The Top 50 luxury hotels openings of 2021

This is more than 50 luxury hotels openings to discover. The Top Luxury Hotels Openings is the ultimate collection of the most anticipated luxury hotels and resort that will open in 2021. We are almost sure that most of them will be part of the best hotels in the world.

The Top 50 luxury hotels openings of 2021

The annual New Luxury Hotels has become the go-to list for the industry insiders. It’s the best place to get the scope of the new luxury hotels line-up. Just like for our Top 50 luxury hotels openings for 2020 we have curated hundreds of openings worldwide, narrowing the list to the absolute crème de la crème of hotels, lodges, and resorts. You could be sure that most of them will be part of the best luxurious hotels in the world. 

Even so, if you think we overlooked a cool new opening, do let us know via our Instagram. We will update the list through the year, especially when we learned about any delayed launch.

The hotels are listed by continents. 

North America

Aman - New York, Usa

Aman unveils a new urban sanctuary and an architectural icon is reborn in the very heart of Manhattan. Opening its doors in spring 2021, Aman New York brings the serenity of Aman to the centre of the western world. 

Opening : Spring 2021

Four Seasons Embarcadero - San Francisco, Usa

The second Four Seasons property in the city (formerly the Loews Regency) occupies the top 11 floors of an historic downtown 48-story building with 155 rooms and suites, and will provide breathtaking panoramas of the city and the bay.

Opening: Exact date to be confirmed

Montage Big Sky - Montana, Usa

Nestled within Big Sky’s 3,530-acre Spanish Peaks enclave, and less than an hour’s drive from the gates of Yellowstone National Park, Montage Big Sky will offer a year-round mountain paradise for luxury adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Guests will enjoy ski-in, ski-out access to Big Sky Resort’s 5,800 skiable acres, an onsite 18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, close proximity to world-renowned fly-fishing along with an abundance of hiking, wildlife spotting, mountain biking, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails.
Throughout the resort, a modern mountain design meets the welcoming atmosphere of a classic mountain ski lodge, featuring sweeping alpine vistas and vaulted ceilings accented by a timeless palette of regional woods and stones. 150 guestrooms and suites and 39 Montage Residences will provide a cozy respite for travelers to Montana and Yellowstone National Park.


Opening : Exact date to be confirmed

Nobu Atlanta - Usa

Located in Phipps Plaza, Nobu Hotels has partnered with Simon Property Group to create and launch a new Nobu Hotel & Restaurant in this mixed-use development. Additional elements of this exciting new development call for a unique, curated dining experience, a 90,000 square-foot Life Time® Athletic healthy living and entertainment destination, and a 12-story Class A office building, complete with a three-story lower level parking garage.
Construction commenced in 2018 with a phased opening beginning in summer 2021. These new elements will be completely integrated into the existing footprint of the upscale shopping experience at Phipps Plaza.


Opening : Summer 2021

Nobu Toronto - Canada

Conceived by award-winning architect Stephen Teeple, Nobu Residences Toronto will embody the Nobu spirit in both design and attitude.
Designated as a heritage site, the base of Nobu Residences Toronto will retain the classic brick façade of the original Pilkington Glass Factory and Art Deco elements from the early 1900s. Rising above it will be two striking towers: distinctive, modern, unforgettable. Both towers will be home to exclusive residences anchored by Toronto’s flagship Nobu Restaurant, with a signature Nobu Hotel at the top of the West Tower.

Opening : Exact date to be confirmed

The Chatwal Lodge - New York, Usa

A sister property to the Manhattan original, this hotel aims to offer an upscale, countrified getaway to the Catskills in upstate New York—think a rustic, more rough-hewn riff on the Berkshires; the 30-acre preserve has its own trout stream. Pick of the 12 rooms here is undoubtedly the 1,000-square-foot pine and cedar treehouse, with its own outdoor deck 25 feet off the ground.

