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Feature / 29.12.2023

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024 As we prepare to round-off 2023 in style, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs,...

lighting over table designed by Sybille de Margerie for Gabriel Scott

Lighting / 18.12.2023

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023 Lighting is without question one of the gamechangers when it comes to interiors...

floral fabric on chairs behind desk and lampshades in florals with sanderson trim against olive green wall

Fabric / 15.12.2023

Editor’s pick: top 6 fabric collections launched in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top 6 fabric collections launched in 2023 Fabrics have long been in designers' toolboxes when taking art outside the frame. In this...

Exclusive / 14.12.2023

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer Lansdowne Club, the historic members' club in the heart of Mayfair in London, has...

sunlight through window of Venice Venice hotel onto brick wall and reclining statue

Feature / 13.12.2023

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde

By: Pauline Brettell

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde After a five year restoration, The Venice Venice Hotel has opened its 13th-century Venetian-Byzantine doors, breathing...

room set with curved grey couch and round table and chair with Arte Kharga wallcovering behind

Surfaces / 13.12.2023

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, runs through some of the statement...

central lobby in Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr with fountain, plants and glass covered roof

News / 11.12.2023

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace Four Seasons has announced its arrival in Morocco’s capital in early 2024 with a spectacular oceanside property, having...

tiled and glass surfaces with wooden chairs in Trailborn lobby

News / 08.12.2023

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains

By: Pauline Brettell

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains New hospitality brand, Trailborn, rooted in and inspired by the great American outdoors, prepares to...

A rustic bathroom inside a 12-century building in Italy

Feature / 06.12.2023

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages

By: Hamish Kilburn

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages Vocabolo Moscatelli, a restoration journey of soulful proportions, is sheltered inside a 12th-century monastery-turned...

sunloungers and pool with seaview at Bali

News / 06.12.2023

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia Perched on the island’s southernmost tip at Ungasan, Umana Bali marks the brand’s first resort...

W Edinburgh contemporary design inside suite

Feature / 05.12.2023

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city Seven years on from when Marriott first teased the arrival of W Hotels debut...

Hotel Development / 04.12.2023

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion...

Collage of bathroom products launched in 2023

Bathrooms / 04.12.2023

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023 With bathrooms become more sanctuaries in hotel design, product development in the wellness arena has...

pool and lighting with loungers on the side in spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London,

News / 01.12.2023

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, will be home to a new signature Spa, providing the perfect antidote...

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,...

Brit List / 30.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023 With The Brit List 2023 hot off the press, showcasing the profiles of the leading...

Bathrooms / 30.11.2023

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: democratising design in style As the first day of HIX drew to a close, conversation was flowing on the Crosswater stand as...

aerial view of Alphonse Island resort with beach, palm trees and swimming pool

News / 29.11.2023

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

By: Pauline Brettell

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island Alphonse Island, Seychelles, has undergone a programme of refurbishment and development that enhances its offering and reflects its...

WOW!house 2023 House of Rohl Bathroom by Studio Mica Photography James McDonald image 1

Competition / 28.11.2023

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner Possibly one of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s most united initiatives, the WOW!house is...

seating and textiles in the lobby in The StandardX Melbourne

News / 27.11.2023

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept In February 2024, the iconic lifestyle hotel brand will debut its inaugural The StandardX concept in Melbourne,...

Render of luxury pools at new Curio by Hilton hotel in Dominican Republic

News / 24.11.2023

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic

By: Hamish Kilburn

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic Expected to open in 2024, Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton will bolster Hilton’s...

Locke am Platz lobby in tones of terracotta

News / 24.11.2023

Locke steps into Switzerland in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke steps into Switzerland in style Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced its expansion into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property,...

Collage of The Brit List 2023 interior designers

Exclusive / 23.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2023 was published, which profiles the leading interior...

render of outdoor dining terrace in stone and wood with plants and view over the sea on Patmos island Greece

News / 23.11.2023

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos

By: Pauline Brettell

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement to bring The Luxury Collection to the...

News / 21.11.2023

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this...

gold vaulted ceiling in the cream lobby with planted wall in The Singapore EDITION

News / 21.11.2023

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore Firmly rooted in the EDITION brand’s strong sense of refined, timeless design and...

columns and candlelight leading into the spa at The St Regis Tamuda Bay

News / 20.11.2023

St. Regis debuts in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis debuts in Morocco The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, Morocco has opened, bringing with it the glamorous spirit and...

brown leather sofa with blue throw and grey and taupe walls and fabrics in Cove Kensington Apartment

News / 17.11.2023

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea

By: Pauline Brettell

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea Extended stay pioneer edyn has announced the opening of its newest property, Cove Huntingdon House, under...

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....

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and collage of The Brit List Awards

Feature / 15.11.2023

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and lead judge for The Brit List...

green upholstered headboard in guestroom with pink velvet chair and industrial style windows in The Store Oxford

News / 15.11.2023

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed

By: Pauline Brettell

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed Slated to launch in early 2024 on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits...

burnt orange sofa at foot of the bed in Four Seasons New York guestroom with low lighting and art on the wall

Feature / 13.11.2023

Change of suite for Four Seasons New York Downtown

By: Pauline Brettell

Change of suite for Four Seasons New York Downtown Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of...

Moxy Tromso with mountains in the background

Podcast / 09.11.2023

Designing Moxy Tromsø around mountains and the Northern Lights

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing Moxy Tromsø around mountains and the Northern Lights Moxy Tromsø was designed to encourage guests to look up and out – towards Norwegian...

News / 08.11.2023

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific

By: Hamish Kilburn

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific ME Guangzhou is set to open in 2027, becoming, what Meliá describes as, "a benchmark hotel for...

double bed in hotel guestroom alongside window with textiles and wallcovering in contemporary neutrals

News / 07.11.2023

The latest chapter in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

The latest chapter in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina renovation The newly-renovated guestrooms and Kronenhof Suite by designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, represent the latest chapter...

neutral colour palette in guestroom at The Newman Hotel in London

News / 06.11.2023

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman

By: Pauline Brettell

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman Sitting on its namesake Newman Street in Fitzrovia, The Newman, one of 2024’s...

Three renders of Marriott hotels opening in Vietnam

Hotel Development / 06.11.2023

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the...

black and white image collage showing glass art installation over stair well by Zhengyin art

Art / 06.11.2023

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space....

Firebreather at The Brit List Awards 2023

Exclusive / 03.11.2023

In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023 In the spirit of the theme around The Brit List Awards 2023, 'creativity' was not...

Exclusive / 02.11.2023

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced The winners of 12 individual categories, including Interior Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year...

News / 01.11.2023

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece Rosewood Hotels & Resorts embraces Mediterranean living by announcing that the hotel group will open...

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...

exterior facade with signage and plants at Hotel Per La

News / 31.10.2023

Hotel Per La signed as Autograph Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Per La signed as Autograph Collection Hotel Per La has joined Marriotts Autograph Collection of independent hotels, handpicked for their unique attributes and...

Lobby of W New York Union Square, with running from stairs that spills into the lobby carpet

Exclusive / 31.10.2023

Rediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rediscovering W New York – Union Square with David Rockwell Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and the host of Travel By Design, a...

palm trees surround wooden deck with wicker lounging chairs at Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta

News / 30.10.2023

Banyan Tree retreats to the river with new hotel in Java

By: Pauline Brettell

Banyan Tree retreats to the river with new hotel in Java Following hotel openings in China, Japan and Thailand last year, Banyan Tree Group’s...

aerial view looking down on footprint of Stavros Tis Minthis by Woods Bagot

News / 30.10.2023

Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored

By: Pauline Brettell

Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored Woods Bagot has restored and reinterpreted the historic Cypriot village of Stavros Tis Minthis as a...

outdoor swimming pool surrounded by rooms and foliage at Aqua Sana Elveden Forest spa

Wellness / 27.10.2023

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest

By: Pauline Brettell

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest Sparcstudio has worked alongside Center Parcs own spa experts to help create and design the new ‘Forest Spa’...

Exclusive / 26.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the...

Panel discussion at Poltrona Frau with Hamish Kilburn, Jessica Morrison and Marie Soliman

Exclusive / 26.10.2023

Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, shares his takeaways from a recent panel discussion he hosted, inside...

Technology / 25.10.2023

The key to intelligent integration and control in hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

The key to intelligent integration and control in hotels Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, delves deeper into how the company exploits the power of the...

rendering of facade from street level of Canopy by Hilton Warsaw

News / 25.10.2023

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton Slated to open in 2025, Hilton has confirmed a franchise agreement with TFG Hotels to...

render of side view of Gran Melia Dubai facade and infinity pool overlooking the beach

News / 24.10.2023

Meliá expands its presence in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

The signing of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah completes the group's Dubai hotel portfolio. The resort will be located in Port de La Mer, a...

aerial view across dubai with Bluewaters development in foreground

News / 20.10.2023

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters

By: Pauline Brettell

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group, have inked a landmark deal with Dubai Holding, to introduce a unique...

