The year 2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for the hospitality industry, with a series of exciting hotel openings across the globe. Each of these new hotels launching in 2025 is expanding the geographical reach of their respective brands and pushing the boundaries of architectural design, guest experience, and sustainability. 


Here’s an expanded look at what to expect from some of the top hotel openings in 2025:

1. W Maldives

Scheduled to reopen in January 2025, W Maldives is embracing sustainability with initiatives like a bio-gas plant and the elimination of single-use plastics. Its redesign will feature 77 redesigned villas, new culinary concepts, and vibrant nightlife options, setting a new standard for luxury in the Maldives.

2. Mbamba by Natural Selection, Botswana

Mbamba is set to open in April 2025 in the pristine Okavango Delta. With 12 air-conditioned tents, including family suites designed with sustainability in mind, guests can enjoy year-round wildlife sightings and activities like mokoro trips and guided walks.

Top 11 Thrilling Hotel Launches

Photo from Natural Selection

3. Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol, Mexico

Mexico‘s first Park Hyatt is expected to open its doors in August 2025. The resort will offer 163 guest rooms and suites with ocean views, five pools, a vast fitness and wellness center, and five dining facilities. Guests can look forward to top-tier amenities and spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez.

4. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Belek, Turkey

Starting March 1, 2025, The Land of Legends Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Antalya will welcome guests to a world of Nickelodeon-themed fun in Belek, near Antalya. The family-friendly hotel will feature areas inspired by popular characters and shows, from SpongeBob SquarePants to Dora the Explorer, with themed rooms, interactive entertainment, and unique dining experiences.

5. Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Japan

This will be the first Waldorf Astoria in Japan, slated to open in April 2025. Located in the bustling heart of Osaka, this hotel is poised to offer a blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and Waldorf Astoria’s timeless luxury. Features include a spa, multiple dining venues, and the brand’s signature personal concierge service. 

Top 11 Thrilling Hotel Launches

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6. The Marcus Hotel Portrush, Northern Ireland

Part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, this hotel in Portrush will revive a historic building with 80 rooms, set to open just in time for the 153rd Royal Portrush Open in 2025. It’s near top attractions like the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery

7. Lake Como Edition, Italy

Planned to open in Spring 2025, Lake Como Edition will combine classic Italian architecture with contemporary design. Set in a renovated 19th-century building, it will feature 145 rooms, a floating pool, and extensive dining options with views of the Bellagio mountains, making it one of the best new hotels in 2025.

8. Six Senses Amaala, Saudi Arabia

As part of the ambitious Vision 2030, Six Senses Amaala will feature 64 rooms and a variety of villas and residences, all designed with an emphasis on sustainability and wellness. Opening in the second half of 2025, the property will offer wellness, arts, and sea lifestyle activities, enhancing the guest experience with panoramic Red Sea views.

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9. JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, Greece

Opening its doors near Chania in the second half of 2025, this resort will bring JW Marriott’s luxury to Crete. It will feature a spa, multiple dining options, and beachfront access, all designed to integrate the island’s natural beauty with world-class hospitality.

10. Faena, New York, USA

Expected to open in late Spring 2025, Faena, New York, will feature 120 rooms and suites and a 5,000-square-meter restaurant led by a renowned chef. It will emphasize luxurious hospitality with a vibrant artistic flair located near the High Line and Hudson River.

11. St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, Dominican Republic

Set to open in Spring 2025, St. Regis will offer 200 luxurious accommodations in the exclusive enclave of Cap Cana. With multiple pools, a spa, and a variety of dining options, it promises a top-tier luxury experience on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic.

Top 11 Thrilling Hotel Launches

Photo from Marriott

Each of these properties is designed to offer more than just a place to stay; this series of upcoming hotels in 2025 is set to redefine luxury travel.

 

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