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biophilic interior reducing carbon footprint

Feature / 18.01.2022

How the design scene is embracing Net Zero initiatives

How the design scene is embracing Net Zero initiatives With Net Zero fast becoming the buzzword of 2022, along with conversations around sustainability and...

Feature / 17.01.2022

A night on the farm with Harrison Spinks

By: Hamish Kilburn

A night on the farm with Harrison Spinks In the heart of the Yorkshire countryside – slap-bang between Leeds and York – editor Hamish...

Feature / 17.01.2022

The technology products that hit and missed at CES 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

The technology products that hit and missed at CES 2022 From lifelike 'humanoid' robots to the latest TV and projector technology – and all...

Round-up / 14.01.2022

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022 Hello, sunshine! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to brighten up your day with the weekly...

HOMM Bliss guestroom with calm neutral interior

News / 14.01.2022

Banyan Tree Group unveils new HOMM brand

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree Group unveils new HOMM brand HOMM, one of five new brands within the Banyan Tree Group, aims to combine the concept of...

Laucala island swimming pool within the lagoon

Hotel Development / 13.01.2022

COMO expands private island portfolio with ‘island within an island’

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO expands private island portfolio with ‘island within an island’ COMO Laucala Island, an exclusive retreat in the South Pacific, is the brands newest...

painted ceiling and artwork in the bar at Rosewood Sao Paulo Brazil

Review / 13.01.2022

Miniview: Rosewood São Paulo, magnificent on every level

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Rosewood São Paulo, magnificent on every level Encapsulating the city’s storied past and innovative future, the opening of Rosewood São Paulo marks the...

natural textures and surfaces in spa at auberge beach residences

Feature / 11.01.2022

Wellness trends: The shifting shape of spas and wellbeing

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness trends: The shifting shape of spas and wellbeing TLEE Spas + Wellness, a spa development firm with a design led and hospitality-driven approach,...

Exclusvle / 10.01.2022

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner

By: Hamish Kilburn

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner Kerzner International, the company behind One&Only, Atlantis Resorts and Residences and Magazan Beach &...

rooftop with pool at The Lana Dorchester

Feature / 10.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Pauline Brettell

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4) Keeping the momentum going and following hot on the heels of our list of hotel...

A hotel in the middle of the desert - with a pool and unmatched accomodation

Round-up / 07.01.2022

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore Peek-a-boo! Editor Hamish Kilburn here, emerging from the Holidays slumber, with your first...

Feature / 07.01.2022

Hilton reveals its list of new hotels for 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton reveals its list of new hotels for 2022 As modern travellers update their wishlists and re-pack suitcases to make up for lost time,...

Hotel suite bedroom with pink accents on bed and mosaic floor, in Fauchon L'Hotel Paris

Review / 06.01.2022

Fauchon L’Hotel Paris: Where rock & roll, design and luxury hospitality meet

By: Hamish Kilburn

Fauchon L’Hotel Paris: Where rock & roll, design and luxury hospitality meet Briefed to expect the unexpected, Gareth Thomas sets off on a Parisian...

Render of lady in nest-like space in front of an outdoor pool and modern villa

Feature / 05.01.2022

7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 As we start look past the crisis period of Covid-19, and start to settle into a 'new...

Atlantis, The Royal in Dubai on The Palm

Hotel Openings / 04.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2) Back with a bang, Hotel Designs starts 2022 with optimism and curiosity; shining the spotlight...

exterior rendering of proposed Dream Hotel Miami

News / 04.01.2022

Dream Hotel Group unveils plans for Miami flagship in 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Dream Hotel Group unveils plans for Miami flagship in 2025 A new 165-key Dream Hotel has been planned as a centrepiece to the world-class...

natural tones and textures in guestroom at hyatt doha

Feature / 03.01.2022

A look at Hyatt’s pipeline from now through to 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

A look at Hyatt’s pipeline from now through to 2023 In addition to the 24 previously announced luxury hotels within Hyatt’s luxury portfolio globally...

Exclusive / 23.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021 Sticking to tradition, each year Hotel Designs publishes The Brit List, which, following a nationwide campaign, profiles the...

News / 22.12.2021

Inhabit Queen’s Gardens in London slated to open early 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Inhabit Queen’s Gardens in London slated to open early 2022 With the opening of Inhabit Queen’s Gardens, Inhabit Hotels is expanding its mission to...

spotlight on the sideways sofa and cabinet by carl hanson & son

Feature / 22.12.2021

Year in Review: Top 7 furniture products from 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in Review: Top 7 furniture products from 2021 With more to celebrate in Hotel Designs' 'Spotlight On' feature this month, we are shifting...

black and white decor in ocean suite at Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

News / 21.12.2021

The return of a legend: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman re-opens

By: Pauline Brettell

The return of a legend: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman re-opens Emerging from an extensive renovation, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman celebrated the 16th anniversary of...

bathroom in natural materials featuring the Roca Ona range

Feature / 21.12.2021

Year in Review: Top 7 bathroom products that launched in 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in Review: Top 7 bathroom products that launched in 2021 Continuing with Hotel Designs' 'Year in Review', we are grabbing our loofah, and...

deluxe room at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai

Hotel Development / 21.12.2021

From Zurich to Dubai: A look at the latest two openings from Hyatt

By: Pauline Brettell

From Zurich to Dubai: A look at the latest two openings from Hyatt Not content with doing things in moderation, Hyatt celebrates the opening...

comfortable seating and vintage lighting in coco cafe in coco hotel paris

Review / 20.12.2021

Miniview: Coco Hotel, where old style meets cosmo hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Coco Hotel, where old style meets cosmo hospitality Contemporary Copenhagen meets vintage Paris in the new boutique Coco Hotel. Colourful key in hand,...

Exclusive / 20.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Architects of 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Unveiled: The Brit List Architects of 2021 Following hot on the heels of this year’s designers who made the list, it’s now time to...

News / 17.12.2021

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya Hotel group Accor is going on safari, and expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the...

Opinion / 16.12.2021

Editor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design Making the best out of a disruptive situation – day eight of 10 into...

Exclusive / 15.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Designers of 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unveiled: The Brit List Designers of 2021 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that profiles the top 25 designers, the top 25 architects...

the main stage at Independent Hotel Show 2021

Exclusive / 14.12.2021

Panel discussion: Exploring sensory design in hospitality at IHS 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: Exploring sensory design in hospitality at IHS 2021 At the Independent Hotel Show 2021, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with Mark Bruce,...

aerial view of marriot ritz-carlton eleuthera bahamas

Hotel Development / 14.12.2021

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand Bahamas

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand Bahamas Marriott International has announced its plans to introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas,...

Close up of check-in desk at Hotel Colon

Review / 13.12.2021

‘First in’ to review the newly renovated Hotel Colón Gran Meliá

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘First in’ to review the newly renovated Hotel Colón Gran Meliá In the heart of Seville, the iconic Hotel Colón Gran Meliá re-emerges from...

open air jungle bedroom in banyan tree group hotel

News / 10.12.2021

How Banyan Tree Group will double its footprint of hotels by 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

How Banyan Tree Group will double its footprint of hotels by 2025 Banyan Tree Group is set to introduce five new brands into its...

The Dorchester Terrace Penthouse living room

News / 08.12.2021

Breaking: The Dorchester announces major renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: The Dorchester announces major renovation Dorchester Collection's ongoing investment programme to enhance its luxury portfolio of hotels has led to The Dorchester, one...

Exclusive / 07.12.2021

HIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design With quietness at its core, the nestwell installation at HIX explored the theme...

Guestroom render inside Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

Feature / 07.12.2021

Introducing Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands: inspired by contours of yachts

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands: inspired by contours of yachts DKO Architecture has completed its mission to design the interiors of Melbourne Marriott Hotel...

Bvlgari Hotel Paris collage Hotel Designs

Feature / 06.12.2021

In pictures: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Paris

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Paris Three years since the concept of the luxury hotel appeared on our radar, Bvlgari Hotel Paris has opened....

Interview / 06.12.2021

In Conversation With: Kalia Konstantinidou on hotel development in Greece

By: Pauline Brettell

In Conversation With: Kalia Konstantinidou on hotel development in Greece After creating three unique properties in Santorini, each reflecting the spirit of its location,...

guestroom in white and grey with contemprary art and blue accents at 100 shoreditch

Feature / 03.12.2021

Sneak peek inside One Hundred Shoreditch

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek inside One Hundred Shoreditch Breathing a breath of fresh (designer) air into one of London's iconic lifestyle hotels, One Hundred Shoreditch is...

pink couch and natural finishes in bright suite at The Standard

Feature / 03.12.2021

What to expect from Standard International in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

What to expect from Standard International in 2022 Standard International, the luxury/lifestyle brand that likes to do things differently, is looking ahead towards 2022...

Development News / 02.12.2021

Rosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts accelerates its strategic global growth with the announcement of Rosewood Riyadh,...

Exclusive / 02.12.2021

Virtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design With the aim to identify how hotel lighting is evolving in the international hotel design arena, Hotel Designs,...

green tiled floor and ceiling in restaurant in hotel galei kinneret

Feature / 01.12.2021

Inspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Inspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation London-based design studio Saar Zafrir Design, unveils its latest project, a complete redesign of the...

Suite inside LEVEN Manchester with freestanding bath in front of window with red exposed brick walls

Review / 29.11.2021

‘First in’ to review LEVEN in Manchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘First in’ to review LEVEN in Manchester In the heart of Manchester, LEVEN, brought to you by the innovators at Wellbrook Hospitality, has opened...

blue and white bedroom with seaview in tel aviv hotel David Kempinski

News / 26.11.2021

The David Kempinski Tel Aviv to arrive in February 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

The David Kempinski Tel Aviv to arrive in February 2022 Kempinski Hotels has announced the long-anticipated opening of The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, the...

soft furniture and wooden surfaces in locke hotel buckle street

News / 26.11.2021

Locke Hotels opens sixth (and final) hotel in 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke Hotels opens sixth (and final) hotel in 2021 Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened ‘Buckle Street Studios by Locke’ in Aldgate –...

Melia Phuket Mai Khao-One_Bedroom_Villa_with_Private_Pool_at Night_

News / 26.11.2021

Meliá announces the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Continuing with its rollout of the brand across Thailand, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao opened its...

Hamish Kilburn, Tina Norden, Balkaran Bassan and Vince Stroop on stage at HIX

Exclusive / 25.11.2021

HIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation One of the stand-out moments from HIX 2021 was undoubtedly the installations that were displayed...

Review / 25.11.2021

Amada Colossos Resort – large in size, made personal by design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Amada Colossos Resort – large in size, made personal by design To understand whether or not a hotel on a 'colossos' scale can still...

rounded couch in contemporary london apartment for living rooms collection

News / 24.11.2021

Living Rooms adds Marylebone Lane to its collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Living Rooms adds Marylebone Lane to its collection The latest addition to Living Rooms is situated in the chic neighbourhood of Marylebone. The seven...

clear blue caribbean water at beach resort rosewood le guanhani st barth's

News / 24.11.2021

Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth relaunches

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth relaunches This quintessential island resort has relaunched under the Rosewood flag following a four year redesign. We stepped onto...

couches and cushions at the gucci suite at the london savoy hotel

Feature / 23.11.2021

Inside The Royal Suite by Gucci at Savoy London

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside The Royal Suite by Gucci at Savoy London With The House of Gucci making cinematic waves this week – "Father, son and House...

rooftop bar in manhatten at the hard rock hotel

News / 22.11.2021

Hard Rock Hotel New York prepares to take centre stage

By: Pauline Brettell

Hard Rock Hotel New York prepares to take centre stage The highly anticipated Hard Rock New York is going up in the heart of...

News / 22.11.2021

The Luxury Collection makes debut in Rocky Mountains

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Luxury Collection makes debut in Rocky Mountains The Luxury Collection Heralds a new beacon of sophistication and vibrancy in the Rocky Mountains with...

aerial view of twin island resort in the maldives

Industry News / 17.11.2021

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island to unveil grand relaunch

By: Pauline Brettell

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island to unveil grand relaunch Following an expansive multi-million dollar renovation, the iconic Maldives twin-island resort, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, continues...

News / 16.11.2021

World’s first Warner Bros. hotel opens on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

By: Hamish Kilburn

World’s first Warner Bros. hotel opens on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island The world's first WB hotel is situated on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, steps...

Hotel Development / 15.11.2021

Marriott signs agreement to open W Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott signs agreement to open W Dubai Marriott has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure LLC to bring the W Hotels brand...

tropical villa with infinity pool at gran melia lombok

News / 15.11.2021

Melia Hotels set to expand in Indonesia

By: Pauline Brettell

Melia Hotels set to expand in Indonesia Already one of the hotel group’s most sought after destinations, the opening of Gran Meliá Lombok in...

blue and white bedroom with wooded surfaces at lost property hotel in london

Feature / 12.11.2021

First look: Lost Property in London’s Square Mile

By: Pauline Brettell

First look: Lost Property in London’s Square Mile A brand-new Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, set to open its doors in spring 2022 in...

Feature / 11.11.2021

Soho House arrives in Rome with timeless style

By: Hamish Kilburn

Soho House arrives in Rome with timeless style Soho House opens for the first time in Italy, in Rome, in the San Lorenzo district,...

colourful parasols and canopies at hyatt island resort

News / 10.11.2021

Unveiled: The latest brands to join the Red Sea development

By: Pauline Brettell

Unveiled: The latest brands to join the Red Sea development With the highly anticipated Red Sea Project getting underway, we thought we would take...

Orange couch and indoor plants at Beckett Locke hotel

News / 10.11.2021

Lifestyle brand Locke opens second hotel in Dublin

By: Pauline Brettell

Lifestyle brand Locke opens second hotel in Dublin Set to become a new hub for culture and entertainment in the city Beckett Locke brings...

palm trees and swimming pool at quinta do largo

Review / 09.11.2021

Diving into the spirit of the Algarve at Quinta do Lago

By: Pauline Brettell

Diving into the spirit of the Algarve at Quinta do Lago It's all about the weather and wellness – sustainability and sunshine – in...

eclectic design of net zero hometel in chiswick london

News / 09.11.2021

room2 to open world’s first fully net zero hometel

By: Pauline Brettell

room2 to open world’s first fully net zero hometel Setting new standards in environmental responsibility for the global industry, hometel brand room2 is set...

Exclusive / 08.11.2021

In pictures: Inside The Brit List Awards 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

In pictures: Inside The Brit List Awards 2021 The winners of The Brit List Awards 2021 were announced last night, inside a spectacular setting....

Exclusive / 04.11.2021

The Brit List Awards 2021: The winners’ story

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2021: The winners’ story Celebrating a new era in hotel design and hospitality – the new roaring '20s – The...

Exclusive / 04.11.2021

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2021 unveiled

By: Hamish Kilburn

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2021 unveiled On November 3, The Brit List Awards 2021 welcomed more than 500 interior designers, architects, hoteliers,...

New York hotel bedroom, overlooking Manhattan from The Carlyle

News / 02.11.2021

Legendary New York hotel, The Carlyle, reveals long-awaited new look

By: Pauline Brettell

Legendary New York hotel, The Carlyle, reveals long-awaited new look After a much anticipated transformation, The Carlyle re-emerges on the New York hotel scene...

A contemporary, airy suite inside ME Cabo

Hotel Opening / 01.11.2021

Now open: ME Cabo unveils $10 million renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Now open: ME Cabo unveils $10 million renovation Arriba! Mexico’s much-loved ME by Meliá property returns into the Cabo luxury hospitality scene to flex...

