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Hotel MArgalida on Mallorca view from pool with yellow umbrellas looking across to hotel

News / 27.01.2026

Gran Hotel Margalida – slow-paced luxury in Mallorca from Annua Signature Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

roof terrace at Ruby Giulia Rome with red parasols and chairs

News / 27.01.2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces U.S. market debut of Ruby Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 26.01.2026

Corinthia Hotels announce new Lake Como hotel on the horizon

By: Sophie Harper

the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and AVP Operations, effective 12 January 2026.

News / 26.01.2026

Mandarin Oriental appoints Philippe Kronberg as GM, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,

By: Pauline Brettell

view from bed, through doors onto terrace at Uga Ghiri, in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region

/ 26.01.2026

Uga Resorts adds Uga Ghiri to its boutique portfolio in Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

mountain view framed by window at Rosapetra Spa

Wellness / 23.01.2026

Private refuge – an immersive wellbeing suite at Rosapetra Spa Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

lounge area in1 Hotel Tokyo with floor to ceiling windows with views over trees and city

News / 23.01.2026

1 Hotel Tokyo – redefining sustainable luxury in Japan’s capital

By: Pauline Brettell

F&B / 22.01.2026

COTE Vegas – designed with drama, scale and immersion

By: Pauline Brettell

Rendered image of the facade of the new Six Senses London

News / 22.01.2026

Six Senses London gives us a date and introduces its team

By: Pauline Brettell

Opinion / 21.01.2026

Is this the end of The Line for Saudi Arabia’s Wall City?

By: Sophie Harper

Trends / 21.01.2026

Spa design trends for 2026

By: Guest Author

Zaria-Court-Kigali-Tapestry-Collection-by-Hilton-The-Jaro-Rooftop-Lounge-Outside

News / 20.01.2026

Zaria Court Kigali – urban lifestyle in Rwanda

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra mallorca-stay-bedroom-sea-view-suite-terrace

News / 19.01.2026

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra – Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel In Mallorca

By: Pauline Brettell

view from bed onto Philadelphia city skyline in design by 1508 for The Sky Garden, Four Seasons Philadelphia

Hotel Design / 19.01.2026

The Sky Garden, Four Seasons Philadelphia unveiled

By: Pauline Brettell

exterior at night Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam

News / 16.01.2026

Mandarin Oriental moves into Amsterdam with Conservatorium Hotel takeover

By: Pauline Brettell

vintage cabinet and a gallery of local art in the hotel lobby of ROOST Rainey

News / 16.01.2026

ROOST Rainey opens in Austin

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 16.01.2026

IHG appoints top AI leader as part of tech investment strategy

By: Sophie Harper

facade Bob W Copenhagen

News / 15.01.2026

Bob W announces third Copenhagen property

By: Pauline Brettell

swimming pool surrounded by natural foliage at Six Senses Xala

News / 15.01.2026

Six Senses Xala – advancing a new model for regenerative coastal hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 15.01.2026

Marriott announces changes to leadership and strategic realignment

By: Sophie Harper

otel lobby with chairs and palm trees in Ritz-Carlton-Key-Biscayne

News / 14.01.2026

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne Miami – the return of modern coastal glamour in South Florida

By: Pauline Brettell

starwatching from wooden deck in Mantis Hiddn in Addo from Accor

News / 14.01.2026

The 2026 Accor pipeline – the journey continues

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 13.01.2026

YOTEL announces 2026 senior leadership promotions

By: Sophie Harper

DoubleTree-by-Hilton-Muscat-Al-Waha

News / 12.01.2026

Hilton opens three hotels on the Oman coastline

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Designs most read stories

News / 12.01.2026

Hotel Designs’ most-read stories of 2025

By: Meghan Taylor

Oscar's at Wilde, Vienna Fleischmarkt

News / 09.01.2026

Wilde debuts in Austria and Portugal with Stephanie Barba Mendoza designs

By: Meghan Taylor

Close up of wave artwork on Luminara yacht designed by Tatiana Sheveleva

Industry Opinion / 09.01.2026

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

By: Guest Author

News / 08.01.2026

Thomas Krooswijk appointed GM by Four Seasons in Istanbul

By: Sophie Harper

render of guestroom at The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection Marriott Bonvoy

News / 08.01.2026

The Farm at San Benito – Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in the Philippines

By: Pauline Brettell

sunloungers and umbrella by pool in Moab - Slackline Moab, Outset Collection - Hilton

News / 07.01.2026

Slackline Moab, Outset Collection – the debut of Hilton’s latest brand

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 07.01.2026

IHG reveals plans for biggest project in Japan

By: Sophie Harper

wellness trends - woman lying on Ammortal infra red bed

In conversation / 06.01.2026

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

By: Pauline Brettell

aerial view of natural grass parasols and sunloungers at Naboa Tulum

Hotel Design / 06.01.2026

NABOA Tulum – essential geometry and local materiality

By: Pauline Brettell

JPA Design Afterglow aircraft cabin

Trends / 05.01.2026

JPA Design on the travel trends defining 2026

By: Meghan Taylor

Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection, Turkiye, Marriot Hotel

