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Wearing his comfy shoes, Hamish Kilburn heads into London’s creative district to discover what Clerkenwell Design Week 2018 has to offer… I arrived at…

The Bodrum Edition will open next month with the aim to redefine luxury for a new kind of resort unlike any other in the…

Introducing a new level of luxury to San José del Cabo, the Reimagined 194-room Viceroy Los Cabos Captivates Guests with Futuristic Design that was inspired…

Located in between Hong Kong Park and the Botanical Gardens, The Murray Hotel opens and its interiors “breathe new life into the classic Hong Kong…

Just metres from London’s Piccadilly Circus, Hotel Café Royal unveils its new lobby… London’s five-star Hotel Café Royal has unveiled its new lobby and guest arrival…

After opening its doors almost a year ago in one of the most sought-after address in the Balearic Islands, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is…

Trustees from The Royal Maritime Club spent time in the presence of the newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex at their first official…

Nish Palas Istanbul, as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, has officially opened its doors, marking the entry into Turkey for The Unbound…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed that a Hyatt affiliate has joined forces with Henderson Park and Hines to develop the first Grand Hyatt Hotel…

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Constantina Tsoutsikou to discuss emerging trends, common pitfalls and future projects… “We would never design a hotel…

Ahead of it being the venue of the 20th Anniversary of Hotel Summit next month, the Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted unveils fully refurbished meeting…

Marketing Executive from UK Trade Furnishings Ltd Ross King explains how to create the perfect hotel experience in four steps… The hotel industry is…

Clerkenwell Design Week 2018 will see bathroom and kitchen supplier GROHE work in tandem with contemporary tiles specialist Mosa for one of the city’s leading design festival….

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has brought modern luxury to Bulgaria with the opening of InterContinental® Sofia, an IHG® hotel, in the culture-filled capital city……

Bathroom manufacturer Britton Bathrooms has launched the sleek  Stadium range. The new W/C units showcase clean lines, smooth edges and combine modern style with…

With less than a month to go until the 20th anniversary of Hotel Summit, we are pleased to announce that it will be another…

The new Caesarstone Metropolitan Collection, launched last night in London, comprises of nine surface products that reflect the UK industrial design trend… Surface manufacturer…

Sleek, clean design elements create an open-air feel throughout the newly opened Nobu Hotel Marbella… To mark the opening of Nobu Hotel Marbella, co-founders…

Tom Dixon Studio has opened The Factory in Kings Cross, London, which will serve as a pre-production small batch manufacturing workshop for the design…

DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its first resort-style property in Malaysia: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, and also marks the 50th DoubleTree by Hilton property in…

Bathroom specialist Duravit has launched a sleek shower and bath that unites contemporary bathroom design with the optimum use of space… Shower + Bath, designed by…

Slated to open next month, the hotel will offer guests tailor-made luxury, privacy and stunning surroundings on Ibiza’s vibrant west coast… Opening on the…

Following a multi-million pound refurbishment, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa now welcomes in the luxurious surroundings within the city. The hotel’s £2.4 million refurbishment…

With its unique blend of feldspar crystals glistening in the sunshine, Lundhs Real Stone is brought to life through the reflections of the outdoors….

The bathroom should be comfortable, relaxing, and stylish, particularly as it is estimated we spend around three years of our lives in this room….

The wallpaper company launches new ranges of vibrant wallpapers that won’t breed harmful bacteria… The cleanliness of hotels has long been debated over the years….

The connecting stylish hotels located on Basin Express road feature 305 luxurious rooms, suites and apartments to lift the company’s total inventory in Turkey…

AVANI+Luang Prabang in Laos, imagined by Pascal Trahan, evolved around an ancient Banyan tree, which now shelters the 25m pool… AVANI Hotels & Resorts’…

Interior design firm RPW Design has completed the creation The Capital Suite in the award-winning InterContinental London Park Lane. Designed to suit the needs…

Kartell by Laufen continues to grow with its innovative and functional vision of the bathroom… Bathroom specialist Laufen has expanded its Kartell range, which now includes elegant…

Ombria Resort has unveiled the design ethos behind its first phase with WATG’s Wimberly Interiors at the design helm… With an initial investment of…

Tapered perforated metal shades, brushed brass rings and even glass icicles were some of the focal trends that were unveiled at  Chelsom Lighting’s launch of…

Beachcomber Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel group with eight properties in Mauritius, has announced the planned refurbishment of its high-end villas at Paradis…

In celebration of its 95th anniversary this year, family-run Italian furniture company Calligaris will showcase a series of its latest contract pieces at Clerkenwell…

