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The most anticipated hotel openings for 2024 that we can’t wait for

Booking a vacation? Make sure to mark these exciting hotel openings in your calendars.

Monday December 11 2023

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Written by Lauren Dana

USA contributor

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Travel is booming, and 2024 is set to be a significant year when it comes to new hotel openings across the United States. In fact, dozens of new properties are slated to debut all over the country in the coming months, from small boutique properties in major cities to expansive luxury resorts amidst the deserts and mountains and wellness-focused retreats. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 13 of the most exciting hotel openings to watch for in 2024, including a historic inn slated to debut in New Orleans this winter and a swanky 20-acre property in Arizona, home to America’s longest pool. So, if you haven’t already, consider this your sign to start planning your 2024 trip—complete with a stay at one of the new hotels below, of course.

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Exciting new hotels for 2024

1. Dew Drop Inn: New Orleans, LA

Photograph: Courtesy The New Drop Inn

Opening: January 2024

Between 1939 and the late 1960s, the Dew Drop Inn hosted a slew of iconic Black musicians (think: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Marvin Gaye and Etta James). The former music venue has been reimagined as a stylish 17-room hotel set to open in January. The design-forward property will feature Art Deco and midcentury modern design elements, and each guest room will pay homage to a musical or cultural icon who left a mark on the inn through art, photographs, artifacts and other ephemera. There’ll also be an on-site pool, bar, patio area and a 410-person music venue.

2. Thompson Houston: Houston, TX

Photograph: Courtesy Thompson Houston

Opening: February 2024

The 36-story Thompson Houston boasts a central location beside the 160-acre Buffalo Bayou Park, offering a calming reprieve from the city’s bustling downtown area. The 172 guest rooms and suites are set to offer floor-to-ceiling windows for top-notch park or skyline views, mid-century modern fabrics and textures, and sleek hardwood floors. Additional hotel highlights include a contemporary seventh-floor lobby area; a one-acre rooftop green space complete with a sparkling swimming pool, cocktail bar, and lounge; an entire floor dedicated to wellness with a tranquil spa, salon, fitness center and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas; and two chic eateries. Oh, and did we mention it has its very own heliport?

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3. Hotel Bardo: Savannah, GA

Photograph: Courtesy Hotel Bardo/Tom Reid

Opening: February 2024

Savannah’s famed Mansion on Forsyth Park is in the midst of a massive transformation. Slated to open its doors in February, the brand-new Hotel Bardo will marry old and new: Beyond its striking Victorian-Romanesque facade, the hotel will feature contemporary design touches and an all-around buzzy vibe. Guests can lounge out in the lobby and breezy plant-filled courtyard area—think: one-part bar, one-part all-day lounge—before retreating to one of the serene rooms and suites, all offering plenty of natural light plus fun pops of green. An 82-foot-long swimming pool and adjacent bar will also be done up in millennial pink and flanked with greenery. The wellness center, chic Italian restaurant, and swanky lobby bar are all added bonuses.

4. Burton House Beverly Hills, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Los Angeles, CA

Photograph: Courtesy Burton House Beverly Hills/Douglas Hill

Opening: February 2024

Named for and inspired by Beverly Hills founder Burton Edmond Green, the Burton House Beverly Hills, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will open in February 2024. The all-suite abode will pay tribute to the city’s rich history and lush landscapes while also embracing a modern flair. The 193 rooms will have separate sleeping and living areas and kitchenettes. Guests can also expect stylish touches like contemporary artwork, plush leather headboards, jewel-toned accents and a mix of prints and patterns. The swanky lobby will have a similar aesthetic with pops of green, patterned accent walls and rugs and plants to help bring the outdoors in. An indoor-outdoor restaurant will also serve Mediterranean fare with a SoCal twist.

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5. Hotel Anna & Bel: Philadelphia, PA

Photograph: Courtesy Hotel Anna & Bel

Opening: March 2024

This hip, 50-key urban oasis—part of the Life House hotel brand—makes the perfect addition to Philly’s artiest ‘hood, Fishtown. Opening in March 2024, Hotel Anna & Bel will occupy an 18th-century-era structure that was a retirement home and, before that, a women's asylum. As a nod to the building’s past, the property will feature vintage touches like century-old wallpapers, pastel colors, embroidery detailing and lots of curves and lines—all of which are said to represent femininity. At the heart of the property, guests will find an interior courtyard, while the chaise lounge-lined outdoor pool area will serve as a popular gathering spot in the warmer months. Accommodations will range from studios to two-bedroom suites, and some are set to have private terraces. Standout amenities will include a lounge-slash-coworking space, a bar, a sauna and a Mediterranean restaurant.

6. The Riding Academy Hotel: Ocala, FL

Photograph: Courtesy The Riding Academy Hotel

Opening: Spring 2024

Located on the World Equestrian Center campus just like its luxurious sister property, The Equestrian Hotel, the Riding Academy Hotel will debut in spring 2024. It’s set to offer nearly 400 rooms and suites plus an inviting lobby area comprised of rich, warm, cozy leather accents rich mahogany hues and fun accents like horse-patterned wallpaper, custom ceramic dogs and an antique hand-carved wooden horse. The cracking fireplace will serve as the perfect spot for mixing and mingling indoors, while the outdoor-fireplace-equipped pool area, which live oak trees and gardens will surround, is also not to be missed. Other design highlights include equestrian-inspired carpet, Ralph Lauren stirrup sconces and bespoke trophy lamps in the guest rooms. The property will be just steps away from the aforementioned Equestrian Hotel and a short golf cart ride away from the bustling complex center, where seven restaurants, a spa, two-dozen-plus shops and more all await.

