New luxury hotels are springing up in different parts of the world, giving globetrotters the opportunity to travel and satisfy their wanderlust. The year 2025 will see the emergence of several luxury hotels in different locations.
From popular hotel chains like Six Senses, which delivers modern hospitality, to innovative new properties like Salt Resorts, which promotes connectivity with traditional roots, this year's roster of luxury hotels opening might just be the key to unlocking an unforgettable traveling experience.
With so many options to consider, we have carefully curated a list of the seven best luxury hotel openings of 2025 to explore.
Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion only and is ranked in no particular order.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab and six other luxury hotels opening in 2025
1) Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
The Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will officially open on March 14, 2025, and it promises to deliver dazzling views from every angle. According to Jumeirah, their newest residence in Dubai offers exquisitely crafted rooms thoughtfully designed to ensure comfort and promote relaxation.
The luxury hotel offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and comes with eleven restaurants and four bars. It also boasts a marina and a private beach.
2) Salt of Anji, China
The Salt of Anji is a luxury hotel located in China, specifically a few hours from Shanghai. It was designed by South African architect Peter Rich and covers 400,000 square meters.
The resort features 108 guest rooms, a four-story building that boasts 14 twin and king-bed rooms, 91 studio rooms, and a presidential suite that spans 233 sqm of forest and mountains. This luxury hotel is reportedly going to be officially opened in the second quarter of 2025.
3) The Eve Hotel, Sydney
The Eve Hotel Sydney is reportedly going to be officially opening its doors on February 13, 2025, just in time for Valentine's Day! The hotel is located in Redfern's Wunderlich Lane and features twenty-four hours of guest services, a 20m rooftop pool, an al fresco restaurant, and a bar.
The luxury hotel is situated in a vibrant and welcoming environment. The Eve gifts a luxury package to first-timers, which includes overnight accommodation, a signature cocktail at the bar, and a specially curated EVE gift for guests to take home.
4) The Whiteley, London
The Whiteley marks the first London hotel of the Six Senses sustainability and well-being brand. It is reported that the hotel will officially open later in the year.
This luxury facility features a lobby bar and lounge, an all-day dining restaurant that boasts of an open kitchen and outdoor setting, and a 20-meter indoor swimming pool. It also has a gym, an alchemy bar, and a relaxation room.
The Six Senses is a brand that is known for catering to the welfare of its guests, so Whiteley comes with a Six Senses Spa that has six treatment and consultation rooms.
5) Few & Far Luvhondo
Few & Far Luvhondo is located in the Soutpansberg mountains of Limpopo, South Africa. According to reports, the Few and Far hotel is set to open its doors this January after its extended date from December last year.
The hotel offers a six-suite ecolodge and an eco-conscious safari experience. The hotel features a solar cable car ride to view the wildlife around the resort area and a carbon sequestration project that makes the lodge carbon-negative.
6) Romegas, Malta
Romegas Malta will open this summer! The hotel will be opened after a grand restoration project on a 500-year-old protected palazzo that was originally constructed for a Maltese knight.
The hotel features only 23 rooms and suites, which are meant to project a feeling of intimacy. The luxury hotel is located in Valetta, Malta's capital city and features a rooftop pool and a destination restaurant.
7) Amyth of Nicosia
Amyth of Nicosia will officially open in March. Situated in the capital city of Cyprus, the luxury hotel features ten rooms and suites, a restaurant with a picturesque view of the city, and a bar.
The hotel's aesthetically pleasing features include original tiled floors, frescoed ceilings, a grand staircase, and decorative walls. Amyth of Nicosia is just a few minutes away from the Archbishopric of Cyprus and the Museum of Byzantine Art.
Other Luxury hotels opening in 2025 include the Aman Rosa Alpina, the Ilisan Conrad Athens, the Four Seasons Resort Caye Chapel, and the JW Marriott Crete.
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