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5 Exquisite New Hotels We Can’t Wait to Visit in 2021

With the promise of travel on the horizon, these enticing retreats around the world are worth checking into

By Jill Sieracki
Luxury pool area with palm trees and elegant seating surrounded by lanterns and Mediterranean architecture.
The pool area at the Cara Hotel, a new boutique property in Los Angeles. Photo: Courtesy of Cara Hotel

With COVID-19 vaccinations rolling out across the globe, there’s hope that the pandemic that has kept everyone close to home may finally be coming to a conclusion. And while people are undoubtedly looking forward to gatherings with friends and loved ones and lingering meals at our favorite restaurants, the luxury that hangs tantalizingly on the horizon is travel. Whether your first getaway will be a long weekend at a boutique hotel or a splashy sojourn at a major resort, these exciting newcomers are ready to welcome jetsetting guests looking to dine, unwind, and indulge far from home.

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5 Hotels We Can’t Wait to Visit in 2021

Los Angeles is flush with legendary hotels, and now thereu2019s a new property destined to earn a spot on that illustrious list. The Cara Hotel, a mindfully renovated 1950s-era motel, channels the artistic energy of its Los Feliz neighborhood with a mix of sun-filled courtyards, neutral palettes, and biodynamic cuisine. Itu2019s exactly the kind of serene refinement one would expect from Dean McKillen, son of Chu00e2teau La Coste hotelier Paddy McKillen. Art plays a key role here as well, with works by Hiroshi Sugimoto and Koak as well as artisanal light fixtures by John Wigmore and Victoria Morris.u00a0

Photograph by Courtesy of Cara Hotel

Trancoso, Brazilu2019s UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa has added another resort bungalow to its collection of tropical hideaways. Restored by local craftsmen using sustainable materials and traditional techniques, the serene eco-conscious retreat features an artful arrangement of designer Wilbet Dasu2019s one-of-a-kind rustic furnishings. Here, guests can visit the adjoining ancient Quadrado (square), sample locally sourced Bahian cuisine, unwind with homeopathic products at the spa, or just lounge on a beach sofa at the secluded Espelho Beach.

Photograph by Courtesy of UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa

Londonu2019s historic Bow Street Magistrates Court and Police Station building has been ceremoniously reimagined into a 91-key NoMad hotel by global design studio Roman and Williams. The refurbished 19th-century structure takes cues from nearby Covent Garden with a soaring greenhouse-like atrium that houses the on-site restaurant, helmed by former ABC Kitchen Chef Ian Coogan. Other dining areas include the Side Hustle pub and first-ever NoMad lounge. Like all other NoMad hotel properties, this debut London destination that will begin welcoming guests in April boasts an extensive collection of art including the brandu2019s first array of Abstract works.

Photograph by Courtesy of Roman and Williams

The St. Regis has opened a glittering tower in Cairo featuring 286 luxury guest rooms and suites as well as 80 perfectly appointed apartments. Conceived by architect Michael Graves, the St. Regis Cairo gives a contemporary spin to a traditional Egyptian aesthetic, combining dark woods and jewel tones with gilded accents, mother-of-pearl inlays, and large-scale crystal chandeliers. Several on-property restaurants serve a mix of international cuisines while the signature Iridium Spa offers decadent areas for indulgence.

Photograph by Courtesy of St. Regis Cairo

One of the historic buildings surrounding Madrid’s Centro Canalejas has been dynamically reimagined as a Four Seasons hotel, the brand’s first location in Spain. Take in the sweeping views from the rooftop restaurant by Michelin-starred toque Dani Garcu00eda, then explore the property where thousands of meticulously restored artifacts have been juxtaposed with over 2,500 contemporary Spanish artworks, including sculptures by Barcelona talent Eduardo Perez-Cabrero, and and locally designed furnishings like the remarkable custom rugs conceived by Jacabo Perez-Enciso.

Photograph by Courtesy of Four Seasons
Luxurious outdoor pool surrounded by wooden chairs and lanterns, framed by palm trees and a seating area in the background.
Rustic outdoor patio with wooden furniture, cozy seating, hanging light, and lush greenery in the background.
Elegant restaurant interior with glass ceiling, greenery, ornate lamps, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
Luxurious restaurant interior with elegant arch design and a large window overlooking a beautiful evening cityscape.
Luxurious living room with elegant furniture, round rug, large windows, wooden floor, and contemporary decor elements.
Luxurious outdoor pool surrounded by wooden chairs and lanterns, framed by palm trees and a seating area in the background.
Rustic outdoor patio with wooden furniture, cozy seating, hanging light, and lush greenery in the background.
Elegant restaurant interior with glass ceiling, greenery, ornate lamps, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
Luxurious restaurant interior with elegant arch design and a large window overlooking a beautiful evening cityscape.
Luxurious living room with elegant furniture, round rug, large windows, wooden floor, and contemporary decor elements.

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2020 Winter issue. Subscribe to the magazine.