Best new hotel openings for summer 2026

As the travel calendar leans into its most coveted season, a new wave of high-end hotels is giving seasoned flyers fresh reasons to plot their next escape. Think vibrant Asian megacities, historic European centres and boundary-pushing stays on the US West Coast. From Hong Kong and Wuhan to London, Florence and San Francisco, these are the standout hotel openings worth building a summer itinerary around.

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong 

One of Asia’s most celebrated addresses, the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark , Hong Kong returns this June with a redesign inspired by the city’s historic grand mansions. Interior architect Joyce Wang has reimagined the entrance and arrival experience in warm terracotta and stone, while the 109 residential-style rooms and suites feature Fromental silk wall coverings, patinated walls, patterned rugs and sculpted leather headboards. L600 rooms and above retain their iconic seven-foot round bathtubs set within curved glass bathrooms. Culinary offerings are a highlight, with seven Michelin stars housed under one roof, anchored by Richard Ekkebus’ three-starred Amber, now enhanced by a new Cellar Immersion experience. Also new are champagne lounge Blanc de Noirs and the Commune espresso bar. Revamped wellness facilities and treatments return in July with hammam and rasul rituals, a lap pool and Gyrotonic studios. The hotel’s prime location in the heart of Central is unchanged.  

The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan  

Located inside the 330-metre-tall Yuexiu Global Financial Center, The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan , marks the brand’s debut in the Chinese Mainland’s central regions. Co-designed by KCA International and Cheng Chung Design, the interiors translate Chu Kingdom heritage into fluid, luminous contemporary spaces. Think cherry-blossom lighting, paper-carving motifs, embroidered textiles and windows that frame panoramic views of the city skyline or the Yangtze and Han rivers from its 204 rooms and suites. Dine all day on international fare at Brasserie 46, discover regional Cantonese cuisine at Chu Yao Xuan, and begin or end the night at sky-high rooftop bar Flair. Unwind at the 58th-floor spa with its Jingchu Five-Element Tea Therapy or by the 25-metre indoor heated pool. Guests staying in club-level rooms and suite have access to The Ritz-Carlton Club. Each evening, a ceremonial sunset tea ritual accompanied by ancient Bianzhong chimes seals the deal.

Six Senses London  

Former landmark department store Whiteleys has been reborn as Six Senses London . Housed within the Grade II-listed heritage building on Queensway – itself part of The Whiteley, a multi-billion pound Bayswater regeneration project – the hotel features 109 rooms and suites, many with private terraces. Design firm Avroko’s interiors preserve Art Deco motifs while introducing inky blues, deep greens and a restored grand staircase rebuilt by hand in Devon, which sits under a glass-domed ceiling. Being a Six Senses property, wellness is paramount. The 2,300-square-metre spa offers a magnesium pool, indoor lap pool, biohacking lounge, hammam, hyperbaric chamber and a partnership with longevity clinic Hum2n. Whiteley’s Kitchen champions maverick British and plant-forward cuisine, while Six Senses Place is the brand’s first private members’ club.

Villa San Michele Florence

One of Italy’s most storied properties, Villa San Michele reemerges this April following an 18-month transformation. Located in the Florentine hills amid enchanting gardens, this former 15th-century Franciscan monastery, with its Michelangelo-inspired façade, commands enviable views of the Renaissance-era city below. Luigi Fragola Architects honoured the hotel’s history and turned the 39 rooms and suites into a showcase of Tuscan craftsmanship: think artisanal ceramics, handmade textiles and tapestries, and antiques. A welcome addition is the new Villa San Michele Spa by Guerlain, hidden behind a secret garden entrance, and a partnership with La DoubleJ wellness, offering breathwork, yoga and sound healing. Executive chef Alessandro Cozzolino introduces new Tuscan tasting menus to complement more traditional fare. Breakfast on the terrace, overlooking the Duomo, is one of life’s great joys.    

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach

Sydney’s beaches may be world famous, but it has lacked a luxury seaside hotel to match. The 198-room InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach , located opposite Coogee’s golden sands, hopes to change that. Interiors are sun-drenched but muted, letting the expansive views of the Pacific do the talking. Shutters Restaurant & Bar, led by executive chef Stephen Lech, champions local seafood and Mediterranean-inflected sharing plates with a side of sparkling ocean vistas. The heated outdoor infinity pool and pool deck, with its cabanas and sun loungers, are sure to be popular, as will the Club InterContinental lounge, with its alfresco terrace, more stunning water views and its distinctive brand of relaxed Aussie hospitality. The guestrooms, suites and Shutters are now open; the pool, bar, terrace, spa and club will open in April 2026. 

The Huntington Hotel, San Francisco  

San Francisco icon The Huntington returns. Situated in Nob Hill, the 12-storey, 1922 Georgian brick landmark – freshly added to the National Register of Historic Places – has been reimagined by local designer Ken Fulk. The 143 rooms and suites, including a 1,500-square-foot penthouse, are intended to feel less like a hotel and more like a private residence, with original stately plasterwork, boiserie panelling and plenty of natural light. Beloved Big Four restaurant returns for its 50th anniversary with a refreshed menu, joined by new bar Arabella’s. The three-level Nob Hill Spa, with an indoor pool, 12 treatment rooms, outdoor terrace and dedicated stretch studio, is set to become one of San Francisco’s finest wellness centres.  

Roswyn Mumbai  

Airport hotels rarely look as good as the Roswyn , located beside Mumbai’s T2 international terminal. Part of Ennismore’s Morgans Original collection of independent properties, the all-suite hotel is positioned as a lifestyle destination inspired by Bombay’s dizzying contrasts. All 109 suites come with a kitchenette, home bar, living area and study. For sustenance, Fi’lia offers comforting Italian fare like pizza and pasta, and Black Lacquer is a Japanese-style listening bar with vinyl and cocktails. Weary travellers can book into the Blu Xone longevity wellness centre pre- or post-flight.  

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