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R48 guestroom with glass wall overlooking garden and facade

News / 03.01.2023

Bauhaus bombshell: R48 opens on Rothschild Boulevard

Bauhaus bombshell: R48 opens on Rothschild Boulevard R48 Hotel and Garden is the second hotel of R2M Group, the Tel Aviv based hospitality group,...

News / 03.01.2023

Orient Express unveils new Presidential Suite

By: Pauline Brettell

Orient Express unveils new Presidential Suite Establishing the design icon with its rich history, while looking firmly to the future, the Orient Express headed...

Naviva luxury tented camp with private swimming pool and deck

News / 03.01.2023

Hottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Pauline Brettell

Hottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q1 & Q2) Hotel openings, developments and pipelines continue unabated with sights firmly set in 2023, on driving...

Anantara Nice Plaza_Les Colonnades_Lobby Lounge

News / 30.12.2022

David Collins Studio reimagines Anantara Plaza Nice

By: Pauline Brettell

David Collins Studio reimagines Anantara Plaza Nice Following a two-year renovation, and designed in collaboration with David Collins Studio, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is...

News / 29.12.2022

Sofitel brings a little French ‘art de vivre’ to Panama

By: Pauline Brettell

Sofitel brings a little French ‘art de vivre’ to Panama Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama, uniquely located on a serene waterfront enclave overlooking the...

Year in review / 28.12.2022

Year in review: 12 months of networking from NEWH UK Chapter

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: 12 months of networking from NEWH UK Chapter The NEWH UK Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with an appropriately...

Bedroom CGI of The Reach Piccadilly in Manchester

News / 27.12.2022

Manchester bound: The Reach at Piccadilly to open in Spring 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Manchester bound: The Reach at Piccadilly to open in Spring 2023 Manchester, a city that is a hive of hospitality activity, is about to...

Grand Lobby and entrance with colums and marble surfaces in waldorf astoria malaysia in kuala lumpur

/ 23.12.2022

Waldorf Astoria sets its sights on Malaysia

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria sets its sights on Malaysia LW Design Hong Kong has been appointed to introduce the first Waldorf Astoria to Malaysia, bringing the...

seating in executive lounge in JW Marriott Riyadh

News / 22.12.2022

David T’Kint transforms JW Marriott Riyadh

By: Pauline Brettell

David T’Kint transforms JW Marriott Riyadh Riyad Capital commissioned David T'Kint to rebrand the Burj Rafal hotel to become the first luxury JW Marriott...

bathroom opening onto deck with seaview at Garrya Tongsai Bay Koh Samui by Banyan Tree

News / 21.12.2022

Banyan Tree takes Garrya to Koh Samui

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree takes Garrya to Koh Samui Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui has opened its doors, following a rebranding of the well-established resort on Thailand’s...

guestroom in No.42 by GuestHouse decorated in warm neutrals with balcony and seaview

News / 20.12.2022

Sneak peek: a first look inside No.42 by GuestHouse

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: a first look inside No.42 by GuestHouse Boutique hotel group GuestHouse Hotels has unveiled the design for its uniquely English seaside property,...

Conrad Rabat Arzana view across pool to facade

News / 20.12.2022

Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuts in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuts in Morocco Hilton has announced the opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana, marking the first brand entry into Morocco for...

Waldorf-Astoria-San Miguel de Allende Guestroom

News / 19.12.2022

Waldorf Astoria extends its Mexican portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria extends its Mexican portfolio Hilton has announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts third property in Mexico — the...

Kaynemaile dividing space in the ColieMakchiCoffeeShop

Surface design / 19.12.2022

Year in review: 6 stand-out surface design products launched in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: 6 stand-out surface design products launched in 2022 Grand architectural gestures may be what makes the design headlines, but it is...

The BoTree guestroom with colourful abstract pattern behind bed

Feature / 19.12.2022

Sneak peek: inside The BoTree, London’s new design hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside The BoTree, London’s new design hotel New luxury hotel The BoTree has announced its opening for July 2023. Located in the...

