Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsDesigning St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Tatiana Sheveleva, Co-Founder of Chapi Chapo Design, to understand how she used nature – and the clear, starry skies – as her inspiration when creating the interior design scheme inside St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya. Listen to the full episode of Travel…
read moreChapi Chapo Design unveils latest design masterpiece, St Regis Kanai Resort The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya is a mystical paradise honouring ancient Maya civilisation with a design by award-winning interior design firm Chapi Chapo Design, which takes its inspiration from the neighbouring nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site along Mexico’s glistening Yucatán Peninsula… The inspired design of…
read moreSneak peek: inside St Regis Jakarta St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, recently debuted in Jakarta. Born from the distinct legacy of a brand steeped in history, St. Regis Jakarta offers guests a new viewpoint from the heart of a modern city… Every St. Regis hotel celebrates the culture and identity of its destination, and…
read moreSt Regis to open first hotel in London The iconic St Regis brand is expected to open in London in 2023, bringing its glamourous spirit and timeless traditions to the heart of Mayfair… Solidifying St. Regis’ position as a global leader in luxury, The St. Regis London is expected to welcome its first guests in 2023, bringing its trademark highly…
read moreSt Regis to almost double portfolio of hotels by 2025 Solidifying St. Regis Hotels & Resorts’ position as a leader in luxury, the iconic brand is expected to expand its existing portfolio of 15 curated resorts with plans to debut 11 new enchanted escapes by 2025 in some of the world’s most coveted leisure destinations. Pauline Brettell takes a wander…
read moreRenders unveiled for St Regis Los Cabos SB Architects and The San Francisco branch of design firm HBA has unveiled interior renders of The St. Regis Los Cabos, which will open in 2022 as the debut St. Regis hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico… The first St. Regis in Los Cabos, Mexico, the exclusive property is being designed by interior design…
read moreThe St Regis San Francisco completes renovation The luxury hotel in San Francisco’s new guestrooms, meeting and event space were designed in collaboration with Chapi Chapo Design to evoke renewed vibrancy… Toronto-based studio Chapi Chapo Design has completed a project to renovate the guestrooms and meeting spaces inside The St. Regis San Francisco. Namesake of the famed St. Regis Hotel…
read moreSt Regis opens “curated mansion” in Hong Kong Renowned interior designer André Fu completes his latest project, St Regis Hong Kong, located in the vibrant district of Wan Chai… An ode to the cultural diversity and timeless elegance of Hong Kong, The St. Regis Hong Kong has opened and is described as a curated mansion which has been realised through…
read moreThe St. Regis brand is set to make its way to Hong Kong in 2019 thanks to a new collaboration with China Resources Property. Located in Wan Chai, the new St. Regis Hong Kong will be within walking distance to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as Victoria Harbour. “Hong Kong is a bustling center of commerce…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that they have sold the 179-room St. Regis Aspen for $70 million to 315 East Dean Associates Inc., a Delaware Corporation represented by Bangkok-based OptAsia Capital Co. The sales price is immediately accretive to earnings and represents a multiple of 17 times anticipated 2010 EBITDA. Starwood will maintain a 50 year management agreement…
read moreThe St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located on Ummahat Island, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is the first private island to unveil the untapped wonders of the Red Sea. The captivating new address is the first private island…
read moreSt. Regis & AC Hotels by Marriott at China’s ‘Thousand Island Lake’ The St. Regis Qiandao Lake and AC Hotel by Marriott Qiandao Lake are slated to open in late 2026 in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China. Here’s what we know… Marriott International recently announced it has signed an agreement with Zhejiang Wanhao Wanjia Group to develop two properties in Qiandao…
read moreSt. Regis debuts in Morocco The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, Morocco has opened, bringing with it the glamorous spirit and celebrated rituals of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts… St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, marking…
read moreStepping into the Presidential Suite of the St. Regis Chicago Designed by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, the Presidential Suite of St. Regis Chicago highlights the extraordinary views over the city as it weaves its story into the design… Tasked with the interior of the Presidential suite along with several other select spaces sheltered within St Regis Chicago, KTGY not…
read moreChampalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta New York-based interior design studio, Champalimaud Design, has created extraordinary spaces throughout the St. Regis Jakarta by incorporating Indonesia’s traditions of design, music and art. The concept tells the story of Jakarta, of the culture and of the people… Throughout the public spaces, restaurants and bars, Champalimaud has created spaces that…
read moreSt. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature Designed by WOW Architects, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort combines innovative contemporary design with a profound appreciation for the natural environment in which it resides… A striking silhouette set against the turquoise of the Indian Ocean, there’s no other property in the Maldives quite like The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli…
read moreRegistration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show (IHS), the UK’s only trade event dedicated to the boutique and independent hotel sector, is preparing to return to Olympia London on October 16-17 2023 and visitor registration is now open… The Independent Hotel Show will be welcoming a diverse range of hoteliers for two days of networking, learning…
read moreRegistration is open for Independent Hotel Show 2022 It’s time to save the date as visitor registration has opened for the Independent Hotel Show. IHS is the only industry event dedicated entirely to the needs of luxury and boutique hoteliers, and returns to Olympia London, running from 4-5 October this year… The Independent Hotel Show is a comprehensive business event…
read moreThe St. Regis San Francisco unveils a vibrant redesign The St. Regis San Francisco working with design firm Chapi Chapo has recently completed an elegant update of its guestrooms, meeting spaces, and lobby, along with a reimagined bar by Blacksheep as part of the multi-phase property redesign… If you would like to keep up to date with the latest news…
read moreInteriors inside The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago unveiled Hirsch Bedner Associates Los Angeles (HBA) has unveiled the interiors of The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago, a landmark project for a world-renowned hospitality design firm… Composed of three interconnected towers with a suspended central stem, The Residences at The St Regis Chicago, inside the 101-storey building, rises over…
read moreRegistration opens for Hotel, Restaurant & Catering 2022 Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has opened visitor registration for its 2022 edition, taking place on 21-23 March at ExCeL London. Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is the UK’s largest and most prestigious event for the hospitality and foodservice industry, and Hotel Designs is proud to be one of the…
read moreSneak peek inside The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences Designed by HBA Miami and Mac-Michaels Interior Design, with architecture by SB Architects, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences is expected to open in spring 2024. Inside the elegant 166-room resort and 69 private luxury condominiums capture the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast and deliver a…
read moreRegistration now open: Workspace Design Show Innovative commercial interiors event, Workspace Design Show, will debut on November 4 – 5 at Business Design Centre. Here’s what we’re looking forward to… Registration has opened for the inaugural Workspace Design Show, which will take place over November 4 – 5 this year at London’s Business Design Centre. International Furniture Specialist, The Furniture…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts makes debut at former Olympic venue St. Regis Hotels and Resorts has made its glamorous debut in China’s coastal city of Qingdao, which is the former Olympic sailing venue of the 2008 Games. Let’s take a look inside… The highly anticipated opening of St Regis Qingdao marks the first Marriott International luxury brand hotel in…
read moreRegistration is now open for Independent Hotel Show 2021 Following an unstable period where all live events were down due to the outbreak of Covid-19, The Independent Hotel Show 2021, which Hotel Designs is a proud media partner of, has just announced that registration has opened for the headline event that will take place at Olympia London on October 4…
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 moreSt. Regis arrives in Cairo, Egypt An epitome of modern Egyptian glamour, and heralded as a new beacon of luxury on the Nile, the new St Regis hotel brings exquisite design and signature service to the bustling metropolis and tourist hotspot… With Marriott International expected to meet its 2020 aims this year to to open 30 new luxury hotels in…
read moreCASE STUDY: a bespoke lighting scheme for The St. Regis Venice Bespoke lighting solution provider Inspired by Design was approached by interior design firm Sagrada to assist in sourcing lighting for just under 200 guestrooms and suites inside The St Regis Venice… The St Regis Venice, designed by London-based design firm Sagrada, captures unmatched vistas that stretch over the building’s luxurious…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels debuts on the Grand Canal in Venice The 169-key St. Regis Venice has opened following a two-year, full-scale renovation on the building with the interior design project led by London-based interior design studio Sagrada… St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of The St. Regis Venice, which is located steps away from Piazza San Marco and boasting…
