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20 new Asia Pacific luxury hotels for 2020

Published 8:16 PM EST, Sun January 5, 2020
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<strong>Intercontinental Maldives: </strong>The first property by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives is located near Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Indian Ocean.
Intercontinental Maldives: The first property by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives is located near Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Indian Ocean.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
<strong>Intercontinental Maldives: </strong>Guests have 81 overwater, beach and lagoon villas to choose from.
Intercontinental Maldives: Guests have 81 overwater, beach and lagoon villas to choose from.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
<strong>Aman Kyoto, Japan: </strong>With Aman's characteristic simplicity and minimalism, the light-filled rooms make the most of their surroundings.
Aman Kyoto, Japan: With Aman's characteristic simplicity and minimalism, the light-filled rooms make the most of their surroundings.
Aman Kyoto
<strong>Shilla Monogram Danang, Vietnam: </strong>The 309-room property is handily located between the bustling city of Danang and the charming historic trading port of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Shilla Monogram Danang, Vietnam: The 309-room property is handily located between the bustling city of Danang and the charming historic trading port of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Shilla Monogram
<strong>Elang Private Island, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia: </strong>Overlooking lush jungle and azure waters, the resort's new Elang Private Island is set to offer guests six cliffside lodges, butler service, a spa and a natural sea water swimming pool.
Elang Private Island, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia: Overlooking lush jungle and azure waters, the resort's new Elang Private Island is set to offer guests six cliffside lodges, butler service, a spa and a natural sea water swimming pool.
Bawah Reserve
<strong>W Chengdu, China: </strong>The hotel's location in Chengdu's Central Gaoxin District, one of the city's most upscale neighborhoods, means there are plenty of distractions on your doorstep.
W Chengdu, China: The hotel's location in Chengdu's Central Gaoxin District, one of the city's most upscale neighborhoods, means there are plenty of distractions on your doorstep.
W Chengdu
<strong>Risonare Nasu, Japan: </strong>Under two hours from central Tokyo by train and shuttle bus, Risonare Nasu features 43 elegant guestrooms and sits at the foot of Mount Nasu.
Risonare Nasu, Japan: Under two hours from central Tokyo by train and shuttle bus, Risonare Nasu features 43 elegant guestrooms and sits at the foot of Mount Nasu.
Risonare Nasu
<strong>Risonare Nasu, Japan: </strong>Surrounded by forest, the hotel's focus is on "agriturismo," the Italian hospitality concept that combines agriculture and tourism.
Risonare Nasu, Japan: Surrounded by forest, the hotel's focus is on "agriturismo," the Italian hospitality concept that combines agriculture and tourism.
Risonare Nasu
<strong>Rosewood Guangzhou: </strong>Officially the highest five-star hotel in the world, Rosewood Guangzhou occupies the top 39 floors of the 530-meter CTF Finance Centre, the world's seventh tallest building.
Rosewood Guangzhou: Officially the highest five-star hotel in the world, Rosewood Guangzhou occupies the top 39 floors of the 530-meter CTF Finance Centre, the world's seventh tallest building.
Rosewood Guangzhou
<strong>Gibbston Valley New Zealand: </strong>Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa offers 24 villas sitting on 1,000-acres of privately owned land.
Gibbston Valley New Zealand: Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa offers 24 villas sitting on 1,000-acres of privately owned land.
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
<strong>The Ritz-Carlton Perth, Australia: </strong>Whether you're in one of the 19 suites or 186 other guestrooms, you'll get sweeping views of the city's Swan River and up to Kings Park.
The Ritz-Carlton Perth, Australia: Whether you're in one of the 19 suites or 186 other guestrooms, you'll get sweeping views of the city's Swan River and up to Kings Park.
The Ritz-Carlton Perth
<strong>The Chedi, Mumbai, India: </strong>A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, The Chedi Mumbai offers 316 guestrooms and suites in the heart of India's commercial capital.
The Chedi, Mumbai, India: A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, The Chedi Mumbai offers 316 guestrooms and suites in the heart of India's commercial capital.
