Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2024: Asia’s best new hotel

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Winner: Regent Hong Kong

Fresh from a two-year renovation, Regent Hong Kong 's grand reopening marks a new era for this waterfront address, which debuted on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade in 1980. Known for its stunning harbour views, the Regent 2.0 features a serene modern design with Japanese-inspired elements like window-hugging daybeds, bamboo motifs and deep-soak bathtubs. Guests can enjoy favorite restaurants such as Nobu and the Michelin-starred Lai Ching Heen, plus the glamorous new Qura Bar.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Japan’s capital has a new crown jewel: the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo . Featuring the jewellery maison’s exquisite craftsmanship, this design-forward address melds Italian elegance with traditional Japanese design elements atop the 45-storey Tokyo Midtown Yaesu tower in Ginza. Arresting views of the Tokyo skyline captivate around every corner while dining experiences like Sushi Hōseki - Kenji Gyoten and the signature Il Ristorante –Niko Romito underscore the hotel’s East-West duality. 

Soneva Secret, Maldives

The secret’s out: this island retreat has raised the benchmark for Maldivian luxury. Located in the remote Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Soneva Secret features the country’s first floating villa, plus 13 other villas, each with private chefs, 24/7 butler service, Crusoe-chic interiors and retractable bedroom ceilings for stargazing. Travellers can also expect creative dining concepts too (including a restaurant accessible via zipline), nearly carbon-zero operations, and remarkable underwater experiences with dolphins, mantas, and sharks.

Janu Tokyo

Part of the hip new Azabudai Hills neighbourhood, Janu Tokyo has made quite a stir as the first hotel to debut from Aman Group’s new Janu brand. Putting a fresh spin on urban luxury, the hotel is about community, sustainability and well-being. Guided by this ethos, the interior design features many calming and uplifting touches. There are also eight convivial restaurants and bars, including a contemporary omakase experience at Sumi, and a massive wellness centre home to one of the largest gyms in the city. 

Shinta Mani Mustang, Nepal

It’s a long road to Shinta Mani Mustang , nestled in the Nepalese Himalayas, but it’s a cultural and spiritual experience unlike any other. The brainchild of imaginative interior designer, architect and hotelier Bill Bensley, the luxurious mountain lodge has 29 colourful suites that brim with character and Nepalese culture. Every day is an adventure: wake up to ethereal views of the Nilgiri mountains before trekking to nearby villages, then archery, horse-riding, spa treatments or stargazing.