Ask five different skiers what their favourite alpine
destination is and we’ll bet our precious lift passes you’ll get
five firm votes for Les Trois Valées. After a day spent whizzing
down the slopes, there’s no better feeling than crashing
at a cosy, chic pad. Step forward, M Lodge. Sitting pretty in the
tranquil town of Saint-Martin-De-Belleville, the property has 25
guest rooms done up with timber-clad walls, faux-fur headboards,
stone floors and floor-to-ceiling windows flaunting dramatic
mountain vistas. You’ll also find purchasable artworks by native
artist and gallerist Amélie du Chalard, walk-in-wardrobe spaces and
Milky Way light installations. Downstairs, a slick spa comes
complete with a well-equipped gym, treatment rooms, sauna and
swimming pool – sore muscles, be gone. The pièce de résistance,
however, has got to be the dining room, with its mirrored ceilings,
marble walls and mish-mash of snug seating choices – and an
appropriately elevated food and drink offering.

Opened December 2022

The countdown to May 2023 is officially on, when our favourite
aparthotel group is set to shake up Berlin’s accommodation landscape with the
opening of Locke at East Side Gallery. Located in the vibrant
Friedrichshain quarter, the new outpost’s 176 apartments, stylish
co-working spaces, sophisticated bar and in-house restaurant will
all carry Locke’s legendary high-spec finish, plus other design
details reflective of the capital of cool’s fabric. There are four
different room types to choose from, spanning studios to
river-facing suites. Short stay? Opt for a studio, where
brushed-concrete walls, wicker screens, jewel-toned velvets and
dried plants frame top-notch kitchenettes, spa-like bathrooms and
airy living areas.

Opening spring 2023

Margate is in for a treat next summer, when the newest
GuestHouse acquisition will fling open its seafront doors. Following the successful
rollout of their Bath and York outposts, brothers Tristan, James
and Tom Guest have been busy restoring No.42, a beautiful
18th-century townhouse. The intimate 21-key stay will feature a
rooftop bar, beachfront café, swanky spa and a restaurant serving
all sorts of seasonal delights. In true GuestHouse style, interiors
have been brought to life through collaboration with local artists:
expect bed valances and ceilings upholstered by Jo and Jess of
Margate Design Collective and nature-inspired illustrations by
printmaker Laura Ann Coates. The icing on the cake? Bedrooms come
armed with turntables, hand-picked reading materials and beach
essentials. (Also, whisper it, we’ve heard of a Brighton launch
pegged for late 2023.)

Opening summer 2023

It was just a matter of time before The Hoxton set its sights on
the Scottish capital – and we couldn’t be more
delighted about it. The property, which will be the hip hotel
chain’s fifth UK outpost, will house 211 rooms spread across 10
stitched-together Georgian townhouses. Interiors, helmed by
Ennismore, will sport fun pops of colour, the type of textures you
want to touch and abstract artworks. The bolthole will also have
event spaces, an elegant restaurant and in-house gallery, all at
guests’ disposal. But that’s not all: the opening comes with the
added bonus of Hox Homes – a handful of self-contained
three-bedroom apartments. Your 2023 staycation destination,
sorted.

Opening summer 2023

Billed to launch in summer 2023, Broadwick Soho’s 57
individually designed rooms will include nine suites and a
super-slinky penthouse suite. But it’s the Sicilian-inspired
terrace restaurant that we’ll be making a beeline for at aperitivo
hour. Marrying the gritty glamour of Seventies Soho with the opulence of an eccentric British
townhouse, Martin Brudnizki’s first foray into hotel design is as
good as they come, bringing a fresh new beat to the ever-warm
embrace of London’s liveliest corner.

Opening summer 2023

Hotelito by MUSA – a 13-bedroom retreat – rests on one of the
most pristine beaches we’ve ever laid eyes on: picture marble-white
sands fringed by dancing palms and a labyrinthine jungle we’d
happily get lost in. With the judicious use of tropical hardwood
and local stone ensuring the building merges seamlessly into the
surrounding landscape, it’s little wonder this Mexican newbie has made it into the Design
Hotels network. Crafted with creatives in mind, each of its
standalone live-work studios has been purposefully designed so that
you can work on your craft and live just upstairs. And if you’re
still not sold, there’s also a saltwater bio-pool, bike park and
beach club to bounce around in.

Opening spring 2023

So, this place doesn’t actually open until 2024, but it would be
rude not to spotlight the world’s first energy-positive (ie
producing more energy than it consumes) hotel. Situated in the
Norwegian Arctic Circle, Svart will stand on wooden piles on the
waters of the Holandsfjorden fjord, at the foot of the Svartisen
glacier. Promising to be much more than just a place to bed down,
the circular structure, which is topped with solar panels, will
flaunt a farm-to-table restaurant, indoor-outdoor wellness hub and
sound-healing studio. Outdoor enthusiasts, take note: activities on
offer will cover everything from ice climbing and fishing to
foraging and meditating beneath the starry sky.

Opening spring 2024

Hospitality brand Drift arrived on California’s sun-kissed turf in 2021, and it’s
safe to say it’s been making waves ever since. Drift Santa Barbara
is set to open in early 2023 on the bustling State Street. Dreamed
up by local architecture group Anacapa, original features from the
building’s 1920s shell have been carefully retained, complementing
a fresh, minimalist aesthetic. Rooms, of which there are 45, are
decorated in characteristic distressed wood, with plaster walls and
brass detailing, while floor-to-ceiling windows allow plenty of
natural light to flood in. Menus pay homage to the Golden State’s
natural larder in the two dining spaces, Dawn and Dusk – the
former, an outdoor artisanal coffee house; the latter, a sexy,
low-lit cocktail bar.

