10 hotly anticipated 2023 hotel openings, from Berlin to Detroit

When it comes to deciding where to spend your time off, sometimes location comes first. When practicality calls, you may find yourself boxed into choosing a hotel that’s close to a big event, say a room in the very venue your best friend is getting married. But the most luxurious type of travel might be basing an entire trip on one very special hotel stay. It can be easy to get lost in the headlines around what’s new and best to experience—but there are noteworthy hotels for every budget and every traveler opening around the world next year.

From a Detroit building inspired by the city’s musical history to a bespoke resort at the foot of Norway’s Svartisen glacier, read about 10 of the best hotels welcoming guests in 2023.

Since opening in 2001, Mii Amo has pioneered the concept of a wellness getaway. Recent renovations and an upcoming rebrand have set the tone for the hotel’s reopening for spring of 2023. Intimate and connective, the hotel features 16 guest rooms, inspiring deeper bonds with nature and oneself—through a sensory garden, a new signature restaurant, and a reflexology path. Relax in the care of therapists and enjoy the process of recalibration in the sunset’s glow over the mountains. Plus, the indoor and outdoor pools will be available year-round to guests, thanks to the warm climate.

Located near Kurfürstendamm in West Berlin, Hoxton is set to open yet another of its beloved hotels in early 2023. This property will offer 234 rooms set alongside a lush winter garden, inspired by the former Romanisches Cafe (a favorite meeting place for artists between 1916 and 1943). Lovers of the hotel chain can expect the same level of service and attention to detail that The Hoxton brand name has become synonymous with.

Shaped like a UFO, this bespoke resort, opening in early 2023, is being heralded as the “first energy positive hotel.” The hotel’s goal is to enable full off-grid operation within five years of its opening. Located at the foot of the Svartisen glacier along the west coast of Norway, Svart, Meløy is anything but rustic. Guests can anticipate mindful relaxation alongside stunning nature and breathtaking architecture. Experiences range dramatically, given the season, so plan accordingly.

The creative vision of designer Albert Kahn and the team behind Lenny Kravitz Designs, this hotel project was set for opening in June 2020. Disrupted by the pandemic, the 101-room Temple Detroit is now planning an opening in the spring of 2023. (There are also 64 apartments available to book.) The inspiration for design comes from Kravitz’s love for the music of Motown, which originated in Detroit. The hotel, which features both a restaurant and nightclub venues, sits just blocks away from Little Caesars Arena.

This hotel, which calls itself “a fab new hangout in Brussels,” is for the aesthetically minded traveler. Warm neutrals with pops of primary colors fill Cardo Brussels’s inviting lobby. Minutes from the historic center of Brussels and close to the internationally linked North Station, location is everything for this hotel. Playful works of art color each room with its own personality, while quirky details give the stay a true boutique hotel feeling. Flexible options for sleeping families make the hotel quite kid-friendly. Plus, there’s a rooftop swimming pool everyone is bound to love as soon as the hotel opens toward the end of 2023.

The Luxury Collection’s debut in Georgia, the Paragraph Freedom Square is set in the heart of—you guessed it—Freedom Square, the most iconic postcode in Tbilisi. Opening in spring of 2023, this hotel will serve as the perfect home base for experiencing the city. With 220 guest rooms, all designed with traditional Georgian touches and mixed with modern finishes, the hotel is unmatched. Dine on Georgian dishes in the hotel’s speciality restaurant and take in the stunning views the Skybar provides. If relaxing is on the agenda, make use of the hotel’s spa, offering ESPA spa treatments, an indoor pool, and a top-of-the-line gym. Interested in something a little more active? Travel to a neighboring golf course by utilizing the hotel’s rooftop cable car transportation service.

The newest project from the acclaimed hotel group, Salt Hotels, The West Hotel is set to open in the summer of 2023 in downtown Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood. Home to 123 luxurious guest rooms, the hotel will also house a fireside lounge, library, a stone cellar cocktail bar, communal work spaces, and a new restaurant from James Beard award-winning chef Tim McKee. Salt Hotels focuses on creating spaces that reflect the community around them. With this in mind, The West Hotel will feature chic interiors, homey textures, and original artworks from Minneapolis artisans, highlighting the creative buzz of the city that surrounds it.

Thanks to a soft opening in 2022, The Wall Street Hotel in New York City’s Financial District has already become an instant favorite among tourists and regulars. With modern, high-end amenities and warm hospitality, the hotel offers a surprisingly welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the city. Every stay includes concierge services, gym access, a complimentary shoeshine, and in-room dining. Guests are invited to make use of the lobby lounge and bar, restaurant, and top floor lounge, bar, and terrace.

Nestled in a 24-story building in the coastal city’s central business district, the Ritz-Carlton’s newest hotel, set to open in spring of 2023, is a masterpiece worth making a trip out of. A short 15-minute walk to Hakata Station, this hotel offers easy access to the country’s high-speed rail system. With 162 guest rooms and suites, there’s plenty of space to stretch out. Focused on offering a distinct culinary experience for guests, the hotel will offer six dining opportunities, including an in-house patisserie. You can trust that the signature Ritz-Carlton touch will remain as enticing as ever throughout the hotel, with excellent service and a luxurious indoor swimming pool.