News / 16.12.2022

The Anam Mui Ne slated to open in January

By: Pauline Brettell

The Anam Mui Ne slated to open in January Situated in southern Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, the independently owned and operated five-star...

News / 15.12.2022

Conran & Partners enters new chapter after management buy-out completes

By: Hamish Kilburn

Conran & Partners enters new chapter after management buy-out completes Conran & Partners, founded more than 40 years ago by designer and visionary Sir...

Park Hyatt Milano suite with white sofa and yellow cushions

News / 15.12.2022

Hyatt pipeline: 13 new hotels between now and 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt pipeline: 13 new hotels between now and 2025 A strong pipeline of luxury openings and development projects has signalled Hyatt’s continued commitment to...

Vermeer wall and ceiling lighting design by Franklite

Roundtable / 15.12.2022

Roundtable: utilising circadian lighting in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: utilising circadian lighting in hotel design In Hotel Designs’ latest roundtable, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Franklite, invites leading interior and lighting...

art deco inspired Venti Collection by Gessi in black and white deco bathroom

Bathrooms / 14.12.2022

9 innovative bathroom products launched in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

9 innovative bathroom products launched in 2022 With the design spotlight firmly focussed on both wellness and sustainability during the course of 2022, bathrooms...

Design collaborations 2022 Hotel Designs

Exclusive / 14.12.2022

Which design collaborations changed the game in 2022?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Which design collaborations changed the game in 2022? Whatever way you look at it, the projects that have been born from authentic and organic...

News / 13.12.2022

Sneak peek: inside St Regis Jakarta

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside St Regis Jakarta St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, recently debuted in Jakarta. Born from the...

Exclusive / 12.12.2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022 This month has been punctuated by the editorial series celebrating the publication of The Brit...

Exclusive / 08.12.2022

5 hotel concepts that were out of this world in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 hotel concepts that were out of this world in 2022 Designers, architects and hoteliers have answered the brief in style, calling for innovative,...

panel discussion on members clubs in hospitality on stage at HIX22

Exclusive / 08.12.2022

Panel discussion: members only – exclusivity or community?

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: members only – exclusivity or community? A panel of interior designers and hoteliers took over the stage at HIX to discuss the ever-changing...

Hotel Development / 07.12.2022

Meliá Hotels steps up its luxury portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels steps up its luxury portfolio Spanish hotel brand Meliá Hotels International, placed as the third largest hotel group in Europe, has announced...

News / 07.12.2022

Naumi arrives in Wellington, New Zealand

By: Pauline Brettell

Naumi arrives in Wellington, New Zealand Listed as New Zealand’s hottest new hotel opening, Naumi Wellington has opened its doors, marking the seventh property...

bedroom with warm wooden surfaces at Rosapetra Spa Resort

News / 06.12.2022

Rosapetra Spa Resort — Cortina’s new arrival

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosapetra Spa Resort — Cortina’s new arrival Rosapetra Spa Resort is preparing to open for its first winter season under the stewardship of Relegance...

lobby and lounge in Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé

News / 05.12.2022

Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé drops anchor in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé drops anchor in Morocco Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its newest flagship hotel, Fairmont La Marina...

Hotel Designs - The William by Foster + Partners

Feature / 05.12.2022

7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022 Editor Hamish Kilburn cuts through the greenwashing noise to look back at the projects, products and...

Exclusive / 05.12.2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2022 Encapsulating a diverse range of design and architectural innovation, and following swiftly on the heels...

A sophisticated interior scheme inside The Morrow in washington

Feature / 02.12.2022

A sophisticated yet arty vibe: inside The Morrow in Washington D.C.

By: Hamish Kilburn

A sophisticated yet arty vibe: inside The Morrow in Washington D.C. Arriving in Washington D.C., The Morrow Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has opened...

bungalow and swimming pool at Ikos Porto Petro

News / 01.12.2022

Ikos Porto Petro moves into Mallorca

By: Pauline Brettell

Ikos Porto Petro moves into Mallorca Luxury all-inclusive Ikos Resorts has announced the addition of a seventh property to its portfolio, and its second...

Guestroom, green and earth, inside Wayfinder Waikiki

Exclusive / 01.12.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022 The temperature is not dropping at Hotel Designs HQ, as we migrate to far-flung destinations around...

