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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

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...

Case Study / 12.04.2023

Case study: designing a new dining experience inside Harvey Nichols

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: designing a new dining experience inside Harvey Nichols Less than six months old, Lucarelli is a new restaurant that is sheltered inside...

Hotel Development / 11.04.2023

Meliá to arrive in Lisbon in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meliá to arrive in Lisbon in 2024 ME Lisbon will be a 'destination in itself', sheltering 213 rooms and a contemporary and clean design...

guestroom with wooden headboard divider detail and view to terrace with hammock at St Regis Kanai Resort by Chapi Chapo

News / 06.04.2023

Chapi Chapo Design unveils latest design masterpiece, St Regis Kanai Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Chapi Chapo Design unveils latest design masterpiece, St Regis Kanai Resort The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya is a mystical paradise honouring ancient...

terrazzo floor and glass screen on terrace of sircle Milan overlooking the city

News / 06.04.2023

Sircle Hotels – a new lifestyle hotel brand from Sircle Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Sircle Hotels – a new lifestyle hotel brand from Sircle Collection Boutique hospitality group Sircle Collection has announced the launch of its newest lifestyle...

Northern Lights in factory - Hotel Designs

Feature / 06.04.2023

In the factory: behind the scenes with Northern Lights

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the factory: behind the scenes with Northern Lights Editor Hamish Kilburn had a 'day in the life' with the team at Northern Lights....

rustic wooden four poster bed with baskets on the wall and a fireplace in Omni Tucson National Resort

News / 05.04.2023

Omni Tucson National Resort unveils its reimagined Southwestern look

By: Pauline Brettell

Omni Tucson National Resort unveils its reimagined Southwestern look Long revered as a prime destination for golf, Omni Tucson National Resort has harnessed the...

Render of development: Nammos Resort Maldives

Hotel Development / 05.04.2023

Nammos moves in to Mykonos, Maldives & Abu Dhabi

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nammos moves in to Mykonos, Maldives & Abu Dhabi Nammos Hotels & Resorts is born, a new hotel brand born out of 20-plus years...

seating areas in the lobby of JW Marriott Madrid separated by a row of columns

News / 05.04.2023

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid JW Marriott’s entry into Spain with JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, offers a serene destination in a storied...

Moxy Hotel lobby with snake skin features and low-level furniture

Feature / 04.04.2023

Dual-personality design: Moxy & AC arrive in Downtown Los Angeles

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dual-personality design: Moxy & AC arrive in Downtown Los Angeles Two very different hotels, designed at the same time by leading interior design studio...

Wooden outdoor furniture at beach bar at Domes Noruz Kassandra

Hotel Development / 03.04.2023

Minimalism done right: Domes opens in Halkidiki, Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Minimalism done right: Domes opens in Halkidiki, Greece The Mediterranean’s fastest growing lifestyle hospitality brand, Domes Resorts, opens its latest luxury hotel in Halkidiki,...

Hoxton Brussels - suite with '70s interior design scheme. Hotel Designs

Exclusive / 03.04.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 The hotel development scene is sizzling – upcoming hotels opening include jewels from Burgundy, Japan, Brussels,...

view of the 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon from the guestroom of Hyatt Regency Lisbon.

News / 31.03.2023

Hyatt makes debut in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt makes debut in Portugal With sweeping views over the Tagus River, Hyatt has debuted in Portugal with the opening of its first Hyatt...

contemporary design of small table and sofa with floral elements and yellow accent in Locke East Side Gallery lifestyle setting

News / 29.03.2023

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin

By: Pauline Brettell

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin Locke is preparing to add lucky number 13 to its portfolio in June, with its third German property....

seating in orange and blue velvet with gold tables and lamps in the lounge of Ocean Drive Ibiza

News / 29.03.2023

Ocean Drive Ibiza gets a milestone makeover

By: Pauline Brettell

Ocean Drive Ibiza gets a milestone makeover Ocean Drive Ibiza, the island's original boutique hotel, is celebrating 25 years with a brand-new look that...

new rooftop swimming pool in the old town of Funchal in Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

News / 28.03.2023

Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a new hotel rooted in history

By: Pauline Brettell

Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a new hotel rooted in history A stylish city hotel rooted in its sense of place, Barceló Hotel Group has...

English country themed suite inside Ellenborough Park Hotel

News / 28.03.2023

Ellenborough Park Hotel completes major renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ellenborough Park Hotel completes major renovation Ellenborough Park Hotel, Gloucestershire's only five-star country house hotel, has unveiled a major renovation. The new, quintessentially English...

Image of boutique guestroom inside hotel in Paris

Feature / 27.03.2023

Inside Hôtel Beauregard in Paris – a boutique, vintage find

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Hôtel Beauregard in Paris – a boutique, vintage find Hôtel Beauregard, which is housed within an elegant six-storey Haussman building in Paris, opens...

aerial view of the Cayo Levantado island and resort

Feature / 27.03.2023

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis Cayo Levantado Resort plans to open its doors and bring its own rhythm to...

Feature / 24.03.2023

3D-printed hotel to emerge in Marfa desert in Texas

By: Hamish Kilburn

3D-printed hotel to emerge in Marfa desert in Texas BIG and ICON will redesign El Cosmico in Texas, giving the campsite hotel a new...

Feature / 23.03.2023

Injecting ‘Californian vibes’ inside Kimpton Alma San Diego

By: Hamish Kilburn

Injecting ‘Californian vibes’ inside Kimpton Alma San Diego Hospitality design studio Indidesign was tasked to transform the former Kimpton Palomar into vibey boutique bombshell...

A modern, clean lounge with low-level seating and a striking chandelier

Feature / 22.03.2023

First look: Zaha Hadid Design collections launching at Milan Design Week 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

First look: Zaha Hadid Design collections launching at Milan Design Week 2023 Here's our editor's pick – highlighting four looks and collections that Zaha...

mountain view from Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti , member of Beyond Green portfolio

News / 22.03.2023

Sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green grows its global portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

Sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green grows its global portfolio Beyond Green, a global portfolio of the planet's most sustainable hotels, recently welcomed five new...

Feature / 21.03.2023

Naomi Heaton on disrupting the hospitality market

By: Hamish Kilburn

Naomi Heaton on disrupting the hospitality market Naomi Heaton, CEO and Founder of The Other House, joined the Hotel Hypnos podcast to discuss what...

bed draped in fabric with white linen looking out over the Tulum jungle treetops at La Valise

News / 21.03.2023

Introducing La Valise Tulum – luxury hospitality in the jungle

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing La Valise Tulum – luxury hospitality in the jungle The Mexican collection of boutique hotels, Namron Hospitality, opened its fifth luxury hotel in...

Render of city - aerial view - Saudi Arabia

Hotel Development / 20.03.2023

Marriott signs agreement to open 8 hotels in Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott signs agreement to open 8 hotels in Saudi Arabia Marriott International inks a landmark agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open...

glass walls with a suspended sculptural light in the lobby of voco Hefei Binhu China

News / 20.03.2023

voco hotels celebrates 100 properties signed and opened

By: Pauline Brettell

voco hotels celebrates 100 properties signed and opened voco, the emerging IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand, has reached a significant milestone in just five...

floor-to-ceiling windows with view across infinity pool in the spa looking over Melbourne

News / 20.03.2023

Sneak peek: inside Australia’s soon-to-be tallest hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside Australia’s soon-to-be tallest hotel Soaring 80 storeys above the city's central business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne will redefine luxury in the...

pitched roof of villa and swimming pool with palm trees at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island

News / 17.03.2023

Waldorf Astoria announces debut in Seychelles

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria announces debut in Seychelles Hilton’s signature luxury hotel brand is set to open the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island –...

Collage of lighting projects explored in DESIGN POD Episode 28 circadian lighting

Podcast / 16.03.2023

DESIGN POD explores circadian lighting in latest podcast episode

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD explores circadian lighting in latest podcast episode The podcast for all design and architect enthusiasts, DESIGN POD explores the topic of circadian...

audience at HRC panel discussion in London

News / 16.03.2023

Setting the stage for HRC

By: Pauline Brettell

Setting the stage for HRC Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is returning to ExCeL London to bring together the hospitality and foodservice sector for...

Collage of Gabriel Scott roundtable with Hotel Designs

Exclusive / 16.03.2023

Roundtable: reimagining luxury hotel design in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: reimagining luxury hotel design in 2023 With the aim to rediscover meaning in hotel design and hospitality, Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed six leading...