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Surfaces / 22.07.2022

In conversation with: Rose Campbell, Head of Creative Development at Newmor

In conversation with: Rose Campbell, Head of Creative Development at Newmor Rose Campbell joined Newmor five years ago, and in that time she has...

Dorsett Gold Coast deluxe king guestroom with panoramic city views

News / 22.07.2022

Sneak peek: Inside Dorsett Gold Coast

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Inside Dorsett Gold Coast Taking design cues from the views and vistas of Australia's Gold Coast, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) unveils the...

the curved contemporary facade of Isla Brown Corinthia seen from above with a view over the pool and beach

News / 21.07.2022

Brown Hotels moves into the luxury market

By: Pauline Brettell

Brown Hotels moves into the luxury market Located on the Gulf of Corinth, with design inspired by Greek mythology, Isla Brown Corinthia is the...

The Westin London City with plants in guestroom

Case Study / 21.07.2022

How Leaflike used nature to add design layer inside The Westin London City

By: Hamish Kilburn

How Leaflike used nature to add design layer inside The Westin London City The Westin London City has been open a few months now,...

Marriott International signs with Vinpearl in Vietnam

Hotel Development / 21.07.2022

Marriott International to add eight hotels in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International to add eight hotels in Vietnam Marriott International has announced a landmark agreement with Vinpearl, as it strengthens its pipeline and presence in...

Trophy design for The Brit List Awards 2022

Exclusive / 20.07.2022

Trophy design revealed for The Brit List Awards 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Trophy design revealed for The Brit List Awards 2022 Taking the awards campaign up a deserving notch, The Brit List Awards 2022 has announced...

aerial view of the Royal Palm Galapagos Curio Collection by Hilton

News / 20.07.2022

Hilton arrives in the Galapagos islands

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton arrives in the Galapagos islands With the opening of Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton offers guests a peek into one of...

exterior of Hotel Seegarten lit up at night after bathroom redesign with Dornbracht

Feature / 19.07.2022

Case study: Hotel Seegarten showcases innovative shower solutions

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: Hotel Seegarten showcases innovative shower solutions With the interior design created by Studio Aisslinger, the characteristically clear and ambitious layout conveys a...

Exclusive / 19.07.2022

The Brit List Awards 2022: meet the sponsors (so far)

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2022: meet the sponsors (so far) Now that The Brit List Awards 2022 is officially underway – the free application...

colourful portraits on the facade of citizenM London Victoria

News / 18.07.2022

citizenM London Victoria opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

citizenM London Victoria opens its doors A decade after its entry to the capital, affordable luxury hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM, continuing with its mission...

News / 15.07.2022

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announce plans for hotel in Xi’an

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announce plans for hotel in Xi’an Slated to open in 2026, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have announced plans...

Counter a speakeasy bar by Native Edinburgh

Feature / 15.07.2022

Native Edinburgh reveals refurbishment

By: Pauline Brettell

Native Edinburgh reveals refurbishment Native, one of the leading UK aparthotel brands with eleven sites across London, Manchester and Scotland has announced Native Edinburgh's...

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn in conversation with designer Mario Ferrarini

Interview / 14.07.2022

In conversation with: Mario Ferrarini, the designer of Dialogo Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Mario Ferrarini, the designer of Dialogo Collection Mario Ferrarini, an innovative product designer, has worked with some of the biggest names...

guestroom at Hotel Per La opening onto patio garden

News / 14.07.2022

Hotel Per La opens its doors to Los Angeles

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Per La opens its doors to Los Angeles Having been revamped and reimagined by Sage Studio, Hotel Per La, located in the iconic former...

flying carpet chandelier in the lobby of JW Marriott Istanbul Marmara Sea

News / 13.07.2022

KCA International’s design vision for JW Marriott Istanbul Marmara Sea

By: Pauline Brettell

KCA International’s design vision for JW Marriott Istanbul Marmara Sea From flying carpets to the blue waters of the Bosporous, KCA International have captured...

News / 12.07.2022

Ikos to open a second property on Corfu

By: Pauline Brettell

Ikos to open a second property on Corfu Ikos Resorts have announced plans to expand its luxury offering with a second property on Corfu...

