Hotel Designs Hotel Designs19 of the most incredible hotels around the world We’re jumpstarting your Monday with positive energy as we remind you (and ourselves) why we fell love with incredible hotels and one-off travel experiences the first place. We’re doing this by teasing your travel senses with these extraordinary examples of architecture, design and hospitality. Edited by Hamish Kilburn… Whether it’s been…
read moreWeekly briefing: Hygiene in hospitality & debut hotel openings Howdy! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to round off your week with my top headline picks, including debut hotel openings from JW Marriott, W Hotels, Hyatt Hotels as well as the latest episode of DESIGN POD. Get comfy and start scrolling… So it seems this week’s theme on the pages of Hotel…
read moreBREAKING: Rosewood Miyakojima to open in 2024 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Miyakojima on Mikayo Island in the Okinawan archipelago, opening in 2024… Rosewood Hotels is just the gift that keeps on giving us new destinations to look forward to visiting once international travel bans have lifted. Following announcements of…
read moreLISTEN NOW: Episode 3 of DESIGN POD is now live In the third episode of DESIGN POD, editor Hamish Kilburn and co-host Harriet Forde welcome technology guru Jason Bradbury as their special guests to discuss tech’s role in design and architecture… With technology’s role being questioned partially as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in meaningful hotel design, hospitality and…
read moreWeekly briefing: EDITION soars & Tom Dixon strikes again Ahoy there! Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing – if you only read one of our editorial pieces this week, make it this one as its jam-packed full of our most-read news stories and features that we have published over the last few days… This week’s round-up comes after the…
read moreEDITION to open 8 new hotels by 2022 EDITION Hotels has announced that it will open eight new properties by 2022, these include new hotels in Reykjavik, Tokyo, Rome, Dubai, Tampa, Riviera Maya and Doya… EDITION Hotels has announced its further international expansion by the end of 2022, with the expected openings of eight new properties across three continents. The…
read more“A Designer’s ‘Retreat’ – the carpet collection inspired by Covid-19 We have always been impressed with the relevance of TSAR Carpets’ collections, but this is something else… The carpet brand launched a collection during that oozes tranquility and harmony for designers during the Covid-19 crisis. Grab a coffee and let’s take a look… In Autumn 2020, months after governments around…
read moreIndustry insight: Is this the end of WiFi in hotels? A recent Which? survey found that over 14GB of data on average is going unused each month. Could your hotel be missing the opportunity to utilise this data network rather than invest in new WiFi Equipment? Following an impressive pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Gary Yeames-Smith, Director of Yeames Hospitality…
read moreHotel Designs updates in-house events calendar for 2021 & 2022 In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, Hotel Designs has made a few amendments to its in-house event calendar for 2021 and 2022. Editor Hamish Kilburn explains everything you need to know… The entire team at Hotel Designs and Forum Events have been working tireless throughout the Covid-19 pandmeic, reacting to the…
read moreHow designers can create comfort through flooring “For hotel interiors, the Covid-19 pandemic will leave a lasting impression on design, as specifiers look to surfaces and flooring to create a comfortable, safe space for guests,” says Sarah Thorpe, Amtico’s hotel specialist… When you walk into a hotel, your eyes are quickly drawn to the different design elements; a contemporary piece…
read moreHow will hotel public spaces overcome Covid-19? To kickstart ‘public spaces’ being placed under the editorial spotlight this month, Emma Cook takes the reigns to explore how the pandemic will evolve hotel lobbies, hotel arrival and the hospitality experience in general once more… Hotels: the home away from home. Except, now, we want to be anywhere but our homes! Endless…
read moreW Hotels arrives in Japan with opening in Osaka World-renowned hospitality design firm concrete Amsterdam was appointed to design the interiors of W Hotels’ first property in Japan. The hotel has just opened and Hotel Designs managed to get a sneaky peek inside… The wait is over. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has…
read more“Individuality with a splash of colour,” says UK Bathrooms about hansgrohe’s FinishPlus range “hansgrohe’s FinishPlus range of modern tones for taps, mixers and showers means brassware can now make a statement in the bathrooms while seamlessly blending various styles,” says Graeme Borchard, Managing Director at UK Bathrooms… The bathroom of today is taking on many of the traits of other…
read moreSLS announces first hotel in the Middle East SLS Dubai is the seventh SLS hotel – the first SLS property in the Middle East – with 11 additional properties to open internationally over the next five years… Accor has announced the expansion of the international SLS Hotels & Residences brand to the Middle East with the opening of SLS Dubai.…
read moreSneak peek: Inside Six Senses Ibiza Catapulting the Balearic Island into a different league, Six Senses Ibiza will offer a way of life that embraces music, culture, art, spirituality, fashion, wellness and sustainability. Hotel Designs gets an early check-in before it officially opens in July… Following the opening of the brand’s latest hotel in Botanique in Brazil, Six Senses has unveiled…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 54: HOW VIRTUAL REALITY CAN TRANSFORM THE HOTEL EXPERIENCE Agnieszka Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of Decorilla Online Interior Design, reveals how virtual reality (VR) can transform hotel design and the hospitality industry… Guide to Hotel Design Even before we were stripped of many fundamental aspects of our regular lives due to the pandemic,…
