Hotel Openings: What Is Opening This Season and Into 2027
Updated: Oct 7
The luxury hotel pipeline for late 2026 and 2027 includes several openings that could reshape how we plan trips to Europe's most visited cities. London gains its most anticipated hotel in a decade. Venice welcomes a Four Seasons transformation of the historic Danieli. Rome adds three major properties from Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, and Corinthia. Milan gets its first Rosewood. Tokyo receives its first Waldorf Astoria. And Dubai adds a Baccarat tower to its downtown skyline.
If you are planning a trip to any of these cities in the next 12 to 18 months, booking strategy matters. New hotels often have soft opening periods where not all facilities are operational, but they also offer inaugural-season rates and greater upgrade flexibility. We track opening dates and reservation windows so you can book at the right time. Start planning your trip with a consultation.
Europe
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch
Our most anticipated hotel opening in London in a decade. Waldorf Astoria takes over Admiralty Arch, the Edwardian ceremonial gateway between Trafalgar Square and The Mall, directly opposite Buckingham Palace. The building was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria and has been associated with figures including Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming.
Key details:
Approximately 114 rooms, suites, and residences, with more than half being suites
Dining by Clare Smyth (Coreus, coastal British) and Daniel Boulud (Cafe Boulud, French all-day)
Ballroom with a restored nine-metre Murano chandelier
Sixth-floor rooftop terrace with views of Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and Nelson's Column
Spa and wellness area
Booking advice: Reservations are open for stays from March 2027. Named suites and residences are the categories to request early. The hotel is expected to have a soft opening period in autumn 2026 before full operations begin in spring 2027. Book through Hilton's luxury programme or contact us to secure preferred rates and upgrade consideration.
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel
The Danieli is one of Venice's most recognizable hotels, a 14th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal steps from Piazza San Marco. Four Seasons is completing a 30 million euro renovation led by designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, uniting three historic buildings: the 14th-century Palazzo Dandolo and two 19th-century additions linked by bridges.
Key details:
176 accommodations across three historic buildings by 2027
Rooftop Restaurant and Bar Terrazza Danieli with Grand Canal views
Danieli Spa, opening late 2026
Private tours of Venetian palazzos and hidden gardens
Venetian lagoon excursions aboard a vintage fishing vessel
Booking advice: The hotel is now open and taking reservations. Book through Four Seasons Preferred Partner for daily breakfast for two, a $100 property credit, upgrade consideration, and pre-arrival advocacy. Request a room in the original Palazzo Dandolo section for the most historic character. Canal-facing rooms command a premium but are worth it for the view.
Mandarin Oriental Rome
Mandarin Oriental's Rome debut is set within ten 19th-century villas in the Gardens of Sallust, a tranquil private neighborhood between Via Piemonte and Via Sallustiana, steps from Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps. Interior design by Gilles and Boissier, with dining venues designed by DimoreStudio.
Key details:
108 guestrooms and suites, many with private gardens and terraces
Six restaurants and bars, including a rooftop Mandarin Bar with city views
Large indoor and outdoor pools set among landscaped gardens
Spa with six treatment rooms, one VIP suite, thermal rooms, and a sundeck
Located on an ancient Roman archaeological site
Booking advice: The opening has been pushed from 2026 to 2027, with a general manager already appointed. Register interest early for inaugural-season rates. The rooftop bar and the standalone dining concept in one of the villas will be the most sought-after reservations.
Rosewood Rome
Rosewood Rome reimagines three early-1900s buildings on Via Veneto around the former headquarters of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, designed by Marcello Piacentini. The design draws on Via Veneto's La Dolce Vita legacy, pairing traditional architectural elements with contemporary detailing. Rosewood's fourth property in Italy and eleventh in Europe.
Key details:
157 rooms, including 44 suites
Three restaurants, including a rooftop overlooking Rome's domes
Roman-style bathhouse inside the bank's former vault
Rooftop Asaya Spa with four treatment rooms and a wellness terrace with reflecting pool
Booking advice: Expected to open in 2027. The rooftop restaurant and the Roman bathhouse in the bank vault will be the standout experiences. Book through Rosewood Elite for daily breakfast, property credits, and upgrade priority.