Lighting / 12.07.2022

75 years of Chelsom: highlighting the milestones

By: Hamish Kilburn

75 years of Chelsom: highlighting the milestones Stop the press! Chelsom turns 75 this year. To celebrate more than seven decades leading the way...

Nordelaia guestroom with four poster bed in shades of grey

News / 11.07.2022

Nordelaia opens in Italy’s Piedmont wine region

By: Pauline Brettell

Nordelaia opens in Italy’s Piedmont wine region Nordelaia, a brand-new independent boutique hotel, with interiors by These White Walls, is getting ready to throw...

Event / 08.07.2022

Festival of Hospitality announces 2022 headline theme

By: Hamish Kilburn

Festival of Hospitality announces 2022 headline theme Togetherness, celebrating inclusivity and diversity for a positive future are the major themes that will run throughout...

guestroom with french doors onto terrace with seavies at Hilton Santorini

News / 07.07.2022

Hilton makes a spectacular debut in Santorini

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton makes a spectacular debut in Santorini Hilton has opened the doors to its first hotel in Santorini, one of Greece’s most coveted island...

pool terrace at Nordelaia overlooking the vineyards

Feature / 06.07.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in July 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in July 2022 The sunbeds have been rolled out and with summer in full swing north of the equator,...

The Dorchester suite rendering Pierre-Yves Rochon

News / 06.07.2022

First renders of The Dorchester’s renovation released

By: Hamish Kilburn

First renders of The Dorchester’s renovation released The Dorchester, which has remained opened throughout its extensive renovation – credit to the exceptional operations team...

Exhibition / 05.07.2022

Artiq and Link open 2022 Queer Frontiers Pride exhibition in style

By: Hamish Kilburn

Artiq and Link open 2022 Queer Frontiers Pride exhibition in style Artiq, the international art agency, has opened the fourth annual charity art exhibition,...

Exclusive / 05.07.2022

Exclusive report: designing conscious water-related luxury spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive report: designing conscious water-related luxury spaces Hotel Designs, in association AXOR and powered by Arigami, has published an 18-page report that explores conscious...

Collage of The Londoner and Yabu Pushelberg

Interview / 05.07.2022

Checking in to The Londoner with Yabu Pushelberg

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to The Londoner with Yabu Pushelberg The Londoner is "theatricality and intimacy on an extraordinary scale," said Anna Lambert after she checked...

portrait of design partners at Chapi Chapo Design

Interview / 04.07.2022

In conversation with: the masterminds at Chapi Chapo Design

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: the masterminds at Chapi Chapo Design With The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City having recently opened its doors, the design team at Chapi...

Exclusive / 04.07.2022

Live roundtable: decorative lighting solutions & schemes

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live roundtable: decorative lighting solutions & schemes With the aim to put decorative lighting under the spotlight, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Vaughan,...

The Westin London City, designed by Dexter Moren Associates

News / 01.07.2022

Dexter Moren Associates announces major re-brand

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dexter Moren Associates announces major re-brand In a shocking twist that nobody saw coming, Dexter Moren Associates announced last night, during its 30th anniversary...

Bulgari Resort Ranfushi set to open in the Maldives in 2025

News / 01.07.2022

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts makes a move on the Maldives

By: Pauline Brettell

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts makes a move on the Maldives Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced that an agreement has been signed for a...

roundtable discussion on blurring the boundaries in design on location at Table Place Chairs in London

In Video / 30.06.2022

Panel discussion: Blurring the design lines in hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: Blurring the design lines in hospitality It is not everyday that a Hotel Designs panel discussion event is, quite literally, done in-the-round...

wooden bridge at Retreat East heading towards the Great Barn

News / 29.06.2022

Retreat East – a sustainable rural escape

By: Pauline Brettell

Retreat East – a sustainable rural escape In the era of the 'staycation', it is time to Retreat East, and discover this unique rural...

luxury tent in Naviva Four Seasons from above

News / 29.06.2022

First look at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

First look at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Mexico Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort located at Punta Mita, Mexico, on a private peninsula...