Exclusive / 19.10.2023

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, spent 48 hours with Gessi, in Milan and...

cafe with wooden furniture and ceiling and olive green safetred flooring from Tarkett

Roundtable / 19.10.2023

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design With so much emphasis on the the need for flexible design solutions and the blurring of...

external facade and view of Hyatt House south Melbourne from street level

News / 16.10.2023

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia Slated to open in 2025, Hyatt House South Melbourne will mark the entry of the Hyatt...

Arial view of Paradis Beachcomber in Mauritius. The image shows both above-shots of villas and the clear blue sea

Exclusive / 12.10.2023

Paradis Beachcomber unveils €12 million transformation

By: Hamish Kilburn

Paradis Beachcomber unveils €12 million transformation EXCLUSIVE: Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa in Mauritius has emerged from a €12 million renovation with a...

Podcast / 12.10.2023

Restoring a national treasure: creating The Marmorosch Bucharest

By: Hamish Kilburn

Restoring a national treasure: creating The Marmorosch Bucharest Architect Indre Sangus of YES.design.architecture joined Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, on Travel By Design,...

two freestanding copper baths in front of rounded windows with stained glass detail and view across denver

News / 11.10.2023

Urban Cowboy Hotels expands its portfolio west

By: Pauline Brettell

Urban Cowboy Hotels expands its portfolio west Boutique hotel and lifestyle brand Urban Cowboy, will plant its flag out west with the opening of...

cosy corner in hotel Seeblick apartment with wood clad walls, woollen textiles and soft lighting

News / 11.10.2023

Introducing Hotel Seeblick – hygge reloaded by NOA

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Hotel Seeblick – hygge reloaded by NOA Even a smaller redesign can create a strong project response – design studio NOA stepped up...

natural raw edge wood table in hotel room2 belfast guestroom decorated in olive green and orange

Feature / 10.10.2023

Sneak peek inside the latest room2 opening in Belfast

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek inside the latest room2 opening in Belfast Sustainable design meets awe-inspiring art in the highly-anticipated eco hometel room2 Belfast, the latest property...

guestroom with ceiling fan and art in kimpton mallorca

Hotel Development / 06.10.2023

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California The new hotel, Kimpton Pacific Grove Hotel, which is expected to 'embrace the coastal city’s...

palm trees, vaulted ceilings and chandeliers in The Municipal Hotel Liverpool, MGallery

Lighting / 05.10.2023

Statement to signature: lighting ACCOR’s MGallery hotel in Liverpool

By: Pauline Brettell

Statement to signature: lighting ACCOR’s MGallery hotel in Liverpool Accor has opened the doors to its latest UK hotel – The Municipal Hotel Liverpool,...

Exclusive / 05.10.2023

Roundtable: embracing residential style in hospitality design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: embracing residential style in hospitality design Ahead of Focus 2023, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, in close collaboration with Dedar, invited a...

white bed in a white room with white furniture and fittings and doors opening onto balcony and greenery at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

Feature / 04.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023 From bold brand statements to bijoux boutique offerings - writer Pauline Brettell rounds up an eclectic...

Podcast / 03.10.2023

Bali but not as you know it: designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bali but not as you know it: designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Carl Almeida, Principal at p49 Deesign, to...

Exclusive / 02.10.2023

Meet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2023 One month prior to the hotel design community gathering for The Brit List...

neutral tones in the living room with a cream couch in Gulaid House by BobW

News / 29.09.2023

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House Short-stay apartment operator Bob W has entered prime London, merging tech with tradition with its latest opening in...

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...

Birdseye view of black and white installation at Hart Shoreditch during LDF 2023

Feature / 27.09.2023

Panel discussion: using design as a force for good

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: using design as a force for good In the heart of London Design Festival, Hart Shoreditch sheltered an art and ceramic installation...

render of proposed tropical modernist design by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia

News / 27.09.2023

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic Four Seasons and Cisneros Real Estate have announced plans for the development of Four Seasons Resort...

colourful guestroom at Hotel de la Boetie with pink bed linen blue patterned wall and green carpet

News / 25.09.2023

Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie

By: Pauline Brettell

Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie French hotel group Touriste, has thrown open the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie –...

dark central bar with windows on either side and a reflective ceiling in Nyx Bar DoubleTree by Hilton Korea

News / 25.09.2023

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea

By: Pauline Brettell

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea Hilton’s fast growing upscale brand has expanded its footprint with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo...

