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croquet on the lawn at The sinet Collection The Retreat at Elcot Park

News / 03.02.2022

Quintessentially British design scheme unveiled for The Retreat at Elcot Park

Quintessentially British design scheme unveiled for The Retreat at Elcot Park On a mission to create extraordinary boutique hotels in curated destinations, The Signet...

surface design show trends of textured surfaces, with stone, paper and plants

Feature / 01.02.2022

Preview: Trends & materials to emerge at Surface Design Show 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: Trends & materials to emerge at Surface Design Show 2022 As we gear up for all things material at the Surface Design Show...

Four Season Private Residences Lake Austin

News / 01.02.2022

Four Seasons unveils 2022 hotel development pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons unveils 2022 hotel development pipeline For Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, 2022 is all about solidifying success and strategic expansion. We take...

Hotel Designs Hottest Hotel Openings in February 2022

Feature / 31.01.2022

VIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2022 Cutting through the noise around the flood of hotel openings anticipated for Q1 in 2022, Editor...

Woman standing in courtyard at The Temple House Hotel Designs

Round-up / 28.01.2022

Weekly digest: Design deliveries, ace openings & development pipelines

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Design deliveries, ace openings & development pipelines Namaste! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to wrap up your week (and month) with the only...

Feature / 28.01.2022

Why architectural ironmongery is key to successful hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Why architectural ironmongery is key to successful hotel design The individual components of a hotel are cherry picked to strike the perfect balance between...

hypnos bed in hotel indigo on the french riviera

Supplier Feature / 28.01.2022

Case study: In bed with Hypnos and Hotel Indigo

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: In bed with Hypnos and Hotel Indigo Hypnos Contract beds can be found in Hotel Indigo hotels across the UK and Europe....

Opinion / 27.01.2022

Editor checks in: ESG, let’s talk about it (consciously)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: ESG, let’s talk about it (consciously) Are you discombobulated with the various buzzwords that are circulating conversations around sustainability? Why are...

Event News / 27.01.2022

MEET UP London: Early bird promotion ends this Friday!

By: Pauline Brettell

MEET UP London: Early bird promotion ends this Friday! A short sharp shout-out for our early bird promotion which runs until 17:00 on Friday...

pigeon post bar and eatery with design references to the buildings history

Feature / 27.01.2022

In pictures: Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery, Hilton Cologne

By: Pauline Brettell

In pictures: Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery, Hilton Cologne Interior design studio THDP have taken inspiration from the history of the building housing Hilton...

curio collection hotel in the heart of florence italy

News / 26.01.2022

Curio collection by Hilton to debut in the heart of Florence

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio collection by Hilton to debut in the heart of Florence Hilton has announced plans to open Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by...

Kimpton Kitalay Samui-Villa Kitalay Master Bedroom

Hotel Development / 26.01.2022

Kimpton Resorts arrives in South East Asia

By: Pauline Brettell

Kimpton Resorts arrives in South East Asia Kimpton Kitalay Samui, the first resort in South East Asia for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury boutique...

Hotel Designs Ace Hotel Toronto modern guestroom

Exclusive / 26.01.2022

Exclusive first look inside Ace Hotel Toronto

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive first look inside Ace Hotel Toronto Opening this summer, Ace Hotel Toronto will be housed in a new building in Toronto’s Garment District...

Hotel Development / 25.01.2022

Marriott provides insight on 2022 hotel development

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott provides insight on 2022 hotel development Marriott International, which added 86,000 gross rooms last year and 517 properties, provides Hotel Designs with the...

Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences, The Secret Garden,

Hotel Development / 25.01.2022

Raffles announces hotel openings expected in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Raffles announces hotel openings expected in 2022 Raffles Hotels & Resorts is continuing its global expansion with new openings in Boston, Macau and Jeddah...

Accor Hotel restaurant and bar design with natural materials and surfaces

Hotel Development / 24.01.2022

Accor steps into boldly into 2022 with 25 new hotel signings

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor steps into boldly into 2022 with 25 new hotel signings Accor ended 2021 on a high note with the signing of 25 hotels...

In Video / 24.01.2022

How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness Sitting majestically above Leicester Square, in its very own island site, The Londoner...

A modern bathroom with shower and glass screens overlooking skyline of city at night

Feature / 24.01.2022

6 smart bathroom technology products for 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

6 smart bathroom technology products for 2022 With evolution of technology in the bathroom arguably out-running any other area of the hotel, Hotel Designs,...

Render of Somewhere Else in The Bahamas, by Pharrell Williams and David Grutman

News / 24.01.2022

Pharrell Williams and David Grutman to open hotel in The Bahamas

By: Hamish Kilburn

Pharrell Williams and David Grutman to open hotel in The Bahamas The 13-time Grammy rapper, songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams and nightclub entrepreneur David...

Round-up / 21.01.2022

Weekly digest: Eco hotel openings, tech updates & Vegas developments

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Eco hotel openings, tech updates & Vegas developments Roll up, roll up! Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly digest. If you're...

Hotel Development / 21.01.2022

Regent Hotels to arrive in Vietnam this spring

By: Pauline Brettell

Regent Hotels to arrive in Vietnam this spring Regent Phu Quoc, with design inspired by the tropical and tranquil surroundings in which it is...

Sommerro Hotel art deco designed guestroom

News / 20.01.2022

Nordic Hotels to open Sommerro in Oslo this year

By: Pauline Brettell

Nordic Hotels to open Sommerro in Oslo this year Before one of Oslo’s most iconic art-deco buildings is restored back to life as new...

News / 20.01.2022

Scandic to open climate-neutral hotel in 2024

By: Pauline Brettell

Scandic to open climate-neutral hotel in 2024 Sweden’s Scandic Hotels puts sustainability high on the agenda as it is set to go climate neutral...

The House Collective the atrium in the opposite house beijing

News / 19.01.2022

The Set Collection adds four new properties to portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

The Set Collection adds four new properties to portfolio The House Collective, one of Asia’s most lauded luxury hospitality brands, is joining forces with...

NOBU Santorini and a birds eye view of swimming pool

News / 19.01.2022

Nobu to arrive in Santorini this spring

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu to arrive in Santorini this spring Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, has...

Feature / 18.01.2022

January blues: Vibrant, story-telling hotel art for optimistic times

By: Hamish Kilburn

January blues: Vibrant, story-telling hotel art for optimistic times Artist Frances Bildner of Frances Bildner Expressive Arts believes she has the answer to all...

biophilic interior reducing carbon footprint

Feature / 18.01.2022

How the design scene is embracing Net Zero initiatives

By: Pauline Brettell

How the design scene is embracing Net Zero initiatives With Net Zero fast becoming the buzzword of 2022, along with conversations around sustainability and...

guitar shaped hard rock hotel in las vegas

News / 17.01.2022

Hard Rock Hotels to transform the Las Vegas strip

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hard Rock Hotels to transform the Las Vegas strip Following in the footsteps of the worlds first guitar shaped hotel in Florida, Hard Rock...

Feature / 17.01.2022

A night on the farm with Harrison Spinks

By: Hamish Kilburn

A night on the farm with Harrison Spinks In the heart of the Yorkshire countryside – slap-bang between Leeds and York – editor Hamish...

Feature / 17.01.2022

The technology products that hit and missed at CES 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

The technology products that hit and missed at CES 2022 From lifelike 'humanoid' robots to the latest TV and projector technology – and all...

Round-up / 14.01.2022

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022 Hello, sunshine! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to brighten up your day with the weekly...

HOMM Bliss guestroom with calm neutral interior

News / 14.01.2022

Banyan Tree Group unveils new HOMM brand

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree Group unveils new HOMM brand HOMM, one of five new brands within the Banyan Tree Group, aims to combine the concept of...

LEDS C4 decorative lighting for design studio in barcelona

Supplier Feature / 14.01.2022

Case study: LEDS C4 lights up design studio in Barcelona

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: LEDS C4 lights up design studio in Barcelona Under the guidance of the interior designer Isern Serra, LEDS C4 is providing the...

Laucala island swimming pool within the lagoon

Hotel Development / 13.01.2022

COMO expands private island portfolio with ‘island within an island’

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO expands private island portfolio with ‘island within an island’ COMO Laucala Island, an exclusive retreat in the South Pacific, is the brands newest...

Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The circle bedroom with views over natural scenerybedroom with vi

News / 13.01.2022

Now open: Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle

By: Pauline Brettell

Now open: Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle While the name might not roll off the tongue, Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle is...

a hypnos bed in guestroom at billesly manor

Supplier Feature / 12.01.2022

Case study: Simply the best for the beds of Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: Simply the best for the beds of Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa Steeped in history, but with a very contemporary take on...

Feature / 12.01.2022

Moodboard: Design & colour trends emerging in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Moodboard: Design & colour trends emerging in 2022 We spoke to Rose Campbell, Head of Product and Creative Development, at Newmor about the design...

Events / 11.01.2022

How MEET UP London plans to tantalise your senses

By: Hamish Kilburn

How MEET UP London plans to tantalise your senses Returning this year by popular demand, the leading London networking event for interior designers, architects,...

News / 11.01.2022

W Hotels plans to open in Macau

By: Pauline Brettell

W Hotels plans to open in Macau Slated to open in December 2022, Marriott International has announced its plans to bring the W Hotels...

natural textures and surfaces in spa at auberge beach residences

Feature / 11.01.2022

Wellness trends: The shifting shape of spas and wellbeing

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness trends: The shifting shape of spas and wellbeing TLEE Spas + Wellness, a spa development firm with a design led and hospitality-driven approach,...

Exclusvle / 10.01.2022

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner

By: Hamish Kilburn

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner Kerzner International, the company behind One&Only, Atlantis Resorts and Residences and Magazan Beach &...

rooftop with pool at The Lana Dorchester

Feature / 10.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Pauline Brettell

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4) Keeping the momentum going and following hot on the heels of our list of hotel...

A hotel in the middle of the desert - with a pool and unmatched accomodation

Round-up / 07.01.2022

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore Peek-a-boo! Editor Hamish Kilburn here, emerging from the Holidays slumber, with your first...

Feature / 07.01.2022

Hilton reveals its list of new hotels for 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton reveals its list of new hotels for 2022 As modern travellers update their wishlists and re-pack suitcases to make up for lost time,...

PHASE_DANCE, an architectural structure, combining conrete and timber in Japan

Feature / 05.01.2022

Architecture structure ‘Phase Dance’ wrapped into the natural world

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architecture structure ‘Phase Dance’ wrapped into the natural world Nestled in a hilly forested area in Shizuoka, Japan, Phase Dance is an impressive architectural...

Sparcstudio designed gym at Champneys Mottram Hall

Feature / 05.01.2022

Fitness trends beyond the treadmill in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Fitness trends beyond the treadmill in hotel design It may be a new year, but the noise around wellness and wellbeing is just as...

Radisson guestroom with dramatic black and red decor at Radisson RED Rosebank south Africa

Hotel Development / 05.01.2022

Radisson looks back on 2021 as it steps optimistically into 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson looks back on 2021 as it steps optimistically into 2022 Following its successful expansion and growth over the past year, Radisson Group is...

Render of lady in nest-like space in front of an outdoor pool and modern villa

Feature / 05.01.2022

7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 As we start look past the crisis period of Covid-19, and start to settle into a 'new...

Atlantis, The Royal in Dubai on The Palm

Hotel Openings / 04.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2) Back with a bang, Hotel Designs starts 2022 with optimism and curiosity; shining the spotlight...

exterior rendering of proposed Dream Hotel Miami

News / 04.01.2022

Dream Hotel Group unveils plans for Miami flagship in 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Dream Hotel Group unveils plans for Miami flagship in 2025 A new 165-key Dream Hotel has been planned as a centrepiece to the world-class...

natural tones and textures in guestroom at hyatt doha

Feature / 03.01.2022

A look at Hyatt’s pipeline from now through to 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

A look at Hyatt’s pipeline from now through to 2023 In addition to the 24 previously announced luxury hotels within Hyatt’s luxury portfolio globally...

white and blue guestroom decor at HOMA hotel Phuket

News / 30.12.2021

HOMA Phuket Town announces its opening

By: Pauline Brettell

HOMA Phuket Town announces its opening HOMA, the pioneering new co-living concept, has announced the opening of its inaugural property in Thailand, HOMA Phuket...

panoramic views from the residence lounge at St Regis Chicago residences

Feature / 23.12.2021

Interiors inside The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago unveiled

By: Pauline Brettell

Interiors inside The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago unveiled Hirsch Bedner Associates Los Angeles (HBA) has unveiled the interiors of The Residences at...

Tapestry Collection hotel facade cosmopolita rome

News / 23.12.2021

Italy’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel will open in Rome

By: Pauline Brettell

Italy’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel will open in Rome Slated to open in early 2022, Cosmopolita Rome joins eight Hilton hotels in...

Exclusive / 23.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021 Sticking to tradition, each year Hotel Designs publishes The Brit List, which, following a nationwide campaign, profiles the...

25 hours hotel one central rooftop pool in dubai

News / 22.12.2021

What you need to know about 25hours’ new hotel in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

What you need to know about 25hours’ new hotel in Dubai 25hours Hotel One Central has opened its doors in Dubai, and like every...

News / 22.12.2021

Inhabit Queen’s Gardens in London slated to open early 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Inhabit Queen’s Gardens in London slated to open early 2022 With the opening of Inhabit Queen’s Gardens, Inhabit Hotels is expanding its mission to...

spotlight on the sideways sofa and cabinet by carl hanson & son

Feature / 22.12.2021

Year in Review: Top 7 furniture products from 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in Review: Top 7 furniture products from 2021 With more to celebrate in Hotel Designs' 'Spotlight On' feature this month, we are shifting...

black and white decor in ocean suite at Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

News / 21.12.2021

The return of a legend: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman re-opens

By: Pauline Brettell

The return of a legend: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman re-opens Emerging from an extensive renovation, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman celebrated the 16th anniversary of...

bathroom in natural materials featuring the Roca Ona range

Feature / 21.12.2021

Year in Review: Top 7 bathroom products that launched in 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in Review: Top 7 bathroom products that launched in 2021 Continuing with Hotel Designs' 'Year in Review', we are grabbing our loofah, and...

deluxe room at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai

Hotel Development / 21.12.2021

From Zurich to Dubai: A look at the latest two openings from Hyatt

By: Pauline Brettell

From Zurich to Dubai: A look at the latest two openings from Hyatt Not content with doing things in moderation, Hyatt celebrates the opening...

Exclusive / 20.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Architects of 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Unveiled: The Brit List Architects of 2021 Following hot on the heels of this year’s designers who made the list, it’s now time to...

News / 17.12.2021

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya Hotel group Accor is going on safari, and expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the...

The Bvlgari Lounge at The Bvlgari Hotel London

News / 17.12.2021

Bvlgari Hotel London reveals refreshed look of The Bvlgari Lounge

By: Pauline Brettell

Bvlgari Hotel London reveals refreshed look of The Bvlgari Lounge Adding another jewel to its London crown, Bvlgari Hotel London unveils the colourful new...

INNSiDE Liverpool bathroom design with Roca and views over the river

Feature / 17.12.2021

Case Study: Roca goes INNSiDE the bathrooms in Liverpool

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Roca goes INNSiDE the bathrooms in Liverpool The new hotel in the heart of Liverpool, INNSiDE by Spanish hotel chain Meliá Hotels...

Nobu San Sebastian facade and outside space

Hotel Development / 16.12.2021

Nobu set to launch in San Sebastián

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu set to launch in San Sebastián Closing the year in style, global lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality, has announced plans for its fourth Spanish...

Opinion / 16.12.2021

Editor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design Making the best out of a disruptive situation – day eight of 10 into...

International salon Culinaire at Hotel Restaurant & Catering

News / 15.12.2021

Registration opens for Hotel, Restaurant & Catering 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Registration opens for Hotel, Restaurant & Catering 2022 Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has opened visitor registration...

lighting by Chelsom from edition27 range

Supplier News / 15.12.2021

Year in Review: Top 7 lighting products that launched in 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in Review: Top 7 lighting products that launched in 2021 Continuing our ‘Spotlight On’ feature this month on ‘Year in Review’, where we...

Exclusive / 15.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Designers of 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unveiled: The Brit List Designers of 2021 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that profiles the top 25 designers, the top 25 architects...

the main stage at Independent Hotel Show 2021

Exclusive / 14.12.2021

Panel discussion: Exploring sensory design in hospitality at IHS 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: Exploring sensory design in hospitality at IHS 2021 At the Independent Hotel Show 2021, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with Mark Bruce,...

moxy hotels manchester check in and bar area

Hotel Openings / 14.12.2021

Moxy Hotels arrives in Manchester

By: Pauline Brettell

Moxy Hotels arrives in Manchester Moxy Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy’s experiential hotel brand, has officially opened in Manchester with the launch of Moxy Manchester City,...

aerial view of marriot ritz-carlton eleuthera bahamas

Hotel Development / 14.12.2021

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand Bahamas

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand Bahamas Marriott International has announced its plans to introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas,...

art deco inspired interior of Olympos Naoussa Restaurant at ON Residence

News / 13.12.2021

ON Residence: The revival of a Legend

By: Pauline Brettell

ON Residence: The revival of a Legend The emblematic ON Residence, a partnership between TOR Hotel Group and Grivalia Hospitality, is one of Greece’s...

sculptural wooden sauna detail at six senses spa kokatas mansions

News / 10.12.2021

Six Senses Spa Kokatas Mansions opens in Istanbul

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses Spa Kokatas Mansions opens in Istanbul With uninterrupted views of the Bosphorus, and taking inspiration from the uniquely Turkish hammam experience, Six...

open air jungle bedroom in banyan tree group hotel

News / 10.12.2021

How Banyan Tree Group will double its footprint of hotels by 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

How Banyan Tree Group will double its footprint of hotels by 2025 Banyan Tree Group is set to introduce five new brands into its...

beachdeck at penina hotel and golf resort part of IHG vignette collection

News / 09.12.2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces European debut of new luxury brand Vignette

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces European debut of new luxury brand Vignette In a landmark property deal bringing together exclusive properties in sought after...

The-Dorchester-Harlequin-Penthouse-living-room-portrait-highres

News / 09.12.2021

London Architecture firm unveiled for The Dorchester renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

London Architecture firm unveiled for The Dorchester renovation London-based architecture firm ReardonSmith Architects has been named the 'architects' and 'lead designers' for the extensive...

The Dorchester Terrace Penthouse living room

News / 08.12.2021

Breaking: The Dorchester announces major renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: The Dorchester announces major renovation Dorchester Collection's ongoing investment programme to enhance its luxury portfolio of hotels has led to The Dorchester, one...

News / 08.12.2021

Curio Collection by Hilton opens the Wasserturm Hotel in Cologne

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton opens the Wasserturm Hotel in Cologne Housed in what was once the tallest water tower in Europe, Hilton has opened...

Exclusive / 07.12.2021

HIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design With quietness at its core, the nestwell installation at HIX explored the theme...

Hotel Development / 07.12.2021

Domes Resorts announces plans to expand globally

By: Hamish Kilburn

Domes Resorts announces plans to expand globally Domes Resorts, which is one of the fastest growing luxury hotel brands in the Mediterranean, continues its...

Guestroom render inside Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

Feature / 07.12.2021

Introducing Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands: inspired by contours of yachts

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands: inspired by contours of yachts DKO Architecture has completed its mission to design the interiors of Melbourne Marriott Hotel...

Bvlgari Hotel Paris collage Hotel Designs

Feature / 06.12.2021

In pictures: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Paris

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Paris Three years since the concept of the luxury hotel appeared on our radar, Bvlgari Hotel Paris has opened....

guestroom in white and grey with contemprary art and blue accents at 100 shoreditch

Feature / 03.12.2021

Sneak peek inside One Hundred Shoreditch

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek inside One Hundred Shoreditch Breathing a breath of fresh (designer) air into one of London's iconic lifestyle hotels, One Hundred Shoreditch is...

pink couch and natural finishes in bright suite at The Standard

Feature / 03.12.2021

What to expect from Standard International in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

What to expect from Standard International in 2022 Standard International, the luxury/lifestyle brand that likes to do things differently, is looking ahead towards 2022...

Development News / 02.12.2021

Rosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts accelerates its strategic global growth with the announcement of Rosewood Riyadh,...

News / 02.12.2021

Show review: What you missed at The AHC in Manchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

Show review: What you missed at The AHC in Manchester Out with the old (venue) and in the with the new. On November 22...

Exclusive / 02.12.2021

Virtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design With the aim to identify how hotel lighting is evolving in the international hotel design arena, Hotel Designs,...

white bed linen and natural decor in guestroom at hilton mallorca galatzo

News / 01.12.2021

Hilton plans new resort hotel for Mallorca

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton plans new resort hotel for Mallorca Following hot on the heels of recent openings in Madrid and Barcelona, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues...

green tiled floor and ceiling in restaurant in hotel galei kinneret

Feature / 01.12.2021

Inspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Inspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation London-based design studio Saar Zafrir Design, unveils its latest project, a complete redesign of the...

Beach and pool at koh samui resort SAii Koh Samui Bophut

News / 30.11.2021

S Hotels & Resorts opens new resort on Koh Samui

By: Hamish Kilburn

S Hotels & Resorts opens new resort on Koh Samui Just opened: SAii Koh Samui Bophut is an elegant low-rise, upscale resort planning to cater...

the sky bar at hotel la tour with panoramic views over milton keynes

News / 30.11.2021

Hotel La Tour to open in Milton Keynes

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel La Tour to open in Milton Keynes Dedicated to enhancing and supporting the development of the town, economically and environmentally, with its modern...

contemprary bathroom and freestanding bath with seaview

Supplier Feature / 30.11.2021

2022 bathroom trends from RAK Ceramics

By: Pauline Brettell

2022 bathroom trends from RAK Ceramics As the freedom to travel returns and guests leave home to enjoy a long-awaited hotel break, how can...

blue and white bedroom with seaview in tel aviv hotel David Kempinski

News / 26.11.2021

The David Kempinski Tel Aviv to arrive in February 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

The David Kempinski Tel Aviv to arrive in February 2022 Kempinski Hotels has announced the long-anticipated opening of The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, the...

soft furniture and wooden surfaces in locke hotel buckle street

News / 26.11.2021

Locke Hotels opens sixth (and final) hotel in 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke Hotels opens sixth (and final) hotel in 2021 Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened ‘Buckle Street Studios by Locke’ in Aldgate –...

Melia Phuket Mai Khao-One_Bedroom_Villa_with_Private_Pool_at Night_

News / 26.11.2021

Meliá announces the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Continuing with its rollout of the brand across Thailand, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao opened its...

miami roof terrrace with pool at the standard

News / 25.11.2021

Standard Residences set to launch in Miami

By: Pauline Brettell

Standard Residences set to launch in Miami The Standard and Rosso Development have announced the launch of the brands first residential project which aims...

Hamish Kilburn, Tina Norden, Balkaran Bassan and Vince Stroop on stage at HIX

Exclusive / 25.11.2021

HIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation One of the stand-out moments from HIX 2021 was undoubtedly the installations that were displayed...