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White metal angel sculpture, sitting on the ground with a shot of wooden Loire Valley Lodge in the background surrounded by treetops

Hotel Review / 23.02.2026

Hotel review: Loire Valley Lodges – living galleries in the treetops

Hotel review: Loire Valley Lodges – living galleries in the treetops Where design, art and nature merge into one immersive escape, Deputy Editor Meg...

yellow couch in lobby at Pulitzer amsterdam

Hotel Review / 16.02.2026

Hotel review: checking in to Pulitzer Amsterdam

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Pulitzer Amsterdam Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, within the UNESCO World Heritage canal district, is the Pulitzer Amsterdam....

Hotel Review / 11.02.2026

Hotel review: lifting the lid on the Grand Hotel Bellevue London

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: lifting the lid on the Grand Hotel Bellevue London Stepping into the Grand Hotel Bellevue feels a bit like lifting the lid...

Sofitel London St James exterior at dusk, with warm yellow lights

Hotel Review / 06.02.2026

Hotel review: The Prestige Suite at Sofitel London St James

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel review: The Prestige Suite at Sofitel London St James More than 20 years after Pierre-Yves Rochon first shaped the interiors of Sofitel London...

Hotel Review / 02.02.2026

Hotel review: checking in to The July London Victoria

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to The July London Victoria Having started its journey in Amsterdam, The July has crossed the North Sea and taken...

exterior view of COMO Metropolitan Singapore looking up at building from the street

Hotel review / 27.01.2026

Hotel review: checking in to COMO Metropolitan Singapore

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to COMO Metropolitan Singapore COMO Metropolitan Singapore on Orchard Road marks the hotel brand’s homecoming – contributor Katha Nauriyal checks...

green chaair, yellow carpet and carved wooden bed in Jnane Rumi

Hotel Review / 13.01.2026

Hotel review: Jnane Rumi – leading the cavalry on quiet luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: Jnane Rumi – leading the cavalry on quiet luxury Marrakech has long been a magnet for creative spirits, and one of the...

roof top view and terrace with pool and signage at nhow_Lima

Hotel Review / 04.12.2025

Hotel review: nhow Lima – a playful ode to Peru

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: nhow Lima – a playful ode to Peru Lima has no shortage of places to sleep - but places that tell a...

looking up at facade of Hotel Arts Barcelona

Hotel Review / 11.11.2025

Hotel review: Hotel Arts Barcelona – the reimagining of an icon

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: Hotel Arts Barcelona – the reimagining of an icon There are buildings that quietly hum in the background of a city’s skyline...

Dark brown painted bedroom with curved ceiling

Hotel Review / 05.11.2025

Hotel review: Hyll by YOUTH

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel review: Hyll by YOUTH Known for a coolly raw aesthetic, Manchester’s YOUTH Studio brought its signature sense of balance to Hyll - a...

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Hotel Design / 30.10.2025

Miniview: The Shelborne Hotel – Miami the Proper way

By: Meghan Taylor

Miniview: The Shelborne Hotel – Miami the Proper way Once a playground for The Beatles and Marilyn Monroe, Miami Beach’s Shelborne Hotel entered 2025...

Yellow fish art in Edwardian lobby of Town Hall Hotel

Hotel Review / 15.10.2025

Hotel review: Town Hall Hotel – a successful coalition

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel review: Town Hall Hotel – a successful coalition Originally constructed in 1910, 100 years on, Bethnal Green’s neo-Baroque Town Hall underwent a transformation...

ocean view from open plan terrace at Residence 22 at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica

Hotel Design / 18.09.2025

Miniview: inside the exclusive Residence 22 at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: inside the exclusive Residence 22 at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Designed by Toronto-based CHAPI Design, Residence 22 at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is...

hill view villa - Nestled in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Dharana at Shillim has quietly established itself as a distinctive wellness retreat.

Hotel Review / 03.09.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Dharana at Shillim

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Dharana at Shillim Nestled in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Dharana at Shillim has quietly established itself as a...

entrance and lobby space in Park Hyatt London River Thames with suspended gold sculpture

Hotel Review / 13.08.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Park Hyatt London River Thames

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Park Hyatt London River Thames With 46 Park Hyatt properties located across the world, from Tokyo to Buenos Aires,...

