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Hotel Development / 20.03.2024

Four Seasons Dalian now open in China

Four Seasons Dalian now open in China Making its mark as the first international luxury brand to open in the city in the past...

Hotel Review / 19.03.2024

Miniview: Palau Fugit – a sanctuary designed to disconnect and reconnect

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Palau Fugit – a sanctuary designed to disconnect and reconnect Nestled in the heart of Girona's Barri Vell, a former Baroque-style palace has...

News / 18.03.2024

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan,...

split level in guest room at Zel Costa Brava with doors on to terrace

/ 15.03.2024

Zel prepares to open its second hotel in Spain this summer

By: Pauline Brettell

Zel prepares to open its second hotel in Spain this summer The brand created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafa Nadal plans to bring...

News / 14.03.2024

Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden

By: Sophie Harper

Ruby Hotels announces first project in Sweden Award-winning German hotel group Ruby has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its first...

News / 13.03.2024

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors

By: Sophie Harper

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl - Qatar recently opened its...

News / 13.03.2024

The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow

By: Pauline Brettell

The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow The Social Hub, with hotels located across Europe’s most dynamic cities, is about to make...

purple steps leading up to platform in the clouds with crumpled bed linen on the top

News / 11.03.2024

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – Welcome to Dreamland

By: Pauline Brettell

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – Welcome to Dreamland This year visitors to The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam are encouraged to take a respite from...

two chairs in front of reception desk at Hotel Avante by BHDM Design

Hotel Design / 11.03.2024

Hotel Avante – A budget-conscious design with high impact results

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Avante – A budget-conscious design with high impact results Hotel Designs caught up with Dan Mazzarini, Principal and Creative Director of BHDM Design,...

black portals, architectural lighting and steps in the Bathhouse flatiron

Wellness / 11.03.2024

Rockwell Group completes design for Bathhouse Flatiron

By: Sophie Harper

Rockwell Group completes design for Bathhouse Flatiron Rockwell Group has completed the design for Bathhouse Flatiron, a 35,000 square foot/3,252 square metre luxury spa...

window vignette with couch and chair in Meadow Terrace Suite in JW Marriott

News / 08.03.2024

Elsie de Wolfe – the design inspiration behind JW Marriott Essex Hotel’s Meadow Terrace Suite

By: Pauline Brettell

Elsie de Wolfe – the design inspiration behind JW Marriott Essex Hotel’s Meadow Terrace Suite Designed by Whitespace Interiors, each fully reimagined suite in...

News / 08.03.2024

International Women’s Day 2024

By: Sophie Harper

International Women’s Day 2024 International Women’s Day is a significant marker in many people’s calendars as a day of reflection, change, and hope for...

Lobby in Radisson Red Belgrade with red car in entrance

Hotel development / 07.03.2024

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors Marking the debut of the vibrant Radisson RED brand in Southeast Europe, the Radisson Hotel Group has...

News / 06.03.2024

Domes Novos Santorini opens in April

By: Sophie Harper

Domes Novos Santorini opens in April Following last year’s openings in Halkidiki, Milos, and Mykonos, Greek luxury lifestyle brand, Domes Resorts will open its...

News / 05.03.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024

By: Sophie Harper

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Editor Sophie Harper takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel...

view of façade of Forth Atlanta across swimming pool

News / 05.03.2024

FORTH Atlanta prepares to reimagine the city’s hospitality landscape

By: Pauline Brettell

FORTH Atlanta prepares to reimagine the city’s hospitality landscape The highly anticipated development, FORTH Atlanta – a collaborative project including Morris Adjmi Architects, Method...

guestroom and bathroom at Madwaleni Lodge designed by Luxury Frontiers

Hotel Design / 04.03.2024

Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge The Luxury Frontiers studio is known for its statement tented camps, treetop suites, along with other...

mirrored headboard in guestroom contrasting with stone walls

Hotel design / 01.03.2024

Introducing Calimala the West

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Calimala the West The masterminds behind Florence’s much-loved Hotel Calimala have announced the acquisition of a 19th-century Gothic-style building, bringing to life an...

view across the canal to Venice from guestroom in Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

Hotel design / 29.02.2024

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice launches new designer suites

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice launches new designer suites Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the recently renovated former flour mill on Giudecca island, Venice, has announced...

art deco influences in shades of white and cream in first guestroom at villa dahlia

News / 28.02.2024

The first guestroom at Villa Dahlia is ready

By: Pauline Brettell

The first guestroom at Villa Dahlia is ready Villa Dahlia, the new sister hotel to Hotel Diplomat and Villa Dagmar in Stockholm, is preparing...

view from above in guestroom at Mason & Fifth London with table and chair and windowseat

News / 27.02.2024

Mason & Fifth Primrose Hill sets a date

By: Pauline Brettell

Mason & Fifth Primrose Hill sets a date Mason & Fifth has announced the opening of London’s newest boutique guesthouse, Mason & Fifth Primrose...

cgi image of corner of bascule bar in cape grace in low light and warm colours

Exclusive / 26.02.2024

Exclusive:1508 London unveils its Cape Grace design transformation

By: Pauline Brettell

Exclusive:1508 London unveils its Cape Grace design transformation Cape Grace, Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront property, will be opening the doors to its transformation...

wooden floor and surfaces with bamboo references in lounge at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok

/ 23.02.2024

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok schedules its opening

By: Pauline Brettell

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok schedules its opening Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the hotel and branded residences from hospitality and lifestyle brand Aman, has announced...

guestroom in Siro with white couch and gym equipment on wooden floor

Hotel news / 22.02.2024

SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness In collaboration with Kerzner International, SIRO has opened its doors, flexing its muscles with...

News / 21.02.2024

Ovolo goes global

By: Pauline Brettell

Ovolo goes global Ovolo Hotels has signed a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels, forging an alliance positioned to elevate the brand platform across the...

News / 19.02.2024

Motto by Hilton debuts in Peru

By: Pauline Brettell

Motto by Hilton debuts in Peru Uniting centuries-old legacies with its urban aesthetic, Motto by Hilton makes its much-anticipated South American debut with the...

wood cream and beige interior in guestroom at Conrad Orchard Singapore

Technology / 19.02.2024

Data as a catalyst for innovation

By: Guest Author

Data as a catalyst for innovation Continuing our focus on technology in the arena of hotel design, Founder of DataThinkLab, Melanie Rozencwajg, continues on...

2 chairs with sheepskin throws on hotel balcony with view over snow and mountains

News / 16.02.2024

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced an exclusive strategic partnership...

soft lighting in hotel courtyard with couches, columns and olive trees at Casa Alondra

Miniview / 15.02.2024

Miniview: Casa Alondra introduces notes of laid-back elegance to Morelia Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Casa Alondra introduces notes of laid-back elegance to Morelia Mexico Casa Alondra stands as a welcoming boutique hotel enclosed by the splendour of...

News / 14.02.2024

LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts in Hawaii

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts in Hawaii Ka La'i Waikīkī Beach marks Hilton luxury brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts' first property in Oahu, redefining...

News / 13.02.2024

Sneak peek: inside Mollie’s Hotel Manchester

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside Mollie’s Hotel Manchester Mollie’s, the hotel and diner brand with a bold vision to transform travel with its distinctive budget-luxe, design-led...

faceted façade of Torre Melina Gran Melia hotel Barcelona

News / 12.02.2024

Gran Meliá arrives in Barcelona

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Meliá arrives in Barcelona Following a complete renovation of one of the city’s most iconic hotels, Gran Meliá brings a symphony of luxury...

current guestroom in hotel to be signed as voco Leicester by IHG

News / 09.02.2024

IHG announces nine signings across five brands

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG announces nine signings across five brands IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced new signings across its brands in the UK and Ireland totalling...

detail of Stone Tapestry by Squire & Partners at Surface Design Show

Surfaces / 08.02.2024

Live from Surface Design Show: Stone Tapestry – Beyond the Surface

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from Surface Design Show: Stone Tapestry – Beyond the Surface For four years running, Squire & Partners in collaboration with Stone Federation, has...

News / 08.02.2024

The redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

By: Pauline Brettell

The redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta Hospitality design firm HBA Atlanta has completed the redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, elevating the public...

rendering of interior suite at Populus hotel Denver

News / 08.02.2024

Stepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel With interiors designed to celebrate nature, the environmentally-forward 265-room Populus, shares a first look at...

corner seating with table and central light feature next to open plan wardrobe in Bob W apartment

News / 07.02.2024

Bob W expands in the Nordics

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands in the Nordics Tech-led serviced apartment brand Bob W has announced two more properties in Finland, as it continues to strengthen...

decorative wallcovering from Fameed Khalique behind styled chair and table with flowers

Surfaces / 06.02.2024

Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Globally renowned material supplier to the design industry, Fameed Khalique has launched his latest collection of handcrafted...

speakers on the main stage at surface Design Show

News / 05.02.2024

Surface Design Show preview: the speakers programme unveiled

By: Pauline Brettell

Surface Design Show preview: the speakers programme unveiled Attendees at Surface Design Show 2024 will be spoilt for choice, with over 20 talks that...

