Accor is stepping into 2025 with a powerful array of new hotels, resorts and exciting hospitality experiences, set to open throughout the year. Across its spectrum of 45+ hospitality brands, ranging from luxury to economy and everything in between, Accor is giving travelers fresh inspiration to explore the world – from ultra-luxurious train journeys to seaside wellness retreats and stylish urban hotspots. While the choices are diverse, each new offering shares Accor’s relentless commitment to sustainability and service excellence. Around the world, some 330,000+ talented Accor Heartists are delivering passion for hospitality and genuine care, crafting truly distinctive experiences and fostering meaningful connections. Read on for a preview of the remarkable places and spaces Accor will unveil in 2025.
LUXURY
La Dolce Vita Orient Express is an opulent ‘slow travel’ experience, created by Accor and Arsenale S.p.A. – the first Italian venture in luxury rail hospitality. With regional and thematic voyages through Italy’s breathtaking countryside, La Dolce Vita Orient Express celebrates the glamor, joie de vivre, and artistic fervor of Italian culture in the 1960s. Guests will be treated to the culinary artistry of three Michelin-starred chef, Heinz Beck, whose innovative blend of tradition and modernity perfectly embody the essence of la dolce vita. Journeys begin in Spring 2025.
Orient Express La Minerva is a heritage hotel site set in the heart of Rome, Italy, and will be the brand’s very first hotel in the world. Offering 93 rooms and suites in the former Palazzo Fonseca, guests will discover a sumptuous 17th century palace, gloriously restored for modern comfort. The interior design and artistic direction of the hotel have been entrusted to famed architect and designer Hugo Toro, who will soon reveal a glamorous experience inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the ‘Eternal City’. Opening scheduled for early 2025.
Faena New York is bringing the brand’s unique spirit of luxury and experiential hospitality to the High Line and Hudson River. Located within One High Line’s East Tower, Faena New York features 120 guestrooms and suites, innovative culinary concepts at its 5,000-square-foot restaurant helmed by a renowned celebrity chef, and a healing sanctuary at its 17,000-square-foot spa, Tierra Santa Healing House. Faena Rose members will enjoy exclusive entry to The Living Room, an elevated setting with live entertainment, private dining, and outdoor terraces. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Raffles Sentosa Singapore is building on the brand’s illustrious legacy in Asia. The 62-villa resort overlooks Tanjong Beach on the southern tip of Sentosa Island, one of the most desirable resort destinations in Asia and a stone’s throw from the buzz of central Singapore. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the resort has more than a million square feet of meticulously curated tropical gardens – providing a relaxing retreat for global travelers and an enticing weekend staycation spot for local Singaporeans. Opening scheduled for early 2025.
Raffles Jeddah, Saudi Arabia embodies a coastal spirit, with stunning views overlooking the Jeddah Corniche and the Red Sea. With 142 guest rooms and 40 suites, the hotel features three distinctive restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, and gathering spaces that include a 14,000 square foot grand ballroom. Guests will feel immersed in Saudi culture, local art, and decorative craftsmanship that honors the country’s past, present, and future. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Growing the brand’s presence in Europe, Fairmont Golden Prague will soon become the first Fairmont in the Czech Republic. Located in the heart of Old Town at the gate of the prestigious Parížská Boulevard and on the banks of the Vltava River, this 320-room heritage-listed landmark will set a global benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion. Travelers looking for that extra level of special attention will appreciate the hotel’s 44 Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, a private Fairmont Gold Lounge and exclusive concierge services. Opening scheduled for early 2025.
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol, Spain resides in a yet-undiscovered corner of southern Spain and marks Fairmont’s first property along the southern coast of Europe. The hotel’s 311 rooms offer endless views of the Mediterranean, while the expansive property captures the joyful spirit of Andalusia through authentic culinary feasts, restorative wellness experiences, meaningful cultural immersions, and lively gatherings all deeply connected to the region’s rich heritage. Opening scheduled for early 2025.
