25 of the Best Hotel Designs We Can’t Wait to Check Into in 2023

The verdant Punakha Valley in Bhutan is the location of the first andBeyond luxury safari resort, set to debut in September. On the border of vast agricultural land and the Mo Chhu River, you’ll find tents and a lodge built in the traditional Bhutanese manner. It’s designed to be an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, providing activities like rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hiking.

8) Fasano Itaim, São Paulo

In April 2023, Fasano Itaim will be the second luxury hotel for the Fasano brand to open in Sao Paulo. Studio MK27 designed the 16,000-square-foot skyscraper in the middle of the business center and will feature restaurants, bars, and apartments with a modern Brazilian theme.

9) Soho House (Mexico City)

Nothing indicates whether or if the Soho House opened in the early months of 2023 as planned. When it finally opens, the Soho House in Mexico City’s Colonia Juárez will be the first in Latin America. To achieve this, the design team expanded a once-private Baroque mansion into a spacious creative hideaway with a pool, outdoor courtyard, and numerous sitting areas.

Their interior design division, Soho Home, outfitted the property with original pieces made by regional artisans and more than a hundred artworks by Mexican artists.

10) Habitas, San Miguel

Only ten minutes from San Miguel’s old downtown, this new Habitats retreat debuted in January 2023. The 60 rooms here are decorated in muted earth tones and look out over the valley of Valle de Los Senderos. Hot springs will be available to guests as part of a health resort.

11) Tierra Chiloé Hotel & Spa (Chile)

This charming luxury hotel is perched high on the Chilean archipelago’s main island. Guests can enjoy the ocean-view lounge, underground spa, and expansive dining space.

Studio Mobil Arquitectos created the hotel’s three stories to reflect the natural scenery seen from each story: the ground floor features a comprehensive view, the second level is decked out in wooden tiles, and the third floor is reminiscent of stone caverns. In homage to the native temple architecture, hardwood tiles adorn the upper floors of the building.

12) The Lana (UAE)

The Lana is the initial Dorchester Collection hotel to open in the area. Located next to the Marasi Pier in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa district. French architects Dorothea Boissier and Patrick Gilles designed the hotel’s striking interior, while British firm Foster + Partners conceived the building’s exterior.

Each of the 225 rooms offers stunning panoramas through floor-to-ceiling windows. The best view, however, can be seen from the rooftop pool terrace, which is transformed into a lively lounge when night falls.

13) Innit Lombok (Indonesia)

Innit Lombok is a collection of seven beach cottages on the island of Lombok, east of Bali. Debuted in March, the seven cottages are styled after indigenous rice-storage huts called a lumbung. The bedrooms contain local furniture designers produce using Lombok and Sumbawa woods, terrazzo, and rattan. At the same time, the living spaces and eating areas on the ground floor utilize sand as flooring.

14) Isla Brown Chania Resort & Spa (Crete, Greece)

The Isla Brown Chania Resort & Spa, which will open in May with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, has been designed to mirror its natural surroundings through its minimalistic and genuine aesthetic. The beachfront resort will feature 148 guestrooms and suites, many of which will have swimming pools, three eateries, a poolside bar and lounge, a spa, and a fitness center.

15) JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge (Kenya)

The JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge opened in February 2023 as Marriott’s first effort into excellent safari lodging in Africa, placing guests in an immersive environment along the shores of the Talek River. Each 20-pitched bungalow features a private patio with spectacular Masai Mara wildlife reserve views. The interiors, designed by Kristina Zanic Consultants, are tranquil and nature-inspired.

16) Capella Sydney (Australia)

The 192-room Capella Sydney, which opened in March, can be found behind the gleaming façade of the former Department of Education building in Sydney’s Sandstone Precinct.

This place is a melting pot of the old and the new: For example, after passing through the renovated marble lobby, you’ll find yourself in the Aperture restaurant, which features a green wall that’s about 23 feet high, a glass ceiling, and a sculpture by Studio Drift. Meanwhile, copper-lined antique lanterns illuminate the wellness center’s atrium.

17) Mamula Island Hotel (Bay of Kotor, Montenegro)

The Mamula Island Hotel opened in March on a formerly abandoned island that had been the site of a 19th-century fortress and combined historical elements with contemporary renovations such as a glass-covered courtyard, spa, and memorial. The native Cevsky stone, aged brass, oak, and organic textiles will be included in the design scheme with lighter tones, works by local artists, and materials that pay homage to the area’s heritage.

18) The Peninsula Istanbul (Turkey)

Four buildings comprise the Peninsula Istanbul, all located along the Bosphorus Strait. Three of these buildings are historical sites that date back to the early 1900s. The hotel’s 177 rooms and suites all feature balconies, terraces, or picture windows overlooking the water. Their luxurious interiors are furnished with wood and mother-of-pearl decoration, kilim rugs, and Turkish marble bathrooms.

19) The St. Regis Kanai Resort (Riviera Maya, Mexico)

As part of a 620-acre ecological preserve on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, the St. Regis Kanai Resort premiered at the beginning of the year. The hotel has eight different dining options, including five restaurants, a tea and chocolate room, and a St. Regis Spa, all inspired by the local habitat and wildlife.

20) Treehouse Hotel Sunnyvale (California)

With its Sunnyvale hotel, SH Hotels & Resorts introduces the Treehouse brand to the United States. The 254-room hotel, set to open later this year, will have a less carbon footprint thanks to its off-site, flexible structure. To further reflect the brand’s commitment to sustainability, local artists will use wood salvaged from trees removed during construction to create works of art.

21) Costa Navarino (Greece)

The Costa Navarino hotel is one of three brand-new communities being built in Messinia, Greece. With its earth-sheltered architecture, the resort prioritizes preserving the surrounding environment. The villas are nestled into the hillside, each with a private pool and living roof.

22) Montage Big Sky (Montana)

There will be ski-in/ski-out convenience for the 5,800 skiable acres surrounding the property. During the warm months, golfers can play on a Tom Weiskopf–designed 18-hole course. Just an hour’s drive from Yellowstone National Park, this hotel bills itself as ultra-luxurious, with amenities fit for royalty.

23) The Bolder Starlodges (Lysefjorden, Norway)

The Bolder, located in Lysefjorden on the west coast of Norway, opened to the public in February 2023. It features four cabins, each created by the renowned firm Snøhetta in partnership with the Danish interior brand Vipp.

The timber cabins are designed to blend in with their natural surroundings, and their expansive windows provide breathtaking views of the fjord and the mountains beyond. The cabins feature a bedroom and bathroom on the lower level and a kitchen and eating area on the upper level. The hotel plans to open a high-end restaurant and bar in the coming years.

24) Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama (Panama City, Panama)

In January 2023, the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama welcomed its first visitors. This stunning hotel, once home to the Club Union Panama, is situated on a waterfront oasis that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and combines local culture with unmatched French warmth.

25) Banyan Tree AlUla (AlUla, Saudi Arabia)

The beautiful rock structures and quiet desert surrounding the resort at Banyan Tree AlUla in Saudi Arabia make it feel like you’ve landed on another planet. One of the best hotel designs ever, the enigmatic and enchanting all-villa resort opened in the late fall of 2022 and is ready to greet visitors in 2023.