Here’s Part 2 of our new hotel roundup list featuring new properties in Portugal, Spain and Japan. Discover what makes these new hotels a must-visit for your clients’ next getaway.
Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the debut of Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina, its first all-inclusive resort in Portugal, and part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection.
The family-friendly luxury resort offers guests convenient access to local attractions such as scuba diving, yacht charters, whale watching and sports fishing. The resort features 366 guestrooms and suites. All rooms include a furnished terrace or balcony, and guests can enjoy Hyatt’s Unlimited-Luxury offerings like 24-hour concierge service, daily refreshed mini-bars and unlimited access to gourmet dining.
For your clients seeking an elevated experience, the Preferred Club features upgraded accommodations such as the Preferred Club Townhouse, a 2-story townhouse for groups with three bedrooms, two large terraces and a private pool. All Preferred Club guests can access additional amenities, including personalized check-in and check-out, exclusive concierge services, access to the Preferred Club lounge and upgraded in-room amenities.
Dreams Madeira offers a variety of dining options, including seven restaurants and five bars. Highlights include Carvao, serving guests grilled specialties, and Clube de Fado, serving regional Mediterranean dishes. A French brasserie in a converted lighthouse will open in November. Resort amenities include four pools, a family-friendly splash park, an adults-only pool and a spa opening in January 2025, offering a range of wellness treatments.
For more information, visit hyatt.com.
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
The new Viceroy at Ombria Algarve will introduce a new guest experience as Viceroy expands into Europe. Located in a serene, rural area of the Algarve, just 30 minutes from the airport, the resort offers panoramic views of the region’s rugged hills and valleys.
With 141 rooms, suites and residences, the design reflects a traditional Portuguese village, incorporating local craftsmanship with modern accents. All guestrooms and suites will offer a mix of terraces, pools, balconies or jacuzzis, as well as small kitchens and cozy living room space.
Guests can enjoy a range of experiences highlighting the local culture, from honey extraction with a local beekeeper to horseback rides through scenic trails. Guests can also enjoy wine and olive oil tastings, bird-watching, exploring the nearby hiking and cycling trails, bread-making and pottery classes. If your clients are into golf, the resort features an 18-hole course designed by Jorge Santana da Silva.
The resort will offer six dining restaurants showcasing locally sourced ingredients, such as Cafe Central’s Portuguese pastries and Bellvino’s simple charcuterie and wine pairings. The resort also includes four pools, a Kid’s Club and the Spa by Viceroy, opening in early 2025.
Committed to sustainability, the Viceroy at Ombria Algarve focuses on preserving local ecosystems through initiatives like a plant nursery, oak tree planting and geothermal energy.
For more information, visit viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.
SLS Barcelona
Opening in Dec. 2024, SLS Barcelona is set to redefine luxury in this vibrant Spanish city. Located in the Port Forum district, the hotel will offer 471 lavish guestrooms and suites, six distinct dining venues, three pools with cabanas and a spa.
Accommodations include rooms like the Delight Guestroom or the Celestial Suite. In the majority of rooms, guests can enjoy balconies or terraces that offers guests views of the marina and Mediterranean Sea beyond.
SLS Barcelona offers a prime location close to Barcelona’s cultural gems. Your clients can explore the nearby beach, as well as enjoy events at Parc del Forum, home to Primavera Sound. With its coastal views, vibrant cultural scene and dynamic nightlife, the Catalan city is the perfect backdrop for the new SLS property, making it an ideal choice for clients who are loyal to the brand or new to its offerings.
Since launching its first property, SLS Beverly Hills, in 2008, SLS Hotels is known for its opulent interiors and guest offerings in locations around the world. The brand’s successful expansion has extended into destinations like Miami, Dubai, Buenos Aires and the Bahamas. Barcelona will join this lineup as SLS’s first European property.
For more information, visit slshotels.com.
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto brings the brand’s signature luxury to Japan for the first time. Nestled in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama Ward, this property offers 52 guestrooms, a Banyan Tree Spa, a natural Onsen (Japanese hot spring) and two restaurants.
As the only hotel in Kyoto with its own Noh stage, it offers guests an exclusive immersion into Japan’s traditional culture. Designed by famed architect Kengo Kuma, the hotel blends traditional Japanese architecture with modern designs, harmonizing with the natural beauty of the Higashiyama Mountains and surrounding bamboo forests.
The hotel features Ryozen, a Kappo-style restaurant serving a kaiseki course menu crafted from local ingredients, while Bar Ryozen offers a curated selection of Japanese sakes and cocktails.
Guests can enjoy holistic rejuvenation at the Banyan Tree Spa, with treatments rooted in traditional Japanese healing. For a deeper cultural connection, exclusive experiences include a visit to the studio of a Noh mask master and a private kōdō (incense) ceremony at Sennyū-ji Temple.
For more information, visit banyantree.com.
