
14. The Whitby, New York: Luxury Travel Intelligence has named its 14 best new luxury hotels for 2017. The Whitby in New York, described as "a real New York 'slam dunk' for the London based Firmdale Hotels," is at 14. Click through the gallery to discover the rest of the best.

13. The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa: Africa's most expensive city hotel stands out due to its 25-feet-high convex windows, which overlook the V&A Waterfront.

12. Palácio Tangará, São Paulo, Brazil: This Latin American hotel sits at the center of a 27-acre stretch of rainforest.

11. Jackalope, Victoria, Australia: All 46 rooms at this minimalist vineyard hotel are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces.

10. Four Seasons Surf Club, Miami: Designed by Richard Meier, this nine-acre property has 77 guest rooms, 119 private residential apartments and 31 one- and two-bedroom hotel residences.

9. Kokomo Private Island, Fiji: This private resort in Fiji is situated on Yaukuve Island, south of Viti Levu, Fiji's main island. It has 21 luxurious Fijian-styled beachside villas with their own private pool.

8. Hotel Eden, Rome: This classic hotel, built in the 1800s, has reduced its number of rooms from 121 to 98, creating more spacious and luxurious lodgings.

7. Nobu Ryokan, Malibu: Once a 1950s vintage beach motel, the first hotel of the Nobu Ryokan brand is right next door to Nobu's Mailbu restaurant.

6. Burgenstock Hotel, Lucerne, Switzerland: There are four hotels located at the newly-launched Burgenstock Resort, but LTI has named the Burgenstock Hotel as its "favorite."

5. Chable Resort, Yucatan, Mexico: Based in the center of the Mayan forest, Chable Resort was credited for its "stunning design, standout cave-like spa and laid back vibe."

4. Hotel de Crillon, Paris: The Parisian landmark hotel, which reopened in July after a $200 million renovation, has added two hotel suites designed by Karl Lagerfeld and a subterranean spa.

3. Villa La Coste, Provence, France: "This unique property has the distinct feel of a private home," LTI founder Michael Crompton says of the luxury hotel at the 600-acre Château La Coste organic winery in Provence.

2. The Ned, London: Described as "more New York that anything in New York itself," this city hotel was credited for its spacious rooftop, which offers views of St. Paul's Cathedral.

1. Bulgari Resort Dubai: "This sensational property impressed us so much it became this year's last minute LTI top pick," said Crompton after naming the opulent property the best new luxury hotel of 2017.



