With autumn upon us, Little Travel Queen turns its gaze toward the most anticipated hotel openings of the coming year. To inspire your next escape, we’ve compiled the latest updates on the hotels set to debut.
1. Six Senses Amaala, Saudi Arabia
Set along the pristine shores of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, Six Senses Amaala blends conscious luxury with natural beauty. Nestled within the Triple Bay development, the resort is designed to harmonize with its coastal surroundings, offering a refined escape rooted in sustainability and wellbeing.
What sets Six Senses Amaala apart is its immersive approach to wellness. The spa, nestled in a private cove, features cryotherapy chambers, infrared and Finnish saunas, herbal steam rooms, salt rooms, vitality pools, ice baths, and a sound dome for sonic therapy. Designed by U+A and Studio Carter, the resort draws inspiration from traditional coastal villages and the dramatic landforms of Hijaz and Pura Coves, with villas and residences seamlessly integrated into mangrove forests and natural pathways.
Guests can enjoy yoga sessions, Watsu therapy, ice baths, and vitality pools, or explore the coastline through curated marine experiences. With a focus on art, culture, and conscious living, Six Senses Amaala invites travelers to reconnect—through movement, stillness, and the purity of place.
2. Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou
In the heart of Suzhou’s new Central Business District, Mandarin Oriental introduces a low-rise urban resort that feels both grounded and elevated. Framed by landscaped gardens and the tranquil shores of Jinji Lake, the hotel offers a quiet rhythm within one of China’s most culturally rich cities—where ancient canals and UNESCO-listed gardens meet a skyline of bold architectural lines.
Blending heritage with innovation, the property draws inspiration from Suzhou’s classical waterways and garden traditions. Courtyards, water features, and open-air spaces invite the outdoors in, while a dedicated Children’s Club—rare within the brand—adds a thoughtful layer for families. Al fresco dining unfolds in landscaped settings, and the spa blends Mandarin Oriental’s award-winning therapies with Suzhou’s serene spirit.
The experience includes 146 elegantly crafted guestrooms and suites, many with private balconies and spectacular views of Jinji Lake. Three restaurants, a lounge, cakeshop, indoor pool, and fitness centre complete the offering. From lakeside gatherings to quiet moments in the city’s cultural heartland, everything is thoughtfully composed to leave a lasting impression.
3. Four Seasons Resort Mykonos, Greece
Opening in mid-2026, Four Seasons Resort Mykonos redefines luxury on the island’s serene southeast coast. Perched dramatically above Kalo Livadi Bay, the resort blends whitewashed Cycladic architecture with panoramic views of the Aegean, offering a peaceful escape just beyond the island’s vibrant pulse.
Distinct from the island’s more bustling resorts, this cliffside retreat offers direct access to its own beach, two infinity pools—one adults-only, one family-friendly—and 94 spacious rooms, suites, and villas across nearly 650,000 square feet. Indoors and outdoors flow seamlessly, with private cabanas, open courtyards, and sea-view terraces designed for slow mornings and sun-drenched afternoons.
Four distinct dining concepts bring the island’s flavors to life—from a modern Mykonian kafeneio to a poolside Italian escape and a laid-back beachside grill. Wellness flows throughout the resort, with a 24-hour fitness centre, yoga pavilion, and a spa designed for deep renewal. Younger guests are embraced through the Kids For All Seasons program, where Greek mythology and local traditions spark curiosity and play. Whether it’s a celebration on a whitewashed terrace or a quiet moment drifting across the bay, every detail reflects Four Seasons’ graceful touch and intuitive care.
4. Sharaan, Saudi Arabia
If you’re looking for a place where architecture meets ancient wonder, Sharaan delivers something extraordinary. Carved into the sandstone cliffs of AlUla, this resort is a dreamscape of design set within one of the world’s most hauntingly beautiful desert landscapes. Tucked deep inside the Sharaan Nature Reserve, the project draws from the legacy of the Nabataeans, whose rock-hewn monuments still echo through the canyons of nearby Hegra.
Few resorts dare to disappear into the land itself—but Sharaan does just that. Conceived by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the structure is excavated directly into the sandstone cliffs, preserving the natural contours while creating a subterranean sanctuary of 40 suites, villas, and pavilions. The design honors the geological drama of the site, blending light, shadow, and stone into a seamless dialogue between past and future.
