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Luxury Hotels Group is delighted to announce the latest addition to its growing portfolio – in the heart of Bilbao, Hotel Carlton is a…

Soughton Hall Hotel in Flintshire has undergone a £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme by the new owners. The historic mansion house…

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of a third hotel with the ownership group Le Groupe Robin. The Holiday Inn Express® & Suites…

The Portland Marriott Downtown has unveiled the results of its complete renovation – which included 44,000-square-metres of meeting space, ballrooms, M Club Lounge, 507…

As hotel development continues in Singapore, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts has announced its signing for Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa following the renovation and…

Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko has opened a new hotel in Okinawa. Hotel Gracery Naha’s building and facility design was carried out by Shimizu Corporation,…

The InterContinental David Hotel in Israel has completed its $4 million-plus (£2.7 million) renovation in conjunction with Ara Design International – the focus being…

Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its opening…

Soneva has revealed details of its Soneva Jani resort in the Maldives which is slated to open in October 2016. The brand’s newest luxury…

Situated along the historic and picturesque Singapore River, M Social Singapore overlooks the vibrant Robertson Quay enclave and is part of an integrated development…

Hilton at Resorts World Bimini has completed its second phase opening, introducing major enhancements to the hotel’s accommodation, food & beverage, meetings & events…

The growth in the budget London hotel sector has seen a ‘significant’ increase in the last four years, with half of the 18,000 rooms…

Last month marked the unveiling and official launch of the highly anticipated Burj Al Arab Terrace. Located at Dubai’s most iconic hotel, the terrace…

AccorHotels has announce the opening of three new hotels under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure branding with Wanda Group in Nanchang, as a key…

The InterContinental Group has celebrated the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand…

Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a DoubleTree Suites on Bahrain’s Dilmunia Island. Featuring 237 serviced apartments, the property will offer a mix…

Down Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels, located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex…

Worcestershire boutique hotel Hogarths Stone Manor has unveiled the results of its multi-million pound redevelopment, which was supported by funding from the Royal Bank…

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement to bring the luxury brand to Moscow, with development to be carried out by Moscow-based Storm…

New RIO tables were launched by Morgan during Clerkenwell Design Week to match with the existing RIO seating. In collaboration with studio INTEGRATE, the…

Located right next door to the Amsterdam ArenA and the Ziggo Dome, Jaz Amsterdam has celebrated its official hotel opening and has succeeded in…

The 188-room AC Hotel® Guadalajara Mexico and the 175-room AC Hotel® Queretaro Antea recently opened their doors – both properties are owned and were…

Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, an all-inclusive retreat on the southern coast of Turkey, has unveiled fifteen new luxury villas this month. Two…

HiB is continuing in its unrelenting mission to help consumers to make their bathrooms beautiful with its stunning new Stratus bathroom cabinet range. A…

Park Hyatt Mallorca, located on the relatively undiscovered north-eastern coast, has opened to become the first Park Hyatt resort in Europe and the first…

We’re just over a month away from the inaugural Hotel Designs Meet Up networking event, being held on 13th July at the Royal Suite…

Clarissa Hulse is widely acknowledged as a luminary of British design, well known for her distinctive hand and her passion for colour and texture….

Building on the technological capabilities of the Axor U-Base, Axor envisioned a new dimension of individualisation: washbasin spouts crafted from alternative materials with total…

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa will open its doors in June 2016, welcoming the first batch of guests throughout the month. The luxury resort…

Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, nicknamed Josephine by Napoleon Bonaparte and known as JoBo to her closest friends, possessed all the characteristics, including the…

Visitors to the Canadian capital now have even more choice of quality accommodation to choose from thanks to the opening of the 148-room Alt…

The Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana property, in Marrakech will have 140 keys and be located at M Avenue, the new shopping, entertainment and…

Located within the Hotel Barsey by Warwick in Brussels, The Avenue by Barsey restaurant recently unveiled a dramatic new look created by Paris-based interior…

On the exceptional western coastline of O‘ahu, a landmark 17-storey terraced hotel is re-emerging as the new Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina….

