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News / 08.01.2024

Early bird promotion now on for MEET UP London

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,...

Brit List / 30.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023 With The Brit List 2023 hot off the press, showcasing the profiles of the leading...

Bathrooms / 30.11.2023

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: democratising design in style As the first day of HIX drew to a close, conversation was flowing on the Crosswater stand as...

aerial view of Alphonse Island resort with beach, palm trees and swimming pool

News / 29.11.2023

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

By: Pauline Brettell

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island Alphonse Island, Seychelles, has undergone a programme of refurbishment and development that enhances its offering and reflects its...

Co-founder and CEO of Bob W Niko Karstikko

News / 29.11.2023

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint Bob W is spearheading a ‘Show Us Your Numbers’ campaign calling for the hospitality...

Industry opinion / 28.11.2023

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality Highlighting the recently completed project in St. Regis Hotel in Cairo by the Michael Graves...

WOW!house 2023 House of Rohl Bathroom by Studio Mica Photography James McDonald image 1

Competition / 28.11.2023

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: 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...

2 sun loungers between palm trees on the beach at hotel San Cristobal

News / 27.11.2023

Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury Hotel San Cristóbal, the Bunkhouse group’s first international property, has revealed a handful of new additions...

render of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley lobby with chairs surrounding fireplace

News / 27.11.2023

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah

By: Pauline Brettell

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah Slated for late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will expand Hyatt’s brand presence in a vibrant...

seating and textiles in the lobby in The StandardX Melbourne

News / 27.11.2023

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept In February 2024, the iconic lifestyle hotel brand will debut its inaugural The StandardX concept in Melbourne,...

Render of luxury pools at new Curio by Hilton hotel in Dominican Republic

News / 24.11.2023

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic

By: Hamish Kilburn

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic Expected to open in 2024, Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton will bolster Hilton’s...

Locke am Platz lobby in tones of terracotta

News / 24.11.2023

Locke steps into Switzerland in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke steps into Switzerland in style Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced its expansion into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property,...

NH Collection Paris Champs Élysées_Facade

Hotel Development / 24.11.2023

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024 Minor Hotels will launch three new hotels in Paris in 2024 and 2025 under...

Collage of The Brit List 2023 interior designers

Exclusive / 23.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2023 was published, which profiles the leading interior...

render of outdoor dining terrace in stone and wood with plants and view over the sea on Patmos island Greece

News / 23.11.2023

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos

By: Pauline Brettell

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement to bring The Luxury Collection to the...

Hotel Development / 22.11.2023

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China At the heart of the city’s newest mixed-use development project, Hangzhou Centre Towers, Four Seasons...

Kempinski Grace Bay_Turks and Caicos_Aerial View_copyright Kempinski Hotels

Hotel Development / 21.11.2023

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach Kempinski Grace Bay blends rich heritage of internationally renowned hospitality brand with beautiful by nature serenity...

News / 21.11.2023

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this...

gold vaulted ceiling in the cream lobby with planted wall in The Singapore EDITION

News / 21.11.2023

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore Firmly rooted in the EDITION brand’s strong sense of refined, timeless design and...

columns and candlelight leading into the spa at The St Regis Tamuda Bay

News / 20.11.2023

St. Regis debuts in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis debuts in Morocco The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, Morocco has opened, bringing with it the glamorous spirit and...

brown leather sofa with blue throw and grey and taupe walls and fabrics in Cove Kensington Apartment

News / 17.11.2023

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea

By: Pauline Brettell

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea Extended stay pioneer edyn has announced the opening of its newest property, Cove Huntingdon House, under...

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and collage of The Brit List Awards

Feature / 15.11.2023

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and lead judge for The Brit List...

green upholstered headboard in guestroom with pink velvet chair and industrial style windows in The Store Oxford

News / 15.11.2023

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed

By: Pauline Brettell

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed Slated to launch in early 2024 on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits...

tented safari camp and thorn trees at dusk at Angama-Amboseli Kenya

News / 14.11.2023

Angama Amboseli opens in Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

Angama Amboseli opens in Kenya Angama Amboseli has officially opened in the heart of Kenya’s Kimana Sanctuary – one of the last havens for...

view into hotel guestroom in Paris across bed to rounded art deco style window

News / 14.11.2023

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, inspired by the Golden Age of travel

By: Pauline Brettell

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, inspired by the Golden Age of travel Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, the new Parisian lifestyle hotel in the vibrant Left...

exterior facade of art'otel London Hoxton lit up at night

News / 13.11.2023

art’otel London Hoxton sets ‘moving in’ date

By: Pauline Brettell

art’otel London Hoxton sets ‘moving in’ date Fusing innovative architectural design and art-inspired interiors, art'otel London Hoxton has set its opening for March 2024...

burnt orange sofa at foot of the bed in Four Seasons New York guestroom with low lighting and art on the wall

Feature / 13.11.2023

Change of suite for Four Seasons New York Downtown

By: Pauline Brettell

Change of suite for Four Seasons New York Downtown Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of...

Moxy Tromso with mountains in the background

Podcast / 09.11.2023

Designing Moxy Tromsø around mountains and the Northern Lights

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing Moxy Tromsø around mountains and the Northern Lights Moxy Tromsø was designed to encourage guests to look up and out – towards Norwegian...

News / 08.11.2023

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific

By: Hamish Kilburn

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific ME Guangzhou is set to open in 2027, becoming, what Meliá describes as, "a benchmark hotel for...

double bed in hotel guestroom alongside window with textiles and wallcovering in contemporary neutrals

News / 07.11.2023

The latest chapter in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

The latest chapter in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina renovation The newly-renovated guestrooms and Kronenhof Suite by designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, represent the latest chapter...

Suite view from Hilton hotel in Cancun - overlooking the ocean

Hotel Development / 07.11.2023

Hilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico Hilton opens the 540-key Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All‑Inclusive Resort, which becomes the group's 90th hotel in Mexico......

neutral colour palette in guestroom at The Newman Hotel in London

News / 06.11.2023

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman

By: Pauline Brettell

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman Sitting on its namesake Newman Street in Fitzrovia, The Newman, one of 2024’s...

Three renders of Marriott hotels opening in Vietnam

Hotel Development / 06.11.2023

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the...

black and white image collage showing glass art installation over stair well by Zhengyin art

Art / 06.11.2023

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space....

Firebreather at The Brit List Awards 2023

Exclusive / 03.11.2023

In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023 In the spirit of the theme around The Brit List Awards 2023, 'creativity' was not...

Exclusive / 02.11.2023

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced The winners of 12 individual categories, including Interior Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year...

News / 01.11.2023

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece Rosewood Hotels & Resorts embraces Mediterranean living by announcing that the hotel group will open...

exterior facade with signage and plants at Hotel Per La

News / 31.10.2023

Hotel Per La signed as Autograph Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Per La signed as Autograph Collection Hotel Per La has joined Marriotts Autograph Collection of independent hotels, handpicked for their unique attributes and...

Lobby of W New York Union Square, with running from stairs that spills into the lobby carpet

Exclusive / 31.10.2023

Rediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and the host of Travel By Design, a...

english inn tudor style hotel at voco Lythe Hill

Hotel Development / 30.10.2023

Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025 First launched in 2018, voco hotels is one of IHG’s fastest-growing brands with...

palm trees surround wooden deck with wicker lounging chairs at Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta

News / 30.10.2023

Banyan Tree retreats to the river with new hotel in Java

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree retreats to the river with new hotel in Java Following hotel openings in China, Japan and Thailand last year, Banyan Tree Group’s...

aerial view looking down on footprint of Stavros Tis Minthis by Woods Bagot

News / 30.10.2023

Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored

By: Pauline Brettell

Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored Woods Bagot has restored and reinterpreted the historic Cypriot village of Stavros Tis Minthis as a...

News / 27.10.2023

The Brit List Awards 2023 SOLD OUT

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2023 SOLD OUT The Brit List Awards 2023 takes place on November 1 at Circa Embankment, where 12 individual winners...

outdoor swimming pool surrounded by rooms and foliage at Aqua Sana Elveden Forest spa

Wellness / 27.10.2023

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest

By: Pauline Brettell

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest Sparcstudio has worked alongside Center Parcs own spa experts to help create and design the new ‘Forest Spa’...

view from across the street to facade of Kensington High Street Hotel

News / 27.10.2023

Planning permission secured for one of London’s largest new hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Planning permission secured for one of London’s largest new hotels Studio Moren was part of the team that secured planning consent on behalf of...

Exclusive / 26.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the...

Panel discussion at Poltrona Frau with Hamish Kilburn, Jessica Morrison and Marie Soliman

Exclusive / 26.10.2023

Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, shares his takeaways from a recent panel discussion he hosted, inside...

