The year 2025 is set to be a game-changer for luxury travelers, with some of the world’s most anticipated hotel openings transforming the global hospitality scene. From the sun-soaked villas of W Maldives to the cultural grandeur of The Lake Como EDITION, these destinations promise a perfect blend of innovative design, top-tier amenities, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of a serene overwater escape or exploring historic landmarks from a new perspective, these hotels will take your next journey to extraordinary heights. Get ready to add these awe-inspiring properties to your bucket list for 2025!
- W Maldives (2025):
W Maldives is set to reopen in January 2025 following a bold, full-scale renovation, marking it as the first W Hotel to debut under the brand’s global rebranding initiative. Located on the stunning Fesdu Island in North Ari Atoll, just a 25-minute seaplane ride from Malé, the resort will offer 77 redesigned overwater and beach villas. Each villa blends indoor and outdoor living, featuring private pools and luxurious outdoor spaces that seamlessly connect guests to the surrounding natural beauty.
The transformation includes an elevated dining and bar experience with new concepts such as Ocean-to-Table dining at FISH, Nikkei cuisine and Latin American cocktails at SIP, and beachside barbecue at FIRE. Staying true to W Hotels’ forward-thinking ethos, W Maldives will also introduce a suite of sustainability initiatives, including eliminating single-use plastics, installing a biogas plant to recycle food waste, and creating an in-house herb and fruit plantation by the end of 2025.
Embodying the resort’s liberated spirit, the renovation enhances public spaces to reflect W Maldives’ playful energy and its role as The Original Wavemaker.
- The Lake Como EDITION
The Lake Como EDITION is slated to open in spring 2025 with 142 guest rooms, including two penthouse suites, a lively lobby bar, a floating pool, and several restaurants and bars overlooking Lake Como with breath-taking views of the Bellagio mountains. The property is a 19th century building located on the western shore of the prestigious Lake Como, a short drive from Central Milan. It will be converted into a luxury lifestyle destination that brings new life to Lake Como while honoring the intimate history of the building and its rich heritage.
- The Red Sea EDITION
EDITION’s second hotel in Saudi Arabia will be located on the main island of The Red Sea Project, Shura. Scheduled to open with 240 guest rooms and an array of suites, The Red Sea EDITION will also feature two restaurants and multiple bars along with a gym, swimming pool, and spa.
- The Dali EDITION
Nestled on a hillside halfway up the Cangshan Mountain, The Dali EDITION, which marks the brand’s third property in China, is expected to establish a new benchmark for the luxury hotel segment in Yunnan Province. Dali, a well-known travel destination in Southwestern China, is known for its picturesque natural scenery, diverse ethnic culture, and vibrant nightlife. At an altitude of 2,090 meters, Dali is well situated on a fertile plateau between the Cangshan Mountain to the west and Erhai Lake to the east. It has traditionally been a significant center on the routes westward from Kunming to the Tibet Autonomous Region. The Dali EDITION will offer convenient accessibility to public transportation, including the Dali Railway Station and Dali Fengyi Airport. The hotel will also allow guests to immerse themselves in natural, cultural and recreational experiences, with its proximity to local attractions such as Cangshan Mountain Scenic Area, Three Pagodas, Dali Old Town, and Dali Stone Mountain Golf Club.
With its interior design led by the acclaimed Shenzhen Cheng Chung Design, The Dali EDITION will remain rooted in the brand’s strong sense of simplicity and style. The hotel is expected to offer 150 luxurious, serene guest rooms including suites as well as villas with private pools, most of which will provide breathtaking views of either the Cangshan Mountain or Erhai Lake. The hotel is also slated to feature multiple restaurants and bars, which will offer a selection of food and beverage options that celebrate culinary innovation and reflect the best of the destination. Additional highlights include a swimming pool, gym, spa, recreational activities center, and conference and event spaces including a 600-square-meter outdoor lawn.
- Rosewood Doha (2025):
Housed in two striking towers inspired by the coral reefs in the seas surrounding Qatar, Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha will consist of an ultra-luxury hotel with 155 exquisite guestrooms and sumptuous suites, 162 serviced apartments for longer-term stays, and 276 residences available for rent. The hotel will be one of the city’s most dynamic culinary destinations with a collection of innovative outlets including three specialty concepts, a Mediterranean restaurant, a cigar lounge, a library lounge, and a grab and go market.
Featuring a 1,050-square-meter ballroom and 8 meetings rooms, the property will showcase multiple private event venues, anchored around sleek interiors and state-of-the-art technology, which will transform ordinary events into the extraordinary. The hotel will also introduce Asaya, a ground-breaking urban wellness concept that delivers innovative and integrative solutions for personal transformation. The wellness offering will come complete with Asaya Kitchen to round out the property’s food and beverage program. Rosewood’s Manor Club executive lounge concept will soar to new heights in Qatar and offer guests curated services with added convenience and privacy. Rosewood Residences Doha will also introduce 276 residential apartments, catering to global citizens who crave a lifestyle of authenticity fused with modern luxury. The residences will be complete with bespoke amenities, facilities and services to create the world’s pinnacle of private luxury living and contemporary style in Qatar.
