Hotel Gabrielli Venice Reopening: New 5‑Star on the Riva
Venice — August 26, 2025. Venice has a brand‑new old soul. Hotel Gabrielli has reopened as a 5‑star on the Riva degli Schiavoni, steps from St Mark’s, after a full redesign that returns the historic palazzo to the city with 66 rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace overlooking the lagoon, and a “secret” 600 m² […]
Palácio de Tavira Opening: Old‑Town Algarve Hotel with Rooftop Pools
Tavira, Portugal — August 20, 2025. The Algarve’s quietest city is about to add a serious dose of design‑led hospitality. Palácio de Tavira opens Friday, August 22, 2025, bringing around 36 keys, two rooftop pools, a calm spa, and an old‑town location you can walk everywhere from. It’s the kind of launch that slipped under […]
Tella Thera Crete: Future Primitivism Meets Quiet Luxury
A new kind of Greek retreat has arrived on the island’s wild west. Tella Thera, set above Kissamos Bay, blends sculptural architecture with serious wellness and a food philosophy that reads both local and future‑minded. Open mid‑July 2025, it sits within the Design Hotels family under the Marriott Bonvoy umbrella—yet feels resolutely independent in spirit. […]
Fasano Al Mare Tavolara: Sardinia’s New Beach Club 2025
On a clear run of coastline facing Tavolara, a new name has quietly arrived. Fasano Al Mare is the Brazilian brand’s Mediterranean debut, a beach club near Porto San Paolo where pale limestone cliffs meet blue‑green water. It feels discreet, design‑forward, and already camera‑ready. Why it matters now The soft opening lands in August 2025, […]
W Sardinia Poltu Quatu: Inside Sardinia’s New Icon 2025
On a fjord‑like inlet whose name translates as “hidden port,” W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu arrives with design‑forward swagger and a front‑row seat on the marina. Opening in August 2025, it positions itself between Porto Cervo and Baja Sardinia with the La Maddalena archipelago just across the water. The promise: Riviera energy, Sardinian soul, and […]
Orient Express Unveils a New Jewel: The Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice
Experience the fusion of history and luxury at Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice, opening April 2026. Book your journey now.
The 5 Best Luxury Hotels on the Amalfi Coast for 2025
When it comes to legendary coastlines, few destinations rival the Amalfi Coast. With its dramatic cliffs, lemon groves, and centuries-old villas clinging to the rock, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to some of the most exclusive accommodations in Europe. For the 2025 season, we’ve handpicked five standout luxury hotels that deliver exceptional design, […]
A New Design Boutique Hotel Opens in Noto, Sicily
In the rolling hills near Noto, Sicily, a new boutique hotel is capturing hearts and headlines. Braccialieri, a bold and colorful retreat just two kilometers from the Baroque capital of southeastern Sicily, reinvents traditional Sicilian charm through the lens of fashion designer Alessandro Enriquez. Once an 1800s olive estate, the property has been reborn into […]
Belmond Splendido Portofino Reopens in Grand Style
A heritage icon with a modern soul Perched like a jewel set into the Mediterranean maquis, Belmond Splendido Portofino returns for the 2025 season. After all, a meticulous multi-year transformation by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has refreshed every corner. As a result, whitewashed walls now frame hand-painted botanical murals. Moreover, terrazzo floors meet Midollino weave […]
Italy’s Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings for Late 2025
As the luxury travel industry evolves, Italy continues to lead with grace and distinction. In the second half of 2025, a wave of high-end hotel openings promises to redefine elegance and exclusivity. These properties go beyond accommodation—they offer immersive, unforgettable experiences shaped by design, heritage, and a strong sense of place. Below is luxury.it’s curated […]