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Ember Locke guestroom interior in teal and rust

News / 04.05.2023

Behind the curtain at Ember Locke

Behind the curtain at Ember Locke Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London, Ember Locke, in July...

stone walls and lanterns in render of The Chedi Hegra boutique hotel

Feature / 04.05.2023

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site The Chedi Hegra will be the first hotel to welcome guests...

interior render of bar at Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection, IHG

News / 03.05.2023

IHG brings new luxury brand to Liverpool

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG brings new luxury brand to Liverpool IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Vignette Collection to the UK with the...

Dramatic lighting and surface design inside pool at St James' Taj Hotel

Feature / 02.05.2023

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London Emil Eve Architects was open to a lesson in history when its team worked...

spiked blue inflatable art installation by Steve Messam for CDW 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week / 02.05.2023

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London between May...

Tembo Plains Camp is tucked away into a thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, in the private 128,000-hectare Sapi Private Reserve, east of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Tembo Plains Camp and the 2-bedroomed Tembo Plains Suite fit into our highest camp level offering, the Réserve Collection of camps. Fellow Réserve Collection camps include Zarafa Camp, Selinda Camp, Duba Plains in Botswana, Mara Nyika Camp, Mara Plains Camp and ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya. It is also a proud member of Relais & Châteaux – the only luxury Zimbabwean safari camp currently with this honour.

Podcast / 02.05.2023

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature Episode 31 of DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all designers and architects, goes off the beaten...

lobby of Hotel AKA NoMad opening in May with interiors by Piero Lissoni

News / 02.05.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023 From the pulsing centre of Manhattan, to the heart of the British countryside, this month's hottest...

sunset at island in the Maldives and proposed site for Rosewood Ranfaru

News / 28.04.2023

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru. Slated to open in 2027, this...

prototype guestroom design from YOTEL for YOTELPAD

News / 28.04.2023

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with...

swimming pool with text on the floor surrounded by sculptural garden

News / 27.04.2023

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio

By: Pauline Brettell

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio The boutique hotel, Flavia, has been designed in harmony with its Oaxaca surroundings. It celebrates...

multi-layered and multi-coloured industrial roll of fabric in the Edmund Bell factory

Feature / 27.04.2023

In the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell

By: Pauline Brettell

In the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell Exploring the intricacies of the Edmund Bell printed, flocked, blackouts and sheers over...

InterContinental Lusaka Dining, designed by Studio Moren Ltd

Feature / 26.04.2023

How InterContinental Hotel Lusaka ‘re-established’ itself

By: Hamish Kilburn

How InterContinental Hotel Lusaka ‘re-established’ itself Designed by Studio Moren, the recently opened InterContinental Lusaka, Zambia is poised to quickly re-establish itself as the...

kingsize bed with white linen with views across tropical hillside in guestroom in JW Marriott in Goa

News / 26.04.2023

JW Marriott arrives in Goa

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott arrives in Goa Inspired by the rich culture and traditions of its location, JW Marriott has opened its doors onto the picturesque...

Exclusive / 26.04.2023

In pictures: party in the penthouse at MEET UP London 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: party in the penthouse at MEET UP London 2023 Last night was all about connections and collaborations as MEET UP London took...

white walls, grey furniture and white curtains blowing in the sunlight in Bob W guestroom in Bonn

News / 25.04.2023

Bob W makes its entry into the German market

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W makes its entry into the German market Alternative accommodation specialist, Bob W, has built a reputation on redefining the hospitality experience by...

Exclusive / 25.04.2023

MEET UP North opens early bird promotion

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP North opens early bird promotion Hotel Designs' premium northern networking event, MEET UP North, which this year will take place inside YOTEL...

A render of modern suite with mustard colours and white linen

News / 24.04.2023

London Hilton on Park Lane to be ‘completely transformed’

By: Hamish Kilburn

London Hilton on Park Lane to be ‘completely transformed’ G.A Design has been named as the studio that will be 'completely transforming' Hilton London...

A table console, designed by Squire & Partners, in showroom

Furniture / 24.04.2023

Squire & Partners unveils new furniture collection for Lema

By: Hamish Kilburn

Squire & Partners unveils new furniture collection for Lema Squire & Partners has joined forces with Lema to design a new furniture collaboration, which...

pink walls, palm trees rattan chairs in the lobby at The colony Palm Beach

Feature / 21.04.2023

The Colony Hotel, grande dame of Palm Beach, takes back the crown

By: Pauline Brettell

The Colony Hotel, grande dame of Palm Beach, takes back the crown A timeless treasure in the heart of Palm Beach, The Colony, is...

Six Senses Ibiza bedroom with preview of phone app

Interview / 21.04.2023

5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, to discuss how...

Interior Design and Architecture Summit Speaker line up 2023

Exclusive / 20.04.2023

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023 Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on June 26 at Hilton London...