Luxury hotel openings reached a new level in 2025, and industry insiders have been paying close attention. Luxury Travel Intelligence has released its annual ranking of the world’s best new luxury hotels, spotlighting 15 standout arrivals that are redefining high-end hospitality across the globe.
The list reflects what today’s luxury travelers value most: a strong sense of place, thoughtful design, and experiences that feel both indulgent and meaningful. From remote eco-lodges and heritage palaces to bold urban icons, this year’s winners span five continents and a wide range of travel styles. Several brands appear multiple times, but one clearly led the pack. Rosewood placed three properties on the list, an achievement no other luxury hotel group has matched to date.
At the very top sits The Chancery Rosewood in London, which earned the title of World’s Best New Luxury Hotel 2025. The all-suite property impressed judges with its scale, dining program, and destination-worthy spa, proving that opening a new ultra-luxury hotel in London still requires something truly exceptional to stand out.
Overall, the ranking highlights a shift toward immersive, experience-led stays. Guests are gravitating toward properties that feel deeply connected to their surroundings, whether that means waking up in a treetop tent in Costa Rica, skiing straight into a chic Alpine retreat, or finding calm inside one of the world’s busiest cities.
The best new luxury hotels of 2025
- The Chancery Rosewood, London
- &Beyond Suyian Lodge, Kenya
- Aman Bangkok, Thailand
- Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection, Florence
- Orient Express La Minerva, Rome
- Faena New York City
- Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
- Mandarin Oriental Vienna
- Few and Far Luvhondo, South Africa
- Rocco Forte Carlton Milan
- The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, India
- Rosewood Courchevel, France
- The Twenty Two New York
- Rosewood Mandarina, Mexico
- Nekajui, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Costa Rica
