Add These Hot New Luxury Hotels to Your 2019 Travel List

Image: New luxury hotels are on the horizon. (photo via BrianAJackson /iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Image: New luxury hotels are on the horizon. (photo via BrianAJackson /iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Wed December 12, 2018

New luxury hotel openings around the world are sure to be adding intrigue to some of the most popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations this year and next.

Virtuoso has narrowed the list for aspiring travelers with its list of the hottest upscale hotels debuting worldwide over the next few months.

Those looking for properties in scenic settings, that offer stunning design and that wow with impeccable service, look no further than these upcoming hotels.

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam

The hotel opened November 15, 2018, and is perched on an exclusive beach and is home to 26 villas with infinity pools, cellars with premium wines and designated butlers.

Virtuoso guests receive an upgrade upon arrival if available, daily buffet breakfast for two, $100 equivalent food and beverage credit, complimentary Wi-Fi, and early check-in and late check-out based upon availability.

Silversands Grenada

The Silversands Grenada opened this month and is already a Caribbean gem. Located on Grande Anse beach, the property offers a minimalist design that showcases the beauty of the destination. Guests can also take advantage of local experiences such as waterfall chasing and organic farm visits.

Virtuoso guests receive special amenities such as upgrades, daily breakfast, $100 resort credit, complimentary Wi-Fi access and more.

Belmond Cadogan Hotel

The U.K.'s Belmond Cadogan Hotel, coming in winter of 2019, will offer a glamorous London stay. Located between Knightsbridge and Chelsea, the historic property will have 54 rooms, two-thirds of which are suites.

Exclusive Virtuoso amenities will include daily breakfast for two in the restaurant, multi-course lunch or dinner for two, one-way chauffeur transfer to/from Heathrow Airport for One Bedroom Suite bookings and above, complimentary Wi-Fi, and early check-in and late check-out if available.

Six Senses Bhutan

Coming in the winter of 2019, a total of 82 suites will be located in five different locations, each with a different theme, and offer an intimate experience for guests.

Daily buffet breakfast for two, a special amenity, complimentary Wi-Fi access and early check-in and late check-out if available are amenities available to Virtuoso guests.

Rosewood Hong Kong

The new Rosewood Hong Kong will join a number of high-end hotels opening in the winter of 2019. The property will occupy 43 floors of the multi-use new Victoria Dockside arts and culture district.

Available only to Virtuoso guests are upgrades upon arrival if available, daily semi-buffet breakfast for two, $100 equivalent food and beverage credit, complimentary Wi-Fi, and early check-in and late check-out if available.

The Lodge at Blue Sky

Located on a 3,500-acre ranch in Park City, Utah, the Lodge at Blue Sky will open this spring, giving guests the chance to reconnect with nature with horseback riding or fly fishing in summer, and skiing or snowshoeing in winter.

Exclusively for Virtuoso guests are upgrades upon arrival if available, daily full breakfast for two, $100 resort or hotel credit, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and early check-in and late check-out if available.

Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Hotel de la Ville will open at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome this spring. Just steps from the Trevi Fountain, the 18th-century palazzo will be reborn as a vibrant hotel, with three restaurants, a stylish rooftop bar with spectacular Rome views, and a two-floor spa and wellness facility.

Virtuoso guests staying at the hotel will receive an upgrade upon arrival if available, daily buffet breakfast for two, $100 USD equivalent food and beverage credit, complimentary Wi-Fi, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability.

Equinox Hotel, Hudson Yards

Equinox Hotel, located in the Hudson Yards neighborhood in New York City, will open this summer. This Equinox Hotel incorporates the fitness mantras of its high-end clubs and will project a message of "high-performance living."

Virtuoso guests will receive upgrade upon booking if available; daily Continental breakfast for two; $100 hotel credit; complimentary Wi-Fi access; early check-in and late check-out if available; complimentary one-way airport transfer for suite reservations (minimum two-night stay); and complimentary one-way private helicopter airport transfer for Equinox Suite reservations (minimum two-night stay).

Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti

In Italy, the Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti will offer 23 wellness residences and 88 suites, delivering Lefay 's signature elements: light, nature, silence and open spaces this summer.

Virtuoso guests will receive upgrades upon arrival if available, daily buffet breakfast for two, a complimentary 50-minute massage for two, a dinner for two, Wi-Fi access, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability.


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