Exterior of Templeton Garden building, Victorian architecture

Hotel Review / 06.08.2025

Hotel review: Templeton Garden – an idyll in Earl’s Court

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel review: Templeton Garden – an idyll in Earl’s Court Tucked just behind the bustling high street of Earl’s Court, Templeton Garden is a...

curved architectural elements in the lobby of A by Adina Vienna Danube

Hotel Review / 29.07.2025

Hotel review: A by Adina – redefining premium ‘hotel-living’ in Vienna

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: A by Adina – redefining premium ‘hotel-living’ in Vienna Marking the exciting European debut of its premium apartment hotel concept, the new...

Sumosan restaurant at Elounda Collection, curved stone jetty looks out across ocean at night

Hotel Review / 09.07.2025

Hotel Review: the Elounda Collection – a tale of three resorts

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel Review: the Elounda Collection – a tale of three resorts With a design story that flows from hillside to sea, and a vision...

AZULIK, A SINGULAR DESTINATION IN TULUM WHERE ART, DESIGN AND NATURAL EXUBERANCE CREATE A DREAMLIKE EXPERIENCE

Hotel Design / 30.06.2025

Minview: Azulik – a sensory experience

By: Pauline Brettell

Minview: Azulik – a sensory experience With its bold architecture inspired by organic forms, Azulik, a pioneering hotel in sensory hospitality has established itself...

sunset and palm trees over Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay

Hotel Review / 23.06.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay Sitting on the edge of Africa along Morocco’s tranquil Mediterranean coast is Royal Mansour Tamuda...

guestroom at Splendido hotel Portofino with art reflected in mirror

Hotel Design / 17.06.2025

Miniview: Splendido – a Riviera legend rewritten

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Splendido – a Riviera legend rewritten Portofino’s most storied hideaway, Splendido, a Belmond Hotel made its much-anticipated grand reopening, entering a new era...

view from La Terraza roof top bar at Pulitzer Barcelona framed by plants

Hotel Review / 16.06.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Pulitzer Barcelona

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Pulitzer Barcelona With a design story that starts at the front desk, and moves up to a roof top...

hotel lobby - the Madame Drouot hotel pays tribute to the iconic Drouot auction house

Hotel Review / 03.06.2025

Miniview: Hôtel Madame Drouot – a Parisian dream

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hôtel Madame Drouot – a Parisian dream At the heart of the sublime 9th district in Paris and just a stone’s throw from...

blue mural in back wall of Kimpton Los Monteroa bar with design by El Equipo Creativo

Hotel Design / 20.05.2025

Miniview: Kimpton Los Monteros Hotel – local connection with a 70s twist

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Kimpton Los Monteros Hotel – local connection with a 70s twist El Equipo Creativo has once again brought its signature design to Kimpton...

lobby and shelving display detail in St Regis Cap Cana

Hotel Design / 19.05.2025

Miniview: the design vision behind St. Regis Cap Cana Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: the design vision behind St. Regis Cap Cana Resort CHAPI CHAPO Design, led by Founder Tatiana Sheveleva, has unveiled its latest masterstroke: the...

El Perdido boutique hotel in Baja California

Hotel Design / 07.05.2025

Miniview: El Perdido – a refuge embraced by nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: El Perdido – a refuge embraced by nature Set in the heart of the desert, where the Pacific Ocean embraces the coastal chaparral...

Hotel Design / 24.04.2025

Miniview: Gracechurch Street Hotel by Club Quarters – a Holloway Li design

By: Meghan Taylor

Miniview: Gracechurch Street Hotel by Club Quarters – a Holloway Li design In early 2025, Holloway Li unveiled the reimagined interiors of Gracechurch Street...

porthole window in Hotel Borsari looking on to minimalist furniture under a spotlight

Hotel Design / 16.04.2025

Miniview: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – the lost place in the centre of everything

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – the lost place in the centre of everything Hôtel Borsari, Martigny, the latest addition to the Design Hotels portfolio,...

Hotel Review / 08.04.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Wilderness Mokete, Botswana

By: Sophie Harper

Checking in to Wilderness Mokete, Botswana Wilderness Mokete is one of the latest additions to the Wilderness portfolio of safari camps across eight countries...

entrance and lobby seating with central fountain in Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr

Hotel Review / 01.04.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr It’s not every day a girl gets invited to stay in...

guestroom in Villa Rabbithole in The SEED Bali

Hotel Design / 12.03.2025

Miniview: The SEED – taking us back to (beautiful) basics in Bali

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: The SEED – taking us back to (beautiful) basics in Bali Away from the crowds in undiscovered East Bali, The SEED is a...

bistrot chairs and a glass of wine on the roof terrace in Parisian hotel La Fantaisie

Hotel Review / 24.02.2025

Hotel review: checking in to La Fantaisie

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to La Fantaisie Interior designer Wren Loucks took time during Paris Design week to cast her designer eye around La...

lighting and colours in restaurant in Casa Brera Milan

Hotel Design / 17.02.2025

Miniview: Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, curated by Patricia Urquiola

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, curated by Patricia Urquiola Marriott International has announced that Casa Brera, following its recent opening in the...

