13 Irresistible New Hotels for a Memorable Stay

Get to know Ireland’s second city with a stay at the new Residence Inn by Marriott Cork. Set on the River Lee, right in the heart of the action, the hotel lies a short stroll from highlights like the Opera House and Merchants Quay Shopping Centre. Designed to feel like a home from home, the studio apartments and one-bedroom suites are especially suited to longer stays, coming equipped with living areas and kitchens. Evening social hours brings guests together in the bar, while complimentary grocery deliveries help keep the fridge well stocked. Adjoining hotel, the playful and high-energy Moxy Cork, meanwhile, is the Residence Inn's perfect complement. Among Moxy Cork's stylish guestrooms are the covetable Riverview options, which look out over the elegant Lee, while Bar Moxy extends an irresistible invitation to enjoy a cocktail before you step out and explore this enchanting city.

Nature is the inspiration for Element by Westin Wroclaw, where you’ll find abundant plants in the lobby and a cosy colour palette of earthy greens and warm browns in the bedrooms. A stay here is also an opportunity to discover one of Poland’s most inviting cities – checking out the elegant townhouses of Market Square, perhaps, or water-focused science museum Hydropolis, before returning for dinner at Polish restaurant The Salon.  

Public transport is free in Luxembourg, so from your base at the playfully designed Moxy Luxembourg Airport, you can explore all the sights, from the Grand Ducal Palace to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Bock Casemates tunnels. Many of the bedrooms have airfield views, so you can plane-spot from the window, or head downstairs to play arcade games and sip cocktails in the bar. There’s direct access to the terminal for easy onward travel. 

On the shores of the Red Sea at Jordan’s southern tip, The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa exudes a calming vibe, with soothing colours and local flora throughout, plus a beautiful palm-shaded pool. Stay in at The Heavenly Spa by Westin for a rejuvenating massage and perhaps some deeply relaxing hydrotherapy, or head out to visit Petra or Wadi Rum. Settle in for dinner at either Zenya, with its wellness-focused approach, or Kai, a joyous celebration of cocktail mixology and Southeast Asian-inflected cooking. 

Amid the Adriatic Sea, the Croatian island of Cres is home to secluded beaches, medieval hilltop villages and pristine forests. Explore it all from your base at The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection, an elegant resort with a striking modern design located a 10-minute stroll along the waterfront from Cres town. Two outdoor pools invite you to lounge in the sunshine, while the serene wellness area tempts you to relax with a massage.

Set within a lush palm grove, The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam sets a new standard for hotels in the Moroccan capital of Rabat. The vast pool, open to the blue North African skies, is breathtaking, lined with towering palms, while rooms and suites are spacious with upscale, chic décor. For dining, choose between the Mediterranean Brasserie, Palapa Pan-American restaurant and the Lobby Lounge and be sure to visit the restorative spa.

Set in the heart of Batumi’s Old Town, on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, Rooms Batumi, a Member of Design Hotels™ has a fresh, coastal look and an oasis-like inner courtyard blooming with palm trees and seagrass. This is a hotel that whispers sophisticated relaxation, from its rooftop pool overlooking the sea to its 1970s-influenced bedrooms, with their sun-drenched balconies and huge, inviting sofas.

Combining calming views of the Rochdale Canal with a location in the bustling heart of Manchester, The Reach at Piccadilly, Manchester, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel gives guests the best of both worlds. Dine on small plates as boats pass the windows of canalside Lock84 or head into the city centre to experience its famous live music and nightlife. Rooms are cosy with fresh pea-green colour accents and you’re seconds from Piccadilly train station for easy travel connections.

Get out and about in Madrid with ease by booking into The Westin Madrid Cuzco, located just one minute from Cuzco metro station and five minutes from the Bernabeu football stadium, home to Real Madrid. The newly renovated bedrooms feature the signature Heavenly® bed and 24-hour room service, while breakfast is extensive, with a buffet and show-cooking station.

Set between the Alps and Lake Geneva, Vevey on Switzerland’s Montreux Riviera offers waterside strolls, lake-view dining and an atmospherically maze-like old town. At its heart stands the Modern Times Hotel, Vevey, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, its design inspired by one-time local resident actor and artist Charlie Chaplin. This stylish hotel offers a range of understated bedrooms, a grill restaurant with dry-aged meats and a Mediterranean garden where cocktails are served.

With its vibrant tapas bars and Art Nouveau architecture, ancient old town and modern waterfront, there’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. Industrial-chic Moxy Barcelona is positioned to make the most of it all, situated just moments from the city’s main railway station, for easy access to everything from Gaudí’s Park Güell to the beach at Barceloneta. The guestrooms here rock a minimalist design, while flexible bed configurations allow you to add a third bed or opt for connected rooms. Your complementary welcome drink, meanwhile, will undoubtedly set the tone for a fabulous stay.