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The Forbes Travel Guide 2018 has awarded a set of hotels their much-coveted 5 stars at this year’s 2018 Star Awards, celebrating the hotels with the…

Hipster ‘craft’ beer producers BrewDog are launching their own beer-themed hotel. The new hotel, called the DogHouse, will make visiting the BrewDog brewery in…

Are we experiencing the death of plastic? Asia’s first plastic-free hotel has opened. The environmentally conscious Akaryn Hotel Group would like to think so….

British culinary prophet Rick Stein has the power to revitalise communities with his hotels. A TV legend known for his travel shows which span the…

Hard Rock International insist their continued roll out of new hotels will now have a focus on areas with “deep musical roots”. The latest…

‘Europe’s first sustainable hotel’ has opened in Dublin. The Iveagh Gardens Hotel on Harcourt Street is powered by an underground river 50 metres below the…

Hot on the heels of Marriot’s giant global expansion – which Hotel Designs revealed would expand their luxury footprint with 40 new hotels in…

Marriott have revealed ambitious plans to extend their luxury footprint in 2018 with a giant 40 hotel roll out. Global Brand Officer Tina Edmunson…

Built dramatically onto the fringes of the tallest land-based mountain on Earth, Sheldon Chalet offers incredible “luxury on a glacier”. The chalet is built on the…

Hilton have made an incredibly bold statement: they opened more than one hotel a day in 2017. Despite current trends suggesting that guests are…

Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, the boutique hotel group who “don’t believe bigger is better” have unveiled the latest editions to their international…

Hotel Lutetia, the destination hotel for the Twentieth Century’s Parisian society elite, has reopened with a contemporary design. The hotel was once the dwelling…

The world’s first fully vegan room service has launched and we’ve had a peek inside the London hotel heralding it, which has central London…

The historic RBS bank building in central Edinburgh will become the new Edinburgh Grand Hotel, the luxuriant stay of choice for this year’s Edinburgh…

Hilton are making an impact in Africa in 2018. The worldwide hotel group are pushing further into Egypt, where they opened their first hotel…

New LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms are opening at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel next month, giving guests the exciting chance to sleep like a…

As Prince Harry and Megan Markle prepare to tie the knot this spring, Mason Rose has compiled a list of the world’s most romantic spots…

Playful treehouses and bookable ‘hideaways’ are being added to the Costwolds’ luxury The Fish hotel as a part of its £5 million renovation and…

The first images of the Grand Central Hotel Belfast have been unveiled ahead of the opening of Belfast’s largest hotel later this year. The…

Trip Advisor have unveiled the results of their Travelers’ Choice Awards, which reward “the very best in travel” and have unveiled Baros in Maldives…

The Hotel Summit celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018 and is pleased to announce that the latest confirmed attendee is Pulsar Light. The Hotel Summit…

If you’re after design inspiration, London Design Week 2018 is where world-leading creatives and amateur design lovers in equal measure go to be inspired….

A historic London office block overlooking Trafalgar Square is being transformed into a new boutique London hotel. The St Martin’s Place Hotel, a 136…

Vaughan Designs will unveil a new collection of articulated library and reading lights in brass at London Design Week 2018. A series of paired…

  1. Date Change: Hotel Designs Meet Up north Our most read story of the week gave all the details of our first ever Meet…

Business hotel group Crowne Plaza have declared it a new era for the modern business traveler – they’re revivifying their hotels and making them…

One of San Francisco’s famous historical hotels has undergone a vast modernisation, and photos have been revealed. The hotel hails from the early 1900s…

Whether or not you’ve heard of the interior design trends in our title, it’s time to get on board with the new colours, shapes…

Transforming waste into high-end design is going to be huge in 2018, say leading industry supplier, Grohe. The leading sanitary products manufacturer have always…

Sir Richard Branson’s burgeoning hotel empire is set to land in the UK for the first time, with the arrival of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Virgin…

Robert De Niro, 74, has his fingers in a lot of pies. Aside from still making films, the budding entrepreneur has been working with…