Shelved wall unit at the Brach Madrid hotel

Hotel Review / 04.02.2025

Miniview: Brach Madrid by Philippe Starck

By: Meghan Taylor

Miniview: Brach Madrid by Philippe Starck A Spanish debut for the Evok Collection, the Philippe Starck-designed Brach Madrid is a 'world of riches' that...

Hotel Review / 24.01.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Four Seasons Hotel Osaka

By: Sophie Harper

Checking in to Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, located in the heart of Japan's bustling metropolis, blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with...

aerial view of ellenborough Park hotel and surrounding countryside with early morning sky

Hotel Review / 22.01.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Ellenborough Park Hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Ellenborough Park Hotel Turning off the country lanes and through the stone gates of Ellenborough Park Hotel, the satisfying...

vintage chandelier, mirrors and seating in the hotel lobby Le Grand Hôtel Cayré

Hotel Review / 05.11.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Le Grand Hôtel Cayré

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Le Grand Hôtel Cayré Le Grand Hôtel Cayré is the third and last stop in designer Wren Loucks' Parisian...

Hotel de la Boetie reception desk with orange background and blue couch in the foreground

Hotel Review / 21.10.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Hôtel de la Boétie

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Hôtel de la Boétie In the second of her Parisian trilogy, designer Wren Loucks steps off the Les Champs-Élysées...

view from corridor into guestroom with portrait on the wall above the bed in Maison Proust

Hotel Review / 07.10.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Maison Proust

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Maison Proust Starting the day on a literary note, and with Paris Design Week still fresh in our minds,...

Cunard's Queen Anne ship with fireworks in the background

Checking in / 15.08.2024

Checking in: Cunard’s Queen Anne

By: Sophie Harper

Checking in: Cunard’s Queen Anne During what was a star-studded event earlier this year, Hotel Designs Editor Sophie Harper was among one of the...

Buahan Banyan Tree Bali view from the treetops

Hotel Review / 06.08.2024

Checking in to Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, Bali

By: Guest Author

Checking in to Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, Bali Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape is a real showstopper, but quietly so. That’s if you...

candlelight and arches around courtyard pool in IZZA Marrakech

Hotel Review / 02.08.2024

Hotel review: IZZA – at the crossroads of creativity

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: IZZA – at the crossroads of creativity Made up of several renovated properties and taking inspiration from the original home of Moroccan...

Hotel Review / 09.07.2024

Miniview: YotelPad London Stratford – transforming micro-living into a design masterclass

By: Megan Christopher

Miniview: YotelPad London Stratford – transforming micro-living into a design masterclass Deputy Editor Megan Christopher was invited to take a first look at the...

comfortable seating on period balcony overlooking the sea in JW Marriott, Phu Quoc

Hotel Review / 08.07.2024

Hotel review: checking in To JW Marriott, Phu Quoc

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in To JW Marriott, Phu Quoc The Turquoise Suites of JW Marriott, Phu Quoc radiate azure glamour, perfect for a glorious,...

Hotel Review / 28.06.2024

Miniview: Singer Palace Hotel – a look inside Rome’s artfully stitched sanctuary

By: Megan Christopher

Miniview: Singer Palace Hotel – a look inside Rome’s artfully stitched sanctuary Step into a symphony of modern Italian design as the Singer Palace...

black and white tiled floor and striped cushions in Riad Botanica

Hotel Review / 27.06.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Riad Botanica

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Riad Botanica Marrakech has firmly staked its claim as a designer destination, and there is no doubt that you...

lounge in Regent Phu quoc with windows framing a view of palm trees and pool

Hotel Review / 26.06.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Regent Phu Quoc

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Regent Phu Quoc Since its opening in April 2022. IHG’s Regent Phu Quoc has been making waves in the...

white on white interior lobby with wicker and plants in Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort

Hotel Review / 19.06.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences To capture ‘Caribbean elegance’ from a post-renovation perspective, writer Joanna Blunden checked...

