The coolest hotels opening in January
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doubles from £658 rosewoodhotels.com/en/little-dix-bay-virgin-gorda Habitas Namibia, Africa open image in gallery Habitas Namibia is comprised of tented lodges Just when it seemed the Namibian hotel scene couldn’t get any cooler, joining the likes of swish tented camp Sonop and kooky Shipwreck Lodge comes Habitas Namibia. Doubles from £470 ourhabitas.com Arctic Bath, Swedish Lapland open image in gallery Natural and sustainable materials reign supreme at Arctic Bath Set to appeal to wellness and architecture fans alike is this Polo-Mint-shaped spa hotel floats on the Lule River in northern Sweden’s Harads during summer, and freezes into the ice come winter. Floating rooms from £765, half board arcticbath.se ME Dubai, Dubai, UAE open image in gallery ME Dubai sits inside the snazzily designed Opus building Second up in this month’s architectural-opening whammy is ME Dubai in the Burj Khalifa district in downtown Dubai. Rooms from £tbc mebymelia.com Ruby Lucy, London open image in gallery Ruby Lucy London is bringing luxury for less to the capital Munich-based Ruby Hotels are known for their “lean luxury” approach – essentially opening properties with a killer location and chic design without any unnecessary frills.