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A render of an open air suite in Seychelles

News / 09.02.2021

Seychelles debut for Waldorf Astoria and Canopy by Hilton

Seychelles debut for Waldorf Astoria and Canopy by Hilton Hilton has announced to bring its iconic luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, as...

Hotel Opening / 08.02.2021

Inside W Melbourne, the brand’s second opening in Australia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside W Melbourne, the brand’s second opening in Australia In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district, W Melbourne arrives, with...

Round-up / 05.02.2021

Weekly briefing: Tech talk, art escapes & beyond the surface of trends

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Tech talk, art escapes & beyond the surface of trends 'Ey-up', Hamish Kilburn here to deliver your weekly briefing. Over the last...

Presidential Bedroom_St. Regis Los Cabos_HBA

Feature / 05.02.2021

Renders unveiled for St Regis Los Cabos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Renders unveiled for St Regis Los Cabos SB Architects and The San Francisco branch of design firm HBA has unveiled interior renders of The...

Feature / 05.02.2021

VIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2021 Hot off the heels of our two-part series on hotel openings in 2021, Hotel Designs is...

Feature / 04.02.2021

How will the pandemic affect hotel design and development?

By: Hamish Kilburn

How will the pandemic affect hotel design and development? Tom Bishop, Director of Project Management at Concert, is here to offer some clarity and...

Feature / 04.02.2021

Beautiful lighting from Heathfield & Co and lighting studio Luum

By: Hamish Kilburn

Beautiful lighting from Heathfield & Co and lighting studio Luum Capturing the natural world in fixed form by merging light with scale and sculpture,...

Feature / 04.02.2021

Industry insight: Why alfresco dining is the new normal

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: Why alfresco dining is the new normal Alfresco dining has become more important and popular than ever. See how hotels can tap...

Pascale Lauber & Ulrike Bauschke on steps

Interview / 04.02.2021

5 minutes with: The hotel designers behind Ostuni’s new boutique jewel

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: The hotel designers behind Ostuni’s new boutique jewel Pascale Lauber & Ulrike Bauschke, owners and hotel designers of Paragon 700 Boutique...

A drawing wallpaper of a ladder on a wall

Feature / 03.02.2021

Surface trends for 2021 & beyond

By: Hamish Kilburn

Surface trends for 2021 & beyond Strict pre-pandemic industry standards mean that hospitality design is "well-placed to weather the storm" without a major supply-side...

Feature / 02.02.2021

Virtually escape into the world of art in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtually escape into the world of art in hotel design Are you swooning over staycations or dreaming of distant lands? We are all feeling...

Feature / 02.02.2021

Industry insight: The thrill of designing a new hotel in an old shell

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: The thrill of designing a new hotel in an old shell With a little help from our friends at ADP Architecture, we...

Feature / 01.02.2021

CES 2021: Best hotel design tech trends

By: Hamish Kilburn

CES 2021: Best hotel design tech trends Technology's role in hotel design has arguably never been so relied upon. If you happened to miss...

Villas overlooking the Silverstone Racecourse

News / 01.02.2021

Exclusive: Inside flagship hospitality development at Silverstone

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: Inside flagship hospitality development at Silverstone Bergman Interiors and Twelve Architects have teamed up with Escapade living, led by CEO Will Tindal, to...

Feature / 29.01.2021

What’s in the spotlight this February on Hotel Designs?

By: Hamish Kilburn

What’s in the spotlight this February on Hotel Designs? Hotel Designs’ February editorial features have landed, which will explore Technology and Surfaces, two ever-changing...

News / 29.01.2021

New event: Workspace Show launches in London in November

By: Hamish Kilburn

New event: Workspace Show launches in London in November Brand new design event, Workspace Show, is expected to launch in London this November with...

Feature / 28.01.2021

Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness For our next magic trick – AKA virtual roundtable – we've invited industry experts to take on the...

Image of cut-out switch plates in luxury suite

Supplier Feature / 27.01.2021

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat When finding the balance between contemporary and classic, Hotel Indigo Bath 'fell in love' with...

Interview / 26.01.2021

In Conversation With: Christos Passas, Architect of the Year

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Christos Passas, Architect of the Year Recently crowned Architect of the Year at The Brit List Awards 2020, Christos Passas, Director...

Opinion / 26.01.2021

In the HIX seat: recovering from Covid ‘all together now!’

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the HIX seat: recovering from Covid ‘all together now!’ Wearing his most comfortable slippers – working from home really does have its perks...

A minimalist guestroom in the hotel opening in Japan soon

News / 26.01.2021

Hotel opening to watch: Azumi Setoda arrives in March 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel opening to watch: Azumi Setoda arrives in March 2021 A hotel opening to keep an eye on, Azumi Setoda is the brainchild of...

Review / 25.01.2021

MINIVIEW: inside the latest design-led boutique hotels in New Zealand

By: Hamish Kilburn

MINIVIEW: inside the latest design-led boutique hotels in New Zealand The maximalist interiors sheltered inside Naumi Hotel's three recent arrivals have lifted our editorial...

Round-up / 22.01.2021

Weekly briefing: an exclusive hotel review in Dubai & full steam ahead for Marriott

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: an exclusive hotel review in Dubai & full steam ahead for Marriott Kick your shoes off and get comfortable. Welcome to your...

Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam, here you can see quirky interiors in a render of the hotel's lobby

Exclusive / 21.01.2021

Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam with a fresh eye for design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam with a fresh eye for design Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam, entering the hospitality arena by opening...

Obituary / 20.01.2021

Sandals remembers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (1941 – 2021)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sandals remembers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (1941 – 2021) It is with regret that we report on the passing of Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, Company Chairman...

Luxury pool at Domes Zeen, a Luxury Collection Resort, Chania

Hotel Development / 20.01.2021

Marriott International to open almost 100 hotels in Asia Pacific this year

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott International to open almost 100 hotels in Asia Pacific this year Following Marriott International announcing its 800th hotel opening in Asia Pacific, the...

News / 19.01.2021

UrCove Hotels brand arrives in China

By: Hamish Kilburn

UrCove Hotels brand arrives in China The five new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to 'reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment' and 'strategically grow the Hyatt...

Feature / 19.01.2021

7 innovative hotel hygiene solutions

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 innovative hotel hygiene solutions To kickstart Hotel Designs' mission to put 'Safe Design' under the editorial spotlight – and following a lot of...

A render of an organic guestroom inside the Hilton hotel in Crete

News / 19.01.2021

Crete to welcome island’s first ever Hilton hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Crete to welcome island’s first ever Hilton hotel This summer, Crete is set to welcome Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton, one...

01_Casa Studio_Passivhouse_© Daniele Domenicali

Feature / 18.01.2021

Efficient design epitomised inside The Casa/Studio Passive House

By: Hamish Kilburn

Efficient design epitomised inside The Casa/Studio Passive House The award-winning design inside Casa/Studio Passive House is the brainchild of Margherita Potente and Stefano Piraccini....

An aerial view of Fari Islands in Maldives

Round-up / 15.01.2021

Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals Good afternoon and welcome to this Friday's briefing, with me, editor Hamish Kilburn. In...

Feature / 14.01.2021

Virtual roundtable: ‘sustainable does not mean natural’ in surface design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: ‘sustainable does not mean natural’ in surface design With 'greenwashing' still an all-too-common term in the global 'sustainable' hotel design and hospitality...

Feature / 14.01.2021

Colour & pattern trends for 2021 and beyond

By: Hamish Kilburn

Colour & pattern trends for 2021 and beyond In order to establish some positivity in what is otherwise a rather bleak hospitality landscape at...

Hotel Development / 13.01.2021

Rosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023 Rosewood Hotels has announced that it will open a 157-key luxury hotel in Rome in 2023,...

Image of guestroom inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn

Feature / 13.01.2021

Looking ahead: inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn

By: Hamish Kilburn

Looking ahead: inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn Ace Hotel’s latest property will arrive in Downtown Brooklyn this Spring, with building facade design & interior design...

A modern and contemporary design in suite of hotel

Hotel Development / 12.01.2021

Dominvs Group secures £68.5m for two flagship UK hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dominvs Group secures £68.5m for two flagship UK hotels Dominvs Group has secured almost £70 million of fresh-bank funding from Coutts and Clydesdale Bank...

Don't miss out! / 12.01.2021

5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February Hotel Designs LIVE returns on February 23 to keep the industry connected and to serve...

Feature / 11.01.2021

Hotel concept: designing a sustainable floating resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel concept: designing a sustainable floating resort With the aim to design a hotel resort that offers guests an unparalleled at-one-with-nature experience, AMA Design...

Spotlight On / 11.01.2021

Hottest hotel openings arriving in 2021 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hottest hotel openings arriving in 2021 (Q3 & Q4) Dubbed 'The Hot List' by our readers, we start every year as mean to go...

Round-up / 08.01.2021

Weekly briefing: international hotel arrivals – we have ‘lift-off’!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: international hotel arrivals – we have ‘lift-off’! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to deliver your first weekly briefing of the year, featuring all...

Feature / 08.01.2021

Inside Marriott’s new presidential suite in Malta

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Marriott’s new presidential suite in Malta The suite in Malta 'epitomises splendour and elegance', writes Molly Cleland as she hears from RPW Design...

Gold structure of Main image credit: Destination Gold Coast Consortium

Feature / 08.01.2021

Project watch: the ‘shimmering’ Dorsett Gold Coast takes shape

By: Hamish Kilburn

Project watch: the ‘shimmering’ Dorsett Gold Coast takes shape As the project surpasses its two-year mark, construction on Dorsett Gold Coast at The Star...

Hotel Opening / 07.01.2021

Hyatt Regency makes debut in Cambodia’s captital

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt Regency makes debut in Cambodia’s captital Sheltering 247 rooms, the opening marks the largest hotel by an international brand in the city and...

Feature / 07.01.2021

Is it really ‘in with the new’ for the hospitality industry?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is it really ‘in with the new’ for the hospitality industry? "Out with the old and in with the new," but what do you...

In Pictures / 07.01.2021

Sneak peek: inside SLS Cancun, a “barefoot-chic tropical” hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside SLS Cancun, a “barefoot-chic tropical” hotel The new beachfront sanctuary in Cancun, which officially opens on February 1, features 45 suites,...

Hotel Opening / 06.01.2021

St. Regis arrives in Cairo, Egypt

By: Hamish Kilburn

St. Regis arrives in Cairo, Egypt An epitome of modern Egyptian glamour, and heralded as a new beacon of luxury on the Nile, the...

A thermal room in a cave-like environment

Feature / 06.01.2021

Industry inside: bespoke thermal cabin design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry inside: bespoke thermal cabin design When designing a hotel spa, the benefits of a thermal suite go beyond providing guests with a great...

BREAKING / 06.01.2021

IHG to launch a landmark duel-branded hotel in Nottingham

By: Hamish Kilburn

IHG to launch a landmark duel-branded hotel in Nottingham Hotel operator IHG has signed terms with development group Conygar to bring two of its...

Render of Infinity Pool at Mango House in The Seychelles

Spotlight On / 05.01.2021

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2021 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2021 (Q1 & Q2) Concussed from 2020, Hotel Designs is kicking off the year with positivity; shining its editorial...

News / 04.01.2021

Plans for a hotel in space on track for a 2024 launch

By: Hamish Kilburn

Plans for a hotel in space on track for a 2024 launch 250 miles above the earth in the wilderness of space, with cabins...

Opinion / 30.12.2020

Editor Checks In: don’t make me round-up 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: don’t make me round-up 2020 "For someone who always tries to see the positive in everything, this year has been a...

Feature / 27.12.2020

Meet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and...

Cork wallcoverings and blue sofas inside a lodge like hotel room

Feature / 23.12.2020

At one with nature: the new Spa Lodges inside Gilpin Hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

At one with nature: the new Spa Lodges inside Gilpin Hotel Lake District interior design firm Nielsen House has completed work on a series of...

Feature / 22.12.2020

Meet The Brit List Architects of 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet The Brit List Architects of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and...

Feature / 21.12.2020

Embracing nature – a 2021 trends forecast we can relate to

By: Hamish Kilburn

Embracing nature – a 2021 trends forecast we can relate to With the aim to inspire a deeper connection with nature, this 2021 trends...

a long pool overlooking the Amalfi Coast

News / 18.12.2020

Stay One Degrees collaborates with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

By: Hamish Kilburn

Stay One Degrees collaborates with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group The exclusive members community, Stay One Degree, which offers more than 3,500 properties in more...

pantone colour of the year: woman in grey standing in front of yellow backdrop

News / 18.12.2020

More about PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

More about PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2021 For only the second time in the campaign's more than 20-year history, PANTONE's Colour of the...

A dramatic image of Múzsa bar inside Four Seasons Hotel Budapest

News / 18.12.2020

Richmond unveils new bar inside Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest

By: Hamish Kilburn

Richmond unveils new bar inside Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest The new bar, Múzsa, inside Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest, is a masterclass in...

Feature / 17.12.2020

How to achieve signature realistic photos & virtual tours

By: Hamish Kilburn

How to achieve signature realistic photos & virtual tours Studio Autograph is a creative hub, providing clients worldwide with realistic photos and virtual tours......

