Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There are so many reasons I love hotels. They offer a temporary respite from the day-to-day responsibilities of my Brooklyn apartment, like cleaning and cooking. They also have a sense of safety, something that’s extremely important for a woman like myself, who frequently travels solo.
Most importantly, hotels provide a home base from where I can conveniently explore and experience other parts of the world. From a tiny five-room inn hidden way on the coasts of Wakayama, Japan, to a boutique hotel that’s helping revitalize Atlantic City, a place that’s near and dear to my heart, below are my five favorite new hotels that opened in 2024. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Four Seasons Hotel Osaka No longer overshadowed by Tokyo and Kyoto, Osaka is finally stepping into the spotlight, thanks to Expo 2025 and the stunning Four Seasons Hotel Osaka .
Combining the cozy qualities of ryokans, traditional Japanese inns, and the conveniences of a full-service hotel, this new property in the Dojima business district infuses quiet luxury at every turn and corner. Though all the accommodations are pristine and airy, spend at least one night at Gensui, an entire floor dedicated to a modern ryokan experience with Sabo, a private tea lounge, and 21 rooms and suites done up with tatami flooring and plush futon beds. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Though Osaka is famed for its culinary contributions like okonomiyaki and kitsune udon, eating and drinki.
