7 New Hotels

Amyth of Nicosia

Nicosia, Cyprus

This 19th-century villa in Nicosia's Old Town keeps its original frescoes and painted mosaics intact, pistachio and periwinkle ceilings in some suites, and whitewashed stone walls throughout. Rooms with private terraces look over terracotta rooftops. Amyth Kouzina, the restaurant, sources produce daily from the market.

El Nido Pangulasian Island

Palawan, Philippines

Pangulasian Island hardly seems real: it’s no more than a steep, densely forested hill, reachable only by boat ride from the nearest airstrip. Scarcely less impressive than the setting are El Nido Resort's villas. Some hug the beach, others climb the hillside above the jungle canopy; all come with plentiful indoor-outdoor space.

Hotel Albatross

Ocean Grove, NJ, USA

One town south of Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore is Ocean Grove, a remarkably dense little Victorian village. Along with some functional upgrades, including the town’s first elevator, the Hotel Albatross has been redesigned; its interiors now more reminiscent of mid-century modernism than the Victorian era.

Olea Hotel

Glen Ellen, CA, USA

Glen Ellen is something of a hidden gem in Sonoma County — a town that’s in the very heart of wine country, but relatively under-traveled in comparison with its neighbors. It’s certainly not for lack of interesting places to stay; the 15-room Olea Hotel is a memorable mix of old-world charm and boutique-hotel cool.

Riad Laz Mouassine & Wellness

Marrakech, Morocco

Like any high-end riad, Riad Laz Mouassine & Wellness feels intimate and private, and its rooftop spa certainly aids in relaxation. The style is full of local character, and is notable for its brightness and open spaces; the restaurant, also on the rooftop, is an idyllic slice of Moroccan city life.

NH Collection Murano Villa

Venice, Italy

The former De Majo glass factory on the island of Murano has been converted into the NH Collection Murano Villa, with the original furnace chimney kept intact. This is the NH ethos in a nutshell: heritage structures renovated into contemporary high-end boutique hotels that never lose touch with their historical origins.

Drake Devonshire & Motor Inn

Wellington, Canada

The Drake in Toronto is a longtime favorite. Two hours to the east, on the shores of Lake Ontario, it has a country cousin. Drake Devonshire is full of personality: a 19th-century foundry transformed into a 21st-century farmhouse hotel, full of artwork and inspired modern design. And while its size is small, it draws a sociable crowd