Taking prime position next to the Danish capital’s famed Tivoli
Gardens and the Meatpacking District, green hotel Villa Copenhagen
feels very 2020. Located within what was the century-old Central
Post and Telegraph Head Office, some 390 rooms and suites will
dominate the upper floors of the property, while on the ground
level you’ll have your choice of traditional Danish and
international dining spaces. Sustainable travellers – write this
one down, stat.

Consider Adelaide your new favourite Aussie. Its fantastic
wine-and-dining scene is what first caught our attention and now,
with the imminent opening of Sequoia, we’re fully committed. From
the team at the well-heeled Mount Lofty House in the rolling
Adelaide Hills, this ultra-luxe 14-suite affair will sit alongside
the existing property. Expect rooms kitted out with sandstone-clad
fireplaces and free-standing bathtubs.

The 76-room hotel from Munich-based hotel brand Ruby Hotels is
launching its first UK property next year. Located on the
Southbank’s Lower Marsh, the group’s “lean luxury” philosophy means
guests can expect laid-back comfort instead of formalities. The
decor will be inspired by the area’s bustling markets and fairs,
with a rogue carnival theme running throughout. Dark tones, subtle
stripes and juggling pins are likely to be commonplace here.

Kicking open its doors just in time for summer season, Can
Ferrereta – on the ever-popular Spanish island of Mallorca – is a
shoe-in with the gypset and other discerning travellers. Plotted in
the quaint, rural town of Santanyí, it leaves guests spoilt for
choice with 32 individually designed suites and rooms, a
Mediterranean restaurant, two bars, a swimming pool, gym and hammam
spa to occupy days.

Bookmark Xigera Safari Lodge (which opens in June 2020) as
Botswana’s most luxurious new offering. Positioned on the western
side of the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta,
its location is nothing short of idyllic. With just 12 impeccably
designed rooms available, this is the kind of place where guests
can expect to be welcomed by an array of punchy artwork, considered
furnishings and fixtures. The lodge is also 100 per cent solar
powered, which gets a double-thumbs up from us.

The new “it” place to stay while in Beirut, this 19-room
property located in bohemian Gemmayze is spread across four houses.
The collective properties were formerly the home of art collectors
Nabil and Zoe Debs – hence the name – and their influence feeds
through much of this project. Once open, its guests will be able to
ogle over art pieces from the Debs’ personal collection and will be
invited to attend bespoke salon-style events.

Rural trendsetters Robin and Judy Hutson have cast their eyes to
Cornwall for the next Pig in their litter. Following their Kentish
opening, The Pig at Bridge Place, The Pig at Harlyn Bay will arrive
just in time for summer. Lodge at the 26-room bolthole clad with
eclectic decor, book in early to the duo of spa rooms and expect
garden-to-table dining as well as great surf at nearby Constantine
Bay.

A sleep-centred hotel is coming to London in 2020. Its tagline
of “our key to calm in the heart of London’s busy Piccadilly”
enticed us – almost as much as it’s founding principles. Zedwell
has been built entirely with sleep and wellness in mind; expect
rooms specifically designed to limit anxiety and distractions.
Innovative soundproofing means you can snooze soundly in London’s
centre. Despite the eagerness surrounding its opening, with over
700 rooms advance booking may not be necessary – yet.

In the wilds of Sedona, you’ll unearth Ambiente, the first hotel
in North America designed to landscape architecture principles.
Blending into (but also enhancing) the natural environment, its 40
cube-shaped rooms (and spa) are all but camouflage against the
surrounding rust-red vistas. Many rooms will have rooftop decks, so
be sure to make the most of Ambiente’s dark-sky reserve
location.

Located in Baja’s East Cape, Amanvari, will feature a resort,
private Aman Residences, multiple dining venues, an Aman Spa and
its own private stretch of white-sand beach. Still, despite its
roster of amenities the property is certain to maintain its calm
demeanor. Where most other hotels in Cabo San Lucas offer late
nights and good times exclusively, Amanvari offers escapism,
serenity – oh, and an eco island with overwater stilted units.

Set in the heart of Portland Street, Manchester’s latest
hospitality offering Hotel Brooklyn takes its inspiration (and its
name) from the NYC borough beloved by hipsters. Designed by Squid
Inc., Hotel Brooklyn offers rooms of all shapes and sizes – from
studio simplicity to skyline suites. Test the inventive menu which
combines British classics with a sprinkling of Big-Apple swagger at
on-site eatery, Runyon’s.

This boutique hotel on Buckingham Gate (near Buckingham Palace)
is flagged as London’s swankiest new opening of 2020. Interiors
will be stately – think gilded frames, herringbone parquet flooring
and velvet armchairs – with a club-like ambience. Comprising of 53
rooms, in addition to six private residences on its top three
floors, The Guardsman is rumoured to be a big advocate of
personalised stays. Expect your preferred drinks to be stocked in
the minibar and 24-hour room service to cater to your every whim
for the duration of your stay.

Three historical buildings on the grounds of the Palace of
Versailles are being turned into a hotel next year, and we are très
heureux about it. The forthcoming hotel will have 14 rooms and
apartments (which boast views of the orangery) as well as a spa and
indoor pool, plus a restaurant by chef Mr Alain Ducasse. As and
added perk, guests will get VIP access to the Palace of Versailles,
along with its famous Hall of Mirrors.

Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel and Spa is the only red Palazzo in
the heart of the White City, Ostuni (so it’ll be a cinch to spot it
on arrival). Set to open in February 2020, the Puglian property
boasts 11 individually decorated rooms (we’re obsessed with the
Paragon Suite), a lush garden and swimming pool.

This cool entry is like to increase foot traffic on Sunset
Boulevard exponentially. Formed of 149 Martin Brudnizki Design
Studio-conceived units, the property is already on the agenda of
cultural savants. Expect 40 Pendry residences, a rooftop pool, a
live entertainment venue, a curated public art collection and even
a bowling alley.