Opening spring 2023

Arriving at this lakeside hideout, set amid tall grasses and
clapboard cottages, fishing boats and weather-beaten boardwalks,
you’d never believe you were only a 15-minute drive from Amsterdam. Housed in a historic, whitewashed timber
building that was once an inn for sailors and fisherman, De
Durgerdam will offer 14 bedrooms, a snug library, bar, restaurant
and waterfront terrace. Headed up by Aedes – the Amsterdam-based
group behind the development of Soho House Amsterdam and The Hoxton
– the hotel will be packed with thoughtful design details such as
headboards made from tree trunks and the sort of rainfall showers
that make you go in for a second round of shampoo. The beating
heart of the property will be restaurant De Mark, a project
conceived by two award-winning chefs, which will serve menus filled
with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Opening spring 2023

First Soho, and then Paris? Martin Brudnizki, you’re teasing us.
Anchored just a short stroll from the banks of the Seine, Hôtel Le
Grand Mazarin is among a slew of exciting Parisian openings (we’re
looking at you, Hôtel Dame des Arts and TOO Hôtel) and it’s one of those decadent dens
that make us giddy with excitement – all hand-crafted wallpapers,
vintage lampshades, shuttered windows and dazzling decorations
(we’re renovating our apartment at the mere thought of it). Guests
will find references to the legendary literature and music of the
surrounding Le Marais neighbourhood in 61 individually designed
rooms (including 11 suites), a sublime bar-restaurant and around
the knockout swimming pool. Meanwhile, the flamboyant bed curtains,
flower-topped bedside tables and seductive lighting have us
planning ahead for our next retreat with our main squeeze.

Opening spring 2023

Nestled in the sleepy Austrian town of Bad Gastein, this mountain escape might just be
our new favourite wellness destination. Interiors, by Piotr
Wisniewski of WeStudio, see local materials used to create a
connection with the nature-rich surrounding landscape – elements of
which can be traced through pine-panelled walls and oak flooring.
While we love the minimalist bedrooms, we think it’s the treatment
offerings you’ll be most excited about. The Cōmodo spa will use
essential oils alongside Gastein’s naturally healing thermal waters
to create tailored sessions. Elsewhere, two saunas, an indoor pool
and concentrated plant-based power shots are on hand for a proper
detox – meet you there for dry Jan.

Opening spring 2023

New York’s finest hotels? The city’s hipsters will no doubt
point you in the direction of Crosby Street and The Whitby – and if
they don’t, you’ve asked the wrong people. Brought to us by the
groundbreaking Firmdale group (hello, London’s Ham Yard and Charlotte Street Hotel), the two
properties are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new sibling in
autumn 2023. Spread across 11 floors, the Warren Street Hotel will
include 57 uniquely designed rooms and suites, plus 12 private
residences – each with an outdoor terrace and sweeping skyline
views. Interiors, headed up by the hotel’s co-founder, renowned
designer Kit Kemp, will be a celebration of contemporary design,
with standouts including a smart drawing room, orangery and the
Warren Bar and Restaurant. Tribeca’s hottest new hangout? You heard
it here first.

Opening autumn 2023

After one glance at Montenegro’s Mamula Island Hotel, we’re pegging
the tiny Balkan country as our first sun-soaked pit stop of summer
2023. Sitting pretty on a previously uninhabited island, the
19th-century fortress has been renovated by the pioneering
architects at MCM London. The original shell has been preserved,
and interiors peppered with breathable fabrics, organic textiles
and local crafts make for a truly tranquil set-up. While access to
the hotel requires a short boat ride, the holistic spa,
sun-drenched courtyard, three restaurants, four bars, numerous
outdoor pools and a private beach mean there’s plenty to keep you
occupied once you reach the off-grid location.

Opening in early 2023

It’s no secret that we’re borderline obsessed with just about
everything that Standard Hotels does. Launching in spring 2023, the
group’s Singapore debut is enveloped by a lush botanical garden.
Built from the ground up, 143 rooms will be decked out with quirky
mid-century interiors and playful retro accents courtesy of the
Ministry of Design, while an artfully styled infinity pool,
restaurant and bar are set to make this a honeypot for creative
types. You’ll find us flitting between the Orchard Road’s glitzy
boutiques, before returning for a cocktail whipped up by one of the
team’s master mixologists.

Opening in 2023

Nestled in the much-storied region of Arcadia, this elegant
enclave is set to become the Greek mainland’s snazziest sanctuary. Designed
to offer guests a pleasure-packed getaway, the hotel is kitted out
with rattan chairs and ceilings, linen curtains, open-plan bedrooms
with leather banquettes, copper roll-top tubs and luxe bathroom
vanity units. Reflecting Manna’s mountainous location, a strong
focus on wellbeing and reconnecting with nature is at play in the
ritual and treatment rooms, library, lounge areas and communal
dining space. Wild treks and sunset yoga sessions, here we
come.

Opening autumn 2023

Alright, alright, this Hebridean hotel might teeter on the
glamping side of the accommodation spectrum, but its cute
collection of bothies is sure to elevate the island’s staycation appeal. With 45 timber-clad
cabins, a whisky-stacked bar, design-driven restaurant, Nordic
sauna and cinema, it promises to be the ultimate outdoor retreat.
Stay in one of the wilderness cabins, partly for its king-sized bed
and underfloor heating, but largely for the undisturbed views
across Loch Portree. Anyone brave enough for a wild-swim sesh?

Opening spring 2023