You can find any reason to hop on an airplane especially if it involves a plush new hotel. Well, the good news is that you have plenty of compelling hotels that opened recently or are coming up on the scene. Whether you want to keep it California Dreamin’, or go for something slightly more exotic, like the country of Palau, there are hotels that make these destinations worthy of your travels this year. These are a few new hotels in 2024 that should be on your radar.
The Hotel: Four Seasons Explorer, Palau
Location: Koror, Palau & the Western Pacific Ocean
The Four Seasons Explorer is the most unique way to explore the Micronesian island nation of Palau. Out of all the new hotels in 2o24, this one is the msot perfect for adventurers. Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts launched the “cruising resort” in October of 2023, and it has since become wildly popular. You’ll have the chance to embark on daily adventures, both underwater and on land, giving you the best possible chance to experience the unspoiled beauty of Palau. As a guest, you can expect to take up to three dives each day, in addition to snorkeling trips and “fish talks” with the yacht’s on-board marine biologist. Cultural explorations are also available for those who would like to learn about the history and traditions of Palau.
The Hotel: SHA Wellness Clinic
Location: Cancún, Mexico
For over twenty years, SHA has been the destination for wellness junkies all over the world, and the Mexico location is just as impressive as the original. SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico is an extended-stay hotel with gorgeous views and top-notch service. What makes the hotel so unique is the devotion to improving your health. Here’s how it works: While booking your stay, you’ll get to choose between five wellness programs, essentially deciding which area of your health to focus on. Once there, just relax and let the staff work their magic.
The Hotel: The Ranch Hudson Valley
Location: Sloatsburg, NY
Located less than an hour from New York City, The Ranch has everything you could ever want in a luxury fitness retreat. You’ll get to choose between a four-day or five-day program before you arrive. Each program consists of 25 guests and includes plenty of hiking, yoga, strength training, and even a daily massage. The meals are seasonal, nutritious and always organic.
The Hotel: Six Senses La Sagesse
Location: La Sagesse, Grenada
Sometimes you just need to relax on a sunny beach, sink into the sand, and let your stress melt away. Six Senses LaSagesse is the place to do that. Located in the beautiful country of Grenada, Six Senses has something you’ll enjoy, whether you’re looking for some quiet time on the beach or an exciting new experience. The resort is equipped with several pools, an organic garden, a boutique, earth lab, 24 hour fitness center, underwater activities, and a 24-hour Guest Experience Maker. The resort’s spa offers every treatment under the sun and the restaurant serves hand-picked, organic produce from the garden.
The Hotel: Four Seasons Cartagena
Location: Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
The Four Seasons will be opening a new hotel in Cartagena, Colombia later this year. The hotel will be located in the Getsemaní neighborhood. Four Seasons is currently renovating a group of 16th-century buildings to create the hotel, which will include a total of 131 rooms, 27 of which will be suites. There will also be two ballrooms, four restaurants and lounges, a spa, fitness center, and two rooftop pools, making this location one of the best new hotels in 2024.
The Hotel: The Emory
Location: Old Barrack Yard, London, England
Located by Hyde Park in London, The Emory just opened this April and has already risen to popularity. The Emory is the sister hotel of Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley. It is also the first all-suite hotel to appear in London. One of the reasons why The Emory is so special is Surrenne. Surrenne is a private member’s club focusing on health and wellness. All guests at the hotel are given membership to Surrenne for the duration of their stay, including use of the fourth-floor Tracy Anderson fitness studio. In the hotel’s restaurant, ABC Kitchens, you can enjoy a delicious meal while overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is well known for his other ABC locations, but the restaurant is the first of its kind in the UK.
The Hotel: Regent Santa Monica Beach
Location: Santa Monica, California
Regent Santa Monica Beach opens this summer. When it comes to new hotels in 2024, this one is one of the most anticipated. Its stunning location isn’t the only thing you’ll love about it. Inside the hotel, renowned chef Michael Mina is set to open a new restaurant, Orla. Also inside the hotel, Ayesha Curry will be opening her very own café and boutique. As if these weren’t reason enough to visit Regent Santa Monica Beach, the new Guerlain wellness spa will offer every treatment imaginable.
The Hotel: Six Senses Kyoto
Location: Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Six Senses Kyoto is a haven for travelers who wish to relax and embrace Zen culture. While booking your stay, you’ll get to choose between a view overlooking the hotel’s courtyard, the city of Kyoto, or the garden of the Toyokuni Shrine, built in the 16th century. The hotel’s restaurant, Sekki, gives you the chance to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients. Even the cocktails served at the bar are influenced by Japanese flavors and ingredients. Something that makes the hotel so special is then way smart technology is used in the wellness spa. Wellness screening and biohacking are two unique services that the spa offers. The commitment to wellness makes it one of the most exciting new hotels in 2024.
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