New & upcoming hotels in Asia
A great hotel can be reason enough to book a trip, and 2026 is giving travellers plenty of reason to start planning. This year, Asia welcomes an exciting crop of highly anticipated hotel openings, from glamorous urban sanctuaries to tranquil nature resorts and heritage-inspired hideaways.
If you need some help in deciding which destination in Asia is to be your next travel spot, here are the new and upcoming hotels in Asia in 2026 that’ll ease your planning.
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– New hotels in 2026 –
1. Capella Kyoto
Modern-day Machiya
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Making its highly anticipated debut as Capella’s first property in Japan, Capella Kyoto recently opened its doors early this year, tucked within Kyoto’s atmospheric Miyagawa-cho district and next to the city’s oldest Zen Buddhist temple, Kenninji Temple.
Designed by Kengo Kuma, the four-storey-high retreat channels the quiet elegance of Kyoto’s traditional machiya townhouses, pairing warm timber interiors with Japanese touches such as shoji-lined hallways and tokonoma alcoves.
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With just 89 rooms, including six onsen suites, the hotel is designed for intimate stays, complemented by three dining concepts including French brasserie fare and omakase, as well as holistic wellness at the Auriga Spa.
2. 1Hotel Tokyo
An eco-friendly urban hotel in Akasaka
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Tokyo’s fast-paced cityscape has a green addition with the arrival of 1 Hotel Tokyo, perched high across the 38th to 43rd floors of Akasaka Trust Tower, where 211 rooms and suites overlook the Imperial Palace gardens, Tokyo Tower, and the sprawling city below.
The brand’s signature eco-conscious aesthetic is evident throughout the abode, with verdant interiors, organic textures in the furnishings, and Zen garden-inspired design that pays homage to Japan’s landscapes and traditions.
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Beyond the rooms, guests can sip their way through a library of more than 50 Japanese gins, before settling in for Mediterranean fare with a Japanese twist at a French Riviera-inspired restaurant showcasing the country’s seasonal produce.
3. Roswyn Mumbai
Maximalist luxury haven minutes away from the airport
Image credit: Morgans Originals
In a world of understated luxury aplenty, Roswyn Mumbai proves that more really can be more. As the first Ennismore property to open in India, the all-suite hotel sits just minutes from Mumbai’s airport, embracing a maximalist aesthetic inspired by the city’s rich Art Deco heritage and vibrant creative spirit.
Image adapted from: Morgans Originals
Its 109 suites feature a kitchenette, living room, study, and home bar, and are wrapped in bold prints, striking furniture, and eclectic curated artworks. Guests can unwind by the infinity pool, book in for a spa treatment, dine on Italian classics at Fi’lia, or end the evening with cocktails and vinyl at the Japanese-inspired Black Lacquer.
4. The Imperial Hotel Kyoto
Heritage hotel built within the restored Yasaka Kaikan theatre
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Heritage takes on a new chapter at The Imperial Hotel Kyoto, where the historic Yasaka Kaikan theatre has been reimagined as a refined luxury hotel in the heart of Gion.
The hotel balances its timeless Japanese heritage aesthetics with contemporary luxury, with rare Japanese marble and volcanic stone, and centuries-old zelkova wood that lends warmth to the hotel’s tranquil interiors. The 55 rooms continue that quiet luxury with warm timber finishes, while select rooms feature tatami mats, meditation gazebos, and even private balconies overlooking Gion’s iconic machiya-lined streets.
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Dining options here include wood-fired Japanese fare at Yasaka, and an exclusive 10-seat French omakase counter at Ren, while an underground pool and spa provide a welcome escape after a day exploring the city.
5. Mandarin Oriental The Landmark
Refurbishment of a prestigious and the city’s most loved hotel
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One of Hong Kong’s best-loved luxury hotels, Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Hong Kong, has emerged with a sophisticated new look. Inspired by the grandeur of historic Chinese mansions, the Central icon’s redesigned interiors weave together terracotta tones, rich greens, silk wall coverings, and handcrafted finishes that lend the hotel a refined private mansion feel.
