Hotel Designs Hotel Designs(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Social spaces in 2021 & beyond The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE was sponsored and broadcasted from the Minotti London showroom. The virtual event for the design, architecture and hospitality industry was rounded off with an engaging panel discussion with leading designers and developers that explored the future of social spaces – from arrival…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Surface design trends The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by and filmed from Minotti London, invited world renowned designers, architects and hospitality experts to, once again, define the point of hotel design on an global scale while keeping the conversation flowing throughout. The third session of the day looked at interior design surface trends… Trends… not the most…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Designing the perfect night’s sleep The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by and filmed from Minotti London, invited world renowned designers, architects and hospitality experts to, once again, define the point of hotel design on an global scale while keeping the conversation flowing throughout. The second session of the day, sponsored by Silentnight…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A design assault on the senses Watch, on-demand, our exclusive panel discussion that was broadcasted recently on the Hotel Designs LIVE platform. To launch the virtual event, which took place on August 10 at the Minotti London showroom, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed world-renowned designers and hospitality experts to explore sensory design in hospitality (scroll down…
read more(in video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Workspace design trends in hospitality In the final session of Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, 2021, we positioned the spotlight on workspace design trends and how they are impacting hotel design and hospitality. In an exclusive panel discussion, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed leading figures in residential, workspace and hospitality design in order to confront…
read moreSpeakers announced for Hotel Designs LIVE in August Following four successful virtual events, Hotel Designs LIVE, which is completely free for designers, architects, hoteliers and developers, will return on August 10, 2021. In order to confront ‘zoom fatigue’ with meaningful content, we have just announced the global line-up of speakers who will appear in a series of four engaging panel…
read more(in video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Art outside the frame In the second session of Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, 2021, we looked at art outside the frame. In an exclusive panel discussion, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed Harry Pass, Creative Director, Elegant Clutter; Rob Wagemans, Founder, Concrete; Federico Toresi, Global Vice President Design – Luxury & Premium Brands, Accor and photographer…
read more(in video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Bathrooms beyond practical spaces In the second session of Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, 2021, the editorial lens focused in on the hotel bathroom. In an exclusive panel discussion, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed Nick Hickson, Co-Founder and Creative/Technical Director, THDP; Gabriele Chiave, Creative Director, Marcel Wanders Studio and Christos Passas, Director, Zaha Hadid Architects,…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A new era of lifestyle To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, editor Hamish Kilburn invited James Dilley, Director, Jestico + Whiles; Naomi Heaton, CEO, The Other House and David Mason, Head of Hospitality at Scott Brownrigg for a panel discussion entitled: A new era of lifestyle (scroll down for full video of the discussion)……
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Less than 1 month to go Time is running out for designers, architects, hoteliers and developers to secure their complimentary tickets to attend Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, the one-day virtual conference designed to keep the conversation flowing and the industry connected throughout the Covid-19 crisis… In less than one month, the team at Hotel Designs…
read moreRegistration now open for Hotel Designs LIVE in May Hot off the heels of the success of Hotel Designs LIVE in February – and following being shortlisted in the ‘Best Webinar Series’ category at the Digital Event Awards – Hotel Designs’ one-day online conference will return on May 11, with world-renowned designers, architects and hospitality specialists confirmed in the speakership…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The new era of wellness The final session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, focused the lens on wellness. Armed with the knowledge shared in the previous sessions, editor Hamish Kilburn invited world-renowned designers and architects to discuss how wellbeing should be sheltered in hotel design… The third Hotel Designs LIVE…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sense of sound in hotel design The third session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, turned the audience’s attention towards sound. Going deeper than simply discussing acoustics, editor Hamish Kilburn invited a leading designer, architect and sound architect to explore sound’s role