Top New Long-haul Hotels opening 2010

Armani Hotel Dubai
Housed within the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, the hotel marks the debut of the Armani Hotels and Resorts brand.
Opens on 18 March 2010
Rocco Forte Hotel
Abu Dhabi
Extremely stylish 11 storey tower close to huge shopping centre and Abu Dhabi golf club.
Opens June 2010
Aloft Hotel
Abu Dhabi
Smart Starwood group hotel
Opens beginning of 2010
Yasa Hotel
Abu Dhabi
Exterior like 2 flying soucers. 499 rooms including exclusive penthouse suites
Nonsuch Bay
Antigua
Fresh rooms with white furnishings and wooden floors. Sweeping views
Hotel Chocolat
Saint Lucia
Small hotel on cocoa plantation with views of Pitons peaks
The Viceroy
Anguilla, Caribbean
Exciting resort hotel on pristine beach. Plenty to do.
Falaknuma Palace
Hyderabad, India
An 1893 palace full of chandeliers, walnut antiques and gold & crystal tables.
Constance Ephelia Resort
Mahe, Seychelles
Elegant villas, private pools
Coral Lodge 15.41
Mozambique, Africa
Boutique beach retreat, eco-beds. Shrot boat ride from Ilha de Mocambique the former Portugese capital
Banyan Tree Ungasan
Bali
Tropical location, close to Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple.Terrific spa.
Amanfayun
Hangzhou, China
Original village-dwelling-style rooms with Chinese lattice screens. Swanky spa, excursions to Buddhist temples.
Mai Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
Plush modern rooms in oriental style. Thai cooking
Soho Beach House
Miami, USA
Private members club style. 44 rooms, large pool and Cecconi’s restaurant.
Andaz Fifth Avenue
New York, USA
Chic hotel with funky bar and minimalist rooms.
YHA Sydney Harbour
Huge roof terrace, fantastic views, near Circular Quay. Budget double accommodation and dorms from £21 pp... perhaps the bargain of the year!