Last Updated on December 31, 2025 by Elizabeth

Photo credit: The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel

On the cusp of a brand new year, we’re already looking forward to the fun getaways ahead. With that in mind, let’s look back at some of the most exciting hotels to open in 2025.

United States

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman, Bozeman

Less than two hours from multiple Yellowstone National Park entrances, this luxe property for the new hospitality brand Field & Stream Lodge Co. opened in Big Sky Country in May. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, the property entails 179 rooms and suites, an indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs and canoe-shaped fire pits. Inside, the vibe is vintage fishing lodge with wood-paneled walls, plaid carpets, and cozy upholstered furnishings, along with mounted antlers and an antique canoe suspended from the ceiling. The on-site restaurant, Dry Fly Saloon, serves up hearty breakfasts and dinners inspired by Montana. >> Book this hotel for less

Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale

Following a multibillion-dollar renovation, this former fuel dock turned midcentury marina and resort has a shiny, glamorous new lease on life. The 32-acre Intracoastal Waterway landmark, famed for its space-age-inspired spiral tower, has 325 rooms with airy, coastal-themed interiors and balconies overlooking one of the Eastern Seaboard’s largest super-yacht marinas. There’s a 13,000-square-foot spa offering biohacking treatments such as LED light therapy and a cold “snow room” and, high on the 17th floor, the famous rotating cocktail lounge, Pier Top, which offers 360-degree views of the city skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. >> Book this hotel for less

InterContinental Indianapolis, Indianapolis

It was big news in February 2025 when downtown Indianapolis got its first luxury hotel to open in nearly two decades. InterContinental gave this landmark 1920s office building just off Monument Circle a $120 million transformation that faithfully restored the building’s historic features while injecting a modern pop-art vibe with a fabulous collection of works by contemporary local artists, including a portrait of Indiana native son David Letterman created entirely from floppy disks. The hotel’s 170 rooms feature a cream-and-blue palette and spacious marble bathrooms and the buzzy Astrea rooftop bar offers views of the city. >> Book this hotel for less

Andaz Miami Beach, Miami Beach

A $60 million transformation infused this Collins Avenue stalwart with a soft, art deco design scheme, Atlantic-inspired tones and an aesthetic elevated several notches above South Beach’s usual. The 287-room property feels modern yet pure Miami; think ocean-view suites with floor-to-ceiling windows to a lobby that blends indoors and outdoors. Standout amenities include two heated pools, a private beach, spa, fitness classes and a José Andrés-led culinary program spanning four restaurants. >> Book this hotel for less

Waldorf Astoria New York, New York

Reopened since July, the iconic Park Avenue hotel is back in all its art deco glamour after an eight-year, head-to-toe renovation, now with 375 rooms that radiate Upper East Side chic and a restored historic Peacock Alley lounge.  The nearly century-old hotel was long a playground for royalty—from Monaco’s Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly to the Windsors and American Camelot. John F. Kennedy celebrated his 46th birthday in the Grand Ballroom. History buffs can admire the hotel’s meticulously restored bronze entranceway and limestone brickwork, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair bronze clock and Cole Porter’s piano. New features include a 30,000-square-foot spa and an oasis-like outdoor terrace.  >> Book this hotel for less

Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort’s gargantuan new luxury hotel is located on the border of Universal Epic Universe and is the only property with direct access to the theme park. The 500-room behemoth is named after the sun, blending a Mediterranean aesthetic with astronomical elements. One particularly cool feature: The constellations on the ceiling of the rooftop bar are mapped and change according to the seasons and time of day. There’s also a huge pool and lots of dining options. >> Book this hotel for less

1 Hotel Seattle, Seattle

Opened well ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the sustainability-focused 1 Hotels brand opened this plush outpost on the border of downtown and the South Lake Union neighborhood in what used to be the Pan Pacific Hotel. Many of the 153 beautiful rooms have views of the Space Needle. The plant-filled lobby is anchored by an eye-catching two-story living wall of moss, rocks and wood, inspired by Mount Rainier. A transparent glass fireplace wall separates the lobby from the hotel’s bar, Drift. >> Book this hotel for less

