Hilton's 2026 will be full of new openings: the world tour starts in Milan, here are the most anticipated ones

Hilton has just released its list of planned openings for 2026, and this time Italy is featured: the new Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo will be among the first new products of the year.

Then, as in a Hilton Honors signature world tour, new hotels will arrive in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the United States, with debuts of brand new and returns of iconic names such as Waldorf Astoria e Conrad.

Milan leads the way: Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo

Finally, even Italy joins the club of countries with a Canopy, Hilton's lifestyle brand dedicated to those who enjoy thoughtfully designed hotels with a local spirit.

The opening is scheduled to take place in Turin Street, a stone's throw from the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The interior will be inspired by contemporary Milanese style, with a panoramic rooftop bar, swimming pool (indoor and outdoor) and wellness center. It will be one of the most interesting openings for those who use Hilton Honors Points: perfect location, young brand, potentially affordable redemption band. In other words, the kind of hotel that was missing in Milan.

Greece, Spain and Portugal: Hilton sets its sights straight on Italians' favorite destinations

After Italy, Hilton consolidates its presence in destinations where Italians actually spend their vacations.

Greece - Among the most anticipated new features are the Conrad Corfu, luxury resort with villas and suites (many with private pools), and theHilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, with a 600 m² spa and rooms overlooking the Aegean. Two facilities designed for high-end tourism, perfect for those who want to combine comfort, design, and local culture.

Spain - In San Sebastián, the iconic city of Basque gastronomy, opens the Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton. A former 1914 cinema converted into a boutique hotel with 81 rooms, restaurant and bar. Hilton thus debuts in one of the most elegant (and expensive) cities in northern Spain, finally with a "puntable" option.

Portugal - In the heart of the Algarve, comes the Casa de Sada Algarve Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. 183 ocean-view rooms, rooftop bar for Atlantic sunsets, spa, golf simulator, and perfect location for those who love the ocean but don't want to give up the comforts of a real resort.

Asia and the Middle East: debuts and luxury signed Waldorf and Conrad

Thailand - In Bangkok, in the Sukhumvit district, opens the Canopy by Hilton Bangkok Sukhumvit, the brand's first hotel in Southeast Asia. It will be a landmark for those who want a stylish yet casual base, with rooftop bars, cafes and common spaces designed for working or socializing.

Also on the busiest street in the Kingdom's capital is also expected to open the second Conrad in the city, work begun in 2024 is already well under way.

Malaysia - Double debut: Conrad Kuala Lumpur, with 481 rooms and five restaurants, and the Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, which will mark the luxury brand's arrival in the country with 272 suites (all suites), personalized service and a ballroom of more than 1,500 square meters.

Saudi Arabia - The Conrad Riyadh Laysen Valley will open in the heart of the capital, with spas, signature restaurants and modern design. Also in 2026, Hilton will also launch the Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah, the new "value" brand designed for essential but curated hospitality, just a few kilometers from the Mecca Mosque.

London, Singapore and Nagoya: openings to watch out for

Three heavy names stand out among the big capitals:

Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch - The monumental arch that closes The Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace, becomes one of Europe's most anticipated hotels. Signed by Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud in the kitchen, it will be a new landmark for London luxury.

NoMad Singapore - The brand's Asia debut: 173 rooms, eclectic design and a cultural soul in the heart of Orchard Road.

Conrad Nagoya - 170 rooms, four restaurants, and a rooftop bar in a strategic city in Japan, perfect for those traveling between Tokyo and Osaka.

2026 will be the year that Hilton makes itself where we want to sleep

From Duomo-view terraces to Crete's beaches, from Bangkok rooftops to London suites, 2026 marks a change of pace: Hilton is not only opening hotels, but placing them in the places where Italian travelers really want to go.

And for those who collect points or status in the program. Hilton Honors, this means only one thing: more real options for using points, more value in redemptions and more reasons to stay loyal to the brand.

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