The world’s tallest hotel. Designer digs outside the Mongolian capital. An 18th-century Sri Lankan manor house reborn. It’s been a busy year for the region’s hotel industry, with what could be a record number of properties opening despite the economic gloom. We’ve checked into the best, and selected 39 to join our annual roundup of Asia-Pacific’s most notable debuts. Read on to discover which places made the cut in terms of style, service, and surrounds. Enjoy this year’s list, and happy travels!
Australia
- InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Melbourne
- Fjäll, Falls Creek
- Pretty Beach House, Pretty Beach
Cambodia
China
- The PuLi Hotel and Spa, Shanghai
- Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing
- Park Hyatt Shanghai, Shanghai
- Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau
- Langham Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai
- Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, Hainan
- The Mira, Hong Kong
- Park Hyatt Beijing, Beijing
- Jing’s Residence, Pingyao
Fiji
India
Indonesia
- Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
- Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta
- Komaneka at Bisma, Bali
- St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua
Malaysia
Mongolia
Philippines
Qatar
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
- V Villas, Hua Hin
- Anantara Phuket, Phuket
- Ariyasom Villa, Bangkok
- Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya, Pattaya
- Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket, Koh Naka Yai
- Le Méridien Bangkok, Bangkok
- Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, Chiang Rai