Luxury hotels: new openings in 2022

Luxury hotels: new openings in 2022 (first part)

It’s never too early to think about vacations. And to book a luxury hotel – a little in advance, why not. We have selected for you the most anticipated openings arriving in 2022. From Florida to Zanzibar, from Mexico to Dubai. Passing through Ibiza, Berlin and the Algarve, Portugal, stopping also in the Bel Paese, Sicily and Sardinia. The hotels where to book to enjoy gourmet cuisine, indulge in remise en forme, reconnect thanks to paradisiacal places protected by natural parks or simply relax on rooftops with views admiring the infinite.

The Standard, Ibiza, Spain

It was the most anticipated opening on the White Island. In the heart of the Old Town, a few steps from the waterfront along the pedestrian Vara de Rey, The Standard, Ibiza opens this spring: 53 rooms and suites, with bright, eclectic furnishings, in a clean, all-white building, plus an independent private residence, Casa Privada. The rooftop pool and restaurant are prime vantage points for views of Ibiza Castle. The project is by acclaimed Spanish architect and designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, with interiors designed by The Standard’s in-house design team and Oskar Kohnen. The design celebrates the energy of the island with the chic atmosphere of the 1960s. It has a total of 67 rooms and suites. Restaurant and rooftop remain open until the wee hours of the morning. The rooftop poolside bar provides unsurpassed views, the same views that have also made the group famous in Los Angeles, New York and London. In a separate building, Casa Privada, equipped with a private pool, bar, gym, lounge and 14 rooms, is available for groups of friends.

Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort, Santorini.

Nestled in a private setting just steps from Kamari, Santorini’s main beach, the Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort (named after the rare and delicate saffron flower that still blooms in some parts of the island) opened April 18, a lifestyle resort that blends authentic hospitality, opulent design, in a place of enchantment, with a beach reserved only for guests, exclusive events and unforgettable experiences built to order. It is designed by Greek architects Arc-Set, who wanted to respect the island’s rugged landscape while creating a relaxing and warm retreat.

Hotel La Palma, Capri

It was the first hotel to open on Capri, in 1822, and has since become a symbol of hospitality on the island. Today Hotel La Palma reopens after a restyling signed by Oetker Collection and the Rubens brothers’ ownership. Located a few steps from the famous Piazzetta, it will once again become the heart of the island’s social life, with the same allure that in the past attracted artists, poets, writers and musicians from all over the world. The hotel will have from 50 elegant rooms and suites, a private beach club, a completely renovated swimming pool and a moderate spa, as well as three fashion boutiques. Overseeing the restaurant, bar and terrace will be chef Gennaro Esposito, who has headed the starred restaurant Torre del Saracino for 23 years, a guarantee.

ADLER Spa Resort SICILY, Siculiana, Agrigento

The ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA, a new eco-resort signed ADLER Spa Resorts & Lodges, opened on July 7.It is an oasis of freedom, relaxation and well-being, in a paradisiacal place, among orange groves, Mediterranean scrub and even beyond, where the golden sand meets the turquoise reflections of the waves,near the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, one of the best-known protected areas of the island. A charming structure, it makes respect and connection with the territory its strong point, enhancing the nature, quietness and authenticity of the place, thus interpreting at its best the concept of sustainable luxury. Built in the municipality of Siculiana (Agrigento), it is developed in several building bodies with hypogeal roofs perfectly inserted, in a panoramic position, on a hill about 80 m above sea level, built according to the principles of sustainable architecture, with a view to maximum landscape integration and the use of natural and local materials.

W Algarve, Portugal

Reflecting the rich historical heritage and beautiful landscape of the Algarve, Portugal, are the architecture and interiors designed by AB Concept for the new W Algarve, which opens this spring. Indeed, the fascinating curved lines of the Benagil caves inspired the flowing design of the interior spaces, while the color palette stretches from blue to aquamarine to turquoise and references the hues of the sky and the Atlantic Ocean. The use of textiles is studied down to the smallest detail, so guests experience a fascinating place linked to local history and traditions, from pottery making to mosaics.

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Luxury hotels: new openings in 2022