What these luxury hotels opening in 2021 will cost you Share Despite the devastating impact the pandemic caused on the travel industry, top hotel brands are continuing their efforts to launch high-end attractions. The aim is to lure travellers with their idyllic settings, bespoke experiences and mouth-watering food offerings. Here are some of the hot new luxury hotel openings expected in 2021: Old school revamp The Carlton Tower Jumeirah is among the most anticipated reopenings of 2021. The property, which closed in 2019 for refurbishment, has embarked on a £100 million (about R1.9 billion) project that will see the London property downside their rooms, from 216 to 186, to create added space for guests.