in hotel design and hospitality… Designers, architects and the…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface On February 23, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers from around the globe tuned in to watch Hotel Designs LIVE. In the second panel discussion of the day, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by leading hospitality figures to discuss sustainability beneath the surface… With so much noise around sustainability at the moment,…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The hotel experience 10 years from now To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on February 23, editor Hamish Kilburn hosted a panel discussion with leading designers and architects entitled: Floor 20, room 31, which virtually checked in to the hotel experience 10 years from now… On February 23, 2021, Hotel Designs‘ editor Hamish Kilburn returned to host…
read moreLast chance to sign up to Hotel Designs LIVE Hotel Designs LIVE, the one-day virtual conference for designers, architects, hoteliers and developers, takes place on Tuesday February 23 – and it will shelter four engaging panel discussions with world-renowned hospitality and design experts… In just a couple of days Hotel Designs LIVE, which has just been shortlisted at the Digital…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE shortlisted at the Digital Event Awards Hotel Designs LIVE, which was created to keep the industry connected and the conversation flowing during lockdown and beyond, has been shortlisted for ‘Best Webinar Series’ at the Digital Event Awards 2021… One week until the team at Hotel Designs go live with the next virtual conference – designers, architects, hoteliers…
read more5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February Hotel Designs LIVE returns on February 23 to keep the industry connected and to serve our readers with relevant and engaging conversations that are unlike any other. With just over a month before the virtual event, editor Hamish Kilburn is here to explain to you why you should attend… Back by…
read moreSpeakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021 Following two successful events, Hotel Designs LIVE will return on February 23, 2021, with a global line-up of speakers who will appear in a series of four engaging panel discussions. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who will host the event, reveals all… It all started in June 2020. The temperatures in the…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The revival of smart tech post-pandemic In the final session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by global industry experts to discuss the revival of smart tech after he checked in to a completely contactless hotel experience… The final session that took place during Hotel Designs LIVE was entitled: The revival of…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Reassuring the post-corona consumer In the third session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by hoteliers from around the world in St Lucia, France, Zimbabwe and the UK to ask how we will reassure tomorrow’s travellers in a post-pandemic world… In the second edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group in association with Crestron,…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Adding personality in public areas In the second session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by Constantina Tsoutsikou, founder of Studio LOST; Eric Jafari, CDO of Locke and Erik Nissen Johansen, Founder of Stylt to discuss adding personality in public areas… In the second edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Discussing sustainability with Bill Bensley To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on October 13, editor Hamish Kilburn discussed sustainability and purposeful eco solutions for the post-pandemic world with designer Bill Bensley… Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group, took place on October 13. The one-day conference welcomed world-renowned interior designers, architects and hoteliers to discuss the future…
read moreLess than 1 week until Hotel Designs LIVE Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and developers: Hotel Designs LIVE is a free one-day conference that takes place on October 13… On October 13, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers will virtually gather to attend Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group in association with Crestron. Whether you are in need of…
read moreNew speakers announced for Hotel Designs LIVE Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and developers: you can secure your complimentary seats in the audience for Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place on October 13, by clicking here… With just a few weeks to go until Hotel Designs LIVE on October 13, new speakers have been announced for the one-day virtual conference.