read moreFollowing overwhelmingly positive attention for becoming one of the tallest skyscrapers to be completed in 2017, St. Regis Zhuhai is finally being unveiled to the public. After being commissioned by the Huafa Group, RMJM RED drew inspiration from Zhuhai’s unique rock formations, taking advantage of the surrounding southern and eastern views. The structure’s slender build is already a standout sight…
read moreDespite launching a week ago, the Hotel Designs Meet Up 2018 is already filling up fast with a huge increase in registrants. The event will see a number of interior designers and architects attend, from companies including the likes of ABDA Design, Elektra Lighting Design, Gensler, Gregory Phillips Architects, Osborn Interiors, ReardonSmith Architects and more. Taking place on 21 March 2018 from 6pm…
read morePlaces are now open for the Hotel Summit 2018, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, at the Radisson Blu London Stansted on 4th-5th June. A unique event in the hotel and interiors industries, the two-day summit allows hoteliers and suppliers to meet through a carefully-selected itinerary of face-to-face meetings, engage with hot topics in the sector via…
read moreThe Independent Hotel Show, presented by James Hallam Hospitality & Leisure, returning to Olympia London on 17 and 18 October, is now open for registration. Now in its sixth year, the Show is the only UK business event dedicated to the independent, luxury and boutique hotel sector and returns with new feature areas, a stimulating list of industry experts, business…
read moreRoyalty visited one of the Birmingham’s newest hotels last week as His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, formally opened the city’s Park Regis Hotel, the brand’s first in Europe. Accompanied by Mr Simon Topman MBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant representing Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands, Dr Keith Bradshaw, High Sheriff of West Midlands and Councillor Carl Rice, Lord Mayor…
read moreToday’s your last chance to register to attend the Hotel Designs Meet Up networking evening, which takes place tomorrow at the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel in London, from 6pm until 9pm. To register now, simply click here and fill out the form. To recap, the Hotel Designs Meet Up is a unique opportunity for you to meet with a host of senior…
read more100% Design, the UK’s largest design trade show, returns to Olympia London 21-24 September, presenting leading national and international exhibitors across five sections; ‘Interiors’, ‘Workplace’, ‘Kitchens & Bathrooms’, ‘Design & Build’ and ‘Emerging Brands’. As the outstanding meeting place for business and design, the 22nd edition explores the theme of ‘Experience’, which considers the many ways in which design guides,…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Bentley Motors are delighted to introduce a new level of luxury to the Middle East with the debut of region’s first Bentley Suite at The St. Regis Dubai in Al Habtoor City. The Bentley Suite is inspired by the bespoke craftsmanship of the pinnacle Bentley Mulsanne. This is the third Bentley Suite in the…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced this week the debut of the brand’s 38th hotel with the opening of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. The hotel combines both, modern-day glamour with old-world elegance, encompassing thoughtful design elements for convenience, privacy and security; offering an unrivalled dimension of luxury, sophistication and bespoke service. The…
read moreBirmingham’s newest four star hotel – Park Regis – has joined forces with retail giant John Lewis to supply soft furnishings and kitchenware for its presidential suite, the largest of its kind in the city. Park Regis Birmingham, which opened its doors to guests in March, has purchased designer kitchen products and home furnishings for residents of its presidential suite…
read moreThe St. Regis Dubai at Al Habtoor City in Dubai has announced the official launch of the hotel’s Sir Winston Churchill Suite. The spacious two-storey suite was formally debuted in the presence of Mr. Randolph Churchill, the great grandson of the inspirational statesman, writer, orator and Prime Minister who led Britain to victory in the Second World War and Khalaf…
read morePark Regis Birmingham, the city’s newest four-star hotel and the brand’s first in Europe welcomed its first guests on Tuesday 29th March. The £50 million development at Five Ways has undergone a vast transformation, with 1960s office tower ‘Auchinleck House’ having been converted into the sleek and modern upscale hotel. With 253 bedrooms, two junior suites and the largest presidential…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the brand’s debut property in Malaysia. Scheduled to open on April 6, 2016, The St. Regis Langkawi Resort will become the first luxury resort to open within the last decade in Malaysia’s coveted “Island Jewel of Southeast Asia”. Located in the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi, a UNESCO’s World First Geopark, the resort is…
read moreA topping out ceremony has been held at Europe’s first Park Regis in Birmingham as construction work nears the end of its final phase. During a sneak preview inside the hotel, guests were given a tour of the £50 million project and saw the scale and progress of the building ahead of its opening. Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Raymond…
read moreInternational hotel brand Park Regis will soon call Europe home with the opening of its Birmingham property in March 2016.The hotel will be located in the former Auchinleck House building on Broad Street, which received a £50 million renovation to transform it into a modern silver-clad hotel offering 253 deluxe rooms, two junior suites and the largest presidential suite in…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of The St Regis Mumbai in partnership with Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Limited, representing the company’s first St. Regis hotel in India and South Asia.Conveniently located within a short distance of business and leisure facilities in Lower Parel, the hotel offers over 3900 square meters of event space,…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of an agreement with Qingdao Conson Haitian Centre Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Qingdao Conson Development (Group) Co., Ltd., to debut the St. Regis brand in Qingdao. Scheduled for completion early in 2020, The St. Regis Qingdao will be located in the city’s exclusive business district. Spanning across the 1st, 3rd,…
read moreAl Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (“ARTIC”), the international hotel investment and hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, one of Qatar’s largest private diversified industry groups has acquired the award-winning St Regis Washington, D.C. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is the United States capital’s premier luxury hotel. Located two blocks north of the White House at the intersection of 16th…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of an agreement with Residency Resorts Malé Private Limited, part of the Chennai-based leading property developer, Appaswamy Group, to debut the renowned St. Regis brand in the Maldives. Set to open in 2016, The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives will bring the brand’s hallmark luxury services to one of the…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has announced the début of its iconic brand in India with the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015. Owned by Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Ltd., the Palladium Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive rebranding and will soon fly the St. Regis flag,…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts is to open The St. Regis Langkawi in November 2015. The hotel is situated within an idyllic cove with 85 well-appointed suites and 3 water villas, each boasting a spectacular view of the Straits of Malacca. Each guestroom will also feature the signature St. Regis Butler Service. Trained in the English tradition, St. Regis butlers…
read moreOccupying a private island in the heart of the lagoon, the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace marks the official debut of the St. Regis brand in Venice. Only a ten-minute boat ride from the renowned St. Mark’s Square, the island will offer guests both an oasis from and easy access to the bustling Venetian streets and canals. Combining celebrations…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts is delighted to debut the highly anticipated St. Regis Istanbul. Owned by Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri A.S. (Demsa Group), The St. Regis Istanbul marks the debut of the luxury brand in Turkey. Nestled in the sophisticated Nişantaşı neighbourhood, The St. Regis Istanbul is surrounded by chic designer boutiques and boutique art galleries. The residential…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace in April 2015 following an extensive restoration. Idyllically situated atop a private island in the heart of the Venice lagoon, the enchanting Venetian retreat will join Starwood’s impressive portfolio of nine luxury hotels in Italy. Owned by the Turkish Permak Group, The…
read moreThe St. Regis Chengdu, Southwest China’s newest address for unparalleled luxury, celebrated its debut with a magnificent opening ceremony and gala event, as well as the unveiling of the St. Regis Chengdu mural. The elegant evening welcomed a bevy of international and local celebrities, influencers and tastemakers including Chinese actress Li Bingbing, President of Sichuan culinary association Li Shuren, and…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it will debut the St. Regis brand in Kazakhstan’s lively capital city with the opening of The St. Regis Astana and The Residences at The St. Regis Astana. The project is scheduled to open in 2017, underscoring Starwood’s strategy to open the best hotels in emerging markets.The St. Regis Astana will encompass…
read moreToday history is made, a new Intellectual Property Act becomes law and it is now a crime to intentionally infringe a registered design. Individual Board Directors will also be held accountable. The changes which are set out in The Intellectual Property Act have been introduced to: Reduce the scale of registered design infringement by acting as a deterrent …
read moreSt. Regis® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has recently announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chengdu. Debuting exactly 110 years after the first St. Regis hotel in New York City opened its doors in 1904, The St. Regis Chengdu continues the legacy of the luxury brand thoughtfully built for a new…
read moreThe St. Regis Chengdu has announced it is set to unveil in July 2014. Following the brand’s legacy and bespoke luxury, the hotel will be the 32nd St. Regis hotel worldwide, and the sixth in the Greater China region, following recent landmark openings in Tianjin, Sanya, Lhasa, and Shenzhen. The St. Regis Chengdu will set a new standard in Southwest…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the groundbreaking of The St. Regis Jakarta in Indonesia’s dynamic capital. Set to open in 2016, the all-suite hotel brings the St. Regis brand’s enduring legacy of uncompromising luxury and sophisticated service to Jakarta, elevating the city’s ultra-luxury hospitality offerings in a mixed-use development.Located in Jakarta’s central business district along Jalan Gatot…
read moreThe St. Regis Bangkok has unveiled a new Penthouse Suite located on the hotel’s highest floor, 44 storeys above street level. The space combines signature St. Regis bespoke services and elegant Asian décor with floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a double-storey three-bedroom residence with unparalleled panoramic views of the city.Throughout both floors, unique memorabilia from The King And I, the famed Broadway…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has signed an agreement with Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri A.S. (Demsa Group) to open a St. Regis hotel in Istanbul. Set to open in the first half of 2014, The St. Regis Istanbul will mark the debut of the luxury brand in Turkey and extend Starwood’s…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi in the capital of the U.A.E, marking the brand’s second hotel in Abu Dhabi and third St. Regis hotel to open in the Middle East since the brand was introduced into the region two years ago. Having…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has recently announced the highly anticipated debut of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, marking the brand’s first hotel in Africa and the 30th St. Regis hotel in the world. Designed by Stauch Vorster Architects with interiors by Trevor Julius of design firm dsgn, The St. Regis Mauritius…
read moreThe majestic St. Regis Rome is delighted to announce the latest addition to its collection of signature suites at the landmark hotel with the debut of the Couture Suite. Designed by The Gallery at HBA London, the Couture Suite offers an escape into the glamorous world of Italian flair and high-end fashion, combined with timeless St. Regis elegance.If the stylish…
read moreWimberly Interiors has recently unveiled the interior design of the Bentley Suite at The St. Regis New York. The signature suite represents a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the masterful minds at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Bentley Motors.“The exhilarating suite is both sleek and refined, reflecting Bentley’s debonair aesthetic and progressive vision within the Beaux Arts architecture of the St.…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the debut of The St. Regis Doha as the St. Regis brand continues its dynamic global growth and nearly triples its portfolio in just five years. Owned by Resorts Development Company and developed by Alfardan Group, The St. Regis Doha is Qatar’s first St. Regis hotel and ideally located within Doha’s…
read moreDesigned to complement its extraordinary beachfront proximity, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay is an elegantly casual resort that will introduce South China to an elevated dimension of luxury and sophistication. The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort offers 401 guest rooms and suites along with 28 exquisite beachside villas. The contemporary architecture by Brennan Beer Gorman Architects, the St.…
read moreSet to be Shenzhen’s most prestigious address and the new social and business center for Shenzhen, The St. Regis Shenzhen is geared up for its opening on 18th December. In conjunction with its opening, The St. Regis Shenzhen will be introducing the new Yan Mary signature cocktail, a uniquely Shenzhen take on the classic St. Regis Bloody Mary in the…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the grand opening of The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort, the eagerly anticipated crown jewel along Yalong Bay, China’s premiere resort destination on Hainan Island. As South China’s first St. Regis Resort, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will define a new standard of exceptional luxury, contemporary sophistication and…
read moreSt. Regis(R) Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on January 19, 2012. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will reveal the affluent Bal Harbour enclave as a coveted international destination: at once a secluded escape with unrivalled amenities and a destination at the intersection of art, design and fashion all…