Hotel Review / 14.06.2024

Hotel review: checking in to YOTEL Geneva Lake

By: Megan Christopher

Hotel review: checking in to YOTEL Geneva Lake Deputy Editor Megan Christopher was invited to stay at YOTEL Geneva Lake, a new destination property,...

lobby design of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen

Hotel Review / 16.05.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Marriott recently laid down its Fairfield hat – for the first time in Europe –...

andalucian style interior guestroom with four poster bed and freestanding bath in finca la gloria

Hotel Review / 14.05.2024

Miniview: Finca la Gloria – connecting guests with the heart of Andalucia

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Finca la Gloria – connecting guests with the heart of Andalucia The newly opened Finca la Gloria offers a transformative retreat that combines...

bed in guestroom at Chateau Royal berlin set in wooden back wall with shelf and light detail

Hotel Review / 05.04.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Chateau Royal in Berlin

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Chateau Royal in Berlin Hotel connoisseur and writer Regitse Cecillie Rosenvinge was in Berlin to check out Château Royal...

Hotel Review / 19.03.2024

Miniview: Palau Fugit – a sanctuary designed to disconnect and reconnect

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Palau Fugit – a sanctuary designed to disconnect and reconnect Nestled in the heart of Girona's Barri Vell, a former Baroque-style palace has...

Hotel Review / 18.01.2024

Hotel review: checking in to YOTEL Amsterdam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to YOTEL Amsterdam Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the complimentary ferry across the harbour from Amsterdam Central to...

Exclusive / 30.11.2023

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott As the host of Travel By Design, a podcast brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler,...

Pure Haven Sea View Private Pool - Bedroom & Living Room in Mykonos hotel

Review / 16.11.2023

Hotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, was in Mykonos to check in to Domes Noruz Mykonos....

A circular window in hotel bathroom overlooking Hong Kong

Review / 01.11.2023

Checking in to Regent Hong Kong

By: Guest Author

Checking in to Regent Hong Kong Regent Hong Kong makes a landmark return to Victoria Harbour. Contributor Katha Nauriyal checks in for its swanky...

floral Asian inspired wall decoration behind double headboards with ceiling hung focussed lighting in guestroom at Raffles Boston

News / 12.10.2023

Miniview: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel brings on the botanicals

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel brings on the botanicals Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel is the first property of the luxury hotel group...

Headboard inside Belgravia Suite at The Dorchester

Review / 28.09.2023

Checking in to the new suites at The Dorchester, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to the new suites at The Dorchester, London Editor Hamish Kilburn checks back in to The Dorchester to understand how its latest...

wood panelled dining room in english manor house with restaurant setting

News / 21.09.2023

Miniview: Cowley Manor Experimental – a haven for creativity

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Cowley Manor Experimental – a haven for creativity Experimental Group, together with design collaborators Dorothée Meilichzon and De Matos Ryan and Chef Consultant...

Review / 31.08.2023

Hotel review: checking in to La Fiermontina Ocean

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to La Fiermontina Ocean La Fiermontina Ocean is the third chapter in the La Fiermontina Collection story – a tale...

Interior design scheme that is contemporary in Med Yacht Club restaurant onboard Explora 1

Review / 24.08.2023

Onboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’

By: Hamish Kilburn

Onboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’ Editor Hamish Kilburn was onboard Explora 1 as it made its first journey with passengers from Portsmouth...

three arched shuttered windows in cream and white guestroom with wooden chair and table detail

Feature / 10.08.2023

Miniview: Mondrian Singapore Duxton deconstructs the shophouse

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Mondrian Singapore Duxton deconstructs the shophouse Studio Carter has teamed up with DP Architects in Singapore to break bold new ground with a...

Dover Yard inside 1 Hotel Mayfair hotel in London

Review / 03.08.2023

Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to explore the organic design narrative inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, a...

Vintry & Mercer suite hotel room with ruby red headboard

Review / 20.07.2023

Miniview: checking in to Vintry & Mercer, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Miniview: checking in to Vintry & Mercer, London Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to one of London's more edgy bolthole boutique hotels, Vintry &...

Junior Suite at The Grove in Hertfordshire

Review / 12.07.2023

Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire Editor Hamish Kilburn makes a hat-trick return to The Grove, Hertfordshire, to explore the...

A white suite in luxury hotel in Athens that has a view of the acropolis

Review / 03.07.2023

Checking in: THE DOLLI at Acropolis, Athens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in: THE DOLLI at Acropolis, Athens Editor Hamish Kilburn excavated more than a few hidden treasures when he checked in to review the...

A modern, natural room inside Pnoé Breathing Life

Exclusive / 22.06.2023

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete Editor Hamish Kilburn scoops the design exclusive review of Pnoé Breathing Life...

statement structural grid lighting feature above the bar in Loosies Bar in Moxy Lower East side

Review / 15.06.2023

Playfully checking in: Moxy NYC Lower East Side

By: Guest Author

Playfully checking in: Moxy NYC Lower East Side Tonje Odegard checked in to the newly opened Moxy NYC Lower East Side to discover what...

gold and white interior details in corridor leading into ESPA spa at Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha

Review / 08.06.2023

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown Checking in to the Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, writer Pauline Brettell...

A luxury suite in Venice, with living room and bedroom in soft interiors

Review / 01.06.2023

Checking in to the newly renovated Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to the newly renovated Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, a hotel steeped in...

A large, modern and contemporary suite bedroom inside Park Lane New York

Review / 18.05.2023

Checking in: Park Lane New York – a reawakened iconic hotel

By: Guest Author

Checking in: Park Lane New York – a reawakened iconic hotel When Hotel Designs learnt that industry powerhouse Yabu Pushelberg had completed its two-year...

Large suite with white interior design scheme inside Park Hyatt Jakarta

Review / 16.05.2023

Inside Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran & Partners

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran & Partners Following Conran & Partners completing the interiors of Jakarta's latest luxury hotel, Park Hyatt Jakarta,...

Deluxe Room inside W Costa Navariono filled with natural influences

Feature / 17.04.2023

Nature calls: inside the first W Hotel in Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nature calls: inside the first W Hotel in Greece MKV Design, the interior design studio that was a tasked to bring to life the...

Exterior of Melia Frankfurt City showing corner of balcony and city skyline

Review / 13.04.2023

Checking in to Meliá Frankfurt City – a hotel that means business

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to Meliá Frankfurt City – a hotel that means business Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to review Meliá Frankfurt City, a hotel...

A lobby in a hotel with geometric desk and wild wallcoverings

Feature / 04.04.2023

Inside The Dorian – a dandy hotel arrival in Calgary

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside The Dorian – a dandy hotel arrival in Calgary Vancouver-based interior design studio CHIL was inspired by both Oscar Wilde and the eclecticism...

concrete wall with three arches through to bright yellow tiles at Casa Hoyos

Review / 17.03.2023

Miniview: Casa Hoyos – bringing Mexican modernism into the mix

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Casa Hoyos – bringing Mexican modernism into the mix Located within a carefully restored villa, Casa Hoyos combines its colonial heritage with a...

guestroom in Hôtel Dame des Arts with glass door opening onto terrace and views over Paris

Miniview / 06.03.2023

Miniview: Hôtel Dame des Arts – lifestyle with a twist

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hôtel Dame des Arts – lifestyle with a twist Hôtel Dame des Arts is a vibrant new lifestyle hotel located in the beating...

Modern alpine interiors inside Chalet Inoka, with large contemoporary artwork on wall and cloud-like chandeliers from ceiling

Review / 31.01.2023

Chalet-chic: designing high-end luxury digs in the French Alps

By: Hamish Kilburn

Chalet-chic: designing high-end luxury digs in the French Alps Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to Chalet Inoko, high in the French Alps, to understand...

Review / 12.01.2023

Patina Maldives: turning the tide in hotel design

By: Guest Author

Patina Maldives: turning the tide in hotel design The Maldives is as remote a tropical paradise as you can find on planet earth. Sara...

Marmalade Lounge - a quaint English lounge with beige interior design scheme

Review / 12.12.2022

A playful stay inside No.1 York by GuestHouse

By: Guest Author

A playful stay inside No.1 York by GuestHouse Embracing her 'inner child', Rachel Everett checks in to No.1 by GuestHouse in York – and...

sundeck and swimming pool at Terrestre Mexico

Review / 24.11.2022

Miniview: Hotel Terrestre – sustainable architecture reimagined

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hotel Terrestre – sustainable architecture reimagined Grupo Habita has been leading a design revolution in Mexico’s hospitality industry choosing untapped locations in Mexico...

Crusoe Villas, in the middle of the ocean in the Maldives at Gili Lankanfushi

Review / 02.11.2022

Shipwrecked in the Maldives: checking in to Gili Lankanfushi

By: Hamish Kilburn

Shipwrecked in the Maldives: checking in to Gili Lankanfushi After setting his watch to ‘Gili time’, and being persuaded to say goodbye to shoes...

Review / 27.10.2022

Checking in to room2 Chiswick – the world’s first net-zero hometel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to room2 Chiswick – the world’s first net-zero hometel When it comes to architecture, design and fashion, London is home to many...

Miniview / 14.10.2022

Miniview: inside Delaware’s first luxury boutique hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: inside Delaware’s first luxury boutique hotel The Quoin, a new luxury boutique hotel developed and designed by Philadelphia-based hospitality company, Method Co., in...

Guestroom inside INNSIDE Calvia Beach with sea view of Magaluf

Review / 13.10.2022

Checking in to INNSiDE Calviá Beach, Mallorca

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to INNSiDE Calviá Beach, Mallorca Can the harmony of design, architecture and style really turn an entire destination’s image around? Editor Hamish...

Suite at Emporium Plovdiv MGallery Hotel Collection with striking light feature and luxe interiors

Review / 01.09.2022

First in: checking in to The Emporium Plovdiv – MGallery

By: Hamish Kilburn

First in: checking in to The Emporium Plovdiv – MGallery Taking a cultural dive into the 8,000-year-old city, Editor Hamish Kilburn arrived in Plovdiv...

Feature / 25.08.2022

Miniview: authenticity meets modernity at W Costa Navarino

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: authenticity meets modernity at W Costa Navarino W Costa Navarino, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has recently opened its...

Octant Evorá / 21.07.2022

Octant Evorá – a luxury wellness hotel crafted into nature

By: Hamish Kilburn

Octant Evorá – a luxury wellness hotel crafted into nature Re-emerging for the summer travel season under a new identity, following the unveiling of...

North Lodge at Coworth Park - Hotel Designs

Video Exclusive / 07.07.2022

Checking in to North Lodge at Coworth Park

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to North Lodge at Coworth Park On the fringe of London, Coworth Park became Dorchester Collection's youngest member of the hotel family...

Collage of The Londoner and Yabu Pushelberg

Interview / 05.07.2022

Checking in to The Londoner with Yabu Pushelberg

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to The Londoner with Yabu Pushelberg The Londoner is "theatricality and intimacy on an extraordinary scale," said Anna Lambert after she checked...

Review / 31.05.2022

12th-century chic: checking in to COMO Castello Del Nero

By: Hamish Kilburn

12th-century chic: checking in to COMO Castello Del Nero Old meets new – in an unconventional yet subtle way. Using lighting, architecture and the...

designer details and home comforts in Buckle Street Studios by Locke

Review / 10.05.2022

Living the vida Locke: checking in to Buckle Street Studios

By: Pauline Brettell

Living the vida Locke: checking in to Buckle Street Studios Stepping out of the underground and into the concrete oasis of calm that is...

double volume restaurant with white on white decor and sculpture on the ceiling

Review / 04.05.2022

That philoxenia feeling: checking in to xenodocheio Milos

By: Pauline Brettell

That philoxenia feeling: checking in to xenodocheio Milos xenodocheio Milos has opened as the first luxury boutique hotel falling under the banner of renowned...

rainbow art work above the bed in Hard Rock Hotel Budapest

Feature / 12.04.2022

Miniview: Hard Rock Hotels arrives in Budapest

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hard Rock Hotels arrives in Budapest Hard Rock Hotel Budapest has opened its doors – with architecture by Hungarian Stúdió 100 Építészeti Kft...

Video review / 07.04.2022

“A statement of style” – checking in to One Hundred Shoreditch

By: Hamish Kilburn

“A statement of style” – checking in to One Hundred Shoreditch Editor Hamish Kilburn brought with him a video crew to review Shoreditch's latest...

Breakfast at open kitchen at Six Senses Douro Valley

Review / 04.04.2022

Colour-healing menu: checking in to Six Senses Douro Valley

By: Hamish Kilburn

Colour-healing menu: checking in to Six Senses Douro Valley We are only just scratching the surface of understanding sensory design's role in fuelling the...

The Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel designed by GS Design of the Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel by G S Design

Review / 25.02.2022

Miniview: Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel, where space becomes art

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel, where space becomes art Designed by GS Design to both mirror and frame its natural coastline location, the...

cherry red and duck egg blue in the bedroom at The Mitre

Review / 17.02.2022

Checking in to The Mitre for a royal retreat

By: Pauline Brettell

Checking in to The Mitre for a royal retreat The first hotel from boutique brand, The Signet Collection, The Mitre Hampton Court opened its...