Lonely PlanetJul 24, 2026
The best new hotels in the world
Lonely Planet writer and frequent checker-in-er Rebecca Wallwork shares her picks for the best new hotels in the world for 2026.
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- Hoanib Elephant CampHotelTented camp with desert elephants and Himba tribe.
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- The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesHarborside luxury hotel with coastal design.
- White ElephantHotelAspen, United StatesContemporary chalet feel with playful flourishes.
- WildLand Hope LodgeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRestored historic hunting lodge in northern Scotland.
- &BeyondHotelOkavango Delta, BotswanaTwo intimate, minimalist camps in Okavango Delta.
- Four Seasons CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaModern amenities in Cartagena's artsy Getsemaní neighborhood.
- GetsemaníNeighborhoodCartagena, ColombiaArtsy neighborhood in Cartagena.
- ONE | GTHotelGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsLuxury hotel and residential development in George Town.
- Hotel DaphneHotelHouston Heights, United StatesGuesthouse with bold art and quirky character.
- HypsiRestaurantHouston Heights, United StatesPays homage to The Heights's private drinking clubs.
- WildLand HopeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRetreat accommodations on Scotland's northern coast.
- St. ClementPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomClubby, homey, and chic hotel on the Thames.
- Café ClementPubLondon, United KingdomAll-day dining with al fresco seating.
- Bobbi's BarRestaurantLondon, United KingdomMoody atmosphere bar.
- London EyeSightLondon, United KingdomIconic view from some rooms across the Thames.
- Delano Miami BeachHotelMiami Beach, United StatesIconic South Beach boutique hotel with minimalist look.
- HOSHINOYA Nara PrisonHotelNara, JapanTransformed penal facility into a luxury resort.
- Nara Prison MuseumMuseumNara, JapanExhibits reflect on the realities of imprisonment.
- SongTeller HotelHotelNashville, United StatesDolly Parton's hotel, a love letter to Nashville.
- Casa RenoirHotelNoosa, AustraliaIntimate six-villa boutique wellness hotel.
- Explora’s El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLodge with stunning views of nature.
- Perito Moreno GlacierSightEl Calafate, ArgentinaThe Perito Moreno, Francisco Gormaz or Bismarck Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in…
- Cormorant at 55 SouthHotelPuerto Williams, ChileSouthernmost hotel for Antarctica Fly Cruise package.
- Baccarat RomeHotelRome, ItalySecond hotel venture by crystal barware company.
- 1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United States