Opening : April 2021

Six Senses - New York, Usa

NYC is a hit with new hotel openings this year. Six Senses is jumping on the action, with the launch of what looks to be their most swanky urban resort yet. The new Six Senses New York will be housed in two unique, twisted-on-axes skyscrapers, located near the High Line, and looking out to Hudson River. The hotel will feature two restaurants, a private member’s club, and—our favorite—Six Senses Spa, reflecting the brand’s approach to wellness. Guestrooms and suites will be designed like contemporary penthouses, offering every modern convenience and luxury. Behind the design of the interiors is the celebrated Parisian firm Gilles & Boissier.

Opening : Exact date to be confirmed

Fifth Avenue Hotel - New York, Usa

Rooms at this new hotel "Fifth Avenue Hotel" in New York’s NoMad district are split between two buildings. There are 129 of them in the soaring new 24-story skyscraper, but the real lure is the 24 suites inside the former Second National Bank Building, a McKim Mead & White original design, which the Gilded Age’s favorite architects completed in 1907. It’s underdone a painstaking reboot that should see it reborn in typically glamorous but understated style from Martin Brudnizki, who earned his reputation designing exclusive bars and restaurants like The Ivy in London.

Opening : Spring 2021

Auberge Stanly Ranch - Napa Valley, Usa

This long gestating ultra-luxe property is attached to the historic namesake estate that’s been producing superb wines since the late 19th century; it should finally welcome guests next year joining three other sister hotels in the area. The cottage-style accommodations are ranged around a great lawn, which is intended to act as an al fresco social hub for the hotel.

Opening : Exact date to be confirmed

Pendry Park City - Utah, Usa

Famous for its pristine snow, summer wildflowers, and charming historic downtown, Park City, Utah is a town of alpine dreams. It’s here you’ll discover a new Pendry resort rising at the base of Park City Mountain Resort in the heart of the revitalized Canyons Village.

Opening winter of 2021, Pendry Park City will be the ideal base for outdoor adventures in every season. Our prime ski-in/ski-out location offers 7,300 acres of exceptional terrain paired with all of the services of a luxury resort, including ski valet, Spa Pendry, fine dining and a rooftop bar and pool. During the warmer months, hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor concerts are equally enticing endeavors.

A modernist take on a traditional alpine lodge, the resort will feature 152 guestrooms and suites, along with fully serviced Pendry Residences Park City ranging in size from studios to four-bedroom homes. Pendry Park City beckons with views of the Wasatch Range, clean design and the coziest of beds. A mere 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, this stunning mountain getaway is easily accessible from either coast.

Camp Aramoni - Chicago, Usa

Camp Aramoni is a new luxury campground and event space that's redefining travel in the Midwest. Spanning 96 acres of lush forests on a former 19th century brickyard, our lavish accommodations await your discovery just 90 minutes south of Chicago.

​Fairmont Century Plaza - Los Angeles, Usa

Dynamic design firm Yabu Pushelberg has reimagined architect Minoru Yamasaki’s mid-century masterpiece for a new era. The landmark Century Plaza Hotel will reopen as a Fairmont in the coming months, with a roster of 351 rooms and 49 suites, a new, guests-only rooftop pool with a bar on the 17th floor, and a spa that measures up at an impressive 14,000 square feet and will feature an aromatherapy spa room, a Himalayan salt room, and a hammam, among other facilities. James Beard Award-nominated chef Jason Franey will oversee the signature restaurant, Lumière, while Café Vignette will offer casual dining. The Bar at Century Plaza, meanwhile, is sure to become a Hollywood deal-making hotspot once again. Opening rates start at $699 per night.

Opening : February 2021

​Bishop’s Lodge - Santa Fe New Mexico

On the fringes of the Santa Fe National Forest near the Sangre de Cristo foothills, this newly expanded hideaway will offer the best of both the town experience and the beauty of New Mexico’s natural surroundings. The historic homestead occupies 317 acres and offer activities including trout fishing in the onsite stream, horseback riding, walking and biking trails, and more. The 150-year-old chapel will also likely be a popular spot for weddings and other events. Guests will be treated to fine dining at the full-service restaurant, SkyFire, laidback eats at Two Dogs Café, and wellness services at the Turquesa Healing Arts Studio including a chakra rebalancing ritual featuring turquoise gem therapy. Opening rates start at $600 per night.