New urban lifestyle hotel is the second Hyatt Centric hotel in the Miami area… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Centric…

SANDdesign led the project to reimagine the interiors with sleek design and modern décor… The Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel has completed a $15 million renovation project that…

Hotel Indigo opens in central London with a vision to reflect the historic patina of a theatre through quality design… Nestled in the heart of…

Lodore Falls Hotel, part of the Lake District Hotels group, has announced the launch of its new 70-seater Pan Asian restaurant, Mizu… Taking its…

Carpet manufacturer Brintons will launch the new Craigend Collection designed by long-term collaborators Timorous Beasties at Clerkenwell Design Week 2018. Taking over St Johns…

As it prepares to check in to the capital for spring 2019…  Hard Rock Hotel London has given Hotel Designs an exclusive first look inside the…

Following the launch of the MPRO Matt Blackbrass ware, Crosswater has now introduced the contemporary finish to its shower enclosure range. Designed to create…

Hotel Designs is set to take the Hotel Designs Meet Up brand to Manchester this 18 July, and we would love to offer you complimentary…

Hotel Designs has enjoyed a record-breaking month, with visitors to the website in April topping 49,000. It’s an 18 per cent leap on traffic…

Domus will host the official UK launch of new tile collection ‘Piano’ from Italian design house Mutina during Clerkenwell Design Week, 22 – 24…

Hotel brand Six Senses has opened its third property this year. The opening of the 141-key Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey, suggests that tourism in the region is alive…

  Hotel opening marks the second property in Europe within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.  Following major renovations and a complete redesign, Hôtel Martinez, Cannes…

Leading carpeting manufacturer Brintons has manufactured quirky bespoke carpets for the Hyatt Regency Paris Charles de Gaulle’s flexible working and meeting space, Le Campus. The carpeting manufacturer worked…

Hotel Designs is pleased to announce the arrival of Hamish Kilburn as the brand’s new editor. Kilburn, former features editor of SPACE, was most…

Hotel Designs recently caught up with Bee Osborn, owner of Osborn Interiors to discuss her design process and why it is so important to believe in your…

New-look Deluxe room category design led by DesignLSM. Dukes London has taken the wraps off its new Deluxe room category, which has been introduced…

Opening marks the arrival of the first international hotel brand in the Chinese city. Hilton has opened the 181-room Hilton Garden Inn Qidong, owned by Jiangsu…

Five-star resort undertakes seven-month refurbishment project. Beachcomber Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the refurbishment of its high-end villas at Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort &…

Leading upper-midscale brand introduces flexible design concept ‘leveraging latest architectural trends’. Hampton by Hilton has unveiled a new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton…

Ambitious project to include bat sanctuary and museum elements. Twelve Architects has revealed more details about its project to transform Bodmin Jail into a…

The Hotel Designs Meet Up North takes place at the King Street Townhouse, in central Manchester on 18 July. And Hotel Designs is delighted…

Two new openings for the lifestyle hotel brand in Majorca and Turkey. TUI Group’s two year-old lifestyle hotel brand TUI Blue has grown its portfolio to…

Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel also gets a makeover as group plans to launch in 16 new locations. Renaissance Hotels has confirmed marquee renovations around the…

Don’t forget to register for your FREE place at the 20th Anniversary Hotel Summit, which is taking place at the Radisson Blu, London Stansted on June…

Project is the third ARTIQ has completed with Anita Rosato Interior Design and Marriott. Art consultants ARTIQ have worked with Anita Rosato Interior Design…

SORAA has always been a fixture in lighting design projects that incorporate strong artistic and design elements. So when world-renowned lighting design firm Worktecht…

The new hotel will mark the second Hyatt Centric brand hotel in Australia. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has confirmed that one of its affiliates has entered…

Headed up by Managing Director Lee Birchall, DV8 Designs is renowned for designing and delivering unique and exceptionally creative solutions to each client depending…

Experienced design and architectural team starts work on 22-storey oceanfront property. Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, will become a destination…

Deal is subject to regulatory approval, but should complete this year. AccorHotels has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire…

Marriott International subsidiary W Hotels Worldwide has confirmed that it will open a 162 room W Ibiza in Summer 2019 in Santa Eulalia del…

Parent company LIXIL wins a further six awards across various categories. GROHE has won a record nine awards at the Red Dot Design Awards 2018 –…

A hotel room is a space to escape from your daily life and indulge in a bit of luxury – or perhaps a home-from-home…