The lobby with doors opening to view across Dubai at The Lana Dorchester Collection

Feature / 05.02.2024

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai Located on the waterfront at the Marasi Bay Marina, Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new...

open plan bath and bedroom in safari lodge with views over the bushveld

Feature / 02.02.2024

Melote House – Lepogo Lodges’ new exclusive-use safari lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Melote House – Lepogo Lodges’ new exclusive-use safari lodge Joining the brand’s well-established Noka Camp, Melote House has officially opened its doors, set within...

dusty pink couch and wooden table and chairs in stark minimalist interior with mountain view

Technology / 02.02.2024

Unlocking the potential of data in the hospitality industry

By: Guest Author

Unlocking the potential of data in the hospitality industry Founder of DataThinkLab, Melanie Rozencwajg, is on a mission is to help boutique hotels and...

News / 01.02.2024

Announcement: Hotel Designs appoints new editor

By: Pauline Brettell

Announcement: Hotel Designs appoints new editor Later this month, Sophie Harper makes her arrival as the new editor of Hotel Designs... As Hotel Designs...

sunset of Dubai skyline, showing new SIRO hotel inside large mixed-use development

Feature / 01.02.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, closes his nearly six-year editorship by taking us through the...

News / 31.01.2024

Hilton marks a milestone with its 600th hotel in Greater China

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton marks a milestone with its 600th hotel in Greater China Hilton recently announced the opening of its landmark 600th hotel in the Greater...

lounge and seating in front of glass doors in penthouse at 1 Mayfair

Feature / 30.01.2024

1 Hotel Mayfair draws back the curtain on its penthouse

By: Pauline Brettell

1 Hotel Mayfair draws back the curtain on its penthouse Located in the heart of historic Mayfair, 1 Hotel Mayfair recently revealed a new...

minimalist white and wood interior in guestroom at Hotel Pátio do Tijolo

Feature / 29.01.2024

Hotel Pátio do Tijolo – a minimalist refuge in the heart of Lisbon

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Pátio do Tijolo – a minimalist refuge in the heart of Lisbon Hotel Pátio do Tijolo has opened its doors in Portugal, offering...

guestroom in The Hoxton Vienna with velvet upholstered headboard and art gallery on the wall

/ 26.01.2024

The Hoxton is waltzing into Vienna

By: Pauline Brettell

The Hoxton is waltzing into Vienna Settling into a Carl Appel-designed modernist landmark, and drawing on stylistic cues from its 1950 architecture The Hoxton...

white sun lounger next to pool in front of palm trees and beach at Gran Meliá Nha Trang

News / 25.01.2024

Gran Meliá make its debut in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Meliá make its debut in Vietnam Located in its own private bay framed by the region’s legendary Fairy Mountain and endless turquoise ocean,...

News / 24.01.2024

Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis

By: Pauline Brettell

Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis A harmony of nature’s serenity and urban vibrancy, Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ second location...

white facade and courtyard with pool at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain

News / 23.01.2024

Raffles Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bahrain

By: Pauline Brettell

Raffles Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bahrain Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Bahrain’s first and only ultra-luxurious all-villa escape, is a captivating palace retreat...

recycled recinder material in a cup spilling onto table surface

Surfaces / 22.01.2024

Surface Design Show 2024 – providing a platform for New Talent and Material Innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Surface Design Show 2024 – providing a platform for New Talent and Material Innovation Surface Design Show continues to be a leading event for...

Atlanta skyline at dusk with Signia by Hilton

News / 22.01.2024

Signia by Hilton debuts in downtown Atlanta

By: Pauline Brettell

Signia by Hilton debuts in downtown Atlanta Hilton is expanding its Georgia portfolio with the first Signia by Hilton property in the state and...

guestroom with doors leading onto balcony at LUX* Marijani

News / 19.01.2024

The Lux Collective Opens its First East Africa Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lux Collective Opens its First East Africa Resort Located on the iconic Pwani Mchangani beach on the North-East coast of Zanzibar, LUX* Marijani...

