AD’s 2024 Hotel Awards: 20 Stunning New Hotels for Global Exploration (2024)

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection

Fort Worth

Ranch water meets refined luxury at this Lone Star State hot spot, designed by BOKA Powell. Equestrian elements (think rivet details, leather surfaces, hammered floorboards) nod to cowboy culture while contemporary art from the collection of owner Jo Ellard celebrates the creative legacy of the surrounding Cultural District. From $609 per night.

Casa Monti

Rome

AD100 maximalist Laura Gonzalez has put a fresh, colorful spin on dolce vita glamour at this boutique gem (the Italian cousin of La Fantaisie in Paris). Bold hues, punchy patterns, and groovy lines converge in its bohemian rooms. For the ultimate aperitivo, head to the rooftop bar. From $482 per night.

The Emory

London

This all-suite marvel from Maybourne—the group that brought us Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Berkeley—occupies a new building by architect Ivan Harbour and the late Pritzker Prize winner Lord Richard Rogers. Its 11 floors (plus four underground) have been entrusted to a creative who’s who, including Alexandra Champalimaud, Patricia Urquiola, and André Fu. From $2,050 per night.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

New York City

Martin Brudnizki remixes Gilded Age glamour at this Big Apple showstopper, which spans a historic mansion by McKim, Mead & White and a contemporary tower by Perkins Eastman and PBDW Architects. True to form, the AD100 titan has left no surface untouched—from the Portrait Bar’s salon-style art hangings to the ruched wall treatments of elevator banks. From $895 per night.

Hôtel du Couvent

Nice, France

To reimagine a 1604 convent, hotelier Valéry Grégo assembled a veritable dream team: Studio Mumbai and Studio Mediterranee for the architecture, Festen for the interiors, and Tom Stuart-Smith for the gardens. Limewashed floors and stone walls now frame a warren of 21st-century pleasures, from the Roman-style baths to the elegant yet restrained accommodations to the Saturday farmers market. From $420 per night.

The Jaipur House

Mount Abu, India

Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur in 1897 and later converted into a hotel, this Rajasthan icon has entered a bold new chapter courtesy of designer Marie-Anne Oudejans, who updated the historic rooms in her signature stripes and punchy palettes. From $132 per night.

Janu Tokyo

Tokyo

Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, the inaugural Aman offshoot builds on the brand’s reputation for warm minimalism with richly layered interiors—each room a tone poem of natural materials, neutral colors, and tactile fabrics. The concept (distinguished by its lower price point) previews additional Janu projects now in the works from Montenegro to Saudi Arabia. From $684 per night.

L’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay

Cernay-la-Ville, France

Bernardaud porcelain, Pierre Frey fabrics, period woodwork—it’s only the crème de la crème at this sprawling estate, built by Cistercian monks in the 12th century and later rescued from disrepair by Baroness Charlotte de Rothschild. Designer Cordelia de Castellane (of Dior Maison fame) oversaw the latest refurbishment, leaving no charming country-house detail unconsidered. From $300 per night.

Le Grand Mazarin

Paris

Tapped by boutique hoteliers Maisons Pariente, AD100 veteran Martin Brudnizki trained his gaze on three 14th-century buildings in the heart of the Marais, enlivening the interiors with vernal hues, daring silhouettes, and decorative savoir faire. The indoor pool, cocooned in frescos by Jacques Merle, is reason enough to make the trip. From $525 per night.

Longfellow Hotel

Portland, Maine

The celebrated design studio Post Company has brought its Midas touch to Maine, teaming up with the locally based Uncommon Hotels on lodgings that satisfy the city’s long need for boutique options. Kick back in the elegantly paneled lobby and bar or sweat it out in the Scandinavian-style infrared sauna. From $499 per night.

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Designer Tara Bernerd oversaw a complete overhaul to this Belmond classic, tucked in the swish coastal enclave of Riviera Maya. Mexican craft takes center stage (think handwoven textiles, Saltillo floor tile, pottery galore) in the Guerlain spa and 72 rooms, among them 10 new waterfront suites. From $1,095 per night.

One&Only One Za’abeel

Dubai

With top-notch accommodations designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, One&Only’s first urban resort is an oasis of luxury. But it’s also a wonder of engineering. Neighboring skyscrapers by the architects Nikken Sekkei share what is being called the world’s longest cantilever—home to the hotel’s infinity pool. From $460 per night.

Otro Oaxaca

Oaxaca, Mexico

The latest from Grupo Habita is a rugged showcase for Oaxacan craft—from the building itself (designed by the locally based RootStudio) down to the handmade furniture and linens. Don’t miss the rooftop pool, with its killer views of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, or the surreal subterranean spa. From $600 per night.

Raffles London at The OWO

London

Built by architect William Young in 1906, this Edwardian Baroque landmark—originally Britain’s War Office—has been reborn as the Singaporean hotel group’s first UK location. The building alone is a masterpiece, with mosaic halls, ornamental ironwork, and exquisite masonry (all restored under EPR Architects). So too is the refresh, a historically sensitive tour de force by the late, great Thierry Despont. From $1,385 per night.

The Ranch Hudson Valley

Sloatsburg, New York

Nimble AD100 historicist Steven Gambrel has transformed a 1904 mansion into the inaugural East Coast outpost of the California wellness retreat, luring seasoned yogis and stressed-out urbanites alike with calm, comfortable interiors that bridge past and present. From $2,575 for a three-night, dual occupancy stay.

The Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Set on 620 acres, Edition Hotels’ first Caribbean property channels the awe and beauty of a cenote with three main structures that converge around a central circular form. The design—a collaboration between Ian Schrager, AD100 Hall of Famer David Rockwell, and Edmonds International—nods to the natural scenery, with a materials palette that foregrounds bamboo, teak, travertine, and limestone. From $729 per night.

Rosewood Munich

Munich

Steps from the city’s central square, Rosewood’s debut hotel in Germany spans two historic edifices—a former bank and a Baroque mansion. Hilmer Sattler Architekten Ahlers Albrecht oversaw the preservation, working with hospitality veteran Tara Bernerd to blend Bavarian traditions with contemporary sophistication throughout the interiors. From $850 per night.

Soho House Mexico City

Mexico City

Located in what was once a private residence, at the heart of Colonia Juárez, Soho House’s Latin American premiere is a feast for the eyes, with local textiles, vintage finds, and custom pieces deployed throughout the historic rooms. (Those include a dedicated tequila bar and a vinyl lounge.) For now, there are only four for members to rest their heads, but fear not: There are more on the way. From $700 per night.

Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park

Tokyo

Conjured by architect Keiji Ashizawa, this tranquil and compact wonder makes the most of its parkside perch, with a rooftop pool that gazes out across the canopy and floor-to-ceiling windows that blur indoor-outdoor lines. From $380 per night.

Wilderness Mokete

Mababe Despression, Botswana

Just nine suites in total, this remote camp offers an ingenious means to sleep beneath the stars thanks to its system of retractable roofs. Wooden walkways link the tents with a shared swimming pool and dining areas, but beyond that you won’t find other lodgings on the surrounding 120,000-acre reserve, known for its close encounters with abundant fauna. From $1,212 per night for dual occupancy.