Hotel Development / 29.06.2022

Pullman opens its first hotel in Georgia

By: Pauline Brettell

Pullman opens its first hotel in Georgia Located in the tallest building in Tbilisi, Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a premium international hotel brand from...

portrait of Stephen Ewer CEO Bathroom Brands Group

Interview / 28.06.2022

In conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group With bathrooms continually taking centre stage when it comes to questions of design trends, we...

view from above of Angsana Oceanview Residences by Banyan Tree group

News / 28.06.2022

Banyan Tree unveils new branded residences in Phuket

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree unveils new branded residences in Phuket With the rise of branded residences taking root, Banyan Tree Property Group has unveiled the new...

The Brit List Awards / 27.06.2022

The Brit List Awards 2022: applications now open!

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2022: applications now open! Free to apply, the world's most accessible awards campaign in the hotel design industry, The Brit...

News / 24.06.2022

Park Hyatt to arrive in Johohannesburg

By: Pauline Brettell

Park Hyatt to arrive in Johohannesburg After an extensive refurbishment, overseen by award-winning designer Yabu Pushelberg, the iconic Winston Hotel is expected to reopen...

serene corner with a private pool on the island of Paros

News / 24.06.2022

Inside Cosme Paros – embracing authentic Greek hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Cosme Paros – embracing authentic Greek hotel design The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the...

dramatic florals on the ceiling in the lobby at The Starling

News / 23.06.2022

The Starling joins Curio Collection by Hilton

By: Pauline Brettell

The Starling joins Curio Collection by Hilton In an exciting rebrand The Starling, the latest evolution of Atlanta's Hotel Midtown, has been brought to...

guestroom designed by BLINK at the W Dubai - Mina Seyahi

News / 22.06.2022

BLINK’s vision for the new W Dubai – Mina Seyahi

By: Pauline Brettell

BLINK’s vision for the new W Dubai – Mina Seyahi BLINK Design Group has created a stunning modern bohemian vision inspired by traditional dhow...

staurant design with feature lighting in The Slate Denver

News / 22.06.2022

The Slate Denver has opened its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

The Slate Denver has opened its doors Summer holidays may be beckoning, but The Slate Denver is educating guests year-round with a school-inspired hotel...

News / 21.06.2022

Inside The Other House – soon to open in South Kensington

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside The Other House – soon to open in South Kensington The Other House is opening the first of its new Residents’ Clubs, The...

News / 21.06.2022

Six Senses Vana – a new ‘health & healing’ hotel to arrive in India

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses Vana – a new ‘health & healing’ hotel to arrive in India Six Senses Vana, the latest addition to the Six Senses...

exterior view from above of The Morrow Washington DC

News / 20.06.2022

The Morrow announces debut in Washington D.C.

By: Pauline Brettell

The Morrow announces debut in Washington D.C. Scheduled for Q3 2022, The Morrow, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio, is set to...

News / 20.06.2022

Unveiling Cunard’s Queen Anne – the next in a fine line

By: Pauline Brettell

Unveiling Cunard’s Queen Anne – the next in a fine line Following the eagerly anticipated name reveal of Queen Anne earlier this year, Cunard...

Hotel Development / 20.06.2022

Rosewood to arrive in Xi’an in 2026

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood to arrive in Xi’an in 2026 Rosewood continues its aggressive growth plans with the announcement to open an 'ultra-luxury hotel', Rosewood Xi'an, in...

Feature / 16.06.2022

Introducing art’otel London Hoxton – opening in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing art’otel London Hoxton – opening in 2024 Squire & Partners has been busy, working behind the scenes, to design the flagship London art’otel...

Co-working space with exposed brick and botanical wallpaper

Exclusive / 16.06.2022

Panel discussion: design development in the North

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: design development in the North Hours before the party started at MEET UP North 2022, Hotel Designs gathered together leading designers at...

Morocan style bathroom with large bath in centre

Bathrooms / 14.06.2022

Hadi Teherani: the bathroom is a “source of new energy”

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hadi Teherani: the bathroom is a “source of new energy” AXOR project DISTINCTIVE was born from Hadi Teherani's vision to define his interpretation of...

Awards / 13.06.2022

The Brit List Awards 2022: meet the judges

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2022: meet the judges The judging panel for The Brit List Awards 2022 has been unveiled, and is made up...

PLush bedroom inside Gleneagles Townhouse

Feature / 10.06.2022

In pictures: inside Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: inside Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh This week, Gleneagles Townhouse officially opened its doors in Edinburgh, exclusively to members and hotel guests, marking the...

News / 10.06.2022

LEVEN unveils plans for second hotel – in the Metaverse

By: Hamish Kilburn

LEVEN unveils plans for second hotel – in the Metaverse The second site for LEVEN, named aptly LEVENverse, will shelter creative and 'social' spaces...

exterior view of Four Seasons Minneapolis overlooking the river

News / 09.06.2022

Four Seasons Hotel opens its doors in Minneapolis

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons Hotel opens its doors in Minneapolis Rising 36 storeys above the city and firmly rooted in its dynamic downtown, the all-new Four...

An image of a contemporary furniture set

Feature / 09.06.2022

7 design collaborations we loved at Salone del Mobile 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 design collaborations we loved at Salone del Mobile 2022 Rounding off what has been one of the most meaningful Salone del Mobile editions...

curved designs in natural tones at El Hotel Pacha Ibiza

News / 08.06.2022

El Hotel Pacha: re-opening and summer-ready

By: Pauline Brettell

El Hotel Pacha: re-opening and summer-ready Following a full renovation, the first hotel from iconic music and lifestyle brand Pacha Group, El Hotel Pacha,...

In conversation / 08.06.2022

Panel discussion: the real meaning of collaboration within design

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: the real meaning of collaboration within design At a recent event staged at the Mapei World showroom in Clerkenwell, fuelled by M+...

Rendering of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

News / 08.06.2022

Ritz-Carlton to open debut hotel in Saudi Arabia

By: Pauline Brettell

Ritz-Carlton to open debut hotel in Saudi Arabia Nujuma, the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will be situated on a pristine set of private islands as...

TWIGGY by Minotti in the 2022 Collection

Exclusive / 07.06.2022

2022 Collection by Minotti: a global expression of pure style

By: Hamish Kilburn

2022 Collection by Minotti: a global expression of pure style Italian furniture brand Minotti has arguably made the most noise at Salone del Mobile...

Spring Café Brasserie inside Pillows at the Park hotel in Amsterdam

Hotel Development / 06.06.2022

Pillows Hotels to arrive in central Amsterdam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Pillows Hotels to arrive in central Amsterdam Positioned in the evergreen Oosterpark and sheltered in a historic building that dates back to 1909, the...

lobby at Park Lane New York designed by Yabu Pushelberg

News / 01.06.2022

Yabu Pushelberg reimagines Park Lane New York

By: Pauline Brettell

Yabu Pushelberg reimagines Park Lane New York Global design studio Yabu Pushelberg embarked on a monumental two-year refresh of the New York city landmark,...

a view across the hertfordshire fields to The Grove

News / 01.06.2022

The Grove announces refurbishment of its Sequoia Spa

By: Pauline Brettell

The Grove announces refurbishment of its Sequoia Spa Following an extensive three-phase refurbishment, the transformation of The Sequoia Spa at The Grove, taken on...

the colours of clerkenwell in flags on a stand

News / 31.05.2022

Round-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Round-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2022 Clerkenwell Design Week arrived back in familiar territory last week; leading conversations around trends and showcasing the best...

exterior and entrance of the traditional tower at the Castillo Hotel Son Vida

News / 31.05.2022

Castillo Hotel Son Vida unveils a new design

By: Pauline Brettell

Castillo Hotel Son Vida unveils a new design Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a 13th-century Mallorcan possessió in Palma de Mallorca, and part of the...

view of suite with swimming pool on the beach at new Rosewood Hotel Red Sea

News / 30.05.2022

Rosewood takes its Sense of Place to the Red Sea

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood takes its Sense of Place to the Red Sea Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by The Red Sea Development Company to...

Opinon / 30.05.2022

Why Hotel Designs is changing its logo in June

By: Hamish Kilburn

Why Hotel Designs is changing its logo in June With the aim to celebrate inclusivity and equality – elements that have arguably always been...

