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view across double bed with brown throw and blue cushions to windows and seaview in guestroom in Zel Mallorca

News / 07.07.2023

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL is the new lifestyle brand born from a collaboration between Meliá...

guestroom in Intercontinental Rome with dark grey wall behind the bed, white linen and grey and wood surfaces with seating in window area

News / 06.07.2023

IA Interior Architects complete first international hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

IA Interior Architects complete first international hotel For its return to Italy after a seven-year absence, the luxury brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts chose...

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

Video / 06.07.2023

Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design To celebrate the launch of House of Rohl and Studio Mica’s involvement in the Wow! House...

guest suite with double bed looking through a screen and shelving across seating to terrace and pool

Hotel Development / 05.07.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened its doors –located near the picturesque...

Bar in the hotel La Fantaisie with wallpapered floral ceiling and vintage lights around a central backlit bar

Feature / 04.07.2023

La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris

By: Pauline Brettell

La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris Taking root on the bustling Rue Cadet, La Fantaisie is the latest...

seating area in ember Locke in shades of terracotta and green with plants and wicker furniture

Feature / 04.07.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique, to big and bold in Budapest, this months hotel openings perfectly illustrate...

W Budapest suite with gold details and blue accents

Feature / 30.06.2023

Go bold or go home – a sneak peek inside W Budapest

By: Hamish Kilburn

Go bold or go home – a sneak peek inside W Budapest Ahead of its opening next month, Hotel Designs got a sneak peek...

Wide shot of Roundtable full of designers and architects

Exclusive / 29.06.2023

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn gathered a cluster of designers inside the Sanipex showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week to moderate...

Pnoé Breathing Life lobby and main hub with low level furniture

Editor's Letter / 29.06.2023

Editor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design To conclude Pride Month 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares a behind-the-scenes on the...

two round grey chairs facing out over an arctic view in Moxy Tromso

News / 28.06.2023

Moxy Hotels debuts in the arctic playground of Tromsø

By: Pauline Brettell

Moxy Hotels debuts in the arctic playground of Tromsø Moxy Hotels has opened Moxy Tromsø in Northern Norway. Operated by Core Hospitality A/S, the...

Awards / 27.06.2023

Applications now open for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Applications now open for The Brit List Awards 2023 The Brit List Awards returns in 2023 with three new categories. Many things are new...

print by Mazahir Hussain of venus fpr Artiq queer frontiers exhibition

Exhibition / 27.06.2023

Artiq celebrates its 5th edition of Queer Frontiers

By: Pauline Brettell

Artiq celebrates its 5th edition of Queer Frontiers Founded by Artiq in 2018, Queer Frontiers is an exhibition that brings together extraordinary artistic talent...

A-frame view onto mountains from loft Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa designed by NOA

Feature / 26.06.2023

NOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites

By: Pauline Brettell

NOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites NOA has designed a new sustainable extension for the Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa,...

rust and mustard couch and chairs in front of faded mural of roman facade in THDP apartment Piazza Navona

News / 26.06.2023

Three locations, three concepts – new luxury accommodation in Rome from THDP

By: Pauline Brettell

Three locations, three concepts – new luxury accommodation in Rome from THDP THDP has created the perfect haven for the curious travellers that want...

vaulted architecture and design of Casona Sforza overlooking the pool with reflections of the building in the water

Feature / 23.06.2023

Casona Sforza – sheltering luxury with a conscience

By: Pauline Brettell

Casona Sforza – sheltering luxury with a conscience Set with a light footprint in the serene landscape of Barra de Colotepec, Casona Sforza presents...

guestroom in hotel montera madrid with white linen on double bed and blue couch in window overlooking madrid

News / 22.06.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton opens its doors in Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton opens its doors in Madrid Located in the city centre location of Calle de la Montera, Hotel Montera Madrid, the...

Interview / 22.06.2023

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International As Senior Associate of Spa Development at ESPA International, Melanie Kershaw knows exactly what is required...

