New Luxury Hotel Openings Slated for 2022

As 2022 is quickly approaching, we share some exciting new hotel openings around the globe that are slated for next year.

Sensei Porcupine Creek (pictured)

• Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
• Opening Date: 2022
• Description: As Sensei’s second retreat and first United States mainland retreat, Sensei Porcupine Creek will convert a 230-acre private estate, nestled against the Santa Rosa mountains in Rancho Mirage, California, into an ultra-luxury wellbeing experience. The tranquil and intimate setting will feature a small number of hotel rooms in the former estate house, as well as private villas clustered throughout the luxurious property. Renowned for its private golf course, world-class tennis facilities and notable guests, Sensei Porcupine Creek will offer similar spa, nutrition, movement, and other wellness and sports programs found at its sister facility, Sensei Lāna’i, A Four Seasons Resort in Hawaii. The retreat features a state-of-the-art diagnostic center, yoga and fitness pavilions, a relaxing swimming pool and the culinary delight of Sensei by Nobu. Sensei was founded by Larry Ellison, technology pioneer and co-founder of Oracle, and Dr. David Agus, a world-leading physician and scientist, The New York Times best-selling author and CBS News contributor. At the heart of the Retreat experience is the Sensei Way, which distills preventive health science, data and research into three simple paths for everyday living: move, nourish and rest.

Bitter End Yacht Club

• Location: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
• Opening Date: Reopening In the 2021 winter season
• Description: Following a four-year closure and a complete rebuild and reimagination rooted in its sense of place and storied history, Bitter End Yacht Club, a 64-acre island outpost located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is set to reopen its doors, docks, and companionways! Bitter End 2.0 will see a new nautical village, anchored by buildings that function in vastly improved capacities to past landmarks – the Clubhouse Restaurant, the Quarterdeck Marina building, the Watersports Center, and the Reeftique shop. Joined by a Kid’s Activity Center, a Provisions Market, and an exciting new beach bar.

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Opening Date: Early 2022
• Description: The 236-room hotel will be home to four distinct dining experiences including a landscaped rooftop solarium which will enjoy panoramic views of the City. With conceptual design by the world-renowned architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Handel Architects, the 12-story Flat Iron-inspired building is a contemporary interpretation of the area’s historic architecture. The project also includes 242 residences and a dedicated space for local non-profit theater company, Magic Theater.

Ritz Carlton Melbourne

• Location: Melbourne, Australia
• Opening Date: 2022
• Description: Destined to be an attraction in its own right as the tallest hotel in Australia, upon arrival guests will enter the hotel lobby via the porte-cochere and take a direct elevator straight to the hotel’s sky check-in on level 79, offering panoramic views across Melbourne’s CBD and beyond. Featuring 263 luxury hotel suites with quality finishes and furniture, guests will enjoy state-of-the-art bathrooms, breathtaking views, and luxurious amenities including day spa, restaurants and bars, concierge services, function rooms, business centre, 500-seat grand ballroom, and outdoor garden terrace.

Peppers Richmond 

• Location: Melbourne, Australia
• Opening Date: Mid-2022
• Description: The latest Peppers outpost, and third in Victoria, Australia, will be situated on the historic Bridge Road in Melbourne’s lively inner-city suburb of Richmond. Featured facilities in the 80-room hotel will include a restaurant, state-of-the-art gym and rooftop bar with views over Melbourne Cricket Ground and the botanic gardens. Owing to its location, the bar in particular is expected to become a go-to destination during major sporting and cultural events for both locals and hotel guests.

Shangri-La Hotel, Melbourne

• Location: Melbourne, Australia
• Opening Date: 2022
• Description: Sapphire by the Gardens will be a new luxury development, including the long awaited Shangri-La Hotel, Melbourne. When completed, the five-star Shangri-La Hotel will include 500 guestrooms with three levels of amenities, including a sky lobby, restaurants, spa, fitness center, pool and ballroom. The second tower will include 300 luxury residential apartments as well as office space. A sky bridge will connect the two towers and retail space will occupy the lower levels of the development.

The Langham, Gold Coast

• Location: Gold Coast, Australia
• Opening Date: Spring 2022
• Description: The Langham, Gold Coast, opening in Spring 2022, will feature 169 well-appointed rooms and suites on the Gold Coast of Australia, as well as the Jewel Residences by The Langham, which will include 170 serviced apartments designed and built to the brand’s very exacting specifications. Located on Surfer’s Paradise, the hotel and serviced apartments are in the central and tallest of the three landmark towers that will encompass the Jewel development. It is the first and largest development with direct beach access to be built in the coastal city in the last 30 years. There will be an on-property spa, Chuan Spa, offering treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophies in a tranquil setting, encompassing 5300 square feet with seven private treatment rooms, a health and beauty area, a fitness center, an indoor free-form pool and an outdoor swimming pool. There will also be a 7000 square ft ballroom for weddings and social events, and four additional meetings rooms and a multi-function space for events and gatherings of all sizes.

