The 64 Best Hotel Openings of 2023

We delve into this year’s standout debuts, broken down by region, across the globe

Words by: Katie Kervin + Alissa Ponchione

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Walker Warner Architects and NICOLEHOLLIS recently completed Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort; photo by Douglas Friedman

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December 21, 2023

The 64 Best Hotel Openings of 2023

We delve into this year’s standout debuts, broken down by region, across the globe

Words by: Katie Kervin + Alissa Ponchione

From statement-making properties in the Middle East to charming retreats in the U.S. and grande dame redos in Europe, it’s been a year of accelerated growth for the hotel industry. In fact, 2,212 hotels opened this year, according to Lodging Econometrics, a nearly 12 percent increase from 2022. We took on the daunting task of whittling down the top 60-plus openings, broken down by region, that came across our desks in 2023.