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Best new luxury hotels of 2017

Updated 12:14 PM EST, Fri December 22, 2017
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<strong>14. The Whitby, New York:</strong>  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.
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.
Simon Brown/From The Whitby
<strong>13. The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa:  </strong>Africa's most expensive city hotel stands out due to its 25-feet-high convex windows, which overlook the V&A Waterfront.
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.
Mark Williams/From The Royal Portfolio
<strong>12. Palácio Tangará, São Paulo, Brazil:  </strong>This Latin American hotel sits at the center of a 27-acre stretch of rainforest.
12. Palácio Tangará, São Paulo, Brazil: This Latin American hotel sits at the center of a 27-acre stretch of rainforest.
Palácio Tangará
<strong>11. Jackalope, Victoria, Australia: </strong> All 46 rooms at this minimalist vineyard hotel are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces.
11. Jackalope, Victoria, Australia: All 46 rooms at this minimalist vineyard hotel are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces.
Jackalope
<strong>10. Four Seasons Surf Club, Miami:  </strong>Designed by Richard Meier, this nine-acre property has 77 guest rooms, 119 private residential apartments and 31 one- and two-bedroom hotel residences.
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.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
<strong>9. Kokomo Private Island, Fiji: </strong>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.
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.
Kokomo Private Island
<strong>8. Hotel Eden, Rome: </strong>This classic hotel, built in the 1800s, has reduced its number of rooms from 121 to 98, creating more spacious and luxurious lodgings.
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.
Niall Clutton/From The Dorchester Collection
<strong>7. Nobu Ryokan, Malibu:</strong> Once a 1950s vintage beach motel, the first hotel of the Nobu Ryokan brand is right next door to Nobu's Mailbu restaurant.
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.
Barbara Kraft
<strong>6. Burgenstock Hotel, Lucerne, Switzerland:</strong> There are four hotels located at the newly-launched Burgenstock Resort, but LTI has named the Burgenstock Hotel as its "favorite."
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."
Bürgenstock Hotels and Resort
<strong>5. Chable Resort, Yucatan, Mexico: </strong>Based in the center of the Mayan forest, Chable Resort was credited for its "stunning design, standout cave-like spa and laid back vibe."
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."
Chable Resort
<strong>4. Hotel de Crillon, Paris:</strong> 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.
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.
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
<strong>3. Villa La Coste, Provence, France: </strong>"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.
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.
Villa La Coste
<strong>2. The Ned, London: </strong>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.
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.
The Ned
<strong>1. Bulgari Resort Dubai:  </strong>"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.
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.
Bulgari Hotels and Resort

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