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Castilla Termal Palacio de Avellaneda hotel opens in a Renaissance palace in Burgos
Opened on 12 August 2026 in Peñaranda de Duero, Castilla Termal's sixth hotel occupies a 16th-century palace classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural, featuring 80…
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Lough Eske Castle, five-star luxury across 43 acres in the heart of Donegal
Between Lough Eske and the Blue Stack Mountains, this 19th-century castle built on a fortified O'Donnell site features 97 rooms and suites set within 43 acres of woodland. Featuring new Donegal Suites, a glass-roofed…
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Thermal Hotel Wrello opens in Croatia, connected to a rehabilitation hospital
In Stubičke Toplice, within the Croatian Zagorje, the Thermal Hotel Wrello opened in August 2026: 36 rooms, 2 suites and a 100-seat restaurant, physically linked to the rehabilitation hospital. An investment of 17.4 million…
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Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort unveils its 1,110 sq m Townhomes ahead of 2027 opening
On 25 August 2026, the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort presented its Townhomes: ranging from 630 to 1,110 sq m across two levels, inspired by Parisian private mansions, within the Enclave and its 323…
Three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise: Val-d’Oise hotel supply starts at 870 rooms
Qiddiya, a subsidiary of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, is committing six billion euros to three theme parks in Courdimanche. Around the site, the hotel…
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The Maybourne Saint-Germain hotel to open in 2027 in the former headquarters of the Ministry of Armed Forces
The former headquarters of the Ministry of Armed Forces at 231 Boulevard Saint-Germain will open in 2027 as The Maybourne Saint-Germain. The French State sold the eastern section of the Îlot Saint-Germain in 2019…
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Luxury hotels in the Pyrenees: the mountain range moves upmarket, from the Pic du Midi to Béarn
L'Hôtellerie des Laquets is set to open in September 2026 at 2,620 metres on the Pic du Midi. Alongside it, châteaux, thermal spas, and fine dining are steering the Pyrenees towards a discreet style…
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Hôtel Barrière Le Royal Deauville: Headquarters for the Month of the Horse in August 2026
From the Deauville Barrière Meeting and Arqana sales to the Gold Cup polo and Longines Deauville Classic, discover how Hôtel Barrière Le Royal orchestrates the month of the horse, culminating in the Grand Prix…
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Kyoto, Japon
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Paris, France
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Peñaranda de Duero, Spain
Castilla Termal Palacio de Avellaneda hotel opens in a Renaissance palace in Burgos
Donegal, Irlande
Lough Eske Castle, five-star luxury across 43 acres in the heart of Donegal
Stubičke Toplice
Thermal Hotel Wrello opens in Croatia, connected to a rehabilitation hospital
Ras Al Khaimah, Émirats arabes unis
Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort unveils its 1,110 sq m Townhomes ahead of 2027 opening
Hong Kong, China
Regal Oriental Hotel sold: Century City slashes losses from 382.7 to 135.5 million
Brumadinho, Brésil
Hotel Clara Arte unveils its exceptional new wing in Inhotim
Tulum, Mexique
UMusic Hotel & Beach Club Tulum to open in December 2026 with 57 keys
Kalisz
The former Bank Handlowy hotel in Kalisz: 30 to 40 keys in a 1914 gem
Madrid, Spain
Nobu Hotel Madrid opens September 1st, the brand’s fifth Spanish address
Hanoï, Vietnam
Luxury Hospitality in Vietnam: IHG Aims to Grow from 16 to Over 40 Hotels
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Maravé Manuel Antonio Resort, LXR Hotels & Resorts announced in Costa Rica
Chengdu, China
Financial City Chengdu · MGallery Collection opens its doors in China
Hotel news France
Cergy-Pontoise
Three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise: Val-d’Oise hotel supply starts at 870 rooms
Paris
The Maybourne Saint-Germain hotel to open in 2027 in the former headquarters of the Ministry of Armed Forces
Pyrénées
Luxury hotels in the Pyrenees: the mountain range moves upmarket, from the Pic du Midi to Béarn
Deauville
Hôtel Barrière Le Royal Deauville: Headquarters for the Month of the Horse in August 2026
Vosges
Spa hotels in the Vosges: our 3 best addresses, from Ventron to Gérardmer
Alsace
