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Feature / 29.08.2023

Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game

Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game Ahead of joining the team at Hotel Designs for the opening panel discussion at Tech in Hospitality...

curved seating in gold and black in front of a marble backlit bar in the Miami speakeasy designed by Bernerd

News / 25.08.2023

Exclusive – a first look at the oceanfront speakeasy by Tara Bernerd

By: Pauline Brettell

Exclusive – a first look at the oceanfront speakeasy by Tara Bernerd Tara Bernerd, the British doyenne of luxury hotel and yacht design, has...

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...

3D printed interior designed by BIG for El Cosmico Marfa

Exclusive / 23.08.2023

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards

By: Pauline Brettell

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards Writer Pauline Brettell cuts through the noise to uncover the hotel concepts that are currently on...

double bed in centre of room with floor to ceiling windows looking out over Sri Lankan landscape at Hilton Yala Resort

News / 21.08.2023

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka Opening late August, Hilton Yala Resort is a new resort located on the edge of Sri Lanka’s...

wooden ceilings and cream floors and walls in a guestroom with wooden bed detail and white and cream fabrics in Paradisus Salinus

News / 15.08.2023

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote opens in a reimagined architectural landmark

By: Pauline Brettell

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote opens in a reimagined architectural landmark Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote is the second hotel in Spain for luxury brand Paradisus by Meliá....

high volume barrelled ceiling in the palm court at Boca Roca with pillars on either side of central bar

News / 14.08.2023

Rockwell Group reimagines Boca Raton Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Rockwell Group reimagines Boca Raton Resort In celebration of the historic hotel’s 100th anniversary, Rockwell Group completes an inspired redesign of Boca Raton, uncovering...

The OWO Residences Albion Nord_Master Bedroom

Exclusive / 10.08.2023

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects Editor Hamish Kilburn accepted a very special invitation from Geoff Hull, Director at EPR...

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...

organic shape of the Whale Bar takes inspiration from the sea and uses local materials

Feature / 09.08.2023

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature Designed by WOW Architects, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort combines innovative contemporary design with...

Maroma hotel bed set into arched alcove with a wicker woven headboard behind, blue striped pillows and ceramic bedside lamps

News / 08.08.2023

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya

By: Pauline Brettell

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, has made its much-anticipated return with interiors by the design studio...

gold and cream and marble finishes in the guestroom with a seaview in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental By Champalimaud Design

News / 07.08.2023

A design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

By: Pauline Brettell

A design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Champalimaud Design returns this iconic landmark, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, to its palatial...

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...

Exclusive / 03.08.2023

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design The hotel design community were invited to a live panel discussion at the Gabriel Scott showroom...

outdoor terraced seating overlooking the sea at Mandarin Oriental costa Navarino

VIP arrivals / 02.08.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to...

render of proposed building to shelter Melia Halong Bay in Vietnam

News / 02.08.2023

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has signed an agreement for a new hotel...

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

News / 31.07.2023

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius The spirited, forward-thinking resort on the east coast of Mauritius, LUX* Belle Mare, will reopen with...

Meetup North panel discussion in the lobby of YOTEL Manchester

MEET UP North / 27.07.2023

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces The sun was shining outside, while inside YOTEL Manchester, MEET UP North was throwing a light on design...

lounge in moroccan house with clay walls and cream wall carpet with leather sofas and natural fibre lampshades

Feature / 26.07.2023

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa Designed by Studio KO, Villa D is a contemporary Moroccan haven set just outside the vibrant city...

facade and view inside of Bob W apartments in Athens at night with interior lighting

News / 26.07.2023

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator Bob W is making further inroads into the European short-term rental market...

aparthotel guestroom suite with bed in front of dark blue wall and plants in the foreground

News / 25.07.2023

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower Following a seven restoration of Book Tower, hospitality company Method Co. and real estate developer, Bedrock,...

Exclusive / 24.07.2023

Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 The judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 have been announced weeks before the application...

curved ceiling above floor to ceiling windows looking across to the mountains from Puradies resort by NOA

News / 21.07.2023

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature A breathtaking mountain backdrop, lush green meadows, a small lake and plenty of fresh air, all...

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 &...

round tables with mid century chairs in front of a fireplace looking across to seating and a window out to sea at cafe in York Beach Surf Club

News / 18.07.2023

Modern minimalism meets Maine, at the York Beach Surf Club

By: Pauline Brettell

Modern minimalism meets Maine, at the York Beach Surf Club Located on the coast of southern Maine, the York Beach Surf Club, recently restored...

