The Chancery Rosewood Tops World's Best New Luxury Hotels List

LONDON — The Chancery Rosewood, a landmark ultra-luxury hotel in London's Mayfair, has been named the world's best new luxury hotel by Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI). The accolade comes as LTI unveils its annual list of 15 best new luxury properties worldwide, led by a London property that blends historic architecture with contemporary grandeur.

Opened inside the former U.S. embassy building on Grosvenor Square, The Chancery Rosewood sits within a Grade II-listed manor that once housed U.S. diplomacy between 1960 and 2017. The hotel features eight restaurants and bars and an expansive Asaya Spa, as well as a large swimming pool and a rooftop bar that offers city views.

Rosewood, the luxury brand behind The Chancery, leads the rankings with three entries on the 15-hotel list. The Chancery is the only UK property among the selections, with other newcomers located in Mexico, France and elsewhere. In addition to London, the list highlights developments such as &Beyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya, Aman Bangkok, Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Faena New York, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai, Mandarin Oriental Vienna and Rosewood Courchevel, among others. The Twenty Two in New York marks the brand's expansion to Union Square, while Nekajui Ritz-Carlton Reserve sits on Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo. Other entries include Rosewood Mandarina on Mexico's Pacific coast and The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in India, reflecting a broad spread of luxury hospitality openings around the world.

The list is issued by Luxury Travel Intelligence, an independent group that tracks new luxury openings and trends in hospitality. The volume underscores a continued push by global brands to open flagship properties in high-demand destinations, from alpine ski towns to coastal getaways and major urban centers. Analysts say the roster demonstrates how operators are balancing historic architecture, unique experiences and modern service to appeal to high-end travelers.