Where to Stay: New hotels in China, the US, Vietnam and more

The St Regis Changsha

Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 188
Facilities: Six F&B outlets including Chinese and Japanese restaurants, 63rd floor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre
Meeting space: Eight function rooms, 1,888m² ballroom
They say: “We are delighted to offer guests unmatched accommodations in one of the world’s most exquisite cities and introduce the St Regis brand’s distinguished heritage to Changsha”
We say: Ultra-luxury brand continues to focus development efforts on China, with five more St Regis properties in the pipeline
Opening: Already open

Four Points Manhattan Midtown West

Location: A new development on 10th Avenue, in Manhattan’s West Side
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 148
Facilities: 24-hour fitness centre, business centre, bar, American restaurant
Meeting space: Unspecified
They say: “Four Points is a terrific choice for this dynamic neighbourhood in Manhattan, offering travellers style, comfort and affordability within easy access of everything New York City has to offer”
We say: A good location, free Wi-Fi and relative affordability should make this a popular choice in the midscale market
Opening: Already open

Sir Adam

Location: In the A’Dam Toren, the a redeveloped tower overlooking Amsterdam’s canal district
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 108
Facilities: Restaurant and “social club”, gym, lounge area, rooftop beer garden, vinyl music library
Meeting space: Three rooms totalling almost 180m²
They say: “Sir Adam is like Amsterdam: cool, edgy, creative, culturally-rich, a little offbeat – but always interesting”
We say: Very cool. This Design Hotels member is likely to become a favourite among social, well-off travellers. The rooftop beer garden could also become a lively venue for locals and visitors
Opening: Already open

Disney Explorers Lodge, Hong Kong

Location: Adjacent to Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 750
Facilities: Themed gardens, outdoor pool, three restaurants, gift shop
Meeting space: Unspecified
They say: “The new hotel together with the park’s many new and amazing entertainment offerings have made the range of choices for guests even more dynamic”
We say: After a slow start, Hong Kong Disneyland is really taking off. The park’s hotel room inventory now totals 1,750 keys, in line with the continued expansion of the attraction
Opening: 30 April 2017

Melia Cam Ranh Bay Villas & Resort

Location: Beachfront setting near Nha Trang on Vietnam’s south-central coast
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 200 rooms plus 100 pool villas
Facilities: Spa, three restaurants
Meeting space: Wedding chapel with direct access to the beach
They say: “The Melia resort experience… revolutionises the traditional sun and beach concept”
We say: More facilities will be revealed as the opening date approaches. The luxury concept is likely to become popular with the emerging markets with whom the Nha Trang area is so popular
Opening: 2018

Legoland Dubai Hotel

Location: Adjacent to the existing Legoland Dubai theme park
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 250 Lego-themed rooms
Facilities: Unspecified, but hotel will be within walking distance of Legoland theme park and water park
Meeting space: Unspecified
They say: “The first Legoland Hotel in the Middle East… will completely immerse guests in the creative world of Lego as it’s designed to bring children’s imaginations to life”
We say: With Dubai fast becoming the world’s theme park and Lego one of the world’s most popular brands, this combination is likely to become extremely popular with families
Opening: TBC