News / 17.07.2023

Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021 Nay Palad hideaway is situated on the southeastern top of the island of Siargao in...

Render of Members Suite at Independent Hotel Show London 2023

Feature / 14.07.2023

Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 Hotel Designs meets design studio Cocoon & Bauer, returning as a design partner to...

three floor to ceiling arched windows behind the white and wood lobby bar in the Ritz Carlton Naples

News / 14.07.2023

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ storied history has arrived, with the legendary beachfront resort unveiling...

industrial style bathroom with open shower, exposed brick and art above the vanity , with fittings from GRAFF

Exclusive / 13.07.2023

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design's latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore...

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...

An establishing shot of Paradis Beachcomber, a hotel in Mauritius that rests at the foot of the mountain Le Mourne

Feature / 11.07.2023

Redesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Redesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius Editor Hamish Kilburn was in Mauritius to explore how Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, the island’s first...

Black Sand Beachfront Suite Queen_Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Feature / 11.07.2023

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an extensive redesign in its hotel in Kona,...

Exclusive / 10.07.2023

In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023 The hotel design and hospitality community gathered at YOTEL Manchester on July 6, 2023,...

view across double bed with brown throw and blue cushions to windows and seaview in guestroom in Zel Mallorca

News / 07.07.2023

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL is the new lifestyle brand born from a collaboration between Meliá...

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

Video / 06.07.2023

Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design To celebrate the launch of House of Rohl and Studio Mica’s involvement in the Wow! House...

guest suite with double bed looking through a screen and shelving across seating to terrace and pool

Hotel Development / 05.07.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened its doors –located near the picturesque...

Bar in the hotel La Fantaisie with wallpapered floral ceiling and vintage lights around a central backlit bar

Feature / 04.07.2023

La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris

By: Pauline Brettell

La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris Taking root on the bustling Rue Cadet, La Fantaisie is the latest...

seating area in ember Locke in shades of terracotta and green with plants and wicker furniture

Feature / 04.07.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique, to big and bold in Budapest, this months hotel openings perfectly illustrate...

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...

W Budapest suite with gold details and blue accents

Feature / 30.06.2023

Go bold or go home – a sneak peek inside W Budapest

By: Hamish Kilburn

Go bold or go home – a sneak peek inside W Budapest Ahead of its opening next month, Hotel Designs got a sneak peek...

Wide shot of Roundtable full of designers and architects

Exclusive / 29.06.2023

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn gathered a cluster of designers inside the Sanipex showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week to moderate...

Pnoé Breathing Life lobby and main hub with low level furniture

Editor's Letter / 29.06.2023

Editor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design To conclude Pride Month 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares a behind-the-scenes on the...

two round grey chairs facing out over an arctic view in Moxy Tromso

News / 28.06.2023

Moxy Hotels debuts in the arctic playground of Tromsø

By: Pauline Brettell

Moxy Hotels debuts in the arctic playground of Tromsø Moxy Hotels has opened Moxy Tromsø in Northern Norway. Operated by Core Hospitality A/S, the...

Awards / 27.06.2023

Applications now open for The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Applications now open for The Brit List Awards 2023 The Brit List Awards returns in 2023 with three new categories. Many things are new...

A-frame view onto mountains from loft Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa designed by NOA

Feature / 26.06.2023

NOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites

By: Pauline Brettell

NOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites NOA has designed a new sustainable extension for the Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa,...

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...

white linen bed dark wood details and panoramic view over central London park from The Peninsula London Park room

News / 21.06.2023

New images of Peninsula London unveiled – along with its opening date

By: Pauline Brettell

New images of Peninsula London unveiled – along with its opening date After leaving the hotel design community guessing for quite some time, Peninsula...

Bedroom inside luxury apartment in Venice with wooden beams over ceiling

/ 19.06.2023

THDP redefines short rental accommodation in Venice, Italy

By: Hamish Kilburn

THDP redefines short rental accommodation in Venice, Italy The design studio THDP has designed and renewed 12 luxury apartments with a 'microlocal language' in...

Autumnal interior design scheme inside Woven by Adam Smith inside Coworth Park

Feature / 15.06.2023

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park To really understand the true design narrative of Woven by Adam Smith, the latest culinary experience...

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...

bar with marble surface, wooden bar stools, grass lampshades and textured clay walls in Kitten by Jolie

Exclusive / 15.06.2023

Roundtable: the language of biophilia in surface design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: the language of biophilia in surface design Exploring biophilic design on all sensory levels, a journey that inevitably merges with questions of nature...

