Exclusive Luxury Hotels Slated to Debut in 2022 – Barron’s

A spate of new hotels arrived in 2021, and 2022 is also looking bright for debuts. Coming from big players like Hyatt and IHG as well as independent hoteliers, this year's openings convey a strong sense of place while spotlighting history, design, wellness, and gastronomy. From the Windy City to Vietnam, here's a selection of luxury properties slated to launch this year.

Beginning Spring 2022,The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collectionwill transport guests to the 1920s through an Art Deco-designed high-rise downtown. The hotel is positioned on the top five floors of the landmark building at 208 S. LaSalle St., assuming the grace and grandeur of the first LaSalle Hotel that was demolished in 1976.

We are excited to bring the sophistication and luxury of the original LaSalle Hotel back to the center of Chicagos Financial District, says General Manager Stefan Gruvberger. The 232-key LaSalle will house a library, solarium, and the signature restaurant and lounge Grill on 21.

Grace Bay ResortsRock House,an anticipated cliffside property in Turks and Caicos, will be marked by privacy, space, and gorgeous interiors. On track for a May opening, the five-star Providenciales refuge will offer 46 villas and studio suites imagined by AD100 designer Shawn Henderson.

My inspiration for Rock House came from the glamorous hotels in the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast, Henderson explains. Since Turks and Caicos is surrounded by some of the most beautiful water in the world, my goal was to create interiors that felt calm, uncluttered, and serene to maintain the focus on the ocean and take advantage of the beautiful, unobstructed views from every home. Outdoor shower gardens, private pools, oceanfront dining, and a 100-foot jetty will enhance the Caribbean setting.

Honoring Casco Antiguo, Panama Citys historic district,Hotel La Compaiawill be the first in Central America from The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Providing 88 rooms, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Jesuit convent dating to the 17th century will blend old and new, respecting the history of the structure and neighborhood while realizing a contemporary design concept. Five restaurants and two taverns will be on site, with a stockpile of notable eateries a skip away, not to mention the Palacio de las Garzas (Presidential Palace), Plaza de Francia, and other historical jewels nearby.

Opening in March, the five-starCashel Palace Hotelwill be a 51-key Relais & Chteaux property set in a restored 1732 Palladian manor in County Tipperary, Ireland. The once country house for the Archbishops of Cashel will feature amenities ranging from a Klafs steam room and sauna to The Bishops Buttery, an upscale restaurant plating contemporary Irish cuisine, to an Equine Concierge planning equestrian experiences on Tipperary's Thoroughbred Trail. The estates location in the Mid-West region also brings myriad things to see and do, including ancient historical and cultural sites to visit, mountains to climb, rivers to kayak, paths to cycle along, reports Adriaan Bartels, general manager of Cashel Palace.

The town of Blois in the Loire Valley is the site ofFleur de Loire,expected to open in June.This elegant five-star, eco-friendly hotel is the brainchild of Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Hay, awarded 2021 Chef of the Year by the famed French restaurant guide Gault et Millau. Once owned by the brother of King Louis XIII, the boutique property will showcase 33 guest rooms and 11 suites, a swimming pool, Sisley spa, two restaurants, and a pastry kiosk. As Chef Hay advocates for sustainable cuisine, he plans to serve foie gras from Villermain, Osetra caviar from Sologne, Wagyu beef from his Angers farm, his signature carpe la Chambord, among other locally-sourced dishes, all representing the fertile terroir of the Loire Valley.

Perched on the northern coast of Mallorca, Spain, Hotel El Vicen de la Marfrom the lifestyle hotel group Mallorca C Collection is scheduled to launch in April. The property will house 35 rooms, five suites, a multi-tiered rooftop terrace with a pool, and two restaurants steered by acclaimed Chef Santi Taura. A dreamy locale adds to the hotels allure, revealing dramatic Mediterranean and Tramuntana mountain views.

With the beach just steps from the property, in fine weather months, this is magical because you don't need a car or bike, says Rubn Zamora, the companys General Director. Just step outside the front door to Cala Molins, a sparkling bay, one of four bays in the area.

In early 2022, South Africa will welcomeThe Homestead,an intimate ecolodge striving to support local communities and champion conservation. With just 12 accommodations, this sustainable property in Nambiti plans to connect travelers to the region through tailored game drives, cooking classes, community elders visits, birding excursions, and more. Situated between Durban and Johannesburg, the Nambiti game reserve is a malaria-free zone where visitors can experience the Big 5 and over 50 other wildlife species.

Toward the end of 2022, Dorchester Collection, in partnership with OMNIYAT, plans to premiereThe Lana Dubai, its first property in the Middle East. Designed by U.K.-based Foster + Partners with interiors curated by Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier, the 30-story tower in the Business Bay area features floor-to-ceiling windows, with 225 rooms and suites revealing sweeping vistas of the Burj Khalifa, Dubais futuristic cityscape, and the Arabian desert. The hotel's crown jewel may be the rooftop pool and its cabana service. The retreat will be open exclusively to hotel guests during the day before morphing into a starry nightclub after dark.

Poised to open in the first quarter of 2022,Regent Phu Quocin Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, is IHGs first property since it acquired the brand in 2018. The beachfront hideaway will accommodate 176 suites and 126 villas with private infinity pools, six restaurants and bars, and a full-service spa.

Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful beaches where warm, turquoise waters lap against the beautiful white sand," says general manager Juan Losada. More than half of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to national parklands and set inside the UNESCO-designated Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, making the destination ideal for travelers craving a nature-fueled getaway.

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