This kicks off my last list for 2018, and this time it’s all about hotels. I am a sucker for a great hotel, and these 18 new hotels I have my eye on for 2018 are no exception. With great design and incredible style, each of these are special in their on way. They are the kind of hotels you buy a plane ticket for — just to go stay there.
So here it is…
18 new hotels I have my eye on for 2018
#1 Amanyangyun in Shanghai, China
#2 Waldhotel Burgenstock in Switzerland 
#3 Six Senses in Bhutan
#4 Sanders in Copenhagen, Denmark
#5 Zuri in Zanzibar 
#6 Hawkstone Hall in England
#7 The Siren Hotel in Detroit, Michigan
#8 Bulgari in Beijing, China
#9 Raffles in Singapore 
#10 Six Sense in Krabey Island
#11 Under Canvas in Grand Canyon
#12 Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos
#13 The Murray in Hong Kong
#14 Ayana Komodo Resort in Indonesia
#15 Royal Hideaway Corales Resort in Tenerife
#16 Alila Villas Koh Russey in Cambodia
#17 Vintry and Mercer in London 
#18 Hotel Amapa in Mexico
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Xx,
Jessica