​Opening : March 2021

​Four Seasons Hotel - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Crescent City is getting its newest hotel soon in the form of a Four Seasons. The luxury property will take over the former 1967 World Trade Center office building right on the riverfront following a $530 million makeover. Its 33-story tower will contain 280 rooms, 61 suites, and 92 Four Seasons Private Residences. Among the amenities will be two restaurants including one by James Beard Award winner, chef Alon Shaya, a lobby bar, and an eight-room spa. Visitors can take in the views from a two-level observation deck, or simply laze by the fifth-floor outdoor pool. Opening room rates are not yet available.

​The Tampa Edition - Tampa, Usa

​Planned to open in winter 2021, The Tampa EDITION will become the fifth U.S. property from EDITION Hotels. Situated within the new 56-acre Water Street Tampa neighborhood, the hotel will be home to 172 guestrooms and suites and six F&B outlets, including a signature restaurant, rooftop bar and terrace. The property will also have a 2,200-square-foot Penthouse Suite of its own, an expansive spa, fitness center and nearly 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space.
The hotel is situated within immediate proximity to the best that Tampa has to offer in terms of cultural institutions, entertainment, recreational, dining and shopping options.

Opening : Winter 2021 

South America

Amanvari - Mexico

Aman creates sanctuaries that provide guests and residents with the feeling they so desire – of solitude, of being away from it all, but yet a sense of belonging. Tucked away where the sea, the wild desert and farmland meet, Aman's new destination in Mexico will offer a peaceful escape and private oasis at the edge of the Sea of Cortés.

Opening : 2021 or 2022

Chablé Sea of Cortez - Baja California, Mexico

Chablé Hotels & Resorts, a boutique Mexican-owned luxury hotel company, will open its third property, Chablé Sea of Cortez, in 2021. Located outside of the superyacht destination of La Paz in Baja California, Mexico, the project will be a game-changer for the area which has traditionally been void of any luxury hotel development.
The Chablé Sea of Cortez will include stunning luxury villas and residences with dead- on ocean views. The property will also feature a huge spa, three dining venues, event space, private beach, and ocean-front pool; all spread across more than 698,700 square feet.   

Opening : Late 2021

Nobu Sao Paulo - Brazil

Nobu Hotel São Paulo will not only offer Nobu's famous restaurant offering directly to guests' rooms but will also feature a rooftop bar and pool, event space, fitness and health center and exclusive Nobu Residences.

Opening: 2021.

St Regis Quivira - Los Cabos, Mexico

This new property features 120 hotel rooms and 60 residences. The hotel will be part of the 1,850-acre master-planned luxury Quivira community on the Baja Coast. The community includes a private beach club, village center, nature reserves and over 20 miles of walking and biking trails. Delays may push the opening to late 2021, early 2022.

Waldorf Astoria - Cancun, Mexico

Set on 100 acres of secluded Mayan coastline, Waldorf Astoria Cancun combines rich Mexican heritage with refined sophistication. Exquisite experiences and unmatched service awaits. Enjoy our signature Waldorf Astoria Spa, five restaurants and bars, exclusive resort amenities and access to over 55,000 sq. ft. of event space.

Opening: 2021 or 2022

Rosewood Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo, Brazil

This is the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ debut in South America, and it looks like a very confident addition to our Openings list. The development is heralded by some big names in the world of architecture and design, with award-winning architect Jean Nouvel, designer Philippe Starck, and artist Vik Muniz commissioned to turn the 100-year-old building in the heart of the city’s Cidade Matarazzo into a luxurious city resort.
Set on the premises of a historic hospital constructed in 1904, Rosewood São Paulo will comprise 151 rooms and 114 suites and will feature two restaurants, bar and caviar lounge, two swimming pools, a large spa, and fitness center, as well as extensive gardens.
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Opening: 2021.

