Hilton’s Luxury Hot List: Global properties and brand signatures to debut in 2024 and beyond
Debuting in Q1 2024, Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island will set a new benchmark for luxury in the Indian Ocean, with the resort just 20 minutes by plane south of Mahé, in a pristine atoll fringed by palm forests, migratory seabirds and turtles, and protected by its own lagoon and coral reef. The resort will be home to a collection of seafront villas, all equipped with their own private pool and personal concierge.
A beacon of timeless glamour and luxury for more than a century, Waldorf Astoria New York has always been the place to be in New York City and is expected to reopen in late 2024 following an extensive restoration spearheaded by renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Featuring 375 hotel rooms and 375 private residences, Waldorf Astoria New York will retain the scale and beauty of the original Art Deco architecture alongside fresh contemporary furnishings, opulent finishes and carefully preserved unique hotel artifacts including the Spirit of Achievement and Cole Porter’s piano. The hotel will feature some of Manhattan’s largest rooms and suites, a hotel spa spanning over 30,000-square-feet, fitness center, a signature restaurant, and nearly 35,500-square-feet of state-of-the-art event spaces incorporating the latest technology, including renowned heritage spaces such as the Grand Ballroom, Jade Room, and Astor Salon.
Rolling out in 2024 in partnership with Proof & Company’s award-winning bar and beverage consultancy arm, Proof Creative, guests will enjoy a bespoke cocktail ritual paying homage to Waldorf Astoria’s iconic Peacock Alley. The ritual will be performed tableside where a team member host will present guests with a modern tantalus containing handcrafted custom cocktails. Telling a story with each sip, these cocktails serve as a passport to Waldorf Astoria’s pioneering history, forward-thinking innovation, and each property’s authentic sense of place.
Travelers will also have more reason to return to their favorite hotel and resort destinations in the new year with exciting property transformations. First up, Las Vegas, where Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas will roll out a floor-to-ceiling redesign of all guest rooms and suites; upgrades to meeting and event spaces; and a new arrival experience with the complete redesign and relocation of the 23rd-floor lobby and front desk to the ground floor.
In the Sunshine State, guests will enjoy Waldorf Astoria Orlando’s property-wide reimagining of all guest rooms and suites, lobby space, and culinary outlets including the award-winning restaurant Bull & Bear, Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria Spa and prestigious 18-hole golf course.
Additionally in Q1 2024, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort will open its highly-anticipated Kilolani Spa, encompassing 50,000-square-feet and the largest of its kind in the region offering holistic and innovative treatments inspired by the island’s healing practices and rituals.
Waldorf Astoria openings in 2025 and beyond
From adventure and cultural travel destinations in Asia, to heritage sites in the UK, Waldorf Astoria openings will be found in even more unforgettable destinations, including Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique, and Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch. Looking further ahead into 2026 and beyond, the portfolio will see the highly anticipated and first market entry of Waldorf Astoria Sydney, Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi, Waldorf Astoria Hanoi, along with Waldorf Astoria Jakarta and Waldorf Astoria Tanger.
LXR Hotels & Resorts
Celebrating the timeless pursuit of personal adventure in the world’s most alluring destinations, LXR Hotels & Resorts continues its steady growth expanding its footprint into new markets, with The Plaza Doha in Qatar and Umana Bali joining the hand-selected portfolio of independent hotels in 2023 alone.
Expected to open in February 2024, LXR Hotels & Resorts has plans to debut its first Hawaii property in Honolulu. Overlooking Fort DeRussy Park with views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head in Oahu, just steps from Waikiki Beach and at the heart of Waikiki’s world-class restaurants, shops, entertainment, and nightlife, the 38-story property is home to 462 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites. The luxury resort will embark on a reinvigorated chapter with a custom design renovation by the internationally celebrated Bryan O’Sullivan Studio (BOS Studio) scheduled to start in early 2025.
Several soon-to-be-announced signings and future openings include properties in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Morocco in 2025 and Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda in Italy in 2026, which was officially announced earlier this year.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts
The largest of the Hilton Luxury Brand portfolio with 47 properties, Conrad Hotels & Resorts continues its global expansion with four new hotels in 2024, including: