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    Hotels at New Heights: suites on the high seas

    To conclude our series, Hotels at New Heights, Hamish Kilburn investigates why more and more hotel designers are taking to the seas to design the luxury cruise vessels’ suites of the future… Somewhere between Myanmar and Phuket, in the Andaman Sea, my perception of luxury cruises shifted from that of a cliché to feeling very much part of an exclusive…

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    Hotels at New Heights: Rooms on Rails

    In the second article in the series, Hotels at New Heights, Hamish Kilburn investigates how the luxury train industry is seeing somewhat of a renaissance for plush suite travel following an uncertain journey on the rails… The year was 1914. Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States of America and the greatest war the world had ever seen…

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    Hotels At New Heights: Airlines’ race to launch luxury suites in the sky

    With international hotel design pushing boundaries further than ever before, can the designers in the field benefit from an insight into other industries when it comes to designing the hotel room of the future? Hamish Kilburn kicks off our series, Hotels At New Heights, by investigating how the airlines have raced to design suites in the sky… Travelling the world today…

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    Rosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas

    Rosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced a return to Turtle Creek Dallas with its fifth standalone residential development. Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek, pays tribute to the brand’s birthplace with a design that embraces the destination’s unique history and natural beauty… Turtle Creek, Dallas is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable…

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    5 hotels taking the festive spirit to new heights this Christmas

    The Christmas lights are on and the tree is up but not even Hotel Designs can compete with these incredible winter wonderlands that have been unveiled in luxury hotels across the world…   Unlike many industries, the hotel industry is one that gets little rest over the festive period. As soon as December strikes, marketing teams from the world’s most luxurious hotels take…

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    JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Soars to New Heights in China

    JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts today expanded its luxury portfolio in China with the unveiling of the highly anticipated 416-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou in Henan Province. Marriott International manages this landmark hotel under a long-term agreement with the owner partners, Greenland Group.This new hotel is located on the top floors of the Millennium Royal Plaza, which is in the…

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    Great Hotels of the World members take luxury to new heights

    Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence has now opened its unique Tower Suite which occupies the top floor of the stunning Medieval Pagliazza Tower. The tower is one of the special ancient features of the property which has been beautifully preserved despite the restoration works. The tower is one the oldest buildings in Florence, built by…

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    Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts reaches new heights

    The world isn’t short of beautiful resorts, but the upcoming Mövenpick Dharamshala Resort & Spa in Northern India is poised to take the design and delivery of upscale remote properties to a whole new sustainable level.The 124-room resort, due to open in 2013, will be located 2,400m above sea level in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley and surrounded…

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    Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury

    Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury Hotel San Cristóbal, the Bunkhouse group’s first international property, has revealed a handful of new additions to the boutique property. We stepped inside for a closer look… Initially opened in 2017, the latest additions to Hotel San Cristóbal mark a new chapter for the 32-key beachfront hotel and includes the debut of…

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    VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023

    VIP 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…

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    Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights

    Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights IHG Hotels & Resorts has accelerated the growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle estate in Europe by adding six Hotel Indigo properties to its portfolio. We take a closer look at the brand’s pipeline as it expands in key Iberia, France and Italy markets… Kicking off the Hotel Indigo brand expansion…

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    Moxy Hotels debuts in the arctic playground of Tromsø

    Moxy Hotels debuts in the arctic playground of Tromsø Moxy Hotels has opened Moxy Tromsø in Northern Norway. Operated by Core Hospitality A/S, the hotel marks the northernmost property in Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio… Tromsø is famed for its beautiful winter landscapes and mesmerising Northern Light displays, with summer adventures benefitting from the midnight sun and 24-hour sunlight. With Moxy…

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    HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

    HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Drawing inspiration from the Wynwood murals, Art Deco architecture and the legendary sunrises and sunsets of Miami, HBA San Francisco developed an elevated new identity for the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay interiors true to the locale, its history and its vibrant culture… HBA San Francisco has completed the redesign of Miami…

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    LedsC4 unveils new decorative lighting innovations

    LedsC4 unveils new decorative lighting innovations The new designs from LedsC4 offer greater design customisation with options for a limitless creative experience… New look, new lights – LedsC4 is launching its new catalogue to coincide with its change of visual identity, a creative project that bears the mark of the Mucho studio with artistic direction from interior designer Isern Serra.…

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    VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2022

    VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2022 From luxury brands to barefoot on the beach, this months VIP openings covers it all. The creativity on the design front also spans the spectrum, from the Art Deco inspired grandeur of the restoration project that has culminated in Sommerro in Oslo, to the bold primary colours of Radio Hotel in uptown…

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    How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness

    How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness Sitting majestically above Leicester Square, in its very own island site, The Londoner took the design and architecture community’s breath away when it opened in 2021. One year on, Editor Hamish Kilburn meets Rob Steul, the Creative Director of Edwardian Hotels to learn more about the unparalleled design and…

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    Pan Pacific London – a new luxury wellness hotel is born

    Pan Pacific London – a new luxury wellness hotel is born There is no doubt that Pan Pacific London was one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings in London in 2021. With the hotel now open, following a spectacular opening party, it’s time to experience what luxury and wellness at new heights really feels like…  Following what has been…

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    Best design hotels to visit in Portugal

    Best design hotels to visit in Portugal With Portugal being on the ‘green list’ when it comes to travel from the UK – for now, at least – editor Hamish Kilburn shares some hotel gems, from Lisbon to Porto and everything in between, that you may or may not be familiar of…  The floodgates into Portugal have opened (kind of).…

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    EDITION to open 8 new hotels by 2022

    EDITION to open 8 new hotels by 2022 EDITION Hotels has announced that it will open eight new properties by 2022, these include new hotels in Reykjavik, Tokyo, Rome, Dubai, Tampa, Riviera Maya and Doya… EDITION Hotels has announced its further international expansion by the end of 2022, with the expected openings of eight new properties across three continents. The…

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    Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels?

    Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels? If there’s one phrase that’s inspired equal parts optimism and frustration this year in hotel design, it’s the idea of a green recovery, writes Amrit Naru, Studio Director, ADP Architecture… Last July, the UK government’s announcement of a funding boost to help with green industry was met with a mixed reception, and…

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    At one with nature: the new Spa Lodges inside Gilpin Hotel

    At one with nature: the new Spa Lodges inside Gilpin Hotel Lake District interior design firm Nielsen House has completed work on a series of luxury Spa Suites, commissioned by the five-star Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere. Let’s take a look inside… Interior design firm Nielsen House, which previously designed Gilpin Hotel & Lake House’s pan-Asian restaurant ‘Gilpin Spice’…

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    How luxury hospitality designers are adapting to the ‘new normal’

    How luxury hospitality designers are adapting to the ‘new normal’ To cut through the noise, Hotel Designs has teamed up with J Public Relations to ask how designers Rosendale Design, Nicola Harding, Goddard Littlefair and David Collins Studio are adapting to meet new demands from travellers. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… One thing that has become apparent as we stand in…

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    Weekly briefing: safe design, A+D post-pandemic and Hyatt at new heights

    Weekly briefing: safe design, A+D post-pandemic and Hyatt at new heights Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories that they have published this week, including an exclusive report into safe design, an interview about A+D post-pandemic and Hyatt making another debut… We appreciate you may not have time to read all the content that Hotel…

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    Everything you need to know about Hilton’s new lifestyle brand

    Everything you need to know about Hilton’s new lifestyle brand Last month, Hilton dropped the news that it was launching a new lifestyle brand. Tempo by Hilton is an elevated and approachable brand offering thoughtful design, efficient service and exciting partnerships. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… With no less than 30 hotels under development – and 30 more pending deals –…

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    VIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020

    VIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on which statement and game-changing hotels are expected to open in February, 2020… The hotel industry never ceases to amaze with its ability to break through hard barriers to take design, architecture and creativity…

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    Is this the most luxurious hotel suite in New York City?

