Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

round tables with mid century chairs in front of a fireplace looking across to seating and a window out to sea at cafe in York Beach Surf Club

News / 18.07.2023

Modern minimalism meets Maine, at the York Beach Surf Club

Modern minimalism meets Maine, at the York Beach Surf Club Located on the coast of southern Maine, the York Beach Surf Club, recently restored...

News / 17.07.2023

Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021 Nay Palad hideaway is situated on the southeastern top of the island of Siargao in...

Render of Members Suite at Independent Hotel Show London 2023

Feature / 14.07.2023

Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 Hotel Designs meets design studio Cocoon & Bauer, returning as a design partner to...

three floor to ceiling arched windows behind the white and wood lobby bar in the Ritz Carlton Naples

News / 14.07.2023

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ storied history has arrived, with the legendary beachfront resort unveiling...

COMO Metropolitan Singapore hotel guestroom in grey and white with a yellow pillow on the bed and views across Singapore

News / 13.07.2023

COMO sets a date for the opening of COMO Metropolitan Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO sets a date for the opening of COMO Metropolitan Singapore COMO Hotels and Resort’s global portfolio continues to grow with its first hotel...

industrial style bathroom with open shower, exposed brick and art above the vanity , with fittings from GRAFF

Exclusive / 13.07.2023

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design's latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore...

palm trees and sunbeds line the swimming pool the LUX Zanzibar hotel

News / 12.07.2023

The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar Flying the LUX flag in the new destination of Zanzibar, global hospitality group The Lux Collective...

Feature / 12.07.2023

First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites

By: Hamish Kilburn

First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites The new suites at Parga Beach Resort will add a new layer of luxury,...

An establishing shot of Paradis Beachcomber, a hotel in Mauritius that rests at the foot of the mountain Le Mourne

Feature / 11.07.2023

Redesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Redesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius Editor Hamish Kilburn was in Mauritius to explore how Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, the island’s first...

Black Sand Beachfront Suite Queen_Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Feature / 11.07.2023

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an extensive redesign in its hotel in Kona,...

arabic screens and stone coloured tiles from Atals Concorde line the corridor at the Zanzibar resort

Feature / 10.07.2023

Designing the surfaces inside Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa

By: Pauline Brettell

Designing the surfaces inside Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa Atlas Concorde porcelain tiles play a leading role in the indoor and outdoor design of...

Exclusive / 10.07.2023

In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023 The hotel design and hospitality community gathered at YOTEL Manchester on July 6, 2023,...

A mix-match of furniture and art in hotel lobby

Feature / 07.07.2023

Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill Ruby Zoe, designed by Matthew Balon and Squire & Partners, becomes Ruby's second property in London to open....

view across double bed with brown throw and blue cushions to windows and seaview in guestroom in Zel Mallorca

News / 07.07.2023

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL is the new lifestyle brand born from a collaboration between Meliá...

guestroom in Intercontinental Rome with dark grey wall behind the bed, white linen and grey and wood surfaces with seating in window area

News / 06.07.2023

IA Interior Architects complete first international hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

IA Interior Architects complete first international hotel For its return to Italy after a seven-year absence, the luxury brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts chose...

WOW!house 2023 House of Rohl Bathroom by Studio Mica Photography James McDonald image 1

Video / 06.07.2023

Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design To celebrate the launch of House of Rohl and Studio Mica’s involvement in the Wow! House...

guest suite with double bed looking through a screen and shelving across seating to terrace and pool

Hotel Development / 05.07.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Rhodes Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened its doors –located near the picturesque...

Bar in the hotel La Fantaisie with wallpapered floral ceiling and vintage lights around a central backlit bar

Feature / 04.07.2023

La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris

By: Pauline Brettell

La Fantaisie – a new landmark hotel in the heart of Paris Taking root on the bustling Rue Cadet, La Fantaisie is the latest...

seating area in ember Locke in shades of terracotta and green with plants and wicker furniture

Feature / 04.07.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique, to big and bold in Budapest, this months hotel openings perfectly illustrate...

W Budapest suite with gold details and blue accents

Feature / 30.06.2023

Go bold or go home – a sneak peek inside W Budapest

By: Hamish Kilburn

Go bold or go home – a sneak peek inside W Budapest Ahead of its opening next month, Hotel Designs got a sneak peek...

Wide shot of Roundtable full of designers and architects

Exclusive / 29.06.2023

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn gathered a cluster of designers inside the Sanipex showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week to moderate...