Sedona Hotel Yangon is pleased to announce the opening of 84 additional luxury suites in its new Inya Wing. Since it was unveiled in…

Today, Oxford Capital Group’s wholly owned management affiliate Oxford Hotels & Resorts and Curio – A Collection by Hilton™ proudly announce the eagerly-awaited opening…

Hilton Worldwide’s Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of…

Sekers are pleased to announce the launch of Jura upholstery, a new textural collection available in a range of 20 muted multi-coloured tones inspired…

The team behind the world-leading PGA Catalunya Resort, near Barcelona, Spain, has confirmed that a new five-star hotel will open at the resort in…

With the cold weather behind us and warm days ahead, is it time for a change of décor? Kobe, the luxury fabric specialist is…

The four-star Dorsett Shepherds Bush has been rewarded for its sustained efforts in corporate social responsibility; having been awarded the Green Tourism Business Scheme…

Anti Copying in Design (ACID) is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Law, MBE, Managing Director of Magmatic Ltd. and the originator of…

Il Sereno presents a new era of luxury hotel for the iconic destination of Lake Como with an ethos of understated elegance. Designed by…

GROHE shares its thoughts on the Milan Salone Del Mobile extravaganza and some of the trends we can expect to see shaping interior design…

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading boutique hotel and restaurant company with over 60 properties spread across the USA, has recently added some new…

The iconic KH Zero range is a collaborative partnership between bathroom specialist Crosswater and renowned, world-class interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE. Offering a distinctive…

Consisting of eleven Townhouse rooms and grand Suites of different sizes, the luxury Palazzo Scanderbeg is located in the heart of Rome, with a…

Planet Hollywood International is expanding its lodging division with its first-to-market luxury brand – ph Premiere. The brand will debut with a flagship property ph…

Starwood Hotels has announced Element Hotels, its stylish eco-incubator brand, will debut in Detroit in July 2018, following an adaptive re-use project that will…

Manchester town hall is set to undergo a much-needed £250 million overhaul which could see a boutique hotel, shops, restaurants and a civic museum…

We’re not far off the arrival of William Gray Montreal – a new boutique hotel slated to open summer 2016 poised to revolutionise Old…

AC Hotels by Marriott, the European-inspired lifestyle brand by Marriott International, makes its debut in the UK this month with two new hotels in…

MGM National Harbor has revealed the designs for its premier suite offerings at the $1.3 billion resort, set to open in the fourth quarter…

Marriott International has announced the grand opening of Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun. The new Courtyard boasts a refreshingly designed lobby area complete with…

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is delighted to announce the latest project in the group’s expanding portfolio in the island country of Fiji and…

Sekers proudly launches Libretto, a new upholstery collection of four subtle designs, available in a palette of 40 rich colours, ranging from opulent greens…

The beautifully restored 19th century Chateau de La Redorte in the heart of France’s Languedoc region will open its doors to guests later this…

Leading Spanish hotel group aims to double footprint in the region with addition of 30 hotels over the next three years. Meliá Hotels International…

This month, Wilderness Safaris, the award-winning luxury safari operator, is delighted to announce the opening of the rebuilt and revamped Ruckomechi Camp, located in…

A contemporary bar and lounge area is soon set to open its doors at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The popular…

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is delighted to announce an extensive £3.5 million renovation to be fully completed in October 2016, with the…

Mercer Hotel Sevilla, opening in the summer of 2016, is the new luxury landmark hotel set in the heart of the historic centre of…

Hoteliers, designers and marketers are always looking for an edge, a quirk, something special and unique to raise a hotel or a chain above…

Popular Edinburgh serviced apartment offering Princes Street Suites has unveiled the results of a £350,000 refurbishment. The new-look Princes Street Suites, in the heart…

Bahrain’s first floating hotel was officially opened at the weekend (May 15th) in the capital city Manama’s Coral Bay. The $5 million, five-star C-Hotel…

Visitors from around the world are being offered a unique insight into Northern England’s industrial heritage at a new, contemporary hotel. The Hilton Garden…

Situated on the banks of the Rhine, just moments away from Bonn’s famous Museum Mile, the Marriott Bonn World Conference Hotel is scheduled to…

Sekers announces the launch of Flamenco upholstery, a bright and bold collection. A semi-plain textured design available in 20 vibrant multi-colour shades from sunny…

