New Year, New Openings
2017 promises plenty for the discerning global wanderer – here are 15 new hotels and resorts slated to open this year and piquing our interest already
![Nestled within a lovingly restored fortress overlooking Bishangarh Village, Jaipur, the Alila Fort Bishangarh](/media/13256/2017-new-hotel-opening-alila-fort-bishangarh.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Aman's fourth property in China, Amanyangyun, lies close to Shanghai and boasts a tranquil, village of Ming- and Qing-dynasty dwellings surrounded by ancient camphor forest](/media/13257/2017-new-hotel-opening-aman-china.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![A new Embassy District opening in Beijing, China, the Bulgari Hotel Beijing boasts Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel design, an art museum and the city’s largest guest rooms](/media/13258/2017-new-hotel-opening-bulgari-hotel-beijing.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Between London’s East and West End will be the 100-key Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square](/media/13259/2017-new-hotel-opening-four-seasons-ten-trinity-square.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![In Ubud, Bali, Japanese-based Hoshino Resorts are set to open the verdant treetop resort of Hoshinoya Bali](/media/13260/2017-new-hotel-opening-hoshinoya-bali.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Embarking upon a new era in its three century-long (and counting) operation, Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon will reopen after a thorough modernisation respectful of its heritage](/media/13261/2017-new-hotel-opening-hotel-de-crillon.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Reinventing itself and celebrating 125 years of operation, the Hotel Eden in Rome, Italy, gets a modern facelift](/media/13262/2017-new-hotel-opening-hotel-eden.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel will open early in 2017 in Napa Valley, amid California’s wine heartland](/media/13263/2017-new-hotel-opening-las-alcobas.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Endless rainforest greenery on the oceanfront provides an enticing prospect at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, Malaysia](/media/13264/2017-new-hotel-opening-ritz-carlton-langkawi.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![One of a number of EDITION openings in 2017, this Barcelona outpost will boast an enviable location close to many of the city’s landmarks and beach](/media/13265/2017-new-hotel-opening-the-barcelona-edition.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Beside Hamburg’s Alster lake, modern Jan Störmer-designed digs in a historic city can be found with The Fontenay](/media/13266/2017-new-hotel-opening-the-fontanay.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![Sited at the heart of Hong Kong, 336 suites and rooms, plus 5 restaurants and bars complete the Murray Building's fresh guise as The Murray, A Niccolo Hotel](/media/13267/2017-new-hotel-opening-the-murray.jpg?quality=75&width=1024)
![The Oberoi Marrakech – a sprawling new spa resort nestled amid 25 acres of citrus orchards and olive groves](/media/13268/2017-new-hotel-opening-the-oberoi-marrakech.jpg?quality=75&width=1024)
![The Silo – a new towering presence on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, built upon a historic grain silo complex](/media/13269/2017-new-hotel-opening-the-silo.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
![A Pierre-Yves Rochon-designed rooms and suites plus signature Waldorf Astoria service await with the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills](/media/13270/2017-new-hotel-opening-waldorf-astoria-beverly-hills.jpg?quality=75&width=768&height=408&mode=crop)
As the finishing touches are applied to some, and work proper for other properties the world over swings into action, the coming year seems sure to be as good as any for a plethora of indulgent indy boltholes and well-rehearsed group resorts alike. This early in the year, we can say with confidence that the 15 above are ones to watch.
Find inspiration for your 2017 trips with our Travel Planner – brimming with new hotel openings and classic must-visits for more than 60 global destinations.
Included in this gallery:
Alila Fort Bishangarh | Amanyangyun | Bulgari Hotel Beijing | Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square | HOSHINOYA Bali | Hôtel de Crillon | Hotel Eden | Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel | The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi | The Fontenay | The Murray, A Niccolo Hotel | The Oberoi Marrakech | The Silo Cape Town | Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
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