read moreThe St. Regis Tianjin, set to open in October 2011, has unveiled design details of what will be Tianjin’s newest landmark. The St. Regis Tianjin is located in the prestigious Heping District, the financial heart of the city considered the “Jin Men” – or “gateway” – to Northern China. Showcasing architecture by the world-renowned architecture firm of Skidmore Owings and…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has recently announced the debut of the first St. Regis hotel in Florence with the opening of The St. Regis Florence. The hotel, formerly the Grand Hotel Florence under Starwood’s The Luxury Collection(R) brand, underwent a meticulous 10-month restoration to bring the property back to its historical grandeur and artistic heritage.Originally designed in 1432 by…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the debut of the first St. Regis hotel in Thailand: The St. Regis Bangkok. The new hotel, developed by Rajadamri Lodging Limited, an affiliate of Minor International Public Company Limited, will set a new standard of refined service and timeless sophistication for the region. The St. Regis Bangkok is ideally situated on…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces plans to debut the first St Regis hotel in Jordan, furthering St. Regis’ robust global expansion and mission to introduce properties in the world’s most dynamic and exciting markets. Owned by Al Maabar Abdoun Real Estate Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Maabar International Investments Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Amman…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced that the owners of the Liberty Hotel in Boston have signed a license agreement for the award winning historic property making the Liberty the 100th property to join Starwood’s Luxury Brands: St. Regis & The Luxury Collection, and its first in Boston. The hotel is owned by a joint venture between HEI…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® is pleased to announce the early 2011 opening of The St. Regis Bangkok. This development by Minor International PLC marks the first St. Regis hotel in Thailand and the Indochina region. Located on the prestigious Rajadamri Road in the heart of the city, The St. Regis Bangkok is located in the city’s key commercial…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts continues to underscore its reputation as the world’s leader in luxury hospitality as it debuts its twenty-first hotel with The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Coupled with the highly anticipated 2010 openings of The St. Regis Osaka and The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, the renowned brand will have doubled its global footprint…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that The St. Regis will open in November 2010, which will be the first St. Regis resort in China. Located on the “Roof of the World”, 3,680 meters above sea level, this stunning resort offers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the most mystical and…
read moreWashington Holdings has announced it has acquired the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in the upscale Southern California coastal community of Dana Point from an affiliate of Citigroup, Inc.Washington Holdings, which invests in well positioned commercial real estate assets in the Western United States and currently holds both debt and equity interests in hotel properties representing more than 10,000 hotel…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that in less than 24 months since the implosion of the landmark Sheraton Bal Harbour, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has completed vertical construction for all three of its 27-storey towers.The new Miami property is scheduled for completion in 2011, the luxury oceanfront resort and residences located directly across from the…
read moreExclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner Possibly one of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s most united initiatives, the WOW!house is an immersive space built in the Design Avenue to showcase a plethora of collaborations between leading design studios and renowned brands alike. House of Rohl, which presented one of the stand-out rooms of 2023’s campaign, is…
read moreSneak peek inside the latest room2 opening in Belfast Sustainable design meets awe-inspiring art in the highly-anticipated eco hometel room2 Belfast, the latest property from real estate investor and developer Lamington Group. We stepped inside for a closer look and to meet the sustainable design teams and artists behind the hometel… With sustainability at the forefront of the room2 brand…
read moreSustainable Design Summit announces speaker line-up The second edition of Sustainable Design Summit is just around the corner and, as a proud media partner of the event, Hotel Designs is able to unveil this year’s complete agenda… There is nothing more the design community wants more than an event that not only unites the hospitality sectors, but also cuts through…
read moreMeet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 The judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 have been announced weeks before the application / nomination process closes for the 12 individual award categories, which remain free to enter… For six years, The Brit List Awards, powered by Hotel Designs, has celebrated the leading interiors designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers operating…
read moreZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL is the new lifestyle brand born from a collaboration between Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal. The collection is a hotel concept with a refreshing aesthetic based on the spontaneity, energy and family values of the Mediterranean… The ZEL hotels are inspired by the ‘phygital’ philosophy that…