read moreHilton London Metropole to ‘radically’ transform guest experience Hospitality design firm Perkins&Will have been appointed to completely refurbish Hilton London Metropole, which is the largest Hilton outside of the USA… As part of a multimillion-pound renovation, Hilton London Metropole has briefed design firm Perkins&Will to ‘radically transform the guest experience’. The renovation, which due to be completed by summer 2021,…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest April hotel openings The industry is gearing up for a summer of hospitality, is the feeling the editorial desk at Hotel Designs has as it selects the most exciting hotel openings expected in April 2021. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Blink and you will miss it! With vaccine updates, hotel re-opening strategies being across social media and conversations…
read moreMINIVIEW: Finolhu, where Ibizan style meets Maldives hospitality Hotel design goals! Following a show-stopping kaleidoscope-inspired transformation, Finolhu emerges from the pandemic with a new status: the first member of the Design Hotels in the Maldives. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores what sets this hotel aside from its distant neighbours… There is something comforting and familiar about the Maldives. One has come…
read moreProduct watch: Seating collection by Hommés Studio Hommés Studio crafts its own identity with precision and challenges existing interior boundaries. From its natural look and textures to highly polished and coloured versions, all seating collections are a tribute to craftsmanship, honouring the art of creating soulful pieces with handmade techniques… The heart of every home depends on its owners. Some…
read moreIn Conversation With: Atlas Concorde on surface design In the wake of Hotel Designs’ spotlight on surfaces throughout the month of February, editor Hamish Kilburn gets a behind-the-scenes perspective of one of the leading ceramic surface brands in the industry. Matteo Martini, UK & Northern Europe Sales Director at Atlas Concorde, joins Kilburn to explore surface trends, creative materials and…
read moreProduct watch: Introducing Rilievo by Gessi & HBA Taking a trip down memory lane – and celebrating timelessness in all its glory, Gessi first presented Rilievo, a design by world-renowned architecture and design company Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), in 2018 at International Design Week. Today, the faucets are as relevant and impressive now as they were then. Hotel Designs explores……
read moreIndustry insight: Elevate the guest experience with flooring Specifiers can easily achieve unique designs with the versatility of LVT, from combining colour and pattern combinations, to working with flooring manufacturers to produce bespoke creations, says Gemma Passantino, Design Services Manager at Amtico… Flooring is one of many products that can bring a touch of style and quality to hospitality environments,…
read moreRegistration now open for Hotel Designs LIVE in May Hot off the heels of the success of Hotel Designs LIVE in February – and following being shortlisted in the ‘Best Webinar Series’ category at the Digital Event Awards – Hotel Designs’ one-day online conference will return on May 11, with world-renowned designers, architects and hospitality specialists confirmed in the speakership…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The new era of wellness The final session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, focused the lens on wellness. Armed with the knowledge shared in the previous sessions, editor Hamish Kilburn invited world-renowned designers and architects to discuss how wellbeing should be sheltered in hotel design… The third Hotel Designs LIVE…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Bespoke possibilities in luxury design To specify or not to specify, that was the initial question that editor Hamish Kilburn put forward to our expert panel of designers and lighting masterminds for our latest roundtable, in association with bespoke lighting brand Dernier & Hamlyn, on bespoke possibilities in luxury design… There are a plethora of well-documented benefits linked…
read moreProduct watch: TSAR launches the Chromatic carpet collection Talk about taking art outside the frame… the Chromatic carpet collection by TSAR distills feelings of otherworldly escapism into new Axminster carpet designs… With the A/W 2020 Chromatic collection debut, Melbourne-based TSAR Carpets offers end-users reprieve from a troubled world through a synesthetic experience that evokes feelings of optimism and delight. Centered…
read moreProduct watch: Wilton Carpets unveils the Vignette collection Close working relationships with clients has meant Wilton has always produced bespoke rugs for specific projects, but increased demand has inspired them to put together this collection of stylish commercial rugs… Designed to look great and wear well in commercial environments, Vignette from Wilton Carpets is available with short lead times and…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sense of sound in hotel design The third session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, turned the audience’s attention towards sound. Going deeper than simply discussing acoustics, editor Hamish Kilburn invited a leading designer, architect and sound architect to explore sound’s role in hotel design and hospitality… Designers, architects and the…
read moreMiniview: Inside Italy’s natural wellness hotel, Terme di Saturnia Design firm THDP’s recently completed project is situated in Tuscany, Italy. As a natural wellness hotel and retreat, Terme di Saturnia has been part-inspired by the elements of earth, air, and water. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Surrounded by beautiful Tuscan countryside, Hotel Terme di Saturina is a luxury golf and spa…
read moreGfell: A sustainable wellness hotel rooted with nature The sustainable wellness hotel, situated in South Tyrol, Italy, was designed by noa* as an expansion project by embedding it in the terrain, offering guests a spectacular view and the feeling of being emerged in nature in a way that is totally unique. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… “Transform a traditional South Tyrolean…