    Is this the most luxurious hotel suite in New York City? Capturing unparalleled views of the city below, Park Hyatt New York’s ultra-luxury Manhattan Sky Suite has been unveiled as one of New York’s finest. Hotel Designs got early check-in to take a peek inside… Park Hyatt New York has unveiled the ultra-luxury Manhattan Sky Suite. Located on the 59th floor of the…

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    Starwood unveils new disobediently designed hotel brand

    Starwood unveils new disobediently designed hotel brand Starwood Capital Group’s latest iconic brand, Treehouse Hotels, will debut in Q4 of 2019 with a 95-key luxury hotel in London… Hotel visionary Barry Sternlicht, original founder of W Hotels, and Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has once again worked his magic to reinvent the hotel experience by launching Treehouse Hotels.…

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    LIVE FROM MILAN: Pedrali unveils new collection

    LIVE FROM MILAN: Pedrali unveils new collection Pedrali has presented its latest collection at Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week…  Ten new products are currently being presented by Pedrali at the Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week. The pieces are being unveiled alongside some of Pedrali’s more iconic collections, giving character to the Palace of Wonders. Soul Outdoor…

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    The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, unveils images of new presidential suite

    The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, unveils images of new presidential suite The £700,000 renovation of the luxury hotel, The Lowry in Manchester, was led by The Brit List award-winning design firm Goddard Littlefair… Amidst the increase in luxury hotel development in Manchester, The Lowry Hotel is upping the ‘luxury stakes’ once again by unveiling the first look at its newly renovated…

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    Top five stories of the week: New artistic heights, when two industries collide and The Brit List 2018 approaches

    Feeling inspired from recent conversations and exclusives, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn, lists this week’s top stories…  The most common answer I hear when I ask designers, architects and hoteliers where they source their inspiration from is ‘everywhere’. The more I hear this answer, the more I sit and wonder how far-reaching everywhere can be, and can anything really spark the concept…

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    SPOTLIGHT ON: Reaching new creative heights with artist Beth Nicholas

    Having created striking artwork for some of the world’s most stylish interiors, was The Address Downtown artist Beth Nicholas’ most challenging project to date? Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn sits down with the artist to find out more… Known artist Beth Nicholas is used to seeing her masterpieces on the walls of some of the world’s finest examples of hotel design. Among working…

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    EDITION Hotels arrives in Shanghai

    Celebrated designer Ian Schrager brings the celebrated EDITION brand to the metropolis of Shanghai, with an unprecedented blend of leisure and entertainment within one luxury hotel… Times change, people change, cultures change. Few cities move as fast or adapt as quickly as the city of Shanghai. Ian Schrager, the inventor and innovator of the boutique hotel concept, now brings the…

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    SPOTLIGHT ON: British independents taking international hotel design to new heights

    All this month we are shining the spotlight on independent hotels. As we prepare for this year’s much-anticipated Independent Hotel Show, editor Hamish Kilburn investigates inspiring hotels that are independently leading the way in international hotel design… Last week, we announced which handful of the industry’s best will join my panel discussion entitled ‘Power Hour’ at this year’s Independent Hotel Show.…

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    Meet Up North took hotel design networking in the north to new heights

    Last night, more than 200 of the industry’s leaders and visionaries from within the hotel design gathered on the terrace of King Street Townhouse in Manchester for the first ever Meet Up North. Sponsored by Marca Corona, the event, which boasted an unparalleled perspective of the Manchester sunset, welcomed hoteliers, architects, interior designers and key-industry suppliers. Commencing with a short…

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    Anantara Hotels and Resorts using locally sourced materials to open Anantara Quy Nhon

    HB Design and Marques and Jordy are working to open Anantara Hotels and Resorts’ third property in Vietnam using traditional craftmanship and locally sourced materials… Anantara Hotels and Resorts has announced the development of its third villa retreat which is scheduled to open in late November 2018. Located in a secluded bay in south central Vietnam, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas will…

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    The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts makes Singapore debut

    The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced it will debut the brand’s first-ever hotel in Singapore in early 2017. In partnership with boutique developers Harpreet and Satinder Garcha, The Duxton Club, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore will showcase the island’s rich history with stunning redesigns from Anouska Hempel and Jacques Garcia of traditional shophouses–a prevalent…

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    AccorHotels finalises purchase of FRHI group

    Following the approval of shareholders at the General Shareholders Meeting last week, AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. This addition of three remarkable brands instantly positions AccorHotels as a leading player in the global luxury hotel market, increases long term growth potential and…

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    Bakhresa Group and Verde Hotels to build Zanzibar’s ‘greenest hotel’

    The Tanzanian based Bakhresa Group has appointed Verde Hotels from South Africa to develop and manage the total overhaul and upgrading of the old Mtoni Marine Hotel in Zanzibar. The brand new five star property will be known as Hotel Verde, and Zanzibar’s ‘greenest hotel’. “We are serious about being the leaders of the Green Economy sector and therefore we…

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    Hypnos responds to the trend for boutique hotel style with new range of headboards

    Luxury award-winning bed manufacturer Hypnos, which specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of hospitality beds, has seen increased demand for its large format upholstered headboards due to the rise in boutique hotels and boutique style.With the popularity of boutique hotels showing no signs of abating, the company, which holds a royal warrant, has designed a range of show stopping…

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    A New Chapter Begins at the Royal Evian on 2nd July

    Built in 1907, and referred to in its day as the “most beautiful hotel in the world”, the Royal continues its journey and keeps its legacy alive. After three years of works, the hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, re-opens its doors on the 2nd July 2015.The refurbishment of the Hôtel Royal, entrusted to interior designer,…

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    New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge Unveils Part One of its Design and Experiential Evolution

    Brooklyn’s largest hotel, the iconic New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in Downtown Brooklyn, unveils the first chapter of its $43 million renovation and reposition. A dynamic physical redesign combined with authentic Brooklyn experiences will entice guests…starting with their appetites. This month, the hotel celebrates the opening of new chic spaces: The Bar (Greatroom) and exclusive M Club Lounge.…

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    Park Hyatt New York Debuts

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has recently announced the opening of Park Hyatt New York. Guests of Park Hyatt New York will enjoy its prime location at 153 West 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, which is within walking distance to Central Park and across the street from historic Carnegie Hall.Park Hyatt New York features 210 luxurious guestrooms, including 92 premier…

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    GHM Scales New Heights with Chedi Andermatt Debut

    GHM, the hospitality management group that pioneered some of Asia’s top luxury hotels and beach resorts, has recently announced that its first ski resort is on track for a Winter 2013/2014 opening in Uri, Switzerland. Nestled in the Urseren Valley at the foot of some of the country’s most exhilarating ski slopes, The Chedi Andermatt will debut as the centrepiece…

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    Westin Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Nature-Inspired Public Space Concept

    Westin Hotels & Resorts announces that it is applying its industry leading, design-driven approach to the new public space design, allowing travellers to stay balanced, refreshed and connected on the road. Designed with guests’ well-being in mind, the new lobby concept serves as a modern-day oasis for today’s demanding travellers by incorporating natural design elements, flexible and functional zoning and…

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    Miniview: Tune Hotels opens its third London Hotel

    Reading the runes on the hotel market at the moment is a little difficult. Premier Inns are opening a major unit on Leicester Square and continue to grow, with openings abroad now increasing. Accor are refocusing their Ibis/Etap brands with relaunches of new identities. Travelodge continues to open new properties despite its embarrassing financial problems, and Tune Hotels continue their…

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    New Club Quarters Hotel and Restaurant Development Takes Shape at London’s Kingsway

    International hotel operator, Club Quarters, is developing a new hotel and restaurant scheme at Kingsway, London WC2. With an outdoor terrace to Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the 10,000 sq ft restaurant building and 160 room hotel development are currently on site and due to open early in 2012. Leisure property specialists Davis Coffer Lyons has been appointed by Club Quarters to…

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    Hotel on the tracks: a sneak peek inside the Orient Express La Dolce Vita

    Hotel on the tracks: a sneak peek inside the Orient Express La Dolce Vita All aboard! Before the Orient Express La Dolce Vita train makes its inaugural voyage, Hotel Designs stepped inside for a sneak peek. Designed by Dimorestudio, the luxury train combines the Italian way of life with the contemporary spirit of travel… Orient Express, the ‘artisan of travel…

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    Chelsom head to the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo, Miami

    Chelsom head to the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo, Miami From today, June 19 to tomorrow, June 20 Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier Chelsom will be exhibiting at the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo which takes place at Miami Beach Convention Center. This is the inaugural launch of the show which promises to focus on interior design and word is that it is…

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    Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships

    Design icon Adam D. Tihany to design Seabourn’s next ships The designer behind Four Seasons Dubai DIFC, The Beverly Hills Hotel and One & Only Cape Town has been invited back by Seabourn to design the interiors and exterior guest areas of its two new purpose-built luxury expedition ships…  Following on from Hotel Designs’ insight into the cruise industry within the series Hotels At…

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    Hotel Designs closes January with online traffic record