A grey and black modern bathroom setting

Feature / 21.06.2023

Ideal Standard just showed the industry how pop-up installations should look

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ideal Standard just showed the industry how pop-up installations should look Ideal Standard made the bold decision this year not to exhibit at ISH....

bright colours and geometric shapes in render of the lobby of Aloft Singapore

News / 21.06.2023

Aloft to debut in Singapore with its largest hotel to date

By: Pauline Brettell

Aloft to debut in Singapore with its largest hotel to date Sheltering a staggering 785 rooms and suites, Aloft Singapore Novena is slated to...

white linen bed dark wood details and panoramic view over central London park from The Peninsula London Park room

News / 21.06.2023

New images of Peninsula London unveiled – along with its opening date

By: Pauline Brettell

New images of Peninsula London unveiled – along with its opening date After leaving the hotel design community guessing for quite some time, Peninsula...

high ceiling corridor with windows facing onto the ocean along one side at Fullerton Ocean Park

News / 20.06.2023

BLINK redefines Hong Kong’s Southside Riviera at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

BLINK redefines Hong Kong’s Southside Riviera at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel BLINK Design Group has revived a new era of glamorous seaside resort...

black wall with period paintings in gold frames behind black and red ststement chairs in room designed by Blackpop

Event / 19.06.2023

Meet our Exclusive Style Partners for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Meet our Exclusive Style Partners for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023 With only one week to go until Interior Design & Architecture Summit...

central courtyard with a tree and canopy surrounded by seating and hotel lobby

News / 19.06.2023

OKU announces new hotel opening for Southern Spain

By: Pauline Brettell

OKU announces new hotel opening for Southern Spain Lifestyle brand OKU Hotels, has announced the addition of a new property to its portfolio, OKU...

Bedroom inside luxury apartment in Venice with wooden beams over ceiling

/ 19.06.2023

THDP redefines short rental accommodation in Venice, Italy

By: Hamish Kilburn

THDP redefines short rental accommodation in Venice, Italy The design studio THDP has designed and renewed 12 luxury apartments with a 'microlocal language' in...

bed with white linen and yellow throw facing window overlooking mountains in guestroom at Ritz-Carlton Reserve in China

News / 16.06.2023

Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in China

By: Pauline Brettell

Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in China Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio. Located on the edges...

Autumnal interior design scheme inside Woven by Adam Smith inside Coworth Park

Feature / 15.06.2023

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park To really understand the true design narrative of Woven by Adam Smith, the latest culinary experience...

bar with marble surface, wooden bar stools, grass lampshades and textured clay walls in Kitten by Jolie

Exclusive / 15.06.2023

Roundtable: the language of biophilia in surface design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: the language of biophilia in surface design Exploring biophilic design on all sensory levels, a journey that inevitably merges with questions of nature...

new suites at BILL & COO built against the hills on Mykonos with private terrace and pool

News / 14.06.2023

BILL & COO unveil new suites and villa on Mykonos

By: Pauline Brettell

BILL & COO unveil new suites and villa on Mykonos BILL & COO Coast Suites on Mykonos is set to unveil a new look...

coral and white walls with double bed with handwoven throw and robe in guestroom at hotel San Fernando by bunkhouse

News / 14.06.2023

Hotel San Fernando opens in Mexico City

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel San Fernando opens in Mexico City The reimagined boutique Hotel San Fernando, marks Bunkhouse’s second property in Mexico. Located in the La Condesa...

A contemporary suite in Portugal that works with the architecture

Feature / 13.06.2023

Is this the coolest boutique hotel to open in Portugal this year?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is this the coolest boutique hotel to open in Portugal this year? Forget Lisbon for the moment, and instead join us in Cascais –...

seating on an open balcony with a firepit with a palm and mountain view at Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria

News / 13.06.2023

Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration

By: Pauline Brettell

Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration The historic Phoenix resort, Arizona Biltmore has opened the doors on its property-wide refresh taken...

bed in hotel guestroom with view across the sea towards the mountains in Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

News / 12.06.2023

Hyatt debuts in Montenegro

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt debuts in Montenegro Hyatt Hotels has announced the first phase of opening for Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, which will offer guests a...

Hamish Kilburn and Rachel Hoolahan on stage at Havwoods showroom

Exclusive / 12.06.2023

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design...

News / 09.06.2023

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today

By: Pauline Brettell

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today Bulgari Hotel Roma, the Roman brand's tribute to its hometown, has officially opened its doors onto the Piazza Augusto...

leather banquettes and high stools at round tables and along the bar in the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars bar

News / 09.06.2023

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens its doors The opening of the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars marks a key milestone in Hyatt's strategic growth in...

Image of Sir Richard Branson and James Burmingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels

Exclusive / 08.06.2023

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

By: Guest Author

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels Rob McGibbon sits down with James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, to discuss competition, growth...

roof terrace overlooking Bangkok with bar lit up and seating at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

News / 08.06.2023

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit to debut this summer

By: Pauline Brettell

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit to debut this summer With a design inspired by famous Bangkok landmarks,Thailand will soon open the doors of its...

