The 11 most important hotel openings of 2016

A new year brings new everything -- new goals, new challenges, new plans, and (fortunately for us) new hotels. We've already gone the nostalgic route, taking you on a tour of the hot new hotels of 2015, so now we're looking ahead at the brand-new hotels that will open their doors in 2016.

Of course, thousands of hotels (and tiny properties that we guess can be considered hotels) open annually, but some are more anticipated than others. 

Here, we bring you the biggest hotel openings of 2016. From a hip Miami property (that was slated to open in 2015) to a private island off the coast of Tanzania, these 11 newbies are worth a visit this year, while they're still so fresh and so clean (clean).

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Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany

This is a new hotel with an ancient history. Opening as a luxury Rosewood outpost this year, Castiglion del Bosco is an 800-year-old estate situated in the Tuscan countryside in the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although the property covers thousands of acres, it maintains a private, intimate vibe with just 23 suites and 10 villas. Suites are luxe, sure, but the villas here are the highlights; built from restored 17th- and 18th-century farmhouses, some have private pools, tennis courts, and/or in-villa theaters.

The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis

Opening in October as one of the largest lodgings in Memphis, the 450-room Guest House at Graceland is not your typical hotel stay. Of course it will offer standard amenities like room service, an outdoor pool, and a free airport shuttle, but -- sitting just outside the entrance of Graceland -- The Guest House has Elvis Presley fans as its priority; picture plenty of Presley paraphernalia and even specialty suites designed in conjunction with Priscilla Presley.

The Langham, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

This 323-room waterfront hotel will be the Langham brand's first Middle Eastern property when it opens this year. All of the rooms will have balconies and ocean views; some will have private plunge pools. Additional on-site facilities include a massive spa (with 26 treatment rooms), several dining options, and a large gym.

While You Wait: Consider a stay at Dubai's Burj Al Arab, the most luxurious hotel in the world.