The Riviera Maya Edition - Kanai, Mexico

The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai—the brand’s first property in Mexico—is expected to open in winter 2021. With 180 guestrooms and suites, the hotel will be situated within the Kanai development, and home to six F&B outlets, including a signature restaurant, pool bar and beach club. There will also be a destination spa and a 2,200-sqaure-foot Penthouse Suite. In addition to multiple meeting spaces, the hotel will also house an extensive outdoor deck for large scale events and parties. 

​Opening: Winter 2021.

Europe

​Airelles Chateau de Versailles - Versailles, France

Incredible new offering from Airelles that includes exclusive private access of the Louis XIV's palace and surrounding gardens. Located on the grounds of Château de Versailles and featuring a signature Alain Ducasse restaurant, along with unmatched views of the parterre of the Orangerie, Le Grand Contrôle will be one of the wolrd's most incredible new hotels.

Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle is expected to open beginning 2021.
​Rates starting at €1,300 per night.

Mandarin Oriental Lake Lucern - Switzerland

Mandarin Oriental is rebranding and creating an extensive renovation of the iconic Hotel Palace Luzern which first opened in 1906 and is located in the heart of the city, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The property will include 146 rooms and suites overlooking the lake and mountains.

Opening : Date to be confirmed

Mondrian - Cannes, France

The former Grand Hotel Cannes on the Promenade de la Croisette, will become a new Mondrian hotel. The hotel will feature 75 rooms, a restaurant and bar overlooking an expansive private garden, as well as a private beach. Mondrian Cannes features custom interiors designed by Monaco-based Christophe Poyet and Emil Humnert and world-class dining options; Argentinian concept-driven Leynia restaurant, EllaMia coffee shop, and Hyde Kitchen + Cocktails.

Mondrian Cannes is expected to open in 2021.
Rates : to be confirmed

Mondrian - Bordeaux, France

The Bordeaux property will be housed within a 19th century building, and will offer 97 rooms, as well as a lounge bar, spa, meeting space and a 2,500 sf open air terrace. 

Mondrian Bordeaux is expected to open in 2021.
Rates : to be confirmed

Hotel Victoria - Nice, France

Maison Albar Hotel boutique-hotel brand has announced the takeover of the 4-star Boscolo Park hotel in Nice, as part of a 5-star hotel development project in collaboration with City Mall Group.
Located on Avenue de Verdun in Nice, the Boscolo Park hotel offers breathtaking views of the Baie des Anges and the Nice hinterland. As part of the large-scale project carried out jointly by City Mall Group and Maison Albar, a Paris Inn group brand, the establishment will be the subject of a vast program of renovation works, led by the Nice archetecture cabinet of Jean-Paul Gomis, and which will give birth to a 5-star hotel complex.


Hôtel Victoria par Maison Albar Hotels, Nice  is expected to open in 2021.
Rates : to be confirmed

Soho House Paris - France

In the former red-light district of Pigalle, Soho House Paris will open with 35 bedrooms, a gym, and a courtyard garden overlooked by a pool terrace.
"We decided to follow the story of Jean Cocteau and draw our inspiration from the beginning of the 20th century, a bohemian, eclectic and artistic era for Paris," explains Soho House design director Linda Boronkay about the future address .

Soho House Paris is expected to open for summer 2021.
Rates : to be confirmed

Bvlgari Paris - France

Located in the famous Triangle D'Or, where some of the city's best luxury shopping, dining and attractions lie, Bvlgari's latest hospitality venture is sure to be the area's crown jewel. This historic property has been designed with its 19th-century roots and contemporary luxury in mind and features 76 accommodations—most of them suites. Notable offerings include a Bvlgari restaurant and bar that opens to a charming courtyard garden, an 82-foot pool, and a spectacular location for experiencing the best of the City of Lights.