A curious detail: the project includes a glass elevator that descends through the rock, revealing layers of sediment as if traveling through time. With its fusion of archaeology, architecture, and ambition, Sharaan is positioned to become one of the most enigmatic luxury destinations on Earth.
5. Rosewood Blue Palace, Greece
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will enter Greece with the transformation of the iconic Blue Palace in Elounda, Crete. Positioned between the harbor town of Elounda and the fishing village of Plaka, the reimagined resort reflects Rosewood’s Sense of Place® philosophy—merging Mediterranean serenity with contemporary refinement. Designed by Greek architecture firm K-Studio, the property will feature 154 rooms and suites, 85 of them with private pools overlooking the Aegean.
The culinary offering includes six restaurants and bars, with interiors curated by London-based Greek designer Afroditi Krassa. Rooted in local heritage and global sophistication, the spaces evoke a balance of laid-back elegance and elevated design. Wellness will be anchored by Rosewood’s Asaya concept, with hydrotherapy zones, movement studios, and a yoga pavilion harmonizing with the coastal landscape.
This relaunch introduces Rosewood to Greece with a property defined by clarity, craftsmanship, and coastal elegance. With panoramic views of Spinalonga, private pools, and interiors shaped by Greek design voices, Rosewood Blue Palace offers a quiet, contemporary take on Crete’s timeless appeal.
6. Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Italy
Opening April 2026, Orient Express debuts in Venice’s Cannaregio district with a hotel housed in the 15th-century Palazzo Donà Giovannelli—once associated with the Duke of Urbino. Restored by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, the property blends Venetian grandeur with contemporary refinement, preserving frescoes, marble columns, and gilded ceilings.
The hotel will feature 47 rooms, suites, and apartments, many overlooking historic gardens and quiet canals. Guests will arrive by boat to a private dock and dine at a fine restaurant or all-day café, with the signature Wagon Bar paying homage to the brand’s rail heritage.
More than a destination, Palazzo Donà Giovannelli marks a poetic return to Orient Express’s European roots—where architecture, hospitality, and cultural immersion converge in one of Italy’s most storied cities.
7. Zamani Islands, Maldives
In the South Malé Atoll, just 21 nautical miles from Velana International Airport, Zamani Islands introduce a new vision for luxury in the Indian Ocean. Spanning eight islands and 70 hectares of private land, the destination blends architectural ambition with ecological sensitivity, unveiling three distinct resort concepts: Uber Luxury, Experiential Luxury, and Modern Lifestyle.
From the Maldives’ first medical wellness spa and underwater fine dining to boutique promenades, vibrant beaches, and a 120-berth superyacht marina, Zamani is crafted as a place of layered experiences. Culinary journeys, water sports, family adventures, and quiet wellness rituals unfold across a lagoon unlike any other—a silken expanse cradling the islands like scattered pearls, its shimmering reefs a quiet tribute to nature’s brilliance.
With the Uber Luxury and Experiential resorts set to open in succession, Zamani marks a new chapter in Maldivian hospitality. The architecture is sculptural yet sensitive, the spaces immersive yet refined. As the region’s first fully integrated multi-island resort, it sets a new benchmark for high-end, experience-focused destinations in the Indian Ocean.
8. Hotel Louis Vuitton, Paris
In 2026, Louis Vuitton will unveil its first hotel at 103 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, reclaiming a historic Haussmannian building with deep ties to Parisian heritage. Once a grand hotel in the late 19th century and later the site of HSBC’s headquarters, the property is being reimagined with the maison’s signature precision and artistry.
The transformation is already visible: a monumental LV trunk installation now wraps the façade, signaling a new chapter where travel, design, and legacy converge. Inside, the hotel is expected to reflect the brand’s curatorial spirit—layered with artistic collaborations, bespoke interiors, and a reverence for craftsmanship.
More than a new address, it marks Louis Vuitton’s evolution—from outfitter of journeys to architect of experience. With early whispers of nightly rates reaching €10,000, the hotel is poised to become one of Paris’s most exclusive landmarks, where heritage and imagination meet on the Champs-Élysées.
