THE A-Z COMPENDIUM NVEILING THE NEWCOMERS Uptown, downtown and out of town: a curated glimpse into this year’s hottest hotels and resorts around the world AUSTIN JW MARRIOTT At 34 storeys, the hotel is the city’s tallest, boasting three diverse restaurants, a spectacular fifth-floor pool deck and bar, and design elements and maps to reflect a deep-seated Texas pride. jwmarriottaustin.com NEW YORK CITY THE KNICKERBOCKER The legendary hotel on West 42nd Street re-emerges after a 0m face-lift with 330 guest rooms and a swish restaurant by celeb chef Charlie Palmer. theknickerbocker.com CHICAGO LOEWS Spectacular lake and skyline views take top billing at the newest outpost for the group, comprising 400 rooms and housed in a 14-storey edifice just two blocks east of Michigan Avenue. loewshotels.com/ chicago-downtown LOS ANGELES HOTEL COVELL A whimsical Hollywood Boulevard property with just five rooms, each reflecting the life and times of the mysterious George Covell. hotelcovell.com Los Angeles Austin Mexico City MEXICO CITY LAS ALCOBAS The Polanco hotel’s 35 spacious rooms join a pair of upscale eateries and a spa offering invigorating indigenous-inspired treatments. lasalcobas.com ARMENIA, COLOMBIA HACIENDA BAMBUSA The natural beauty of the coffee-growing Quindío region is showcased at this rustic inn boasting seven vibrant rooms outfitted with locally rooted décor. haciendabambusa.com Chicago New York City Armenia MILAN MANDARIN ORIENTAL Just a stone’s throw away from the La Scala opera house, the 104 rooms and suites complement a stylish Italian eatery by Michelin-starred chef Antonio Guido, as well as an indulgent 900sq m spa. mandarinoriental.com/milan ISTANBUL SOHO HOUSE The esteemed British members’ club debuts in Istanbul with 87 rooms and a spa in an artfully restored 19th-century building (once the American Embassy) in Beyoglu. sohohouseistanbul.com DUBAI PALAZZO VERSACE With its chic Italian design and coveted waterfront address on the banks of Dubai Creek, the 204-key retreat joins the ranks of the emirate’s most elegant resorts. palazzoversace.ae Milan ILLUSTRATION: MASAKO KUBO Istanbul MOSCOW STANDART The 105-room property reflects the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the dynamic Russian capital, featuring a rooftop terrace, spa and gym. Stanislavskogo, d.15 ULAAN BAATAR SHANGRI-LA HOTEL The inviting 290-room tower is the most recent of the mere handful of upscale accommodations in the Mongolian capital, luring guests with can’t-beat views of Chinggis Square. shangri-la.com/ ulaanbaatar Moscow Baku Seoul Ulaan Baatar Dubai Mahabalipuram BAKU TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND TOWERS Built to resemble a sailing mast, the 33-storey, 265-key landmark is surrounded by gardens, fountains and promenades: an oasis in the midst of the bustling Nasimi district. trumphotelcollection.com/baku Ho Chi Minh City Bali MAHABALIPURAM, INDIA ITC VILASA Set in the picturesque Bengal Bay 25 kilometres south of Chennai, the 106- key destination resort features a lotus pond, two restaurants and The Gatsby Club, a bourbon-and-rye-swilling joint that’s an ode to the Roaring Twenties. itchotels.in Sydney Tasmania BALI ALILA SEMINYAK The tropical retreat on Bali’s paradisiacal southwest coast entices with 240 commodious rooms and suites and a state-of-the-art, Asianinspired spa. alilahotels. com/seminyak HO CHI MINH CITY THE REVERIE SAIGON The new 39-storey Times Square building in the vibrant Vietnamese metropolis plays host to the exemplary 286-key hotel featuring five restaurants and a 1,200sq m spa. thereveriesaigon.com SEOUL FOUR SEASONS HOTEL The world-renowned brand hits the South Korean capital with 318 well-appointed accomodations, a saltwater pool and speakeasystyled bar in the CBD. fourseasons.com TASMANIA PUMPHOUSE POINT Lake St Clair serves as a serene setting for this freshly refurbished, 18-room hideaway in the wilds of Tasmania’s largest national park. pumphousepoint.com.au SYDNEY THE OLD CLARE HOTEL Housed in a historic Chippendale edifice, the 62-key inn resurfaces from renovations with a hotly awaited eatery by feted chef Clayton Wells. theoldclarehotel.com.au 38 DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM CONTACT PLATINUM CARD SERVICE FOR BOOKINGS
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