Exclusive / 18.01.2024

Roundtable: merging spaces & the future of bathroom design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: merging spaces & the future of bathroom design For Hotel Designs’ final roundtable in 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn led a discussion, sponsored by...

Talks BIID at Workspace Design Show in lounge-like auditorium

News / 17.01.2024

Speaker programme unveiled for Workspace Design Show 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Speaker programme unveiled for Workspace Design Show 2024 Sustainability, design trends and development will be the main themes explored during the speaker sessions at...

Bedroom concept - designed in an minimalist

Feature / 17.01.2024

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans Scorpios has announced a new global chapter, opening new properties in Bodrum and Tulum that will...

News / 16.01.2024

Ruby opens debut hotel in Stuttgart

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ruby opens debut hotel in Stuttgart Ruby has opened its latest lean luxury hotel in the heart of Stuttgart's city centre. For the first...

A contemporary, sleek suite inside hotel in Los Cabos

Feature / 16.01.2024

Inside Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos Mexican Hotel Collection Velas Resorts expands its portfolio with a new hotel in Los Cabos that shelters...

couch glass table and wooden chair in tower suite at boca raton

News / 15.01.2024

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

By: Pauline Brettell

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...

News / 12.01.2024

Inside Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection Cardo, the all-new hospitality brand, debuts in the Eternal City with Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection... Slated to open in...

News / 11.01.2024

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom...

A herringbone-like headboard behind hotel bed

/ 11.01.2024

Park Hyatt makes its anticipated arrival into Morocco

By: Hamish Kilburn

Park Hyatt makes its anticipated arrival into Morocco Marking the entry of the iconic Park Hyatt brand into Morocco, the new hotel offers discerning...

Gran Meliá Palazzo Cordusio facade lit up at dusk

News / 10.01.2024

Gran Meliá arrives in Milan

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Meliá arrives in Milan Gran Meliá has opened its first property in Milan - the Palazzo Cordusio, designed as an intersection of Spanish...

Hotel Development / 10.01.2024

St. Regis & AC Hotels by Marriott at China’s ‘Thousand Island Lake’

By: Hamish Kilburn

St. Regis & AC Hotels by Marriott at China’s ‘Thousand Island Lake’ The St. Regis Qiandao Lake and AC Hotel by Marriott Qiandao Lake...

Avoca cocktail bar in Mondrian Hong Kong

News / 09.01.2024

The first Mondrian in Greater China has opened

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Mondrian in Greater China has opened Preparing to fulfil its promise of pushing boundaries, with oversized imagination and instilling the city with...

Desa Potato Head Bali - MUST CREDIT All is Amazing, Paulius Staniunas @allisamazing (42)

News / 09.01.2024

Potato Head Bali officially attains B Corp certification

By: Hamish Kilburn

Potato Head Bali officially attains B Corp certification Potato Head Bali attains B Corporation Certification, reinforcing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility... Potato Head...

Art / 08.01.2024

Industry insight: from ‘singularity art’ to art as a whole

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: from ‘singularity art’ to art as a whole When art becomes a part of the space, there is no more artwork, instead,...

News / 08.01.2024

Early bird promotion now on for MEET UP London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Early bird promotion now on for MEET UP London MEET UP London, Hotel Designs' premium spring networking event, will take place on April 25...

bold wall mural behind marble table and seating in JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco

News / 05.01.2024

JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco reimagined public spaces

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco reimagined public spaces Completing its transformation, the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco has enhanced its luxury urban...

white and cream contemporary interior with blond wood and plants and soft seating on the floor

Feature / 04.01.2024

How these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

How these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design Writer Pauline Brettell sifts through the trends that are directing the travel industry, to...

News / 03.01.2024

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Activos Turisticos de Mexico (ACTUR),...

galaxy gold sphere chandelier from Franklite with contemporary minimalist chair in foreground

Exclusive / 03.01.2024

Roundtable: the emotion of lighting

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: the emotion of lighting Lighting has always been an essential tool in a designers' skillset and now, more than ever, it is being...

Feature / 02.01.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2) Jumping straight into a year that promises to be a rollercoaster of hotel...

Tented accommodation of luxury hotel suite

Feature / 29.12.2023

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024 As we prepare to round-off 2023 in style, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs,...

