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10 Hotels to Check Into in 2020

Be it a relaxing retreat or an urban abode. All you need to do is check in.  

As we enter a new decade, we’ve rounded-up ten of the most anticipated hotel openings for 2020; and the hottest destinations to match. From immersive wellness experiences in Kyoto to ocean-side retreats in San José del Cabo. Pool-diving from rooftops in West Hollywood to unwinding at Menorca’s coolest Finca — our hand-picked selection of hotels will leave you feeling like you’ve found your own pocket of heaven.

VALLETTA, MALTA

INIALA, MALTA

Launching in May 2020, Iniala Malta is a luxury hotel spread over four traditional townhouses, lovingly restored by Istanbul-based Autoban. Set on the historic St. Barbara Bastions in Valletta, overlooking Malta’s famous Grand Harbour, Iniala Group’s second property will house 23 guest-rooms and suites, an indoor pool with spa and a superb rooftop restaurant.

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Malta’s coastline

The historic Valletta

Interior guest-room designed by Autoban

KYOTO, JAPAN

AMAN KYOTO

Aman's latest property sits within easy reach of Kyoto's 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The luxury resort and spa is set within a spectacular garden with spacious and light-filled interiors, paying homage to the traditional Ryokan Inn. Discover all that Aman Kyoto has to offer — from immersive wellness experiences and exceptional dining — to tailored excursions revealing the city’s remarkable history.

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Washigamine Suite, Aman Kyoto

Dining room – Washigamine Suite, Aman Kyoto

Taka-an Restaurant entrance, Aman Kyoto

LOS ANGELES, USA

THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
EDITION

Located where West Hollywood meets Beverly Hills, Ian Schrager's West Hollywood EDITION recaptures the energy and spirit of California's iconic Sunset Strip for the modern age. Opt for a Premier Terrace or Loft Terrace Suite — which feature spacious layouts, luxury amenities and floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal sublime views of the Los Angeles skyline.

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The Rooftop, WeHo EDITION

Loft Terrace Suite, WeHo EDITION

Ardor Restaurant, WeHo EDITION

SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, MEXICO

ZADÚN, A RITZ CARLTON
RESERVE

Nestled in the sand dunes along Mexico’s dramatic San José del Cabo coastline, Zadún, A Ritz Carlton Reserve is an ocean-front luxury retreat featuring 115 rooms, suites and private villas designed with an indoor-outdoor concept. The resort’s Villas are arranged over one and two levels and all feature ocean-front terraces, private plunge pool, spacious living room and indoor and outdoor showers.

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Los Cabos, Mexico

Oceanfront Villa, Zadún A Ritz Carlton Reserve

BHUTAN

SIX SENSES BHUTAN

Visit the Himalaya's sole surviving Buddhist kingdom and stay at the sublime Six Senses Bhutan. Five lodges set in intimate locations feature spacious suites and villas, whilst the resort's activity program offers wide-ranging experiences for every taste. Arrive in style with private jet or helicopter charter, and admire the breathtaking views over Bhutan's serene landscape.

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Reflecting pond, Six Senses Bhutan

Suite balcony, Six Senses Bhutan

Suite bedroom at Thimphu, Six Senses Bhutan

DUBAI, UAE

ANDAZ DUBAI
THE PALM

Launching in October 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai will give visitors a chance to see the world in one place through an artful curation of music, food, architecture and culture from over 192 countries — so what better time to see the city? Capturing Dubai’s eclectic style and heritage, Andaz Dubai The Palm is a boutique hotel blending old-world charm with contemporary luxury. Conveniently located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah opposite Nakheel Mall, it’s the perfect location to inspire curiosity and discover hidden gems.

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Suite, Andaz Dubai The Palm

Spa interior, Andaz Dubai The Palm

MENORCA, THE BALEARIC ISLANDS

MENORCA EXPERIMENTAL

Reborn from a 19th-century Finca on 30 hectares of land, Menorca Experimental is the latest addition to Experimental Group’s burgeoning hotel portfolio. With interiors by French stalwart Dorothée Meilichzon, the 34 rooms and nine private villas (each with their own dipping pools) offer open-plan spaces with a colour palette inspired by the island’s famed sunrise and sunsets.

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Menorca Experimental

Exterior, Menorca Experimental

Alaior Terrace room, Menorca Experimental

PARIS, FRANCE

J.K. PLACE

 Replicating the timeless décor and personalised service of the world-famous J.K. Places in Rome, Capri and Florence, J.K. Place Paris is the latest addition to the Italian boutique hotel brand, located in St. Germain moments from the Musée d’Orsay. With an on-site spa by Sisley, indoor pool and a dining venue by Casa Tua — which also boast locations in Miami Beach and Aspen — this urban retreat is a must for your next visit to the City of Lights.

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Suite, J.K. Place Paris

Suite-bedroom, J.K. Place Paris

J.K. Place Paris

DOHA, QATAR

MANDARIN ORIENTAL
DOHA

 Doha's Msheireb Downtown district gets a dose of glamour with the launch of the Mandarin Oriental Doha. The hotel's sleek interiors — which include 158 rooms, 91 serviced apartments, nine F&B spaces and a sprawling 3,000 sqm spa and wellness centre — come courtesy of British design firm David Collins Studio.

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Mandarin Oriental Doha ©Edmon Leong

The Baraha View Suite, Mandarin Oriental Doha ©Edmon Leong

LONDON, UK

GREAT SCOTLAND YARD
HOTEL

Housed inside the former headquarters of London’s Metropolitan Police, Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a 152-room luxury property steeped in history and conveniently located a stone's throw from Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square.

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The Parlour, Great Scotland Yard Hotel

Great Scotland Yard Hotel

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