Hotel Openings: Ritz-Carlton Debuts in China, Sax Paris Unveiled, along with Other Notable Hotel News from This Week
In the world of luxury hospitality, 2025 and 2026 are shaping up to be exciting years. Here's a rundown of some of the anticipated openings by notable brands across the globe.
Japan
The Land of the Rising Sun is set to welcome a new wave of luxury with the opening of the InterContinental Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2025, this will be the first internationally branded luxury hotel in Sapporo [2].
In Okinawa, the Rosewood Miyakojima is set to launch on March 1, 2025, offering all-villa accommodations with private pools [1]. While not from the list of brands mentioned earlier, this luxury hotel is worth noting.
China
The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou has already opened its doors in Suzhou, China. This luxurious property boasts a signature Ritz-Carlton Club, four restaurants and bars, a 24-hour fitness center, a pool, meeting spaces, and a grand ballroom. It also offers children's programming through Ritz Kids [3].
Portugal
Six Senses Comporta, set to open in 2028, will be located in Portugal. This property will feature 70 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, a pool bar, a wine bar, a gym, a yoga studio, a pool, a spa, and more [4].
South Australia
The InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa, scheduled to open in 2028, will be the first luxury-branded hotel in a South Australian wine region. Some rooms at this resort will offer vineyard views.
United States
Canopy by Hilton will debut in Utah with the Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley, scheduled to open in 2026. This property will offer a pool, a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna, a fitness center, and a golf simulator.
Japan and Beyond
While specific openings for Waldorf Astoria, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Hotel Indigo, Six Senses, or Hyatt in Japan are not explicitly listed, the Waldorf Astoria Osaka is set to make its debut in Japan with the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, scheduled to open in April 2025 [5].
Regarding Europe, the search results do not provide concrete information on new openings by the mentioned brands in France or the United Kingdom scheduled for 2025 or 2026. However, Four Seasons and Park Hyatt are among the brands with upcoming major luxury hotel openings globally in 2026, but no specific locations in France or the UK are mentioned [3].
Expansion Plans
Hyatt plans to grow its portfolio in the United Kingdom by more than 30% between this year and next, adding over 1,000 rooms across the country [6]. Rosewood also plans to expand across 3 continents this year, with hotels opening in Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the U.S., and China [7].
These are just a few of the exciting developments in the luxury hospitality sector. Stay tuned for more updates as these properties prepare to welcome guests.
[1] Rosewood Miyakojima [2] InterContinental Sapporo [3] Luxury Hotel Openings 2026 [4] Six Senses Comporta [5] Waldorf Astoria Osaka [6] Hyatt's UK Expansion [7] Rosewood's Expansion Plans