News / 02.01.2026

Marriott International shares EMEA pipeline for 2026

By: Meghan Taylor

swimming pool and parasols at Villa Timeo - Belmond

News / 31.12.2025

Belmond steps into 2026 championing Slow Luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

oversized light and colourful paintings in the play zone of Moxy Kathmandu

News / 30.12.2025

Turning up the fun in Kathmandu – Moxy Hotels debuts in Nepal

By: Pauline Brettell

LUX_ Shanghai On The Bund -

News / 29.12.2025

The Lux Collective – new signings and a global pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

hotel lobby White Elephant Aspen

/ 24.12.2025

White Elephant Resorts heads west

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 23.12.2025

The Brit List top 25 Architects and Architectural Designers of 2025

By: Sophie Harper

new suite at Hilton london bankside

News / 23.12.2025

Hilton London Bankside unveils its multi-million-pound expansion

By: Pauline Brettell

GranMeliaDubai-Infinity Pool Rendering

News / 22.12.2025

Meliá Hotels International – new hotel openings in 2026

By: Pauline Brettell

view from beach to Rio skyline with new four seasons hotel tower in centre

News / 19.12.2025

Four Seasons announces Rio de Janeiro debut

By: Pauline Brettell

The Palace Madrid salon

New Appointment / 18.12.2025

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid announces new GM

By: Pauline Brettell

circular outdoor seating pit surrounded by tropical plants at Mantra Hotel in Mexico

Wellness / 18.12.2025

Mantra – wellbeing in the heart of Punta Zicatela

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 17.12.2025

The Ilisian – a new destination for the Greek capital

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 17.12.2025

The Brit List top 25 Hoteliers of 2025

By: Sophie Harper

Morea House exterior with Camps Bay beach in front and mountains behind

News / 17.12.2025

Morea House, Autograph Collection – celebrating Cape Town’s seaside splendour

By: Pauline Brettell

aerial view of island resort - MGallery Collection announces the signing of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi

News / 16.12.2025

MGallery Collection announces the signing of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi

By: Pauline Brettell

view front 2nd level looking down on bar and lobby with street views in Only YOU Hotel New York

News / 15.12.2025

Only YOU Hotels strides into the States

By: Pauline Brettell

night lights across pool and cactus mural at Kaktus Hotel & Co-Working Hub, SomaBay

News / 12.12.2025

The Kaktus Hotel – a new hub for lifestyle, connection, and conscious travel

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Design / 12.12.2025

Save the date – The Newman Hotel makes it official

By: Pauline Brettell

guestroom in The Zetter Bloomsbury designed by Thurston interiors

News / 11.12.2025

The Zetter Group expands its London portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

aerial view of pool and chairs at Maison Felix

News / 10.12.2025

Maison Felix opens in Miami Beach

By: Pauline Brettell

double bed with white linen against stone wall and wooden ceiling in rosewood courcheval

Hotel Openings / 10.12.2025

New hotel openings – December 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 09.12.2025

Blacksheep launches House of Black

By: Sophie Harper

log cabin in snow and woods - Skyra retreat log suite

Wellness / 09.12.2025

Skýra Retreat – an intimate Nordic hideaway in Finnish Lapland

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 08.12.2025

The Brit List top 25 Interior Designers of 2025

By: Sophie Harper

roof terrace at Ruby Giulia Rome with red parasols and chairs

News / 08.12.2025

Ruby Giulia – lean luxury in the heart of the Eternal City

By: Pauline Brettell

green tiles, wood ceiling and green plants in the lobby of ME Málaga

News / 05.12.2025

ME Málaga – reinterpreting the spirit of southern Spain

By: Pauline Brettell

two wicker chairs framed by building looking out over african savannah view

News / 05.12.2025

Viceroy Hotels expands into Africa

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Group unveils the final - and most spectacular - phase of the Residences at Garrya Phuket - aerial view

News / 04.12.2025

Banyan Group unveils the final – and most spectacular – phase of the Residences at Garrya Phuket

By: Pauline Brettell

roof top view and terrace with pool and signage at nhow_Lima

Hotel Review / 04.12.2025

Hotel review: nhow Lima – a playful ode to Peru

By: Guest Author

coffered ceiling and striped carpet in Sofitel New York

News / 03.12.2025

The design transformation of Sofitel New York – a fusion of classic French elegance and modern Manhattan glamour

By: Pauline Brettell

vintage lights in different shapes and colours, leather couch, plants and mannequin in 25hours Hotel The Trip redesign

Hotel Design / 03.12.2025

25hours Hotel The Trip gets a redesign

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 02.12.2025

Nature takes centre stage at One&Only Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, Montana

By: Pauline Brettell

The opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan marks the start of a new era for Waldorf Astoria in China

News / 01.12.2025

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan – an urban riverside retreat

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 01.12.2025

David Collins Studio – four decades of design excellence

By: Sophie Harper

entrance branding with view through to lobby and reception at ROOST Rainey by Method Co.

