Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in England in 2026, selected based on anticipated luxury status, brand prestige, media coverage, and market impact.
- Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch, London: This iconic Grade I-listed landmark transforms into the brand’s debut London property with 100 rooms and suites, a ballroom, spa, rooftop terrace, and restaurants curated by renowned chefs including Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud.
- Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection, London (Mayfair): Auberge’s first English hotel occupies a historic Georgian mansion with 102 rooms, a double-level spa featuring heated pools, a members’ club, and destination dining in a prime Piccadilly location.
- Six Senses London, London (Bayswater): The wellness brand’s ENGLAND debut revives the historic Whiteley building with 109 rooms and suites, a magnesium pool, extensive spa, biohacking facilities, and seasonal programming in a restored Art Deco setting.
- The St. Regis London, London (Mayfair): Marriott’s luxury brand enters England at the redeveloped former Westbury Hotel site, offering around 196 rooms and suites, a signature bar, spa, and bespoke butler service in glamorous Mayfair.
- The Newman, London (Fitzrovia): Kinsfolk & Co’s debut hotel features 81 rooms including a rooftop suite with terrace, a European brasserie, cocktail bar, and dedicated wellness floor with hydrotherapy and meditation spaces.
- The Oberoi Mayfair, London (Mayfair): The Indian luxury group’s first ENGLAND property restores a listed Brook Street building with elegant rooms, signature dining, and refined service in the heart of the South Molton development.
- The Other House Covent Garden, London: Expanding the hybrid hotel-aparthotel concept, this property blends seven historic buildings into 146 residences with kitchenettes, a cafe, restaurant, rooftop bar, and private club.
- Imperial Hotel Bloomsbury (reopening), London: The refurbished brutalist landmark reopens as a four-star deluxe lifestyle hotel with 357 rooms, panoramic rooftop bar, lounge, workout suite, and multiple dining options overlooking Russell Square.
- Hyatt Regency London Olympia, London: Connected to the historic Olympia convention centre, this five-star property offers 196 rooms, a restaurant-lounge with market area, and modern meeting spaces for business travellers.
- Fairmont Cheshire The Mere, Knutsford (Cheshire): Fairmont’s luxury brand launches in northwest England at a golf and spa resort with premium accommodations, fine dining, and extensive leisure facilities in a scenic countryside setting.
- Hotel Gotham Bristol, Bristol: This lavish transformation of the historic Guildhall brings dramatic Art Deco-inspired design, upscale rooms, and theatrical amenities to Bristol’s city centre.
- The Hide at Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire: A new hotel and restaurant on the iconic Chatsworth Estate offers refined stays amid historic grounds, emphasising local produce and immersive Peak District experiences.
- CABÜ Cabins, Cotswolds: This low-carbon retreat debuts eco-friendly cabins with private hot tubs, saunas, and plunge pools in a serene countryside location focused on sustainable luxury.
- Dumbleton Hall Extensions, Cotswolds (Gloucestershire): The historic hall expands with new shepherds’ huts and treehouses, providing unique glamping-style accommodations alongside traditional estate charm.
- Groucho Club West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire: The iconic members’ club ventures outside London for the first time with a new hotel and club offering exclusive rooms and social spaces in a northern landmark setting.
