Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

view from the beach of Kempinski Mexico, Grand Hotel Cancun

News / 12.08.2022

Kempinski Hotels makes a move on Mexico

Kempinski Hotels makes a move on Mexico Kempinski Hotels is extending its footprint in the North American market through a takeover of a luxurious...

sunset view across pool at The Unbound Collection by Hyatt on Santorini

News / 11.08.2022

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates the authentic spirit of Santorini

By: Pauline Brettell

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates the authentic spirit of Santorini The highly anticipated luxury Magma Resort Santorini has opened, marking the first resort...

Image of Wren Loucks with light on her face at exhibition

Wellness / 11.08.2022

Design & wellbeing: how to stimulate wellness through sound

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design & wellbeing: how to stimulate wellness through sound In the first article in an exclusive ‘wellness series’ with Hotel Designs, interior designer Wren...

Exclusive / 11.08.2022

Roundtable: balancing design, style and tech in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: balancing design, style and tech in hotel design High above central London, on a summer-ready rooftop at Hamilton Litestat’s showroom, Hotel Designs’ latest...

bedside table details at Nobu London Portman

News / 10.08.2022

Nobu expands its footprint in Asia Pacific

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu expands its footprint in Asia Pacific Announcing the first Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Vietnam, situated along Danang’s legendary My Khe beachfront,...

Hyatt Stratford London bar area in blue and burnt orange with curved details

News / 10.08.2022

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford completes

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford completes Inspired by the Golden Age of Travel, Scott Brownrigg’s design for the refurbishment of the Hyatt...

guestroom in Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton

News / 09.08.2022

Curio Collection by Hilton debut’s in Krakow

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton debut’s in Krakow The opening of Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton, marks the debut of Curio Collection by...

discussion on the innovation stage of the Independent Hotel Show

News / 09.08.2022

Registration is open for Independent Hotel Show 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Registration is open for Independent Hotel Show 2022 It's time to save the date as visitor registration has opened for the Independent Hotel Show....

Park Hyatt Milano suite with white sofa and yellow cushions

News / 09.08.2022

A reimagined Park Hyatt Milano reopens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

A reimagined Park Hyatt Milano reopens its doors Park Hyatt Milano has opened its doors after two years of extensively reimagining its spaces, while...

Podcast / 08.08.2022

Series 3 of DESIGN POD to land this month

By: Hamish Kilburn

Series 3 of DESIGN POD to land this month Series three of DESIGN POD – the podcast for all architecture and design enthusiasts –...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Furniture / 05.08.2022

Ligne Roset & RF Studio collaborate to design new hotel concept for Novotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Ligne Roset & RF Studio collaborate to design new hotel concept for Novotel Ligne Roset Contract, in collaboration with Belgian designer Ramy Fischler, have...

Executive Suite Bedroom inside The LaSalle Hotel in Chicago

Feature / 05.08.2022

Chicago adds glamour to skyline with The LaSalle Hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Chicago adds glamour to skyline with The LaSalle Hotel The design-forward and Art Deco-inspired luxury hotel, The LaSalle Hotel, sits on the top five...

swimming pool at Regent Phu Quoc with architectural poles and shade cloth installation by BLINK

/ 04.08.2022

Inspiration inside Regent Phu Quoc, designed by BLINK

By: Pauline Brettell

Inspiration inside Regent Phu Quoc, designed by BLINK We take a look at what happens when prime movers in placemaking BLINK Design Studio, team...

Balcony Suite in The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon

News / 04.08.2022

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon opens its ‘anything but standard’ doors

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon opens its ‘anything but standard’ doors Top of our VIP arrivals list for august, The Standards Asia flagship has taken...

Feature / 03.08.2022

Inside the 106-mile mirrored wall city concept in Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside the 106-mile mirrored wall city concept in Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to turn a stretch of dessert in Saudi...

3d printed Glam Pods designed by Wimberly Interiors

Feature / 02.08.2022

Hotel concepts: flights of fancy on the hotel development scene

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel concepts: flights of fancy on the hotel development scene From designs inspired by the 'birds and the bees' – not those ones –...

Madison suite guestroom in the Ritz Carlton New York NoMad with views over Manhattan

News / 01.08.2022

The Ritz-Carlton debuts in the heart of Manhattan

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ritz-Carlton debuts in the heart of Manhattan The newly constructed Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, melds contemporary design and legendary service as it makes...

Editor Hamish Kilburn in front of a podcast microphone

Opinion / 01.08.2022

Editor checks in: lessons learned in hospitality design since Covid-19

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: lessons learned in hospitality design since Covid-19 It’s coming up to two and a half years since a deadly virus aggressively...

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon - Corner King(1)

Feature / 01.08.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2022 Turning up the heat, Editor Hamish Kilburn explores some of the hottest hotels that will be...

News / 29.07.2022

Hilton’s elegant hilltop Mallorca Galatzo opens

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton’s elegant hilltop Mallorca Galatzo opens Located in a serene setting between the coast and the mountains, Hilton Mallorca Galatzo blends traditional Mallorcan architecture...

round room of the presidential suite Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern

Feature / 29.07.2022

First look inside Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzerne

By: Pauline Brettell

First look inside Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzerne Following a meticulous renovation, Lucerne’s iconic Belle Époque landmark will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern in...