About.

Hosted at Sway Bar on 24th April, MEET UP London 2025 kicked off Hotel Designs’ 10th anniversary celebrations with an unforgettable evening of networking, energy, and design excellence. In partnership with this year’s Hotel Summit, the event welcomed an all-time record crowd of designers, architects, hoteliers, and suppliers – marking it as one of the most vibrant gatherings in the design calendar.

Guests enjoyed thoughtful brand activations, including curated gifts from ARRAN, a champagne giveaway by Aslotel, and a stylish BoConcept lounge space featuring the Imola chair. Editor Sophie Harper praised the high turnout and buzzing atmosphere, highlighting the success of the added dancefloor.

With music, celebration, and a palpable sense of community, MEET UP London 2025 set the tone for a dynamic year ahead. Here’s to a decade of design – and the bold next chapter to come.

: Image credits: Hotel Designs

Missed out on this year’s MEET UP London event? Well we’re doing it again soon, as MEET UP North lands at BOXPARK Liverpool on 9th July! Tickets are available now! For more information on the event and for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Katy Phillips: k.phillips@forumevents.co.uk +44 (0)1992374050.

Meet our Partners

: Event Partner: ARRAN

: Event Partner: Aslotel

: Event Partner: BoConcept Trade & Contract

: Showcase Partner: Wifirst

: Showcase Partner: True

: Podcast Partner

Supplier Booking Form.

MEET UP London 2025 took place on 24^th April. If you didn’t make this instalment of the event or you want to relive the evening you can check out the event photos and video, please click here.
The next Hotel Designs MEET UP is MEET UP North which takes place on 9^th July, 2025 at BOXPARK in Liverpool. To secure your ticket to this event, please click here.

Buyers Booking Form.

Agenda.

18:00: On arrival at the venue, Sway Bar London, you will be greeted by the team at Hotel Designs. They’ll show you to the cloakroom, check you in, and then direct you to where your industry friends and colleagues await – ready for some serious fun, merrymaking and all important networking.

Welcome drinks will be served on arrival and food will be served at two seperate intervals during the evening.

19:00: Katy Phillips, Hotel Designs‘ Publisher and Sophie Harper, Hotel Designs‘ Editor will take to the mic with a warm welcome to all those in attendance – stand by, you might get a shout out…

***Look out for competition giveaways courtesy of our Event Partner, Aslotel and special gifts presented by Event Partner, ARRAN***

00:00: As the clock strikes 12 am, the event will draw to an end and, we’ll look forward to seeing you at the next event in our social calendar – MEET UP North

Venue.

Venue

Sway Bar, London
61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
Closest tube station: Holborn (Central Line) – 3 minute walk
or, Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line) – 6 minute walk