Airelles Venezia
Airelles has opened reservations for Airelles Palladio, Venezia, which will begin welcoming guests from 1 April 2026. Venice has always been a stage for enchanting stories whispered by poets, artists, and dreamers. Across the water from St. Mark’s Square, on the island of Giudecca, that same spirit lingers.
Time moves differently here. The light is softer, the air thick with mystery, and the Venice of gilded salons, hidden gardens, and hushed encounters reveals itself anew. On Giudecca, imagination takes flight, giving life to an enchanting world where every detail is touched by magic. This is Venice at its most extraordinary. This is where Airelles Venezia awaits.
And naturally, the decor is to die for and a total feast for the eyes. French linens meet classic Italian accents from marble and terrazzo floors to custom Fortuny chandeliers, Murano glassware and Rubelli wall-coverings all artfully pulled together by the architect and designer Christophe Tollemer – the aesthetic director across each and every breathtakingly beautiful Airelles house.
French hotel collection will unveil its first Maison in Italy on 1 April 2026
Capella Kyoto
In the heart of Gion, where tradition flows with quiet grace, Capella Kyoto offers a haven of heritage and harmony. Nestled within the historic Miyagawa-cho district and steps from the revered Kaburenjo theatre—where the timeless arts of geiko and maiko endure – this reimagined machiya (traditional townhouse) opens its doors to deeper cultural understanding.
Slow down your footsteps, contemplate and uncover a world of noble simplicity and quiet elegance. Capella Kyoto is a reflection of the city’s ethos and a bridge between the past and present. Catch a glimpse of the elusive maiko and discover the untold stories of this long-standing tradition woven into the fabrics of the hotel. Each space tells a tale of an intimate and perfect harmony of art, culture and composition – where one complements the other. Soak in the tranquil atmosphere and relish in ichigo-ichie, one life, one moment.
Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates with Brewin Design Office, each space celebrates the city’s refined heritage through layered textures, soft hues, and carefully curated details that echo over 1,200 years of craftsmanship.
Opening Spring 2026
Lake Como Edition
The Lake Como Edition introduces a bold new vision of lakeside luxury, reimagining a historic 19th-century palazzo with refined contemporary design. Set along the western shore, with sweeping Bellagio views, the hotel blends Italian heritage with Edition’s signature sophistication and vibrant social energy. Thoughtfully designed spaces, from a soaring lobby bar to waterfront dining and private terraces, create an atmosphere of timeless style. Culinary excellence comes courtesy of award-winning Chef Mauro Colagreco, while a floating pool, a private dock, and waterfront access provide a seamless connection to the lake, while curated experiences—from scenic boat tours to immersive wellness rituals—elevate every stay. The Lake Como Edition is a dynamic retreat where international tastemakers and cultural innovators gather, redefining luxury in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
The Lake Como Edition offers 148 guest rooms, including 25 spacious suites, two crown-jewel penthouses and one private Villa, each designed as a serene retreat with custom furnishings by Neri&Hu and refined Italian detailing throughout. Many rooms feature restored French balconies with sweeping views of Lake Como, the Bellagio promontory, and the surrounding peaks. Interiors blend Calacatta marble, bespoke walnut, and soft blue tones inspired by the lake itself. offers 148 guest rooms, including 25 spacious suites, two crown-jewel penthouses and one private Villa, each designed as a serene retreat with custom furnishings by Neri&Hu and refined Italian detailing throughout. Many rooms feature restored French balconies with sweeping views of Lake Como, the Bellagio promontory, and the surrounding peaks. Interiors blend Calacatta marble, bespoke walnut, and soft blue tones inspired by the lake itself.
Opening March 2026
La Réserve Firenze
The latest gem in the collection has chosen Tuscany’s capital for a plunge into the cradle of the Renaissance while savoring Italy’s manifold charms. Converted into six apartments, with interiors by Gilles&Boissier revealing a dialogue between heritage and contemporary elegance, this authentic palazzo boasts an ideal location just a five-minute walk from the historic center and the Pitti Palace as well as less than ten minutes from the Ponte Vecchio and the fabulous Uffizi Gallery where you can admire masterpieces by Raphael, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and many others.
Interiors by Gilles&Boissier reveal a dialogue between heritage and contemporary elegance, inspired by the shared appreciation of Michel Reybier and the Marcianos for art, culture, and a true sense of place, imbued with the authentic spirit of Florence.
Six apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, offer the intimacy of a private home with kitchen, dining, and living spaces. The palazzo will also feature a rooftop terrace and a secret bar.
