This year’s list highlights a strong performance by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, which secured three entries, more than any other brand, and claimed the
top position with The Chancery Rosewood in
London, named World’s Best New Luxury Hotel 2025.
A global snapshot of new luxury supply
The ranking reflects the continued global expansion of ultra-luxury
hospitality across urban gateways, resort destinations and emerging
experiential locations. Properties span Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and
Latin America, illustrating where investment and demand for high-end travel are
converging.
Among the notable entries are Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
in Costa Rica at number 15, and Rosewood
Mandarina in Mexico at number 14, both emphasising low-density
luxury and strong integration with natural environments. Urban luxury is also
well represented, with The Twenty Two New York, Mandarin Oriental Vienna, Faena New York City and Aman Bangkok all appearing in the top 15.
Heritage, transformation and experiential depth
Several properties stand out for adaptive reuse and heritage-led
development. The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in
India and Collegio alla Querce – Auberge Collection in
Florence transform historic sites into contemporary luxury assets, while Orient Express La Minerva in Rome marks the iconic
brand’s first move from rail into hotels.
Experiential and sustainability-driven hospitality is another key
theme. Few & Far Luvhondo in South Africa and &Beyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya reflect growing
demand for conservation-led, purpose-driven luxury travel with limited
inventory and high experiential value.
Rosewood’s standout year
Rosewood’s performance is a defining feature of the 2025 ranking. In
addition to The Chancery Rosewood taking
the top spot, the brand is also recognised for Rosewood
Mandarina and Rosewood Courchevel,
underlining its momentum across resort, ski and urban luxury segments.
LTI notes that launching an ultra-luxury hotel in London requires
exceptional execution to stand out in a highly competitive market. In this
context, The Chancery Rosewood is highlighted for its
all-suite concept, eight restaurants and bars, and the expansive Asaya Spa, positioning it as a destination in its own
right.
Top three luxury hotel openings of 2025
The top three reflect different interpretations of contemporary
luxury. Aman Bangkok ranks third, praised for delivering
tranquillity and privacy in one of Asia’s busiest cities. &Beyond Suyian Lodge takes second place,
offering a highly immersive safari experience in Kenya’s Laikipia region. At
number one, The Chancery Rosewood sets the
benchmark for new ultra-luxury urban hotels.
For travel and hospitality professionals, the 2025 LTI ranking highlights
several clear trends: the strength of experiential and nature-based luxury, the
continued appeal of heritage conversions, and the importance of brand
credibility in highly competitive markets. It also signals where high-net-worth
traveller demand is being actively cultivated, providing valuable insight for
tour operators, advisors and destination partners shaping premium travel
portfolios in the years ahead.
Tags: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI)