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Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has added 29 new member properties in the first quarter of 2026. This has pushed its global portfolio past 700 hotels across 100 countries. The expansion includes a mix of newly opened and upcoming boutique hotels with destinations spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond.
Highlights include new properties in Ireland and Italy, alongside unique openings in Panama, India, and France. The collection is also expanding into new destinations such as Key West, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, and Avila with a strong focus on independently owned hotels that reflect local culture and design.
Many of the new additions emphasize immersive travel experiences, ranging from eco-retreats and wildlife lodges to heritage estates and coastal villas. The portfolio continues to grow in response to increasing demand for more personalized and meaningful stays.
Here is the full list:
- Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros, Ituzaingó, Argentina
- La Valise Los Cabos, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico portfolio
- ME Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Casa Simona, El Valle De Anton, Panama (2026 opening)
- SUMAQ Machu Picchu Hotel, Aguas Calientes, Peru
- Ella’s Cottages, Key West, USA
- Lighthouse Hotel, Key West, USA
- Ridley House, Key West, USA
- Winslow’s Bungalows, Key West, USA
- La Serena Villas, Palm Springs, USA
- Maison Twenty Seven, Santa Monica, USA
- Hotel MOHI by Appellation, Morgan Hill, USA (2026 opening)
- Dharana at Shillim, Pune, India
- Dolkhar Ladakh, Leh, Ladakh, India
- Lchang Nang Retreat, Nubra Valley, India
- Rhino and River Wildlife Retreat & Spa, Morigaon, Assam, India
- Terrah Hills Resort, Dalhousie, India
- Telunas Private Island, Riau Islands, Indonesia
- Azerai Ke Ga Bay, Tan Thanh, Vietnam
- Azerai La Residence, Hue City, Vietnam
- Grand Palace Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
- Historia Boutique Hotel Nile Cruise, Nile River, Egypt
- Hotel Bowmann, Paris, France
- Le 3 by Champagne Thienot, Reims, France
- Santorini Sky, Santorini, Greece
- The Grace, Westport Estate, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland (2026 opening)
- Casa Caprile, Anacapri, Italy (2026 opening)
- Zabola Estate, Zabola, Romania
- La Casa del Presidente, Avila, Spain
Anthony’s Take: I love SLH properties and I have two stays planned this summer in Italy. With continued global expansion and a focus on distinctive properties, SLH is reinforcing its position as a leading collection of independent luxury hotels. I hope some of these become bookable through Hilton.
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