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sculpted wall in Akira Back Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

News / 03.06.2024

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is officially open

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is officially open Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, located on historic Hanover Square and the first new build in Mayfair for over a...

wooden table and chair in front of window looking out to woodland

Hotel Design / 03.06.2024

Hillview Resort – designing a deep forest retreat

By: Pauline Brettell

Hillview Resort – designing a deep forest retreat Hillview Resort, Grandvoir encapsulates a new vision of hospitality, where nature and architecture exist as one...

Round Up / 31.05.2024

Saudi’s Hottest Hotels 2024

By: Megan Christopher

Saudi’s Hottest Hotels 2024 Deputy Editor Megan Christopher dives into Saudi's hottest hotels, discovering how these hotels are pushing the design boundaries and redefining...

News / 30.05.2024

Dar Tantora –The House Hotel – opens its mud-clad doors in AlUla

By: Pauline Brettell

Dar Tantora –The House Hotel – opens its mud-clad doors in AlUla Dar Tantora The House Hotel, a boutique eco-community in the heart of...

An aerial view of Nujuma Beach villa showing the building's curved roof and swimming pool

News / 29.05.2024

Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils private island oasis in Red Sea

By: Sophie Harper

Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils private island oasis in Red Sea Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers guests a rare and immersive escape to discover Saudi Arabian...

guest area in Syian Lodge with views across the veld

News / 28.05.2024

andBeyond announces Suyian Lodge, Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

andBeyond announces Suyian Lodge, Kenya andBEYOND has announced plans to expand its lodge and impact footprint in Kenya's Laikipia Region with an exclusive tourism...

view from bed in Maxx Royal suite guestroom with views out across terrace to sea

News / 24.05.2024

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort has opened its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort has opened its doors Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort, designed by leading Turkish architect, Mahmut Anlar, is set to become one...

circular central bar under glass domed roof in Kimpton Budapest

/ 23.05.2024

Kimpton BEM Budapest – the new urban cool kid on the Budapest block

By: Pauline Brettell

Kimpton BEM Budapest – the new urban cool kid on the Budapest block Designed by the visionary Marcel Wanders and idyllically situated on the...

/ 22.05.2024

Meliá Ibiza opens its doors in Santa Eulalia

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Ibiza opens its doors in Santa Eulalia Following a transformative refurbishment of the previous Sol Beach House Ibiza, blending its trademark avant-garde design...

Rendered image of the facade of the new Six Senses London

News / 22.05.2024

The Whiteley sells Six Senses London to Gruppo Statuto

By: Sophie Harper

The Whiteley sells Six Senses London to Gruppo Statuto The Whiteley, London, announces Gruppo Statuto has signed a binding agreement to buy Six Senses...

Round Up / 22.05.2024

Leading Spa Hotels – a design journey through tranquillity

By: Megan Christopher

Leading Spa Hotels – a design journey through tranquillity Deputy Editor Megan Christopher explores the design journeys of these leading spa hotels, from elemental...

render Mandarin Oriental deluxe room Rome

News / 21.05.2024

Mandarin Oriental to open in Rome

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental to open in Rome Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the development of an exceptional luxury property in the centre of Rome,...

seating design and window detail in Kioku at OWO

Restaurant Design / 21.05.2024

Kioku by Endo opens at The OWO

By: Pauline Brettell

Kioku by Endo opens at The OWO Kioku by Endo is a new restaurant and sake bar helmed by Michelin-starred sushi master Endo Kazutoshi ...

exterior render of Ritz Carlton luxury yacht collection Ilma

News / 20.05.2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils Ilma

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils Ilma Named after the Maltese word for 'water', The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has revealed the elevated interior design of...

News / 17.05.2024

Maya restaurant is now open in LEVEN Manchester’s landmark

By: Megan Christopher

Maya restaurant is now open in LEVEN Manchester’s landmark Manchester’s most anticipated new restaurant of 2024 has landed in LEVEN Manchester’s heritage building on...

gatekeepers by Duffy installation at CDW 2024

News / 17.05.2024

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) is back in the UK capital next week for its 2024...

lobby design of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen

Hotel Review / 16.05.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen

By: Pauline Brettell

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

Conversations in Design / 14.05.2024

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? In collaboration with Spanish KNX company Zennio, Hotel Designs Editor, Sophie Harper, hosted a vibrant discussion...

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

Hotel Review / 14.05.2024

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

By: Pauline Brettell

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

Roundup / 13.05.2024

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part One

By: Megan Christopher

Greece Hotspot 2024: Part One Greece continues to be a siren song for travellers seeking sun-drenched shores and unparalleled beauty, and 2024 is no...

white and cream lobby and seating area in ihg arabella beach resort

News / 13.05.2024

Arabella Beach Hotel – IHG opens its first collection brand in Kuwait

By: Pauline Brettell

Arabella Beach Hotel – IHG opens its first collection brand in Kuwait IHG has introduced its first collection brand to Kuwait as Arabella Beach...