Brexit and Covid-19 FoH panel discussion

Panel Discussion / 31.10.2021

Covid-19 & Brexit: Designing a common sense approach to moving forward

By: Hamish Kilburn

Covid-19 & Brexit: Designing a common sense approach to moving forward Exclusive: As the Festival of Hospitality gained momentum, editor Hamish Kilburn sat in...

Round-up / 29.10.2021

Weekly digest: Global hotel growth, a Nobu debut & a live roundtable

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Global hotel growth, a Nobu debut & a live roundtable Huddle in everyone... Editor Hamish Kilburn here to serve up your weekly...

Hotel Development / 28.10.2021

Nobu expands its footprint in Saudi Arabia

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu expands its footprint in Saudi Arabia Nobu, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has just...

“Melodic Memories” by Refik Anadol Photo Credit: Lumen Arts Prize

/ 28.10.2021

#6 Digital interactive art – technology for tomorrow’s hotel

By: mattd

A green bedroom with luxury bed inside Rosewood Villa Magna

News / 28.10.2021

Inside Rosewood Villa Magna, the brand’s debut hotel in Spain

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Rosewood Villa Magna, the brand’s debut hotel in Spain Set in the heart of the Spanish capital city’s distinguished Salamanca district, the reimagined...

Exclusive / 27.10.2021

Live roundtable: The art of lighting

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live roundtable: The art of lighting In Hotel Designs' first live roundtable since the beginning of the pandemic, in association with Dernier & Hamlyn,...

Feature / 27.10.2021

Aeon: A wellness hotel setting new standards in architecture & design

By: Pauline Brettell

Aeon: A wellness hotel setting new standards in architecture & design Aeon is the latest wellness hotel concept that has been brought to life...

Hotel Development / 26.10.2021

Radisson to double its West and Central Africa portfolio by 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson to double its West and Central Africa portfolio by 2025 Radisson Hotel Group has announced that it will double its portfolio of hotels...

Hotel design | Four Seasons Napa Valley bedroom with wooden headboard, white sheets and black and white striped carpets

Feature / 25.10.2021

In pictures: Four Seasons arrives in Napa Valley

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Four Seasons arrives in Napa Valley Following much anticipation, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, which Hotel Designs first bookmarked earlier...

News / 22.10.2021

The Reykjavik EDITION arrives in Iceland

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Reykjavik EDITION arrives in Iceland Opening in preview on November 9 2021, The Reykjavik EDITION is expected to set a new hospitality standard...

Virtual roundtable - bathroom specification

Exclusive / 21.10.2021

Virtual roundtable: Concept vs reality in bathroom specification

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Concept vs reality in bathroom specification With new demands from modern travellers asking for heightened wellness and wellbeing experiences sheltered inside hotels,...

Render of beachside Four Seasons in Naples, Florida

Hotel Development / 20.10.2021

Four Seasons to debut in Naples, Florida

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons to debut in Naples, Florida The Athens Group and MSD Partners, L.P. have announced the acquisition of Naples Beach Hotel & Golf...

Feature / 19.10.2021

Inside 1 Hotel Toronto, the city’s new sustainable masterpiece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside 1 Hotel Toronto, the city’s new sustainable masterpiece New York-based design studio Rockwell Group has unveiled the interiors of the new 1 Hotel...

Hotel News / 18.10.2021

Now open: Inside the first Raffles hotel in India

By: Hamish Kilburn

Now open: Inside the first Raffles hotel in India Set to bring a 'legendary hospitality' experience to the romantic city of Udaipur, Raffles has...

David mason interview - scott brownrigg | Hotel Designs

Interview / 18.10.2021

A young designer’s interview: Q&A with David Mason, Director, Scott Brownrigg

By: Hamish Kilburn

A young designer’s interview: Q&A with David Mason, Director, Scott Brownrigg In the second interview in an exclusive series between Hotel Designs and NEWH...

Feature / 15.10.2021

Inspired by nature: RG Naxos unveils fresh look

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inspired by nature: RG Naxos unveils fresh look Design studio THDP has completed an extensive renovation inside RG Naxos, set in Giardini Naxos. The...