Style and technology to the fore, with Glasgow comic artist Frank Quitely designing the wallpaper. Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first RED hotel…

Reports in the local press suggest an interesting project is underway behind the scenes. Plans are underway to turn a Brutalist office building in…

Crowne Plaza hopes the venue one of the places to be seen in London this summer. It has been confirmed that Crowne Plaza London –…

“If a hotel was not built recently, then consumers will categorize the hotel as either historic or old.” Historic Hotels of America has teamed…

The philosophy of the newly launched Radisson Collection matches particularly well with the distinctive traits of Palazzo Montemartini. Radisson Hotel Group has added the…

Inspired by Greek architecture, minimalism and Scandinavian design. Costa Rican architects Studio Saxe have taken their established ‘tropical’ style and applied it to the…

Full details and gallery of showcasing the Florence hotel’s new look. The Hotel Savoy in Florence has reopened its doors after an extensive renovation project in…

Project to reduce plastic waste through sustainable waste management. Bathrooms specialist Kaldewei has joined forces with the WWF’s marine conservation programme in Southeast Asia, with…

Paintfinity – the sustainable paint tailored to the contract interiors market from a certified Carbon Neutral company. Sustainability is a big buzz word right…

In preparation for the warmer months, we take a look at what international wood flooring brand, Havwoods has to offer to hoteliers looking to…

Boutique chain Edition Hotels has unveiled a new initiative to omit single use plastic from the hotel industry. The initiative – ‘Stay Plastic Free’ – was…

New Staycity hotel is located on The Strand. Merlin Holland, the only grandson of famous Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, was the guest…

Throughout May Hotel Designs will focus on two essential components to a hotel’s make up – bars & restaurants and catering equipment… If you…

New curtians and upholstery ranges aimed at the hospitality, leisure and marine markets. Sekers has taken the wraps off its new Shogun upholstery and Suomi FR blackouts collections. Described…

Spanish hotelier pushes its brands into more markets. Meliá Hotels International has confirmed it will be opening new resorts in the United Arab Emirates and Morocco…

The perfect addition to any cloakroom, the beautifully designed Harwood washbasin is the latest addition to the Thomas Crapper collection. Made in Britain to the highest…

The 98 room hotel will be designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. Real estate giant Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd has inked inked an agreement to open Japan’s…

Hannah Moses of Better Bath shares her views on the importance of choosing the right linens for your hotel bedrooms and bathrooms and why…

As part of Hotel Design’s spotlight this month on spa products and services, Michael Gray, GROHE UK Product Manager, investigates the design possibilities offered to…

Airbnb is well covered on Hotel Designs. Here, Nakul Sharma, CEO and Founder of Hostmaker shares his thoughts on the online marketplace and hospitality…

The Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin in Clifton Village, Bristol, will follow shortly. Hotel du Vin will officially open the doors of its…

A new Grand Hyatt hotel has opened in Xi’an – one of China’s most ancient cities and the starting point for the ancient Silk Road trading post…

Paralympic Gold Medalist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Alan Stanton OBE judged range of International entries. MnM Studio Architects, along with…

Site represents London-based YOTEL’s first foray into Turkey. İstanbul New Airport (İNA) operator İGA and YOTEL have agreed an exclusive hotel management contract at the…

Design concepts include ‘sun’ optical illusion. Planning permission has been granted for the four-star luxury Hotel La Tour in Milton Keynes, with the next phase…

Family-owned five-star hotel will offering private pools, a sea-facing four-bedroom villa, spa and panoramic views. The Elivi Skiathos Hotel, owned and developed by father…

Wisconsin, Alabama and Florida hotels aimed at families, students and alumni. Hilton’s midscale hotel brand Tru by Hilton has opened five new hotels, three…

Site on the shores of Gare Loch in Scotland ‘provides several opportunities’. BDL Select Hotels has sold the Rosslea Hall Hotel for an undisclosed sum…

July opening of Calvià Beach Plaza Hotel and Momentum Plaza latest upmarket development in Majorcan party resort. The latest stage in Meliá Hotels International’s seven-year €250 million…

Ithra Dubai development will open in 2020 with Kerzner’s new luxury urban offering. Kerzner International Holdings, which owns the Atlantis Resort & Residences and ultra-luxury…

Blush rooms created by New Zealand female design duo Material Creative. The recently-opened Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel has unveiled four Blush rooms created by…

‘World’s first undersea residence’ will be completed 4Q 2018. The Conrad Maldives Rangali is investing $15 million in a new ‘sleeping under the sea’ experience, complementing…