Feature / 17.12.2020

Meet The Brit List Designers of 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet The Brit List Designers of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top...

Opinion / 16.12.2020

In the HIX seat: is London still a design & hospitality hub?

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the HIX seat: is London still a design & hospitality hub? London is the theme of Joel Butler's second column for Hotel Designs,...

Render of luxury suite inside Hotell Reisen in Sweden

Hotel Development / 15.12.2020

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt arrives in Sweden

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt arrives in Sweden Celebrating its rich history, Hotell Reisen in Sweden will mark the first property under The Unbound...

Exclusive / 10.12.2020

In the factory with sustainable bed & mattress manufacturer Naturalmat

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the factory with sustainable bed & mattress manufacturer Naturalmat With its fascinating storyline stretching from luxury superyachts to international hotels, bed and mattress...

News / 09.12.2020

RAKxa, a revolutionary wellness retreat in Bangkok, opens its doors

By: Hamish Kilburn

RAKxa, a revolutionary wellness retreat in Bangkok, opens its doors The new 'integrative wellness and medical retreat, RAKxa, has opened its doors to guests...

Hotel Development / 08.12.2020

Bvlgari Hotels to open debut property in the US

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bvlgari Hotels to open debut property in the US Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach,...

Hotel Development / 03.12.2020

Meliá Hotels International to open fourth hotel in Milan

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meliá Hotels International to open fourth hotel in Milan The 70-key five-star hotel, which will be sheltered inside one of the most recognisable buildings...

Feature / 03.12.2020

Case study: creating timeless touchpoints inside Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: creating timeless touchpoints inside Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Hamilton Litestat's Hartland CFX evokes timeless sophistication at every touchpoint in the...

News / 01.12.2020

Speakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Speakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021 Following two successful events, Hotel Designs LIVE will return on February 23, 2021, with...

Render of what London Olympia will look like in 2023

Hotel Development / 01.12.2020

cititzenM to land in Olympia London in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

cititzenM to land in Olympia London in 2023 The fifth citizenM hotel in London will be in the regenerated Olympia London exhibition centre, a...

Feature / 30.11.2020

The real definition of ‘glamping’ in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

The real definition of ‘glamping’ in hotel design To complete our editorial series with Exclusive Tents, we ask Paul Zway, the brand's founder, to...

News / 30.11.2020

ME Dubai re-emerges with award-winning architecture status

By: Hamish Kilburn

ME Dubai re-emerges with award-winning architecture status The striking ME Dubai, which is sheltered inside Zaha Hadid Archtiects' latest award-winning building, has reopened its...

Image of stand with contemporary furniture

News / 26.11.2020

BREAKING: Salone del Mobile.Milano delayed until September 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

BREAKING: Salone del Mobile.Milano delayed until September 2021 The show has released a statement announcing that the sixtieth edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano...

Feature / 26.11.2020

Sneak peek inside The Residences, Dorchester Collection, Dubai

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek inside The Residences, Dorchester Collection, Dubai The opening of the 32-storey glass-facade building, which is being described as 'a landmark of opulence'...

Minimalist luxury guestroom inside the Marriott hotel on Grosvenor Square

News / 25.11.2020

In pictures // London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square completes renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures // London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square completes renovation Hospitality interior design firm RPW Design has completed a renovation to transform the Mayfair...

News / 25.11.2020

Accor enters into exclusive negotiations with Ennismore

By: Hamish Kilburn

Accor enters into exclusive negotiations with Ennismore With the two brands working as one, the lifestyle entity is set to become the largest and...

A fun living area inside Moxy Hotels with industrial design

Hotel Development / 24.11.2020

Lifestyle brand Moxy to arrive in Dubai

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lifestyle brand Moxy to arrive in Dubai Just when we thought Dubai's skyline couldn't contain any more hotels, Marriott International drops the news that...

Feature / 23.11.2020

How integrated smart tech can enhance hotel experiences

By: Hamish Kilburn

How integrated smart tech can enhance hotel experiences Whilst the hospitality industry is rapidly adopting smart tech during the pandemic period, the benefits go...

A london bus outside Sofitel London St James

Feature / 20.11.2020

Weekly briefing: a London review, a Japanese gem & re-living the drama

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: a London review, a Japanese gem & re-living the drama Just in time for the weekend, here's your weekly briefing, featuring the...

A collection of bathroom products, lighting and furniture

Feature / 20.11.2020

Spotlight on: December (Hotel Designs’ ultimate throwback)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Spotlight on: December (Hotel Designs’ ultimate throwback) Hotel Designs’ December editorial feature has landed, which is 'Year in Review', an ultimate throwback to 2020's...