Image adapted from: Mandarin Oriental
The 109 redesigned rooms and suites pair residential comfort with contemporary luxury, while the hotel’s signature curved, glass-walled bathrooms and iconic seven-foot round bathtubs remain a standout. The hotel also boasts an enviable roster of Michelin-starred restaurants led by Amber and Sushi Shikon, alongside Kappo Rin, SOMM, and the newly opened Champagne bar, BLANC DE NOIRS.
– Upcoming hotels –
6. Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit
Thai floral heritage with French-inspired colonial elegance
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Bangkok’s luxury hotel scene welcomes a new heavyweight with the highly-anticipated debut of Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit, the brand’s first-ever property in Thailand.
Set to open in the second half of 2026, the hotel blends Thai floral influences with elegant French colonial touches, with its 419 rooms also dressed in an aesthetic that’s rooted in local heritage and unmistakably refined.
These rooms and suites are complemented by thoughtful spaces designed for both business and leisure, including a coworking hub, an expansive lifestyle floor with an outdoor pool and wellness facilities, a massive grand ballroom, and a rooftop bar made for sunset cocktails above the city skyline.
7. Maison Delano Seoul
Modern reinterpretation of a traditional Korean pavilion
Image credit: Maison Delano Seoul
Maison Delano Seoul will be making its Asian debut in the affluent city of Gangnam, conceived as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Korean pavilion, with trees and greenery enveloping the building to create a striking ‘park facade’ in the heart of the city’s busiest district.
The boutique-style property will offer 81 guestrooms, 52 branded residences, standout dining and cocktail venues, and a members’ club, alongside a peaceful sunken garden courtyard. Its indoor-outdoor infinity rooftop pool is the real showstopper, overlooking the treetops of Gangnam Park.
8. Signia by Hilton Tainan
Contemporary sanctuary in Taiwan’s oldest city
Image credit: Maison Delano Seoul
Taiwan’s oldest city is welcoming a thoroughly modern addition with the arrival of Signia by Hilton Tainan, the brand’s first property in Asia-Pacific. The 344-room hotel is designed as a cosmopolitan retreat for both business and leisure travellers, with the brand’s signature upscale hospitality and smart technology.
Guests can unwind in sleek accommodations, alongside a trio of dining venues, and a comprehensive wellness offering centred around a spa, fitness centre, and swimming pool.
9. JW Marriott Bali Ubud Resort & Spa
Luxury retreat with a breathtaking view of jungle valleys
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If waking up to uninterrupted views of misty jungle valleys sounds like your idea of paradise, JW Marriott Bali Ubud Resort & Spa is one you should look forward to. Nestled in Bali’s spiritual heart, the luxury retreat embraces its natural surroundings with 79 elegant suites and 22 private villas, each overlooking Ubud’s lush rainforest canopy.
Days here are best spent moving between indulgent spa treatments, gourmet dining, and leisurely afternoons soaking up the scenery. The resort also introduces Ubud’s first Sunset Jungle Club, a new vantage point for golden-hour cocktails above the treetops.
10. The Langham, Custom House
Housed within Bangkok’s historic Old Custom House and Post Office buildings
Image adapted from: The Langham Hotels & Resorts
Lovingly bringing back to life the capital’s historic Old Custom House is The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok, beautifully restored into a refined riverside retreat along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, while preserving one of Bangkok’s most treasured heritage landmarks.
The building of the former post office will soon be home to 75 elegant rooms and suites with lavish guest facilities, alongside the first Bangkok outpost of Hong Kong’s acclaimed three-Michelin-starred T’ang Court. Guests can also indulge themselves at a destination bar and pastry boutique, or get pampered at the TCM-inspired Chuan Spa.
New & upcoming hotels in Asia in 2026
With these exciting openings set to welcome their first guests in 2026, you’ll have the chance to experience Asia’s newest hospitality gems before they become everyone’s must-book stay.
Cover image adapted from: Capella Hotels, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, Morgans Originals