MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
MILAN , ITALY
Armani Hotel Milano
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Armani Hotel Milano]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/armani-milano-th.jpg )
TORONTO, CANADA
Shangri-La Toronto
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Shangri-La Toronto]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/shangri-la-toronto-th.jpg )
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Conservatorium Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Conservatorium Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/conservatorium-th.jpg )
MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
San Camp
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of San Camp]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/san-camp-th.jpg )
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Hotel Lincoln
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hotel Lincoln]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-lincoln-th.jpg )
TUSCANY, ITALY
Villa Armena Relais
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Villa Armena Relais]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/villa-armena-relais-th.jpg )
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This year's fascinating list of 25 newcomers—the most we've ever featured in our New and Noteworthy hotel category—range from a "straight-friendly" urban resort in New York City to a luxe desert camp in Botswana. Among the hospitality trends we noticed: small is big, eco is in, and stunning public art has become the new calling card.
BANGKOK , THAILAND
The Siam Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Siam Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/siam-hotel-th.jpg )
KINGSFORD, AUSTRALIA
Kingsford Homestead
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Kingsford Homestead]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/kingsford-homestead-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
PARIS, FRANCE
W Paris-Opera
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of W Paris-Opera]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/w-paris-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Dorset Square Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Dorset Square Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dorset-square-th.jpg )
CUZCO, PERU
Palacio Nazarenas
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palacio Nazarenas]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palacio-nazarenas-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The NoMad Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The NoMad Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/nomad-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul Edition
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Istanbul Edition]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/istanbul-edition-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
PATAGONIA, CHILE
The Singular Patagonia
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Singular Patagonia]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/singular-patagonia-th.jpg )
BODRUM, TURKEY
Amanruya
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Amanruya]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/amanruya-th.jpg )
PARK CITY, UTAH
Washington School House
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Washington School House]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/washington-schoolhouse-th.jpg )
MATERA, ITALY
Palazzo Margherita
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palazzo Margherita]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palazzo-margherita-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
MILAN , ITALY
Armani Hotel Milano
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Armani Hotel Milano]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/armani-milano-th.jpg )
TORONTO, CANADA
Shangri-La Toronto
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Shangri-La Toronto]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/shangri-la-toronto-th.jpg )
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Conservatorium Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Conservatorium Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/conservatorium-th.jpg )
MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
San Camp
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of San Camp]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/san-camp-th.jpg )
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Hotel Lincoln
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hotel Lincoln]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-lincoln-th.jpg )
TUSCANY, ITALY
Villa Armena Relais
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Villa Armena Relais]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/villa-armena-relais-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BANGKOK , THAILAND
The Siam Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Siam Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/siam-hotel-th.jpg )
KINGSFORD, AUSTRALIA
Kingsford Homestead
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Kingsford Homestead]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/kingsford-homestead-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
PARIS, FRANCE
W Paris-Opera
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of W Paris-Opera]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/w-paris-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Dorset Square Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Dorset Square Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dorset-square-th.jpg )
CUZCO, PERU
Palacio Nazarenas
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palacio Nazarenas]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palacio-nazarenas-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The NoMad Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The NoMad Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/nomad-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul Edition
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Istanbul Edition]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/istanbul-edition-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
PATAGONIA, CHILE
The Singular Patagonia
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Singular Patagonia]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/singular-patagonia-th.jpg )
BODRUM, TURKEY
Amanruya
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Amanruya]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/amanruya-th.jpg )
PARK CITY, UTAH
Washington School House
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Washington School House]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/washington-schoolhouse-th.jpg )
MATERA, ITALY
Palazzo Margherita
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palazzo Margherita]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palazzo-margherita-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
MILAN , ITALY
Armani Hotel Milano
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Armani Hotel Milano]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/armani-milano-th.jpg )
TORONTO, CANADA
Shangri-La Toronto
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Shangri-La Toronto]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/shangri-la-toronto-th.jpg )
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Conservatorium Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Conservatorium Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/conservatorium-th.jpg )
MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
San Camp
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of San Camp]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/san-camp-th.jpg )
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Hotel Lincoln
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hotel Lincoln]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-lincoln-th.jpg )
TUSCANY, ITALY
Villa Armena Relais
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Villa Armena Relais]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/villa-armena-relais-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BANGKOK , THAILAND
The Siam Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Siam Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/siam-hotel-th.jpg )
KINGSFORD, AUSTRALIA
Kingsford Homestead
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Kingsford Homestead]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/kingsford-homestead-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
PARIS, FRANCE
W Paris-Opera
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of W Paris-Opera]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/w-paris-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Dorset Square Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Dorset Square Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dorset-square-th.jpg )
CUZCO, PERU
Palacio Nazarenas
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palacio Nazarenas]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palacio-nazarenas-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The NoMad Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The NoMad Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/nomad-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul Edition
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Istanbul Edition]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/istanbul-edition-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
PATAGONIA, CHILE
The Singular Patagonia
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Singular Patagonia]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/singular-patagonia-th.jpg )
BODRUM, TURKEY
Amanruya
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Amanruya]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/amanruya-th.jpg )
PARK CITY, UTAH
Washington School House
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Washington School House]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/washington-schoolhouse-th.jpg )
MATERA, ITALY
Palazzo Margherita
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palazzo Margherita]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palazzo-margherita-th.jpg )
MIAMI, FLORIDA
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/st-regis-bal-harbour-th.jpg )
MILAN , ITALY
Armani Hotel Milano
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Armani Hotel Milano]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/armani-milano-th.jpg )
TORONTO, CANADA
Shangri-La Toronto
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Shangri-La Toronto]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/shangri-la-toronto-th.jpg )
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Conservatorium Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Conservatorium Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/conservatorium-th.jpg )
MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA
San Camp
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of San Camp]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/san-camp-th.jpg )
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Hotel Lincoln
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hotel Lincoln]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hotel-lincoln-th.jpg )
TUSCANY, ITALY
Villa Armena Relais
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Villa Armena Relais]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/villa-armena-relais-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BANGKOK , THAILAND
The Siam Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Siam Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/siam-hotel-th.jpg )
KINGSFORD, AUSTRALIA
Kingsford Homestead
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Kingsford Homestead]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/kingsford-homestead-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
PARIS, FRANCE
W Paris-Opera
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of W Paris-Opera]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/w-paris-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Dorset Square Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Dorset Square Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/dorset-square-th.jpg )
CUZCO, PERU
Palacio Nazarenas
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palacio Nazarenas]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palacio-nazarenas-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The NoMad Hotel
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The NoMad Hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/nomad-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul Edition
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Istanbul Edition]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/istanbul-edition-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
SALERNO, ITALY
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/monastero-santa-rosa-th.jpg )
PATAGONIA, CHILE
The Singular Patagonia
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of The Singular Patagonia]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/singular-patagonia-th.jpg )
BODRUM, TURKEY
Amanruya
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Amanruya]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/amanruya-th.jpg )
PARK CITY, UTAH
Washington School House
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Washington School House]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/washington-schoolhouse-th.jpg )
MATERA, ITALY
Palazzo Margherita
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Palazzo Margherita]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/palazzo-margherita-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
PARIS, FRANCE
W Paris-Opera
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of W Paris-Opera]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/w-paris-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )