Highly recommended: New hotels worldwide in 2017 — from classic to island-style

▲South Africa’s newly opened The Royal Portfolio hotel in 2017, with its rooftop pool offering a prime spot to enjoy the sunset over Cape Town (Photo / Reposted fromThe Royal Portfoliofan page)

By Rita

2017 has already passed a third of the way, and many are already gearing up for their summer holiday plans.CNNRecently, we compiled a list of hotels that are opening or reopening this year. This article features 10 selections, ranging from classic European styles to island vibes in the Indian Ocean — each offering a completely different highlight. Travelers may want to take a look!

▲Soneva hotel (Photo / Soneva fan page)

1. Maldives, Soneva Jani
Featuring 24 overwater villas and an artificial, expandable island villa located on Lake o_ in the Maldives.

Opening time: December 2016
Address: Soneva Jani, Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives
+960 656 6666

▲Hoi An Four Seasons Hotel (Photo / Fan page of Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam)

2. Vietnam, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An
This hotel is near numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and includes 60 beach villas; 40 private-pool villas. Other amenities include a public swimming pool, tennis courts, spa, and two restaurants.

Opening time: December 2016
Address: Block Ha My Dong B, Dien Duong Ward, Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam; +84 510 394 0000

▲Las Alcobas (Photo / Fan page of Las Alcobas Napa Valley)

3. California, Las Alcobas
Located close to wineries, this hotel is a popular choice for wine enthusiasts, with vineyards visible from the windows.
Opening time: January 2017
Address: 1915 Main Street, St. Helena, CA, 94574, United States; +1 707 963 7000

▲Silo Hotel (Photo / Fan page of The Royal Portfolio)

4. South Africa, The Royal Portfolio
This hotel is situated in a former grain silo, located near the South African Museum of Modern Art.
Opening time: March 2017
Address: Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, 8001, Cape Town; +27 (0) 21 671 5502

▲W Shanghai The Bund to open in June 2017 (Photo / Reposted fromW Shanghai - The Bund fan page)

5. China, W Shanghai The Bund
Located along the Huangpu River, it is the third W Hotel in China, featuring 374 rooms and 35 suites.
Opening time: June 2017
Address: No.66 Lvshun Road, Shanghai, 200080, China; +86 21 2286 9999

▲The St. Regis Dubai hotel (Photo / Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) fan page)

6. Dubai, The St. Regis Dubai
In addition to 159 rooms, it offers a polo field and an art center.
Opening time: February 2017
Address: Wadi Al Safa 5, Emirates Road 611, Dubai, UAE; +971 4 435 4400

▲Hotel Eden Rome (Photo / Hotel Eden Rome fan page)

7. Italy, Hotel Eden
This hotel has a history of 125 years, and its La Terrazza restaurant is very famous, offering views of the city of Rome.
Opening time: April 2017
Address: Via Ludovisi 49, 00187, Roma; +39 06 478121

▲Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (Photo / Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square fan page)

8. UK, Four Seasons Hotel London
The Four Seasons Hotel London is housed in a building constructed in 1922, featuring 89 rooms and 11 suites with Corinthian-style columns and decorations. The restaurant is served by a Michelin-starred chef.
Opening time: January 2017
Address: 10 Trinity Square, London; +44 20 3297 9200

▲THE FONTENAY Hamburg (Photo / THE FONTENAY Hamburg fan page)

9. Germany, The Fontenay Hamburg
This is Hamburg’s first luxury hotel, with a streamlined exterior and 131 guest rooms, all offering lake views.
Opening time: July 2017
Address: Fontenay 10, 20354 Hamburg; +49 40 605 6 605

▲Europejski Hotel (Photo / Europejski official website)

10. Poland, Raffles Europejski Warsaw
This historic hotel has been in operation since 1857, located in Warsaw’s historic district and close to palaces.
Opening time: June 2017
Address: Pl. Piłsudskiego 3, 00-078 Warszawa; +48 22 826 32 40