Hot Hotel Happenings: Luxury Hotels Opening in 2021
With each passing day, we are one step closer to landing in a new era that allows us to feel confident in our travels and safety. Here at KKTWW, we’re plotting & planning to make your travel dreams a reality. So whether you’re ready to hit the road or prefer to wait out your wanderlust, check out our top picks for 2021 hotel openings worthy of that boundless bucket list.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga, California
Opening Early Spring 2021
Wine lovers in pursuit of relaxation and indulgence: raise a glass to the first luxury resort with a working winery in the Napa Valley! Napa’s new kid on the block features its very own barrel room, tank room, tasting room & winemaker. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of vineyards, forests & mountain ranges, the property’s location in quiet Calistoga will ensure you have plenty of time to catch up on some much needed Vitamin D and Vitamin ZZZ. When you’re not perfecting your wine tasting palette, you can recharge in one of the resort’s 85 guestrooms featuring a farmhouse-chic design that is equal parts rustic and elegant. Perfect for honeymoons or a getaway with your gal pals, this resort is sure to be the California country escape we all deserve. Wine not!
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth
Saint Barthélemy, Fresh West Indies
Opening Summer 2021
Reopening this summer after a 4-year renovation, we’re finally ready to say “Bonjour!” to Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth. Once the land of Laurence Rockefeller, Le Guanahani features 4 restaurants, a state-of-the-art spa, and tree-house suites – parfait for les enfants! With 66 guestrooms, suites & villas, many of which now have private pools, there’s enough space for the whole family to enjoy Le Guanahani’s two pristine beaches on a private peninsula overlooking Marigot Bay and Grand Cul-de-Sac.
Montage Big Sky
Big Sky, Montana
Opening November 2021
Calling all snow bunnies! Get a head start on planning next winter’s ski trip to Montage Big Sky, a brand new 150-room resort nestled within Big Sky’s 3,530-acre Spanish Peaks enclave. Less than an hour’s drive from Yellowstone National Park, you’ll enjoy ski-in, ski-out access to 300 ski runs, and when you’re not hitting the slopes, we suggest snow-shoeing, horseback riding, or lounging by your own private fireplace (there’s one in every room!). Sounds like the perfect apres-ski set-up to us! More of a summer person? An onsite 18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, fly-fishing, and hearty hiking trails await.
One&Only Portonovi
Portonovi, Montenegro
Opening March 2021
Beautifully positioned at the entrance to Kotor Bay and Montenegro’s Adriatic Sea, One&Only proudly debuts its first European coastal property. Boasting a private beach and 5 secluded pools, One&Only Portonovi is the perfect place to relax after spending the day hiking and sailing. With 123 luxury accommodations, guests will enjoy European elegance in a stylish seafront setting with an understated, modern design. Montenegro’s emerging land of medieval villas and rugged mountains is quickly becoming the next place to “sea and be seen.”
Aman New York
New York City
Opening Summer 2021
Who said city slickers don’t need serenity? Aman sure doesn’t compromise when it comes to “Zen & ZZZZ’s,” not even in the city that never sleeps! Making its debut as Aman’s second urban destination in the iconic Crown Building on 57th & 5th, guests find solace right smack dab in the middle of the hustle & bustle of midtown Manhattan. With 83 guest suites boasting enormous entry-level accommodations, Aman New York’s stunning centerpiece will be its three-story, 25,000 sq ft spa.
Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Opening March 2021
Reopening after a 6-year closure, Bishop’s Lodge–now managed by Auberge Resorts–has been meticulously restored to preserve and honor its distinctive Southwestern heritage. Situated on 317 secluded acres adjacent to the Santa Fe National Forest, the lodge’s 100 accommodations feature organic adobe architecture and showcase traditional textiles, ceramics and crafts from local artisans. Bishop’s Lodge has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to stay in a mountaintop suite (complete with an outdoor plunge pool) or a 12-Room Bunkhouse that can sleep up to 46 guests! #letsallgo!
Rock House
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Opening Fall 2021
The first-ever Mediterranean-inspired, cliff-side resort in Turks & Caicos, Rock House offers 39 cottages and 4 hillside homes, each on the north coast of Providenciales. Get ready to enjoy an over-sized pool perched on an ancient limestone cliff and a private beach club extending 100 feet over the ocean. If seclusion is what you seek, we can arrange a stay in an oceanfront two-bedroom home, complete with unobstructed seaside vistas and your very own private pool.
The Green O
Greenough, Montana
Opening June 2021
We may not be “out of the woods” when it comes to the pandemic, but we sure are dreaming of being in the woods at Montana’s newest hideaway. Sister property to The Resort at Paws Up, The Green O is a quick 30-minute drive from Missoula International Airport. Located on a 37,000 acre working cattle & bison ranch, the property offers 12 Haus accommodations and endless activities for all of you nature lovers – yeehaw!
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Taormina, Sicily
Opening Summer 2021
Dramatic views and timeless beauty await at this legendary cliffside Sicilian escape. Located just a few steps from the ancient town of Taormina and sitting on the site of a former 15th-century convent, Four Seasons uses a contemporary design while preserving the atmosphere and allure of the hotel’s historic surroundings. Most of the property’s 111 accommodations offer sweeping views of Mount Etna, the Ionian Sea, & the Greek Taormina Theatre, a UNESCO world heritage site. Raise your hand (or glass!) if you’re ready to wine & dine in the two Michelin starred Principe Cerami restaurant!
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Versailles, France
Opening 2021
After the last 10 months, we can all agree that you deserve the royal treatment on your next KKTWW trip! If you’ve ever dreamt of living in a palace, now’s your chance. With 14 sumptuous rooms & suites complete with period furnishings and décor, guests staying at Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, will step back in time while enjoying all of the contemporary comforts of a new hotel. Located within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, guests have exclusive access to a special “after hours” private tour of the palace where your guide will reveal previously unseen spaces. To all of you Francophiles who will flock to France as soon as borders open, make room for this one-of-a-kind experience on Le Bucket List; it’s an opportunity fit for a queen!
The Reykjavik EDITION
Reykjavik, Iceland
Opening Summer 2021
With a shortage of incoming luxury lodging options, The Reykjavik EDITION is a very welcome “addition” to an increasingly popular destination. Located in the center of downtown Reykjavik adjacent to Harpa Concert Hall, the property is poised to offer 253 accommodations, a rooftop for socializing, a space for nightlife, a ballroom, and a signature restaurant. EDITION will deliver the ideal address to unwind after a full day of exploring nearby attractions, such as the Blue Lagoon or Thingvellir National Park.
