With a focus on community impact and sustainability-driven initiatives, these five-star properties are not only characterised by opulence—they're also changing the definition of luxury travel
If 2023 was an exciting year for hotels—with the likes of The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, The Peninsula London and Mondrian Singapore opening—2024 is set to be equally exciting, albeit a little different. These soon-to-open hotels are catering to travellers’ changing habits and desires, which have come to redefine luxury travel in recent years. The focus now is on far-flung destinations, a boutique approach with fewer rooms, locally inspired design and community impact.
We can’t wait to check into some of the most luxurious properties being unveiled in the Asia Pacific region in 2024, from a sky-high hotel in Bangkok with an infinity pool overlooking the city, to the Maldives’ first floating villa in the country’s most secluded atoll.
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1. Janu Tokyo, Japan
March 2024 will see the opening of Aman’s sibling brand’s debut property, Janu Tokyo, in the city’s Azabudai Hills development in Roppongi. The concept offers Aman properties’ signature comfort, service and design sensibility but with a playful spirit—offering guests a more lively, and less secluded, luxury hotel experience.
Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy—who has designed many Aman properties including Aman Venice and Aman New York—Janu Tokyo will house 122 guest rooms and suites including the 284 square metre Janu Suite with two large balconies and a dining table for up to six guests. The hotel will also have a 4,000 square metre wellness centre and eight dining venues.