Render of woman lying on sunbed in Six Senses Amaala

Hotel Development / 07.06.2023

Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses, known globally for cutting through the noise of greenwashing to offer meaningful socially and environmentally...

The bed inside Executive Dorchester Suite at The Dorchester

Feature / 06.06.2023

First images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

First images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester The design narrative evolves. The Dorchester has revealed the first images of its...

Collage of Neil Andrew from Perkins&Will

Podcast / 06.06.2023

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design On the latest episode of DESIGN POD, listen to Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality...

Exclusive / 05.06.2023

MEET UP North 2023 panel announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP North 2023 panel announced Tickets are now on sale for MEET UP North, Hotel Designs' networking event that takes place inside YOTEL...

Mandarin Oriental Athens render - Hotel Designs

Feature / 05.06.2023

Everything we know about Mandarin Oriental Athens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Mandarin Oriental Athens Mandarin Oriental just dropped a bomb on the hotel design industry with the announcement that it will...

Guestroom render of dark and luxury Raffles Boston bedroom

Feature / 02.06.2023

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston Opening in September 2023, Raffles Boston is about to make a state-side statement. Before then, though, we have managed...

inflatable telephone booth at Clerkenwell design week by artist Steve Messam

Feature / 01.06.2023

Round-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Round-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Stepping out of the train and into the Clerkenwell sunshine, rose-tinted glasses aside, the trademark pink stripes were...

Render of indoor/outdoor bedroom in Indonesia hotel

Feature / 01.06.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023 Here’s our exclusive editor’s pick of the hottest hotels opening – or re-emerging from renovation –...

terracotta wall next to double bed with tapestry wallhanging in sleeping area of Bob w apartment

News / 31.05.2023

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most...

contemporary artwork against wooden panelled wall with rust velvet couch and statement lighting in lobby of art'otel London

Hotel Development / 31.05.2023

art’otel expands European presence with ambitious roll-out

By: Pauline Brettell

art’otel expands European presence with ambitious roll-out Contemporary lifestyle hotel brand art’otel has announced its European expansion with the launch of three new sites...

Green walls and chilled design scheme inside bedroom

Feature / 30.05.2023

Rustic-chic: inside new Villa Giara

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rustic-chic: inside new Villa Giara The former CMO of Versace, Stephen Croncota and designer Ricardo Baptista Fernandes have transformed a tired villa in Piedmont,...

lobby at Renaissance hotel Porto Lapa in Portugal with central open skylight and olive tree surrounded by seating

News / 30.05.2023

Renaissance Hotels to debut in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

Renaissance Hotels to debut in Portugal Renaissance Hotels has debuted in Portugal with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, located in charming Lapa,...

view of Bangkok skyline with YOTEL Bangkok

News / 26.05.2023

YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok Slated to open in 2025, YOTEL Bangkok will be located within Cloud 11, Asia’s largest content creator hub...

Image of cosy suite inside 1 Hotel Mayfair

Feature / 26.05.2023

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let...

Brass casting, in the factory, with brass tap

Exclusive / 25.05.2023

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe Editor Hamish Kilburn was given a sneak-peek preview of House of...

white interior in guestroom with white painted wood, cream floor, white linen and white walls in Octant Vila Monte

News / 24.05.2023

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels has unveiled four new luxurious suites at boho-chic...

Aerial image of SALT of Palmar in Mauritius

Feature / 23.05.2023

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius SALT of Palmar, designed by architect Jean-François Adam and Camille Walala, has become the...

brown leather bar seats lined up against the bar in the Intercontintal in Rome

News / 22.05.2023

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline All eyes are on Italy, as IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced six new luxury and lifestyle...

Dining room in contemporarty boutique hotel in Tel Aviv

Feature / 19.05.2023

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look

By: Hamish Kilburn

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look An Eclectic architecture-style property and the first-ever hotel in Tel Aviv has been...

bathroom in stone and wood with sculptural wooden curtain beads by studio LOST Royal senses Crete

Roundtable / 18.05.2023

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design Digging deeper into materiality and discovering the relationship between luxury, creativity and sustainability in hotel design, Editor...

Render of a sustainable modular designed cabin with desk and bed

Exclusive / 17.05.2023

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive? Ahead of joining a panel discussion at Interior Design & Architecture Summit, James Walsh, Creative Director of...

