2024 was perhaps my biggest year yet, especially from a personal perspective.
17.12.2024 - 21:25 / travelpulse.com / Lacey Pfalz / New Hotel
It’s the end of the year, and many of us inevitably start to wonder around this time what there is to look forward to in the New Year. Here at TravelPulse, looking forward means we’re excited about new hotels and resorts opening next year!
While this curated list of 25 of the coolest new hotels and resorts opening in 2025 isn’t exhaustive, it should start to help encourage your wanderlust.
We’ve also got lists for new resorts opening in the Caribbean and Mexico coming through the end of the year, so be sure to stay tuned for those region-specific lists!
Happy New Year!
Located on the scenic Canggu coast in breathtaking Bali is the Regent Bali Canggu, which opens this winter. The serene luxury resort will feature 150 suites and villas for couples and families to enjoy, a beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean and six hectares of gardens. The resort will also offer five dining concepts, including two by award-winning Chef Andrew Walsh, along with a spa and Regent Club concept, which offers exclusive access to a lounge and infinity pool area.
Facade of the Orient Express La Minerva in Rome. (Photo Credit: © mr. tripper)
For the first time, the esteemed Orient Express is opening its own hotel: La Minerva in Rome. Opening in spring of 2025, the Orient Express La Minerva offers a luxurious haven in the heart of Rome at the Piazza della Minerva. The hotel is located in a building dating back to the 17th century and has been restored to modern glory. It’ll feature luxurious accommodations, a drinking venue, a ballroom for large events and a rooftop restaurant and bar featuring views of iconic sites like Saint Peter’s Basilica.
Rendering of the courtyard at The Florentin in Frankfurt. (Photo Credit: Althoff Hotels)
The Florentin in Frankfurt, part of the Althoff Collection, will open in September 2025 as a new 147-room luxury hotel. Located within the turn-of-the-century building, the hotel will offer a selection of room categories to suit many travelers, from its 95 studios to its 3,500-square-foot Presidential Suite. Located near the Main River and the city’s museum district, it offers a great location from which to explore the city.
Exterior rendering of the Althoff Dom Hotel. (Photo Credit: Althoff Hotels)
Located right within Cologne’s historic district next to the wondrous Cologne Cathedral is the Althoff Dom Hotel, opening November, 2025. The luxury hotel will not only boast cathedral views, but also views of the Rhine River. It’s located in what was formerly the Dom Hotel, which dates back to 1840, but will be fully revitalized when it opens under the Althoff Collection. The Althoff Dom Hotel will feature 130 rooms and suites.
Opening in spring of 2025 is the Faena New York, offering 120 rooms and
2024 was perhaps my biggest year yet, especially from a personal perspective.
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