…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: speakers & sessions announced Designers, architects, hoteliers and developers can attend Hotel Designs LIVE for free on October 13, 2020… Following the success of our first ever virtual conference, Hotel Designs LIVE is back on October 13, complete with new sessions and speakers. Hotel Designs LIVE was born out of the idea to keep the industry connected…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: ‘eco warrior’ Bill Bensley confirmed as headline speaker Back by popular demand, following last months debut event, Hotel Designs LIVE, which will take place on October 13, has announced the renowned ‘eco warrior’ Bill Bensley as its headline speaker… Last month, the industry gathered for Hotel Designs’ debut virtual conference, which broadcasted a series of debates and…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE – what you missed The debut Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place during lockdown on June 23, broadcasted four engaging virtual seminars. Editor Hamish Kilburn and publisher Katy Phillips share the highlights… On June 23, hundreds of leading designers, architects and hoteliers from around the world tuned in for the debut of Hotel Designs LIVE. The new…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Technology’s role in tomorrow’s hotel with Jason Bradbury On June 23, Hotel Designs hosted its first ever virtual conference. To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed tech influencer and the former presenter of The Gadget Show Jason Bradbury to discuss technology’s role in tomorrow’s hotel… Following a warm welcome from…
read moreHamilton Litestat to sponsor technology seminar at Hotel Designs LIVE As part of its ongoing support as a solutions provider to the hotel sector, Hamilton Litestat will sponsor Hotel Designs LIVE, a one-day virtual conference for the hotel industry, to be held on June 23, 2020… Hamilton Litestat will sponsor the technology seminar at Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place…
read moreTIG becomes headline partner for Hotel Designs LIVE Technological Innovations Group (TIG) has been confirmed as the headline partner for Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place on June 23… With less than two weeks until Hotel Designs goes live to the world on June 23 with its first ever virtual conference, TIG, which offers technology solutions from world-class brands such…
read moreHD launches a one-day virtual conference, Hotel Designs LIVE Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place online on June 23, will consist of engaging seminars by the leading figures on the international hotel design scene, while also putting the latest products and innovations under the spotlight… If you are designer, architect, hotelier or developer, secure your complimentary place at Hotel Designs…
read moreAbout. Hotel Designs LIVE, which, since June 2020, has broadcasted more than 20 hours of content – and amplified the voices and opinions of more than 50 of internationally acclaimed designers, architects and hospitality experts, has now taken place. Hotel Designs LIVE was a series of ‘live’ panel discussions that took place virtually during the 2020 – 2021 pandemic. Hearing…
read moreThis year’s Independent Hotel Show, the most comprehensive and best loved business event on the market for the luxury, boutique and independent hotel sector, is now open! With record hotelier attendance in 2016 and 66% of exhibitors already booked into their stands for 2017, the buoyancy of the industry is clear and the organisers are thrilled to provide a means to…
read moreHotel Tech Live – running alongside several design and technology shows – is the UK’s biggest event for the technology, systems, products, and services that are breaking new ground in the hotel and hospitality sector. As technology becomes more critical to the hotel and hospitality industries, Hotel Tech Live provides you with an unprecedented opportunity to find the very latest…
read moreOur Habitas and NEOM – three hotels, one journey Sustainable hospitality brand, Our Habitas, will be adding three new properties to its experiences-led portfolio, embarking on an visionary journey with NEOM within the Gulf on Aqaba… Located in Leyja, the latest sustainable tourism destination from NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia, the three Our Habitas homes will, true to brand, offer…
read moreInviting Workspaces – focussed designs from Fritz Hansen Fritz Hansen has curated a collection of new furniture and accessories for Spring and Summer, to explore workspaces – both in a commercial and residential context… ‘Inviting Workspaces’ will be showcased within a feature in the London Fritz Hansen showroom, to coincide with Clerkenwell Design Week. The collection sees designs from Jaime…
read moreThe benefit of AI and data democratisation for hotels In this third and final article Founder of DataThinkLab, Melanie Rozencwajg, continues her mission to help boutique hotels and chains unlock the potential of their data and navigate the technological landscape to enhance innovative decision-making… Data has long been a cornerstone of business intelligence, with its challenges rooted in locating, cleansing,…
read moreBob W expands London presence with sixth aparthotel Bob W has announced the launch of its sixth London opening – a new aparthotel near St Paul’s Cathedral, slated to open in the spring… Spanning across a mid-20th century building on Watling Street and a Neo-Georgian building on Groveland Court, Bob W St Paul’s skillfully blends modern convenience with historic charm.…