ZHD Exhibition at the Roca London Gallery

Feature / 30.05.2022

Zaha Hadid Design celebrates 10 years at Roca London Gallery

By: Hamish Kilburn

Zaha Hadid Design celebrates 10 years at Roca London Gallery Zaha Hadid Design exhibition, Everything Flows, celebrates 10th anniversary of ZHA-designed Roca London Gallery......

guestroom at JW Marriott Frankfurt with views over the city and an ebersbach painting on the wall

News / 30.05.2022

JW Marriott arrives in Germany

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott arrives in Germany JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has made its debut in Frankfurt, Germany...

guestroom in contemporary white decor at Gran Melia Villa Le Blanc

News / 27.05.2022

Gran Meliá scheduled for a summer opening in Menorca

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Meliá scheduled for a summer opening in Menorca Meliá Hotels International has announced the upcoming opening of Villa Le Blanc Gran Meliá on...

Opinion / 25.05.2022

Editor checks in: what’s happened (so far) at Clerkenwell Design Week

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: what’s happened (so far) at Clerkenwell Design Week Taking centre stage for the first time since 2019, Clerkenwell Design Week is...

view from the sea of Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island

News / 24.05.2022

Mövenpick scheduled to open its doors on Al Marjan Island

By: Pauline Brettell

Mövenpick scheduled to open its doors on Al Marjan Island Bringing Mövenpick to Ras Al Khaimah in a series of firsts - located on...

Exclusive / 23.05.2022

In pictures: MEET UP North 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: MEET UP North 2022 For the first time since 2019, MEET UP North returned on May 19 2022 to the creative hub...

wooden staircase and comfortable seating in The Study University of Chicago

News / 20.05.2022

Study Hotels opens on University of Chicago campus

By: Pauline Brettell

Study Hotels opens on University of Chicago campus Study Hotels continues its expansion into prominent university markets with the official opening of its third...

News / 19.05.2022

Hilton expands its offering in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton expands its offering in Mexico Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, marking the company’s first-ever all-inclusive offering...

Exclusive / 19.05.2022

Live roundtable: a personal approach to surface design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live roundtable: a personal approach to surface design In Hotel Designs’ second roundtable in association with Arte, Editor Hamish Kilburn gathers a handful of...

News / 17.05.2022

This will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States

By: Pauline Brettell

This will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States The brutalist architectural landmark Hotel Marcel New Haven, originally designed by Marcel Breuer,...

exterior of AC Marriott Melbourne southbank

News / 17.05.2022

AC Hotels by Marriott arrives in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

AC Hotels by Marriott arrives in Australia Designed by DKO Architecture and located in one of Melbourne's premier events, arts and entertainment precincts, AC...

Case Study / 16.05.2022

Designing the bathrooms inside ‘Ireland’s most sustainable hotel’

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing the bathrooms inside ‘Ireland’s most sustainable hotel’ The new Wren Urban Nest Dublin City, dubbed Ireland's most sustainable hotel, features a range of...

Interview / 11.05.2022

In conversation with: AXOR on wellness in the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: AXOR on wellness in the bathroom To really understand whether bathroom design will flow with or push against some of the...

Hotel Designs factory tour to Standfast & Barracks

Feature / 11.05.2022

In the factory: how Sanderson Design Group will go carbon-zero by 2030

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the factory: how Sanderson Design Group will go carbon-zero by 2030 With the aim to understand how Sanderson Design Group will go carbon-zero...

Lighting / 11.05.2022

LEDS C4 presents more technical & efficient outdoor lighting solutions

By: Hamish Kilburn

LEDS C4 presents more technical & efficient outdoor lighting solutions The latest outdoor lighting proposals from LEDS C4 have been designed to provide clients...

News / 10.05.2022

Sneak peak: Hotel Genevieve sets its sights on a spring 2023 opening

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peak: Hotel Genevieve sets its sights on a spring 2023 opening Hotel Genevieve, with a name inspired by the regional Saint Genevieve limestone...

Feature / 10.05.2022

Inside Philadelphia’s tallest hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Philadelphia’s tallest hotel Standing tall at 51 stories in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, is the first-ever W Hotels Worldwide and Element by...

extensive new design scheme for Wynn shown here with contemporary four poster bed

News / 09.05.2022

Wynn unveils most extensive design scheme to date

By: Pauline Brettell

Wynn unveils most extensive design scheme to date Wynn Las Vegas has unveiled plans for new luxury accommodations with a new look and extensive...

communal space with comfortable seating and co-working space at Cove The Hague

News / 09.05.2022

Cove expands in Europe with new properties in the Netherlands

By: Pauline Brettell

Cove expands in Europe with new properties in the Netherlands Next generation serviced apartment brand Cove has announced its expansion into Europe, beginning with...