Taylor’s Classics’ beautiful collection of outdoor Alice furniture is the perfect solution to furnishing your property’s patio or outdoor spaces this summer. With a…

More than two years of in-house design led by Robert and Will Chelsom has resulted in the launch of Chelsom’s brand new collection, Edition…

The Manhattan icon InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel has reopened after a $180 million (£123 million), 20-month refurbishment from top-to-bottom, which features more than…

Canopy – Hilton’s new ‘neighbourhood hotel’ brand – is set to open a new property in Washington D.C. as Bethesda North breaks ground and…

As the crown jewel of New Orleans, the Windsor Court Hotel provides luxury and British-inspired elegance with superior service and grace. Located in the…

Luxury safari camp and lodge operator Elewana has opened a new luxury tented camp on the site of the former Loisaba Lodge. Located on…

The UK’s hotel market saw its first decline in average RevPAR (rooms revenue per available room) in four years during the first three months…

Opening in late summer 2016 in the heart of the new Lower Manhattan just a block from the World Trade Center, Four Seasons Hotel…

The new look for one of New York’s hippest hotels is set to be unveiled in May, with the reveal of the newly-designed rooms…

Paul Flowers (above, left), who was in charge of the GROHE Design Studio from 2005 to 2015, has been appointed Chief Design Officer at…

Hotel Designs Directory members Taylor’s Classics have been busy recently providing furniture for a host of hotel and hospitality projects up and down the…

As 2016 sees the re-emergence of bold colours and motifs in window décor, luxury fabric specialist Kobe brings its Elements collection to hotels looking…

The UK and European hotel industry is set to continue its incredible growth in 2016 and beyond. Occupancy rates, maximising profitability and running a…

The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji – Sonaisali Island has opened on Naisali Island, Nadi, Fiji. It is the first DoubleTree by Hilton-branded hotel…

World-renowned carpet manufacturer, Brintons, is launching a new range of carpets to the contract market that offers a shorter turnaround time of six weeks,…

A leading Australian property developer renowned for its innovative approach to residential apartment design has revealed details of its much-anticipated new hotel brand. After…

Lohko, is a retro-contemporary range of printed fabrics and voiles with an assertive, architectural feel. Named after the Finnish word for ‘blocks’, Lohko is…

Hotel Chicago presents the West Loop/Illinois Medical District with a new lodging option destined to shake up Chicago’s boutique hotel market. Now open, the…

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro is opening a boutique hotel in Covent Garden, after the success of The Greenwich in New York City. The…

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has unveiled its new bedrooms and courtyard. Located opposite Brighton’s famous beach, Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel is an elegant Grade…

Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, has opened its first hotel in Macedonia, the Skopje Marriott Hotel. Situated on Macedonia Square, in…

As a private & exclusive luxury hotel in Bantry Bay, Ellerman House is one of Cape Town’s finest accommodations for the discerning traveller. With…

Retailers looking to leverage the growing demand for luxury bathroom accessories need look no further than HiB’s new Zircon mirror range. Guaranteed to ensure…

The Harlequin Studio has produced Amazilia, a stunning collection of fabrics and wallcoverings based on extravagant tropical motifs in magnificent colourways. The prints characterise…

Wolverhampton’s premier independent hotel, The Mount is celebrating after completing an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment of its bedrooms and creation of nine ultra stylish…

This month, after nearly three years of planning and development, highly-anticipated lifestyle hotel EAST, Miami, is accepting reservations and opening its doors on May…

Bathroom specialist Bauhaus is proud to introduce the new Driftwood finish, bringing enduring yet sophisticated design to the brand’s Glide ll collection. Perfect for…

Since the new five star Intercontinental London – The O2, opened at the beginning of the year it has garnered impressive reviews and already…

This month sees the launch of London’s most anticipated design suite at Hilton London Bankside. Created in partnership with London-based architect and interior designer…

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the launch of a new franchise model specifically aimed at the Chinese market. The new model, called Franchise Plus,…

Edwardian Hotels London launches a new ‘virtual host’ service to its hotel guests, designed by Aspect Software. The artificially intelligent service, called ‘Edward’, is…