1 Hotel Mayfair, London

1 Hotels set down roots for the first time in Europe with a location in Mayfair. The nine-story, 181-room property was built to BREEAM standards, maintaining 80 percent of the existing structure. In keeping with the brand’s sustainable ethos, G.A Group incorporated upwards of 1,300 individual plants property-wide, while the lobby boasts a chandelier enveloped in live Spanish moss and a check-in desk made from a 200-year-old naturally felled oak tree from Sussex.

Architecture Firms: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (shell and core); and Studio Moren (hotel architect), London | Design Firms: G.A Group, London, in collaboration with SH Hotels & Resorts | Owner: Crosstree Capital Partners | Operator: SH Hotels & Resorts

Photo by Jon Day and Milo Brown

The Rome EDITION

Built in the 1940s, the former bank building that now houses the 91-room Rome EDITION exemplifies the Rationalist architectural style. Every element—from the showcase marble staircase to the preserved original lamps and statues—marries the brand’s defining aesthetic with a sense of history. The pièce de résistance is the hotel’s courtyard garden, an indoor-outdoor haven adorned with more than 400 plants. The property comes amidst a growth spurt for the brand, including the arrival of its first Southeast Asian outpost, the Singapore EDITION, this fall.

Design Firms: Ian Schrager Company, New York, and Patricia Urquiola, Milan | Owner: The Statuto Group | Operator: Marriott International

Photo by Nikolas Koenig

Maison Delano Paris

As the iconic Delano in Miami is reimagined after closing during Covid, the brand, established there in 1995 by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, is expanding with a new location in Paris. Occupying an 18th-century mansion, the hotel is now home to 56 light-hued rooms that embrace the architecture, the intimate Delano Bar, and the Piccasso-inspired La Chambre Bleue restaurant, which encircles the historic courtyard.

Design Firm: Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio, Barcelona | Owner: Katara Hospitality | Operator: Ennismore

Photo by Gaëlle Le Boulicaut

One&Only Aesthesis, Glifada, Greece

The brand’s first resort in Greece is situated on the Athenian Riviera. Formerly the Asteria beach club, a celebrity hotspot dating back to the 1950s, the revamp remains true to those glamorous roots while conjuring One&Only luxury. To that end, the exterior slats of the curved central building mimic traditional Greek screens, while windows frame views of the main pool and Aegean Sea. The 127 bungalows and villas effortlessly flow between the outside spaces and interiors, where timber and local marble in shades of pearl white and sand meet stone feature walls and slatted timber pergolas.

Architecture Firms: AUDO, A6Architects, and K-Studio, Athens | Design Firm: Muza Lab, London | Owner: Grivalia Hospitality | Operator: Kerzner International

Photo by Rupert Peace

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, France

Spanning a full block with a Belle Epoque façade framed by two domes, the storied Carlton Cannes—known as the first luxury hotel in the seaside city—has been given new life with a thoughtful restoration by Tristan Auer and restoration specialist Richard Lavelle. Drawing upon the natural light of the French Riviera, the dusky hues of the 332-room property (which also features 37 branded residences) are enhanced by some 750 craftspeople and artisans contributing works including Art Deco-inspired chandeliers, Cararra marble scales, and Raku ceramic pieces.

Architecture Firm: Richard Lavelle Architecte, Cannes | Design Firm: Tristan Auer, Paris | Owner: Katara Hospitality | Operator: IHG Hotels & Resorts

Photos by Amaury Laparra

Vermelho, Melides, Portugal

French fashion designer Christian Louboutin enters the hospitality space with Vermelho, a 13-room hotel located in the heart of Melides, Portugal, south of Lisbon. The hotel’s name means red in Portuguese and nods to Louboutin’s iconic color, which is found in tile floors and azulego panels in the guestrooms. Indeed, the eclectic, fantastical design is reflective of Louboutin’s audacious style and a celebration of the artists and artisans he admires.

Architect: Madalena Caiado, Lisbon | Interior Designer: Christian Louboutin, Paris | Operator: Marugal

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Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland

Located near a mountain range deep in the country’s remote Ásgarður Valley, the Blue Lagoon Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll (sister location to the geothermal spa in the Reykjanes Peninsula) offers access to Iceland’s wild interior in a luxurious setting. Guests are ferried via off-road vehicles across the snowy, roadless terrain to the property’s year-round 46-room hotel and six standalone cottages. Clad with wooden planks, angular rooflines echo the surrounding peaks, while a palette of wood, stone, and wool reflects the rugged landscape.

Architecture Firm: Basalt Architects, Reykjavík | Design Firms: Design Group Italia, New York and Milan, in collaboration with Blue Lagoon | Owner + Operator: Blue Lagoon Iceland

The Hotel Maria, Helsinki, Finland

Comprising four historic buildings originally designed for military officials between 1885 and 1930, the 117-key property has been reimagined by an all-Finnish design team, weaving its stately architecture with a Nordic style and bespoke furnishings. Drawing inspiration from Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna, ornate original wall and ceiling details mingle with a soothing neutral color palette and contemporary touches to suit the modern version of this muse.

