These Are the Most Anticipated Hotel Openings
This travel year brings numerous openings. But which hotel openings in spring 2023 should definitely be on the bucket list?
13 January 2023
Six Senses Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Opening: February 2023
A suite at the new Six Senses Crans-Montana. © Six Senses
Why go: The Six Senses Crans-Montana is one of the most highly anticipated new openings for luxury winter sports fans. In a prime location directly above the main gondola in Crans, it allows ski-in, ski-out at its finest. Of course, guests can also look forward to an extra dose of luxury when it comes to wellness and culinary delights.
Six Senses Crans Montana
Rte des Téléphériques 60, 3963 Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Web: sixsenses.com
Tel.: +41 58 806 20 20
Price: doubles from €760
Peninsula Istanbul, Turkey
Opening: February 14, 2023
Peninsula Istanbul exterior view. © Peninsula
Why go: Just in time for Valentine's Day Penisula opens its new home on the Bosphorus. The luxurious hotel scores with interesting culinary concepts. It also focuses on local art and design. The four listed buildings making up the hotel are a true urban oasis at the river. 177 rooms and suites are available. The hotel is surrounded by a lush park. Many major attractions are within walking distance.
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy, Kemankeş Karamustafapaşa Mahallesi, Kemankeş Cd. No:34, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
Web: peninsula.com.
Tel: +90 212 931 28 88
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from €1,050
Greet Vienna City North
Opening: March 1, 2023
Rendering of the lobby. © tristar GmbH
Why go: Vienna is always worth a visit. After all, the Austrian capital is repeatedly voted the most livable city in the world. Travelers who want to counter fast fashion, mass consumption and the like should take note of the Greet brand. Because it focuses on "Circular Hospitality". This means sustainable hotel buildings and materials, second-chance furniture and particularly environmentally conscious hotel operations.
Greet Vienna City North
Brünner Str. 67/A, 1210 Vienna
Web: all.accor.com
Tel.: +43 1 6031640
Price: doubles from about €100
R48 Hotel and Garden, Israel
Opening: March 2023
One of the 11 suites. © Amit Geron
Why go: This hotel scores with its excellent location. It is located directly on Rothschild Boulevard. In other words, in the heart of Tel Aviv. The R48 combines style and design in a Bauhaus building from 1933. Only eleven rooms guarantee an exclusive experience. Insider tip: Piet Oudolf is responsible for the garden design. He is the mastermind behind Manhattan's High Line Park.
R48 Hotel and Garden
Rothschild Blvd 48, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6688313, Israel
Web: r48.co.il
Tel: +972 3 5560011
ULUM by Under Canvas, Utah, USA
Opening: March 2023
The Glamping Suite. © Bailey Made
Why go: Outdoor fans can look forward to a new safari-inspired brand, ULUM™. It makes its debut in close proximity to Looking Glass Arch in Moab, Utah. It takes glamping to a new level. Accommodations are comfortable tents. Pools, dining experiences and an inclusive wellness program are additional perks of ULUM by Under Canvas.
ULUM by Under Canvas
147 S Looking Glass Rd, La Sal, Moab, UT 84503, United States.
Web: ulumresorts.com
Tel: +1 888-969-4858
Price: Tent from approx. €680
Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, Thailand
Opening: May 2023
Exterior view overlooking the pool. © Aleenta Resorts
Why go: Stylish suites and pool villas aren't all Thailand travelers can look forward to. This hotel opening in spring 2023 scores with a comprehensive wellness concept and everything relaxation seekers need. The Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai is even planning special health retreats.
Aleenta Resort & Spa Chiang Mai
189 Moo 14, Suthep Sub-district Muang-Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province 50200
Tel.: +66 (0)52 090 333
Web: aleenta.com
Ikos Odisia, Greece
Opening: May 19, 2023
The Ikos Odisia from above. © Ikos Resorts
Why go: Surrounded by fragrant pine forests, located directly on a beautiful bay: this is how the new addition to the Ikos portfolio presents itself. 390 rooms and suites, lush gardens, and ten heated indoor and outdoor pools make this hotel opening in spring 2023 a highlight for families. Top: The luxurious all-inclusive concept.
Ikos Odisia
Κάτω Κορακιάνα 491 00, Greece
Web: ikosresorts.com
Tel.: +30 2374 099096
Isla Brown Chania, Greece
Opening: May 2023
The bungalows of the new hotel. © Brown Hotels
Why go: This luxury design hotel is located just about 15 minutes from Chania town, right on the coast. Beautiful panoramic views and contemporary design make this hotel opening a highlight. 148 rooms and suites, many with private pools, offer retreats. Three restaurant concepts and a wellness center complete the hotel.
Isla Brown Chania
Unnamed Road, Stavros 731 00, Greece
Web: brownhotels.com
Tel.: +30 21 4406 6010
Price: doubles from approx. €390
One&Only Aesthesis, Greece
Opening: 1. HY 2023
Sleek, stylish rooms. © One&Only Resorts
Why go: The One&Only Aesthesis near Athens will be the luxury brand's first hotel in Greece. Located just outside the city, it has 127 rooms, suites and private villas. Two separate areas ensure it's suitable for both family vacations and a romantic trip for two.
One&Only Aesthesis
Leof. Poseidonos, Glifada 166 74, Greece
Web: oneandonlyresorts.com
Tel.: +971 4 426 1099
Grand Hyatt La Manga, Spain
Opening: 1. HY 2023
Spacious suites are to be expected. © Hyatt
Why go: Hyatt's luxury hotel brand makes its brand debut with this property in Spain. One of the many highlights will be the 1,670-square-meter Royal Suite. But the resort is also complemented by its location surrounded by lush greenery, three 18-hole golf courses, and an extensive spa area.
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club and Resort
C/ Golf 1, 30389 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Web: hyatt.com
Tel.: +49 800 973 12 34