Top 10 Beautiful Places On Our Radar For 2024
Life House, Palm Springs, CA. Photo: Life House
As we embark on a new year filled with promises of design innovation and elevated aesthetics, Opulist unveils a curated list that will undoubtedly shape the world of sophisticated indulgence. Welcome to our exclusive guide where we delve into the realm of brand-new or soon-to-open exquisite bars, restaurants, and hotels that promise a convergence of beauty, high vibes, and unparalleled aesthetics. We invite you to join us on a journey through these meticulously designed spaces, where opulence meets ingenuity, creating an immersive experience for the discerning connoisseur.
RH Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA
Photo: Irvine Company
In spring 2024, RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) will open its new 80,000-square-foot furniture gallery in Newport Beach. The luxury furniture brand's announcement with the Irvine Co. revealed plans for a four-story building on the ocean-facing side of the outdoor shopping mall. RH chairman and CEO, Gary Friedman, expressed pride in bringing this innovative design gallery to Fashion Island, emphasizing the vision to create immersive spaces blending residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, and home and hospitality.
Photo: Irvine Company
The Global Ambassador Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
Photo: The Global Ambassador Hotel
Step into a haven of elegance, where cosmopolitan style meets warm service and vibrant culinary experiences. Welcome to The Global Ambassador, a luxury hotel carefully curated for the most discerning travelers and set against the stunning backdrop of Arizona’s Camelback Mountain.
A hotel with culinary expertise at its heart, The Global Ambassador is overflowing with vibrant flavors and eloquent diversity on every level. Both travelers and locals are treated to a genuine and unrivaled collection of culinary experiences inspired by a worldview.
Photo: The Global Ambassador Hotel
Bowie House, Fort Worth, TX
Photo: Bowie House
Newly opened and merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, becomes the embodiment of Fort Worth's unique character. The urban retreat captures the city's approachable sophistication, blending long-standing traditions with a globally-inspired sensibility that welcomes everyone. Travelers and locals alike are invited to explore the rich culture of the area, visiting museums and immersing themselves in a buzzing equestrian scene reminiscent of the days when cowboys and cattle once roamed the region. The property features inviting communal spaces, epicurean dining, and social activities, making it an exciting gathering place. The door is always open for visitors to experience the charm of Bowie House.
Photos: Bowie House
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Photos: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Built upon a legacy of sublime beauty, unparalleled service, and timeless design, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the newest chapter in the 70-year history of the iconic Fontainebleau brand. With its expansion to the Las Vegas Strip, Fontainebleau Las Vegas ushers in a new era of luxury hospitality defined by a stunning 150,000-square-foot casino, world-class dining, vibrant entertainment and nightlife, and more than 3,600 exquisite hotel rooms and suites.
With the hotel’s opening comes the introduction of 9 new restaurants including the gorgeous Papi Steak, Mother Wolf, Komodo, La Fontaine, and Don’s Prime to name a few on our radar for stunning design. Book now.
Photo: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Hotel Bardo, Savannah, GA
Photo: Hotel Bardo
Arriving in February 2024, overlooking Forsyth Park, Hotel Bardo is equal parts urban resort and neighborhood clubhouse. A collection of ephemeral moments, chance encounters, and stirring experiences from morning to night. Moments of exceptional rarity, tucked into a historic and beloved Savannah icon.
Singular, yet familiar. Hotel Bardo guest rooms and suites convey a sense of luxury, one that’s less about the quantity of things and more about the quality of a feeling. Comfortably chic, expansively intimate.
Photos: Hotel Bardo
Life House, Palm Springs, CA
Photo: Life House Palm Springs
Newly opened, Life House Palm Springs is a desert hideaway, where each guest room brims with the vibrancy of California’s natural terrain. Inspired by starlets who fled from the extravagance of Old Hollywood for a more minimalist lifestyle, the sun-soaked rooms blend opulence with modernity — featuring mid-century modern desks and case goods. Inspired by the work of renowned conservationist, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, he uses his green thumb to create the ultimate desert exhibition – a modernist hotel that blends the enigmatic beauty of the Coachella Valley with Old Hollywood glamour. Book now.
Photos: Life House Palm Springs
Mīnerva's, Palm Springs, CA
Photos: Mīnerva's
Find Mīnerva's in the newly opened Life House Palm Springs. A day-to-night California Pool House, nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley; Mīnerva's pays homage to the inexpressible beauty of the nearby landscape, with an all-day, plant-forward menu that's served in three separate alfresco spaces. In addition to the pool lounge with its reservable sunbeds and cabanas, Mīnerva's also offers an intimate outdoor dining space and a lush garden patio — with plush seating, a desert garden, and nurturing fire-pits.
The discreet, indoor counterpart to Mīnerva's Pool House. The speakeasy-inspired cocktail lounge embodies the mysticism of nights spent brazenly in the desert. As the sun goes down, the doors to our hideaway open, serving a chef’s selection from the evening menu that educates guests on the Valley’s natural wonders. Cocktails feature ingredients that are grown in-house, all with mindfulness for little to no bar waste.
Photo: Mīnerva's
River Lodge, Paso Robles, CA
From the same hotel group that brought us Skyview Los Alamos, Farmhouse, and the Granada Hotel and Bistro; Nomada Hotel Group has completed its newest project in Paso Robles with River Lodge opening in March 2024. A labor of love that preserved this iconic property’s original ‘Googie’ architecture while elevating the guest experience with modern amenities and features. Boutique by design, nostalgic by nature. Reality ends here. Pre-book your stay here.
Photo: River Lodge
Thompson Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Perched in the heart of the Design District, Thompson Palm Springs brings a fresh spin to its rich cultural heritage, boasting an iconic midcentury modern design that embodies the Rat Pack-era style the neighborhood is famous for. This chic urban oasis offers unique rooms, suites with expansive balconies or patios, and unrivaled amenities—available to locals and visitors alike—including a signature restaurant with Middle East cuisine helmed by an award-winning chef, two outdoor pool venues with immersive views, plus state-of-the-art fitness, an on-site HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room, and over 35,000 square feet of dynamic retail and restaurant space. Opening May 2024.
Photos: Thompson Palm Springs
Si! Mon, Venice, CA
Photo: Si! Mon
Recently opened, Si! Mon is an exploration of cultures through food, from Central America to California, offering a refined yet approachable dining experience in the heart of Venice Beach.
Executive chef Jose Carles has created every dish with a commitment to top-quality sourced ingredients and an unwavering dedication to flavor in all departments. Known for his innovative cooking techniques, Jose’s menu features nostalgic recipes from his Panamanian heritage, served in an innovative and visually striking way.
Si! Mon is designed with ‘exploration’ in mind, every seat, sound, and smell is selected for its sense of homeliness whilst maintaining a feeling of adventure when it comes to unique ingredients and flavor combinations.
Putting this round-up together was an exciting reminder that there are endless amounts of beautiful places to explore and more are always being delivered to us. Opulist was created with the intention of sparking delight and the thought of new adventures for people, so we hope being introduced to fresh, beautiful spaces is inspiring and motivating when it comes to thinking of how you’d like to spend the months ahead. Here's to a year of exquisite indulgence and unparalleled beauty on the Opulist horizon.
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