As summer approaches, Europe's most sought-after destinations are unveiling a spectacular array of brand-new or recently upgraded, luxury hotels and resorts, perfect for discerning clients. From the sun-drenched coasts of Italy and Spain to the chic avenues of France, a fresh wave of opulent properties is set to redefine the season's most exclusive escapes. Travel advisors, prepare to captivate your clientele with these exquisite additions to Europe's elite hospitality landscape.
HOTEL GABRIELLI This month, Hotel Gabrielli reopens as a five-star luxury retreat on Venice’s Riva degli Schiavoni, following a meticulous restoration of its 14th-century palazzo. Now part of Starhotels Collezione and The Leading Hotels of the World, the hotel offers 66 refined rooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite with a rooftop altana and panoramic lagoon views. The renovation preserves original elements such as Murano chandeliers, Istrian stone columns and parquet floors, while embracing modern Venetian elegance. Highlights include the 600 sqm private garden, the Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace with 360° views, and a bespoke Venetian Spa. Interiors are adorned with fabrics by Rubelli and Antico Cotonificio Veneziano and feature restored beams and heritage marble. Caffè Gabrielli Restaurant and K Lounge Bar offer refined dining in atmospheres that shift from day to night, while a veranda-style winter garden adds a serene, all-season setting for meals. DESTINO FIVE IBIZA Destino Five Ibiza reopened as a five-star resort only last month, after a full redesign of its 159 rooms and suites, including the iconic Cherry Suites with private XL pools and panoramic views. Blending bohemian luxury with modern design, the resort features a fire pit, outdoor gym and a stage for live performances. Dining highlights include Cielo, offering Mediterranean flavours with live music, and Elia, a Greek restaurant with sunset views. Playa Pacha, the resort’s poolside social hub, offers a family-friendly atmosphere with loungers, cocktails, and Mediterranean bites. Guests enjoy complimentary access to all Pacha ICONS events and Pacha Ibiza nights. Committed to sustainability, the resort runs on 100 per cent green power, uses advanced water-saving systems and has achieved a 46 per cent reduction in carbon footprint. It is also registered with the US Green Building Council, targeting LEED Gold or higher certification. NIKKI BEACH COSTA SMERALDA Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda has reopened, with refreshed décor, expanded daybeds and a beautified arrival experience on the iconic shores of Cala Petra Ruja. Accessible only by private yacht or shuttle, the beach club offers barefoot luxury and privacy, enhanced by seasonal programming and a culinary collaboration with Chef Vincent Broggi, World Sushi Cup Champion 2024. His exclusive Hola Guapo Roll headlined a menu that also featured Lobster Catalana and Paccheri ai Tre Pomodori. The summer season included live DJ sets, beachside painting sessions and an eclectic shoreline music series. On June 28, The Nikki Beach Cocktail Club opened at the Porto Cervo Waterfront, serving elevated cocktails, light bites, and golden hour ambiance in a walk-in-only setting from 6pm to 1am. Located beside the marina, the venue extended the brand’s signature experience into the evening with a new aperitivo concept. LE SOLEIA Le Soleia, a new 4-star hotel by Inwood Hotels, has opened in the heart of Nice on Avenue Victor Hugo, celebrating the radiant spirit of the French Riviera. Designed by Oscar Lucien Ono and Maison Numéro 20, the hotel blends Art Deco elegance with Mediterranean warmth, inspired by light, nature and classical artistry. The interiors feature ochre, terracotta, and sea-toned palettes, wave-like textures, handcrafted ceramics and frescoes by Raphael Schmitt. The 46 rooms and suites – 32 with terraces–offer serene, sunlit escapes, adorned with natural materials and calming coastal motifs. A suspended ceiling fresco evokes sun and wind in sculptural woodwork. The restaurant, in botanical greens, recalls a lush palm grove with light-filtering glass screens and a sculpted plaster sun. Le Soleia is a luminous retreat that captures the effortless beauty, calm, and refined joy of Mediterranean living. SLS BARCELONA SLS Barcelona has opened on the waterfront at Port Fòrum, offering a bold new urban resort experience with 471 rooms and suites, each featuring a private balcony or terrace. Designed by Rockwell Group with architecture by b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, the hotel blends modern opulence with playful sophistication. Guests can enjoy three spectacular pools, a state-of-the-art gym, and an upcoming subterranean spa. Culinary highlights include six restaurants and bars, from Lora’s Mediterranean wood-fired cuisine to the rooftop Cosmico with floating sushi boats and skyline views. Event spaces span two floors, anchored by the dramatic 770 sqm Gala Ballroom. Located near Primavera Sound festival grounds, the hotel offers marina access, catamaran charters, and proximity to a hidden local beach. SLS Barcelona combines coastal glamour, design-led luxury, and high-energy hospitality–bringing a new level of style and scale to the city.