Cancel That Staycation for These New Hotels

Sheets that have never been slept in, carpets that have never been walked on and tubs that have never been soaked in.

The perks of staying at a brand-new hotel are endless, but at a time when airline capacity and hospitality occupancy rates are down, it will take more than just a grand opening to get travelers checking in again. But there is a new crop of dramatic hotels, each with a new trend, concept or sexy gimmick to lure you away from your staycation.

London's Sanctum Soho is stylish, yet straightforward, with slate-gray walls and wood floors.

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