A contemporary suite in Portugal that works with the architecture

Feature / 13.06.2023

Is this the coolest boutique hotel to open in Portugal this year?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is this the coolest boutique hotel to open in Portugal this year? Forget Lisbon for the moment, and instead join us in Cascais –...

Hamish Kilburn and Rachel Hoolahan on stage at Havwoods showroom

Exclusive / 12.06.2023

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design...

News / 09.06.2023

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today

By: Pauline Brettell

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today Bulgari Hotel Roma, the Roman brand's tribute to its hometown, has officially opened its doors onto the Piazza Augusto...

Image of Sir Richard Branson and James Burmingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels

Exclusive / 08.06.2023

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

By: Guest Author

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels Rob McGibbon sits down with James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, to discuss competition, growth...

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...

Render of woman lying on sunbed in Six Senses Amaala

Hotel Development / 07.06.2023

Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses, known globally for cutting through the noise of greenwashing to offer meaningful socially and environmentally...

The bed inside Executive Dorchester Suite at The Dorchester

Feature / 06.06.2023

First images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

First images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester The design narrative evolves. The Dorchester has revealed the first images of its...

Collage of Neil Andrew from Perkins&Will

Podcast / 06.06.2023

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design On the latest episode of DESIGN POD, listen to Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality...

Mandarin Oriental Athens render - Hotel Designs

Feature / 05.06.2023

Everything we know about Mandarin Oriental Athens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Mandarin Oriental Athens Mandarin Oriental just dropped a bomb on the hotel design industry with the announcement that it will...

Guestroom render of dark and luxury Raffles Boston bedroom

Feature / 02.06.2023

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston Opening in September 2023, Raffles Boston is about to make a state-side statement. Before then, though, we have managed...

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...

Render of indoor/outdoor bedroom in Indonesia hotel

Feature / 01.06.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023 Here’s our exclusive editor’s pick of the hottest hotels opening – or re-emerging from renovation –...

contemporary artwork against wooden panelled wall with rust velvet couch and statement lighting in lobby of art'otel London

Hotel Development / 31.05.2023

art’otel expands European presence with ambitious roll-out

By: Pauline Brettell

art’otel expands European presence with ambitious roll-out Contemporary lifestyle hotel brand art’otel has announced its European expansion with the launch of three new sites...

Image of cosy suite inside 1 Hotel Mayfair

Feature / 26.05.2023

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let...

Brass casting, in the factory, with brass tap

Exclusive / 25.05.2023

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe Editor Hamish Kilburn was given a sneak-peek preview of House of...

white interior in guestroom with white painted wood, cream floor, white linen and white walls in Octant Vila Monte

News / 24.05.2023

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels has unveiled four new luxurious suites at boho-chic...

Aerial image of SALT of Palmar in Mauritius

Feature / 23.05.2023

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius SALT of Palmar, designed by architect Jean-François Adam and Camille Walala, has become the...

brown leather bar seats lined up against the bar in the Intercontintal in Rome

News / 22.05.2023

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline All eyes are on Italy, as IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced six new luxury and lifestyle...

Dining room in contemporarty boutique hotel in Tel Aviv

Feature / 19.05.2023

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look

By: Hamish Kilburn

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look An Eclectic architecture-style property and the first-ever hotel in Tel Aviv has been...

bathroom in stone and wood with sculptural wooden curtain beads by studio LOST Royal senses Crete

Roundtable / 18.05.2023

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design Digging deeper into materiality and discovering the relationship between luxury, creativity and sustainability in hotel design, Editor...

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...

Render of a sustainable modular designed cabin with desk and bed

Exclusive / 17.05.2023

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive? Ahead of joining a panel discussion at Interior Design & Architecture Summit, James Walsh, Creative Director of...

Extreme Wow Suite - Living room inside W Milan

Feature / 17.05.2023

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn

By: Hamish Kilburn

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn The disruptive hospitality brand, W Hotels, will make its debut in the fashion capital of...

central stone fireplace with seating below ranch style wooden beams in the lobby of Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Feature / 17.05.2023

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels International architecture firm, SB Architects, part of Egis Group, known for creating...

