New Hotels in Arizona 2026
Every recently opened and soon-to-open hotel in Arizona — from Caesars Republic Scottsdale and VAI Resort Phoenix to Outbound Sedona, Kimpton Miralina Paradise Valley, and the incoming Denū Hotel & Spa. Updated 2026.
Arizona is in the middle of one of the most active hotel development cycles in the American Southwest. Phoenix ranks among the top markets nationally for new hotel construction with 126 projects and 16,490 rooms in the pipeline, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are seeing record investment in luxury and lifestyle brands, and Sedona is welcoming its first true new arrivals in nearly a decade. Together, the state is rewriting its hotel inventory for 2026 and beyond.
At Stay In The New , we track every new hotel opening across Arizona and beyond so you can skip the outdated inventory and book something worth the trip. This guide is the complete 2026 overview — covering all the major recent and upcoming openings from Scottsdale and Paradise Valley to Phoenix, Glendale, and Sedona's red rock country.
Scottsdale & Paradise Valley — The Desert Luxury Capital
No metro in Arizona is seeing more luxury hotel investment than Scottsdale's Paradise Valley corridor. The headline arrival is Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel — opened February 2024 as the first non-gaming Caesars property in the United States. The 265-room Old Town anchor pairs the Camelback Veranda rooftop pool deck with dining from celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, a signature Caesars-branded spa, and direct access to Scottsdale's renowned restaurant and entertainment scene.
Opened Feb 2024
Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel
💰 Why Overpay? See the Lowest Rate →Joining Caesars Republic on the Scottsdale stage are Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort(rebranded October 2024 after a $115 million renovation with 10 outdoor pools and the revitalized Vaquero Ballroom), The Global Ambassador(December 2023, a five-star independent boutique on the Phoenix-Scottsdale border with an 18,000 sq ft Mediterranean rooftop restaurant and Camelback Mountain views), The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection(June 2025, with a 12th-floor rooftop pool and VIP access to Maya Day + Nightclub), and AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town — a European-inspired boutique with a rooftop pool steps from the Scottsdale Arts District.
The pipeline ahead is even stronger. Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas opens early 2026 in Paradise Valley as the first branded IHG luxury property in the market — a $42.2 million reimagining of the former Scottsdale Plaza Resort across 40 acres with 400+ rooms, six pools, a wellness-focused spa, and the artisanal Mexican Hecho Libre restaurant. The Villas at Canyon Suites at The Phoenician debuts February 2026 with eight free-standing single-story villas at the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Canyon Suites resort-within-a-resort. Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North opens early 2026 with 26 desert villas next to the championship Monument and Pinnacle courses, and the legendary JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa reopens its spa in 2026 after a $24 million transformation embracing the new ariVéa wellness philosophy. See all the latest Scottsdale openings in our complete city guide.
Phoenix — Downtown Design, Glendale's Mega-Resort & the Mid-Market Boom
Phoenix ranks among the top five US markets for new hotel construction, with 126 projects and 16,490 rooms in development. Downtown Phoenix's most design-forward arrival is Sentral Sol Modern — a 95-suite Roosevelt Row property that opened late 2025 with full kitchens in every suite, a rooftop pool with panoramic skyline views, a yoga studio, coworking spaces, and a 28th-floor private members club called The House with a second pool deck and chef's kitchen. It's the strongest design-led independent opening Phoenix has seen in years.
Opened Late 2025
Sentral Sol Modern — Downtown Phoenix
💰 Why Overpay? See the Lowest Rate →The biggest Phoenix-area opening overall is VAI Resort in Glendale — a 1,100-room mega-resort that debuted late 2025 as one of the most ambitious new resort openings in the country. The 60-acre property features a man-made saltwater lagoon, a 360-degree concert venue, multiple themed restaurants, the Mattel Adventure Park, and the largest rooftop bar in Arizona — all located near State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals. Joining it, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Buckeye Phoenix opened March 2026 as one of the freshest new builds in the West Valley with 108 rooms and the full Hampton standard. The dual-branded AC Hotel + Element by Westin Phoenix North Norterra opened November 2025 on the 500-acre Norterra campus with 277 combined rooms, Topgolf Swing Suites on site, and a covered outdoor pickleball court — serving the TSMC semiconductor corridor and North Phoenix business demand.