Bvlgari Hotel Paris is expected to open in 2021 
Rates : to be confirmed

The Grand Mazarin - Paris, France

A gem of a hotel, quite literally. It’s named after the 19-carat pink diamond which once was a centerpiece of the French crown jewels; this 63-room property sits two blocks from the Seine on the Rue des Archives in the heart of the Marais. It’s the first city center property from the French luxury hotel chainlet, Maisons Pariente, run by real estate mogul Patrick and his daughters Leslie and Kimberly and known for hotels like Crillon Le Brave in Provence.

The Grand Mazarin is expected to open late 2021 
Rates : to be confirmed

Hôtel du Palais - Biarritz, France

The former Villa Eugenie, built by Napoleon III for his Spanish wife Eugenie de Montijo and transformed into a casino-hotel under the name of Palais Biarritz in 1881, is about to be discovered in its finery. While its last renovation was sixty years ago, gigantic work was undertaken by the American group Hyatt, the new owner of the premises, in order to refurbish the swimming pool, the restaurant and the terraces, and to dust off the 92 rooms and 50 suites, including that of L'Impératrice. Napoleon III furniture, rare paintings and tapestries will be restored for the occasion. When it reopens, the Hôtel du Palais, currently the only palace on the Atlantic coast, will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, like the Martinez in Cannes or the Hôtel du Louvre in Paris.

Hotel du Palais is expected to open for Spring 2021 
​Rates : to be confirmed

Cheval Blanc - Paris, France

In the heart of the city of light, Cheval Blanc unveils a contemporary haven designed by Edouard Francois Peter Marino. Enlivened by an audacious and epicurean spirit, Cheval Blanc Paris writes an art of emotion as a new page in the history of the city. 

Cheval Blanc Paris is expected to open at the end 2021.
Rates : to be confirmed

Maison Heler - Metz, France

This particularly spectacular project by Philippe Starck, allied to three entrepreneurs and financiers from the region, will perch the reproduction of a 19th century Metz villa at the top of a 14-storey building in Metz! The decoration will be entirely thought out by the designer who promises "elegance of economy, intelligence, minimum, simplicity, comfort. ". The hotel will have 119 rooms and suites and will offer a panoramic view of the city and the Pompidou Metz building from its shaded terrace. Maison Heler will join the ho collection.

Maison Heler is expected to open for Summer 2021 
​Rates : to be confirme

Mandarin Oriental Ritz - Madrid, Spain

The iconic 110-year-old building has undergone extensive renovations to return to its former glory as one of Europe's most prestigious hotels. After a delayed opening due to COVID-19, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is set to open its doors in 2021, and we can hardly way to discover every inch of this Belle Epoque–style hotel. Art aficionados will adore this property, as it's located in Madrid's Triangle of Art, with the most revered museums, financial and commercial district, and El Retiro Park just around the corner. The Royal and Presidential suites will even feature views of the legendary Prado Museum.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is expected to open in March 2021
Rates starting at $603 per night.

One & Only Kea Island - Greece

Situated in a stunning 65-hectare beachfront site on the west side of the enchanting Kéa island in the Cyclades, One&Only Kéa Island is a new luxury retreat, currently under development. Home to resort-style rooms, suites and villas, it will also offer an enviable collection of private homes to call your own.

Opening : Date to be confirmed

Costa Navarino - Greece

Costa Navarino is located in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese. Home to two 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2. spa & thalassotherapy center, two signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues. The resorts are part of Costa Navarino’s development of three new areas for the destination: Navarino Hills, Navarino Bay and Navarino Waterfront.
The luxury hotel at Navarino Bay will offer 99 suites and pool villas on the waterfront. The resort will have an earth-sheltered design with the buildings blending into the curved hillside with planted roofs.

Six Senses - Kitzbuehel Alps, Austria

Set in the breathtakingly picturesque Austrian Alps, Six Senses Kitzbuehel Alps showcases its stunning environment through all seasons.  Six Senses is set to unveil its first resort in the Austrian Alps in 2021.
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Opening : Date to be confirmed

Six Senses - Crans Montana, Switzerland

Six Senses Residences Crans-Montana is a rare opportunity to own one of just 17 prestigious apartments in the jewel of the Alps, 13 of which extend a special provision to international buyers without restriction.