Highly acclaimed designer André Fu and The Berkeley Hotel have collaborated on stunning rooftop suites at classic London hotel, The Berkeley. The high-end suites are a…

One Crown Place, a new property development in the City of London, has unveiled plans to transform a humble row of six Georgian townhouses…

After teasing a launch as far back as 2014, French hospitality group Mama Shelter are finally opening one of their hotels in London, which…

Britton Bathrooms have unveiled a new range of luxurious bathroom ceramics with Nano Glaze coating, a strong protector for surfaces which are prone to…

You may as well throw your iPhone into the glacier on your way in: there’s no internet or mobile coverage whatsoever at this remote…

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru will launch in the Indian tech capital later in 2018. It’s opening with the help and consultation of Indian property developers…

Hotel Designs is heading north as we bring our famous Meet Up to Manchester! After a year of change and growth in the hotel industry,…

A new TV series aims to understand the world’s most famous hotels, “where the past, present and future converge”. Fronted by iconic US journalist…

The distinctive indie-rock style of pioneering band The Libertines will set its stamp on the interior design world now that the band are opening…

Who goes on holiday to slum it? A whole load of people are expected to, now that the first Indian ‘slum hotel’ has opened….

Oasis Hotels & Resorts have revealed the title of their upscale ‘resort within a resort’ concept that aims to be as intimate as an…

Hotel Designs is heading north as we bring our famous Meet Up to Manchester! After a year of change and growth in the hotel…

To mark the release of a new mental health BBC TV documentary, Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff has been transformed into a billboard image depicting a…

The Pig hotel group are expanding their litter from five to eight with the opening of three new properties. The £30M expansion will see…

Hotel Designs is delighted to welcome Adam Bloodworth to the team as the brand’s new editor. Up until now, Bloodworth has been working for…

AccorHotels has announced the rebranding of a landmark hotel in Jordan to Le Grand Amman. The property consisting of 298-rooms and 67 well-appointed serviced…

This year sees the Hotel Summit celebrate its 20th anniversary, and Forum Events Ltd is delighted to announce the attendance of Simba at the…

As Grohe continues to count on its innovative strength in 2018, the company is planning to introduce 3D printing to its production process. To…

Sponsored by Signbox The hospitality sector is the place where architectural signage truly comes to life. The impression guests receive when they first arrive…

Lighting firm Lyco has successfully helped to reduce energy consumption across the Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin estate by replacing all existing light bulbs…

Radisson Red Glasgow has received a number of applications to attend its casting day earlier this week, with 1,600 showing interest in the positions…

After a successful 2018, Kempinski Palace Portorož will shut its doors for a short winter closure from January 21 to March 2. The closure…

If you haven’t already, now is your time to secure your place at the 2018 Hotel Summit. This year’s event marks the 20th anniversary…

In February, Hotel Designs will be focussing on architecture and interior design. We will look at current trends in architecture to determine what we…

Every hotel must ensure it has a proper fire safety procedure in place, to ensure guests and staff are safe in the event of…

Grohe has unveiled its new Euro Ceramics line, designed specifically to combine performance with an attractive price. The collection boasts design flexibility for specifiers…

Roca places a huge importance on innovation, design and style and its new Modo collection is the epitome of all three. Modo’s unique quality…

Duncan Neil, creative director at Earthed by William Clark, shares his expert opinion on how to utilise nature-inspired design to create best results in…

Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG), Hidrock Properties and Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the new 310-room Embassy Suites by Hilton New York…

Long stay apartment rooms are a growing trend among hotel guests, with 35 per cent expecting a sitting room or lounge area as standard,…

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, continues to make its mark on the hospitality scene as it introduces its third property in the…

With the Hotel Summit coming back in 2018 for its 20th anniversary edition, Forum Events Ltd is delighted to announce the attendance of B…

Wilton Carpets has unveiled its latest collection, reinventing Art Deco by introducing new textures for clients to enjoy. Dubbed Decadence, the line boasts tones…

Jonathan Tuckey Design has been appointed to build an extra floor for the Michelberger hotel in Berlin. The creation of an additional floor provides…

Despite launching a week ago, the Hotel Designs Meet Up 2018 is already filling up fast with a huge increase in registrants. The event…

To mark the return of the Lumiere London light festival, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts will showcase a month-long installation of three light-inspired orbs…

Opening April 2018 in Crete, Abaton Island Resort & Spa provides a personal sanctuary for all its guests. The brand new 5-star resort guarantees…

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has announced the development of W Osaka in Japan. Set across 27 floors, the new hotel is…

Arora Hotels and AccorHotels have revealed the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment to transition Arora Hotels’ Stansted hotel to the Novotel brand. The…

The St. Regis brand is set to make its way to Hong Kong in 2019 thanks to a new collaboration with China Resources Property….

The hotel industry witnessed many changes in 2017. What is in store for this year? Micro-rooms to compliment big communal spaces, pop up hotels,…

Chris Johnson, design services manager at Beacon Design Services (BDS), discusses this year’s Dulux Colour of the Year, Heart Wood, how it is having…

The Columbia River Gorge’s iconic Skamania Lodge, A Destination Hotel, has debuted its second pair of tree houses. Boasting an extra sleeping area and…

Caesarstone surfaces have been selected for a range of contemporary, industrial-themed apartments in East London. The Goodluck Hope Project by Ballymore Property Group will…

Award winning design agency I­‐AM London has launched its second report on its interactive online portal exploring the future of hospitality. It looks at…

To kick off 2018, why not indulge in a much deserved digital detox in luxury with Première Neige. With a wide range of activities…

Moroccan Bazaar has revealed its top five tips to help companies complete a client’s lighting project. From advice on budgets to the importance of…

Sony has highlighted some upcoming home styling trends for 2018, with the help of interior stylists Selina Lake and Cate St. Hill. To coincide…

Working with interiors stylists Selina Lake and Cate St. Hill, Sony has revealed home styling trends for 2018 which include Lagom, Painterly, Wabi-Sabi, Botanicals….

We’re given five top tips for buyers to navigate and accomplish a successful project, with the help from Adnan Bennani who heads up the…

For many interior designers, keeping expensive lights and shades clean can prove to be a tricky process. To help combat this, Delightfull has complied a…

Shangri La Hotels and Resorts announced Shangri-La Hotel, Jinan, its third hotel in Shangdong Province, will soft open on 13 December; considered to be…

Hilton is celebrating the opening of Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport, marking a number of milestones for the brand including its eighth US…

Just a short drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi Bou Said, a sanctuary of modern luxury…

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened its first boutique hotel in Charlotte. Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel is located at the corner of Third and…

The new year hasn’t yet arrived, but it’s already stacking up to be a consequential one for the hospitality industry, with a number of…

Marriott International has announced the company is set to open nearly 40 luxury hotels in 2018 as the company continues to cater to a…

Experience both the colours and culture of Playa Del Carmen while enjoying exceptional service and innovative gastronomy at The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences,…

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its worldwide portfolio and Western Europe options with the addition of the Netherlands’ acclaimed Grand Hotel Huis…

Globally recognised as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and…

Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Safari International Group for a new AVANI hotel to be developed in Muscat, the Omani capital….

Andre Fu gives a glimpse into the design process for the Andaz Singapore… Q. What would you point out specifically as some of your…

Bowling Green Asset Management (BGAM) is announcing its second branded hotel acquisition of 2017, a luxury 103-room Holiday Inn, located close to Salisbury and…

The first Four Seasons mountain experience in Europe is now open in one of the most beloved resort areas in the French Alps –…

“In a world where customer service has evaporated, Mode:Green is still holding on to being proactive in maintaining high levels of customer service; they…

The rebuild of Wilderness Safaris’ flagship camps in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Mombo and Little Mombo, continues apace, with both camps set…