Interview / 09.05.2022

Cycling with: Dale Atkinson, Founder, Rosendale Design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Cycling with: Dale Atkinson, Founder, Rosendale Design Meeting in London's leafy Richmond Park ahead of 60-mile bike ride around the Surrey Hills, Editor Hamish...

Opinion / 06.05.2022

NEWH on networking and wellbeing

By: Hamish Kilburn

NEWH on networking and wellbeing Following NEWH UK Chapter's Top ID Event, which took place inside London's Roca Gallery, on March 31, Rita Bancroft...

News / 06.05.2022

The Raleigh returns on Miami Beach

By: Pauline Brettell

The Raleigh returns on Miami Beach SHVO and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts have announced the restoration of Miami Beach’s most storied property, The Raleigh....

News / 05.05.2022

IHIF 2022: hospitality ready to seize opportunities

By: Pauline Brettell

IHIF 2022: hospitality ready to seize opportunities The global hospitality industry is ready to embrace opportunities, innovate, improve profitability and take action on sustainability...

A clean, contemporary guestroom above a city

Exclusive / 05.05.2022

Live roundtable: Intuitive and conscious hotel development

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live roundtable: Intuitive and conscious hotel development Taking the conversation around sustainability and conscious development to the top, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with...

wood and bamboo in the public space structure in Roku Kyoto design by BLINK

News / 05.05.2022

ROKU KYOTO by BLINK wins Kohler Bold Design Award

By: Pauline Brettell

ROKU KYOTO by BLINK wins Kohler Bold Design Award Inspired by the beauty and simplicity of Japanese craftsmanship, Hilton’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts...

Hotel design / 05.05.2022

5 minutes with: Eric Jafari, CDO & Creative Director at edyn

By: Pauline Brettell

5 minutes with: Eric Jafari, CDO & Creative Director at edyn With IHIF currently taking place in Berlin, Hotel Designs took the opportunity to...

facade and entrance of The Twenty Two on Grosvenor Square

News / 04.05.2022

The Twenty Two opens its doors on Grosvenor square

By: Pauline Brettell

The Twenty Two opens its doors on Grosvenor square Located on Grosvenor Square, The Twenty Two with the help of designer Natalia Miyar Atelier,...

Empty white room modern space interior 3d rendering image.A blank wall with pure white. Decorate wall with horizon line pattern and hidden warm light

Exclusive / 04.05.2022

Exclusive report: circadian lighting and its effects in design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive report: circadian lighting and its effects in design The latest Hotel Designs LAB report, sponsored by Franklite and powered by Arigami, explores circadian...

News / 03.05.2022

Jumeirah opens an all-villa resort in Bali

By: Pauline Brettell

Jumeirah opens an all-villa resort in Bali Jumeirah Group has further expanded its international portfolio with the debut of its first stunning, contemporary resort...

open deck and swimming pool on new Supernova cruise ship for Silversea Cruises

Feature / 03.05.2022

Silversea reveals ‘revolutionary’ new design

By: Pauline Brettell

Silversea reveals ‘revolutionary’ new design Silversea Cruises has unveiled the latest insight on its fleet’s 11th ship, Silver Nova - scheduled for delivery in...

view at night across the pool to guestrooms at Lesante Cape

News / 03.05.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2022 With Greece continuing to lead the pack when it comes to hotel openings this month, May...

Establishing render of Four Seasons Render Melbourne

News / 29.04.2022

Counting down to IHIF 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Counting down to IHIF 2022 With the industry-leading event the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) taking place in Berlin on May 3-5, the countdown...

guestroom in the Knoxville Marriott by Stonehill Taylor

News / 29.04.2022

A reimagined Marriott Knoxville Downtown

By: Pauline Brettell

A reimagined Marriott Knoxville Downtown New York-based design firm Stonehill Taylor has unveiled the new interiors for the recently opened Marriott Knoxville Downtown which...

Editor Hamish Kilburn in front of a podcast microphone

Opinion / 28.04.2022

Editor checks in: ‘suite’ juxtapositions in hotel design & travel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: ‘suite’ juxtapositions in hotel design & travel Editor Hamish Kilburn has taken the rough with the smooth this month to explore...