From large, internationally branded properties to unique
boutique properties, travelers can find many fresh accommodation options around
Central and South America.
Positive growth in Latin America¡¯s hospitality sector is
confirmed by statistics from Lodging
Econometrics, which reports that the fourth quarter of 2024 was an
especially strong time for new hotel development in the Latin American pipeline
¡ª a jump of 15% in hotel projects, to be exact.?
Here are some of the newest hotels around Central and South
America.?
New Hotels in
Argentina
Among the newest hotel names in Argentina is the Sheraton
Buenos Aires Greenville Polo and Resort, which opened in 2024. The
five-star property, located about 25 minutes from downtown Buenos Aires, is set
adjacent to polo fields, providing guests with the opportunity to watch polo
matches. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts.?
New Hotels in Brazil
Hilton is in growth mode in Brazil, having opened the 135-room
Yoo2
Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton last year. New properties opening
this year include the 137-room Tru by Hilton Chapeco in Santa Catarina, the
175-room Hampton by Hilton
Caraguatatuba Serramar on the northern coast of S?o Paulo and the 105-room
DoubleTree by Hilton Canela in Rio Grande do Sul.?
New Hilton
properties slated to open in 2026 include the Casa Costa Ilhabela, Curio
Collection by Hilton, while 2027 will witness the opening of the Casa di Sirena
Campos do Jord?o, Curio Collection by Hilton and Tru by Hilton S?o Paulo Congonhas Airport.?
W Sao Paulo. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)
New hotels in Marriott International¡¯s Brazil portfolio,
meanwhile, include the W S?o
Paolo, which opened in December 2024 in the Vila Olimpia neighborhood of
S?o Paolo with a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. The
hotel is scheduled to open a new spa in April 2025.?
Also new in Brazil¡¯s largest city is the Soho House
S?o Paolo, which opened in June 2024 as the company¡¯s first hotel in South
America. The 32-room property is located on Avenida Paulista in Cidade
Matarazzo, a complex that¡¯s home to a cultural center, restaurants and retail
shopping. Soho House has a gym, spa, rooftop pool and bar, restaurants, and
club spaces for members.?
New Hotels in Chile
One of Chile¡¯s upcoming hotel openings is actually the
return of a well-known name. Tierra
Atacama, located in northern Chile¡¯s Atacama Desert, will reopen in April
2025 following a year-long closure for renovations. The room count will be
reduced from 32 to 28 rooms as part of the revamp, with four suites featuring
private Jacuzzis and dedicated vehicles and guides.?
Also slated to open in mid-2025 is the Tru by
Hilton Chillan Ferrat, located in the southern Chile city of Chillan.?
Tierra Atacama Poniente. (Photo Credit: Tierra Atacama Media)
New Hotels in
Colombia
The Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena is witnessing the
debut of unique upscale properties. Casa
Carolina, a boutique hotel in Cartagena¡¯s historic walled city section,
opened in December 2024 in a 16th-century structure with 15 guest
rooms, a rooftop terrace, a caf¨¦ and a wellness area for yoga.?
The 131-room Four
Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, meanwhile, is scheduled to open in mid-2025
in the Getsemani neighborhood, with eight restaurants, two rooftop pools and a
spa.?
New Hotels in Costa
Rica
Guanacaste is destined
to become an even bigger hotspot for luxury travel in Costa Rica. Nekajui,
a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is slated to open this month (March 2025) in Costa
Rica¡¯s Peninsula Papagayo. The 107-room property will have three luxury treetop
tents as a unique accommodation option, as well as a spa, restaurants and easy
access to Palmares Preserve, a 250-acre protected area that is near the
property.?
Slated to open on
May 1 in the same region is the Waldorf
Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, which will have six restaurants, a spa
and a multilevel swimming pool.?
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo. (Photo Credit: Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Media)
New Hotels in Panama
In February, La
Compa?¨ªa Hotels & Resorts ¡ª which opened a luxury boutique hotel in Panama
City in 2022 ¡ª debuted Hotel
La Compa?¨ªa del Valle, a member of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt located
in El Valle de Ant¨®n, a destination popular for its natural beauty and pleasant
climate. The property offers activities including hiking, e-biking and
horseback riding and has a sculpture park with more than 200 pieces of art. In
May, the hotel will debut an 18,000-square-foot spa.?
New Hotels in Paraguay
In December 2024,
Hilton opened the Palmaroga
Hotel Asuncion, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the company¡¯s first hotel in
Paraguay and the 10th addition to Tapestry Collection by Hilton in the
Caribbean and Latin America.
SoHo House Sao Paulo. (Photo Credit: Christopher Sturman and SoHo House Sao Paulo)
New Hotels in Peru
Opening in March
2025 is Souma
Hotel Lima, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts¡¯s Vignette Collection. Located
in Lima¡¯s upscale Miraflores neighborhood, the 214-room property has an outdoor
pool, spa and restaurant.?
New Hotels in Uruguay
The 131-room Yacht & Golf Club
Paraguayo, a Tribute Portfolio Resort opened in 2024, has two swimming
pools, a restaurant and fitness center, and offers access to 12 tennis courts,
a private beach and an 18-hole golf course.?
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