News / 30.11.2022

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai Kerzner International, independent developer and operator of hospitality and residential properties, today...

Exclusive / 30.11.2022

HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse HIX 2022 was underlined by the event theme; ‘Great things will grow’ – and...

Hotel Development / 30.11.2022

Nobu plans its hospitality arrival in Abu Dhabi

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nobu plans its hospitality arrival in Abu Dhabi The fast-growing luxury lifestyle brand, Nobu Hospitality, raising the bar having just announced its plans to...

private signature villa with pool overlooking the ocean at One&Only Mandarina

News / 30.11.2022

One&Only Mandarina launch new signature villas

By: Pauline Brettell

One&Only Mandarina launch new signature villas The ultra-luxury resort One&Only Mandarina, located on an undiscovered stretch of coastline along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico,...

News / 29.11.2022

Foster + Partners will design one of London’s largest timber developments

By: Hamish Kilburn

Foster + Partners will design one of London’s largest timber developments Foster + Partners has released CGIs showing its design for a new mixed-use...

Opinion / 29.11.2022

Editor checks in: “hotels in the metaverse and beyond”

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: “hotels in the metaverse and beyond” Headsets on. Hot off the HIX Talks stage, where he and a handful of visionaries...

render of interior design for AKA Alexandria Lobby

News / 29.11.2022

Sneak peek: inside Hotel AKA Alexandria

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside Hotel AKA Alexandria Slated to open in 2023, Hotel AKA Alexandria will be the newest luxury offering in the Washington D.C....

Exclusive / 28.11.2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2022 was published, which profiles the leading interior...

guestroom headboard detail with pattern on colpour at The Wayfinder Waikiki

Feature / 28.11.2022

The Wayfinder Waikiki – Hawaii, but not as you know it

By: Pauline Brettell

The Wayfinder Waikiki – Hawaii, but not as you know it Located in the heart of the vibrant Waikiki neighbourhood of Honolulu, The Wayfinder...

Abstract art piece hanging in restaurant

Art / 28.11.2022

Not art for art’s sake: adding apt sense of place in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Not art for art’s sake: adding apt sense of place in hotel design The definition of art has come a long way in hotels...

Aerial view of Orla by OMNIYAT Amenities

Feature / 25.11.2022

Introducing ORLA Dorchester Collection, Dubai

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing ORLA Dorchester Collection, Dubai Foster + Partners has elevated global property standards by designing ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, which is situated at the...

guestroom in grey blue and white at White Elephant Nantucket

Feature / 24.11.2022

White Elephant Nantucket reimagined

By: Pauline Brettell

White Elephant Nantucket reimagined In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the landmark White Elephant Nantucket, White Elephant Resorts, has engaged Elkus Manfredi Architects...

Ruby Lucy London red bar with swings and seating

News / 24.11.2022

Ruby Hotels to arrive in Scotland

By: Pauline Brettell

Ruby Hotels to arrive in Scotland Following successful openings in London and Dublin, Edinburgh is next on the list for Ruby Hotels. At the...

Exclusive / 23.11.2022

Roundtable: the value of variety in hotel bathroom design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: the value of variety in hotel bathroom design In Hotel Designs’ latest roundtable, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Roca and Laufen, invites...

Feature / 23.11.2022

Hotel on the tracks: a sneak peek inside the Orient Express La Dolce Vita

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel on the tracks: a sneak peek inside the Orient Express La Dolce Vita All aboard! Before the Orient Express La Dolce Vita train...

art deco mosaic on the wall in the spa and swimming pool of Sommerro hotel in Oslo

News / 23.11.2022

Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat

By: Pauline Brettell

Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the opening of...

bar and seating design at Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection of Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina

News / 22.11.2022

Hyatt expands Inclusive Collection to Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt expands Inclusive Collection to Portugal Hyatt has announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct...