read moreB&B HOTELS makes its move into the UK The successful European value-for-money hotel chain, B&B HOTELS, has taken a significant step towards fulfilling its ambitious growth plans in the United Kingdom with the takeover of a hotel located at Heathrow, London. Here’s what we know… Founded in Brest in 1990, B&B HOTELS is one of the most important economic hotel…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show Amsterdam – Welcome to Dreamland This year visitors to The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam are encouraged to take a respite from the ordinary and experience a dreamland of trend exploration, product innovation and networking… The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – the business event for boutique, luxury and independent hotel sector – returns for March 12th and 13th,…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Editor Sophie Harper takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel arrivals… 2024 is fast becoming one of our most anticipated years for hotel openings across the globe. With expansion and development gathering pace and showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, there are a number…
read moreLXR Hotels & Resorts debuts in Hawaii Ka La’i Waikīkī Beach marks Hilton luxury brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Oahu, redefining luxury hospitality in the heart of Waikīkī Beach… Nestled in the lively centre of Waikīkī, Honolulu, the 462-room hotel launches a new chapter for the prestigious brand with world-class amenities, immersive destination-driven programming and personalised service.…
read moreLive from Surface Design Show: Stone Tapestry – Beyond the Surface For four years running, Squire & Partners in collaboration with Stone Federation, has been invited to curate an explorative natural stone exhibit at the heart of the show’s Stone Gallery. The latest iteration of Stone Tapestry has been a focal point at this years Surface Design Show… Stone Tapestry:…
read moreStepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel With interiors designed to celebrate nature, the environmentally-forward 265-room Populus, shares a first look at its interiors by Wildman Chalmers Design… Populus, the carbon positive hotel opening in Denver in the summer, has unveiled its nature-forward interior designs by Wildman Chalmers Design in partnership with Fowler + Fowler Architecture, D.P.C. Developed…
read moreHotel Pátio do Tijolo – a minimalist refuge in the heart of Lisbon Hotel Pátio do Tijolo has opened its doors in Portugal, offering a blend of authentic Lisbon tradition with a serene contemporary style… Strategically located between the bohemian district of Bairro Alto—with its countless bars and inviting local music spots—and the Príncipe Real neighbourhood—with a more authentic and…
read moreRaffles Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bahrain Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Bahrain’s first and only ultra-luxurious all-villa escape, is a captivating palace retreat sheltering 78 private villas and a secret garden… Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ world-renowned service meets the essence of Arabian hospitality with the opening of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain. This enchanting and graceful palace resort is…
read moreJW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco reimagined public spaces Completing its transformation, the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco has enhanced its luxury urban retreat for both business and leisure guests with reimagined arrival experience, new culinary offerings and redesigned meeting spaces… JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco, nestled in the heart of Mexico City’s prestigious Polanco District has completed…
read moreHow these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design Writer Pauline Brettell sifts through the trends that are directing the travel industry, to identify how these are impacting on hotel design both in terms of guest expectations and design deliverables…. Authenticity and experience are clearly the prevalent buzzwords in the travel industry as we shift our focus into 2024…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2) Jumping straight into a year that promises to be a rollercoaster of hotel design and development, writer Pauline Brettell kicks off 2024 with an edit of the hottest hotel openings scheduled for Q1 and Q2… While the hospitality design arena is usually all about pushing boundaries, on the flipside…
read moreIHG’s first conversion Holiday Inn Express hotel in Germany opens IHG Hotels & Resorts opens Holiday Inn Express Dresden Zentrum in the heart of the German city… IHG Hotels & Resorts, which has 95 open hotels in Germany, with a further 14 in the pipeline, has opened Holiday Inn Express Dresden Zentrum – its first together with ownership group LRO…
read moreYear in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com sofa.com looks back at its boutique projects this year that all make a strong case for both form and function sharing the spotlight in the hotel guestroom… sofa.com has spent the year working with designers who have made it clear that boutique hotels are no longer simple nor quaint. Instead, looking…
read moreYear in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus In addition to creating beautiful bespoke designs over the course of the year, Modieus carpets have consistently taken pride of place on the makeover mood boards, with clients ranging from contemporary casinos to timeless classics… Modieus has shared some inspiring new projects this year, including the first new build voco…
read moreIn conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter Kilby, director of Project Management at global architecture and design consultancy, the rpa group, talks us through some of the pitfalls to avoid during hotel renovations… The expectations of a hotel stay have changed in recent…
