Pommard

National GeographicSep 2

These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World

From a reimagined 18th-century villa in Malta to a mountain paradise near Yellowstone National Park, these just-opened and reopened hotels are unique, chic, and guaranteed to be worth the journey.

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Château la CommaraineHotelwine estate in Burgundian village of Pommard
Clos de la Commaraine vineyardSightprized premier cru monopole, nine acres
Auprès du ClocherRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant steps away
Elsewhere
One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelBig Sky, United Statesalpine retreat near Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky ResortSightBig Sky, United Statesprivate gondola takes guests to slopes
Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailBig Sky, United Stateshorseback riding nearby
Harbor House InnHotelElk, United Stateshistoric property on Highway 1 in Elk
Akira BackRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesMichelin-starred, known for wagyu and sushi
Jean-Michel Cousteau ResortHotelSavusavu, Fijiconservation retreat on Vanua Levu
Koroi Forest CampHotelArusha, Tanzanialodge in Arusha National Park
AirellesHotelVenice, ItalyFrench luxury hotel brand in Venice
Guerlain spaSightVenice, Italylargest spa in Venice, 18,300 square feet
Lee’s PoolsSightBig Sky, United Statespaddleboarding and fly-fishing at resort
MoonshackRestaurantBig Sky, United Statesspeakeasy-style cabin serving top-shelf whiskeys
Greenwood CoveSightElk, United Statesseals, sea lions, otters seen here
Caiman, PantanalHotelPantanal, Brazileco-resort near world's largest tropical wetland
Casa CaimanHotelPantanal, Brazilconverted farmhouse, main lodge with 18 rooms
Villa BaiazinhaHotelPantanal, Brazilprivate six-room stay
Villa CordilheiraHotelPantanal, Brazilexclusive seven-room option
OnçafariPlacePantanal, Brazilconservation project guests can see work
Instituto Arara AzulPlacePantanal, BrazilHyacinth Macaw Institute, conservation project
Coral SandsHotelHarbour Island, Bahamasbeachfront inn with cottages on Harbour Island
The Pink MermaidRestaurantHarbour Island, BahamasItalian fare with Caribbean twist

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These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World