With full hotel services, La Réserve Firenze ensures every detail is cared for, offering guests the privilege of experiencing the character of a Florentine palazzo in the midst of Tuscany’s capital.
Opening June 2026
Rosewood Blue Palace
Known in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Europe, Crete’s captivating legacy has lived on through the centuries. Today, the island’s crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountainscapes continue to enchant with their timeless beauty and allure. Rosewood Blue Palace will mark our entrance into Greece when Crete’s distinguished Blue Palace will reopen as part of Rosewood in 2026 following a reimagination of the celebrated property.
Owned by Phāea (Phāea S.A.), the new resort will be meticulously designed to reflect Rosewood’s guiding A Sense of Place philosophy, with the entire resort experience inspired by the elegance of the Greek Islands.
Nestled between the small fishing village of Plaka and the elegant port of Elounda, Rosewood Blue Palace will be seamlessly integrated into its surroundings, offering an oasis that connects guests to Crete’s culture and history. A seaside sanctuary, the resort will be designed by the acclaimed Grecian firm, K-Studio, and feature 154 rooms and suites, 85 of which will be accentuated with private pools for those seeking elevated seclusion.
To help bring the resort’s culinary program to new heights, the property has also tapped renowned Greek-born, London-based interior designer Afroditi Krassa, to create the spaces that house the resort’s six restaurants and bars.
The resort will serve as a luxury wellness escape, featuring an Asaya, Rosewood’s holistic well-being concept, alongside a fitness center, movement studio, yoga pavilion, and dedicated areas for guests to explore hydrotherapy treatments. Three outdoor pools will all feature panoramic deep-blue ocean views that will allow guests to experience the majestic tranquility of the island.
Opening Spring 2026
Hope Wildland Scottish Highlands
Offering a fully immersive stay in nature, Hope offers carefully curated escapism within one of the UK’s largest and most protected landscapes, with daily rituals replacing routine
Opening May 2026 on Scotland’s northern coast, Hope is the hotel and exclusive use property by WildLand – set within the vast, coastal landscape of Sutherland, where nature is being carefully restored and protected for the long term. More than a place to stay, Hope introduces a new kind of Highland hospitality. Immersive, conservation-led, and profoundly connected to nature.
Hope brings new life to a historic hunting lodge, now redesigned as an intimate hotel and exclusive-use retreat with a collection of restored cottages and, at its heart, a communal gathering point known as the Clachan. From the restored lodge, Hope offers an inclusive stay where every element is curated, from daily guided adventures and wellness rituals to food, drinks, facilities and equipment.Guests are invited to immerse themselves completely, to embrace the changing seasons and terrain, and to connect with the community who live and work here – all guided by a deep respect for the historical, cultural, and environmental context of the Scottish Highlands.
Opening May 2026
Château La Commaraine
Château La Commaraine, one of the Burgundy wine region’s most iconic estates dating back to 1112, will open its doors completely reimagined as a 5-star hotel.
The 37-room property is fully immersed within the vineyards on an impressive estate spanning 7.41 acres, complete with a spa, pool, two restaurants supervised by Christophe Raoux, and a winery open to visitors. Perfectly set in the heart of the renowned Pommard village, just 2.5 miles from Burgundy’s wine capital of Beaune, Château la Commaraine’s meticulous renovations seamlessly blend its historic elements with elegant, contemporary interiors.
Château La Commaraine is nestled in Pommard, a village in the Côte d’Or subregion of Burgundy, with a rich winemaking history dating back to Roman times. Pommard’s climates (including Le Clos de la Commaraine’ s climates) were listed UNESCO World Heritage in 2015 and are known for producing some of the finest red wines in Burgundy, particularly Pinot Noir.
Pommard is a key name in Burgundy with many of its vineyards classified as Premier Cru and its wines sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Thomas Jefferson, Louis XV or Victor Hugo when he evoked the appellation as “the fight of day and night!” ; that is to say the happy duality between a powerful and structured wine, between strength and finesse, structure and elegance, light and darkness. All were strong ambassadors of Pommard’s wines which is also an unexpected symbol of the torments and desires of Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary.
The estate has a long viticulture history in the region, surrounded by its own Premier Cru vineyard that produces wines long recognized for their exceptional quality. The Château was originally built as a fortified manor owned by the Dukes of Burgundy, then by various noble families over the centuries, and now serving as a working winery and luxury wine tourism destination, offering visitors a glimpse into its history and unique winemaking traditions.