News / 01.12.2025

ROOST Rainey – a Texas debut for ROOST Apartment Hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

deluxe room at The Carlton - Rocco Forte Hotels - Milan

News / 28.11.2025

Rocco Forte Hotels launches The Carlton Milan

By: Pauline Brettell

TGJW_Immersive Horizon_02

Wellness / 27.11.2025

Immersive Horizon “Breathing Planet” – the next chapter in wellness design?

By: Pauline Brettell

low lighting in the indoor salt pool at Eha Spa

Wellness / 27.11.2025

Eha – a new era of Nordic wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

Render of Six Senses Loire Valley Residences designed by Blink

News / 26.11.2025

BLINK Design Group arrives in London

By: Pauline Brettell

wood panel and terrazzo reception desk at Hotel Flinders with design by Studio Tate

Hotel Design / 25.11.2025

On the road again – a new vision for Motel Flinders

By: Pauline Brettell

Architectural and Interior Design studio AB Concept recently unveiled the latest Hong Kong chapter in the celebrated Akira Back restaurant collection.

F&B Design / 24.11.2025

Akira Back – a theatrical dining experience from AB Concept

By: Pauline Brettell

crowd image in exhibition hall at csi europe

Industry Event / 21.11.2025

Cruise Ship Interiors – what’s on the agenda

By: Pauline Brettell

in conversation with Tim Peck, Chairman of OBMI,

In conversation with / 21.11.2025

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

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma - street view

News / 20.11.2025

Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma opens its doors, marking the brand’s debut in the Italian capital

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleep Tourism panel in collaboration with Silentnight

Wellness / 20.11.2025

Panel discussion: Sleep tourism – the alternative wellness offering

By: Meghan Taylor

double volume lobby in Mandarin Oriental Dubai with seating and statement chandelier

News / 19.11.2025

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai – a new landmark destination soaring into the skyline

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson Blu Florence guestroom

News / 18.11.2025

Radisson Blu debuts in Florence

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 18.11.2025

Accor appoints Graham Dodd as VP of Development for UK & Ireland

By: Sophie Harper

News / 18.11.2025

Mollie’s Manchester – a new chapter

By: Pauline Brettell

Miiro Spittelberg lobby cgi

News / 17.11.2025

Miiro announces its sixth opening

By: Pauline Brettell

Events / 17.11.2025

HIX 2025 Preview – show highlights

By: Sophie Harper

striped woven throw on bed with hand crafted cushions and wooden headboard

News / 17.11.2025

Opening today – Crafted by name, crafted by nature

By: Pauline Brettell

double bed with white linen against stone wall and wooden ceiling in rosewood courcheval

News / 14.11.2025

Sneak peek: Rosewood Courchevel

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 14.11.2025

Ennismore introduces Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas

By: Pauline Brettell

hotel infinity pool surrounded by wooden deck extending out to sea on island in the Maldives

News / 13.11.2025

Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in the Maldives

By: Pauline Brettell

exterior view across outdoor pool of Aroeira Collections by Missoni

News / 13.11.2025

Aroeira Collections by Missoni – the Italian fashion house’s first branded residence project in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

TATTU Dubai - a multi-sensory journey through myth and artistry from Studio WYZE

F&B / 12.11.2025

TATTU Dubai – a multi-sensory journey through myth and artistry from Studio WYZE

By: Pauline Brettell

portrait Dan Mazzarini launches Mazzarini & Co.

New Appointment / 12.11.2025

Dan Mazzarini launches Mazzarini & Co.

By: Pauline Brettell

guestroom in Hotel Arts Barcelona with cream couch next to window with sea view

In conversation / 11.11.2025

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

By: Pauline Brettell

looking up at facade of Hotel Arts Barcelona

Hotel Review / 11.11.2025

Hotel review: Hotel Arts Barcelona – the reimagining of an icon

By: Pauline Brettell

exterior of The Hoxton Madrid

News / 10.11.2025

The Hoxton moves to Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

Dining room and bar at Miiro Palais Rudolf

Hotel Openings / 10.11.2025

New hotel openings – November 2025

By: Meghan Taylor

HD Editor Sophie Harper with 2 panellists at Independent Hotel Show 2025

Accessible Design / 10.11.2025

Accessible Design Talk: How to communicate accessibility clearly

By: Meghan Taylor

aerial view of grounds , pool and hotel - A new addition to the Radisson Individuals portfolio, the New Bath Hotel & Spa,is a historic spa retreat located on the edge of the Peak District National Park

News / 07.11.2025

New Bath Hotel & Spa joins Radisson Individuals portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

Brit List Awards 2025 103 room at Ministry of Sound with crowd

The Brit List Awards / 06.11.2025

In pictures: The Brit List Awards 2025

By: Meghan Taylor

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