Canada

The Kenrick, Banff

Unrecognizable from the original Kenrick Motel that opened in Banff more than 60 years ago, The Kenrick reopened in April of this year as a contemporary Rocky Mountain oasis washed in soothing neutral tones and soft textures. Highlights include the saltwater pool—complete with cabanas, hot tubs, and a sauna-cold-plunge circuit—and the Arrowood Living Room, a swish lounge complete with books and board games that’s perfect for unwinding after a day exploring yet this spectacularly beautiful part of the world. >> Book this hotel for less

Nobu Hotel Toronto, Toronto

The celebrated hotel-and-restaurant brand Nobu made its Canadian debut this year with this 36-room luxury hotel that quickly earned accolades for its sleek contemporary design and unobtrusive service. The property has a gym outfitted with Pilates Reformers and offers fitness classes onsite. There are three restaurants and, as with all Nobu properties, this one is all about experiencing thoughtful and opulent food and design. >> Book this hotel for less

Mexico

Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol, Los Cabos

Fifteen minutes northeast of Cabo San Lucas, in a private community fronting two miles of coastline, this 163-room resort has a desert-chic vibe, poolside cabanas, a 59,000-square-foot wellness center and a Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course. Concierges can arrange sunrise hikes in the nearby desert hills and deep-sea fishing or whale-watching excursions. >> Book this hotel for less

The Caribbean

St. Regis Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

This 200-room resort opened within a private gated enclave on the island’s eastern tip, fronting an 800-foot stretch of white sand and bordered by the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada Golf Club. There’s butler service, nine restaurants and a slew of signature St. Regis perks, including daily afternoon tea, a sumptuous spa and dedicated kids’ club. “Soaring, tropical-accented interiors blur the divide between indoor and outdoor living,” while “several rooms and suites even have swim-out access or private terraces with pools,” according to the end-of-year roundup by the luxury travel network Virtuoso. >> book this hotel for less

Europe

Rosewood Amsterdam, Amsterdam

If you love hotels that occupy historic buildings, you’ll adore the total transformation of the 17th-century neoclassical Palace of Justice, a monumental landmark on the Prinsengracht. The hotel’s designers wisely kept the building’s grand staircases and enormous windows overlooking the leafy canal, but reimagined the 134 guestrooms with a contemporary Dutch aesthetic. Landscape architect Piet Oudolf, known for New York City’s High Line, designed the surrounding gardens. >> Book this hotel for less

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid

Refreshed following a two-year transformation, a classic luxury hotel in Madrid has reopened and once again stolen the spotlight. When King Alfonso XIII’s pet project debuted in 1912, The Palace was Europe’s largest hotel, the first in Spain with a phone and toilet in every room. Such modern conveniences, along with a choice address near the Prado museum, helped attract creative luminaries like Picasso, Dalí, and Hemingway, who celebrated the hotel’s dry martini in his novel The Sun Also Rises. The hotel’s centerpiece is a stunning stained-glass and wrought-iron cupola, beneath which lies an all-day dining venue. The 470 guestrooms and suites feature hand-painted wallpaper, midcentury chandeliers and Frette linens on the beds. >> Book this hotel for less

Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Paris

Set in a quiet pocket of the tony Left Bank within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower, this hotel occupies a belle epoque landmark that once housed one of France’s earliest telephone exchanges. Spanning six floors, 118 rooms and suites overlook a quiet courtyard garden or wide avenue. The interior design is sleek and modern, with leather armchairs, white marble and patterned carpets. There are two restaurants and an underground wellness center with a spacious gym. And don’t miss the rooftop bar boasting unparalleled views of the capital’s iconic monuments. >> Book this hotel for less

Fairmont Golden Prague, Prague

Emerging from a multiyear renovation, one of Prague’s most iconic hotels—a nine-story, 1974 brutalist landmark in the UNESCO-listed Old Town—has retained many original design features in the 320 guest rooms, some of which offer views of the Vltava River from the upper floors. There’s a modern beer garden and a rooftop fine-dining restaurant, plus a 15,000-square-foot spa and the city center’s only heated indoor-outdoor pool. >> Book this hotel for less