Opening : Date to be confirmed

Six Senses - Ibiza, Spain

The tranquil northern tip of Ibiza on crystalline Cala Xarraca Bay is the inspiring setting for Six Senses Ibiza. Scheduled to open in 2021, the 134 guest accommodations included townhouses, pool suites and beach cave units set on a 25-acre (10-hectare) site just 30 minutes from the airport. With unobstructed westerly sunset views, the resort, spa and residential community will dance tothe beat of a new mantra: transformative wellness to nourish the body, mind and soul.

Opening : Date to be confirmed

The Madrid Edition - Madrid, Spain

The Madrid EDITION will have 200 guestrooms and suites—some with terraces—and five dining outlets, including a signature restaurant, cocktail bar, Sky Bar and rooftop terrace, plus an outdoor pool, fitness center and spa. Flexible studios with nearly 4,000 square feet of space will host meetings and events for large or small groups.
Set in a square surrounded by historic buildings, The Madrid EDITION is near Puerta de Sol, one of the city’s most famous sites, and within walking distance to The Golden Triangle of Art. When it opens, The Madrid EDITION will be the second EDITION Hotel in Spain, following the opening of The Barcelona EDITION in 2018. 

Opening : Fall 2021

Castello Di Reschio - Umbria, Italy

Count Benedikt Bolza, the aristocratic owner of this 3,700-acre estate in the Umbrian hills, also happens to be an architect, so he personally supervised the makeover of the ramshackle pile (look for the castle that dates back to the 10th century) into an upscale compound that offers a quieter alternative to Tuscany’s country properties. A plus for horsey types: the onsite Equestrian Center.

Opening: April 2021

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea - Palermo, Italy

This hotel was revamped under the auspices of the Anglo-Italian hotelier and his interior designer sister Olga Polizzi to recapture some of the glamour of its heyday, when it was originally built as an enormous private mansion in the Belle Epoque era by architect Ernesto Basile. Expect the vaulted and frescoed bar to be the hottest see-and-be-seen spot in the city, a refreshingly buzzy alternative to the Sicilian coast.

Opening: Spring 2021

The Rome Edition - Rome, Italy

Expected to open in fall 2021, EDITION Hotels’ first Italian property will have 95 guest rooms and suites, among which, a Penthouse suite with a 1,300-square-foot terrace. The Rome EDITION will offer a signature restaurant with outdoor dining space, a Punch Room Bar and a Rooftop Terrace where guests can enjoy a seasonal bite, a drink overlooking the city and a private gathering with friends. In addition to customizable indoor and outdoor event spaces, the hotel will also be home to a rooftop swimming pool, a spacious high-tech gym and two treatment rooms, including a couple’s massage experience.    
With its central location, just a few steps from Via Veneto and Bernini’s Tritone Fountain in Piazza Barberini, The Rome EDITION is within a short walk from many top sites, such as the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Borghese Gardens and Gallery and more. The hotel is housed within a historical building designed by Cesare Pascoletti in collaboration with architect Marcello Piacentini, one of Italy’s most famed architects of Rationalism in the early 20th century.

Opening: Fall 2021

One & Only - Portonovi, Montenegro

One&Only Resorts—the brand behind the One&Only Reethi Rah, and the new wildlife lodge One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, in Rwanda—this year is focusing on a very different location. The picturesque Boka Bay in Montenegro will be the group’s first European resort, on the western coast of the Balkans. Set on the edge of the Adriatic Sea between the towering mountains and inky sea, Portonovi will be a wellness retreat and a spa resort, designed with around 140 rooms, villas, and residences, with a yacht marina as well. Other than the picturesque coastline, the nearby riviera escape of Tivat and the medieval town of Kotor will offer plenty to explore.
One&Only’s foray into the old continent will not stop with the resort in Montenegro. We are looking forward also to the launch of One&Only Kéa Island in Greece, penciled in to open in 2021.

