New Hotels in Phoenix , AZ

As of early 2026, the most recently opened hotels in Phoenix are the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Buckeye Phoenix (March 2026), Sentral Sol Modern in the Roosevelt Row arts district (late 2025), and the dual-branded AC Hotel & Element by Westin Phoenix North Norterra (November 2025). The Norterra property features 277 rooms, Topgolf Swing Suites, and a heated saltwater pool — one of the most well-appointed new hotel openings in North Phoenix in recent years.

Several major hotels are opening in the Phoenix area in 2026. Denū Hotel & Spa Resort opens in downtown Phoenix in September 2026 — a 17-story luxury wellness property with 236 rooms and the city's first full-service Hammam-inspired spa. The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie is targeting a 2026 opening with 215 accommodations and a 400-foot pool. VAI Resort in Glendale is also expected in late 2026, set to become Arizona's largest resort with over 1,100 rooms.

The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie is targeting a 2026 opening. The resort will feature 215 guest accommodations including casitas, set on 20 acres with views of Camelback Mountain. Its signature amenity is a 400-foot pool — currently claimed as the longest resort pool in North America. The property sits within The Palmeraie luxury mixed-use development adjacent to Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend.

The Atari Hotel Phoenix is the world's first Atari-branded hotel — a $124 million retro-futuristic entertainment destination planned for Roosevelt Row at 840 N. Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix. The 91-room property (72 rooms + 19 suites, a nod to Atari's founding year of 1972) will include a 2,000-person concert and esports venue, a sportsbook, VR and arcade experiences, multiple restaurants, and a penthouse with private pool. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026 with a targeted opening in 2028.

VAI Resort in Glendale, Arizona is expected to open in late 2026. The $1.2 billion project will become Arizona's largest resort when complete, featuring over 1,100 rooms, luxury pools, a 2,000-capacity indoor entertainment theater, and the Mattel Adventure Park. Located near State Farm Stadium — home of the Arizona Cardinals — VAI Resort will be one of the most significant hotel and entertainment openings in the greater Phoenix area in decades.

The best recently opened hotel in North Phoenix is the AC Hotel & Element by Westin Phoenix North Norterra, which opened in November 2025 with 277 rooms on the 500-acre Norterra campus near I-17 and Loop 101. The property features Topgolf Swing Suites, a covered pickleball court, a heated saltwater pool, and over 10,000 sq ft of meeting space — well-positioned for both business travelers serving the TSMC corridor and leisure guests looking for a new-build North Phoenix option. A second dual-branded AC Hotel & Element is also planned for the Desert Ridge area in 2027.