The Largo bedroom - architectural feature on the roof

Feature / 22.09.2023

Space Copenhagen redefines luxury in Porto inside The Largo

By: Hamish Kilburn

Space Copenhagen redefines luxury in Porto inside The Largo Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Singe Bindlev Henriksen, the Founders...

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...

moss green couch with plants in the background and textured natural carpet on the floor

Trends / 20.09.2023

Trend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23

By: Pauline Brettell

Trend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23 From biophilic design to bold colours, dopamine dressing to earthy tones, Hotel...

view across still pond through pillars to lanscape beyond in the EDITION hotel in Dali China

News / 20.09.2023

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali Marriott International has recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to introduce the...

eclectic seating and table with wicker lamp in green carpets in public area of Locke East side Gallery

News / 18.09.2023

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened the fourteenth property in its portfolio and its first...

Podcast / 18.09.2023

Designing St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Tatiana Sheveleva, Co-Founder of Chapi Chapo Design, to understand...

Exclusive / 14.09.2023

The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced Regarded and respected globally as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects,...

exterior view of terrace at Minthis Hills with square frame opening into guestroom

Feature / 14.09.2023

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design In pursuit of wonder – the future of the luxury hotel industry is written...

blue bench seating on either side of tables set for breakfast with views over Cannes and the Mediterranean

News / 13.09.2023

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut

By: Pauline Brettell

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut With stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean from its rooftop bar, the 129-key Canopy by Hilton Cannes...

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Preview / 13.09.2023

Editor’s pick: what’s on at London Design Festival 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: what’s on at London Design Festival 2023 London Design Festival is about bring the design community one of the most immersive and...

Render of luxury chalet living area in Meribel - Purple Ski

Feature / 13.09.2023

Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France? Hotel Designs has identified a new chalet about to arrive in Méribel this year, which...

Feature / 12.09.2023

Inside newly opened The Peninsula London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside newly opened The Peninsula London The doors are open, and Hotel Designs can finally get its foot in the door of The Peninsula...

guestroom in Mondrian hotel in cream and neutral colours with view over Hong Kong harbour

News / 12.09.2023

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in...

sunset tones mural painted on the wall behind a bed with a wicker headboard and brass sidelamps in hotel Indigo bordeaux

News / 11.09.2023

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights

By: Pauline Brettell

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights IHG Hotels & Resorts has accelerated the growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle estate in...

restaurant and bar with wooden surfaces and beams with blue accents

News / 07.09.2023

Montage Deer Valley unveils its renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Montage Deer Valley unveils its renovation Drawing inspiration from the Wasatch Mountain region, Montage Deer Valley has completed an extensive renovation of all of...

guestroom with window looking out over the city at night and vintage phone on the bed next to items of clothing

Feature / 06.09.2023

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking...

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, with a collage of hotel stories from August 2023.

Opinion / 05.09.2023

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design Hotel Designs’ Editor, Hamish Kilburn, was left speechless this month, and it wasn’t just from...

pale timber minimalist interior of Italian alpine cabin Atto

News / 05.09.2023

Introducing Atto Suites – mindful simplicity in the South Tyrol

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Atto Suites – mindful simplicity in the South Tyrol When the former bakery in Innichen was up for sale, the owners of Atto wanted to...

kingsize bed in guest room with cirved window overlooking split and wooden panelling behind the bed

News / 04.09.2023

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia

By: Pauline Brettell

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia Situated in the tallest building in Croatia, AC Hotels by Marriott has announced its brand debut in...

Exclusive / 01.09.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn digs deep to identify what will be the hottest hotels opening in September...

dark, moody bar in rosewood Munich with focus lighting and statement mural on the wall

News / 01.09.2023

Rosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria Rosewood Munich, the first German property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, is...

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...

/ 31.08.2023

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research

By: Hamish Kilburn

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research Editor Hamish Kilburn joined the team at Geberit UK for the day, inside its headquarters...

dark orange, red and black recycled chairs from ?Fritz Hansen in a restaurant setting with sea view

Sustainability / 30.08.2023

In conversation with: Morten Lund Petersen on sustainable furniture design

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Morten Lund Petersen on sustainable furniture design Having been in the audience in the Fritz Hansen showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week,...

wood and stone colours in dramatic pillared hotel entrance at Bab Al shams

News / 30.08.2023

Bab Al Shams – reimagined as a A Rare Finds resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Bab Al Shams – reimagined as a A Rare Finds resort With a design by LW Design, Nakheel and Kerzner International launched its first...

loft interior at Bowie House with double aspect windows and open plan design with bathroom behind the bed

News / 29.08.2023

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury Bowie House, part of Auberge Resorts Collection, is a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the...