Industry News • Hotel Designs

Exclusive / 05.10.2023

Roundtable: embracing residential style in hospitality design

Roundtable: embracing residential style in hospitality design Ahead of Focus 2023, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, in close collaboration with Dedar, invited a...

rendering of exterior design of swimming pool and courtyard area of Hotel Daphne by Bunkhouse

News / 04.10.2023

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston

By: Pauline Brettell

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston Bunkhouse, the Austin-based hospitality group, continues its path of expansion with this second project in Houston... Known...

white bed in a white room with white furniture and fittings and doors opening onto balcony and greenery at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

Feature / 04.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023 From bold brand statements to bijoux boutique offerings - writer Pauline Brettell rounds up an eclectic...

pink and purple theatrical interior at hotel Draken

Feature / 03.10.2023

The dragon awakes – inside Hotel Draken

By: Pauline Brettell

The dragon awakes – inside Hotel Draken Award-winning Swedish design agency, Stylt, has designed Hotel Draken by drawing inspiration from its natural ties to...

Podcast / 03.10.2023

Bali but not as you know it: designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bali but not as you know it: designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Carl Almeida, Principal at p49 Deesign, to...

Social Business Space render, designed by New Heritage Design

Exclusive / 03.10.2023

Designing the ‘stages’ for Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing the ‘stages’ for Independent Hotel Show 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Hannah Lohan, Creative Director at New Heritage Design, who talks...

Exclusive / 02.10.2023

Meet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2023 One month prior to the hotel design community gathering for The Brit List...

neutral tones in the living room with a cream couch in Gulaid House by BobW

News / 29.09.2023

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House Short-stay apartment operator Bob W has entered prime London, merging tech with tradition with its latest opening in...

exterior view of red brick facade of westminster fire station london

News / 28.09.2023

ALTIDO transforms Westminster Fire Station into design-led living units

By: Pauline Brettell

ALTIDO transforms Westminster Fire Station into design-led living units Property management company ALTIDO has transformed the historic Westminster Fire Station into a premium accommodation...

Birdseye view of black and white installation at Hart Shoreditch during LDF 2023

Feature / 27.09.2023

Panel discussion: using design as a force for good

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: using design as a force for good In the heart of London Design Festival, Hart Shoreditch sheltered an art and ceramic installation...

render of proposed tropical modernist design by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia

News / 27.09.2023

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic Four Seasons and Cisneros Real Estate have announced plans for the development of Four Seasons Resort...

blue carpet leading into Fontainbleu Las Vegas casino floor below curved ceiling

/ 26.09.2023

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

By: Pauline Brettell

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the...

colourful guestroom at Hotel de la Boetie with pink bed linen blue patterned wall and green carpet

News / 25.09.2023

Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie

By: Pauline Brettell

Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie French hotel group Touriste, has thrown open the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie –...

dark central bar with windows on either side and a reflective ceiling in Nyx Bar DoubleTree by Hilton Korea

News / 25.09.2023

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea

By: Pauline Brettell

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea Hilton’s fast growing upscale brand has expanded its footprint with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo...

The Largo bedroom - architectural feature on the roof

Feature / 22.09.2023

Space Copenhagen redefines luxury in Porto inside The Largo

By: Hamish Kilburn

Space Copenhagen redefines luxury in Porto inside The Largo Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Singe Bindlev Henriksen, the Founders...

moss green couch with plants in the background and textured natural carpet on the floor

Trends / 20.09.2023

Trend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23

By: Pauline Brettell

Trend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23 From biophilic design to bold colours, dopamine dressing to earthy tones, Hotel...

view across still pond through pillars to lanscape beyond in the EDITION hotel in Dali China

News / 20.09.2023

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali Marriott International has recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to introduce the...

view of interior of London’s Business Design Centre from second floor looking down at people in trade show

Events / 20.09.2023

Workspace Design Show prepares for its 3rd UK edition

By: Pauline Brettell

Workspace Design Show prepares for its 3rd UK edition Workspace Design Show, the leading trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns...

draped curtains around bed in outdoor camp with wooden chair and tray with coffee

News / 19.09.2023

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

By: Pauline Brettell

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based...

Loop & Friends bathroom washbasins by Villeroy & Boch on stone counter with wooden stool in front of window and bamboo

Bathrooms / 19.09.2023

Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard

By: Pauline Brettell

Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard Joining the ranks of Europe's biggest manufacturers of bathroom products, Villeroy & Boch AG has...

eclectic seating and table with wicker lamp in green carpets in public area of Locke East side Gallery

News / 18.09.2023

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened the fourteenth property in its portfolio and its first...

Podcast / 18.09.2023

Designing St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Tatiana Sheveleva, Co-Founder of Chapi Chapo Design, to understand...

the pink and grey turn of the century style facade of Hotel Citta with marble statue in foreground

News / 15.09.2023

Miniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul Giovanni Podini, fascinated by the history and architecture of the Stadt Hotel Città has collaborated...

dramatic view over Chicago from floor-to-ceiling windows in the Presidential Suite St Regis Chicago

Review / 15.09.2023

Stepping into the Presidential Suite of the St. Regis Chicago

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping into the Presidential Suite of the St. Regis Chicago Designed by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, the Presidential Suite of St. Regis Chicago...

Exclusive / 14.09.2023

The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced Regarded and respected globally as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects,...

exterior view of terrace at Minthis Hills with square frame opening into guestroom

Feature / 14.09.2023

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design In pursuit of wonder – the future of the luxury hotel industry is written...

blue bench seating on either side of tables set for breakfast with views over Cannes and the Mediterranean

News / 13.09.2023

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut

By: Pauline Brettell

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut With stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean from its rooftop bar, the 129-key Canopy by Hilton Cannes...

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Preview / 13.09.2023

Editor’s pick: what’s on at London Design Festival 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: what’s on at London Design Festival 2023 London Design Festival is about bring the design community one of the most immersive and...

Render of luxury chalet living area in Meribel - Purple Ski

Feature / 13.09.2023

Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France? Hotel Designs has identified a new chalet about to arrive in Méribel this year, which...

Exterior view of farmhouse and swimming pool at COMO Podere San Filippo

News / 12.09.2023

Sneak peek: unveiling the new Podere San Filippo from COMO

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: unveiling the new Podere San Filippo from COMO COMO Castello Del Nero, situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Chianti Hills, has...

diagrammatic image showing the recycling process of the Grohe Everstream shower

Feature / 12.09.2023

Is the hospitality sector ready for recycled water fittings?

By: Pauline Brettell

Is the hospitality sector ready for recycled water fittings? With the launch of its first water-recycling shower, Everstream, GROHE is revolutionising the showering experience...

Feature / 12.09.2023

Inside newly opened The Peninsula London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside newly opened The Peninsula London The doors are open, and Hotel Designs can finally get its foot in the door of The Peninsula...

guestroom in Mondrian hotel in cream and neutral colours with view over Hong Kong harbour

News / 12.09.2023

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in...

sunset tones mural painted on the wall behind a bed with a wicker headboard and brass sidelamps in hotel Indigo bordeaux

News / 11.09.2023

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights

By: Pauline Brettell

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights IHG Hotels & Resorts has accelerated the growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle estate in...

Exclusive / 09.09.2023

The Brit List Awards 2023: meet the sponsors

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2023: meet the sponsors As the industry prepares for The Brit List Awards 2023, Hotel Designs' the premier event of...

restaurant and bar with wooden surfaces and beams with blue accents

News / 07.09.2023

Montage Deer Valley unveils its renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Montage Deer Valley unveils its renovation Drawing inspiration from the Wasatch Mountain region, Montage Deer Valley has completed an extensive renovation of all of...

panel discussion on stage at independent hotel show IHS

News / 07.09.2023

Innovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Innovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only business event for the boutique...

guestroom with window looking out over the city at night and vintage phone on the bed next to items of clothing

Feature / 06.09.2023

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking...

two chairs and a table on a balcony of Nobu San Sebastian in front of ornate balustrade with sea view

News / 06.09.2023

Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors Nobu Hotel San Sebastián has finally opened its much anticipated doors as the fifth hotel in Spain...

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, with a collage of hotel stories from August 2023.

Opinion / 05.09.2023

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design Hotel Designs’ Editor, Hamish Kilburn, was left speechless this month, and it wasn’t just from...

pale timber minimalist interior of Italian alpine cabin Atto

News / 05.09.2023

Introducing Atto Suites – mindful simplicity in the South Tyrol

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Atto Suites – mindful simplicity in the South Tyrol When the former bakery in Innichen was up for sale, the owners of Atto wanted to...

kingsize bed in guest room with cirved window overlooking split and wooden panelling behind the bed

News / 04.09.2023

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia

By: Pauline Brettell

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia Situated in the tallest building in Croatia, AC Hotels by Marriott has announced its brand debut in...

Exclusive / 01.09.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn digs deep to identify what will be the hottest hotels opening in September...

dark, moody bar in rosewood Munich with focus lighting and statement mural on the wall

News / 01.09.2023

Rosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria Rosewood Munich, the first German property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, is...

dark orange, red and black recycled chairs from ?Fritz Hansen in a restaurant setting with sea view

Sustainability / 30.08.2023

In conversation with: Morten Lund Petersen on sustainable furniture design

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Morten Lund Petersen on sustainable furniture design Having been in the audience in the Fritz Hansen showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week,...

wood and stone colours in dramatic pillared hotel entrance at Bab Al shams

News / 30.08.2023

Bab Al Shams – reimagined as a A Rare Finds resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Bab Al Shams – reimagined as a A Rare Finds resort With a design by LW Design, Nakheel and Kerzner International launched its first...

loft interior at Bowie House with double aspect windows and open plan design with bathroom behind the bed

News / 29.08.2023

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury Bowie House, part of Auberge Resorts Collection, is a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the...

Feature / 29.08.2023

Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game Ahead of joining the team at Hotel Designs for the opening panel discussion at Tech in Hospitality...

curved seating in gold and black in front of a marble backlit bar in the Miami speakeasy designed by Bernerd

News / 25.08.2023

Exclusive – a first look at the oceanfront speakeasy by Tara Bernerd

By: Pauline Brettell

Exclusive – a first look at the oceanfront speakeasy by Tara Bernerd Tara Bernerd, the British doyenne of luxury hotel and yacht design, has...

wooden floors, blue carpet and chandelier in the bedroom and suite in Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

News / 25.08.2023

Waldorf Astoria makes its debut in Egypt

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria makes its debut in Egypt Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion into Egypt and the African continent with the...

Bob W guestroom with wooden headboard and art above on the wall in Kaarti Helsinki

News / 24.08.2023

Bob W expands its footprint into Helsinki

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands its footprint into Helsinki Located in the heart of the city's lively Kaartinkaupunki area, alternative accommodation specialist Bob W has secured...

blue wall and coral upholstered headboard with white pillows and art on the wall at the Broadwick Soho

News / 23.08.2023

Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors Broadwick Soho, created by a group of friends, is getting ready to open in...

3D printed interior designed by BIG for El Cosmico Marfa

Exclusive / 23.08.2023

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards

By: Pauline Brettell

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards Writer Pauline Brettell cuts through the noise to uncover the hotel concepts that are currently on...

cream and beige seating around a bar with floor to ceiling windows looking out over dubai marina and city

News / 22.08.2023

Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina With interiors by LW Design, Vida Dubai Marina is a lifestyle destination in the enviable location adjacent to the...

double bed in centre of room with floor to ceiling windows looking out over Sri Lankan landscape at Hilton Yala Resort

News / 21.08.2023

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka Opening late August, Hilton Yala Resort is a new resort located on the edge of Sri Lanka’s...

monc store interior with textured wavy roof winning a surface design award

News / 21.08.2023

Surface Design Awards are open for entries

By: Pauline Brettell

Surface Design Awards are open for entries Organised by Surface Design Show, the Awards highlight the work of industry's leading architects and designers, judged...

grey and brown victorian tiled floor in front of period fireplace flanked by chairs in One Sloane

News / 18.08.2023

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea One Sloane will be officially opening its doors in September 2023 — this...

News / 17.08.2023

JW Marriott arrives in Dallas, Texas

By: Hamish Kilburn

JW Marriott arrives in Dallas, Texas JW Marriott Dallas Arts District opens, marking the brand's debuts in thriving arts district... JW Marriott Dallas Arts...

wooden ceilings and cream floors and walls in a guestroom with wooden bed detail and white and cream fabrics in Paradisus Salinus

News / 15.08.2023

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote opens in a reimagined architectural landmark

By: Pauline Brettell

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote opens in a reimagined architectural landmark Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote is the second hotel in Spain for luxury brand Paradisus by Meliá....

high volume barrelled ceiling in the palm court at Boca Roca with pillars on either side of central bar

News / 14.08.2023

Rockwell Group reimagines Boca Raton Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Rockwell Group reimagines Boca Raton Resort In celebration of the historic hotel’s 100th anniversary, Rockwell Group completes an inspired redesign of Boca Raton, uncovering...

lobby of St Regis Jakarta with statement ceiling lights and plush pink and teal blue seating

News / 11.08.2023

Champalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta

By: Pauline Brettell

Champalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta New York-based interior design studio, Champalimaud Design, has created extraordinary spaces throughout the St. Regis...

The OWO Residences Albion Nord_Master Bedroom

Exclusive / 10.08.2023

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects Editor Hamish Kilburn accepted a very special invitation from Geoff Hull, Director at EPR...

organic shape of the Whale Bar takes inspiration from the sea and uses local materials

Feature / 09.08.2023

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature Designed by WOW Architects, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort combines innovative contemporary design with...

Maroma hotel bed set into arched alcove with a wicker woven headboard behind, blue striped pillows and ceramic bedside lamps

News / 08.08.2023

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya

By: Pauline Brettell

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, has made its much-anticipated return with interiors by the design studio...

gold and cream and marble finishes in the guestroom with a seaview in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental By Champalimaud Design

News / 07.08.2023

A design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

By: Pauline Brettell

A design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Champalimaud Design returns this iconic landmark, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, to its palatial...

red and white striped umbrellas above tables and sunloungers around the pool at El fuerte marbella

News / 04.08.2023

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn

By: Pauline Brettell

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn El Fuerte Marbella, a family-owned hotel, has recently re-opened following an extensive transformation. Making its mark on...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Interview / 03.08.2023

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start anticipating the new trends and continuing conversations at trade shows like HIX...

Exclusive / 03.08.2023

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design The hotel design community were invited to a live panel discussion at the Gabriel Scott showroom...

view across the beach and swimming pool from The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami

News / 03.08.2023

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel...

News / 03.08.2023

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023 On September 18 – 19, at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London...

outdoor terraced seating overlooking the sea at Mandarin Oriental costa Navarino

VIP arrivals / 02.08.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to...

render of proposed building to shelter Melia Halong Bay in Vietnam

News / 02.08.2023

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has signed an agreement for a new hotel...

guestroom in Mama Shelter Dijon with walls in shades of terracotta pink and patterned carpets with comic strip lighting

News / 31.07.2023

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon

By: Pauline Brettell

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon Mama Shelter has just launched its latest hotel in the capital city of the historical Burgundy region...

News / 31.07.2023

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius The spirited, forward-thinking resort on the east coast of Mauritius, LUX* Belle Mare, will reopen with...

shell-like colours and textures in the entrance and peacock alley by HBA in the Waldorf Astoria Cancun

News / 28.07.2023

HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments HBA San Francisco conceived a story of place for the interiors of Waldorf Astoria Cancun, with...

wooden beams and floor to ceiling windows with views across the veld in the lobby at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

News / 28.07.2023

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Sitting within the protected Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Lodge, the latest addition to the Meliá Collection has...

Meetup North panel discussion in the lobby of YOTEL Manchester

MEET UP North / 27.07.2023

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces The sun was shining outside, while inside YOTEL Manchester, MEET UP North was throwing a light on design...

Lounge area inside Hyatt Regency Hotel in London Blackfriars

Feature / 27.07.2023

The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

By: Hamish Kilburn

The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars THDP, the interior design studio tasked to reimagine the interiors of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, was...

lounge in moroccan house with clay walls and cream wall carpet with leather sofas and natural fibre lampshades

Feature / 26.07.2023

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa Designed by Studio KO, Villa D is a contemporary Moroccan haven set just outside the vibrant city...

facade and view inside of Bob W apartments in Athens at night with interior lighting

News / 26.07.2023

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator Bob W is making further inroads into the European short-term rental market...

aparthotel guestroom suite with bed in front of dark blue wall and plants in the foreground

News / 25.07.2023

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower Following a seven restoration of Book Tower, hospitality company Method Co. and real estate developer, Bedrock,...

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and panellists on stage at IHS

News / 25.07.2023

Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show (IHS), the UK’s only trade event dedicated to the boutique and independent hotel...

Exclusive / 24.07.2023

Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 The judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 have been announced weeks before the application...

curved ceiling above floor to ceiling windows looking across to the mountains from Puradies resort by NOA

News / 21.07.2023

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature A breathtaking mountain backdrop, lush green meadows, a small lake and plenty of fresh air, all...

wood and white interior with sauna and large square window looking out over the city in a design by Design Command

Roundtable / 20.07.2023

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design 'Stimulating wellness through design’ is a topic that is unquestionably under scrutiny. To cut through the sensory noise, Editor...

Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East - sneak peek into room

Hotel Development / 19.07.2023

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK Roadchef has teamed up with Wyndham to open Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, the first hotel...

round tables with mid century chairs in front of a fireplace looking across to seating and a window out to sea at cafe in York Beach Surf Club

News / 18.07.2023

Modern minimalism meets Maine, at the York Beach Surf Club

By: Pauline Brettell

Modern minimalism meets Maine, at the York Beach Surf Club Located on the coast of southern Maine, the York Beach Surf Club, recently restored...

News / 17.07.2023

Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021 Nay Palad hideaway is situated on the southeastern top of the island of Siargao in...

Render of Members Suite at Independent Hotel Show London 2023

Feature / 14.07.2023

Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 Hotel Designs meets design studio Cocoon & Bauer, returning as a design partner to...

three floor to ceiling arched windows behind the white and wood lobby bar in the Ritz Carlton Naples

News / 14.07.2023

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ storied history has arrived, with the legendary beachfront resort unveiling...

COMO Metropolitan Singapore hotel guestroom in grey and white with a yellow pillow on the bed and views across Singapore

News / 13.07.2023

COMO sets a date for the opening of COMO Metropolitan Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO sets a date for the opening of COMO Metropolitan Singapore COMO Hotels and Resort’s global portfolio continues to grow with its first hotel...

industrial style bathroom with open shower, exposed brick and art above the vanity , with fittings from GRAFF

Exclusive / 13.07.2023

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design's latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore...

palm trees and sunbeds line the swimming pool the LUX Zanzibar hotel

News / 12.07.2023

The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar Flying the LUX flag in the new destination of Zanzibar, global hospitality group The Lux Collective...

Feature / 12.07.2023

First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites

By: Hamish Kilburn

First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites The new suites at Parga Beach Resort will add a new layer of luxury,...

An establishing shot of Paradis Beachcomber, a hotel in Mauritius that rests at the foot of the mountain Le Mourne

Feature / 11.07.2023

Redesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Redesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius Editor Hamish Kilburn was in Mauritius to explore how Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, the island’s first...

Black Sand Beachfront Suite Queen_Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Feature / 11.07.2023

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an extensive redesign in its hotel in Kona,...

arabic screens and stone coloured tiles from Atals Concorde line the corridor at the Zanzibar resort

Feature / 10.07.2023

Designing the surfaces inside Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa

By: Pauline Brettell

Designing the surfaces inside Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa Atlas Concorde porcelain tiles play a leading role in the indoor and outdoor design of...

Exclusive / 10.07.2023

In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023 The hotel design and hospitality community gathered at YOTEL Manchester on July 6, 2023,...

A mix-match of furniture and art in hotel lobby

Feature / 07.07.2023

Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill Ruby Zoe, designed by Matthew Balon and Squire & Partners, becomes Ruby's second property in London to open....