In Conversation

In Conversation / 17.02.2026

In conversation with: Matthew Balon on designing Ruby Giulia

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Matthew Balon on designing Ruby Giulia Ruby Hotels recently opened its latest property in Rome  – Ruby Giulia  – and at...

Roundtable / 10.02.2026

Roundtable: The art and design of quiet luxury

By: Meghan Taylor

Roundtable: The art and design of quiet luxury Take a seat at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair alongside eleven hospitality and design leaders, gathered to...

In Conversation / 29.01.2026

In conversation with: Églantine Sicat & Pauline Dellemotte, Uncanny Studio

By: Emma Kennedy

In conversation with: Églantine Sicat & Pauline Dellemotte, Uncanny Studio Between Paris and London, Uncanny is shaping hospitality and interior design through narrative-driven spaces...

Industry Opinion / 09.01.2026

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence

By: Guest Author

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence Written for Hotel Designs by Tatiana Sheveleva, Founder of CHAPI Design, this piece explores...

In conversation / 06.01.2026

The future of wellness: in conversation with Tracey Lee, TLEE Spas + Wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

The future of wellness: in conversation with Tracey Lee, TLEE Spas + Wellness Casting an eye on the future of wellness for 2026, we...

News / 01.12.2025

David Collins Studio – four decades of design excellence

By: Sophie Harper

David Collins Studio - four decades of design excellence As 2025 marks 40 years since its founding, David Collins Studio stands as a global...

Fitzroy of London

Space

In conversation with / 21.11.2025

In conversation with: Tim Peck, OBMI – burgeoning markets in luxury hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Tim Peck, OBMI – burgeoning markets in luxury hospitality With the landscape of luxury hospitality design constantly evolving, Tim Peck, Chairman...

Wellness / 20.11.2025

Panel discussion: Sleep tourism – the alternative wellness offering

By: Meghan Taylor

Panel discussion: Sleep tourism – the alternative wellness offering In partnership with Silentnight, Hotel Designs gathered wellness and design experts at the Independent Hotel...

Bathrooms / 13.11.2025

Roundtable: Intuitive design with wellness in mind

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Intuitive Design with Wellness in Mind In a world where design and wellbeing are increasingly intertwined, Hotel Designs, in partnership with GROHE, brought...

In conversation / 11.11.2025

In conversation with: Svetlana Samardzic and the redesigning of Hotel Arts Barcelona

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Svetlana Samardzic and the redesigning of Hotel Arts Barcelona Having recently spent some time exploring the Hotel Arts Barcelona redesign-in-progress, writer...

Accessible Design / 10.11.2025

Accessible Design Talk: How to communicate accessibility clearly

By: Meghan Taylor

Accessible Design Talk: How to communicate accessibility clearly At IHS London 2025, accessibility experts Ed Warner MBE and James Dixon-Box joined Hotel Designs Editor...

Industry Opinion / 29.09.2025

Beyond the frame – art and hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Beyond the frame – art and hotel design With this months editorial focus throwing the spotlight on art in hotel design, writer Pauline Brettell...

Clerkenwell Design Week

Clerkenwell Design Week

Hotel Design / 22.09.2025

Exclusive: designing AMAALA – the wellness hub healing people and planet

By: Guest Author

Exclusive: designing AMAALA – the wellness hub healing people and planet From turtle-friendly lighting to solar-powered infrastructure, Melisa Pezuk, Head of Development for AMAALA...

In Conversation / 17.09.2025

In conversation with: Corian’s Alessandra Sabatey

By: Meghan Taylor

In conversation with: Corian’s Alessandra Sabatey From creative versatility to sustainable innovation, Alessandra Sabatey reveals how design professionals are supported every step of the...

Lighting / 26.08.2025

Light Play: OCCA’s Kate Mooney on creative illumination

By: Meghan Taylor

Light Play: OCCA’s Kate Mooney on creative illumination Kate Mooney, Founder & Principal of OCCA Design, reveals how light and shadow moves beyond function;...

Accessible Design / 25.08.2025

Accessible Design Talk: Accessibility through the lens of neurodivergence

By: Meghan Taylor

Accessible Design Talk: Accessibility through the lens of neurodivergence Designing for neurodiversity took centre stage at MEET UP North 2025, as IHG’s Melissa Messmer...

Industry Opinion / 25.08.2025

Did Mocha Mousse miss the mark?

By: Meghan Taylor

Did Mocha Mousse miss the mark? At the close of 2024, we waited with bated breath to see which shade would be crowned Pantone's...

In conversation / 12.08.2025

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, exploring an Australian aesthetic

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, exploring an Australian aesthetic With KAI Interiors expanding into Australia, Founder Michaela Reysenn takes a closer look at its...

TOTO

TOTO

Industry Opinion / 04.08.2025

Tola Ojuolape on social media’s positive design influence: ‘today, the brief is far more nuanced’

By: Guest Author

Tola Ojuolape on social media’s positive design influence: ‘today, the brief is far more nuanced’ Stepping into the Hotel Designs' hot seat, multidisciplinary Designer,...

In conversation / 04.08.2025

In conversation with: Tatiana Sheveleva, CHAPI Design – on designing Luminara

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Tatiana Sheveleva, CHAPI Design – on designing Luminara Luminara is the newest addition to the Ritz Carlton superyacht portfolio, and has...

Accessible Design / 30.07.2025

Accessible Design Talk: Why can’t luxury be inclusive?

By: Meghan Taylor

Accessible Design Talk: Why can’t luxury be inclusive? In June, Hotel Designs launched its Accessible Design Talks series - an ongoing conversation exploring inclusivity...