Discover November 2025’s VIP hotel arrivals, where design reigns supreme. With one property crafted by name, find out who, why and what has crafted the others…
This November, Hotel Designs takes you around the world in just five minutes… with its curated list of the season’s hottest new hotels. Showcasing the many charming faces of luxury design, interiors by House of Dré, James Thurstan Waterworth, Olson Kundig, and Luigi Fragola Architects blend geography, heritage, nature, and contemporary flair – curating a host of unique new hotels that feel both personal and unforgettable.
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Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex
Heralding a new chapter for hotelier Chris King, the November opening of Crafted at Powdermills marks the beginning of an era rooted in nature, fuelled by creativity, and shaped around a simple idea: that people are busy, but not always with the things they love. With this philosophy, design lies at the heart of Crafted at Powdermills, where craftsmanship, creativity, and comfort unite within a Georgian Grade II-listed country house.
Led by House of Dré, the interiors celebrate British artistry across 55 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, each featuring handcrafted furniture, locally made ceramics, and layers of natural materials that echo the surrounding woodland. Playful colour balances the building’s heritage architecture, creating spaces both timeless and contemporary.
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Miiro Palais Rudolf, Vienna
Continuing its ambitious 2025 expansion across Europe, Miiro arrives in Vienna this November with the opening of Palais Rudolf – a refined townhouse-hotel that invites guests into a world of quiet sophistication.
Home to 64 bespoke rooms, including two suites with private balconies, the property blends contemporary comfort with historical grace. The design concept was envisioned by James Thurstan Waterworth, Founder of Thurstan and curator of Miiro’s London flagship, Templeton Garden, while local architect Gabriel Kacerovsky, Owner and Managing Director of Archisphere, oversaw the project’s detailed execution.
Inside, Palais Rudolf offers a serene retreat in the heart of the city; a hotel defined by soft, warm tones, vintage-inspired furnishings, and carefully sourced antiques that celebrate Vienna’s rich heritage.
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One&Only Moonlight Basin, Montana
Set amid the pine-clad slopes of Big Sky, Montana, the forthcoming One&Only Moonlight Basin marks the brand’s first resort and private homes in the United States.
An architectural love letter to the alpine wilderness, guarded by evergreen forests on the edge of Yellowstone National Park, the Moonlight Basin is designed to mirror the drama of its surroundings, with the resort blending contemporary mountain architecture with a deep respect for Montana’s natural topography.
Designed by internationally renowned architects Olson Kundig, whose work is characterised by its sensitive integration into its natural surroundings and context, One&Only Moonlight Basin is home to a collection of guest rooms, suites, and cabins, curated so as to feel simultaneously connected to and protected from the dramatic landscape. Interiors feature local art, soft-touch textiles, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Image credit: Luigifragola Architects
Palazzo Ottaviani, Florence
Found in Florence’s Santa Maria Novella district, the San Giuliano family has transformed a 1950s rationalist building into Palazzo Ottaviani – a ten-key, five-star aparthotel that reinterprets mid-century modernism through a Florentine lens.
With interiors by Luigi Fragola Architects, the hotel’s design draws inspiration from the nearby Giovanni Michelucci-designed Santa Maria Novella station. At Palazzo Ottaviani, travertine floors, dark marble portals, and palissandro wood meet custom textiles in soft neutrals, dusky blues, and antique golds – a dialogue between rational geometry and tailored elegance.
Each apartment tells its own story, enriched by locally commissioned artworks, curated libraries, and open kitchens that invite a slower, more intimate rhythm of living.
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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, China
Perched on Shanghai’s southern Bund, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan fuses Art Deco heritage with contemporary elegance. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and Cheng Chung Design, the hotel’s architecture and interiors play with geometry, texture, and light, from marble floors and curved surfaces to artisanal lighting and custom textiles in soft neutrals, blues, and golds.
The 204 rooms and suites offer panoramic river views, private balconies, and bespoke furnishings that balance rational forms with tactile warmth. Signature design motifs – peacock-inspired detailing and sail-like accents – anchor the hotel in its riverfront context, while locally commissioned artworks and considered finishes give each space a distinct personality.
Culinary and social spaces extend the design ethos: Peacock Alley lounge frames the river with floor-to-ceiling windows, Fu Cheng blends Min culinary tradition with refined interiors, and Arame presents modern European cuisine in a contemporary setting.
Main image credit: Miiro Palais Rudolf
