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New Hotels Around the World

Raffles Singapore One-Bedroom Pool Villa.
 
 

These new hotels are in some of the world’s most breathtaking and exotic destinations. Beyond their stunning locations, they provide so many enticing experiences that your clients may find it hard to leave the property.

 

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok.

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the latest addition to Aman’s portfolio of luxury hotels, is set to open in April. Located within Nai Lert Park, the 52-suite property features the Aman Club, a 16,146-square-foot Aman Spa & Wellness Center and a selection of upscale dining venues.

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok’s 52 suites are spacious, starting at 1,012 square feet. The Aman Suite, spanning 7,674 square feet, includes three bedrooms, a private spa, a study, an entertainment room and outdoor terraces with city views.

Dining options include the signature Italian restaurant, Arva, and the 1872 lounge bar, both located on the 9th floor alongside an infinity pool and terrace overlooking Nai Lert Park. The 19th floor offers the exclusive Aman Club lounge, a cigar bar and private dining venues with skyline views.

For wellness seekers, the hotel’s Aman Spa & Wellness Center spans two floors. It will house a medical clinic operated by Hertitude Clinic, featuring cryotherapy chambers, IV therapy and private treatment rooms. The apa will also offer hydrotherapy facilities, Thai massage rooms and a private Banya Spa House.

For more information, visit aman.com.

 

Gundari Private pool (Photo by: Ana Santl).

Gundari

This summer, the Cycladic island of Folegandros will welcome its first luxury boutique hotel, Gundari. Nestled within a protected wildlife reserve on the island’s southeastern coast, Gundari (meaning “rocky place”), features 30 bioclimatic suites and villas each boasting a private, solar-powered heated infinity pool.

Phase two of the hotel’s construction will be completed this summer. It will include three clifftop villas and a wine bar housed in a restored farmhouse.

The 3- and 4-bedroom cliffside villas offer nearly 6,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space, complete with private solar-powered infinity pools and Jacuzzis overlooking the Aegean. Sustainability is woven into Gundari’s design. The hotel nurtured over 600 indigenous plant seedlings before construction began and remains committed to protecting the endangered Eleonora’s Falcon, a rare native species.

Gundari’s signature restaurant, Orizon, is helmed by Greece’s first Michelin-starred chef, Lefteris Lazarou, and guests can handpick fresh ingredients for a farm-to-table dining experience. The hotel also features a swim-up bar and lounge. 

Gundari’s spa will feature treatments ranging from sound baths and energy healing to yoga, aromatherapy and herbal compress massages.

For more information, visit gundari.com.

 

Hotel ROMEO Roma.

Hotel ROMEO Roma

ROMEO Collection announced the opening of Hotel ROMEO Roma, its second property, in the heart of the Eternal City. Located steps from Piazza del Popolo within a historic 16th-century palace, the 74-room boutique hotel integrates contemporary design, fine dining, and wellness with a strong commitment to sustainability.

Each of the 74 rooms and suites features high-end materials, cutting-edge technology, and select rooms offering private terraces with panoramic views of Rome. The noble floor highlights Renaissance-era frescoes, blending history with modern comfort.

The hotel’s wellness offerings include LA SPA Sisley Paris, featuring a hammam, gravitational tub, salt wall, and an indoor-outdoor pool with a transparent bottom revealing archaeological remains beneath.

The opening marks the debut of Il Ristorante Alain Ducasse Roma, the celebrated chef’s first restaurant in the city. The venue promises a refined dining experience, fusing Italian ingredients with contemporary French gastronomy.

An Urban Oasis in the Heart of Rome The hotel’s internal courtyard serves as a social hub, featuring IL BAR, all-day dining at IL CORTILE, and LA TERRAZZA, an exclusive rooftop lounge in collaboration with Krug Champagne.

With its focus on art, architecture, and conscious luxury, Hotel ROMEO Roma establishes itself as a premier urban resort, enhancing Rome’s luxury hospitality landscape. The property joins ROMEO Napoli, with ROMEO Massa Lubrense set to open in 2025.

For more information, visit theromeocollection.com.

 

Oku Andalucia, Main Pool.

OKU Hotels in Spain and Turkey

OKU Andalusia marks the brand’s first family-friendly luxury property. Located between Sotogrande, San Roque and the Los Alcornocales nature reserve, this 255-room resort—including a private 4-bedroom villa—delivers an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere for travelers.

