We love nothing more than a new trendy boutique hotel. Being it’s the beginning of the year, HAP CEO & Editor-in-Chief Brandon Berkson shares his hyper-curated selection of the soon-to-open stays he’s most excited to spend the night at in 2025. Below, we share 11 boutique hotel openings on our radar.
Hotel Willa (Taos, NM)
Hotel Willa, opening in March, is a redesigned 1960s motel in downtown Taos, offering 50 rooms with Southwestern adobe style, local art, and scenic views of the Couse pasture and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The hotel features a pool, stargazing deck, and Juliette restaurant by chefs Johnny Ortiz-Concha and Maida Branch, focused on local, seasonal ingredients. And for the cherry on top, there’s an art gallery with an artist residency program.
Hotel Lucile (Los Angeles, CA)
Hotel Lucile, opening in LA’s hipster Silver Lake neighborhood come March, takes a 1931 church and turns it into a sanctum for modern travelers. Expect 25 stylish rooms, a restaurant and bar in the chapel (yes, with those glorious stained-glass windows), a sunlit pool, and a rooftop lounge with killer city views.
La Bahia Hotel & Spa (Santa Cruz, CA)
Set to open in late Summer 2025, La Bahia Hotel & Spa combines Mediterranean-inspired design, luxury amenities, and the historic charm of Santa Cruz, including a restored bell tower and 155 ocean-view rooms. With four dining concepts, a Moorish-inspired spa with sea-view saunas, and a prime location near Main Beach, this new boutique hotel celebrates Santa Cruz’s relaxed vibe and natural beauty.
The Bower Coronado (San Diego, CA)
Steps from the beach on San Diego’s upscale Coronado Island, The Bower Coronado will equip 39 rooms and the historic isle’s only sea-facing rooftop bar. Set to open in February, it embraces the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy, blending natural materials and serene design on the historic grounds of John D. Spreckels’ Japanese tea garden.
White Elephant Aspen (Aspen, CO)
White Elephant Aspen is bringing modern flair to the USA’s chicest mountain town, opening in late Fall 2025 with 54 sleek rooms designed by EMBARC. Located in the ski-centric locale’s West End area, the hotel offers spacious suites, including a jaw-dropping 1,660-square-foot Penthouse, plus exclusive perks like BMW shuttles and a curated art collection.
Laguna Coast Resort (Naxos, Greece)
Opening in May 2025 and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Laguna Coast Resort offers a luxurious escape amidst Naxos’ postcard-perfect wetlands, lagoons, and cedar forests. With 21 spacious suites featuring private pools and jacuzzies, this eco-friendly retreat is part of the brand’s Considerate Collection, ensuring a sustainable stay with minimal impact.
Vista Ostuni (Ostuni, Italy)
Vista Ostuni, opening summer 2025, is a chic 28-room boutique hotel in Puglia’s ‘White City,’ Ostuni. Housed in a 19th-century palazzo, it boasts luxury amenities like private gardens, a rooftop with panoramic views, and two restaurants.
Airelles Venezia (Venice, Italy)
Airelles Venezia, which will open as the brand’s first Italian luxury property come autumn, sits on the area’s less-hectic Giudecca Island. Away from Venice’s busy locus, it sports 45 rooms in three historic buildings. The stay features manicured gardens, three restaurants, a chic bar, an expansive spa, plus three pools.
The Twenty Two (New York City, NY)
Fresh off their London success and opening this month, The Twenty Two is crossing the pond this fall to plant its flag in NYC’s Union Square, taking over a storied landmark building. The design, masterminded by Child Studio, is a chic remix of classic American styles—think Shaker, Mission, and Craftsman, but with a modern twist. Alongside its stylish rooms, the new spot will feature a private club and a restaurant from the crew behind NYC’s favorite haunt, Raf’s.
Rosewood Mandarina (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)
Tucked away along Riviera Nayarit’s 200 miles of pristine coastline, the Rosewood Mandarina—part of the boutique-oriented eponymous hotel brand that ensures no two of its stays look the same—is a five-star oasis boasting 134 rooms, four pools, a swanky spa, a Japanese eatery, and a cliffside bar perfect for sunset sips.
Nihi Rote (West Timor, Indonesia)
Rote, a remote gem in Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda archipelago, will soon be home to Nihi Rote, a luxe resort with 23 private villas and pools overlooking the stunning Bo’a Beach. Set to open next winter, this haven is backed by Chris Burch and James McBride, who are also launching a hospitality academy to train locals for the high life.
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