From Puglia to Mexico, there are plenty of new boutique hotel openings to get excited about in 2020 once we are able to travel again. Where will you choose to go? With several lovely hotels to choose from, here are a few that should be on your radar.

From QRA Hospitality (better known for Hotel Villa Carlotta and Hotel Villa Ducale two of the best boutique hotels in Taormina) comes their latest addition Q92 Noto Hotel a baroque palazzo in one of the best locations in the UNESCO world heritage site of Noto, Sicily. Nine rooms, a pretty garden with small pool, private and romantic, it’s a little hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Book now in time for its opening in April.

Rates from £217 book here.

Head a little further north to the heel of Italy to Puglia which is soon to be home to Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA. The only red palazzo in the white city of Ostuni, this stunning newcomer is where elegance and history are found in each one of the 11 beautifully finished rooms and suites. Expect high cathedral ceilings, working fireplaces, sunken baths, private terraces and balconies. The private spa is reserved for residents and there's a restaurant, pool (the only one in Ostuni) and bar. There’s no doubt that Restaurant 700 will be exceptional with Michelin star chef Paulo Airaudo in charge.

Rates from £250 per night, book here.

La Perla Hotel Boutique has been a while in the making. No expense has been spared in the renovation of this 17th-century building, transforming it into an elegant and contemporary hotel in the popular Plazuela de Los Sapos in the historic district of Puebla City, Mexico. High-tech, high-service is the name of the game here, making it ideal for the business and holiday traveller. A stay in one of the luxurious rooms will satisfy even the most demanding traveller.

Rates from £165, book here.

The Harper is Norfolk’s latest boutique hotel and is set to open as soon as it can. You’ll find it in Holt, not far from Cromer and the North Norfolk coastline which boasts stretches of white sandy beaches. Setting new standards for luxury hotels in East Anglia this hideaway is a place where anything goes and nothing’s too much trouble. Expect wooden four posters, oak floors massive beds, and original artworks in the 32 rooms. Enjoy an invigorating hot tub, take a dip in the stone-clad pool or book a treatment in the cosy spa before sampling a dish from the daily-changing menu. There’s no doubt that The Harper will be one of the best places to stay in Norfolk.

Rates from £175.

LULU’S TRAVEL NEWS

The Eastbury in Dorset has just added 5 new Potting Shed Suites in the garden as well as opening a small, but perfectly formed new spa. Autumn 2020 sees 72 Riad Living in Marrakech adding a large restaurant as well as a stunning new spa which will boast a very large pool, a second rooftop pool and a second sky bar. There’ll also be a double hammam, 3 massage rooms, relaxing area and Jacuzzi, the perfect winter spa retreat.