read morePart 86: how to monetise hotel interior design Lee Chamberlain, Co-Founder of Reevela, explains how hotel interior design can become its own revenue channel… In a world where convenience reigns supreme, the hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of modern travellers. In this GTHD article, we explore an innovative approach that not only enhances the guest…
read moreTrailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains New hospitality brand, Trailborn, rooted in and inspired by the great American outdoors, prepares to opens its first hotel and restaurant at the entrance of the Rocky Mountain National Park… Castle Peak Holdings, the investment and development company behind Trailborn – the first vertically-integrated hospitality brand specialising in designing and operating…
read moreCurated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Guided by the qualities of light, HBA Atlanta has completed the redesign of the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, with the interiors establishing a sophisticated tranquility in a timeless compliment to the transformative spa experience… Calming tones and textures to soothe the senses, have been developed…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023 Rounding off this year’s three-part editorial series to celebrate The Brit List 2023, here are the names of the top 25 hoteliers in Britain who were profiled and recognised in this year’s campaign… As tradition, and true to form, in the extensive campaign to find the true influencers, the team at…
read moreVocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages Vocabolo Moscatelli, a restoration journey of soulful proportions, is sheltered inside a 12th-century monastery-turned design hotel. Here’s why the hotel is a tribute to consecrated heritage and contemporary Italian design… Vocabolo Moscatelli – a member of The Aficonados and Design Hotels – is found in a land of rich Umbrian history…
read moreLXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia Perched on the island’s southernmost tip at Ungasan, Umana Bali marks the brand’s first resort in South East Asia, as it joins the exclusive collection of LXR Hotels & Resorts properties… The LXR portfolio is known for bespoke service and one-of-a-kind experiences and at Umana Bali, has drawn from Balinese Tri…
read moreBreaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion plans for the year ahead, which will take its total number of hotels to 36 across Europe, North America and Asia… citizenM, the trailblazing hotel brand that arguably wrote the anti-chapter in traditional concept of hospitality,…
read moreHotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires Housed in the famed Edificio Mihanovic building on the stylish Calle Arroyo, Casa Lucía, the first property beyond Spain for Único Hotels, has been created as a love letter to Argentina… Bound by family ties to Argentina, Único Hotelier Pau Guardans has long adored the vibrancy of the…
read morehansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations With a combination of economic, societal and environmental factors driving current design, specification and operational thinking for commercial hotel construction projects, hansgrohe has launched a new white paper – Hotel Projects: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Supply Chain… The hansgrohe paper brings together insightful contributions from experienced professionals representing many aspects…
read moreThe Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept In February 2024, the iconic lifestyle hotel brand will debut its inaugural The StandardX concept in Melbourne, Australia. Here’s what we know… As times evolve and people change, so do hotels and no brand captures this transformation quite like The Standard, a pioneer of lifestyle hotels. With a rich history of igniting cultural…
read moreFour Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China At the heart of the city’s newest mixed-use development project, Hangzhou Centre Towers, Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre will offer 214 rooms and suites with river and West Lake views in the city’s busy downtown district… In partnership with Greentown China Holdings Limited, China Resources Land Limited and Hangzhou…
read moreLive from HIX: Gessi presents ‘haute culture’ Showcasing its new collections at HIX, Gessi aims to communicate its personal and distinctive style aesthetic marked by the made in Italy lifestyle… Always attentive to the suggestions offered by nature, GESSI is presenting two new collections at HIX 2023. Both these collections celebrate the natural world in both shape and materiality, along…
read moreLive from HIX: creative lighting solutions from LedsC4 Step onto the LedsC4 stand at HIX to appreciate some of the standout designs from the Decorative and Architectural Collection catalogue of this Catalonian-based brand of architectural lighting innovators… Presenting its ‘best choice’ of new products, Tubs Modular designed by Nahtrang Studio comes top of the list. Tubs is a living system…
read moreHotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, was in Mykonos to check in to Domes Noruz Mykonos. Deliberately arriving at the end of the season, he was keen to see how the hotel had weathered a busy opening summer, as well as how it had settled into the island’s congested luxury hospitality scene……
read moreHilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico Hilton opens the 540-key Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All‑Inclusive Resort, which becomes the group’s 90th hotel in Mexico… Nestled along 180 metres of private beachfront, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort has opened, marking the group’s 90th property in Mexico. The recently renovated 540-room resort, in the heart of Cancun’s vibrant Hotel Zone, features…
