Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

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

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...

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...

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...

view of interior of London’s Business Design Centre from second floor looking down at people in trade show

Events / 20.09.2023

Workspace Design Show prepares for its 3rd UK edition

By: Pauline Brettell

Workspace Design Show prepares for its 3rd UK edition Workspace Design Show, the leading trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns...

draped curtains around bed in outdoor camp with wooden chair and tray with coffee

News / 19.09.2023

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

By: Pauline Brettell

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based...

Loop & Friends bathroom washbasins by Villeroy & Boch on stone counter with wooden stool in front of window and bamboo

Bathrooms / 19.09.2023

Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard

By: Pauline Brettell

Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard Joining the ranks of Europe's biggest manufacturers of bathroom products, Villeroy & Boch AG has...

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...

the pink and grey turn of the century style facade of Hotel Citta with marble statue in foreground

News / 15.09.2023

Miniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul Giovanni Podini, fascinated by the history and architecture of the Stadt Hotel Città has collaborated...