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There have been a number of highly-anticipated luxury hotel openings in 2017. London, Paris and New York are all home to shiny new 5-star boltholes, but which are the best?
According to the annual ranking from Luxury Travel Intelligence, a members-only resource for affluent globetrotters, there were 14 properties that stood out above the rest and delivered on their promises of taking the luxury experience to the next level.
But it wasn’t good news for all the new luxury hotels that opened this year, however. LTI’s experts – who over the last 12 months have visited 74 new hotels around the globe, funding the experience themselves in order to ensure an unbiased and rigorous assessment – revealed that two new hotels disappointed them enough to make it onto the ‘worst’ list.
So, which hotels have got it right and which ones have some improvements to make this year? Here are the 14 best new luxury hotels of 2017, followed by the two worst, according to the high-end travel experts over at LTI.
14. The Whitby, New York
This new hotel from London based Firmdale Hotels impressed many when it opened in early 2017 billed as “a celebration of contemporary art and design.” The 30 seat state-of-the-art cinema and a unique Orangery are highlights.
This fine new addition to Cape Town’s luxury hotel scene occupies an exclusive location above the vibrant V&A Waterfront, making it an already popular haunt with international jet-setters. With just 28 beautiful rooms and suites, a stunning rooftop pool and the stylish Willaston Bar, it’s clear why the hotel has been so well received.
Complete with 141 spacious rooms and suites, an outstanding spa and two posh swimming pools, this new urban resort in Brazil’s Sao Paulo is as eye-catching as it is welcoming. The glass-walled wine cellar with personal sommelier Gabriele Frizon is well worth a visit.
The first Jackalope branded hotel opened in Victoria, Australia in May and has gone on to earn rave reviews from those who have stayed here. It offers spacious rooms and two exceptional restaurants within its intimate vineyard setting. Keep an eye out for new properties in Melbourne, Shanghai and Los Angele over the coming years.
Reinvigorating the historic Miami social club’s 1030s glory days, when the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Winston Churchill were keen guests, the new Four Seasons Surf Club features just 77 stylish rooms and 28 residences, as well as the fantastic Le Sirenuse restaurant.
An exclusive and paradisiacal island, Kokomo Island in Fiji is the brainchild of Australian property billionaire Lang Walker. His vision includes some 21 luxurious Fijian-styled beachside villas with their own private pool and traditional thatched roofs.
Dating from the late 1800s, the luxury Hotel Eden reopened in 2017 after undergoing a vast restoration project undertaken by owners the Dorchester Collection. The hotel now has 98 impeccable rooms with marble bathrooms an the latest in-room technology.
- 7. Nobu Ryokan, Malibu
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Set along Carbon Beach in Malibu, the first Nobu Ryokan hotel to open is owned by an illustrious foursome of billionaire Larry Ellison, chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and film producer Meir Teper.
6. Bürgenstock Hotel, Lucerne
Perched 2,800ft above Lake Lucerne, the August debut of the Burgenstock Resort was anticipated to be one of the openings of the year. And it didn’t disappoint; after nine years of planning and construction, it now dazzles with 102 impressive rooms and suites, a restaurant, alpine spa, lobby bar, wine cellar and cigar lounge.
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Situated in an enchanting Mayan forest of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, Chable Resort stands out with a stunning structural design, a beautiful spa, and an offering of first-class Mayan cuisine. It also has one of the planet’s largest tequila collections.
The Hôtel de Crillon reopened in July after a four-year renovation to reinstate itself as a Parisian landmark and one of the best hotels in the city. The hotel boasts flawless service, exceptional accommodations, an ideal location, and a new subterranean spa and swimming pool.
3. Villa La Coste, Provence
The 5-star Villa La Coste is a unique 5-star hotel in that it feels more like a luxury private home. Situated in the 600-acre Château La Coste organic winery in Provence, it has 28 contemporary villa suites which all feature a private terrace and spectacular views over the Luberon.
2. The Ned, London
This new London hotel and private members club from the Soho House is set in the former headquarters of an international bank. With a stylish rooftop pool, eight restaurants and bars, a gym, and spa complete with a beautiful basement pool, The Ned has everything you could want for a luxurious stay in the capital.
1. The Bulgari, Dubai
Understated luxury is not usually associated with Dubai’s luxury hotel scene, but Bulgari bucks the trend with its Dubai property when it opened late in the year – 5 December, to be exact. Striking architecture gives way to a pristine interior, while the private beach and beach club offer plenty of room to catch rays is style. Spread over 13 hectares, the hotel also features a 50-berth marina, excellent spa and a wonderful Italian restaurant helmed by chef Niko Romito.
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