Opening: 2021

No Mad - London, England

The fourth property from NoMad (after hotels in New York and Los Angeles) is also the company’s first foray outside of the United States. It will introduce its special blend of comfort and understated elegance to London, in the heart of Covent Garden. The hotel is taking over a listed building, previously The Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station—and its concept will weave in the history of the place as an integral part of its DNA. Reimagined as a hotel with space for private events, the building will also host a small museum with rotating exhibitions honoring the history of the Metropolitan Police Force. The 91 rooms and suites will also have much of the original architecture preserved and incorporated into the design, thanks to the New York-based interior design firm Roman & Williams.
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Opening: 2021

Asia & Oceania

​Four Seasons Chao Phraya River - Bangkok, Thailand

Featuring 299 rooms with river views, outdoor lap pools and infinity pools, the new property will also offer up a private Four Seasons boat for excursions down the bustling Chao Phraya River. The property is interior designed by World-Renowned Architect Jean-Michel Gathy and also features a collection of art installations curated by Gathy himself.

Opening: Exact date to be confirmed

Andbeyond Punakha River Lodge - Buthan

After Six Senses effectively co-opted the luxury market here with its network of new lodges, it’s a ballsy move from safari specialist AndBeyond to attempt to siphon off some travelers to its new lodge in the Punakha Valley. The region is known for its rice paddies and chili farms; expect a plush, outdoorsy property with traditionally inspired architecture and the option to explore the area by raft, kayak, mountain bike or hiking by foot.

Opening : September 2021

Chedi Kudavillingi - Maldives

This hotel’s owners managed to lure André Kretschmann here to act as GM, defecting from his role overseeing hotel openings for LVMH. And it’s not surprising, given the impressive profile of this property, a 99-villa site on its own, half-mile-long coral island with a 490-foot long pool at its heart. The spa here is a standout, too: on a kidney-shaped islet, with each of the treatment rooms overlook the waters

Lxr Shozan Resort - Kyoto, Japan

When it opens in fall 2021, the ROKU KYOTO will be the first property in Asia under Hilton's luxury brand LXR Hotels & Resort. It will be operated by Tokyu Resorts & Stays Co., Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of Tokyu Land Corporation.

Opening : Autumn 2021

Ritz Carlton - Hokkaido, Japan

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC has announced that the Ritz-Carlton Reserve to be built at the center of Niseko Village will open up its doors in 2021. Niseko is located at the base of Mount Niseko-Annupuri, renowned as among the world’s best ski haven in Hokkaido, Japan.

Elang at Bawah Reserve - Indonesia

This private seaplane-accessible resort northeast of Singapore adds an additional standalone island early next year, with six new cliffside lodges—ideal for a family to buyout entirely. There’s a clubhouse for the 14 guests’ exclusive use, inspired by tribal communal houses in Indonesia, plus a saltwater infinity pool carved out from a natural hollow. Guests here can also access the amenities at Bawah’s main site nearby.

Opening : Q1 2021

Patina - Maldives

Patina is a new offshoot of the Capella hotel group, and its first site will be in the Fari Islands archipelago in the North Male Atoll, a 20-minute speedboat ride from the main airport of the Maldives. The 90-room resort aims to offer two experiences in one: If you want to be social, hang out at the marina village with a beach club and boutiques, or hole up in romantic seclusion in one of the villas.

Opening : Q2 2021

LUX* Phu Quoc Resort and Villas - Vietnam

LUX* Phu Quoc is set on Pearl Island’s north coast where forested mountains slope down to sugar-sand beaches and blue-green sea. Perched on stilts above the Kiên Giang Biosphere Conservation Area, the luxury resort is a gateway to immeasurable riches. It’s the kind of place where, one moment you’re soaking up the sun, and the next, Vietnamese culture. Set sail to one of the fifteen islets that make up the mythically beautiful An Thoi archipelago or simply enjoy all this exciting resort has to offer.

Fusion Resort Quang Binh - Vietnam

The wellness-inspired resort and hotel chain Fusion has announced this week that it will bring a Fusion to the oceanside of Bao Ninh Beach, Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province. Located at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park with Son Doong – the world’s largest cave, the three-hectare resort will offer Fusion’s unique all-spa inclusive service plus a range of original, exciting, and wellbeing-oriented concepts and services.

