16 of Asia’s most exciting new hotels

By Chris Dwyer, CNN
Published 7:00 PM EST, Mon January 7, 2019
<strong>The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore: </strong>Housed in two elegant and historic spots, the Capitol Building and adjacent Stamford House, the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is located in the city's civic and cultural district. Click through the gallery for more of the top new hotels in Asia for 2019:
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore: Housed in two elegant and historic spots, the Capitol Building and adjacent Stamford House, the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is located in the city's civic and cultural district. Click through the gallery for more of the top new hotels in Asia for 2019:
Scott A. Woodward/Kempinski
<strong>Six Senses Krabey Island, Cambodia:</strong> Six Senses' first Cambodia property, this beautiful resort sits on a 12-hectare private tropical island and features 40 private pool villas.
Six Senses Krabey Island, Cambodia: Six Senses' first Cambodia property, this beautiful resort sits on a 12-hectare private tropical island and features 40 private pool villas.
Kiattipong Panchee/Six Senses
<strong>Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam: </strong>Anantara Quy Nhon Villas features just 26 one and two-bedroom villas that face the ocean, all set in seven hectares of lush tropical gardens.
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam: Anantara Quy Nhon Villas features just 26 one and two-bedroom villas that face the ocean, all set in seven hectares of lush tropical gardens.
Anantara
<strong>Waldorf Astoria Bangkok: </strong>This new Bangkok hotel is located inside the 60-floor Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard building, marking the famous hotel brand's first property in Southeast Asia.
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok: This new Bangkok hotel is located inside the 60-floor Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard building, marking the famous hotel brand's first property in Southeast Asia.
Masano Kawana/Waldorf Astoria
<strong>InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland: </strong>One of Asia's most jaw dropping hotels, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland was built into the wall of the Shenkeng quarry.
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland: One of Asia's most jaw dropping hotels, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland was built into the wall of the Shenkeng quarry.
InterContinental
<strong>Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia: </strong>One of Asia's most anticipated openings,<strong> </strong>Shinta Mani Wild, in southern Cambodia, is located in the fragrantly named Southern Cardamom National Park.
Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia: One of Asia's most anticipated openings, Shinta Mani Wild, in southern Cambodia, is located in the fragrantly named Southern Cardamom National Park.
Shinta Mani Wild
<strong>Six Senses Duxton, Singapore: </strong>This 138-room property is housed in colonial-era buildings on what used to be a nutmeg plantation in the heart of Chinatown.
Six Senses Duxton, Singapore: This 138-room property is housed in colonial-era buildings on what used to be a nutmeg plantation in the heart of Chinatown.
Six Senses
<strong>Capella Ubud, Bali: </strong>In the inland rainforest of Ubud, Capella Ubud features 22 extravagant one-bedroom tents. Remarkably, during the construction not one tree was felled.
Capella Ubud, Bali: In the inland rainforest of Ubud, Capella Ubud features 22 extravagant one-bedroom tents. Remarkably, during the construction not one tree was felled.
DEWANDRA DJELANTIK/CAPELLA
<strong>Alila SCBD Jakarta: </strong>Alila SCBD Jakarta offers 227 contemporary rooms and suites adjacent to the city's stock exchange, as well as some of the city's finest dining options.
Alila SCBD Jakarta: Alila SCBD Jakarta offers 227 contemporary rooms and suites adjacent to the city's stock exchange, as well as some of the city's finest dining options.
Alila
<strong>InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Vietnam:</strong> The InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort opened last summer in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve on the idyllic southwest Vietnamese coast.
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Vietnam: The InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort opened last summer in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve on the idyllic southwest Vietnamese coast.
InterContinental
<strong>Bawah Reserve, Indonesia: </strong>A private eco-retreat on six islands 160 miles from Singapore, Bawah Reserve melds luxury with marine conservation. The property's 35 tented suites are all handmade from bamboo and recycled teak.
Bawah Reserve, Indonesia: A private eco-retreat on six islands 160 miles from Singapore, Bawah Reserve melds luxury with marine conservation. The property's 35 tented suites are all handmade from bamboo and recycled teak.
Bawah
<strong>The RuMa Hotel and Residences, Kuala Lumpur: </strong>This KL property is adjacent to the city's most famous landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers, and offers 253 rooms and suites that feature locally handcrafted furniture.
The RuMa Hotel and Residences, Kuala Lumpur: This KL property is adjacent to the city's most famous landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers, and offers 253 rooms and suites that feature locally handcrafted furniture.
Ruma Hotel Kuala Lumpur
<strong>Avani Luang Prabang, Laos: </strong>Luang Prabang's luxury offerings continue to grow with the addition of Avani's new property. It offers 53 rooms and suites in the heart of the action, by the Mekong River and Royal Palace.<br />
Avani Luang Prabang, Laos: Luang Prabang's luxury offerings continue to grow with the addition of Avani's new property. It offers 53 rooms and suites in the heart of the action, by the Mekong River and Royal Palace.
Michelle Chaplow/Avani
<strong>Niccolo Changsha, China: </strong>A luxury "sky hotel" lives up to its name by occupying the top floors of a 93-storey tower in the heart of the Chinese city of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.
Niccolo Changsha, China: A luxury "sky hotel" lives up to its name by occupying the top floors of a 93-storey tower in the heart of the Chinese city of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.
Niccolo Changsha
<strong>Capella Sanya, China:</strong> inspired by the history of China's maritime version of the Silk Road, Capella Sanya is located on Hainan Island, which is often called the "Hawaii of China."
Capella Sanya, China: inspired by the history of China's maritime version of the Silk Road, Capella Sanya is located on Hainan Island, which is often called the "Hawaii of China."
Capella
<strong>The Roseate Ganges, Rishikesh, India: </strong>For peace and tranquility, the location of the new Roseate Ganges is hard to beat, sitting in the foothills of the Himalayas and with views across the sacred waters of The Ganges. The luxury retreat consists of 16 cottages with balconies on the riverbanks.
The Roseate Ganges, Rishikesh, India: For peace and tranquility, the location of the new Roseate Ganges is hard to beat, sitting in the foothills of the Himalayas and with views across the sacred waters of The Ganges. The luxury retreat consists of 16 cottages with balconies on the riverbanks.
The Roseate Ganges
Asia's top new hotels for 2019 (photos)