The points note first: Rosewood has no points program, so none of these openings earn or burn loyalty nights. The play is to book through Rosewood Elite, Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, or Virtuoso for upgrades, breakfast and credit. The 2026 class is loaded: Rosewood Rome on Via Veneto, Rosewood San Francisco, Blue Palace in Crete, Red Sea on Shura Island and Hangzhou, with Mexico City following in 2027.
By Morten Andersen, Co-Founder · Last updated: June 16, 2026
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The Rosewood pipeline at a glance
| Hotel | Where | Opening | Rooms |
|---|
| Rosewood Rome | Via Veneto, Italy | 2026 | ~132 |
| Rosewood San Francisco | Transbay, US | 2026 | ~180 |
| Rosewood Blue Palace | Elounda, Crete | 2026 | 154 |
| Rosewood Red Sea | Shura Island, Saudi Arabia | 2026 | ~149 |
| Rosewood Hangzhou | Hangzhou, China | 2026 | 140 |
| Rosewood Mexico City | Polanco, Mexico | 2027 | 133 |
How a no-points brand still rewards loyalty
Here is the honest framing for anyone who books by program: Rosewood does not earn points, full stop. There is no Bonvoy-style currency to bank. What there is, instead, is a stack of advisor and card programs that hand you the perks without the points. Rosewood Elite, booked through a participating travel advisor, is the strongest because Rosewood prioritizes its upgrades ahead of the others. American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts gives Platinum and Gold cardholders a comparable bundle, a minimum property credit (typically $100), an upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and 4pm checkout. Virtuoso is the third route with similar privileges. The rates are the same across all three, so this is free upside, never a reason to pay more.
The 2026 openings
2026
Rome, Italy
Rosewood Rome
Via Veneto · ~132 rooms · Rosewood's Rome debut
Why it matters: this is Rosewood's first hotel in Rome, and it picks a serious address: the former headquarters of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro on Via Veneto, a trio of early-1900s buildings with a monumental hall designed by Marcello Piacentini. Expect around 132 rooms and suites, a rooftop bar, a planted courtyard for dining and an Asaya spa, all behind a facade that already anchors the street.
Points reality: no Rosewood points, so book Rome through Rosewood Elite or Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts for the credit and the 4pm checkout that actually matter on a city stay.
Honest note: opening timing has wobbled, with some coverage citing spring 2026 and other reports closer to year-end, so treat the date as provisional and confirm before booking flights.
Sources: Rosewood Rome; Rosewood press release.
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2026
San Francisco, United States
Rosewood San Francisco
Transbay district · ~180 rooms
Why it matters: Rosewood's San Francisco debut takes 15 floors of an 800-foot Pelli Clarke Pelli tower in the Transbay district, one of only a few buildings with a skybridge to Salesforce Park. Around 180 rooms and suites get locally inspired interiors by Joyce Wang Studio, with the height to deliver real city-and-bay views, a genuine luxury arrival for a downtown that has been short of one.
Points reality: a US city Rosewood is exactly where Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts earns its keep, since the $100-plus credit and breakfast offset a high urban rate without any points to chase.
Sources: Hines; Hospitality Design.
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2026
Elounda, Crete, Greece
Rosewood Blue Palace
154 rooms · 85 with private pools · Greece debut
Why it matters: Rosewood's first hotel in Greece is a full reinvention of the well-known Blue Palace resort on the Gulf of Mirabello, looking across to the islet of Spinalonga. The reworked property brings 154 rooms, 85 of them with private pools, six restaurants and bars, sea-view pools and an Asaya spa. After several timeline shifts it is now targeted for 2026.
Points reality: a resort stay is where breakfast and a property credit are worth the most, so a Rosewood Elite or Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts booking is the move here.
Honest note: this one slipped from an earlier 2025 target to 2026, so it has form for moving; hold off on non-refundable summer plans until the opening is firm.
Sources: Rosewood Blue Palace; Rosewood Hotel Group.
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2026
Shura Island, Saudi Arabia
Rosewood Red Sea
~149 rooms · marina, golf · Red Sea debut
Why it matters: Rosewood plants its flag on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast with a resort on Shura Island, the dolphin-shaped centrepiece of the Red Sea destination. Plans call for roughly 149 rooms and suites, three restaurants, two lounges and a signature Manor Club, set among a marina, an 18-hole golf course and retail. It is one of eight luxury brands launching on Shura in 2026, alongside the likes of Four Seasons and Raffles.