Technology / 25.10.2023

The key to intelligent integration and control in hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

The key to intelligent integration and control in hotels Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, delves deeper into how the company exploits the power of the...

rendering of facade from street level of Canopy by Hilton Warsaw

News / 25.10.2023

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton Slated to open in 2025, Hilton has confirmed a franchise agreement with TFG Hotels to...

render of side view of Gran Melia Dubai facade and infinity pool overlooking the beach

News / 24.10.2023

Meliá expands its presence in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

The signing of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah completes the group's Dubai hotel portfolio. The resort will be located in Port de La Mer, a...

streetlevel lobby with suspended lighting of Movenpick Hotel Tallinn

News / 23.10.2023

Mövenpick opens in Tallinn, Estonia

By: Pauline Brettell

Mövenpick opens in Tallinn, Estonia The first Mövenpick hotel in the Baltic countries has opened its doors, introducing a new level of its Swiss...

aerial view across dubai with Bluewaters development in foreground

News / 20.10.2023

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters

By: Pauline Brettell

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group, have inked a landmark deal with Dubai Holding, to introduce a unique...

Exclusive / 19.10.2023

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, spent 48 hours with Gessi, in Milan and...

cafe with wooden furniture and ceiling and olive green safetred flooring from Tarkett

Roundtable / 19.10.2023

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design With so much emphasis on the the need for flexible design solutions and the blurring of...

king guestroom at W sydney with sweeping view across the harbour

News / 18.10.2023

W Hotels make a triumphant return to Sydney

By: Pauline Brettell

W Hotels make a triumphant return to Sydney Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become...

aerial view of proposed city planning for Indonesia’s new capital city, Ibu Kota Negara Nusantara.

News / 18.10.2023

Marriott International signs on plans for three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International signs on plans for three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city Marriott International has announced it has signed a Hotel Management Agreement...

view from cushioned seating across pool to umbrellas and views across Ibiza

News / 17.10.2023

Sneak peek: Fincadelica Xarraca from The Fincadelica Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Fincadelica Xarraca from The Fincadelica Collection The Fincadelica Collection has announced the launch of a new luxury villa for 2024 on the...

aerial view of Kimpton Algarve proposed plan and design

News / 16.10.2023

IHG debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal IHG Hotels & Resorts' global growth continues with the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico, reinforcing the...

external facade and view of Hyatt House south Melbourne from street level

News / 16.10.2023

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia Slated to open in 2025, Hyatt House South Melbourne will mark the entry of the Hyatt...

view across pool with palm trees and columns down the length

News / 13.10.2023

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz

By: Pauline Brettell

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz Serving as a gateway to the Sahara, The Residence Douz is Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ first...

Arial view of Paradis Beachcomber in Mauritius. The image shows both above-shots of villas and the clear blue sea

Exclusive / 12.10.2023

Paradis Beachcomber unveils €12 million transformation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Paradis Beachcomber unveils €12 million transformation EXCLUSIVE: Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa in Mauritius has emerged from a €12 million renovation with a...

Podcast / 12.10.2023

Restoring a national treasure: creating The Marmorosch Bucharest

By: Hamish Kilburn

Restoring a national treasure: creating The Marmorosch Bucharest Architect Indre Sangus of YES.design.architecture joined Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, on Travel By Design,...

two freestanding copper baths in front of rounded windows with stained glass detail and view across denver

News / 11.10.2023

Urban Cowboy Hotels expands its portfolio west

By: Pauline Brettell

Urban Cowboy Hotels expands its portfolio west Boutique hotel and lifestyle brand Urban Cowboy, will plant its flag out west with the opening of...

cosy corner in hotel Seeblick apartment with wood clad walls, woollen textiles and soft lighting

News / 11.10.2023

Introducing Hotel Seeblick – hygge reloaded by NOA

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Hotel Seeblick – hygge reloaded by NOA Even a smaller redesign can create a strong project response – design studio NOA stepped up...

seating and tables in dark interior of Next hotel lobby in Melbourne with reflective surfaces and patterned carpet

News / 10.10.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne Hilton and Vista Hospitality Group Partner have announced plans for Next Hotel Melbourne to join Curio Collection...

natural raw edge wood table in hotel room2 belfast guestroom decorated in olive green and orange

Feature / 10.10.2023

Sneak peek inside the latest room2 opening in Belfast

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak 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...

artists impression of futuristic suspended pool in mountain setting of proposed Marriott hotel in Neom Trojena

News / 09.10.2023

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in...

guestroom with ceiling fan and art in kimpton mallorca

Hotel Development / 06.10.2023

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California The new hotel, Kimpton Pacific Grove Hotel, which is expected to 'embrace the coastal city’s...

render of proposed guestroom and suite in Janu Tokyo

News / 05.10.2023

The first Janu hotel prepares to make its mark on Tokyo

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Janu hotel prepares to make its mark on Tokyo Pioneering a new direction in luxury hospitality, Aman’s sister brand Janu is set...

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