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A 118-year-old manor featured in The Crown? A standalone lakefront spot only accessible by boat? Or a boutique hotel with 24/7 text concierge and in-room record players?
Travel + Leisure magazine’s 100 Best New Hotels of the Year list has been revealed and three Canadian spots made the cut.
Editors and reporters at Travel + Leisure reviewed nearly 250 properties across 40 countries, with the caveat that each hotel either opened or underwent a major renovation between February 2025 and February 2026.
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The result: a curated list of the 100 standout stays—from iconic beach resorts and refined country estates to design-forward city hotels around the world.
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Three Canadian hotels were ranked among the 100 best in 2026:
1. Huttopia Les Deux Lacs - Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
French ecotourism brand Huttopia has opened a new glamping retreat set across a 4,373-acre park just 90 minutes from Montreal.
Framed by two pristine lakes, the 87-key property operates through Québec’s peak summer and winter seasons. At its most striking in early fall, when the landscape turns vivid shades of red and gold, the site is best experienced from its pared-back yet comfortable accommodations—canvas tents and wooden chalets equipped with heating, full bathrooms, fire pits, and gas stoves. For a deeper immersion, a canoe-access-only camping option offers two secluded lakeside tents.
The main lodge anchors the experience with a café, market, and gear shop, while a nearby wood-fired pizza counter invites sunset dining on the docks. Days unfold between paddling on Trout Lake, lakeside yoga, and guided hikes through the surrounding forest.
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2. Rosemead House, Vancouver Island, Canada
Rosemead House unfolds as a maximalist design showcase on Vancouver Island, where owner Lenny Moy has layered more than 1,500 antiques—from film sets to historic London hotels—into a lavish reinvention of a 118-year-old manor.
Set just outside Victoria, the property evokes a private country estate, beginning with gates used in The Crown and continuing through 41 individually designed rooms. Inside, Edwardian furnishings, gilded mirrors, and period artworks sit alongside contemporary comforts such as Kohler bidets and Duxiana mattresses.
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Across the estate, historic architectural details—stained glass, timber beams, and winding staircases—anchor a series of richly layered spaces. Dining at Janevca leans theatrical, with sculptural dishes served on heritage tableware from The Savoy Hotel, while wellness at Salt & Ivy spa draws on local seaweed treatments and a Peloton-equipped fitness centre.
Nearby, coastal trails and maritime meadows along the Salish Sea offer a natural counterpoint to the hotel’s richly curated interiors.
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3. The Kenrick Hotel, Banff, Canada
The Kenrick Hotel debuts as Banff’s newest boutique stay, addressing a long-standing gap in a destination where luxury accommodations often come at a premium. Located on the town’s main avenue, it offers easy access to transit links connecting to the Canadian Rockies’ most iconic landscapes.
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Inside, the design blends contemporary refinement with alpine character. The lobby sets the tone with exposed timber beams, fireplaces, and books celebrating local mountain culture. The 67-room, locally owned property also nods to its past life as the Kenric Motel, originally opened more than six decades ago.
Modern touches—like a 24/7 text concierge and in-room record players—sit alongside a curated vinyl collection, books, and board games. Rooms open onto sweeping views of Cascade Mountain and the slopes of Mount Norquay.
At its centre is the Nora Pool, a wellness circuit featuring a saltwater pool, sauna, steam room, and hydrotherapy spaces designed for unhurried recovery. Dining at The Fat Ox reimagines Italian classics with alpine ingredients, while Analog Coffee anchors the lobby with coffee and pastries for guests heading out to explore Banff’s trails, shops, and wilderness.
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For more about Travel + Leisure's Best 100 List, click here.
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