The property will feature a kids club, inspired by a Spanish ranch farmhouse, accommodating children up to 12 years old. Parents and solo travelers can retreat to the adults-only beach club, complete with a poolside DJ, beach bar and dining experiences.

The OKU Spa features an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio and treatment rooms. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate four diverse dining venues, including TEYO Restaurant, To Kima and The Terrace, all offering local and global cuisine.

OKU Bodrum, Turkey.

OKU Bodrum will be an exclusive retreat for guests 16 years and older. The boutique property features only 58 guestrooms and suites, all offering front-facing sea views, private terraces and select accommodations with plunge pools. The resort also includes TEYO Restaurant, To Kima and the Sunset Bar. The resort also features the OKU Spa with a traditional hammam, sauna, open-air seafront treatment cabanas and a cliffside yoga shala. 

For more information, visit okuhotels.com.

 

Raffles Sentosa Singapore, villa.

Raffles Sentosa Singapore

Raffles Sentosa Singapore is set to open on March 1, 2025. Located just 15 minutes from Singapore’s Central Business District, the resort will feature 62 private villas, ranging from the 1-bedroom pool villa to the 4-bedroom Royal Villa. Each villa will include a private pool and outdoor terrace. Guests will also enjoy the renowned Raffles Butler service, ensuring a personalized and seamless stay.

Raffles Sentosa Singapore will introduce five distinctive dining venues, offering an array of global cuisines:

  • Empire Grill: The hotel’s signature restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine.
  • Royal China: A venue specializing in Cantonese delicacies.
  • Hashida: An exclusive Japanese omakase experience.
  • Raffles Room: Home to the signature Raffles Afternoon Tea.
  • Chairman’s Room: A refined speakeasy-style lounge offering premium whiskies, cognacs, wines and champagnes by the glass.

For guests seeking intimate dining, options include alfresco meals by their private villa pool, in the resort’s gardens or on a secluded stretch of Tanjong Beach, accessible directly from the property. The property also includes a spa.

For more information, visit raffles.com.

 

Regent Bali Beach Villa Bedroom.

Regent Bali Canggu

Regent Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio with the grand opening of Regent Bali Canggu, an all-suite and villa beachfront resort on Canggu Beach, Bali. 

Featuring a Regent Spa & Wellness Center, five dining venues, nine swimming pools and an exclusive Regent Club, the property features 150 suites and villas with ocean and garden views. The Studio Suites start at 818 square feet, offering hand-carved teak bathtubs and rain showers. The Two-Bedroom Penthouse Oceanfront boasts 6,652 square feet of living space, complete with an infinity pool and private terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The property’s five distinct dining venues include: 

  • Taru: The signature restaurant serving authentic Indonesian cuisine
  • Sazon: A Spanish tapas bar led by award-winning Chef Andrew Walsh
  • Cure (Opening late 2025): A modern European-Asian fusion restaurant, 

The Regent Spa & Wellness Center will be the first-ever Regent-branded spa. Guests can indulge in crystal energy treatments, aromatherapy rituals and light therapy sessions, along with advanced Kerstin Florian skincare treatments. The spa will feature seven treatment rooms. Additionally, the dedicated Beauty Hub will offer a range of services for hands, feet and face. 

The property will also include a Regent Club, an exclusive full-service lounge, that provides an elevated guest experience for select one-bedroom suites, villas and two-bedroom penthouses. 

For more information, visit ihg.com.

 

Vista Ostuni in Italy.

Vista Ostuni

Vista Ostuni is a boutique hotel opening this summer in Italy. Housed in a restored 14th-century palazzo in Ostuni, also known as the ‘White City,’ the property features just 28 guestrooms and suites. 

Originally built as a convent and later serving as a tobacco-processing factory, the historic palazzo offers guests the perfect blend of privacy and proximity to Ostuni’s cultural and historical attractions.

With a restaurant led by Michelin-starred chef Andrea Berton, guests can enjoy gourmet dining at Berton al Vista, enjoy al fresco meals at Bianca Bistrot or enjoy cocktails at both the Library Bar and rooftop bar while taking in the views of the Apulian countryside. 

Beyond the hotel’s walls, guests can take private transfers to nearby beach clubs or embark on curated excursions to must-visit destinations such as Lecce, Matera and Alberobello. Vista Ostuni will offer personalized experiences, serving as a gateway to the best of Puglia.

For more information, visit vistapalazzo.com