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Hotel Designs is delighted to welcome Adam Bloodworth to the team as the brand’s new editor. Up until now, Bloodworth has been working for…

AccorHotels has announced the rebranding of a landmark hotel in Jordan to Le Grand Amman. The property consisting of 298-rooms and 67 well-appointed serviced…

This year sees the Hotel Summit celebrate its 20th anniversary, and Forum Events Ltd is delighted to announce the attendance of Simba at the…

As Grohe continues to count on its innovative strength in 2018, the company is planning to introduce 3D printing to its production process. To…

Sponsored by Signbox The hospitality sector is the place where architectural signage truly comes to life. The impression guests receive when they first arrive…

Lighting firm Lyco has successfully helped to reduce energy consumption across the Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin estate by replacing all existing light bulbs…

Radisson Red Glasgow has received a number of applications to attend its casting day earlier this week, with 1,600 showing interest in the positions…

After a successful 2018, Kempinski Palace Portorož will shut its doors for a short winter closure from January 21 to March 2. The closure…

If you haven’t already, now is your time to secure your place at the 2018 Hotel Summit. This year’s event marks the 20th anniversary…

In February, Hotel Designs will be focussing on architecture and interior design. We will look at current trends in architecture to determine what we…

Every hotel must ensure it has a proper fire safety procedure in place, to ensure guests and staff are safe in the event of…

Grohe has unveiled its new Euro Ceramics line, designed specifically to combine performance with an attractive price. The collection boasts design flexibility for specifiers…

Roca places a huge importance on innovation, design and style and its new Modo collection is the epitome of all three. Modo’s unique quality…

Duncan Neil, creative director at Earthed by William Clark, shares his expert opinion on how to utilise nature-inspired design to create best results in…

Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG), Hidrock Properties and Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the new 310-room Embassy Suites by Hilton New York…

Long stay apartment rooms are a growing trend among hotel guests, with 35 per cent expecting a sitting room or lounge area as standard,…

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, continues to make its mark on the hospitality scene as it introduces its third property in the…

With the Hotel Summit coming back in 2018 for its 20th anniversary edition, Forum Events Ltd is delighted to announce the attendance of B…

Wilton Carpets has unveiled its latest collection, reinventing Art Deco by introducing new textures for clients to enjoy. Dubbed Decadence, the line boasts tones…

Jonathan Tuckey Design has been appointed to build an extra floor for the Michelberger hotel in Berlin. The creation of an additional floor provides…

Despite launching a week ago, the Hotel Designs Meet Up 2018 is already filling up fast with a huge increase in registrants. The event…

To mark the return of the Lumiere London light festival, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts will showcase a month-long installation of three light-inspired orbs…

Opening April 2018 in Crete, Abaton Island Resort & Spa provides a personal sanctuary for all its guests. The brand new 5-star resort guarantees…

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has announced the development of W Osaka in Japan. Set across 27 floors, the new hotel is…

Arora Hotels and AccorHotels have revealed the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment to transition Arora Hotels’ Stansted hotel to the Novotel brand. The…

The St. Regis brand is set to make its way to Hong Kong in 2019 thanks to a new collaboration with China Resources Property….

Chris Johnson, design services manager at Beacon Design Services (BDS), discusses this year’s Dulux Colour of the Year, Heart Wood, how it is having…

The Columbia River Gorge’s iconic Skamania Lodge, A Destination Hotel, has debuted its second pair of tree houses. Boasting an extra sleeping area and…

Caesarstone surfaces have been selected for a range of contemporary, industrial-themed apartments in East London. The Goodluck Hope Project by Ballymore Property Group will…

Award winning design agency I­‐AM London has launched its second report on its interactive online portal exploring the future of hospitality. It looks at…

Moroccan Bazaar has revealed its top five tips to help companies complete a client’s lighting project. From advice on budgets to the importance of…

Sony has highlighted some upcoming home styling trends for 2018, with the help of interior stylists Selina Lake and Cate St. Hill. To coincide…