Pasadena Hotel & Pool courtyard with outdoor furniture and yellow pops of colour

Feature / 22.11.2022

Fancy a dip? Inside the revived Pasadena Hotel & Pool

By: Hamish Kilburn

Fancy a dip? Inside the revived Pasadena Hotel & Pool Stonehill Taylor has reimagined the historic Pasadena Hotel & Pool, inspired by the golden...

render of guestroom for Omni Tempe Hotel ASU

News / 21.11.2022

Omni Hotels sets its sights on Arizona

By: Pauline Brettell

Omni Hotels sets its sights on Arizona Slated to open April 2023, Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU will amplify Tempe’s revitalised downtown area and...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Live at HIX / 17.11.2022

Live from HIX: inside the new Novotel hotel concept with Ligne Roset

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: inside the new Novotel hotel concept with Ligne Roset Ligne Roset has collaborated with Novotel and designers Damien Perrot and Ramy...

S shaped lavender sofa with statement overhead circualr lighting feature in the lobby of Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern with interiors by Jestico + Whiles

News / 16.11.2022

New images from inside Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern

By: Pauline Brettell

New images from inside Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern Jestico + Whiles has completed the interior revamp for Mandarin Oriental’s grande-dame Palace Luzern - the...

render of Nobu by the Beach at dusk with path leading down between swimming pool

News / 15.11.2022

Nobu by the Beach to open at Atlantis The Royal

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu by the Beach to open at Atlantis The Royal Building on Nobu’s prodigious success at Atlantis, The Palm, the hospitality heavyweights will continue...

eclectic mix of art on the wall of restaurant in Horwood House hotel behind leather banquette seating

Feature / 15.11.2022

Horwood House Hotel: a design transformation

By: Pauline Brettell

Horwood House Hotel: a design transformation Informed by tradition, enriched by materiality, and inspired by contemporary life; architecture and interior design studio Ica Studio...

curved roof at Radisson Beach Resort Larnaca_outdoor restaurant

News / 14.11.2022

Radisson arrives in Cyprus

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson arrives in Cyprus Set on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by idyllic beaches, Radisson Beach Resort Larnaca has opened its...

designed on the edge of the cliff is the Rock Bar at Ayana Segara Bali

News / 14.11.2022

AYANA Segara opens indoors-outdoor design scheme

By: Pauline Brettell

AYANA Segara opens indoors-outdoor design scheme The new AYANA Segara hotel set within the AYANA Estate and designed by WATG, brings an indoor-outdoor concept...

Opinion / 14.11.2022

Editor checks in: “The Brit List 2022 is served”

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: “The Brit List 2022 is served” Not so fast. Did you think The Brit List Awards 2022 was just a party...

Classic King - Bathroom InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping

Feature / 11.11.2022

First look: inside InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping

By: Hamish Kilburn

First look: inside InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping has opened with interiors designed to elevate a new discovery of...

render of lobby as seen from entrance for The Peninsula Istanbul

News / 11.11.2022

Inside The Peninsula Hotels’ debut property in Istanbul

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside The Peninsula Hotels’ debut property in Istanbul The Peninsula Istanbul, the newest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio of elegant and luxurious worldwide...

concrete and wood facade at Four Seasons Tamarindo with views over the pacific ocean

News / 10.11.2022

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo open its doors onto the Pacific

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo open its doors onto the Pacific Deeply committed to preservation of the natural landscape, celebrating Mexico’s rich heritage and providing...

News / 10.11.2022

In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2022 The winners of The Brit List Awards 2022 were announced on November 2 with an audience...

News / 09.11.2022

Angama Amboseli – taking inspiration from Kilamanjaro

By: Pauline Brettell

Angama Amboseli – taking inspiration from Kilamanjaro Angama has announced the opening of Angama Amboseli - an intimate lodge with tented suites set against...

News / 09.11.2022

Dorchester Collection to arrive in Tokyo

By: Pauline Brettell

Dorchester Collection to arrive in Tokyo Dorchester Collection has announced it will debut in Asia within Torch Tower – the tallest building in Tokyo,...

new private villas in garden at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

News / 09.11.2022

New private villas for Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

By: Pauline Brettell

New private villas for Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, has announced the opening of Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair-Soleil...

panel discussion at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe CSIE

News / 08.11.2022

CSIE has cruise ship interior design covered

By: Pauline Brettell

CSIE has cruise ship interior design covered Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE) has released the itinerary for Cruise Conversations Live. Covering subjects from...