Saba Rock Resort – North Sound, British Virgin Islands

Saba Rock Resort, the iconic island paradise in the British Virgin Islands that is known amongst sailors, yachties and divers, is reopening on October. 16. After a complete rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 2017, Saba Rock is bringing back the charm and vibrant atmosphere of the former island day tripping destination and elevating it with a modern look, luxury accommodations, and new culinary offerings. The island resort now boasts nine finely appointed guestrooms and suites, an expansive restaurant, cool lounge, rooftop sunset bar, as well as onsite dive shop, retail shop and spa room. The resort’s new design, by ADR Architects, celebrates the resort’s history and location with natural materials accented by the colorful accents inspired by the Caribbean including special odes to its past with artifacts proudly on display and playful elements such as a working phone booth all the way from England. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of aquatic offerings including diving, snorkeling, scuba, snuba, kitesurfing, yacht charters, island tours and more.  The island also offers dockage and moorings. For more information or to book, visit www.sabarock.com

Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa® - Cancun, Mexico

Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa® is the latest resort from Mexican Caribbean tourism pioneers Royal Resorts®. Set to open in February 2022, the 540 all-suite resort provides an “Authentic Cancun” experience with a blend of classic hospitality, contemporary chic, signature dining, and activities for all ages. The elevated all-inclusive resort will feature an impressive array of amenities including two oversized pools, a children’s pool with a water play area, Alea Spa, watersports, swim-up bar and beach bar, Uno Kids Club and a Family Room for video games and movies, and more. Royal Uno offers an exclusive dining experience with nine restaurants and bars serving international, Mexican, Italian and Asian cuisine, a café, and a Grab & Go counter. For additional information, visit www.royalunoresort.com or follow @RoyalUnoResort on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Hotel La Compañía, Casco Antigo – Panama City, Panama

Hotel La Compañía, Casco Antiguo, home to the meticulous restoration of a 1688 Jesuit mission in Panama, is the first Central American hotel to join the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Opening in early 2022, Hotel La Compañía celebrates Panama’s storied past and will serve as a place where the destination’s history comes together with the modern Casco Antiguo experience. The hotel’s unique design and architectural plan focus on three distinct wings - Spanish Colonial, French Colonial, and American Beaux Art. Historians and designers worked together to maintain the historical integrity of the property while incorporating contemporary amenities. Seventeen-century lumber and brick were restored and reused in the restoration of the hotel, religious artifacts were sourced and added throughout the design to pay tribute to the building's original time as a monastery, and custom artwork throughout the hotel celebrates its history. The design-forward hotel will become a living museum, immortalized, and feature 88 luxurious guestrooms, five restaurants, two bars, a rooftop sky lounge, spa, and fitness center, among much, much more. More renovation updates and booking information, visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/panama/hotel-la-compania-casco-antiguo-panama/ptyub.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

In Spring 2022, The Fifth Avenue Hotel will open in the heart of New York’s NoMad neighborhood and will be spread across two distinct structures – a new 24-story glass tower and a restored 116-year-old building originally crafted by famed architects, McKim, Mead & White. The inaugural property from Flâneur Hospitality focuses on tailoring the guest experience to delight, engage and foster curiosity, while the interiors are centered on three main themes – The Collector, Romanticism, and a return to Classicism – all inspired by the historic building’s history.

Rosewood Doha

Opening this year, Rosewood Residences Doha will consist of an ultra-luxury hotel with 185 exquisite guestrooms and sumptuous suites, 173 serviced apartments for longer-term stays and 300 residences available for purchase. The hotel is set to be one of the city’s most dynamic culinary destinations with a collection of eight innovative outlets and a 1,500-square-meter ballroom which will showcase sleek interiors and state-of-the-art technology.

Rosewood São Paulo

In early 2022, the opening of Rosewood São Paulo’s will mark a major milestone for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts as the brand’s first South American property which will redefine the local landscape and set a new standard for luxury hospitality in São Paulo. Located in Cidade Matarazzo, a complex of elegant buildings dating back to the twentieth century, the hotel will be housed in a historic, landmark building spread across the fully restored hospital building and a new tower designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. In addition to the 160 guestrooms and suites and 124 Rosewood Residences, Rosewood São Paulo’s extensive amenities will include six restaurants and bars, two pools, and Asaya, Rosewood’s integrative wellbeing concept.

Rosewood Vienna

Opening in Summer 2022, Rosewood Vienna will be housed in a historic 18th-century building which was the former headquarters for Erste Group Bank AG and situated on Petersplatz, one of the most famous squares in Vienna’s Old Town. The brand’s fifth European property will serve as an unsurpassed gateway to one of the region’s most charming destinations combining the best of European architecture and design with a refined yet modern style. The hotel will offer 99 spacious guestrooms and suites, and the property will also feature a variety of dining and entertainment options, such as a rooftop bar with exceptional views of the city and an intimate restaurant appealing to guests and locals alike.