Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

Image of cosy suite inside 1 Hotel Mayfair

Feature / 26.05.2023

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let...

Brass casting, in the factory, with brass tap

Exclusive / 25.05.2023

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe Editor Hamish Kilburn was given a sneak-peek preview of House of...

white interior in guestroom with white painted wood, cream floor, white linen and white walls in Octant Vila Monte

News / 24.05.2023

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels has unveiled four new luxurious suites at boho-chic...

Aerial image of SALT of Palmar in Mauritius

Feature / 23.05.2023

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius SALT of Palmar, designed by architect Jean-François Adam and Camille Walala, has become the...

brown leather bar seats lined up against the bar in the Intercontintal in Rome

News / 22.05.2023

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline All eyes are on Italy, as IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced six new luxury and lifestyle...

Dining room in contemporarty boutique hotel in Tel Aviv

Feature / 19.05.2023

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look

By: Hamish Kilburn

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look An Eclectic architecture-style property and the first-ever hotel in Tel Aviv has been...

bathroom in stone and wood with sculptural wooden curtain beads by studio LOST Royal senses Crete

Roundtable / 18.05.2023

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design Digging deeper into materiality and discovering the relationship between luxury, creativity and sustainability in hotel design, Editor...

Render of a sustainable modular designed cabin with desk and bed

Exclusive / 17.05.2023

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive? Ahead of joining a panel discussion at Interior Design & Architecture Summit, James Walsh, Creative Director of...

Extreme Wow Suite - Living room inside W Milan

Feature / 17.05.2023

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn

By: Hamish Kilburn

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn The disruptive hospitality brand, W Hotels, will make its debut in the fashion capital of...

central stone fireplace with seating below ranch style wooden beams in the lobby of Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Feature / 17.05.2023

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels International architecture firm, SB Architects, part of Egis Group, known for creating...

view from across the street with fountains in foreground of proposed Rosewood Seoul

News / 16.05.2023

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading...

dark walls and gold ceiling in the Lucky Penny in Hotel Genevieve by Bunkhouse

News / 15.05.2023

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville Situated in Louisville’s growing East Market District, Hotel Genevieve is a new hotel project from hospitality...

natural colours of concrete, stone, linen in the guestroom at The Neela Stone Town

Feature / 12.05.2023

Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar Excitement is building as the latest hotel in The Neela Collection, The Neela...

banquette and cubicle with seating and bespoke lighting in the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay by HBA

News / 11.05.2023

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Drawing inspiration from the Wynwood murals, Art Deco architecture and the legendary sunrises and sunsets...

Editor's Letter / 11.05.2023

Editor checks in: has it really been five years?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: has it really been five years? Editor Hamish Kilburn marks five years leading the editorial direction of Hotel Designs with a...

view from open terrace and indoor seating at The Thoughtful Barefoot Luxury Villa by Bergman Design House

Feature / 10.05.2023

Wellness meets luxury in Dubai villa designed by Bergman Design House

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness meets luxury in Dubai villa designed by Bergman Design House Bergman Design House has unveiled its newest project, the Thoughtful Barefoot Luxury Villa...

A large fireplace in the middle of lobby/lounge in Liverpool hotel

Feature / 10.05.2023

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool The eyes (and ears) of the world are on the northwest this week as the city of...

Zannier Hotels Île de Bendor artist render of view around pool with orange umbrellas and sunloungers

News / 09.05.2023

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor

By: Pauline Brettell

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor Zannier Hotels has been appointed to manage the redesign of the iconic French private...

patterned wallpaper, green headboard, orange throw on the art deco style bed in the guestroom at Brama Bromley

News / 09.05.2023

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, is preparing to open its doors in...

bar in Marty Hotel Bordeaux with multiple chandeliers and artwork

News / 05.05.2023

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux

By: Pauline Brettell

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in the heart of Bordeaux’s Mériadeck District. With...

Man in orange suit and man in green suit in retro bathroom

Wellness / 05.05.2023

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together...