Extreme Wow Suite - Living room inside W Milan

Feature / 17.05.2023

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn

By: Hamish Kilburn

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn The disruptive hospitality brand, W Hotels, will make its debut in the fashion capital of...

central stone fireplace with seating below ranch style wooden beams in the lobby of Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Feature / 17.05.2023

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels International architecture firm, SB Architects, part of Egis Group, known for creating...

view from across the street with fountains in foreground of proposed Rosewood Seoul

News / 16.05.2023

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading...

dark walls and gold ceiling in the Lucky Penny in Hotel Genevieve by Bunkhouse

News / 15.05.2023

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville Situated in Louisville’s growing East Market District, Hotel Genevieve is a new hotel project from hospitality...

natural colours of concrete, stone, linen in the guestroom at The Neela Stone Town

Feature / 12.05.2023

Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar Excitement is building as the latest hotel in The Neela Collection, The Neela...

banquette and cubicle with seating and bespoke lighting in the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay by HBA

News / 11.05.2023

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Drawing inspiration from the Wynwood murals, Art Deco architecture and the legendary sunrises and sunsets...

Editor's Letter / 11.05.2023

Editor checks in: has it really been five years?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: has it really been five years? Editor Hamish Kilburn marks five years leading the editorial direction of Hotel Designs with a...

view from open terrace and indoor seating at The Thoughtful Barefoot Luxury Villa by Bergman Design House

Feature / 10.05.2023

Wellness meets luxury in Dubai villa designed by Bergman Design House

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness meets luxury in Dubai villa designed by Bergman Design House Bergman Design House has unveiled its newest project, the Thoughtful Barefoot Luxury Villa...

A large fireplace in the middle of lobby/lounge in Liverpool hotel

Feature / 10.05.2023

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool The eyes (and ears) of the world are on the northwest this week as the city of...

Zannier Hotels Île de Bendor artist render of view around pool with orange umbrellas and sunloungers

News / 09.05.2023

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor

By: Pauline Brettell

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor Zannier Hotels has been appointed to manage the redesign of the iconic French private...

patterned wallpaper, green headboard, orange throw on the art deco style bed in the guestroom at Brama Bromley

News / 09.05.2023

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, is preparing to open its doors in...

bar in Marty Hotel Bordeaux with multiple chandeliers and artwork

News / 05.05.2023

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux

By: Pauline Brettell

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in the heart of Bordeaux’s Mériadeck District. With...

Man in orange suit and man in green suit in retro bathroom

Wellness / 05.05.2023

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together...

Ember Locke guestroom interior in teal and rust

News / 04.05.2023

Behind the curtain at Ember Locke

By: Pauline Brettell

Behind the curtain at Ember Locke Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London, Ember Locke, in July...

stone walls and lanterns in render of The Chedi Hegra boutique hotel

Feature / 04.05.2023

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site The Chedi Hegra will be the first hotel to welcome guests...

interior render of bar at Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection, IHG

News / 03.05.2023

IHG brings new luxury brand to Liverpool

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG brings new luxury brand to Liverpool IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Vignette Collection to the UK with the...

Dramatic lighting and surface design inside pool at St James' Taj Hotel

Feature / 02.05.2023

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London Emil Eve Architects was open to a lesson in history when its team worked...

spiked blue inflatable art installation by Steve Messam for CDW 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week / 02.05.2023

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London between May...

Tembo Plains Camp is tucked away into a thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, in the private 128,000-hectare Sapi Private Reserve, east of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Tembo Plains Camp and the 2-bedroomed Tembo Plains Suite fit into our highest camp level offering, the Réserve Collection of camps. Fellow Réserve Collection camps include Zarafa Camp, Selinda Camp, Duba Plains in Botswana, Mara Nyika Camp, Mara Plains Camp and ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya. It is also a proud member of Relais & Châteaux – the only luxury Zimbabwean safari camp currently with this honour.

Podcast / 02.05.2023

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature Episode 31 of DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all designers and architects, goes off the beaten...

lobby of Hotel AKA NoMad opening in May with interiors by Piero Lissoni

News / 02.05.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023 From the pulsing centre of Manhattan, to the heart of the British countryside, this month's hottest...

sunset at island in the Maldives and proposed site for Rosewood Ranfaru

News / 28.04.2023

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru. Slated to open in 2027, this...

prototype guestroom design from YOTEL for YOTELPAD

News / 28.04.2023

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with...

swimming pool with text on the floor surrounded by sculptural garden

News / 27.04.2023

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio

By: Pauline Brettell

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio The boutique hotel, Flavia, has been designed in harmony with its Oaxaca surroundings. It celebrates...

multi-layered and multi-coloured industrial roll of fabric in the Edmund Bell factory

Feature / 27.04.2023

In the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell

By: Pauline Brettell

In the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell Exploring the intricacies of the Edmund Bell printed, flocked, blackouts and sheers over...