We’re given five top tips for buyers to navigate and accomplish a successful project, with the help from Adnan Bennani who heads up the…

For many interior designers, keeping expensive lights and shades clean can prove to be a tricky process. To help combat this, Delightfull has complied a…

Shangri La Hotels and Resorts announced Shangri-La Hotel, Jinan, its third hotel in Shangdong Province, will soft open on 13 December; considered to be…

Hilton is celebrating the opening of Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport, marking a number of milestones for the brand including its eighth US…

Just a short drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi Bou Said, a sanctuary of modern luxury…

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened its first boutique hotel in Charlotte. Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel is located at the corner of Third and…

The new year hasn’t yet arrived, but it’s already stacking up to be a consequential one for the hospitality industry, with a number of…

Marriott International has announced the company is set to open nearly 40 luxury hotels in 2018 as the company continues to cater to a…

Experience both the colours and culture of Playa Del Carmen while enjoying exceptional service and innovative gastronomy at The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences,…

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its worldwide portfolio and Western Europe options with the addition of the Netherlands’ acclaimed Grand Hotel Huis…

Globally recognised as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and…

Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Safari International Group for a new AVANI hotel to be developed in Muscat, the Omani capital….

Andre Fu gives a glimpse into the design process for the Andaz Singapore… Q. What would you point out specifically as some of your…

Bowling Green Asset Management (BGAM) is announcing its second branded hotel acquisition of 2017, a luxury 103-room Holiday Inn, located close to Salisbury and…

The first Four Seasons mountain experience in Europe is now open in one of the most beloved resort areas in the French Alps –…

“In a world where customer service has evaporated, Mode:Green is still holding on to being proactive in maintaining high levels of customer service; they…

The rebuild of Wilderness Safaris’ flagship camps in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Mombo and Little Mombo, continues apace, with both camps set…

The New York Edition Hotel is a unique luxury hotel designed by Rockwell Group that invites guests to make themselves at home in Manhattan….

TowerEight, the leading independent project and cost management consultancy, has completed its work as project manager on the latest hub by Premier Inn hotel…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1….

The newest addition to the MarBella Hotels family, MarBella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas, is set to open on the 5th May 2018. Situated…

The opening of Scotland’s first luxury static floating hotel – being affectionately nicknamed a ‘boatique’ – is due for 2018. The former Northern Lighthouse…

Social enterprise Bouteco has released their first ever global trends report ‘Stop, Think, Discuss’, offering an industry overview on sustainability for stylish hotels in…

Surrounded by luscious natural vegetation and the bright turquoise of the Caribbean Sea, Marigot Bay Resort & Marina By Capella effortlessly blends original personality,…

The Kohler Waters Spa at The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews will reopen in early 2018 following an extensive multi-million refurbishment. Opening up…

The philosophy behind Italian furniture designers LEMA is the concept of slow living, the harmonious enjoyment of life through beauty. This vision is behind…

The five star Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Marbella is delighted to announce that the redesign of their lobby and culinary venues will begin…

Offering an exciting new gateway to South America, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will soon debut its authentic luxury in Brazil with the opening…

Victory House, London Leicester Square – MGallery by Sofitel has opened, offering a cosy escape in the heart of the vibrant West End. Overlooking…

Hilton has announced plans to welcome the luxury Waldorf Astoria Cancun and the all-inclusive Hilton Cancun resort to the global hospitality company’s growing portfolio…

Offering unrivalled access to a host of London’s most bustling business and leisure hubs, the new 196-bed ibis London Canning Town hotel delivers style,…

Marriott International has reported that it will open almost 40 luxury hotels in 2018, catering to what it calls a new ‘affluent traveller’. Marriott…

Dive into Broadbeach’s stylish coastal scene at the newly opened AVANI Broadbeach Gold Coast Residences. Occupying a prime beachside address on Surf Parade, the…

He has been dubbed the ‘Lady Gaga’ of design – a moniker I’m not entirely convinced Marcel Wanders fully appreciates – and has been…

Conrad London St. James is delighted to announce it has won three accolades at the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. The award ceremony took…

Myconian Collection is proud to announce the completion of renovations to Myconian Imperial Resort and Royal Myconian Resort on the island of Mykonos, Greece….