read moreEverything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece Rosewood Hotels & Resorts embraces Mediterranean living by announcing that the hotel group will open its first hotel in Greece in 2025. Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, shares everything we know, including which island Rosewood Blue Palace will be located on and who has been appointed as interior designer… Known…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the hottest hotels that will open in November 2023… While November is a time for us on the editorial design at Hotel Designs to celebrate the real influencers of the hotel design industry – with The Brit…
read moreRoundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design With so much emphasis on the the need for flexible design solutions and the blurring of boundaries in the process of creating a hybrid hospitality, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with leading designers at the Tarkett showroom in Clerkenwell, London, to dig a little deeper and uncover the content behind the concept……
read moreW Hotels make a triumphant return to Sydney Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travellers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront… Located within The Ribbon and designed by acclaimed Australian architectural firm, Hassell, W…
read moreUrban Cowboy Hotels expands its portfolio west Boutique hotel and lifestyle brand Urban Cowboy, will plant its flag out west with the opening of Urban Cowboy Denver, transforming an ornate Gilded Age 1880s mansion into a destination for design-driven travellers… Co-founded by Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks, Urban Cowboy Hotels began in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and has since added Nashville, Tennessee…
read moreStatement to signature: lighting ACCOR’s MGallery hotel in Liverpool Accor has opened the doors to its latest UK hotel – The Municipal Hotel Liverpool, MGallery – and Northern Lights was chosen to craft its bespoke lighting magic across the historic listed location… Each venue and carefully curated space in The Municipal Hotel tells a unique story inspired by the location…
read moreThe first Janu hotel prepares to make its mark on Tokyo Pioneering a new direction in luxury hospitality, Aman’s sister brand Janu is set to open its first hotel, Janu Tokyo, this autumn. Here’s what we know… Translated as ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, Janu will deliver an elevated guest experience akin to Aman, while providing a spirited social scene in contrast…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023 From bold brand statements to bijoux boutique offerings – writer Pauline Brettell rounds up an eclectic list of the hotel openings on our radar this month… A few of the names on this list, have been teasing us for a while with pipelines and impending openings and it is always exciting to…
read moreMiniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul Giovanni Podini, fascinated by the history and architecture of the Stadt Hotel Città has collaborated with architect Sergio Bizzarro to restore this historical Bolzano hotel to its former glory… Located in the oldest part of Bolzano’s historical centre, the Stadt Hotel Città always had the feel of an elegant lady waiting…
read moreWoods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design In pursuit of wonder – the future of the luxury hotel industry is written in the difference between visiting a place and experiencing a destination. Samer Charara, Woods Bagot Principal and Dubai Studio Chair, explores why hotels are leaving behind escape in favour of experience… In his role at Woods…
read moreThe first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in the region with a singular blend of design, art, performance and imagination… It’s no coincidence that the Q4 2023 opening of Mondrian Hong Kong is perfectly timed and in tune with the city’s revival. This new…
read moreInnovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only business event for the boutique and independent hotel sector and has become a trusted resource for hoteliers to keep up to date with the latest hospitality trends and insights, network with peers in the industry and streamline product sourcing… The Independent…
read moreInside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking the brand’s debut into Australia to delight the young and young-at-heart… Located in Mascot, a convenient suburb in the Inner-South of Sydney, the new 301-key hotel is 10 minutes from Sydney International Airport via the Moxy…
read moreHotel review: checking in to La Fiermontina Ocean La Fiermontina Ocean is the third chapter in the La Fiermontina Collection story – a tale that feels like one of those beautiful coffee table tomes whose pages you want to keep on revisiting. Pauline Brettell checks in to discover that the hotel is as much about design as it is about…
read moreHyperion Tiles delivers cloakroom chic Family-run, independent tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles shares some top-tips on how to create a tiled cloakroom with the wow factor… Small but mighty, the cloakroom is an area which can often be overlooked. However, despite its size, taking on board these tips from Hyperion Tiles, it is a space that can add value to a…
