As we enter 2024, the hotel industry is gearing up to welcome a series of remarkable new openings worldwide.

These hotel projects promise not only exceptional comfort, but also unique experiences for travelers eager to discover new things.

From New York to Tokyo to exotic destinations, let’s take a closer look at the most anticipated hotel openings that will shape the industry throughout the coming year.

In the heart of the prized private community of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, St. Regis is preparing to make its debut, marking a first in the region.

The 200-room resort will feature a private beach, direct access to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada golf course, as well as seven pools and seven dining options overseen by executive chef Diego Muñoz.

Facilities also include a 10-room Iridium spa, a cigar and rum lounge, a beach club and a kids’ club.

This year, Costa Rica‘s Papagayo Peninsula will unveil Central America’s first ultra-luxury boutique resort, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences.

Aimed at the most discerning eco-adventurous travelers, this project, named Nekajui, spans 1,400 acres in a private club community on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast.

In Riviera Maya, Mexico, The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai will open in February in the heart of a 620-acre nature reserve.

This luxurious establishment will feature a lagoon-style swimming pool, a beach club with a private pool, and two restaurants run by Mexican chefs.

There’s also a domed yoga structure above the spa, with hydrotherapy basins, an outdoor pool, a Turkish hammam, an infrared room and several treatment rooms.

In New York, the iconic Waldorf Astoria, closed since 2017, will reopen this year with art deco architecture preserved by designer Pierre-Yves Rochon.

The renovated 375-room resort will offer some of the largest accommodations in Manhattan, with a 30,000+ sq. ft. spa and signature restaurant.

Since 1931, the Waldorf Astoria has embodied refinement and elegance, welcoming celebrities from all over the world to its luxurious suites, making it a legendary venue.

Scheduled for fall 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida, The Vineta Hotel will open two blocks from Worth Avenue.

The new Oetker Collection hotel, part of the Fine Hotels & Resorts collection, an exclusive program offered by American Express, preserves the pale pink façade while introducing a distinctive European ambience. With the number of units reduced from 53 to 41, the experience promises to be exclusive, while the eclectic Leopard Lounge promises lively evenings.

Nobu makes its Canadian debut with an ambitious project in Toronto’s vibrant entertainment district.

The establishment will include a 36-suite hotel, 660 residences, a wellness center, and a two-level Nobu restaurant with a terrace offering panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the city skyline.

Founded by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the company combines modern luxury with minimalist Japanese tradition.

Rosewood Amsterdam, the brand’s first hotel in the Netherlands, will open in 2024. It will have 134 rooms, many with canal views.

Housed in the former Palace of Justice from 1665, with a significant architectural, historical and social history, the hotel will be ideally located close to Amsterdam’s main attractions.

Amenities will include three restaurants, a spa, indoor pool, fitness center and event spaces.

In Paris, theHôtel Balzac is currently undergoing a complete transformation. Scheduled to open in June 2024, the hotel will feature warm, subtle 1930s-inspired decor, as well as world-class facilities such as a Japanese spa and Pierre Gagnaire’s three-Michelin-star restaurant.

The 19th-century residence is just a few minutes’ walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.

Nestled on Ummahat Island in the heart of a conservation area along the Red Sea, the St. St. Regis Red Sea Resort has just opened its doors in December.

Accessible by chartered boat or seaplane, the private island that houses the luxury resort offers white-sand beaches, lush tropical gardens and is surrounded by the world’s fourth largest barrier reef system.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore this little-known natural treasure through a variety of aquatic activities such as diving.

Also on the Red Sea, in Nujuma, Saudi Arabia, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers an exceptional private retreat with 63 modern villas inspired by shells.

This is the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in the Middle East. Nestled along the beach and above the water, these villas are decorated with found objects, local art, a sea-view pool and even a telescope.

There’s also an indoor-outdoor spa and a conservation center.

Kerzner International’s One&Only One Za’abeel, Dubai’s first vertical urban resort, promises to deliver an ultra-luxurious experience combining the energy of Kerzner’s iconic beach resorts with urban glamour.

The H-shaped structure comprises two skyscrapers linked by The Link, the world’s longest cantilever, housing renowned restaurants such as Anne-Sophie Pic’s, as well as the longest infinity pool in the United Arab Emirates.

In Morocco, the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat At Kasr Al Bahr opens in early 2024.

Nestled in the imperial capital of Rabat, this sumptuously restored establishment, nicknamed the Palais au Bord de la Mer, offers 200 rooms in the former 18th-century royal residence, surrounded by lush gardens, with vibrant restaurants, a spa fit for royalty, and several luxurious recreational facilities.

This winter, Waldorf Astoria opens its first Indian Ocean property in the Seychelles, on Platte Island. The complex will comprise 50 units, mainly beachfront villas with private pools, set around a private lagoon, each with a personal concierge.

Facilities will include six restaurants and bars, a spa with six treatment rooms, a beauty lounge and steam room, a kids’ club, an open-air observatory, tennis courts, and a marine conservation discovery center.

In Okinawa, Japan, the long-awaited Rosewood Miyakojima is scheduled to open in late 2024. It will feature 55 villas with private pools and breathtaking sea views. Designed by Dutch studio Piet Boon, the complex will emphasize harmonious integration with local nature.

Four restaurants and bars will offer seafront concepts featuring local produce. The resort, overlooking the East China Sea, includes a spa and the surrounding area offers Cape Higashi-Hennazaki and Okinawa’s Yonaha Maehama beach.

In January, the SO/ Maldives opened its doors, offering a new dream hotel in the Maldives. Nestled on the crystal-clear Emboodhoo Lagoon, this 15-acre estate offers 80 beachfront and waterfront villas, as well as a Côte d’Azur-inspired beach club and wellness camp.

The SO/Maldives, part of Ennismore’s trendy SO/ collection, promises a luxurious experience blending fashion, art and design, and is just 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé’s Velana International Airport.

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In our guide to saving on hotels with points, you’ll discover how to accumulate these precious points.

In short, with this constellation of exceptional hotel openings across the globe, the year 2024 looks promising for the hotel industry!