News / 28.12.2023

IHG’s first conversion Holiday Inn Express hotel in Germany opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

IHG’s first conversion Holiday Inn Express hotel in Germany opens IHG Hotels & Resorts opens Holiday Inn Express Dresden Zentrum in the heart of...

News / 27.12.2023

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

By: Pauline Brettell

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co....

infinity pool and umbrellas at Das Edelweiss

/ 22.12.2023

Reimagined ‘alpine chic’ from Das Edelweiss

By: Pauline Brettell

Reimagined ‘alpine chic’ from Das Edelweiss The Salzburg mountain resort Das Edelweiss has undergone an extensive renovation, taking its spa offering to a new...

seating in lobby at Accor gloucester road by rpa group

In conversation / 20.12.2023

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter...

black wood panelling in an attic room in Lundies House in Scotland

News / 19.12.2023

Lundies House – a northerly bolthole with a touch of luxe

By: Pauline Brettell

Lundies House – a northerly bolthole with a touch of luxe Lundies House –located on the far tip of northwest Scotland, is the latest...

lighting over table designed by Sybille de Margerie for Gabriel Scott

Lighting / 18.12.2023

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023 Lighting is without question one of the gamechangers when it comes to interiors...

square white guestrooms at Odera on Tinos leading onto infinity pool

News / 15.12.2023

Introducing Odera

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Odera A testament to authenticity, the Odera ethos is centred on celebrating Tinos’ traditions, with the aim of both transforming and respecting this...

Exclusive / 14.12.2023

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer Lansdowne Club, the historic members' club in the heart of Mayfair in London, has...

sunlight through window of Venice Venice hotel onto brick wall and reclining statue

Feature / 13.12.2023

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde

By: Pauline Brettell

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde After a five year restoration, The Venice Venice Hotel has opened its 13th-century Venetian-Byzantine doors, breathing...

room set with curved grey couch and round table and chair with Arte Kharga wallcovering behind

Surfaces / 13.12.2023

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, runs through some of the statement...

wooden alcove with built in seating and beds in ROOMS Batumi

News / 12.12.2023

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea Georgian hospitality group, ROOMS, a member of Design Hotels, has announced the official opening of ROOMS Batumi...

Peacock Alley in Waldorf Astoria Orlando

News / 12.12.2023

Waldorf Astoria Orlando unveils its new look

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria Orlando unveils its new look The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Orlando has unveiled a property-wide reimagination led by interior design firm Parker Torres...

guestroom in Bob W Osterbro with walls in taupe and white and patterned throw on bed

News / 11.12.2023

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property Tech-driven, design-led serviced apartment brand Bob W continues its rapid expansion across Europe with the...

central lobby in Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr with fountain, plants and glass covered roof

News / 11.12.2023

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace Four Seasons has announced its arrival in Morocco’s capital in early 2024 with a spectacular oceanside property, having...

News / 08.12.2023

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania Kempinski Poinana Brasov, the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana...

tiled and glass surfaces with wooden chairs in Trailborn lobby

News / 08.12.2023

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains

By: Pauline Brettell

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains New hospitality brand, Trailborn, rooted in and inspired by the great American outdoors, prepares to...

curved seating in the spa with ceramic wall art and paintings in spa at Four Seasons Atlanta

Wellness / 07.12.2023

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

By: Pauline Brettell

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Guided by the qualities of light, HBA Atlanta has completed the...

Exclusive / 07.12.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023 Rounding off this year's three-part editorial series to celebrate The Brit List 2023, here are...

A rustic bathroom inside a 12-century building in Italy

Feature / 06.12.2023

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages

By: Hamish Kilburn

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages Vocabolo Moscatelli, a restoration journey of soulful proportions, is sheltered inside a 12th-century monastery-turned...

sunloungers and pool with seaview at Bali

News / 06.12.2023

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia Perched on the island’s southernmost tip at Ungasan, Umana Bali marks the brand’s first resort...

W Edinburgh contemporary design inside suite

Feature / 05.12.2023

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city Seven years on from when Marriott first teased the arrival of W Hotels debut...

Hotel Development / 04.12.2023

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion...

pool and lighting with loungers on the side in spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London,

News / 01.12.2023

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, will be home to a new signature Spa, providing the perfect antidote...

black and white chequered floor, palm trees and bar in the lobby at Casa Lucia

News / 01.12.2023

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires Housed in the famed Edificio Mihanovic building on the stylish Calle Arroyo,...