read morePart 80: avoiding the perils of greenwashing in hotel design Marking Hotel Designs’ 80th article in its Guide To Hotel Design series, Mark Tremlett, Founder of Naturalmat, a company which has recently achieved B-corp status, delves into how the industry can work harder to avoid greenwashing… When we started the company Naturalmat more than 20 years ago, the word sustainability…
read moreHotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to explore the organic design narrative inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, a VIP arrival that marks 1 Hotels’ debut property in the UK… While London’s grand dame hotels battle it out to refresh their identities on the congested luxury hospitality map, a new brand has arrived in the…
read morePanel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design The hotel design community were invited to a live panel discussion at the Gabriel Scott showroom in Mayfair to watch what one audience member described as ‘the most honest conversation the industry has heard this year’. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who chaired the exclusive chat between Alessandro Munge (Studio Munge), Elizabeth Walton (ReardonSmith…
read moreMeet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023 On September 18 – 19, at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow, Forum Events will host two of its premium meet-the-buyer events – Hotel Summit and Tech in Hospitality Summit. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores the line-up of speakers who will deliver engaging sessions throughout the two days…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to the perfect stopover for your Californian road trip, this months VIP hotel openings span the globe as well as the design language being used to inspire these new properties… This months rush of hotel openings could…
read moreBob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator Bob W is making further inroads into the European short-term rental market with the opening of its first properties in Greece… The hospitality operator Bob W, continues its impressive growth trajectory with the addition of two properties in Athens to its portfolio, located in vibrant city centre neighbourhoods.…
read moreArtiq puts art on the hotel design agenda Hotel art used to suffer from the unflattering stereotype of being both inoffensive and unmemorable, but with interventions from art agencies like Artiq, it has undergone a seismic shift, with curated art becoming synonymous with hotel design… The concept of art in hotels has seen a 180 degree shift, giving us many…
read moreRoundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design’s latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore bathroom design’s role within the overall hospitality experience. During Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat around the table at The Zetter Townhouse with seven leading designers to get the full picture on why and…
read moreRedesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius Editor Hamish Kilburn was in Mauritius to explore how Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, the island’s first luxury operator that opened its first hotel in 1952, is evolving its look and feel of its hotels without touching its precious legacy and effortless style… Legacy can only take hotels so far in the global…
read morePanel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design To celebrate the launch of House of Rohl and Studio Mica’s involvement in the Wow! House 2023, displaying at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour this summer, Editor Hamish Kilburn chaired a panel discussion with leading designers on statement hotel design (watch full video below)… In the global community of interior design and architecture,…
read moreLa Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris Taking root on the bustling Rue Cadet, La Fantaisie is the latest property launched by the family-owned Leitmotiv hotel group. With interiors by Martin Brudnizki, the hotel has been designed as a lush enclave where nature and pleasure go hand in hand… Historically, Rue Cadet draws its name…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique, to big and bold in Budapest, this months hotel openings perfectly illustrate the shift in hotel design for more considered and personal spaces that are deeply imbedded in and reflective of, a location. From Mexico City to Margate, writer Pauline Brettell takes a look at a few of…
read moreLusso and Jacksonheim Boutique deliver notes of modern luxe to Manchester Inspired by a myriad of international locations and cultures, the Jacksonheim Boutique provides a series of stunning staycation spots in the heart of Manchester and luxury lifestyle brand Lusso supplied a range of its renowned bathroom products to the aparthotel to complete the look… Jacksonheim Boutique is a collection…
read moreHotel San Fernando opens in Mexico City The reimagined boutique Hotel San Fernando, marks Bunkhouse’s second property in Mexico. Located in the La Condesa neighbourhood of Mexico City, only a few steps from the Parque México, the new property is a serene retreat central to the city’s bustling energy… The Hotel San Fernando features 19 guestrooms across five floors, a…
read moreBulgari Hotel Roma opens today Bulgari Hotel Roma, the Roman brand’s tribute to its hometown, has officially opened its doors onto the Piazza Augusto Imperatore in a landmark event on the Rome hotel scene… Last night Bulgari unveiled its ninth and newest property, Bulgari Hotel Roma, to a select audience with an array of spectacles from live music and dance,…
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