The entrance to the Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

Feature / 19.11.2020

Inside Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, has opened in...

Feature / 17.11.2020

Boutique hotel, La Vue, in Bordeaux region goes on sale

By: Hamish Kilburn

Boutique hotel, La Vue, in Bordeaux region goes on sale The family-owned La Vue, a luxury hotel and wedding venue that is sheltered inside...

Main image for Hotel Designs LIVE Session 4

Feature / 17.11.2020

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The revival of smart tech post-pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The revival of smart tech post-pandemic In the final session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined...

In Video / 16.11.2020

(In video) Watch The Brit List Awards 2020 – the awards ceremony

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Watch The Brit List Awards 2020 – the awards ceremony Hundreds of designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers tuned in on November...

Feature / 13.11.2020

The Brit List Awards 2020: the winners’ story

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2020: the winners’ story The Brit List Awards 2020 came to a dramatic climax yesterday, when the individual winners –...

News / 12.11.2020

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2020 unveiled

By: Hamish Kilburn

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2020 unveiled Hundreds of designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers tuned in today to watch the awards ceremony...

Image of Little Emporers propertys and Rebecca, the company's founder

Feature / 12.11.2020

Industry insight: booking travel through a tech-savvy app

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: booking travel through a tech-savvy app Hotel Designs learns how one company is using innovative tech to target its audience in the best...

Hotel Development / 12.11.2020

Marriott debuts first Moxy hotel in Taiwan

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott debuts first Moxy hotel in Taiwan Moxy Taichung combines stylish, industrial-chic design with sociable service at the intersection of Taichung's uptown and downtown...

Feature / 12.11.2020

The Brit List Awards 2020: how to virtually celebrate in style

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2020: how to virtually celebrate in style With The Brit List Awards 2020 getting underway in just a few hours...

Image of minimalist bedroom with earthy tones

Exclusive / 11.11.2020

Architectural films: the eco-friendly materials that are transforming hotel interiors

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architectural films: the eco-friendly materials that are transforming hotel interiors With eco-friendly materials fast becoming rising stars in the world of interiors, there are...

Feature / 09.11.2020

Case study: taking Champneys Mottram Hall into a new design era

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: taking Champneys Mottram Hall into a new design era Sparcstudio, an independent, creative design studio with a reputation for excellence in the...

News / 09.11.2020

HRC 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

By: Hamish Kilburn

HRC 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19 The 2021 edition of the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering show (HRC) has been cancelled due to the Covid-19...

Round-up / 06.11.2020

Weekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0 Only got a minute? As we prepare to host The Brit List Awards 2020...

Feature / 06.11.2020

Industry insight: from hospitality furniture to prison cell

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: from hospitality furniture to prison cell Award-winning furniture designer Rock Galpin is preparing to speak at Dubai Design Week about the highly...

A luxury pool and tented accommodation in the middle of the desert

Feature / 06.11.2020

The architecture of luxury tented accommodation

By: Hamish Kilburn

The architecture of luxury tented accommodation As many areas of the world continue to hunker down in the Covid-19 crisis, we take a look...

A render of a guestroom inside a former jail

Feature / 06.11.2020

How would you design the most haunted hotel in the UK?

By: Hamish Kilburn

How would you design the most haunted hotel in the UK? Slated to open in February 2021, The Bodmin Jail Hotel is expected to...

Feature / 05.11.2020

The Brit List Awards 2020: how to gatecrash!

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2020: how to gatecrash! With The Brit List Awards 2020 taking place this Thursday (at 14:00 UK time), there is...

Image of Karen Richards and various interior shots inside The Idle Rocks Hotels

Interview / 05.11.2020

5 Minutes With: Karen Richards, co-founder and designer, The Idle Rocks

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 Minutes With: Karen Richards, co-founder and designer, The Idle Rocks During a laid-back luxury experience at The Idle Rocks, editor Hamish Kilburn catches...

An image of Joel Butler and HIX Event animations

Opinion / 05.11.2020

In the HIX Seat: the journey back to ‘in real life’

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the HIX Seat: the journey back to ‘in real life’ Joel Butler, Co-Founder of HIX Event, has become a monthly columnist for Hotel...

Exclusive / 05.11.2020

Hotel Designs LIVE: Reassuring the post-corona consumer

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs LIVE: Reassuring the post-corona consumer In the third session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by hoteliers from around...