Zannier Bai San Ho - Vietnam 

Zannier Hotels—known for the very cool Cambodian Phum Baitang, and the Namibian newbies Omaanda and the tented camp Sonop—have chosen Vietnam as the destination for their newest opening.
Zannier Bai San Hô is set away from the mainstream tourist destinations. Located on a discrete peninsula, with a stunning coastal location and direct access to a kilometer-long beach, this luxurious resort will offer 71 villas, inspired by different architectural traditions of the region. Surrounded by lush hills and paddy fields, Bai San Hô will also feature three restaurants and two bars designed to instill different moods. There will be a variety of beach and water activities on offer as well, including scuba diving.
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Opening: 2021.

The Tokyo Edition - Japan

Following the successful launch of the first Japanese EDITION hotel with The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon in late 2020, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza will be situated just of Chuo Street, one of the largest upscale entertainment and shopping destinations in the city. The newly constructed property will have 78 guestrooms and suites, three food and beverage destinations including rooftop bar, together with a meeting studio and fitness center.  ​

Opening: Fall 2021.

Africa & Middle East

Nobu Marrakech - Morocco

The Robert de Niro-owned hotel chain has commandeered the Pearl Marrakech and plans a major makeover to transform it into a 71-room property that will be its first in Africa. The site is convenient for the souks of the medina, but set a little apart in the center, in the Hivernage district; expect a luxury spa, rooftop bar and restaurant and indoor-outdoor swimming pools.

Opening: September 2021.

The Tasman - Hobart, Tasmania

This Luxury Collection hotel is the latest addition to the increasingly tony hotel landscape in Australia’s island state, a short drive from the landmark MONA museum on the city’s outskirts. The 152-room hotel is at Hobart’s heart, on Parliament Square, and anchor a $150 million redevelopment of the formerly somewhat shabby CBD here.

Opening: Q1/2 2021.

Kisawa Sanctuary, Benguerra Island - Mozambique

Located on the tropical island of Benguerra, in Mozambique, on a large patch of wild forest, and facing beach and dunes at Kisawa Sanctuary, this unique luxury resort aims to set new standards in sustainable design and innovation. Commissioned specifically for this project, patented 3D sand-printing technology is used for the construction of the resort, with sand and seawater mortar as the main building materials. The design will blend innovation with tradition in using local weaving, thatching, carpentry, and textile methods.
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Kisawa Sanctuary will feature twelve bungalows (from one to three bedrooms), and one sprawling “Kisawa Residence”. Each beachfront with have a private swimming pool and a massage hut. The resort facilities will include dining venues, beach clubs, a large swimming pool, a library, and a spa.

Opening : 2021.

Kruger Shalati - South Africa

This is as special a hotel as they get. Permanently stationed on a bridge above the Sabie River in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, The Shalati is a vintage train, designed to recall the age of the classic luxury travel. It celebrates the long heritage of one of the oldest parks on the continent, and one of Africa’s largest game reserves—and reviving the first train journeys on the continent. The early visitors to the park would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati is set to be positioned—high above the riverbanks, with views stretching along the length of the majestic river.

The hotel will have 31 glass-walled rooms (24 of them in the carriages and 7 in the Bridge House), as well as a deck with swimming pool, perched on the bridge, offering a swimming experience above the river populated by crocodiles and hippos, and visited by buffalos and elephants.
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Opening: first quarter of 2021. 

​The Dubai Edition - Uae

The Dubai EDITION marks a significant expansion for the brand into the Middle East’s most popular travel destination. Situated in downtown Dubai, the hotel will be located opposite the Dubai Mall. Designed with LW Design Group LLC, the hotel will have 210 rooms and suites. The property will also be home to three food and beverage outlets, a pool, spa and fitness center, in addition to dynamic events spaces with multiple meeting rooms and a ballroom. 

Opening: fall 2021. 

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