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7. Ada Hotel: Ada, MI

Photograph: Courtesy AHC Hospitality

Opening: Spring 2024

Just east of Grand Rapids lies the small, charming town of Ada, which will welcome the aptly named Ada Hotel in the spring of 2024. Unbeknownst to many, the three-story boutique hotel is actually named after the 19th-century hotel that served as the town’s heart. The 36-room property will also offer a fitness center and two restaurants. The first-floor Post Tavern will serve as a cozy and rustic gathering spot serving local craft brews, while the third-floor Rix, named after Ada Village’s founding father, Rix Robinson, shows off with views of the Thornapple River. An expansive lobby area with open seating and a neutral color palette will be at the heart of the hotel—just steps from the tavern.

8. The Ranch Hudson Valley: Sloatsburg, NY

Photograph: Courtesy the Ranch Hudson Valley

Opening: Spring 2024

This world-famous luxury health and wellness resort brand—best known for its flagship Malibu location, attracting A-listers like Mandy Moore, Rebel Wilson, Lea Michele and others—will open its first East Coast location in the spring of 2024. Just 45 minutes from New York City, the Ranch Hudson Valley will occupy a historic lakefront estate with 200 acres of land. Signature offerings include plant-based cuisine plus daily hours-long hikes, fitness classes and massages. Guests can choose from three-night, four-night, seven-night and multi-week programs.

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9. Hotel Heron: Alexandria, VA

Photograph: Courtesy Hotel Hero

Opening: May 2024

Known for its shop- and restaurant-lined cobblestone streets and 18th-century rowhouses, Old Town Alexandria is right across the river from D.C. Hotel Heron will become the neighborhood’s newest hotel once it opens in May 2024. Originally opened in 1926 as the George Mason Hotel, which closed in the early 1970s. Several decades later, Hotel Heron will offer 134 rooms spread across two buildings. There will also be a hearth-inspired eatery serving Mid-Atlantic cuisine, a cozy cocktail bar, a seasonal rooftop bar and several multi-use spaces designed for working, eating, drinking and relaxing.

10. The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa: Jackson, WY

Photograph: Courtesy the Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa

Opening: Late spring 2024

Five years after tragically burning down, Jackson’s The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa will make its grand (re)debut in spring 2024—and it’s been completely reimagined and rebuilt. The quaint family-owned property combines the coziness of a quintessential mountain lodge with the vibrancy—and contemporary style—of a hip boutique property. Inside, roaring fireplaces, oversized leather chairs and winding staircases set the scene for a laid-back escape. Guests can breathe in the crisp mountain air from the tree-lined courtyard before tucking into a meal or sipping cocktails at the rustic-chic restaurant and living room-style bar. The western-inspired rooms and suites, some with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and/or private decks, are equally impressive.

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11. The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection: Kiawah River, SC

Photograph: Courtesy The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection

Opening: Summer 2024

Located along the banks of the Kiawah River on Johns Island, The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection will be Lowcountry living at its finest—just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston! The sprawling 2,000-acre resort will debut this summer and offer a 100-acre working farm with 20 miles of riverfront, scenic nature trails, abundant marshlands and fantastic flora and fauna. The aesthetic is set to be breezy and island-inspired, with soothing undertones, sunny prints and a touch of whimsy. The 72 cottage-style guest rooms and suites, as well as the 19 residential villas, will feature spacious porches, honey oak floors, soaking tubs, white beadboard walls and mint green accents. Guests will be able to take in the scenery on the wraparound wooden porch adorned with wicker chairs, relax in the library lounge and hang out by the cabana-lined pool. A riverfront swim and fitness facility, a spa and a community farmstead also await.

12. The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie: Scottsdale, AZ

Photograph: Courtesy The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie

Opening: October 2024

Slated to open in October 2024, The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie may just be Scottsdale’s swankiest retreat. The property is located below Camelback Mountain, and its 215 modern rooms and suites will serve as tranquil sanctuaries, complete with postcard-worthy mountain views. The glitzy indoor-outdoor lobby space evokes calmness with its light wooden accents, white marble flooring and flora-flanked surroundings. The 20-acre property will also feature America’s longest pool, stretching around 400 feet and flanked by swaying palms. The two-story, 16,000-foot-spa area is sure to be another highlight, as is the Palmeraie Shops, an open-air shopping oasis adjacent to the resort.

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13. Grand Hyatt Deer Valley: Park City, UT

Photograph: Courtesy Grand Hyatt

Opening: Late 2024

Skiiers and non-skiers alike will love the luxurious Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. Set to open in late 2024, just in time for the 2024/2025 ski season, the property marks Grand Hyatt’s first-ever Utah location. The hotel will offer easy access to the slopes and must-visit restaurants and shops. Additionally, there will be 387 rooms and suites, 55 private residences and a handful of exciting drinking and dining options, including an après ski bar and an expansive terrace with picturesque mountain vistas. The heated year-round pool and whirlpool are the cherry on top.

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