Eero Saarinen’s historic TWA terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport was reborn as part of a major overhaul by a team that included Beyer Blinder Belle, Lubrano Ciavarra Architects, Stonehill Taylor, and INC Architecture & Design. The hotel redefines the airport hotel experience while amplifying the site’s midcentury splendor.

As the $4 trillion wellness market continues to grow, brands are trying to define what that means for hospitality. Enter Equinox, the highly anticipated hotel from the lifestyle juggernaut. SOM, Rockwell Group, and Joyce Wang translated Equinox’s ethos into a chic, sexy concept that is transforming an industry that is still testing the wellness waters.

When luxury brand Shinola decided to expand to hospitality in its native Detroit, it looked to local architecture firm Kraemer Design Group and New York firm Gachot to conceive a modern classic. The 129-room property features a welcoming mix of materials—all inspired by relics from the past uncovered during the renovation. “It has truly become Detroit’s living room,” says Gachot cofounder Christine Gachot.

Soho House founder Nick Jones grew his vision with the addition of roadside getaway Mollie’s Motel & Diner in Oxfordshire, England. In classic Soho House style, the simple yet stylish property marries throwback  design elements with modern details, maximizing its comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

Ace Hotel Group grew its footprint this year with the launch of two new brands. For the luxury concept Maison de la Luz in New Orleans, the company’s in-house design firm, Atelier Ace, partnered with Studio Shamshiri on a lavish urban retreat that celebrates the city’s European sensibility.

In contrast, Ace Hotel Group’s microhotel brand Sister City in New York’s Lower East Side is as intimate as it is efficient. The modern space takes cues from Japanese minimalism, featuring Italian cherry wood, terrazzo, and abundant greenery.

Another brand undergoing a growth spurt is the Standard (its Maldives resort also opened this month). Settling in across the pond in London’s former Camden Town Hall, the hotel was crafted by Shawn Hausman Design with a colorful, buoyant aesthetic that is truly one of a kind.

As Marriott’s Moxy brand continues its U.S. expansion, its Chelsea location is a lesson in contrasts. Conceived by Rockwell Group, Stonehill Taylor, and Yabu Pushelberg, the new-build property complements the neighborhood’s retro-industrial vernacular with a decadent interior, highlighted by a sumptuous material palette.

Ian Schrager’s EDITION brand planted a flag in the heart of Manhattan this year with the launch of its Times Square location. An escape from the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood, Yabu Pushelberg’s luxe design is characterized by lush foliage, a monochromatic color palette, and elegant amenities.

EDITION also went bicoastal this year, opening its first West Coast property in West Hollywood. Executed by iconic designer John Pawson, the dramatic and ornate design references the cultural revolutions of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, while featuring a material palette that looks to the future.

California was a hotbed for development, especially West Hollywood. 1 Hotels joins the mix of design-driven hotels (along with EDITION and the upcoming Pendry) with its outpost on Sunset Boulevard. AvroKO anchored the hotel in a series of courtyards that juxtaposes a natural, muted palette with a sustainably minded design.

Following successful openings in Brooklyn, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon, the Hoxton continues its U.S. dominance with a hotel in buzzy Downtown Los Angeles. In-house design team Ennismore partnered with Soho House on a design that reflects both French and Art Deco influences expressed through a restrained color palette and geometric moments.

Proper Hotels is expanding its portfolio with the opening of its Santa Monica location (Austin, Texas is on its heels). In Kelly Wearstler’s signature eclectic style, the design unites a sleek new build with an original Spanish Colonial Revival building, accentuating its Moorish details with an organic material palette.

Crafted by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, the sprawling Solaz Los Cabos resort serves as an idyllic hideaway along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. With staggered volumes, the layout responds to the site’s unique topography.

For the past few years, Washington, DC’s hotel scene has been undergoing a luxe evolution. Among those notable new offerings is the Conrad Washington, DC. With architecture by Herzog & de Meuron, design firm Rottet Studio imbued the sleek interiors with an opulent design scheme that is a triumph in understated elegance.

The seven-room Layering Courtyard celebrates the legacy of Beijing’s hutongs with a renovation from Archstudio that sparks a dialogue between the old and the new. “The design converts the traditional image of a deep courtyard into a contemporary hutong renovation,” says founder and principal Han Wenqiang.

The newly revitalized Raffles Singapore presents a contemporary take on the hotel’s original architecture for a timeless experience, courtesy of Champalimaud Design. By thoughtfully layering Singapore’s rich history via a refined and sophisticated lens, the hotel is a perfect marriage of past, present, and future.

Brought to life by project designer Aaron Rambo and owners Taylor Goodall and Mariana Barran de Goodall, the 300-year-old, five-suite Hotel Amparo in Mexico is a celebration of San Miguel de Allende’s vibrant culture. For the design, Rambo says he “imagined a crazy old aunt, married a lot of times, who traveled the globe only to return home with the things she’d acquired along the way.”

Shimmering along the banks of the Ping River, the 14-room Little Shelter from Bangkok-based Department of Architecture Co. is an ethereal retreat that reflects its surroundings—literally and figuratively. Indeed, the translucent fish scale-like façade sets the tone for the rule-bending, transformative design within.

Set on 103 acres in Coos Bay along Oregon’s southern coast, Bay Point Landing is a modern campground that encourages guests to disconnect. “The focus is more on lifestyle travelers who have a higher design expectation,” says Christian Robert of OfficeUntitled. “They get the experience of great service while preserving the flavor and aesthetic of camping.”