<strong>Best new luxury hotels of 2018: </strong>Independent luxury review site LTI has produced its assessment of the year's top hotels. At number <strong>15</strong> on the list is the <strong>Hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume in Mallorca, Spain</strong>. Click through the gallery to discover the full list.
Best new luxury hotels of 2018: Independent luxury review site LTI has produced its assessment of the year's top hotels. At number 15 on the list is the Hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume in Mallorca, Spain. Click through the gallery to discover the full list.
Courtesy Hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume
<strong>Six Senses, Fiji:</strong> LTI says Six Senses Fiji resort is a "real standout for pure barefoot luxury." The beachfront pool villas come in for particular praise.
Six Senses, Fiji: LTI says Six Senses Fiji resort is a "real standout for pure barefoot luxury." The beachfront pool villas come in for particular praise.
Courtesy Six Senses
<strong>13. Nobu Hotel, Marbella (Spain): </strong>"It has a stylish maturity that has been lacking on occasion with some of the brand's other properties," LTI says.
13. Nobu Hotel, Marbella (Spain): "It has a stylish maturity that has been lacking on occasion with some of the brand's other properties," LTI says.
Nobu Marbella
<strong>12. The Murray, Hong Kong:</strong> "The Murray has delivered something extra special to earn its place on the global scene," LTI says. "The Calcutta marble bathrooms are truly impressive, as are the four floors of suites and the five in house dining venues."
12. The Murray, Hong Kong: "The Murray has delivered something extra special to earn its place on the global scene," LTI says. "The Calcutta marble bathrooms are truly impressive, as are the four floors of suites and the five in house dining venues."
Courtesy The Murray Hong Kong
<strong>11. Solaz. Los Cabos (Mexico): </strong>"The five swimming pools and the impressive Thalasso therapy wellness spa contribute to earn Solaz a deserved place on this year's best list," LTI says.
11. Solaz. Los Cabos (Mexico): "The five swimming pools and the impressive Thalasso therapy wellness spa contribute to earn Solaz a deserved place on this year's best list," LTI says.
Courtesy Solaz
<strong>10. Como Uma Canggu, Bali (Indonesia):</strong> "The three-bedroom duplex penthouses -- each with its own rooftop swimming pool and large deck -- are among the most impressive new suites we have seen anywhere in the world this year," LTI says.
10. Como Uma Canggu, Bali (Indonesia): "The three-bedroom duplex penthouses -- each with its own rooftop swimming pool and large deck -- are among the most impressive new suites we have seen anywhere in the world this year," LTI says.
Courtesy Como Uma Canggu
<strong>9. Royal Champagne, Champagne Region (France): </strong>LTI says it "has been won over by the extra special location of the Royal Champagne -- which has just 49 rooms, an excellent restaurant and an exceptional spa that overlooks the vines. It's worth noting that the four corner rooms give panoramic views and extra privacy."
9. Royal Champagne, Champagne Region (France): LTI says it "has been won over by the extra special location of the Royal Champagne -- which has just 49 rooms, an excellent restaurant and an exceptional spa that overlooks the vines. It's worth noting that the four corner rooms give panoramic views and extra privacy."
Courtesy Royal Champagne
<strong>Capella Ubud, Bali (Indonesia): </strong>"In demand hotel designer Bill Bensley has scored another home run with this 22-tented retreat," LTI says.<strong> </strong>"Each tent is accessed by its own mini suspension bridge, as well as its own salt-water pool and private deck. The décor is both intriguing and extraordinary."
Capella Ubud, Bali (Indonesia): "In demand hotel designer Bill Bensley has scored another home run with this 22-tented retreat," LTI says. "Each tent is accessed by its own mini suspension bridge, as well as its own salt-water pool and private deck. The décor is both intriguing and extraordinary."
Courtesy Capella Ubud
<strong>7. Rosewood Luang Prabang (Laos): </strong>"All praise to the Rosewood for undertaking a passionate project with just 23 rooms -- yet again linked to Bill Bensley," LTI says. "He has created spacious and individual spaces, including four deluxe rooms, four specialty suites, three riverside villas, six pool villas and six luxury tents."