Fairmont Tokyo marks the much-anticipated arrival of the Fairmont brand in Japan. Set in a prime location along Tokyo Bay, the 217-room hotel offers fabulous views of the Rainbow Bridge to the east and Tokyo Tower to the west. Perfectly balancing the vibrant energy of the city with the tranquility of the waterfront, guests will enjoy signature Fairmont experiences with five restaurants and two bars, three outdoor terraces, sky chapel, sky banquet room, grand ballroom, spa, infinity pool, outdoor bathing pool, and fitness facilities in a refined and contemporary environment. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Fairmont New Orleans in the United States is preparing for its debut in the historic Bank of New Orleans building in the city’s central business district, just one block from the famed French Quarter. After an extensive and visionary transformation of this iconic address, the new hotel will offer 250 luxury guest rooms, including 40 suites; three food and drink venues; a rooftop swimming pool with expansive city views; a 10,000 square foot spa; and 20,000 square feet of multi-function space. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Fairmont Udaipur, India offers a luxurious getaway at a unique hillside location with exclusive access to a forest reserve. The resort encompasses 16 acres of land, offering guests unparalleled connection to nature with commanding views. The 340-room hotel features over 100,000 square feet of event space, a variety of outdoor spaces, recreational offerings, multiple dining venues, and luxurious one-of-a-kind holistic wellness experiences at Fairmont’s signature Spa. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit is bringing a new level of luxury to the Thai capital’s central business district. The 419-room hotel is the brand’s first hotel in Thailand, and the country’s first fully integrated luxury MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) hotel, with extensive in-person and virtual meeting facilities, scalable rooms, and top technology. Guests will enjoy specialty restaurants and bars with international and Asian cuisine, a rooftop bar with spectacular skyline views, a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and wellness center. Opening scheduled for late 2025.
Fairmont Hanoi, Vietnam is an urban resort located in the heart of the city, a mere 10-minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. The 241-room hotel takes inspiration from the culture and history of Thang Long, with a sumptuous guest experience centered around holistic well-being. Guests will discover six dining and bar venues, including a rooftop restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an extensive gym, and a wellness spa and bathhouse that features traditional Asian rituals. Opening scheduled for late 2025.
Fairmont Dalian, China presents a grand hospitality experience at Zhongshan Square in the historic city of Dalian. The elegant four-story heritage building has been carefully restored, bringing the property up to Fairmont’s global standards of modern luxury hospitality, with a commitment to sustainability in line with the city’s progressive values. The luxury hotel will offer 70 guestrooms, the brand’s exclusive hotel-within-a-hotel experience Fairmont Gold, a stunning ballroom for weddings and private events, numerous meeting rooms, signature restaurants, swimming pool and fitness center. Opening scheduled for late 2025.
Sofitel Guiyang Liebian, China is at the center of the action in Guanshan Lake District, the city’s new cultural, economic, and municipal hub. The new hotel will bring a touch of French luxury to its 240 guestrooms, diverse dining options, holistic wellness offerings, and elegant meeting facilities. With many top tourist attractions nearby, along with the Guiyang International Convention & Exhibition Center, the Guiyang Olympic Sports Center, and the International Financial Center, the hotel is ideally located for both business travelers and leisure guests. Opening scheduled for late 2025.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree marks the brand’s debut and homecoming in Singapore. Sitting on a 4.6-hectare site within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore’s integrated wildlife and nature destination, the 338-room resort comprises a four-story building with standard and family rooms, and 24 elevated seed pod-shaped treehouses, offering a nature-inspired stay where every element, from the architecture to the interiors, is designed to harmonize with the environment. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Banyan Tree Escape unveils a new safari resort within the largely raw and untouched wilderness of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. Nestled along the banks of the Great Ruaha River, the resort’s intimate collection of breezy open villas and retreats are inspired by vernacular architecture – seamlessly blending influences drawn from the flowing forms of the river with the communal essence of tribal living. Designed for the curious traveler, the resort provides a purposeful discovery experience that brings deep connection and immersion into the local community, culture and wild encounters. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection in Albania is located a stone’s throw from must-see destinations such as the town of Berat and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint. A model of positive hospitality and sustainable tourism, the lovely Green Coast Hotel is tucked among a haven for wildlife, sea caverns and hidden bays. With 112 elegant guest rooms and a modern twist on design, MGallery will bring a meaningful and memorable guest experience to Albania. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
A new MGallery Collection hotel is set to become the newest star among the glamorous French seaside destination of Biarritz. With eye-popping style and design, the MGallery location will feature 150 guest rooms and will stand as a living and ever-evolving work of art. Guests will appreciate the brand’s unrivalled style, creative mixology, and thoughtfully designed menus – particularly on the hotel’s stunning rooftop with its breathtaking views of the city and ocean. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
Hotel MontAzure Lakeside Phuket – MGallery Collection, Thailand is set among lush forests and mountains tumbling into a stunning white sand beach. The Hotel MontAzure Lakeside Phuket features 150 guest rooms, with an ultimate lagoon pool and beautifully designed clubhouse buildings. Embodying the pristine elegance of its coastline setting, the hotel is defined by its stunning architecture, blending beautifully into the magnificent backdrop of lake and mountains. Opening scheduled for mid-2025.
