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The good, the rad and the lovely: These are the stays set to be on everyone’s itineraries for the year ahead
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The perfect way to celebrate the new year? It’s surely to plan a calendar of new adventures, fresh discoveries and fantastic stays. Whether you want to experience a Tokyo time capsule, join a secret Roman city tour, or stay in a bold new architectural marvel in Atlanta, these are the trending hotels that will ensure your 2025 is made up of unforgettable travels.
Cultural cachet in Rome
Chapter Roma, Italy

Less a hotel stay than a full cultural immersion, Chapter Roma is the place for travelers to Rome who wish to do as the Romans do. Learn how to recreate five classics of local cuisine at a cooking masterclass with head chef Alessandro Pietropaoli; take a contemporary art tour with a local gallerist; join a nightlife editor on a circuit of the best of the city’s bar scene… They’re all up for grabs thanks to the hotel’s Experiences packages. Of course, those who prefer a less active approach to local life can just kick back at rooftop bar Hey Güey (pictured top), order a dry martini, and watch the city go by.
Club nights and cocktails in London
The Standard, London, England
London’s status as a global creative capital means its hotels are working overtime to curate clever cultural and musical programs that will wow hard-to-impress locals and up-for-a-good-time out-of-towners alike. The Standard, London’s slick events calendar proves the point. As ever, it’s packed with intriguing arts partnerships, gatherings and performances, all delivered through state-of-the-art sound systems. Whatever you’re there for, round off your night with drinks, DJ sets and dramatic city views at clubby cocktail bar Sweeties.
Tranquility and tradition in Tokyo
Hoshinoya Tokyo, Japan
Perhaps it’s the exceptionally favorable exchange rates, or a post-pandemic drive to put trip-of-a-lifetime vacation plans into action, but recent record visitor numbers mean Tokyo is thriving. Billed as the city’s first luxury ryokan, Hoshinoya Tokyo has come into its own as a portal to Japan’s traditional beauty and a welcome respite from all the excitement outside. Here tatami-floored bedrooms are partitioned by shoji screens, restorative hot springs soothe at the 17th-floor onsen baths, and a gentle hint of sandalwood wafts through the air. It’s the perfect reason to make 2025 the year you finally take that trip to Tokyo.
A showstopping stay in New York
The Ned NoMad, New York, NY
Even by its own standards, 2025 is set to be a bumper year for Broadway: Idina Menzel returns to the stage for the musical Redwood; spellbinding special effects should be a given for the U.S. debut of Stranger Things: The First Shadow; Bill & Ted co-stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter even reunite for a turn in, of all things, Waiting for Godot. Right by the action, The Ned NoMad complements those big-budget productions with its own theatrics. Its entertainment schedule runs from rollicking salsa sessions to sultry cabaret-style evenings.
Where to see and be seen in Atlanta
Forth Hotel Atlanta, GA

Its latticed concrete edifice is already attracting admiring glances, but the bold new Forth Hotel Atlanta isn’t just a landmark property in architectural terms. Handsome and homelike, the property also incorporates a highly anticipated members’ club that has ramped up its reputation as one of the most exciting addresses in the city. Expect to see just as many locals as hotel guests socializing over Mediterranean dishes at Elektra and sundowners at rooftop lounge Moonlight.
A vintage getaway in Argentina
Susana Balbo Winemaker’s House, Mendoza, Argentina

Wine lovers have been toasting Susana Balbo, the pioneering matriarch of modern Argentinian styles, after her eponymous winery recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. There’s no better place to join them than at Susana Balbo Winemaker’s House in the Mendoza wine region. The inn is a chic, sybaritic retreat where encouraging staff agree that lazy lunches are best paired with ample wine tastings, and airy suites feature integrated spa facilities. This is pure indulgence.
A glorious glow-up in Paris
Hotel Rochester, Paris, France

Paris is always a good idea, but it really does feel like there’s never been a better time to visit. Its boulevards and plazas are especially pristine following the sweeping spruce-up that preceded its summer of sports. Meanwhile a slew of exciting new exhibitions, covering everything from surrealism to the adventures of Asterix, are reaffirming the city’s cultural cachet. Near many key attractions and just off the Champs-Élysées, the pretty family-run Hotel Rochester provides a peaceful base for ambles through the revitalized French capital.
Music and meditation in Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas, La Cruz, Costa Rica

It feels like everything that happens in Costa Rica is imbued with vibrant natural energy. Long established as a destination for ecotourism, the country is now making its way onto the map as a fixture on the techno and EDM festival circuit. Expect Pacific-facing beachside locations and a chance to party in some of the region’s best surfing locations. Recover with yoga by day then continue the party at Dreams Las Mareas, an upmarket all-inclusive that offers live nightly entertainment while monkeys cavort in surrounding elephant-ear trees.
Visionary entertainment in Vegas
The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

When immersive venue Sphere opened in Las Vegas with a series of groundbreaking concerts, fans were amazed by the massive, ultra-realistic digital displays on show within the 360-foot tall orb. Following a blockbuster New Year’s Eve party, Sphere moves into 2025 as a new global epicenter for entertainment. If you have tickets to experience it, the connected hotel The Venetian is the place to stay: A fresh $1.5 billion renovation has seen all 4,000 suites updated in celebration of the famed resort’s 25th birthday.

John O’Ceallaigh
Writer
John O’Ceallaigh is a luxury travel editor, and journalist with The Telegraph, National Geographic Traveler and many more. He is the founder of LUTE travel consultancy.

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