Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is preparing for a landmark year of expansion, confirming eight new luxury properties set to open in 2026. The additions span culturally rich capitals, restored heritage sites, and fast-rising urban destinations – reinforcing the brand’s commitment to authenticity, design excellence, and place-driven hospitality.
The announcement aligns with shifting traveller priorities captured in the company’s latest Luxury Travel Report, where global luxury consumers increasingly seek heritage, meaningful experiences, and independent hotels that offer personal recognition rather than standardisation.
Chief Executive Officer Lindsey Ueberroth noted that the 2026 pipeline reflects this evolution in traveller expectations. “Today’s luxury guests value authenticity, thoughtful curation and legacy moments,” she said. “Our new openings – including four Legend Collection properties – embody the individuality and depth modern travellers expect.”
Highlights from Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ 2026 openings
The Newman – London, United Kingdom (Legend Collection) | Opening February 2026
Located in Fitzrovia between Bloomsbury and Soho, The Newman brings a refined yet creative aesthetic inspired by Victorian and Art Deco architecture. Designed by Lind + Almond, the 81-room hotel includes a penthouse with private terrace, a European brasserie, a destination bar, and a full-floor wellness retreat featuring hydrotherapy, meditation studios, and active salt therapy. Private dining and flexible book-out options make it a standout for luxury travellers seeking a residential feel.
Romègas Hotel – Valletta, Malta (L.V.X. Collection) | Opening Q1 2026
This intimate 23-room boutique hotel occupies a 500-year-old palazzo originally built for Knight of Malta Mathurin Romègas. With interiors by renowned Maltese design house Camilleri Paris Mode, the hotel blends handcrafted stone features, traditional terrazzo flooring, and classic Maltese balconies. A rooftop pool overlooks Valletta’s bays, while a signature restaurant by chef Marvin Gauci elevates the hotel into a destination dining venue.
The Cooper – Charleston, South Carolina, USA (Legend Collection) | Opening March 2026
Charleston’s only luxury waterfront hotel, The Cooper sits along the Cooper River with 191 bright, contemporary rooms. The property offers an urban wellness centre, an infinity-edge pool with harbour views, four dining venues, a private marina, and curated coastal experiences from yacht charters to guided riverside walks. Its French Quarter location gives guests immediate access to Charleston’s historic heart.
Gran Hotel Claridge Granada – Granada, Spain (L.V.X. Collection) | Opening April 2026
Steps from the Cathedral and the Alhambra, this new 70-room boutique hotel occupies the historic Plaza de Villamena. The property features Andalusian-inspired culinary concepts, including a signature restaurant and a rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada. A boutique wellness centre offers tailored treatments reflecting Granada’s thermal and cultural heritage.
Palais Jamaï Fès – Fes, Morocco (Legend Collection) | Opening Spring 2026
One of Morocco’s most storied palaces is set to reopen after extensive restoration. Built in the late 19th century as the residence of a Grand Vizir, the palace was converted into a hotel in 1930 and remains an icon of Fassi heritage. The restored property will feature 94 rooms and suites—among them a Royal Suite—three Alain Ducasse-led restaurants, four bars, a sky bar overlooking the Medina, hammams, two pools, wellness facilities, a padel court, curated boutiques and gardens.
Serras Sevilla – Seville, Spain (Legend Collection) | Opening Spring 2026
Designed by architect Aníbal González, this 43-room hotel is positioned just steps from Seville Cathedral. The property showcases Andalucian craftsmanship and features three dining venues, including a rooftop terrace with cathedral views and a swimming pool that frames one of Spain’s most historic skylines.
Pendry Mexico City – Mexico City, Mexico (L.V.X. Collection) | Opening 2026
Located in the vibrant Roma Norte district, Pendry Mexico City features 114 guest rooms and suites, plus 20 branded residences. Developed with Central de Arquitectura, IZ Arquitectos, and AVROKO, the hotel will offer a chef-led rooftop restaurant, an all-day café, Bar Pendry, a rooftop pool, Spa Pendry, and a modern fitness centre—aligning with the neighbourhood’s creative, multicultural identity.
The Stelle – Park City, Utah, USA (L.V.X. Collection & Preferred Residences) | Opening Winter 2026
This boutique mountain lodge at SkyRidge Mountain Resort offers 67 units with lake or mountain views, fine dining, a rooftop bar, and direct access to hiking, biking, equestrian facilities, and lake activities. Ski shuttles connect guests to Deer Valley Resort. A full spa featuring outdoor saunas and a dedicated terrace expands the lodge’s wellness offering.
Major Reopenings in 2026
Boar’s Head Resort & Birdwood Mansion – Virginia, USA (L.V.X. Collection) | March 2026
The 19th-century Birdwood Mansion is being reimagined as a seven-room boutique hotel with private cottages, a dedicated pool, and access to Boar’s Head Resort’s signature amenities, including golf, spa and racquets facilities.
Hôtel California Paris – Paris, France (Lifestyle Collection) | Q3 2026
Steps from the Champs-Élysées, the 1925 landmark is undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. A new bistro, cocktail bar, courtyard and spa complement the refreshed 188 rooms.
Hotel Metropole Geneve – Geneva, Switzerland (Lifestyle Collection) | September 2026
Built in 1854, the hotel is being redesigned with a contemporary, boutique aesthetic inspired by Swiss explorers Nicolas Bouvier and Ella Maillart. New social spaces, event venues, and culinary concepts aim to elevate one of Geneva’s most recognised lakeside addresses.
