With new hotels opening around the globe, planning trips in 2024 means more choices—and harder decisions—about where to stay. These eight boutique and upscale hotels promise more than a restful night: each is designed to immerse guests in its setting for a memorable stay.
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Château des Fleurs
Located on one of the world’s most famous avenues, a 1910 building now houses Château des Fleurs, a luxury boutique hotel on the Champs-Élysées. The property draws inspiration from the grace and lightness of 19th-century Parisian balls and the Belle Époque. With 27 rooms, the hotel offers a bar and restaurant, gym, spa and thoughtfully designed guestrooms that emphasize natural light, rounded headboards, ceiling reliefs and colorful Murano glass lamps. The atmosphere blends historical charm with contemporary comfort for an elegant Paris stay.
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TRUNK(HOTEL) Sapporo, Japan
TRUNK Hotels is expanding into Hokkaido with TRUNK(HOTEL) Sapporo, scheduled to open in spring 2027. As the brand’s first property outside Tokyo, and its first to include a spa, the Sapporo hotel will feature a bright, naturally lit café, bar and lounge, a restaurant focused on Hokkaido ingredients and a multipurpose space that includes a theater. The design and programming aim to reflect local culture while delivering the signature hospitality of the TRUNK brand.
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The Artisan at Tuscan Village
For travelers in the United States, The Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village in Salem, New Hampshire, offers an upscale stay within Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio. The 165-room hotel includes a luxury outdoor pool and terrace, an indoor-outdoor fitness facility, a sundries market and business services. Guests also have access to the neighboring Tuscan Kitchen, The Rooftop Bar and Caffè Artisan, making it a convenient and stylish base for exploring the region.
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Almalusa Alfama, Portugal
In Lisbon’s historic Alfama neighborhood, Almalusa Alfama occupies a carefully restored 12th-century building and offers an intimate experience with just 25 rooms and suites. Interiors favor local and national Portuguese brands and materials, creating warm, authentic spaces. The hotel’s Delfina Café serves a mix of Portuguese tapas, regional wines and inventive cocktails, while 24/7 concierge service ensures thoughtful assistance throughout a guest’s stay. The property places visitors steps away from the narrow streets and cultural heartbeat of Old Town Lisbon.
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Cannúa
Cannúa is the world’s first high-end eco-lodge constructed from sustainable earth bricks, set in the Colombian Andes about 40 minutes from Medellín’s airport. The property includes 18 accommodations—six cabanas and two junior suites among them—along with a spa, bar and a restaurant recognized among Colombia’s best. The restaurant highlights lost flavors of Colombia using ingredients from on-site organic gardens. Cannúa offers adventure excursions and local experiences and is actively reforesting land using permaculture methods to restore ecosystems and work toward a carbon-negative footprint.
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Uga Riva, Sri Lanka
Opened November 1, Uga Riva in Negombo sits on a five-acre coconut plantation centered around a restored 180-year-old manor. The main house features seven bedrooms, a traditional courtyard and open verandas, offering a sense of historic grandeur complemented by modern amenities. Reimagined with contemporary comforts, Uga Riva preserves its legacy while providing guests with relaxed luxury and the opportunity to experience Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural surroundings.
Étoile du Nord, France
Étoile du Nord, the newest addition to the Haute Montagne collection, brings two contemporary adjoining chalets to Val d’Isère. After a decade in development, the property reinterprets the traditional alpine chalet with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan kitchens featuring large stone islands and bespoke furnishings. Accessible via a private tunnel driveway, the estate accommodates up to 14 guests across two wings and offers spa areas, private cinemas and game rooms, indoor/outdoor pools, 24-hour concierge service and private chefs for a full luxury mountain escape.
Casa Monti, Rome
Debuting in the first half of 2024 from Leitmotiv—the same group behind La Fantaisie in Paris—Casa Monti brings 36 elegant guestrooms to Rome’s Rione Monti neighborhood. The boutique hotel includes a restaurant, bar, rooftop and spa with views over the Eternal City. Its central location puts guests within walking distance of major attractions like the Roman Forum and Via Cavour, making it an appealing base for exploring Rome’s historic center.