Alsace Spa Hotels: Our 6 Addresses, from the Wine Route to the Vosges
Annecy
Spa hotels in Annecy: our 4 addresses, from the corniche to the Talloires shore
Paris
Restaurant CIRA Brings the Riviera to the Courtyard of Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées
Deauville
Spa hotels in Normandy: our 4 favourites, from Honfleur’s kitchen garden spa to Deauville’s Guerlain
Cannes
Hôtel Martinez in Cannes Unveils a Gourmet Collection with Maison Gabrielle
Paris
IFTM 2026: Dates, Ticket Prices and Highlights of the Paris Tourism Trade Fair
Le Lavandou
Hôtel Les Roches in Le Lavandou: a French Riviera legend reborn facing the sea
Hotel news Italy
Sorrente
The Bellevue Syrene Palace and Sorrento’s Hotel Excellence
Rome
Palazzo Ripetta: The Independent Hotel Standing Up to Luxury Groups in Rome
Milan
Portrait Milano Hotel exhibits Arcipelago Botanico on its Piazza until 31 August
Cernobbio
Le Miralago in Cernobbio joins Leading Hotels just weeks after opening
Florence
W Florence opens in the former Grand Hotel Majestic, with 119 keys by AvroKO
Poltu Quatu
W Sardinia, Poltu Quatu: W Hotels Opens its Haven in a Sardinian Fjord
Bologne
Palazzo delle Telecomunicazioni Hotel to Create 200 Luxury Keys in Bologna
Lerici
The Meliá Collection Lerici Hotel to emerge on the Gulf of Poets
Venise
Hotel Danieli: Four Seasons orchestrates the renaissance of the Venetian legend
Florence
Palazzo Firenze Unveils Its New Look Designed by Studio Marco Piva
Venise
The Palace Bauer in Venice prepares to reopen under the Rosewood brand
Italy
Luxury hotel sector in Italy: value-add strategies boost investments
Hotel news Greece
Mustafapasa
Okura to open a 102-key thermal resort in Cappadocia, Turkey, in 2028
Grèce
Rhodes: Upscale resort approved in Kiotari, in the south of the island
Punta Mita
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita unveils ‘Tides of Light’, its 2026 festive season
Chalcidique
Sani/Ikos Group invests one billion euros to conquer the Mediterranean
Molyvos
The Aphrodite Hotel, on Lesvos, files for a five-star upgrade
Mykonos
Four Seasons Resort Mykonos unveils its Cycladic architecture in Kalo Livadi
Santorin
Carpe Diem Santorini resort comes under the HotelBrain brand for ten years
Mykonos
Nammos Resort Montenegro: Mykonos’ Signature Brand Moves into Smokva Bay for 2029
Athens
Burberry takes over One&Only Aesthesis: a very British summer on the Athenian Riviera
Greece
MGallery Rhodes: Accor and Colossos SA sign an adults-only resort for 2027
Kos
HotelBrain Intensifies Kos Presence: 10-Year Lease for Lambi Resort, Group’s Eighth Hotel on the Island
Greece
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey: The 5-Star Greek Resort at the Heart of Filming (and the Price of a Night)
Hotel news Switzerland
Saint-Moritz
Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz voted world’s best hotel service in 2026
Zurich
Villa Florhof: Lalique opens its first boutique hotel in Zurich
Genève
La Suite 1201 rooftop at Geneva Marriott Hotel reopens for its fourth season
Gstaad
Park Gstaad postpones its opening under the Four Seasons brand to summer 2027
Zurich
Villa Florhof in Zurich revamps its dining concept ahead of opening
Genève
We tested the TGV Lyria “Première Signature” offer: an incredible experience!
World
The Most Expensive Hotels in the World (2026)
Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana: 50 million francs to transform Hotel Belmont into a 5-star establishment
Lucerne
Bürgenstock Hotel: All Information on the Swiss Palace Hosting the US-Iran Agreement
Sils Maria
Artfarm Opens New Haute Engadine Property in January 2026
Suisse
The Best Luxury Hotels in the Swiss Alps: Alpine Palaces 2026
St Moritz
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel: The Castle of St. Moritz, ⭐⭐ Michelin IGNIV
Hotel news Monaco
Courchevel
Monte-Carlo One · Courchevel appoints Madeleine Munier as its director
Monaco
The Best Luxury Hotels in Monaco: Hôtel de Paris, Hermitage, Métropole and Beyond
Monaco
Mareterra: Monaco’s New Landmark District Redefines its Address
Monaco
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: The SBM Palace on Casino Square
Monaco
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: Belle Époque, Eiffel-designed Winter Garden
Monaco
Fairmont Monte Carlo: On the Grand Prix Hairpin, 360° Sea View
Monte-Carlo
Fairmont Monte Carlo: our review of the palace with the iconic rooftop pool and Nobu
Monte-Carlo
Best hotels in Monaco | Official ranking 2026
Monte-Carlo
Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo: our review of the Carré d’Or couture palace
Monte-Carlo
We Tested the Monte-Carlo Bay and Its Sandy Lagoon Pool
Monte-Carlo
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: our review of the iconic palace on Casino Square
