For the first time, National Geographic released its list of the 20 top new hotels in the world, spotlighting an exciting new Boulder property that's perched here in town beneath the Flatirons. Read on to see which local spot earned a spot on the global list.

September 2, 2026
No matter how extraordinary the destination, your choice of hotel can make or break a trip. That’s why National Geographic has put together its first ever list of the Best New Hotels in the World. From a resort in Fiji named after a legendary explorer and a women-owned hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, to a mountain paradise in rural Montana and a converted prison in Japan, these new (or newly renovated) properties around the globe ensure a journey will be unforgettable—and that the place you lay your head will be essential to the memories you make.

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