2022 is the year the world is seemingly returning to normality, and with it comes many new exciting openings across the globe. From the world's first energy positive hotel, a riverside Welsh Retreat to 14-man sail yacht to explore the Indonesian Archipelagos.
Svart, Norway
Hanging over a Norwegian Fjord, Svart almost looks to be floating in it’s dramatic glacial scene. The hotel is the ‘world’s first energy positive hotel’, powered by 85 percent solar energy, with the aim to be off-grid and self-sufficient in 5 years. Guests of the 100 rooms are transformed into ultimate Norwegian wellness through mind and body, through a range of high-tech SPA activities and reconnecting with nature in the great outdoors.
Gleneagles Townhouse
‘From countryside flair to life on the square’, Gleneagles is embarking on city life to the iconic Edinburgh address of St. Andrews square. Gleneagles Townhouse 33 bedrooms provide a quintessentially Scottish escape, complete with an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop terrace in addition to a private members club.
From £495 per night
Cali, Mykonos
Positioned above the hotel’s private beach on Mykonos’ eastern edge, Cali guests can enjoy the slower side of the island within 40 private villas formed through marble, ancient rocks and other traditional greek materials. There is a god-like feel to the place. Each villa is complete with a salt-water pool, and the hotel boasts extensive gardens, a Mediterranean restaurant, 110 metre pool and a spa that oozes tranquillity.
From £795 per night
Janu, Montenegro
Set above the glistening Adriatic sea, Janu encourages guests to nurture their curiosity. Spend days island hopping, scuba diving and hiking before returning to the state of the art SPA. Alternatively enjoy one of the many lounges and bars with an aperitif to take you into the evening as the sun sets over the sea.
Opening 2023
Vela Yacht, Indonesia
An almost hotel which dreamily floats through the Indonesian waters, with 7 cabins and dedicated 18-man crew. Drop by each archipelago where you can find your own adventure, be it hiking with Komodo dragons, an array of watersports in pristine bays, or days filled with yoga and meditation. Too good to be true and an absolute must to share. Setting sail this spring.
Homestead Lodge, SA
A new approach to safari comes to Nambiti, a quietly unknown but thriving nature reserve, where luxury and sustainability are combined at Homestead Lodge. Due to open this year, the 12-bed eco lodge will be nearly completely solar powered, follow a strong farm to table and ethos, and consistently follow advice from the community to ensure all that is done gives back to the delicate ecosystems.
Habitas
Todas Santos
The latest upcoming addition to the HABITAS family comes to Todas Santos, an hour's drive from San Jose airport, but a whole new world. Set within the crossover between desert and sea, sustainability is the foundation here. The 35 rooms are built using sustainable materials only, and refreshingly the resort is completely plastic free. This is for those who wish to spend dawn to dusk outdoors.
The Albion, Wales
From the creators of Fforest, the Albion is a riverside welsh dream. Set within two old warehouses either side of the River Teifi, the hotel echoes its maritime past, with the classic cosiness that it’s founders excel in. The perfect environment to escape into for a weekend without boarding a plane.
Le Grand Mazarin, Paris
What Vogue is calling ‘your new Parisian bolthole’, the latest family-led venture by Maison Pariente opening in October. In the iconic Marais district, like all their properties, Le Grand Mazarin will welcome you in with open arms, where you can dive into a private pool. If it is anything like our currently favourite Le Coucou and Loupinet, we’ll be in love. Opens October 2022