Rosewood Milan
Rosewood Milan occupies two 19th-century palaces, Palazzo Branca and the former Banca Commerciale building, on the edge of the Quadrilatero della Moda near Via Montenapoleone. A courtyard-garden restaurant and bar, Asaya spa with indoor pool, and approximately 70 rooms including 20 suites.
Booking advice: Expected to open in 2027. Enquiries are open to register for the inaugural season. The courtyard-garden restaurant will be the social centrepiece. Book through Rosewood Elite for benefits.
Six Senses London
Six Senses makes its UK debut at The Whiteley in Bayswater, moments from Hyde Park and Notting Hill. 109 guest rooms and suites with many private terraces, plus 14 branded residences. The 25,000-square-foot Six Senses Spa will be one of the largest in London, featuring London's first hotel magnesium pool, flotation pod, cryotherapy chamber, and a longevity medical clinic. Six Senses Place, the brand's first private members' club, adds a social dimension.
Booking advice: Opened in early 2026 and now taking reservations. Book through Virtuoso for benefits.
The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel
We covered this opening in our Four Seasons Preferred Partner guide. The opening has been delayed from winter 2026/27 to summer 2027. 75 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and lounges, spa with Clinique La Prairie, indoor and outdoor pools, and Joseph Dirand interiors. Express interest early, as the first months of a new Four Seasons property typically see very high demand.
Asia
Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi
Japan's first Waldorf Astoria occupies floors 39 through 47 of a new 284-metre Mitsui Fudosan tower in historic Nihonbashi, between Ginza and Tokyo Station. 197 rooms starting from 600 square feet, 60 square meters, three restaurants, Peacock Alley lounge, indoor pool, spa, and a ballroom with chapel. The first Waldorf Astoria Residences in Asia-Pacific will occupy floors 48 to 51 above the hotel.
Booking advice: Expected autumn 2027. Inquiries can be made now to hold an inaugural high-floor room. Request south-facing rooms for Imperial Palace Garden views, or east-facing for Tokyo Tower and Bay views.
Middle East
Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai
Baccarat's second hotel globally (after New York) anchors a Shamal Holding development in Downtown Dubai, with views toward the Burj Khalifa. Architecture by Studio Libeskind, interiors by 1508 London. Two tapering crystal-inspired towers with a shimmering glass facade. 144 rooms and suites, 49 Baccarat-branded residences, and four restaurants and bars.
Booking advice: Expected 2027. Inquiries are open to register for the opening and hold a Burj-facing suite. Book through Virtuoso for benefits.
North America
Canyon Ranch Austin Wellness Resort
Canyon Ranch brings its wellness expertise to 600 acres along Lake Travis in Spicewood, approximately 30 miles from downtown Austin. The 224,000-square-foot resort offers all-inclusive stays with unlimited dining, daily mind-body activities, and expert-led integrative care. The spa will be the largest in Texas, with a focus on women's wellness.
Booking advice: Opening fall 2026. All-inclusive pricing means benefits programs do not apply, but the value is in the programming itself.
Booking Strategy for New Openings
When to Book a New Hotel
New hotels go through three phases, and each has different implications for travelers:
Soft opening (first 1 to 3 months): Not all restaurants, spas, or facilities may be operational. Service may be inconsistent as staff trains. Rates are typically lower, and upgrade flexibility is highest. Opening dates may shift, even close to arrival date, so flexibility is key. Bestor travelers who prioritize value and can tolerate some operational friction.
Inaugural season (3 to 12 months): Full operations are underway, but the hotel is still building its reputation. Rates are competitive, and the property is eager to impress early guests, but there may still be hiccups in service as teams find their rhythm. This is often the sweet spot for booking.
Established operations (12+ months): The hotel has found its rhythm, rates have normalized to market levels, and upgrade flexibility decreases. Book through preferred partner programs for benefits.
How We Help
For every opening, we can:
Track reservation windows and notify you when bookings open
Compare the preferred partner rate against promotional and public rates
Secure benefits through the appropriate program (Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, Virtuoso, or Hilton's luxury programme)
Communicate your preferences to the property before arrival
Advise on room selection based on floor plans and location within the building
Arrange activities in the destination
Ready to plan a trip around one of these openings? Start with a consultation or explore our elevated hotel stays.
Opening dates are subject to change. Verify current status before booking.