read moreJust landed: Northern Lights brings texture & nature to SS23 Collection EXCLUSIVE: Renowned for its in-house finishes, luxury materials and attention to detail and form, Northern Lights has released its anticipated Spring – Summer 2023 Collection of decorative lighting. Hotel Designs was invited to take an exclusive look at the array of new luxury lighting designs on offer, set to…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 The hotel development scene is sizzling – upcoming hotels opening include jewels from Burgundy, Japan, Brussels, Rome and Singapore, among others. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies the hottest hotel openings that are expected in April 2023… In April, as we creep into the high season for summer destinations, there is always a flurry…
read moreSetting the stage for HRC Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is returning to ExCeL London to bring together the hospitality and foodservice sector for three days of networking, learning and new product discovery… Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is the UK’s largest and most prestigious event for the hospitality and foodservice industry. The show welcomes a wide range of suppliers,…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2023 This months VIP arrivals of hotels that are making a strong opening statement all seem to be blurring the lines between in and outdoors and letting the light shine in. Writer Pauline Brettell explores the parasols and sun loungers that are tempting us over to the light side… Throwing things open to…
read moreHow to attend Parkside’s panel discussion during Festival of Sustainability In March 2023, Parkside will bring another instalment of its successful event series during Festival of Sustainability… With a chance to hear leaders from environmental charities, industry bodies and suppliers give their diverse perspectives on how to build sustainable specifications, the Parkside Festival of Sustainability is back for 2023. Taking…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2022 was published, which profiles the leading interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain, following the projects that have completed throughout this year. Kickstarting a three-part editorial series, here are The Brit List Interior Designers of 2022… The Brit List Awards has become known…
read moreIn conversation with: the masterminds at Chapi Chapo Design With The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City having recently opened its doors, the design team at Chapi Chapo Design created a bold interior design statement for the brands city debut. We caught up with partners Tatiana Sheveleva, Boris Mathias and Loris Ognibene and dug a little deeper into the hotel concept… Soaring into…
read moreThis will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States The brutalist architectural landmark Hotel Marcel New Haven, originally designed by Marcel Breuer, is now part of the Hilton Tapestry collection and is anticipated to be both the first net zero hotel and the first passive house certified hotel in the US. Slated to open this spring, here’s what…
read moreBreaking ground on Populus: America’s first carbon positive hotel A collaboration between real estate developer Urban Villages, and architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang has started construction on Populus, a hotel in Denver Colorado that plans to be both an architectural landmark and a milestone for sustainable travel… Real estate developer Urban Villages is at the forefront of sustainable…
read moreThe Pinch, a new luxury boutique hotel in Charleston Developed and designed by Philadelphia-based hospitality company, Method Co.,in partnership with New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects, The Pinch has opened its doors, continuing the brand’s mission of blending high-end, boutique hotel experiences with modern conveniences… Located in the heart of downtown Charleston on the bustling intersection in the Ansonborough neighborhood, The…
read moreSamuel & Sons Custom Program encourages creativity The Samuel & Sons’ Custom Program is an invaluable resource providing designers with creative options from a simple colour change through to an entirely new and unique design… Since 1945, Samuel & Sons has focused solely on trimming as their area of expertise. Known globally for an extensive inventory, they have long been…
read moreHRC is back and putting industry trends in the spotlight Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is set to return to ExCeL London on March 21-23 with a showcase of the most important hospitality trends and exciting new products to emerge over the past two years… Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is the UK’s largest and most prestigious event for the…
read moreWeekly digest: Design deliveries, ace openings & development pipelines Namaste! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to wrap up your week (and month) with the only story you need to read this week in order to be fully aware of the latest movements on the hotel design and hospitality scene. This week’s round-up includes news from the likes of Marriott, The Set…
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