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies is proud to announce the opening of three new hotels – in Los…

Developer Manorcrest Group has announced the completion of the new £25 million DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Ferensway, Hull. The four-star hotel, which boasts…

Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce the opening of its new Classic Camp, Qorokwe, situated in the private, wildlife-rich 26 180-hectare (64 692-acre) Qorokwe…

MEININGER Hotels has opened its fifth hotel in Berlin. The new building, which has 245 rooms and 833 beds, is well-located right next to…

The international upper upscale contemporary brand Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts has recently re-launched its South Bank London hotel, Park Plaza London Riverbank. Recently…

Serviced apartment specialists, Supercity Aparthotels has purchased ‘The Light Aparthotel’ – an 81,000sqft site in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter. This is the latest addition…

Within a jungle forest on the shoreline of the Andaman Sea, Rosewood Phuket captures the essence of the island’s spirit, culture and environment, with…

The new COSI Hotel on Samui island is now officially open and welcoming independent, tech-savvy travellers. It is as different from a traditional hotel…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1….

Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that it will manage the upcoming Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter, which is set to open in 2020….

RPW Design, a leading hospitality interior design practice in East London, is proud to announce its latest partner, Elizabeth Lane. Previously Director of Projects,…

AccorHotels has signed a management agreement with leading Dubai-based master developer Nakheel for the expansion of AccorHotels’ globally-renowned luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts….

Hard Rock Hotels has announced the opening of their first hotel in continental Europe, Hard Rock Hotel Davos in the Swiss Alps. The hotel…

The much-anticipated Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has opened its doors, making it the first new-build, international luxury hotel to open in Sydney’s CBD this…

The next chapter in De Vere Wokefield Estate’s history will be completed in January 2018 with the unveiling of the renovated Mansion House, following…

Dominvs Group, the London-based real estate investment, development and asset management company, has been granted planning consent from the City of Westminster for a…

Providing the ultimate lifestyle hub, Maison et Objet 2018 is the biggest event for the industry professionals and design aficionados to discover the new trends and…

Rockbridge has announced its acquisition of The Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Kentucky in a joint venture with Louisville-based Musselman Hotels Management, which will manage…

Generator, the cutting-edge European lifestyle brand responsible for leading the hostel revolution, announces the opening of three new properties: Generator Stockholm and its bar…

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and BRG Group, the leading private multi-sector business group in Vietnam, will open a new Four Seasons hotel in…

One of the world’s most celebrated beach resorts is now a Four Seasons experience. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas invites travellers…

The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts has announced the official debut of The Whitley situated in the heart of Atlanta’s urban chic Buckhead neighbourhood….

Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the opening of the all-new Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, a full-service resort on Anna Maria Island,…

True North Hotel Group announces the opening of two neighbouring hotels: the 137-room Hyatt Place Marlborough/Apex Center and 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston…

From hotel openings to product spotlights to everything in between, we collate the top 10 most read stories on Hotel Designs this week… 1….

Some of the world’s best hotels are those that have had a former life. Old, historic buildings full of richness and character made for…

CIRC HOTEL, a 111-room modern boutique hotel, is set to open early 2018 on Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood, Florida. Located at the landmark…

Who will run hotels in 25 years: humans or robots? This is one of the thought-provoking questions that will be addressed in an upcoming…

Forbes Middle East recently named its list of the top 5-star hotel brands in the Middle East, a group of 20 that was determined…

Associated Luxury Hotels International has expanded its worldwide portfolio and US options with the recent addition of five new member hotels. This includes: New…

Two new, yet distinctly different hotels will open in 2019 in the historic and revitalised Whiskey Row neighbourhood of downtown Louisville as part of…