Architecture Firm: Avarc Architects, Helsinki | Design Firms: Puroplan, Helsinki, in collaboration with Jana Sasko | Owner: Samla Capital | Operator: The Hotel Maria

Photo courtesy of the Hotel Maria

Raffles London at the OWO

The first property in the UK for Raffles Hotels & Resorts, the Raffles London is located in the Old War Office (OWO), built for the British Army in 1906 and the birthplace of the MI5 and MI6 security agencies. Part of author Ian Fleming’s inspiration for the Bond series, the building’s transformation into a 120-key hotel and 85 branded residences also includes a serene four-level Guerlain spa designed by Goddard Littlefair.

Architecture Firm: EPR Architects, London | Design Firms: Thierry Despont, New York; Goddard Littlefair (spa); and 1508 London (branded residences), London | Owners: Hinduja Group and Onex Group | Operator: Raffles Hotels & Resorts

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Paragraph Freedom Square, Tbilisi, Georgia

Marking the first Marriott Luxury Collection property in Georgia, Paragraph Freedom Square’s contemporary, curving glass architecture reflects the beauty of the city’s central square—renamed in 1918 as a symbol of national unity and independence for the Eastern European country. Inside, patterns inspired by the choka, a traditional woolen coat, blend with modern design elements in the public spaces and 220 guestrooms and suites.

Architecture Firm: Hausart, Tbilisi, Georgia | Design Firm: HAT Design, Paris | Owner: Georgian Co-Investment Fund | Operator: Marriott International

Photo courtesy of Marriott

Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, France

For two centuries, the Hanappier and Calvet winery, near the Garonne river in Bordeaux, stood as a staple in the region until a fire destroyed the wine cellars in 1966. In 2018, the Pichet family embarked on the renovation of the historic stone façade to craft the 92-room hotel and Japanese restaurant with a design that links past and future, East and West. Colors derived from local stone and brick meet rough concrete reminiscent of the original building’s warehouses, while organically patterned carpets and warm, diffused light nod to the art of Japanese living.

Architecture Firm: Advento, Pessac, France | Design Firm: Starck, Paris | Owner: Pichet Group | Operator: Ennismore

Photo by Gaelle Le Boulicaut

W Budapest, Hungary

Following the 2021 opening of the W Rome, the 151-room W Budapest showcases the W’s evolved direction with a sophisticated and playful style that marks a new era for the iconic brand. Housed in the historic Drechsler Palace, previously home to the Institute of Ballet, the captivating design takes cues from the French Renaissance with monochrome tiled marble flooring juxtaposing a palette of green, coral, and deep blue. W hallmarks remain including the ground-floor W Lounge, the epicenter of the hotel.

Design Firms: Bowler James Brindley, London and Bánáti + Hartvig, Hungary | Owner: QPR Properties Kft | Operator: Marriott International

Photo by Davide Lovatti

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam

For its second Amsterdam property, the 136-room Hoxton has breathed new life into a century-old landmark originally built by the Royal Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company. The design honors the building’s Art Deco roots while embracing the vibrant, youthful energy of Eastern Docklands neighborhood, layering original period features like stained glass windows with bold tones and playful, geometric patterns.

Design Firms: AIME Studios, London, and Nicemakers, Amsterdam | Operator: Ennismore

Photo courtesy of Ennismore

Roomers Munich, Autograph Collection

The 281-room property pairs an ultra-modern design with unconventional touches like the guestroom bathrooms wrapped in black Italian marble—the design firm’s take on a luxurious jewelry store. The centerpiece of the property is the Whisky Room. Resplendent in a lipstick red hue with a lacquered effect, it invites guests to immerse themselves in an indulgent experience.

Design Firm: Concrete, Amsterdam | Owner: Gekko Group | Operator: Marriott International

Photo courtesy of Concrete and Steve Herud

The BoTree, London

The BoTree, a 199-key new-build, stars natural tones, light oak wood, and lush foliage. Designed to emphasize craftsmanship, the lobby’s handmade terrazzo flooring nods to the design of the ceiling, while each room features a custom headboard inspired by the vibrant flower displays outside Marylebone’s specialty shops. Indeed, the intricate motifs were created with a weaving jacquard technique that provides a 3D-like effect and a striking tactile quality.

Architecture Firm: EPR Architects, London | Design Firm: Concrete, Amsterdam | Owner + Operator: Place III Hotels

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Manna, Arcadia, Greece

A former sanatorium built in 1929, the heritage-listed building is perched amidst a virgin fir forest in a mountainous area of Greece’s Peloponnese region. Preserved with little intervention by K-Studio, the 32-room hotel retains its gray limestone and wood and mosaic flooring, which meld with new, locally sourced stone, terrazzo, and chestnut paneling. Bespoke furnishings and plush carpets complement the earthy, textural materials and works by European artists.

Architecture Firms: K-Studio, Monogon Office for Architecture, and CS Architecture, Athens | Design Firm: K-Studio, Athens | Owner: Stratis Batayas | Operator: Marriott International

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