New & Noteable
It’s that time of year again. The time for New Year’s Resolutions… and ours are almost always of the travel kind. Get excited for 2020 with these new, notable, and Lily Pond Luxury approved soon-to-debut and recently-arrived hotel openings.
Domestic
New York City
2020 will be the year of high-end, resort-style brands making an entrance to the NYC hotel market. Two of our favorites include:
Aman New York from the sky.
Aman
Aman, known for gorgeously private resorts in often remote settings, enters New York with an 83 room urban resort in the former Crown Building. Expect a private garden terrace overlooking Central Park, a spa that occupies three full stories, and an indoor pool, amongst other perks.
Further downtown, Six Senses also plans a North American flagship in West Chelsea, boasting 137 rooms, two restaurants, and a signature spa.
We’re excited to see the third Miraval resort, a convenient option for our East Coast-based clients and an excellent addition to an area that already boasts a favorite in Canyon Ranch. Boasting 380 acres and a gorgeous Tudor-style mansion, the resort promises everything from equine activities to a Culinary Kitchen and of course, a fully-inclusive program of wellness activities.
2020 is an exciting year for luxury brands, as Montage plans its first entree into Sonoma County with a 258-acre resort and 130 bungalow-style rooms.
This gorgeous Calistoga resort promises Four Seasons luxury with an added bonus — a private vineyard onsite. For more info on napa, view our recent Napa luxury travel guide.
Mauna Lani, an Auberge Resort
Once a location where warrior kings came to get a little R&R, this new Big Island resort is everything you could want from an Auberge experience on the Kona Coast, featuring amenities like an onsite Hale‘I’ike (“House of Knowledge” cultural center), farm-to-table fare and more.
Caribbean
Rooms at Little Dix Bay
Re-opening after a multi-year closure, Virgin Gorda’s iconic beach resort is a hot ticket item for spring break and couple’s weekends. We can’t wait for the signature Tree House suites, as well as one-bedroom suites with private pools, as well as three restaurants serving local and farm-to-table options.
One&Only Mandarina, Mexico
One of several exciting openings from the One & Only brand this year, Mandarina is an exciting entrant into Riviera Nayarit. Standalone villas, treehouses, a beach club and more make this one to watch for next holiday summer.
Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Los Cabos
Technically just opened, we’ve been waiting for ages for this exciting and sexy Los Cabos entrant. The gorgeous property’s best feature? A nearly 30,000 square foot destination spa with a super private VIP area (Casa Privada) boasting a private plunge pool, massage room, lounge and steam area just for guests.
Europe
We’re a sucker for anything in the rolling hills of Italy, and the collection of nine farmhouses that makes up Castello di Reschio doesn’t disappoint. From an onsite equestrian program featuring Andalusian horses to truffle hunting and of course, wine tasting, there’s room to do everything or nothing at all.
Paris
Paris really never is a bad idea. Three openings in the City of Light make it an even better time to visit.
Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc, the brand best known for over-the-top luxury in places like St. Barths and the Maldives preps for a spring Paris opening, promising 26 rooms and 46 suites in the famed city of light.
The iconic luxury brand, part of the Marriott collection, plans a 2020 opening for its 76-room Paris property. Expect a serene courtyard and convenient proximity to major attractions and shopping, thanks to its central Triangle d’Or location.
J.K. Place Paris
Perfectly positioned on the hotter than hot Left Bank, J.K. Place’s first opening outside of Italy is going to be the destination for intimate luxury at just 29 rooms. You can expect chic touches like Hermes desk lamps, a Sisley spa, and Casa Tua, an Italian restaurant that nods to the brand’s roots.
100 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Offering up some of the best views of the famed Edinburgh Castle, this former private members club is going to be the first of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection in Scotland. We’ll keep an eye on details about this late 2020 planned opening.
Nobu — the hotel brand, not the restaurant — is on fire. We’re excited to see the second Nobu in London open, following sister property in Shoreditch. The second hotel will offer both a restaurant with Japanese-Peruvian fusion and 249 rooms in the West End.
Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel
There’s very little not to love about a Rocco Forte hotel, and when the brand renovates an iconic Palazzo overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, we’re pretty sure we’ll be booking this one on the regular.
One & Only Portonovi, Montenegro
The perfect combo with Croatia, One & Only gives us yet another reason to visit Montenegro with the brand’s first European hotel, boasting perks like six (count ‘em!) pools, four restaurants and rooms overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
Asia
Bangkok
Four Seasons Bangkok
Located along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this 101 suite-and-villa hotel offers four restaurants and a spa.
The same ownership team as the Capella brings another gem to the area with nearly-next-door Four Seasons, a 299-room resort promising a see-and-be-seen hotel with seven restaurants and bar, an infinity pool with river views, and an amazing array of local art.
Tokyo
Just in time for the 2020 Olympics, two splashy new hotels come to Tokyo.
Perfectly positioned in Toranomon, one of Tokyo’s best neighborhoods, the new EDITION promises a cool cocktail bar, signature restaurant, and 206 rooms and suites.
Four Seasons Tokyo
The top six floors of a 39-story building, the city’s second Four Seasons overlooks the Imperial Palace.
All of these properties will include value-added amenities for LpL travelers including upgrades If available, breakfast for two guests daily, credits and local amenities. Reach out directly to plan your next escape.