News / 08.11.2022

A designer’s guide to boutique hotels in Paris

By: Pauline Brettell

A designer’s guide to boutique hotels in Paris Move over Emily, Hotel Designs is extending its designer umbrella across the channel in the new...

Four Seasons Nashville on the Nashville skyline at dusk

News / 07.11.2022

The new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville – connecting guests to the best of music city

By: Pauline Brettell

The new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville – connecting guests to the best of music city The highly anticipated luxury offering Four...

Mural Farmhouse F&B concept in WunderLocke

News / 07.11.2022

Miniview: inside aparthotel WunderLocke

By: Guest Author

Miniview: inside aparthotel WunderLocke If you have stayed in one Locke, rest assured you will always find something new in another Locke – created...

Theodor Brown Hotel in Tel Aviv with guestroom leading onto art deco tiled terrace

News / 04.11.2022

Theodor Brown Hotel captures a design moment in time

By: Pauline Brettell

Theodor Brown Hotel captures a design moment in time Theodor Brown, a Bauhaus-inspired boutique hotel in central Tel Aviv, is the latest addition to...

render of arrival courtyard at Treehouse Hotel California

News / 03.11.2022

First Treehouse Hotel in America to open in California

By: Pauline Brettell

First Treehouse Hotel in America to open in California Scheduled for a late 2023 opening, the Treehouse Hotel in Sunnyvale California will be the...

The Brit List Awards 2022 winners collage

News / 03.11.2022

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2022 announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2022 announced The Brit List Awards 2022 came to a dramatic climax on November 2, inside PROUD Embankment,...

deck, pool and sunlounger overlooking the sea at The Tongsai Bay

News / 01.11.2022

The Tongsai Bay forges ahead with its transformation

By: Pauline Brettell

The Tongsai Bay forges ahead with its transformation The Tongsai Bay, the very first five-star luxury hotel to be built on Koh Samui, is...

News / 01.11.2022

Sold out: The Brit List Awards 2022 officially at capacity

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sold out: The Brit List Awards 2022 officially at capacity Becoming the most successful awards campaign in Hotel Designs' history, The Brit List Awards...

Exterior image of Nova Maldives, showing overwater villas in the Maldives

Feature / 01.11.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in November 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in November 2022 While 2022 might be winding down, hotels across the globe are still breaking ground, laying foundations...

view from tented terrace across the desert at Banyan Tree Alula with design by AW2

News / 31.10.2022

Banyan Tree AlUla lands in the desert with a light touch

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree AlUla lands in the desert with a light touch AW², the Paris based international architecture and interiors studio led by Stéphanie Ledoux...

Entrance at Workspace Design Show designed by GENSLER

Feature / 31.10.2022

What to expect from Workspace Design Show 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

What to expect from Workspace Design Show 2023 Workspace Design Show will be taking over the hall at the Business Design Centre, London, on...

Feature / 31.10.2022

Inside new beachside tented villas at Fairmont Maldives

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside new beachside tented villas at Fairmont Maldives Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi has unveiled new beachside tented villas, which have been designed to...

Deluxe guestroom inside the Hyatt Hotel in Japan overlooking Mount Fuji

Hotel Development / 28.10.2022

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt debuts in Japan

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt debuts in Japan Fuji Speedway is the dramatic backdrop of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt's first hotel in Japan......

Six Senses Victoria Falls stilted eco lodges in zimbabwe over the Zambezi

News / 27.10.2022

Six Senses to arrive in Zimbabwe

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses to arrive in Zimbabwe Slated to open in 2025, Six Senses has entered into its first sub-Saharan African project with Six Senses...

Exclusive / 27.10.2022

Roundtable: nature vs nurture in surface design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: nature vs nurture in surface design The latest Hotel Designs roundtable took place in the midst of the creative energy that was London...

statement seating with a backdrop of murals in Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier

News / 26.10.2022

Sneak peek: Fairmont Tazi Palace opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Fairmont Tazi Palace opens its doors Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier has opened its somewhat palatial doors in the heart of Tangier, Morocco....

guestroom and bathroom at Four Seasons Suzhou China

News / 26.10.2022

Four Seasons announces plans for Suzhou China

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons announces plans for Suzhou China Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Sun Hung Kai Properties, a renowned property developer in Greater China,...

