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Quite often in the world of hotel architecture and design, the phrase ‘a blend of history and modernity’ is a marketing soundbite, and an…

The luxury Hotel Can Mostatxins (Hotel Moustache) has opened its doors in June after a four-year restoration. Located in the historic walled town of…

Hand made by British craftsmen at their workshop in Cheshire, the ‘Rewind Collection’ is the latest addition to the Style Matters’ portfolio. Using recycled…

Sleep, Europe’s leading event for the global hotel design, development and architectural community, has announced a new competition aimed at spatial design students who…

The historic Chinese city of Haining has welcomed its first international five-star hotel with the recent opening of Langham Place, Haining.The opening marks the…

Bouygues UK has landed two contracts with Nicolas James Group for the delivery of a new hotel-led mixed use development in a prime regeneration…

Sitting in front of a white sheet of paper waiting for the inspiration to design a light fitting might sound as scary as the…

Able Services, a leading supplier of FF&E solutions for four and five star hotels and manufacturer of bespoke artwork, picture frames and mirrors, was…

Starwood Hotels announced last week its ongoing Luxury Collection® portfolio expansion in Europe with the addition of four new properties – Augustine in Prague,…

Last week saw the opening of Sheraton® Hyderabad Hotel, a newly renovated property by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, in one of India’s fastest-growing…

Scandic Hotels is taking over one of Norway’s most prominent hotels – Hotel Norge in Bergen. The hotel, which was built in 1885, is…

Specialists in brassware solutions Crosswater is excited to announce the launch of five new tap ranges, adding to their already comprehensive portfolio of designs….

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Grand Mansion, a Luxury…

After a storm of comments from the golfing fraternity, the Fairmont St Andrews has issued an open invitation to Sky Sports TV presenter Kirsty…

Silversea Cruises is happy to announce its new flagship, the Silver Muse, to be delivered in the spring of 2017. The new ultra-luxury ship…

The Dusit Thani Guam Resort opened its doors in its soft-opening phase on June 30, marking a major milestone for Guam’s tourism industry. The…

Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (“ARTIC”), the international hotel investment and hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, one of Qatar’s largest private diversified…

The Grandhotel Petersberg in Bonn-Königswinter is a building steeped in history that has formed part of the Steigenberger Hotel Group’s portfolio for 25 years….

To be awarded a World Architecture Festival (WAF) Award is widely considered as a career boost in the international architecture field. The event, taking…

Leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. announced two hotel openings in Kyoto, Japan in its Hotel Gracery group: Kyoto Teramachi in 2016 and…

Marriott International has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, its first flagship brand in the Holy city. The Arabic-themed 426-room property sits…

Luxury award-winning bed manufacturer Hypnos, which specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of hospitality beds, has seen increased demand for its large format…

MGallery, part of the Accor Group, will be opening two new properties in the UK. The Queens Hotel Cheltenham and Castle Hotel Windsor will…

The iconic Mercure Bristol Holland House and Spa has undergone an extensive refurbishment, transforming its bedrooms and public spaces. Keeping Bristol’s rich industrial and…

Located in the heart of Baku White City district and set right at the Baku Bay, Boulevard Hotel Baku has recently joined the collection…

It’s been a month since Clarion Hotel and Congress Malmö Live opened in spectacular fashion; when Norwegian hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen powered through the…

Brintons, the world’s leading carpet manufacturer, is showcasing the ‘Best of British’ at Maison & Objet Paris’ 20th anniversary exhibition on the 4th –…

The Westin Chicago River North, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has completed an extensive renovation that resulted in the transformation of its 429…

The Brunel collection from Gallery Direct’s Hudson Living range is made using dry oiled, wild oak veneered panels set in a black, cast metal…

Swire Hotels is happy to announce the launch of The House Collective brand. With a growing portfolio of hotels in the region, The House…

The award-winning St Michaels Hotel and Spa in Falmouth has been put up for sale, with offers in excess of £20 million being sought….

The prestigious site of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, perhaps better known as the home of The Championships Wimbledon, is the latest major…

Hamilton Litestat is set to showcase its portfolio of switch and socket wall plate designs, as well as its lighting control and multi-room audio…

May Highlights • Hotel profits in Dubai and Jeddah continue to fall • The summer slow-down impacts hotel performance in Doha and Manama •…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the company has commenced construction on Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos. The resort,…

The first phase of an ambitious five-year renovation project to restore Bovey Castle to its former glory has been completed. Leading luxury operator the…

The number of devices we own is multiplying at an uncontrollable rate. A recent study by Strategy Analytics predicts that there will be a…

Statement artworks, inspired by the nearby famous Leyland truck factory, are complemented by Wilton’s striking carpet designs at The Leyland Hotel in Preston. Among…

Aloft will soon add another destination to its California portfolio with the upcoming début of Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton. Owned by Zenique Hotels, the new Aloft…

Ahead of The Dalmeny Hotel’s 70th birthday celebrations next year, the hotel has unveiled its £2.5 million refurbishment programme.Improvements to the 125 room hotel…

The Villas at AYANA Resort has relaunched 24 ultra-luxurious Ocean View Pool Villas following a complete renovation, designed to celebrate Balinese style and maximize…

Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s new hotel brand that redefines the lifestyle hotel category, and Icelandair Hotels have unveiled plans for Canopy’s first hotel…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced the launch of its game-changing Aloft brand in Buffalo, New York. The opening of Aloft Buffalo…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort®Jekyll Island hotel. The resort recently underwent a $22 million transformation funded…

Scandic Hotels, the largest hotel operator in the Nordic countries, will open yet another large international hotel in the spring of 2018. The hotel,…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of its eco-wise Element brand in Doral, Florida, just minutes from downtown Miami. Element…

Following up as an “encore” to the first Bentley Suite at the St. Regis New York, visionary design firm Wimberly Interiors has unveiled its…

GROHE is delighted to announce its partnership with FOSTER, a leading premium Italian sink designer, pairing together two manufacturers dedicated to craftsmanship, quality and…

RHA Furniture recently completed a project for the new Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. RHA Furniture worked closely with Hilton Head Office, and…

BMT Asia Pacific (BMT) has unveiled a coastal living concept that offers more than style and luxury: it promises hotel developers a flexible, readily…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in collaboration with Ken Corporation and Ken Real Estate Lease, Ltd., have announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa—the first…

The splendid Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment transforming the listed Georgian hotel. The hotel, which is set in 12…

Originally built as the private hideaway home of an Italian duchess on what is considered the most beautiful beach on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the…

May Highlights • Happy days for Madrid and Prague hotels • Challenging month for Berlin and Munich • RevPAR flatters to deceive in Budapest

Dawnvale are proud to collaborate again with one of Living Ventures’ flagship restaurants and bars.Dawnvale have designed, manufactured and installed the new bar as…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has announced the opening of the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West in Mesa, Arizona. Independently owned by…

To add a coastal theme to interiors, take a look at Gallery Direct’s new soft furnishings collection.The Land Ahoy cushion is exclusive woven tapestry…

Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open and operate a new hotel in…

Tighter planning regulations in central Amsterdam will mean future hotel development will continue to be concentrated outside the city centre where properties in non-­tourist…

Sol Hotels & Resorts has launched its new lifestyle brand, Sol Beach House, with the opening of its Ibiza location in June 2015 for…

May Highlights • West Midlands hotel market continues to shine • RevPAR up but profits down in Brighton hotels… • …Whereas profits stagnate in…

Forbes Group has added Monarque (here in Peridot colour) to the selection of fabrics in which its dining table covers, skirting and table runners…

The Mayor of London celebrated the success of British Hospitality in his speech at The Hospitality & Tourism Summit as London reclaimed the no.1…

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to début in South Australia with the signing of Aloft Adelaide in the state capital….

Meliá Hotels International has continued to grow its presence in China with the announcement of a new hotel in Shanghai; bringing the total number…

The Viva Zafiro Alcudia & SPA opened its doors in June and sits in an unrivalled location, just 300m from the crystal-clear waters of…

Motel One, the budget design hotel chain, is showing no signs of slowing down with the announcement of their 2015 Q1 figures highlighting its…

ReardonSmith acted as Lead Design Consultant and Architect with responsibility for coordinating the refurbishment and remodelling of The Lanesborough. Working in close collaboration with…

Following a £20m complete top to toe refurbishment The Bellhouse Hotel will officially open its doors as the Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross Hotel this…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Makkah in the holy city of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) under a…

The Luxury Collection® has recently announced, in coordination with its owner partners, a $300 million effort to expand and improve its hotel portfolio in…

Enjoy showering like never before with the Grohtherm 1000 New thermostat. Improvements include the new GROHE CoolTouch® slim body, ergonomically shaped metal handles, GROHE…

In May 2015, Butlins launched 117 brand new ‘retro chalets’ at its seaside resort in Minehead – and bespoke furniture from Curtis Furniture &…

DoubleTree by Hilton has recently announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside on the banks of the River Thames, following an…

Meliá Hotels International has added an additional property to its Asia Pacific parties, which sees the leading Spanish hotel group expand to 24 hotels…

Only YOU Hotel & Lounge Madrid, part of Palladium Hotel Group’s urban brand Ayre Hoteles, has begun work to expand into the adjoining building…

Hilton Worldwide has reached an agreement to introduce its upscale Hilton Garden Inn brand to Spreitenbach, a growing commercial zone located within the greater…

Style and quirkiness abound at the hidden gem that is YHA Boggle Hole, an iconic and much-loved Youth Hostel in Whitby, North Yorkshire, following…

Fameed Khalique adds two stunning new collections to his materials library on display at their new King’s Road showroom.WELTER | Show-stopping wall adornments This…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the commencement of construction for its first-ever W and Element dual-branded hotel development, scheduled to open…

Work is about to start on the UK’s first ever Passivhaus Bunk House, designed and managed by Potter & Holmes Architects. As well as…

Europe’s leading hotel architecture, design and development event (Sleep) returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 24-25 November. Building on the brilliant…

World-renowned carpet manufacturer Britons has worked in partnership with architects and interior designers Dexter Moren Associates to supply a unique carpet for the prestigious…

The Baltimore bedroom furniture collection from Gallery Direct’s Frank Hudson range has a colonial style and will add a majestic touch to homes whilst…

A new Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites designed by Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA) will top out next month at 538 West 58th Street. The…

Sol Hotels & Resorts has launched its new lifestyle brand Sol House, with the opening of its flagship property, Sol House Trinidad Mallorca, in…

Built in 1907, and referred to in its day as the “most beautiful hotel in the world”, the Royal continues its journey and keeps…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of an agreement with Residency Resorts Malé Private Limited, part of the Chennai-based leading…

The treasured architectural gem, Capitol Building, and its stately Victorian neighbour, Stamford House, will be unveiled in the third quarter of this year as…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces a new Holiday Inn® hotel in downtown Montreal, Québec, scheduled to open in the spring of 2017. This hotel…

InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Hotel Indigo® brand opens its first hotel in Maryland, the 162-room Hotel Indigo Baltimore – Mt. Vernon. Located at 24…

CASINO DE IBIZA has unveiled a new multi-sensory nightlife experience in which interior design and gastronomy share top billing with premium gaming. In the…

At the beginning of June 2015 the G7 summit was held on the castle “Schloss Elmau” in Bavaria. The complete castle as well as…

Brooklyn’s largest hotel, the iconic New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in Downtown Brooklyn, unveils the first chapter of its $43 million renovation…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in agreement with Grand Hotel di Como Srl, has recently announced the opening of Sheraton ® Lake Como…

Clean lines and luxurious sweeping curves converge to form Svelte, the new bathroom furniture collection from Bauhaus. Featuring innovative new high performance materials and…

Vinpearl Resorts has recently seen the opening of a new five-star hotel on Hon Tre Island near Nha Trang in the latest expansion of…

Harlequin Contract is pleased to announce the launch of a further nine contemporary collections of damasks, geometrics, stripes and trail designs, which have been…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has recently announced the signing of InterContinental® Lyon Hotel Dieu in Lyon, France. The hotel will operate under a management…