The hottest new luxury hotels around the world

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The hottest new luxury hotels around the world

By Shivani Vora
Updated

Are you mapping our your next holiday? These luxury offerings are raising the bar.

It's a new season with a raft of new hotel openings, and there are a number of notable properties that travellers will be able to check into before the end of 2016.

Here are eight of the best launches to put on your wish list.

QT Melbourne

Where? Melbourne

When? Opened September 1

The latest in a series of chic, cheerful hotels around the country, the purpose-built new building in the heart of Melbourne's CBD features 188 rooms inspired by the 'Paris End' vibe of the city, with bold designs and custom artworks. Capitalising on Melbourne's food focus, the hotel features the Pascale Bar & Grill, a sleek lobby cake shop, a Korean-themed bar called Hot Sauce and a Japanese knife store. Prices start from $350 a night.

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Where? The Maldives

When? November 1

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At 22 acres, this 77-villa property is a retreat with a "water amphitheatre," a spa, a nature centre and a dive centre on a private island in a Maldivian atoll. The St. Regis name is known for high end attention to detail so the property should have no problem attracting loyalists. Prices from $2365 a night, including breakfast.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Where? New York

When? September 19

The 189-room Four Seasons, set in part of a new 82-story Robert A.M. Stern-designed skyscraper in lower Manhattan, will attract both business and leisure travellers. The downtown area has really developed as a destination, and the hotel has plenty to offer. Property highlights include the steakhouse Cut by Wolfgang Puck, the chef's first restaurant in Manhattan; a seven-treatment-room spa; and a 75-foot-long lap pool. Prices from $800 a night.

Soho House Barcelona

Where? Barcelona

When? Mid-October

Set in a striking 18th-century building in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, this 57-room property has Gothic architecture and an aesthetic that blends modern and rustic. Amenities include an Italian restaurant, a rooftop with city and sea views and a spa. "Soho House does a great job with accommodations and has a big following," Smith said. Prices from $330 a night.

Pendry San Diego

Where? San Diego

When? December 15

This hotel, in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, is the debut of Pendry, the luxury brand from Montage Hotels & Resorts. The airy property has 317 loftlike rooms, a rooftop pool, a spa and six restaurants and entertainment venues. The hotel has a great design sense, and you get the top level of service at a more affordable price tag. Prices from $660 a night.

The Poli House

Where? Tel Aviv, Israel

When? October 15

Set in Tel Aviv's vibrant Magen David Square, the 40-room Poli House is near the Mediterranean beachfront and has contemporary interiors created by the designer Karim Rashid and a rooftop pool with city views. Because most hotels in Tel Aviv are larger chains, the Poli is a welcome change and will draw in younger travellers. Rates from $247 a night, including breakfast.

The Dewberry

Where? Charleston, South Carolina

When? Opened September 5

Charleston has lacked a luxury hotel, according to Small, but that scenario may have changed with the opening of the Dewberry, overlooking the city's historic Marion Square. The property has 155 rooms, each with eclectic furniture; there's also a spa and a Southern restaurant, Henrietta's Brasserie, that has been open since June and is already a local favourite. Prices from $430 a night.

The President by Akaryn

Where? Vientiane, Laos

When? Early November

The Thai hospitality brand Akaryn brings much-needed upscale accommodations to the capital city of Laos. The landscape and culture in Laos are stunning and haven't been discovered compared with other parts of Southeast Asia such as Vietnam. The 32-suite resort has a prime position near attractions like the Haw Phra Kaew Temple; there is also a large spa, six food and beverage outlets and an outdoor infinity pool. Prices from $345 a night.

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