6 brand-new lodging options in 2025 redefine luxury and innovation, offering travelers unique stays in breathtaking destinations. From eco-friendly retreats to opulent city escapes, these accommodations provide world-class amenities, exceptional design, and unforgettable experiences for the modern explorer.
6 brand-new lodging options in 2025
One of our goals for the coming year? in order to check into and out of the best new hotels. These six homes away from home span ages and oceans, yet they all promise incredibly memorable stays, from heavenly urban eyries and bright desert oases to opulent tropical getaways and iconic addresses given a glossy makeover.
Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf Astoria is one of the most recognizable and illustrious hotel names. The brand opened its first New York location in 1893, and 36 years later, the Empire State Building emerged. Its replacement, which opened in 1931, held the title of the world’s tallest hotel until 1957. Renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon transformed the most recent version, which will finally reopen at that renowned Park Avenue address in mid-2025 after an eight-year makeover. This 375-room Art Deco masterpiece still has many of its original features, including the Grand Ballroom and Peacock Alley. Staying here will allow you to emulate both real and fictional nobility, such as Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Park Hyatt Tokyo’s iconic New York Bar, immortalized in the 2003 masterpiece Lost in Translation, remains one of the world’s most renowned hotel watering holes. Now, after an extensive restoration to mark its 30th anniversary, this Shinjuku landmark is set to reopen in October. Thanks to the expertise of Studio Jouin Manku, guests can once again channel their inner Scarlett Johansson or Bill Murray while soaking in the ambiance. One thing that remains unchanged is the breathtaking 360-degree view of Tokyo and Mount Fuji. Meanwhile, dining options range from the refined French brasserie Girandole to the sophisticated Japanese restaurant Kozue.
W Riyadh
The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh is a growing commercial and leisure destination that spans an impressive 1.6 million square meters and is already home to 95 buildings. The new W Riyadh will contribute to the cityscape. Seven restaurants and distinctive areas, such as the Living Room bar and the Wet Deck pool, will serve guests in the Saudi capital. A combination of intelligent infrastructure and a design approved by LEED, the most popular green building grading system in the world, promise sustainability.
InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
Halong Bay feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of Vietnam’s capital, even though it’s only three hours away. The Unesco World Heritage Site, known as the “descending dragon” in Vietnamese, features 1,600 amazing limestone karst islands rising magnificently from the renowned blue seas.
Set to open this month, InterContinental Halong Bay marks the region’s first luxury hotel, raising the bar with 175 guest rooms and five exceptional restaurants and bars. Notably, the rooftop Japanese spot, Roku, promises to be the biggest attraction. Its prime vantage point allows guests to soak in breathtaking sunset views over a dazzling landscape, creating a truly unmatched experience.
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
Cathay Members’ Choice Awards named Aman Nai Lert, a sister property of Janu Tokyo, as Asia’s must-stay sustainable hotel. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a verdant haven. The facility honors the trailblazing Thai developer who built the city’s first five-star hotel and the park where the hotel now stands, surrounded by a vast expanse of tropical gardens. Renowned starchitect Jean-Michel Gathy designed the Aman brand’s 25th Asian location, seamlessly blending luxury with urban tranquility. Featuring just 52 suites overlooking both the city and park, the property offers an exclusive retreat. Guests can enjoy a wellness center, indulge in teppanyaki and omakase dining, or unwind at the sophisticated jazz bar, making it a well-rounded destination.
25hours Hotel the Olympia
The 25hours brand strategically expands its presence in “micro-locations,” focusing on lesser-known neighborhoods rich in local culture. In this case, it highlights Sydney’s vibrant Paddington district by transforming a historic 1911 movie theater, seamlessly blending heritage with modern hospitality. The soon-to-open 25hours Hotel the Olympia features 109 rooms spread across six stories, all of which retain their Edwardian architectural characteristics and old-school charm. There is a convenient bus outside that goes directly to Bondi Beach, and you can walk to Sydney’s southern central business district.
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