    The leading international hotel design website closes January with a record-breaking 67, 792 readers….  By exploring hotel openings and spas as its Spotlight On features during January, Hotel Designs has smashed its online monthly traffic record, which was previously hit in November, by amassing more than 67,000 readers to the website. Hotel Designs, which last year attracted more than half a million…

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    Editor checks in: January ’19

    When two trendy worlds collide in January… Excitement and optimism are both thick in the January air. My train carriage on the Eurostar is full to the brim of creative people. Half the passengers on board are interior designers on their way, like me, to Maison&Objet. The other half are fashionistas, bloggers and journalists preparing to arrive at Men’s Paris…

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    Hotel lighting in the cruise vessels of the future

    In response to the final article in the series, Hotels at New Heights, Chelsom Lighting shares its expertise on how it has helped to light the cruise vessels of the future… Sailing the world’s oceans on one of today’s state of the art cruise ships is just as luxurious and flamboyant as it was on one of the great liners…

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    Top 5 stories of the week: Lighting the future, Madrid arrivals and Nobu expansion

    From lighting insights to hotel group milestones, here are Hotel Designs’ top stories of the week… As we continue our Spotlight On hotel openings, this week’s headlines have suggested a theme of hotel chains arriving in new destinations. From BLESS Collection Hotels opening its first hotel to Bali welcoming the Kempinski brand, it’s been an exciting week to report the hotel design headlines.…

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    IHG announces nine signings across five brands

    IHG announces nine signings across five brands IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced new signings across its brands in the UK and Ireland totalling more than 1,000 new rooms, as its rapid growth in all market segments continues… The hotels in the IHG pipeline span several brands, from Hotel Indigo, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, to Staybridge Suites…

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    GROHE talks us through some macro design trends for 2024

    GROHE talks us through some macro design trends for 2024 Looking to 2024 and beyond, Patrick Speck, Leader, Global Design, LIXIL EMENA & GROHE UK, identifies three key trends shaping kitchens and bathrooms… Creating design solutions that seamlessly enhance our daily lives necessitates a deep understanding of consumer lifestyles and aspirations. GROHE, using its experience as a global leader in…

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    Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis

    Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis A harmony of nature’s serenity and urban vibrancy, Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ second location in Singapore is a sophisticated oasis in the iconic entertainment and retail district of Orchard Road… Following extensive reinvention and refurbishment, nestled within an exclusive enclave of Orchard Road and surrounded by lush greenery, Conrad Singapore…

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    Sneak peek: inside the Tower Suite Collection at The Boca Raton

    Sneak peek: inside the Tower Suite Collection at The Boca Raton The Boca Raton, South Florida’s iconic resort and private club, introduces the Tower Suite Collection, comprising of 11 expansive signature suites designed by interior design firm Rockwell Group… Guests of the Tower Suite Collection in The Boca Raton are promised an added layer of access that unlocks intimate experiences,…

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    Year in review: design solutions from The Library Ladder Company

    Year in review: design solutions from The Library Ladder Company From interior ladders that seamlessly blend style and functionality, to pocket doors, sliding doors and secret hinges, the Library Ladder Company has continued its mission to be at the forefront of interior design solutions… The Library Ladder Company has spent 2023 pushing design boundaries and offering its clients an even…

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    Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece

    Everything 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…

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    Statement to signature: lighting ACCOR’s MGallery hotel in Liverpool

    Statement 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…

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    Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston

    Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston Bunkhouse, the Austin-based hospitality group, continues its path of expansion with this second project in Houston… Known for its commitment to design, music, and authentic community-driven experiences, Bunkhouse has unveiled its plans for its latest boutique property, Hotel Daphne, slated for 2025 and set to open in a new build that reflects the…

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    The Library Ladder Company

    Introducing The Library Ladder Company, a trusted name synonymous with exquisite library ladders and bespoke interior solutions that elevate hotel spaces to new heights of luxury and functionality. In the world of hospitality, where every detail counts, finding the right suppliers can be the key to creating unforgettable guest experiences. Image credit: The Library Ladder Company The company’s library ladders…

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    Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France?

    Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France? Hotel Designs has identified a new chalet about to arrive in Méribel this year, which is takes luxury chalet accommodation to new heights. Chalet Harmony is complete with seven bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool and contemporary interiors… Due to its strict architecture regulations – all developments must be designed, from the…

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    Artiq fuel creativity through a WFH workation

    Artiq fuel creativity through a WFH workation Is the working from hotels trend (WFH) living up to the hype? The team at Artiq think so – creative people need creative spaces, so over the course of a week, members of Artiq’s  team went on a workcation, checking out some of the most well-regarded working spaces in London’s hotels… The line…

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    Onboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’

    Onboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’ Editor Hamish Kilburn was onboard Explora 1 as it made its first journey with passengers from Portsmouth to Copenhagen. Here are his thoughts on the whole luxury ‘suites at sea’ concept… Somewhere in the North Sea, lost within a wilderness of vast, deep water that stretches out as far as the eye can…

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    Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina

    Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina With interiors by LW Design, Vida Dubai Marina is a lifestyle destination in the enviable location adjacent to the Yacht Club, with unparalleled views of the Dubai Marina. Home to the new Vida Hotels and Resorts by Emaar, we stepped inside to take a look… The intuitive urban hub offers convenience, comfort and sensory stimulation…

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    In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

    In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start anticipating the new trends and continuing conversations at trade shows like HIX 2023 taking place later this year, we caught up with Accors’ Damien Perrot to find out a little more about the Novotel design shift which was showcased on the Ligne Roset stand at HIX 2022… The…

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    HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments

    HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments HBA San Francisco conceived a story of place for the interiors of Waldorf Astoria Cancun, with inspiration from the white sand beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, the formation of natural pearls and the artistic and cultural significance of shells… The design of the 173-key Waldorf Astoria Cancun incorporates memorable moments and bespoke…

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    Editor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design

    Editor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design To conclude Pride Month 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares a behind-the-scenes on the significance of one interview that was published this month, while also giving his pick of impactful stories and reviews written recently, including the launch of The Brit List Awards 2023… When James Bermingham, this month’s ‘cover…

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    Leaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design

    Leaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design By incorporating natural elements into the design, a hotel can both reduce its environmental impact and improve the wellbeing of its guests. Leaflike, a company with biophilic design at its core, identifies ways to help hotels achieve sustainability while improving their spaces aesthetically and functionally… Biophilic design is all about incorporating…

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    In the factory: behind the scenes with Northern Lights

    In the factory: behind the scenes with Northern Lights Editor Hamish Kilburn had a ‘day in the life’ with the team at Northern Lights. While at the brand’s headquarters in Chesterfield, England, he was given a tour of the product development process – from laser cutting through to metalwork – and got hands-on in creating bespoke finishes… It’s not true…

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    Inside Hamilton Litestat: where design innovation is in the DNA

    Inside Hamilton Litestat: where design innovation is in the DNA Hamilton Litestat, Heading Partner at MEET UP London, should need little introduction. But in case it does, we caught up with Gavin Williams, Sales and Marketing Director at the Bristol-based company, to find out what makes this decorative wiring accessories powerhouse special… Established over six decades as a world-renowned designer…

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    Which design collaborations changed the game in 2022?

    Which design collaborations changed the game in 2022? Whatever way you look at it, the projects that have been born from authentic and organic collaborations have come out on top in 2022. Highlighting just how togetherness has fuelled the industry this year, Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at some of the most stand-out and layered partnerships… Together we can.…

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    Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022

    Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022 This month has been punctuated by the editorial series celebrating the publication of The Brit List 2022. Following on the designers and architects that we have already profiled, here is the third and final instalment in this series. Introducing top 25 hoteliers in Britain —  individuals who have not only made…

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    Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat

    Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the opening of its exclusive wellness space, Vestkantbadet, a reimagined and restored retreat sheltering the largest city hotel wellness space in the Nordics… Serving as the largest city resort wellness space across the Nordic countries and comprising one of…

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    Head in the clouds: introducing Four Seasons Megève Collection

    Head in the clouds: introducing Four Seasons Megève Collection Taking luxury quite literally to new heights, the Idéal Suite from Four Seasons Megève Collection sits at the top of the slopes, at an altitude of 1,850 metres and offers unparalleled views of Mont Blanc – an exceptional place which invites guests to put their head in the clouds… In the…

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    7 extraordinary hotel residences around the world

    7 extraordinary hotel residences around the world Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a dive into the exclusive arena of luxury hotel residences and villas to understand how slow travel is evolving, and what the new standards are for those who want complete seclusion from the outside… For years, the world has been captivated by hotels that have taken hospitality to new…

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    Boundaries without boundaries – introducing Kaynemaile

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