- Rosewood Miyakojima (2025):
Rosewood Miyakojima’s 55 villa accommodations will feature private pools, landscaped gardens and unobstructed sea views. Conceived by Netherlands-based Studio Piet Boon, the architecture and interiors are seamlessly designed to immerse guests in the natural surroundings and express harmony with the island through the extensive use of local materials. Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc. is providing local architectural expertise and support in realizing the design vision. Four restaurants and bars will include relaxed beachfront concepts showcasing fresh seafood, prized island-raised beef, locally distilled spirits and craft beer. With a stunning seascape as a backdrop, the resort’s indoor and outdoor event venues will host unforgettable destination weddings and private celebrations. On-site recreation will include a standalone Rosewood Explorer’s Club, Rosewood’s program for younger guests designed to inspire creativity and imagination, encourage adventure, discovery and social responsibility through unique experiences attuned to the destination. Asaya, Rosewood’s pioneering integrated wellness concept, will offer treatment rooms set amid private gardens, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy facilities and a menu of programs and services influenced by local healing traditions. Beyond the resort, guests will discover an abundance of vividly picturesque sites, from the majestic natural stone arch of nearby Sunayama beach to the perfectly poised lighthouse at Higashi-Hennazaki Cape (a nationally designated “Place of Scenic Beauty”) and the seven-kilometer stretch of Yonaha Maehama, regularly ranked as Japan’s best beach and renowned for its cinematic sunsets. Even a brief sojourn will reveal distinctive customs, culture, dialects, cuisine and crafts as well as the beguiling ways of the Okinawan uchinanchu (“sea people”) who inhabit the island.
Rosewood Amsterdam will open as Rosewood’s first property in the Netherlands. Housed in the former Palace of Justice, a building of great architectural, historical, and social significance, the property will overlook the Prinsengracht (the Prince’s Canal), one of the city’s most beautiful waterways. The hotel’s location is also special as it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Amsterdam Canal District. Rosewood Amsterdam will be ideally situated near many of the city’s finest attractions including the museum district, the high-end shopping district on P.C. Hooftstraat and the hip De Pijp neighborhood. With a central location and an intuitive design, Rosewood Amsterdam will offer 134 guest rooms and suites, with many boasting spectacular views across the two adjoining canals, quiet internal courtyards, and iconic townhouse rooftops. Onsite amenities will include three restaurants and bars, an Asaya Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a 3,000 square-foot ballroom. Decorative details throughout the property’s public areas will pay homage to the signature spirit of both the building and city while creating a selection of differentiated yet unified spaces through subtle albeit impactful means. These shared spaces will all overlook the three distinct, internal landscaped courtyards of the building, varnished with lush gardens and nooks for gathering.
- Rosewood Mandarina (2025):
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by RLH Properties to manage Rosewood Mandarina which will open in early 2025, marking Rosewood’s fourth property in Mexico. Located on Mexico’s prized Pacific Coast approximately 90 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, the resort will be situated on the breathtaking coastline of Riviera Nayarit. Rich with a culture that is as colorful as its exotic flora and fauna, the destination is renowned for its diverse landscape where mountains, ocean and jungle meet. Dramatic cliffs separate pristine white sand beaches and offer unparalleled views of the sea. Rosewood Mandarina will be home to 134 suites, each fully equipped with private terraces, plunge pools and stunning vistas, as well as a collection of private residences. Guests will be able to choose from five bars and restaurants ranging from a specialty restaurant at the top of a mountain to a beach shack on the cliff’s edge. The resort will further offer four pools, an Asaya spa, and expansive fitness facilities. Across all guest experiences, the beachfront property will draw inspiration from the local, pre-Hispanic Huichol and Cora cultures, combining modern luxury and comfort with the deep roots of its extraordinary setting. With a focus on native wisdom and symbolism, the setting will provide visitors with exclusive access to three diverse environments: the ocean, the flatlands, and the mountains, each offering unique activities. From hiking to an ancient abuela tree and ziplining through the jungle, to horseback riding on the beach and savoring nearly endless Pacific Coast sunsets, this spiritually charged landscape provides an idyllic backdrop for travelers to connect with nature.
- The Chancery Rosewood (2025):
Located in the prestigious neighbourhood of Mayfair, The Chancery Rosewood will balance the rich history of the iconic building with contemporary comforts prioritised by today’s luxury traveller, the hotel will showcase architecture restoration by British architect Sir David Chipperfield of David Chipperfield Architects and interiors by French architect Joseph Dirand. Upon completion, The Chancery Rosewood will deliver Rosewood’s iconic residential atmosphere through 144 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, as well as revitalised public spaces and dining venues designed by Tristan Auer and Bar Studio. Additional amenities and facilities consist of a Yabu Pushelberg designed integrative wellness facility, several retail outlets, and a selection of meeting and events spaces including a state-of-the-art ballroom. The hotel will mark Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ second property in London and ninth in Europe.
- Nomade Madrid (2025):
Nomade Madrid stands as a space destined to offer visitors a unique experience. We seek not only to stimulate, but also to move and challenge those who visit us. Each area of the hotel has been carefully conceived as a staging intended to awaken specific emotions, thus creating a transformative experience for those who pass through it. Our goal is that, upon leaving, guests experience a transformation, taking with them memories and feelings that will last far beyond their stay in Madrid