The Chedi Mumbai
<strong>Como Cocoa Island, the Maldives: </strong>The new COMO Cocoa Island in the Maldives offers 34 stunning overwater villas.
Como Cocoa Island, the Maldives: The new COMO Cocoa Island in the Maldives offers 34 stunning overwater villas.
Como Hotels
<strong>Como Cocoa Island, The Maldives: </strong>You can head straight from your balcony into the turquoise waters underneath, which are teeming with sea life.
Como Cocoa Island, The Maldives: You can head straight from your balcony into the turquoise waters underneath, which are teeming with sea life.
Como Hotels
<strong>Six Senses Bumthang, Bhutan: </strong>Sitting in a pine forest, the property's key watchword is sustainability, part of an effort to support Bhutan's status as the world's only carbon-negative country.
Six Senses Bumthang, Bhutan: Sitting in a pine forest, the property's key watchword is sustainability, part of an effort to support Bhutan's status as the world's only carbon-negative country.
Six Senses
<strong>The Legian Sire, Lombok, Indonesia: </strong>Just a 40-minute flight from Bali, the Legian Sire sits on the island of Lombok's most pristine beach, with views towards the Gili Islands.
The Legian Sire, Lombok, Indonesia: Just a 40-minute flight from Bali, the Legian Sire sits on the island of Lombok's most pristine beach, with views towards the Gili Islands.
The Legian Sire
<strong>The Legian Sire, Lombok, Indonesia: </strong>The boutique suite and villas at the resort start from 1,200-square-feet in size and overlook the ocean.
The Legian Sire, Lombok, Indonesia: The boutique suite and villas at the resort start from 1,200-square-feet in size and overlook the ocean.
The Legian Sire
<strong>Fusion Suites Vung Tau, Vietnam: </strong>This 21-floor property, just two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, offers ocean views from its 171 suites and apartments.
Fusion Suites Vung Tau, Vietnam: This 21-floor property, just two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, offers ocean views from its 171 suites and apartments.
Fusion Suites Vung Tau
<strong>The Okura Manila, Philippines: </strong>Resorts World Manila is the first integrated resort in the Philippines and soon to be home to the country's first hotel from the prestigious Japanese hotel group, Okura Nikko.
The Okura Manila, Philippines: Resorts World Manila is the first integrated resort in the Philippines and soon to be home to the country's first hotel from the prestigious Japanese hotel group, Okura Nikko.
The Okura Manila
<strong>Dusit Thani Laguna, Singapore: </strong>The 198-key Dusit Thani Laguna sits within Laguna National Golf & Country Club, just 10 minutes by car from Changi International Airport.
Dusit Thani Laguna, Singapore: The 198-key Dusit Thani Laguna sits within Laguna National Golf & Country Club, just 10 minutes by car from Changi International Airport.
Dusit Thani Laguna
<strong>Haritha Villas + Spa, Sri Lanka: </strong>The boutique property features just seven villas and two colonial style mansions constructed using locally-sourced and recycled materials.
Haritha Villas + Spa, Sri Lanka: The boutique property features just seven villas and two colonial style mansions constructed using locally-sourced and recycled materials.
Haritha Villas/Natalie Tkachuk
<strong>Tiwi Island Retreat, Australia: </strong>Tiwi Island Retreat offers all-inclusive accommodation in a very remote location.
Tiwi Island Retreat, Australia: Tiwi Island Retreat offers all-inclusive accommodation in a very remote location.
Tiwi Island Retreat
<strong>InterContinental Phuket Resort: </strong>InterContinental Phuket is located on Kamala Beach -- also known as Millionaire's Mile thanks to its high concentration of super-swanky resorts and private villas.
InterContinental Phuket Resort: InterContinental Phuket is located on Kamala Beach -- also known as Millionaire's Mile thanks to its high concentration of super-swanky resorts and private villas.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
<strong>Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River:</strong> This architecturally striking property has been designed to integrate seamlessly into Bangkok's riverside landscape.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River: This architecturally striking property has been designed to integrate seamlessly into Bangkok's riverside landscape.
courtesy Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

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