Travellers planning a trip in April 2026 will find a steady flow of new hotel openings across Europe and further afield that add fresh choices to well-known destinations. In Italy the month brings several addresses ready to receive guests, including Airelles Palladio Venezia on Giudecca Island in Venice with around 45 rooms set in historic buildings and gardens overlooking the water. Nearby the Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli opens in a restored 15th-century palazzo in the Cannaregio district, offering a mix of classic Venetian style and modern comfort. Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel near Florence, reopens on 28 April after renovation, with fewer rooms for a quieter stay in the former monastery setting.
In France COMO Le Beauvallon reopens on 24 April following work on its Belle Époque estate beside the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, while in England bookings begin for Six Senses London from early April with its focus on wellness in a restored building. Portugal sees Na Praia ready in the Alentejo region on a peninsula within a nature area, providing 113 rooms close to Lisbon. Further north Ytri Island Resort on Traena in Norway opens its doors in April for those seeking coastal views in the Nordic setting.
Beyond Europe options include Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia with 12 tented suites in a wildlife area, and the Blue Monkey Hotel and Beach Club in Barbados projected for April. In Asia The Dali Edition in China and smaller properties such as NIHI Rote Bo’a in Indonesia also prepare to welcome guests around the same time. Room rates at these new sites start from about €300 per night for standard accommodation, rising for suites or villas, while a meal in the on-site restaurants often costs between €50 and €120 depending on the location and menu.
The timing allows guests to settle into these properties before the busier summer season, with many keeping standard check-in hours and offering easy access to local transport links. Altogether April 2026 presents a practical window to try addresses that bring updated facilities and service to both city and coastal spots.
- Airelles Palladio Venezia, Venice, Italy: The French luxury group’s first property outside France opens on 1 April in restored historic buildings and gardens on Giudecca Island, offering around 45 rooms and suites with views across the lagoon.
- Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Venice, Italy: This second Orient Express hotel debuts in a restored 15th-century palazzo in the Cannaregio district, featuring 47 rooms, suites and apartments along with dining options that include a garden courtyard and boat-accessible restaurant.
- COMO Le Beauvallon, Saint-Tropez, France: The Belle Époque estate on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez reopens on 24 April after renovation, providing elegant rooms and suites in a waterfront setting with gardens and wellness facilities.
- Belmond Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy: The former monastery hotel near Florence reopens on 28 April following an extensive renovation, with a reduced number of rooms for a more intimate stay overlooking the city and surrounding hills.
- Blue Monkey Hotel and Beach Club, St. James, Barbados: A new beachfront property projected to open in April, combining hotel rooms with club facilities on the west coast of the island.
- The Dali Edition, Dali, China: The third Edition hotel in China is set to open in April, bringing contemporary design and lifestyle amenities to the lakeside city known for its historic and artistic heritage.
- Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Zambia: This safari camp with 12 tented suites opens in April within a wildlife-rich area along the Kafue River, offering direct access to game viewing and river activities.
- Six Senses London,– Bookings begin in early April for this wellness-focused hotel in a restored central London building, with spa facilities and a calm urban retreat atmosphere.
- Na Praia, Alentejo, Portugal: Located on a peninsula within a protected nature area near Lisbon, this 113-room hotel opens in April with a focus on coastal views and relaxed beach access.
- Ytri Island Resort, Traena, Norway: A new coastal property on the island of Traena opens in April, providing rooms with Nordic design and direct access to dramatic sea and mountain landscapes.
- Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, Colombia: The landmark restoration in the historic walled city opens in April, delivering luxury rooms and residences with views over the Caribbean and colonial architecture.
- Under Canvas Yosemite, California, USA: One of two new glamping sites from the brand opening in April, this property places luxury tents in a scenic location near Yosemite National Park for outdoor-focused stays.
These openings add fresh options across city, coastal and nature destinations, with many accepting reservations now for stays starting in April.
