As we look ahead to 2024, it’s time to round up the hottest new openings for travelers to add to their hotel hit list. From Gran Meliá’s Milanese debut to Nobu’s new Canadian opening, Cenizaro’s first desert resort and COMO’s new ski outpost in the Dolomites, we’ve compiled the latest offerings from the world’s leading hospitality brands. With landmark openings spanning some of the world’s most captivating destinations, there’s never been a better time to start plotting travels, be it a culture-filled city break or a rejuvenating escape in a remote Greek island.
Europe
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, Milan December 2023
The highly anticipated Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá will open its doors in December 2023, in the historic heart of Milan. A landmark opening for the brand, Palazzo Cordusio will occupy the lovingly restored 19th-Centruy Palazzo Venezia, one of the city’s most iconic buildings and formerly the headquarters of Assicurazioni Generali, close to the Piazza del Duomo and Castello Sforzesco. A haven for gourmands, the hotel will house a chic patisserie, bistro, cocktail bar, and a stylish rooftop bar and terrace with spectacular Duomo views. Blending Italian flair with Meliá’s signature Spanish hospitality, Palazzo Cordusio offers a gateway to Milan’s great cultural heritage through a selection of curated experiences: shop in the famous Vittorio Emanuele galleries; enjoy opera at La Scala or see da Vinci’s The Last Supper first-hand.
ME Lisbon 2024
Perfectly positioned to explore all the Portuguese capital has to offer, ME Lisbon is set to open its doors in 2024. Showcasing the brand’s signature avant-garde design with high-quality service and a variety of culinary offerings including a Radio Rooftop Bar with panoramic views of the city, and over 600m2 of meeting and event space. Located in downtown Lisbon alongside the Eduardo VII Park and Marquês de Pombal Square, the 213-room hotel will feature a striking semi-transparent glass façade, designed by Portuguese architect João Paciênia.
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece Summer 2024
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is bringing The Luxury Collection by Marriott to the peaceful island of Patmos. Expected to open in summer 2024, following an extensive renovation, the resort will be the only luxury resort on the peaceful Island of Patmos, a destination acclaimed for its picturesque coastline and unique, spiritual energy. Fringed with traditional fishing villages, a unique volcanic landscape and secluded coves, the rugged coastline of Patmos offers the ultimate setting for complete relaxation. Drawing inspiration from the island’s rich heritage, Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece is slated to offer a tranquil, timeless escape located in the serene beauty of Grikos Bay with 56 guestrooms, suites and villas, a Spa, a signature restaurant and a bar and terrace with breath-taking bay views. Rest of The World
The Residence Douz, Tunisia January 2024
Serving as a gateway to the Sahara, Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts’ first desert resort, The Residence Douz, opened its doors this month. Surrounded by glistening golden sands and swaying palms, the brand’s second opening in Tunisia comprises of 50 elegant villas, two gourmet restaurants and a sprawling Spa by Clarins. With a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to explore, guests are encouraged to venture outside the resort by jeep, camel or quadbike and fully immerse themselves in the destination. Guest ambassadors are on hand to arrange a variety of excursions, from day trips to the village of Matmata, famed for its troglodyte houses which one clayed the home of “Luke Skywalker” in Star Wars, to a luxury camping experience in Tembaine.
COMO Alpina Dolomites December 2023
COMO Hotels & Resorts is opening its latest luxury year-round resort, COMO Alpina Dolomites on 7th December 2023 promising an unparalleled alpine experience. Located in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol, amongst the majestic Dolomites, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, the resort is situated in Val Gardena on the Alpe di Siusi, one of Europe's largest high-altitude plateaus. Nestled within a landscape characterized by towering peaks, sprawling valleys and alpine meadows, the resort features 60 thoughtfully designed rooms. Holistic wellness is one of COMO’s core pillars and COMO Alpina Dolomites in no exception. The COMO Shambhala Retreat offers an expansive wellness programme that includes a 22m indoor pool, a 7m outdoor pool, a sauna, fitness centre and beauty sanctuary. With its prime location, guests can enjoy sweeping views of some of the most famous peaks in the Dolomite Mountain range.
Nobu Hotel and Residences Toronto 2024
Rising 45-stories in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Entertainment District, Nobu will make its Canadian debut in 2024 with the opening of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Toronto. Situated above the historic Pilkington Glass Factory with two dramatic residential towers housing 660 units with the hotel located atop the west tower offering dazzling, panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the city skyline. The 36-suite urban resort features a private hotel lounge, wellness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and the highly anticipated 15,000 sq ft, two-level Nobu restaurant with separate bar & lounge, two private dining rooms, sushi bar and outdoor terrace.