The pipeline ahead is just as compelling. The most anticipated 2026 opening is Denū Hotel & Spa, debuting late 2026 just down the street from Chase Field and the Phoenix Convention Center as a wellness-led independent boutique with a full-service spa, signature dining, and design built around Sonoran Desert biophilia. The Atari Hotel Phoenix remains one of the most viral-search new arrivals in the state — a $124 million retro-futuristic 91-room property planned for Roosevelt Row with a 2,000-person esports venue, a sportsbook, and VR experiences, targeting 2028. Mid-market expansion across the metro continues with Moxy Downtown Phoenix, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Midtown, and Doubletree by Hilton Midtown Phoenix all opening across 2025 — explore every newest Phoenix hotel in our complete city guide.
Sedona — Red Rock Country's First New Hotel Arrivals in a Decade
Sedona has long been one of the American Southwest's most photographed destinations — but its hotel inventory has lagged behind the demand for years. That's finally changing. The Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel leads the new luxury wave as a Forbes Five-Star adults-only property built around 40 freestanding all-glass "atriums" elevated above the desert floor, giving every guest 360-degree views of Sedona's red rocks. It's already one of the most photographed hotels in the American Southwest and represents the strongest five-star arrival the Sedona market has seen in years.
Forbes Five-Star
The Ambiente — A Landscape Hotel, Sedona
💰 Why Overpay? See the Lowest Rate →The most anticipated arrival of 2026 is Outbound Sedona, opening May 2026 at the former Poco Diablo Resort site with 137 rooms and direct Bell Rock views. The adventure-lifestyle brand positions itself between traditional resort luxury and outdoor-focused stays, with a programming calendar built around guided hikes, vortex tours, mountain biking, and stargazing. Joining the new wave, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock has completed a comprehensive property-wide refresh covering rooms, restaurants, the pool deck, and the Eforea Spa — re-establishing it as one of the most polished resort options in the Village of Oak Creek. And L'Auberge de Sedona completed a $30 million property-wide renovation in late 2025, restoring its Creekside cottages and signature dining as one of Sedona's most exclusive stays.
With four major arrivals — a Forbes Five-Star independent, an adventure-lifestyle anchor, a fully refreshed Hilton resort, and a renovated L'Auberge — Sedona is positioned for its biggest year of new-hotel attention in over a decade.
What's Coming Next — Arizona's 2026 & 2027 Pipeline
The pipeline ahead is as compelling as what's already open. Here are the most anticipated Arizona hotel openings worth putting on your radar:
- The Villas at Canyon Suites at The Phoenician — Scottsdale — February 2026. Eight standalone single-story villas at the Forbes Five Star Canyon Suites resort-within-a-resort. Camelback Mountain backdrop.
- Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas — Paradise Valley — Early 2026. 400+ rooms across 40 acres. $42.2M transformation of the former Scottsdale Plaza Resort. First branded IHG luxury property in the market.
- Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North — Early 2026. 26 desert villas (2–4 bedrooms) adjacent to Troon North Golf Club's Monument and Pinnacle courses.
- JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Spa Reopening — 2026. $24M spa transformation embracing the new ariVéa wellness philosophy with desert-inspired treatments.
- Outbound Sedona — May 2026. 137 rooms, Bell Rock views, adventure-lifestyle programming on the former Poco Diablo Resort site.
- Denū Hotel & Spa — Phoenix — Late 2026. Wellness-led independent boutique near Chase Field and the Phoenix Convention Center.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie — 2027+. Part of the $2 billion Palmeraie development. Construction continues on the ultra-luxury anchor.
- Atari Hotel Phoenix — Targeting 2028. The world's first Atari-branded hotel. $124M, 91 rooms in Roosevelt Row with a 2,000-person esports venue, sportsbook, and VR experiences.
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