7. Rosewood Luang Prabang (Laos): "All praise to the Rosewood for undertaking a passionate project with just 23 rooms -- yet again linked to Bill Bensley," LTI says. "He has created spacious and individual spaces, including four deluxe rooms, four specialty suites, three riverside villas, six pool villas and six luxury tents."
Courtesy Rosewood Luang Prabang
<strong>6. Chable Maroma, Mexico: </strong>"The ultimate escapist resort, this is a dream property that comprises 70 private pool villas, a 17,000 square foot spa with eight treatment rooms, a beautiful beach and some world class dining options," LTI says.
6. Chable Maroma, Mexico: "The ultimate escapist resort, this is a dream property that comprises 70 private pool villas, a 17,000 square foot spa with eight treatment rooms, a beautiful beach and some world class dining options," LTI says.
Courtesy Chable Maroma
<strong>5. Zuri, Zanzibar (Tanzania):</strong> LTI says: "This exciting and surprisingly affordable luxe resort set on a beautiful beach has 55 thatched roof villas, and a second to none wellness facilities. A real find."
5. Zuri, Zanzibar (Tanzania): LTI says: "This exciting and surprisingly affordable luxe resort set on a beautiful beach has 55 thatched roof villas, and a second to none wellness facilities. A real find."
<strong>Shinti Mani Wild, Cambodia:</strong> "Prolific hotel designer Bill Bensley features on our list yet again -- this time with his very own property, Shinta Mani Wild," LTI says. "It's a remote and radical new concept for a luxury camp experience, set in a wildlife reserve in the Cardamom Mountains."
Shinti Mani Wild, Cambodia: "Prolific hotel designer Bill Bensley features on our list yet again -- this time with his very own property, Shinta Mani Wild," LTI says. "It's a remote and radical new concept for a luxury camp experience, set in a wildlife reserve in the Cardamom Mountains."
Courtesy Shinti Mani Wild
<strong>Amanyangyun, Shanghai:</strong> "This stunning, light-filled resort on the outskirts of Shanghai has the look of a centuries-old forested village, but in fact the ancient camphor trees and Ming and Qing dynasty buildings originally sat 400 miles away in Jiangxi province until they were relocated by Aman to escape destruction due to the construction of a new dam," LTI says. "The buildings have been reassembled, brick by ancient brick, to create peaceful, refined spaces."
Amanyangyun, Shanghai: "This stunning, light-filled resort on the outskirts of Shanghai has the look of a centuries-old forested village, but in fact the ancient camphor trees and Ming and Qing dynasty buildings originally sat 400 miles away in Jiangxi province until they were relocated by Aman to escape destruction due to the construction of a new dam," LTI says. "The buildings have been reassembled, brick by ancient brick, to create peaceful, refined spaces."
Courtesy Amanyangyun Shanghai
<strong>2. Joali, Maldives: </strong>"The epitome of sustainable glamor, this ultra-luxe resort has been designed with families in mind," LTI says. "There are 70 elegant one to four-bedroom villas and residences, four exceptional restaurants, a beach side bar and a magnificent spa. And all the while, ever-present GM Steven Phillips makes sure every guest is taken care of. "
2. Joali, Maldives: "The epitome of sustainable glamor, this ultra-luxe resort has been designed with families in mind," LTI says. "There are 70 elegant one to four-bedroom villas and residences, four exceptional restaurants, a beach side bar and a magnificent spa. And all the while, ever-present GM Steven Phillips makes sure every guest is taken care of. "
Courtesy Joali Maldives
<strong>1. Kudadoo Private Island, Maldives: </strong>"Kudadoo Private Island, Maldives<br />Kudadoo is a truly special and intimate private island resort, with just 15 expansive overwater ocean residences," says LTI. "Everything is included, from fine dining to in, on and above the water adventures, as well as luxury spa treatments. And the real bonus? Sister property Hurwalhi is just as spectacular and is only a short boat hop away."
1. Kudadoo Private Island, Maldives: "Kudadoo Private Island, Maldives
Kudadoo is a truly special and intimate private island resort, with just 15 expansive overwater ocean residences," says LTI. "Everything is included, from fine dining to in, on and above the water adventures, as well as luxury spa treatments. And the real bonus? Sister property Hurwalhi is just as spectacular and is only a short boat hop away."
Kudadoo Private Island