Opening Spring 2026
Bvlgari Maldives
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is set to open Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives, marking the brand’s first property in the archipelago and a notable step in its long-term hospitality strategy. The name Ranfushi comes from the local Dhivehi language, translating to “Little Gold Island”—a subtle nod to the brand’s heritage without overt symbolism. Located approximately 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport, the resort is surrounded by dense tropical vegetation, shallow lagoons, and uninterrupted views of turquoise water, with neighboring islands appearing faintly on the horizon.
Unlike Bvlgari’s urban hotels, which often sit within architectural landmarks, the Maldives property is intentionally intimate. The resort features 54 accommodations in total, including 33 beach villas with private pools, 20 overwater villas, and a singular Bvlgari Villa set on its own private island. The scale allows the property to feel deliberate rather than expansive—an approach consistent with the brand’s preference for precision over excess.
Malkai, Oman
More of an experience than a single opening, The Malkai will offer up the Sultanate’s rich geographical diversity in one carefully choreographed itinerary when it launches in autumn. Connecting three contrasting landscapes at three discrete sites, each boasting 15 luxuriously appointed tented suites, the four- to 10-night journeys will begin amid the coastal farms and date plantations of Barkaa, near Muscat, providing access to the protected Ad Dimaniyat Islands for swimming and snorkelling, before moving cliffside to the Al Hajar mountains, for trekking, cooler air and mountain culture, and ending deep among the dunes of the Sharqiyah Sands. All this, plus dedicated private guides, spa treatments in your tented suite, and farm-to-fork dining.
Thoughtfully designed for space, privacy, and comfort, The Malkai’s tented Pavilions frame sweeping views of Oman’s diverse terrain. Each climate-controlled Pavilion includes a lounge, dining area, and outdoor terrace, with one- and three-bedroom options. Crafted from natural materials, they offer a refined, contemporary take on luxury accommodation in Oman.
Luura Cliff, Paros
Situated in the heart of the Cyclades, Paros is known for its golden beaches, clear waters, and whitewashed villages like Naoussa and Lefkes. The unique mix of enduring traditions, a lively cultural scene and world renowned water sports conditions set the island apart from the rest.
Perched above the bay of Agia Irini on the island’s western coast, Luura Paros Cliff offers uninterrupted views of the Aegean and nearby Antiparos, with unmatched sunsets.
This year Luura Cliff will be the hotspot that’s turning heads. On the island’s west coast, the whitewashed adults-only hideout is an exercise in calm and even comes with its own private chapel. Art is also key: contemporary works from the owners’ family collection feature throughout the hotel and tapped-in experiences include marble-carving workshops with local artisans.
On Paros, an island better known for barefoot tavernas than statement hotels, Luura is perhaps the most culturally ambitious new arrival. Opening in May, the adults-only, all-suite retreat perches high above the Aegean, unfolding as a Cycladic-style village carved into the hillside. Art is integral – works by Francesco Clemente, Claire Tabouret and Judith Hopf will sit alongside limited-edition ceramics by local artisans such as Maria Economides – and the food gets equal billing, from Japanese flavours at Mimi Kakushi to relaxed, Parisian-style fare at the all-day La Cantine du Faubourg. Beyond the hotel, alluring experiences include marble-carving workshops, caper-picking trips and boat excursions to explore remote islets.
Orient Express, Venezia
Orient Express will open its new hotel in Venice at the exceptional Palazzo Donà Giovannelli. Architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman, alongside her studio Culture in Architecture, has been entrusted to design and decorate the space. Venice, once the gateway to Constantinople and a mythical stop on the legendary Orient Express train – that opened its doors in 1919 with the completion of the Simplon tunnel linking Switzerland to Italy – is now the home of the second Orient Express hotel.
Heritage
An ode to the heritage of Venice, inspired by all of the cultures and eras that are forever a part of its history, Orient Express Venezia is the home to 47 rooms and suites, all overlooking the gardens of the historical residency and the canals of Venice. The Piano Nobile hosts an elegant ballroom with historical frescos where savouring a memorable breakfast or celebrating in style special occasions and private events. The hotel’s culinary offering includes an intimate fine dining restaurant with private boat access, an all-day dining space overlooking the lively courtyard and lush garden, a rarity in Venice, and the iconic Wagon Bar – a nod to the golden age of rail travel. Passengers on La Dolce Vita Orient Express train can disembark directly at the Venice Santa Lucia Station and reach Orient Express Venezia by foot or by boat.