Monte-Carlo
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: our review of the Belle Époque palace with the Eiffel glass roof
Hotel news Japan
Japan
Hoshino Resorts: One of the finest ways to discover Japan
Osaka
Patina Osaka Hotel: A wellness sanctuary facing the Imperial Castle
Hakone
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE: Mitsui Fudosan to open a second Japanese palace in Hakone in December 2026
Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo Launches “Couture Tokyo”, an Immersion into Japanese Fashion
Japon
Tourism in Japan: 42.7 million visitors in 2025, a record that reshuffles the deck for the hotel industry
Tokyo
1 Hotel Tokyo: American Sustainable Luxury Arrives in Japan (211 Rooms, Spectacular Pool)
Tokyo
The Best Luxury Hotels in Tokyo in 2026: Our Selection
Tokyo
The Iconic ‘Lost in Translation’ Hotel, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Unveils a Stunning Transformation
Kyoto
Capella Kyoto: A Machiya-Inspired Gem by Kengo Kuma
Hotel news United Kingdom
Londres
Hotel Investment in Europe: €11.7 Billion in the First Half of 2026
Maastricht
Van der Valk Exclusief Maastricht-Maas opens on the banks of the Meuse
Londres
Maybourne Group: Regis Maybourne takes full ownership of the operating company, hotel ownership remains unchanged
Londres
The Standard, London Appoints Murray Scott from The Hoxton as General Manager
Betchworth
Hartsfield Manor, filming location for Slow Horses, to become a luxury retreat by PLP Architecture
Loch Lomond
Cameron House resort on Loch Lomond sold for nearly 100 million pounds
United Kingdom
Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings in 2026-2027
Londres
Best Hotels in London 2026: Our Luxury Ranking
Londres
The Best Value-for-Money Hotels in London (England) · Official Ranking 2026
Hotel news United States
Houston
The Post Oak Hotel in Houston equips its suites with Hästens beds, from $1,499 a night
Nashville
The SongTeller Hotel: Dolly Parton Has Opened Her Hotel-Museum in Nashville
Verona
Turning Stone: The Oneida Nation unveils The Crescent, a 258-room luxury hotel in New York
Charleston
Charleston Place: Over $150m for a Grand Hotel Transformed into an Urban Resort
New York
The Best Hotels in New York: Where to Stay in Manhattan (2026)
United States
Handwritten Collection: Accor’s brand surpasses 50 hotels
Aspen
White Elephant Aspen: The Luxury Boutique Hotel Opening in 2026
New York
The Mercer New York Unveils Its Renovation: SoHo’s Residential Icon Enters a New Era
Hotel news Canada
Tofino
Wahous Wilderness Lodge: the Ahousaht Nation opens its luxury retreat in British Columbia
Montréal
Hotel SonoLux in Montreal: A Sound Art Boutique Hotel Voted Best New Hotel in the World 2026
Banff
Best Luxury Resorts in Canada 2026: Top Picks
Québec
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: Quebec’s Castle, Since 1893
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs: The Castle of the Canadian Rockies Since 1888
Banff
Canada: from Rimrock Banff to Le Méridien Toronto, the luxury hotels to watch in 2026
Hotel news Belgium
Belgique
Jean-Michel Gathy, The Belgian Architect Behind the World’s Most Beautiful Luxury Hotels
Bruxelles
Hotel Métropole Brussels Prepares for Late 2026 Rebirth After Complete Renovation
Bruxelles
The Best Boutique and Palace Hotels in Brussels: Our Top Picks for 2026
Bruxelles
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels: The Return of Brussels’ 5-Star Palace
Bruxelles
Hotel Amigo Brussels: Rocco Forte’s Luxury Hotel Neighbouring the Grand-Place
Bruxelles
Belgium: new openings and major renovations in luxury hospitality in 2026
Hotel news Maldives
Atoll de Lhaviyani
Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort Schedules Bottega Gala Gold from 12 to 14 November in the Maldives
Maldives
Astaş Holding in the Maldives: a $300M resort under the Turkish star
Maldives
The best hotels in the Maldives: top 5-star resorts 2026
Maldives
Maldives or Mauritius: which island to choose for a luxury stay in 2026?
Atoll de Lhaviyani
Our Full Review of Meyyafushi, the Maldives’ New Five-Star All-Inclusive Resort
Maldives
MGallery Unveils Exclusive All-Villa Resort in the Maldives, “V Villas”
Hotel news Portugal
Alta Floresta
Cristalino Lodge Ecolodge Joins the World’s Top 50 Luxury Hotels
Tavira
Palácio de Tavira, an 18th-century palace turned boutique hotel, celebrates its first anniversary in the Algarve
Vilamoura
InterContinental Vilamoura: IHG Transforms Crowne Plaza into Five-Star Hotel in Algarve by 2027
Porto
Porto Set to Welcome Debrais Boutique Hotel, a New Five-Star Address Resulting from an €11.6 Million Investment
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