Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

grey and brown victorian tiled floor in front of period fireplace flanked by chairs in One Sloane

News / 18.08.2023

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea One Sloane will be officially opening its doors in September 2023 — this...

News / 17.08.2023

JW Marriott arrives in Dallas, Texas

By: Hamish Kilburn

JW Marriott arrives in Dallas, Texas JW Marriott Dallas Arts District opens, marking the brand's debuts in thriving arts district... JW Marriott Dallas Arts...

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...

lobby of St Regis Jakarta with statement ceiling lights and plush pink and teal blue seating

News / 11.08.2023

Champalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta

By: Pauline Brettell

Champalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta New York-based interior design studio, Champalimaud Design, has created extraordinary spaces throughout the St. Regis...

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...

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...

red and white striped umbrellas above tables and sunloungers around the pool at El fuerte marbella

News / 04.08.2023

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn

By: Pauline Brettell

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn El Fuerte Marbella, a family-owned hotel, has recently re-opened following an extensive transformation. Making its mark on...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Interview / 03.08.2023

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start anticipating the new trends and continuing conversations at trade shows like HIX...

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...

view across the beach and swimming pool from The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami

News / 03.08.2023

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel...

News / 03.08.2023

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023 On September 18 – 19, at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London...

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...

guestroom in Mama Shelter Dijon with walls in shades of terracotta pink and patterned carpets with comic strip lighting

News / 31.07.2023

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon

By: Pauline Brettell

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon Mama Shelter has just launched its latest hotel in the capital city of the historical Burgundy region...

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...

shell-like colours and textures in the entrance and peacock alley by HBA in the Waldorf Astoria Cancun

News / 28.07.2023

HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA designs Waldorf Astoria Cancun with jewel-like moments HBA San Francisco conceived a story of place for the interiors of Waldorf Astoria Cancun, with...

wooden beams and floor to ceiling windows with views across the veld in the lobby at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

News / 28.07.2023

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Sitting within the protected Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Lodge, the latest addition to the Meliá Collection has...

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...