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,...

view from across the street with fountains in foreground of proposed Rosewood Seoul

News / 16.05.2023

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading...

dark walls and gold ceiling in the Lucky Penny in Hotel Genevieve by Bunkhouse

News / 15.05.2023

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville Situated in Louisville’s growing East Market District, Hotel Genevieve is a new hotel project from hospitality...

banquette and cubicle with seating and bespoke lighting in the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay by HBA

News / 11.05.2023

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Drawing inspiration from the Wynwood murals, Art Deco architecture and the legendary sunrises and sunsets...

view from open terrace and indoor seating at The Thoughtful Barefoot Luxury Villa by Bergman Design House

Feature / 10.05.2023

Wellness meets luxury in Dubai villa designed by Bergman Design House

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness meets luxury in Dubai villa designed by Bergman Design House Bergman Design House has unveiled its newest project, the Thoughtful Barefoot Luxury Villa...

A large fireplace in the middle of lobby/lounge in Liverpool hotel

Feature / 10.05.2023

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool The eyes (and ears) of the world are on the northwest this week as the city of...

Zannier Hotels Île de Bendor artist render of view around pool with orange umbrellas and sunloungers

News / 09.05.2023

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor

By: Pauline Brettell

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor Zannier Hotels has been appointed to manage the redesign of the iconic French private...

patterned wallpaper, green headboard, orange throw on the art deco style bed in the guestroom at Brama Bromley

News / 09.05.2023

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, is preparing to open its doors in...

bar in Marty Hotel Bordeaux with multiple chandeliers and artwork

News / 05.05.2023

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux

By: Pauline Brettell

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in the heart of Bordeaux’s Mériadeck District. With...

stone walls and lanterns in render of The Chedi Hegra boutique hotel

Feature / 04.05.2023

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site The Chedi Hegra will be the first hotel to welcome guests...

Dramatic lighting and surface design inside pool at St James' Taj Hotel

Feature / 02.05.2023

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London Emil Eve Architects was open to a lesson in history when its team worked...

spiked blue inflatable art installation by Steve Messam for CDW 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week / 02.05.2023

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London between May...

Tembo Plains Camp is tucked away into a thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, in the private 128,000-hectare Sapi Private Reserve, east of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Tembo Plains Camp and the 2-bedroomed Tembo Plains Suite fit into our highest camp level offering, the Réserve Collection of camps. Fellow Réserve Collection camps include Zarafa Camp, Selinda Camp, Duba Plains in Botswana, Mara Nyika Camp, Mara Plains Camp and ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya. It is also a proud member of Relais & Châteaux – the only luxury Zimbabwean safari camp currently with this honour.

Podcast / 02.05.2023

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature Episode 31 of DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all designers and architects, goes off the beaten...

lobby of Hotel AKA NoMad opening in May with interiors by Piero Lissoni

News / 02.05.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023 From the pulsing centre of Manhattan, to the heart of the British countryside, this month's hottest...

sunset at island in the Maldives and proposed site for Rosewood Ranfaru

News / 28.04.2023

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru. Slated to open in 2027, this...

prototype guestroom design from YOTEL for YOTELPAD

News / 28.04.2023

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with...

Exclusive / 26.04.2023

In pictures: party in the penthouse at MEET UP London 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: party in the penthouse at MEET UP London 2023 Last night was all about connections and collaborations as MEET UP London took...

Exclusive / 25.04.2023

MEET UP North opens early bird promotion

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP North opens early bird promotion Hotel Designs' premium northern networking event, MEET UP North, which this year will take place inside YOTEL...

A render of modern suite with mustard colours and white linen

News / 24.04.2023

London Hilton on Park Lane to be ‘completely transformed’

By: Hamish Kilburn

London Hilton on Park Lane to be ‘completely transformed’ G.A Design has been named as the studio that will be 'completely transforming' Hilton London...

pink walls, palm trees rattan chairs in the lobby at The colony Palm Beach

Feature / 21.04.2023

The Colony Hotel, grande dame of Palm Beach, takes back the crown

By: Pauline Brettell

The Colony Hotel, grande dame of Palm Beach, takes back the crown A timeless treasure in the heart of Palm Beach, The Colony, is...

Interior Design and Architecture Summit Speaker line up 2023

Exclusive / 20.04.2023

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023 Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on June 26 at Hilton London...

fireplace and comfortable peacock blue seating in the Peacock Lounge at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

News / 18.04.2023

Waldorf Astoria set to debut in India

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria set to debut in India Hilton has announced it will be launching its world‑class luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria, in Jaipur, India’s pink...

portrait of interior designer Georgina Wood Founder of Studio Clementine

Interview / 17.04.2023

In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine Studio Clementine might be a relatively new kid on the designer block, but its founder...

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...