Points reality: independent of any chain, so this is an Elite, Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts or Virtuoso booking rather than a points redemption, even though several neighbours on the island are chain-run.
Sources: Rosewood Red Sea; Red Sea Global.
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2026
Hangzhou, China
Rosewood Hangzhou
140 rooms incl. 17 suites · ninth China hotel
Why it matters: Rosewood keeps building out China, and Hangzhou is its ninth hotel in the country. The new-build sits in Wangjiang New City, an emerging tech and finance district, with 140 accommodations including 17 suites and a design targeting both LEED and WELL certification. It rounds out a Rosewood map across China that already runs from Beijing to Sanya.
Points reality: same brand rule applies, no points; if you carry the right Amex, Fine Hotels + Resorts is the cleanest way to add value on a China city stay.
Sources: Rosewood Hangzhou; Hospitality Design.
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Further out: the 2027 pipeline
2027
Mexico City, Mexico
Rosewood Mexico City
Polanco · 133 rooms incl. 35 suites
Why it matters: Rosewood's Mexico City debut lands in Polanco, in the grand tower of Antara's new-build expansion, walking distance from Avenida Presidente Masaryk and the Soumaya and Jumex museums. Designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, it will hold 133 rooms, 35 of them suites, with four food and beverage venues. It joins Rosewood San Miguel de Allende and Las Ventanas to deepen the brand's Mexico footprint.
Points reality: file it now, book it on Elite or Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts when it opens; there will be no points to wait for.
Honest note: a 2027 target on a new-build tower is the softest date on this page, so treat it as directional rather than diary-ready.
Sources: Rosewood Mexico City; Rosewood press release.
More 2027 luxury openings →
Beyond these, Rosewood has publicly floated further projects for 2027 and later, including Rosewood Milan in the fashion district, Rosewood Seoul at Yongsan and a wine-country resort, Rosewood Calistoga, in California. We hold those off the verified list above until their details and dates firm up, and will move them up as Rosewood confirms them. The pattern across the whole pipeline is consistent: striking buildings, mid-size room counts, and not a single loyalty point to earn, which is exactly why the booking route matters as much as the destination.
Frequently asked questions
- What new Rosewood hotels are opening in 2026?
- Rosewood's 2026 pipeline is its busiest in years: Rosewood Rome on Via Veneto, Rosewood San Francisco in the Transbay district, Rosewood Blue Palace in Elounda, Crete (the brand's Greece debut), Rosewood Red Sea on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, and Rosewood Hangzhou in China. Rosewood Mexico City follows in 2027.
- Does Rosewood have a points or loyalty program?
- No. Rosewood has no points-earning loyalty program, so you cannot collect or redeem nights the way you would with Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors or World of Hyatt. The way frequent travelers get value is by booking through Rosewood Elite (via a participating travel advisor), American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts, or Virtuoso, which layer on perks like upgrades, breakfast and property credit.
- When does Rosewood Rome open?
- Rosewood Rome is slated to open in 2026 on Via Veneto, inside the former headquarters of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro designed by Marcello Piacentini. It will have around 132 rooms and suites across three early-1900s buildings, with a rooftop bar, courtyard dining and an Asaya spa.
- What is the best way to book a Rosewood hotel for perks?
- Book through Rosewood Elite if you have a travel advisor who participates, because Rosewood prioritizes Elite upgrades over other programs. If not, American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts gives Platinum and Gold cardholders comparable benefits, including a minimum $100 property credit, room upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and 4pm checkout. Virtuoso is the third route with similar privileges.
- Is Rosewood opening a hotel in Saudi Arabia?
- Yes. Rosewood Red Sea is opening in 2026 on Shura Island, the centrepiece island of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea destination, with about 149 rooms and suites alongside a marina, golf and retail. It is one of eight luxury brands launching on Shura Island in 2026.
- Can you book the new Rosewood hotels yet?
- These are announced openings, not yet operating hotels, so dates can shift. Several already take reservations for future stays through Rosewood's own site once a firm opening date is set; until then they are pipeline projects rather than bookable today. Always confirm the live opening date before committing to non-refundable flights.
