14 hotel openings in July/August 2025 that you should know about

Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa, Saudi Arabia
Located in Riyadh’s tranquil but trendy Sahafa District, this hotel blends contemporary design with the warmth of Saudi hospitality, offering 171 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views, as well as three dining venues, a fitness centre and a dedicated kids’ club. 
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Millennium Al Aqeeq and Millennium Taiba, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Just steps from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, Islam’s second holiest mosque, these two Millennium, Taiba properties in Madinah have reopened after extensive upgrades, offering enhanced digital booking, refreshed dining and tailored services for religious travellers. 
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Mercure Hotel Abu Dhabi Downtown, UAE

Located close to Capital Garden and a short walk from the Corniche, this new Abu Dhabi hotel has 156 accommodations, including rooms, suites and one-bedroom apartments, all featuring interiors inspired by Emirati culture, as well as a rooftop swimming pool, a spa with sauna, a fitness centre and three dining venues. accor-expands-mercure-brand-with-abu-dhabi-hotel

 

Rooftop pool at Mercure Hotel Abu Dhabi Downtown

 

Rixos Obhur Jeddah

As Saudi’s first “true all-inclusive resort experience”, Rixos Obhur Jeddah is located along the shores of Obhur Bay in Jeddah, overlooking the Red Sea and with direct access to a private beach and dedicated yacht marina facilities. There are 250 accommodations, including 176 rooms and suites and 74 private villas, with the majority offering sweeping sea or pool views. first-rixos-resort-opens-in-jeddah

 

Rixos Obhur Jeddah

 

Waldorf Astoria New York, Manhattan, NYC
After nearly a decade of closure, one of the world’s most iconic hotels has reopened with restored Art Deco interiors, some of Manhattan’s most spacious rooms, a spa and three dining venues, including a Japanese restaurant with a six-course kaiseki tasting menu. 
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Junior Suite Living Area, Waldorf Astoria New York

 

Aliée Istanbul, Türkiye
Nestled on the banks of the Golden Horn and accessible by speedboat, this luxury waterfront retreat features 122 accommodations in four historic buildings, immersive dining with interactive shows, a three-storey wellness centre with a longevity clinic, plus an exclusive swim club. 
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Aliée Istanbul, Türkiye

 

Wyndham Alanya, Antalya, Türkiye
Set along Türkiye’s scenic Antalya coast, this family-friendly beachfront resort with 188 accommodations, multiple pools and four dining venues is surrounded by orange groves and historic landmarks, just 20 km from Alanya’s centre.
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Wyndham Alanya, Antalya, Türkiye

 

dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives
Just seven minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, this lagoon- and reef-fringed resort offers 127 beachfront and overwater villas, five à la carte dining venues with a rooftop bar and all-inclusive experiences from yoga on the beach to outdoor cinema. 
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Overwater villas at dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives

 

Niyama Private Islands, Maldives
This decade-old all-villa resort reopened following renovation with revamped villas designed to bring the outdoors in, plus new hi-tech amenities, a redesigned restaurant, expanded kids’ club and a new marine centre offering hands-on conservation activities.
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Niyama Private Islands, Maldives

 

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Scotland
Landmark property reopens in Scottish capital’s Unesco-listed New Town as Scotland’s first Luxury Collection Hotel in the historic former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters, now offering 50 upscale residences, including elegant studios and suites. 
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Directors Suite, The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Scotland

 

The Marcus Portrush Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Northern Ireland
The only internationally branded hotel in seaside town Portrush, this 80-room boutique property brings fresh energy to a landmark Victorian building on Ireland’s dramatic North Atlantic coast, ideally located for exploring the Giant’s Causeway. 
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Reception area, The Marcus Portrush Tapestry-Collection by Hilton in Northern Ireland

 

Garrya Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam
The first Garrya property in Vietnam under the Banyan Tree portfolio, Mù Cang Chải brings minimalist luxury to the terraced rice fields of northern Vietnam with a 110-room resort that offers mountain views from every suite and villa and offers curated experiences with a focus on nature, wellness and culture.
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Pool Suite, Garrya Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam

 

The Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the Cote d’Azur, France
Set on a rocky peninsula high above the French town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the Cote d’Azur, The Maybourne Riviera has reopened for summer 2025 with a new wellbeing and longevity hub alongside additions to its food and guest experience offerings, including plant-based menus.
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