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Top hotels to check out in 2020

Published 3:08 AM EST, Thu December 26, 2019
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<strong>Kachi Lodge, Bolivia: </strong>These geodesic domes on the Uyuni Salt Flats have bohemian-chic interiors, plush beds and huge bay windows that offer excellent star-gazing.
Kachi Lodge, Bolivia: These geodesic domes on the Uyuni Salt Flats have bohemian-chic interiors, plush beds and huge bay windows that offer excellent star-gazing.
Courtesy Kachi Lodge
<strong>InterContinental Hayman Island, Australia: </strong>This<strong> </strong>sleek new property features eight beachfront villas.
InterContinental Hayman Island, Australia: This sleek new property features eight beachfront villas.
Courtesy InterContinental Hayman Island
<strong>Puro Vik, Chile:</strong> Comprised of 19 literal glass houses carved into Millahue's hills, Puro Vik makes guests feel as if they're completely immersed in their lush natural landscape.
Puro Vik, Chile: Comprised of 19 literal glass houses carved into Millahue's hills, Puro Vik makes guests feel as if they're completely immersed in their lush natural landscape.
Courtesy of Puro Vik
<strong>Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica: </strong>Flanked by lush rainforest near the base of the Arenal Volcano -- one of the first luxury tented camps in Costa Rica -- is worth visiting for its location alone.
Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica: Flanked by lush rainforest near the base of the Arenal Volcano -- one of the first luxury tented camps in Costa Rica -- is worth visiting for its location alone.
Courtesy Nayara Tented Camp
<strong>Aman Kyoto, Japan:</strong> Tucked away inside 80 acres of dense forest just outside of Kyoto, the newest Aman, opened in November 2019, is the perfect place to unwind.
Aman Kyoto, Japan: Tucked away inside 80 acres of dense forest just outside of Kyoto, the newest Aman, opened in November 2019, is the perfect place to unwind.
Courtesy Aman Kyoto
<strong>Jao Camp, Botswana:</strong> When it comes to glamping, it doesn't get much plusher than Jao Camp in Botswana.
Jao Camp, Botswana: When it comes to glamping, it doesn't get much plusher than Jao Camp in Botswana.
Courtesy Jao Camp
<strong>Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé, France:</strong> Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé might possibly be the world's dreamiest countryside escape.
Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé, France: Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé might possibly be the world's dreamiest countryside escape.
Courtesy Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé
<strong>The Standard, Maldives: </strong>Urban hotel chain The Standard, known for its hip hotels in New York and Los Angeles, has opened up shop on the white sands of the Maldives.
The Standard, Maldives: Urban hotel chain The Standard, known for its hip hotels in New York and Los Angeles, has opened up shop on the white sands of the Maldives.
Courtesy, The Standard
<strong>August, Belgium:</strong> August is a former Augustinian convent-turned-boutique hotel tucked away behind private walled gardens in Antwerp's Green Quarter.
August, Belgium: August is a former Augustinian convent-turned-boutique hotel tucked away behind private walled gardens in Antwerp's Green Quarter.
Courtesy August
<strong>Reefsuites, Australia:</strong> Opened in December 2019, Reefsuites, Australia's first underwater hotel, allows visitors to take in the Reef's incredible underwater world from the comfort of their plush, king-sized beds.
Reefsuites, Australia: Opened in December 2019, Reefsuites, Australia's first underwater hotel, allows visitors to take in the Reef's incredible underwater world from the comfort of their plush, king-sized beds.
Courtesy Reefsuites
<strong>Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, Mexico: </strong>With just 12 properties around the world, the ultra-exclusive hotel brand owned by Robert De Niro and celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa has opened its first Latin American outpost and it's sublime.
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, Mexico: With just 12 properties around the world, the ultra-exclusive hotel brand owned by Robert De Niro and celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa has opened its first Latin American outpost and it's sublime.
Courtesy Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
<strong>Gorgeous George, Cape Town:</strong> Though Cape Town is a hub for beautiful hotels, the ante has been raised by the opening of Gorgeous George in April 2019.
Gorgeous George, Cape Town: Though Cape Town is a hub for beautiful hotels, the ante has been raised by the opening of Gorgeous George in April 2019.
Courtesy Gorgeous George
<strong>Islas Secas, Panama:</strong> Located 33 nautical miles south of mainland Panama, Islas Secas is the sole development on a dreamy 14-island archipelago.
Islas Secas, Panama: Located 33 nautical miles south of mainland Panama, Islas Secas is the sole development on a dreamy 14-island archipelago.
Courtesy Islas Secas
<strong>Mama Shelter London, UK:</strong> Mama Shelter London has two karaoke rooms, and hotel guests can enjoy the first hour for free.
Mama Shelter London, UK: Mama Shelter London has two karaoke rooms, and hotel guests can enjoy the first hour for free.
Courtesy Mama Shelter London
<strong>Six Senses Shaharut, Israel: A</strong>atop a cliff in Israel's rugged Negev Desert, the Six Senses Shaharut  -- opening in Spring 2020 -- is the perfect destination for the intrepid luxury traveler.
Six Senses Shaharut, Israel: Aatop a cliff in Israel's rugged Negev Desert, the Six Senses Shaharut -- opening in Spring 2020 -- is the perfect destination for the intrepid luxury traveler.
Courtesy Six Senses Shaharut
<strong>Rosewood Bangkok, Thailand:</strong> Lennon's, a speakeasy-style bar on the top floor of the newest Rosewood hotel, has a vinyl collection of 6,000 records for guests to browse and play.
Rosewood Bangkok, Thailand: Lennon's, a speakeasy-style bar on the top floor of the newest Rosewood hotel, has a vinyl collection of 6,000 records for guests to browse and play.
Courtesy Rosewood Bangkok
<strong>Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, New York City: </strong> Rooms are fitted with lighting and temperature presets optimal for rest and relaxation and beds made from spring-free, organic fiber mattresses.
Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, New York City: Rooms are fitted with lighting and temperature presets optimal for rest and relaxation and beds made from spring-free, organic fiber mattresses.
Courtesy Equinox Hotels
<strong>The Fantauzzo, Australia: </strong>This hip Aussie boutique hotel has 166 minimalist-modern rooms decked out in timber, stone and leather, original art by local artist Vincent Fantauzzo and a central location steps from the city's hottest restaurants and bars.
The Fantauzzo, Australia: This hip Aussie boutique hotel has 166 minimalist-modern rooms decked out in timber, stone and leather, original art by local artist Vincent Fantauzzo and a central location steps from the city's hottest restaurants and bars.
Courtesy The Fantauzzo
<strong>&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia:</strong> Opened in October 2019 after a top-to-toe $3 million renovation, the sleek new &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is as luxe as it gets in the great outdoors.
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia: Opened in October 2019 after a top-to-toe $3 million renovation, the sleek new &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is as luxe as it gets in the great outdoors.
Courtesy &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
<strong>Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Los Angeles:</strong> The Santa Monica Proper is the epitome of California cool with its indoor palms, sun-drenched spaces and scenic rooftop pool.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Los Angeles: The Santa Monica Proper is the epitome of California cool with its indoor palms, sun-drenched spaces and scenic rooftop pool.
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