Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

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

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...

seating and tables in dark interior of Next hotel lobby in Melbourne with reflective surfaces and patterned carpet

News / 10.10.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne Hilton and Vista Hospitality Group Partner have announced plans for Next Hotel Melbourne to join Curio Collection...

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...

artists impression of futuristic suspended pool in mountain setting of proposed Marriott hotel in Neom Trojena

News / 09.10.2023

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in...

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...

render of proposed guestroom and suite in Janu Tokyo

News / 05.10.2023

The first Janu hotel prepares to make its mark on Tokyo

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Janu hotel prepares to make its mark on Tokyo Pioneering a new direction in luxury hospitality, Aman’s sister brand Janu is set...

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...

rendering of exterior design of swimming pool and courtyard area of Hotel Daphne by Bunkhouse

News / 04.10.2023

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston

By: Pauline Brettell

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston Bunkhouse, the Austin-based hospitality group, continues its path of expansion with this second project in Houston... Known...

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...

pink and purple theatrical interior at hotel Draken

Feature / 03.10.2023

The dragon awakes – inside Hotel Draken

By: Pauline Brettell

The dragon awakes – inside Hotel Draken Award-winning Swedish design agency, Stylt, has designed Hotel Draken by drawing inspiration from its natural ties to...

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...

Social Business Space render, designed by New Heritage Design

Exclusive / 03.10.2023

Designing the ‘stages’ for Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing the ‘stages’ for Independent Hotel Show 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Hannah Lohan, Creative Director at New Heritage Design, who talks...

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...

exterior view of red brick facade of westminster fire station london

News / 28.09.2023

ALTIDO transforms Westminster Fire Station into design-led living units

By: Pauline Brettell

ALTIDO transforms Westminster Fire Station into design-led living units Property management company ALTIDO has transformed the historic Westminster Fire Station into a premium accommodation...

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...

blue carpet leading into Fontainbleu Las Vegas casino floor below curved ceiling

/ 26.09.2023

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

By: Pauline Brettell

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the...

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...