Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, celebrates a landmark year, achieving over 600 member hotels. Welcoming 80 new additions in 2024, SLH expands its global footprint in exciting destinations such as Anguilla, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.
At ILTM Cannes 2024, SLH introduced seven new openings for 2025, including two outposts in Italy. In January, Milan’s vibrant scene will be further enlivened as German designer Philip Plein unveils The Plein Hotel, a playful 13-room property with the mantra ‘your hotel, your rules’, where gastronomic dining and nightlife take centre stage. The Goethe Hotel becomes Rome’s latest one-of-a-kind property in February, paying homage to writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his ‘Italian Journey’. Fusing classic Roman architecture and contemporary design, the hotel is a stone’s throw from iconic landmarks, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, and Villa Borghese. Opening in January 2025, Park Lane Copenhagen gives Copenhagen’s seriously stylish hospitality scene a facelift. Overlooking the gardens of 0regard Park and minutes from the sea in Copenhagen’s northern quarter, the 69-room property features a chic all-white palette and provides a unique wine experience.
In April 2025, the ultra-luxury Hermes Galapagos Mega Catamaran sets sail, offering an unrivalled exploration of the Galapagos Islands. The state-of-the-art vessel accommodates up to 20 guests in 12 opulent suites, each featuring private balconies and jacuzzis. Barrington’s Hotel & Residences in Almancil, Portugal, will also open in April. Guests can enjoy the rebirth of this 31-key Vale do Lobo local legend building which has been transformed into a 5-star property with easy access to Algarve’s golf facilities, beaches and outdoor activities. Laguna Coast Resort opens in Naxos, Greece, in May 2025 and is one of 21 additions to SLH’s actively sustainable Considerate Collection. The luxury ecoretreat overlooks the serene Laguna area and is surrounded by pristine nature, ancient landmarks, and the Aegean Sea. It’s a perfect base for guests to explore the area’s rich biodiversity, from seasonal wetlands to migratory bird habitats and cultural treasures like the Temple of Apollo. The famed Levantine Hill Estate, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, will open a stunning new boutique hotel complex, Levantine Hill Hotel, in June 2025. Designed by Fender Katsalidis architects to fit naturally within the landscape, the hotel will be the perfect blend of luxury and comfort.