Breaking waves to the large rocks aon shore creating some white sea foam and small bubbles, with a bit of reflection of the sunset in the water. Cap Blanc-Nez, France.

Feature / 25.10.2022

Design & wellbeing: designing with the seasons

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design & wellbeing: designing with the seasons In the third article in an exclusive 'wellness series' with Hotel Designs, interior designer Wren Loucks, CEO...

colourful and patterned interior with umbrellas in Mama shelter Rennes

News / 24.10.2022

Mama Shelter is getting ready for Rennes

By: Pauline Brettell

Mama Shelter is getting ready for Rennes Bringing with it Mama Shelter’s first ever 'Mama Skin Spa', and Rennes’ first rooftop bar - slated...

The Other House South Kensington apartment in blue and green interior design - bedroom and suite

Exclusive / 24.10.2022

Exclusive video: the making of The Other House (part two)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive video: the making of The Other House (part two) Rounding off Hotel Designs’ exclusive editorial series in style, which has seen us following...

Feature / 20.10.2022

Four Seasons takes hotel design to the seven seas

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons takes hotel design to the seven seas Four Seasons is launching a series of ultra-luxury branded yachts, with interiors by Tillberg Design...

Feature / 19.10.2022

BLINK brings a grand dame of resorts into the future

By: Pauline Brettell

BLINK brings a grand dame of resorts into the future EXCLUSIVE: BLINK Design Group has taken on the challenge to bring the JW Marriott...

aerial view of hotel, beach and pool at Nova Maldives

News / 18.10.2022

Nova Maldives arrives with conscious design scheme

By: Pauline Brettell

Nova Maldives arrives with conscious design scheme A bright new star in the Maldives, Nova, the latest addition to the Pulse Hotels and Resorts...

bedroom in grey and mustard in Dandi Wembley show flat

Feature / 18.10.2022

Is this the future of co-living in London?

By: Pauline Brettell

Is this the future of co-living in London? With a pioneering new vision for city living, Dandi has announced the opening of its innovative...

The Idéal suite from Four Seasons Megève Collection

News / 17.10.2022

Head in the clouds: introducing Four Seasons Megève Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Head in the clouds: introducing Four Seasons Megève Collection Taking luxury quite literally to new heights, the Idéal Suite from Four Seasons Megève Collection...

Feature / 17.10.2022

Charting the course – insights from AHC 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Charting the course – insights from AHC 2022 Hoteliers, investors and developers, spent two days at AHC 2022 (Annual Hotel Conference), sharing and absorbing...

Miniview / 14.10.2022

Miniview: inside Delaware’s first luxury boutique hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: inside Delaware’s first luxury boutique hotel The Quoin, a new luxury boutique hotel developed and designed by Philadelphia-based hospitality company, Method Co., in...

Arial view of The Private Reserve at Gili Lankanfushi

Feature / 13.10.2022

7 extraordinary hotel residences around the world

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 extraordinary hotel residences around the world Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a dive into the exclusive arena of luxury hotel residences and villas to...

2022 Geberit AquaClean Sela_wall-mounted control panel black

Exclusive / 13.10.2022

Roundtable: enhancing guest experience in hotel bathroom design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: enhancing guest experience in hotel bathroom design For our latest roundtable, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Geberit, sat down with a group...

colourful mural in citizenM NoMa Washington

News / 12.10.2022

How citizenM plans to dominate the US ‘affordable luxury’ hotel scene

By: Pauline Brettell

How citizenM plans to dominate the US ‘affordable luxury’ hotel scene With four new properties in its 2022 pipeline, citizenM is taking its ‘affordable...

Halehouse spa with Springhouse cedar sauna

Feature / 12.10.2022

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation TLEE Spas has collaborated with Auberge Resorts Collection to create a spa and wellness compound centred...