News / 14.10.2021

Lanserhof to open first island hotel in Spring 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lanserhof to open first island hotel in Spring 2022 Lanserhof, Europe's leader in innovative health, has announced that it will open its first island...

Hotel design | luxury pool in Langham Jakarta

Hotel news / 14.10.2021

A capital move: Langham arrives in Southeast Asia

By: Hamish Kilburn

A capital move: Langham arrives in Southeast Asia The Langham, Jakarta has opened its doors inside a stylish and contemporary 65-storey building in the...

An airy dining area inside One&Only Portonovi overlooking pool and sea

Feature / 12.10.2021

MINIVIEW: Inside the first One&Only resort in Europe

By: Hamish Kilburn

MINIVIEW: Inside the first One&Only resort in Europe Perched on the dramatic Adriatic coastline, One&Only Portonovi marks the luxury hotel brand's arrival in Europe....

Hamish Kilburn, Marie Soliman, Tom Middleton and Mark Bruce on stage at Independent Hotel Show

Event / 11.10.2021

Show review: Independent Hotel Show 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Show review: Independent Hotel Show 2021 Following 18 months of uncertainty, the Independent Hotel Show 2021 did what it does best; it brought people...

News / 08.10.2021

Hyatt Centric brand debuts in UK with Cambridge opening

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt Centric brand debuts in UK with Cambridge opening The opening of Hyatt Centric Cambridge, situated in the same sustainable development of Turing Locke,...

A flamboyant interior design scheme inside the lobby of golf resort in Palm Springs

Feature / 07.10.2021

Designing the golf resort for tomorrow’s hotel design scene

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing the golf resort for tomorrow’s hotel design scene PGA National Resort & Spa (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) recently partnered with hospitality design firm...

Hotel design | 60's inspired living room inside Turing Locke

News / 05.10.2021

Locke opens hotel in sustainable development in Cambridge

By: Hamish Kilburn

Locke opens hotel in sustainable development in Cambridge Locke, the pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand from edyn, opens its ninth property. Turing Locke, a new...

Feature / 05.10.2021

Case study: Creating club-like wellness experience inside Harrods

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Creating club-like wellness experience inside Harrods Beverley Bayes, Creative Director at Sparcstudio speaks to Hotel Designs about the new luxury design concept...

Hotel Design | Hilton hotel in Porto - a contemporary spa

News / 04.10.2021

Hilton Porto Gaia opens inside former port warehouse

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton Porto Gaia opens inside former port warehouse Portugal’s second Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel has opened. The 194-key hotel, situated in the Porto...

A subdued design scheme inside Ace Hotel Sydney guestroom

Hotel Development / 29.09.2021

Ace unveils design details for its debut hotel in Australia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ace unveils design details for its debut hotel in Australia Atelier Ace has announced that Flack Studio is the primary design partner for Ace...

Interview / 29.09.2021

How fitness brand Klink is taking on the hospitality industry

By: Hamish Kilburn

How fitness brand Klink is taking on the hospitality industry With fitness, wellness and wellbeing all high up on the agenda for modern travellers,...

Feature / 28.09.2021

Case study: Creating a biophilic design scheme inside Pan Pacific London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Creating a biophilic design scheme inside Pan Pacific London If you have managed to poke your head through the doors of the...

Terrace from hotel, overlooking New York

Feature / 27.09.2021

Room with a view: Inside Margaritaville Resort Times Square

By: Hamish Kilburn

Room with a view: Inside Margaritaville Resort Times Square In the heart of New York, shining brightly in one of Manhattan's famed tourism hotspots,...

Panorama suite at Six Senses in the desert

Feature / 24.09.2021

Exploring the newly opened Six Senses Shaharut

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exploring the newly opened Six Senses Shaharut Fitting seamlessly into this austere landscape the Six Senses Shaharut, Israel’s first luxury property in the Negev...

Podcast / 22.09.2021

LISTEN NOW: Art’s role in design – a DESIGN POD special

By: Hamish Kilburn

LISTEN NOW: Art’s role in design – a DESIGN POD special Calling all design and architecture enthusiasts, the latest episode of DESIGN POD has...