
Current Leaderboard for Best New Hotel
Whether for work or for pleasure, a hotel stay can make or break a travel experience. Luckily, dozens of new hotels open their doors across the United States each year, offering travelers even greater choice in where to catch their z's. We asked a panel of travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite hotel openings of 2019, and now it's your turn to crown a winner. Vote for your favorite once per day until Monday, December 30 at noon ET. The 10 winning hotels, determined by your vote, will be announced on Friday, January 10. Read the official Readers' Choice rules here.
Whether for work or for pleasure, a hotel stay can make or break a travel experience. Luckily, dozens of new hotels open their doors across the United States each year, offering travelers even greater choice in where to... Read More
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1. Saint Kate Arts Hotel - Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s newest boutique property is all about the... More >
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2. Dive Palm Springs - Palm Springs, Calif.
This new 11-room adults-only boutique property in Palm... More >
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3. Asbury Ocean Club Hotel - Asbury Park, N.J.
The newest hotel on the Jersey Shore, Asbury Ocean Club Hotel... More >
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4. Margaritaville Hotel Nashville - Nashville
The new Margaritaville Hotel Nashville offers an urban... More >
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5. The Daytona - Daytona Beach, Fla.
This new lifestyle hotel in Daytona Beach sits across from... More >
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6. The Guild Hotel - San Diego
The Guild Hotel is San Diego’s newest luxury boutique... More >
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7. Hotel Distil - Louisville
Housed in a historic building on Whiskey Row, Hotel Distil... More >
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8. Shinola Hotel - Detroit
This new hotel in Detroit’s Woodward shopping district... More >
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9. Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani - Honolulu
Guests of the new Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani in Honolulu... More >
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10. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center - Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s tallest tower, the Comcast Center, is... More >
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11. Virgin Hotels San Francisco - San Francisco
Virgin debuted a new boutique hotel in San Francisco this... More >
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12. Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street - Boston
Boston’s newest skyscraper is also home to one of its... More >
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13. Kimpton Hotel Arras - Asheville, N.C.
This new hotel in the heart of downtown Asheville celebrates... More >
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14. Maison de la Luz - New Orleans
This new guesthouse from the Ace Hotels team features 67... More >
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15. Four Seasons Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat - Lanai, Hawaii
Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat, an new... More >
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16. Shou Sugi Ban House - Water Mill, N.Y.
This Hamptons retreat takes inspiration from the principal of... More >
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17. Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards - New York
Equinox Hotels opened their newest property in New York City... More >
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18. W Aspen - Aspen, Colo.
Aspen’s newest slope-side luxury hotel, the W Aspen,... More >
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19. The JL Bar Ranch & Resort - Sonora, Texas
This new resort in the Texas Hill Country spans 13,000 acres... More >
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20. The Lodge at Blue Sky - Wanship, Utah
This new Park City resort comprises 3,500 acres in the... More >
The Experts
Marla Cimini
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel,... Read More
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan's Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Marla Cimini

Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan's Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Eric Grossman
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has... Read More
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Eric Grossman

Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Gerrish Lopez
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel... Read More
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Gerrish Lopez

Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Christopher Parr
Christopher Parr is the Founder and... Read More
Christopher Parr is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief for Pursuitist, the leading luxury travel and leisure website. An award-winning travel writer, Parr is also a luxury marketing veteran, a frequent speaker at luxury and interactive marketing conferences and a pioneer in web publishing. He launched Pursuitist in 2010 as a curated list of the good things in life, with guest contributors from Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Glamour, Saveur and more sharing their favorite luxuries. Follow along on Twitter.
Christopher Parr

Christopher Parr is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief for Pursuitist, the leading luxury travel and leisure website. An award-winning travel writer, Parr is also a luxury marketing veteran, a frequent speaker at luxury and interactive marketing conferences and a pioneer in web publishing. He launched Pursuitist in 2010 as a curated list of the good things in life, with guest contributors from Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Glamour, Saveur and more sharing their favorite luxuries. Follow along on Twitter.
10Best Editors
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased... Read More
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
10Best Editors

10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.