InterContinental Lusaka Dining, designed by Studio Moren Ltd

Feature / 26.04.2023

How InterContinental Hotel Lusaka ‘re-established’ itself

By: Hamish Kilburn

How InterContinental Hotel Lusaka ‘re-established’ itself Designed by Studio Moren, the recently opened InterContinental Lusaka, Zambia is poised to quickly re-establish itself as the...

kingsize bed with white linen with views across tropical hillside in guestroom in JW Marriott in Goa

News / 26.04.2023

JW Marriott arrives in Goa

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott arrives in Goa Inspired by the rich culture and traditions of its location, JW Marriott has opened its doors onto the picturesque...

Exclusive / 26.04.2023

In pictures: party in the penthouse at MEET UP London 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: party in the penthouse at MEET UP London 2023 Last night was all about connections and collaborations as MEET UP London took...

white walls, grey furniture and white curtains blowing in the sunlight in Bob W guestroom in Bonn

News / 25.04.2023

Bob W makes its entry into the German market

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W makes its entry into the German market Alternative accommodation specialist, Bob W, has built a reputation on redefining the hospitality experience by...

Exclusive / 25.04.2023

MEET UP North opens early bird promotion

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP North opens early bird promotion Hotel Designs' premium northern networking event, MEET UP North, which this year will take place inside YOTEL...

A render of modern suite with mustard colours and white linen

News / 24.04.2023

London Hilton on Park Lane to be ‘completely transformed’

By: Hamish Kilburn

London Hilton on Park Lane to be ‘completely transformed’ G.A Design has been named as the studio that will be 'completely transforming' Hilton London...

A table console, designed by Squire & Partners, in showroom

Furniture / 24.04.2023

Squire & Partners unveils new furniture collection for Lema

By: Hamish Kilburn

Squire & Partners unveils new furniture collection for Lema Squire & Partners has joined forces with Lema to design a new furniture collaboration, which...

pink walls, palm trees rattan chairs in the lobby at The colony Palm Beach

Feature / 21.04.2023

The Colony Hotel, grande dame of Palm Beach, takes back the crown

By: Pauline Brettell

The Colony Hotel, grande dame of Palm Beach, takes back the crown A timeless treasure in the heart of Palm Beach, The Colony, is...

Six Senses Ibiza bedroom with preview of phone app

Interview / 21.04.2023

5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, to discuss how...

Interior Design and Architecture Summit Speaker line up 2023

Exclusive / 20.04.2023

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023 Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on June 26 at Hilton London...

Interview / 20.04.2023

In conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners Following the numerous exclusive Hotel Designs panel discussions and roundtables that the...

fireplace and comfortable peacock blue seating in the Peacock Lounge at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

News / 18.04.2023

Waldorf Astoria set to debut in India

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria set to debut in India Hilton has announced it will be launching its world‑class luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria, in Jaipur, India’s pink...

Deluxe Room inside W Costa Navariono filled with natural influences

Feature / 17.04.2023

Nature calls: inside the first W Hotel in Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nature calls: inside the first W Hotel in Greece MKV Design, the interior design studio that was a tasked to bring to life the...

bamboo, brass and wood in the design of the beach bar at Yazz Collective

News / 14.04.2023

A little laidback luxury from Yazz Collective

By: Pauline Brettell

A little laidback luxury from Yazz Collective Set within a private bay in Fethiye, Turkey, Yazz Collective is a chic, new boutique resort inviting...

a light and stone coloured spa bathroom with glass doors surrounded by plants. Fittings from Dornbracht

Roundtable / 13.04.2023

Roundtable: defining the next wellness trends

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: defining the next wellness trends Wellness has been high on the design agenda for some time with hotels and the hospitality arena more...

Podcast / 13.04.2023

Design in the metaverse explored on latest podcast episode

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design in the metaverse explored on latest podcast episode DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all designers and architects, has just dropped it's latest...

In Video / 12.04.2023

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022 In the third and final video in our series with GROHE X that...