read moreIndustry insight: Biophilic spa & wellness design As wellness evolves as we enter a new era of hospitality, we invite Beverley Bayes, Creative Director at Sparcstudio, to discuss the growing trend for biophilic design in spa and wellness properties… It is inevitable that spa and wellness, post-pandemic will become an ever more important and integral part of our lives. We…
read moreBespoke design in a post-pandemic era of hospitality The very essence of bespoke design conjures up feelings of luxury, exclusivity and comfort, all of which are vital feels to capture in hospitality in a pandemic world. To understand the role of bespoke in tomorrow hotel, we catch up with Will Chelsom, Managing Director at Chelsom… Designing something to perfectly suit…
read moreCase study: The bespoke lighting narrative inside London’s Nobu hotel Inside Nobu Hotel London Portman Square – a hotel that has caused a lot of noise recently on the international hotel design scene – there is a bespoke lighting narrative that flickers unlike any other. Editor Hamish Kilburn exclusively catches up with Lyn Newcombe, Head of Projects at Dernier &…
read moreFeature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels? If there’s one phrase that’s inspired equal parts optimism and frustration this year in hotel design, it’s the idea of a green recovery, writes Amrit Naru, Studio Director, ADP Architecture… Last July, the UK government’s announcement of a funding boost to help with green industry was met with a mixed reception, and…
read moreProduct watch: Wood flooring from sustainably managed forests Havwoods, which recently presented a Product Watch Pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE during a panel discussion on the topic of sustainability, has introduced HavSeal stamp of approval to further encourage sustainable and responsible procurement of wood flooring within its supply chain… Environmentally sustainable design is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface On February 23, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers from around the globe tuned in to watch Hotel Designs LIVE. In the second panel discussion of the day, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by leading hospitality figures to discuss sustainability beneath the surface… With so much noise around sustainability at the moment,…
read moreHotel technology: Solutions for tomorrow’s hospitality Gary Yeames-Smith, Director at Yeames Hospitality who presented a Product Watch Pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, explores hotel technology available today to safeguard guests throughout the pandemic and beyond... The hotel guestroom has undergone many changes over the years to keep up with the lives, both social and physical, of the ever changing demands…
read moreIn (lockdown) conversation with: Art consultant Harry Pass For one year now, Hotel Designs has been amplifying art consultancy firm Elegant Clutter in order to get a deeper understanding of art’s role in hotel design moving forward. Here, editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with the brand’s creative director, Harry Pass… Whether it’s virtual escapes or understanding how designers should brief…
read more12 design pieces by Hommés Studio that will transform your interiors From lighting and mirrors to room dividers and rugs, Hommés Studio presents a perfect selection combining high-end materials in design pieces that will elevate your interiors and offer your design project the desirable unique style… Hommés believes that a home must express the owner’s soul, as clothes convey the…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The hotel experience 10 years from now To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on February 23, editor Hamish Kilburn hosted a panel discussion with leading designers and architects entitled: Floor 20, room 31, which virtually checked in to the hotel experience 10 years from now… On February 23, 2021, Hotel Designs‘ editor Hamish Kilburn returned to host…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest March hotel openings Back by popular demand after publishing our two-part series on hotel openings in 2021, Hotel Designs is serving up the hottest, most spectacular March hotel openings. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Despite uncertainty around travel in the near-distant future, Hotel Designs’ editorial team has detected optimism on the international hotel design scene. And with this positivity comes…
read moreAndré Fu Suite to open inside The Upper House The world-renowned Hong Kong architect André Fu, has been given the ultimate compliment by the owners of The Upper House who have named a suite in his honour. Hotel Designs learns more about what to expect in the suite when it opens this spring… A brand new and soon-to-be ‘sought-after’ experience…
read moreProduct Watch: Marvel Shine by Atlas Concorde Marvel Shine is the new ceramic tile collection inspired by four fine white marbles, which Atlas Concorde presented to engaged designers, architects, hoteliers and developers in a Product Watch Pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE on February 23… Marvel Shine is the new ceramic tile collection inspired by four fine white marbles, thanks to…
read moreBathroom brand Hansgrohe launches Aqua Days Launching for ISH 2021, Hansgrohe presents Aqua Days: a hybrid brand experience that will enable audiences to discover and experience the new AXOR and hansgrohe product launches in an innovative and interactive format… From visionary concepts and forward-looking technologies to unique design and brand stories, guests can expect a wide range of content at…
read moreOutstanding Property Award London: Winners announced The annual OPAL Award celebrates and give exposure to the most exceptional projects in architectural design, interior design, and property development from all over the world. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who joined the judging panel for a second year, is here to unveil the winners… From a shortlist of more than 600 global projects, the…
read moreKEUCO Black adds an elegant touch in a modern bathroom When it comes to stylish modern furnishing, black surfaces and finishes catch the eye offer a luxurious appearance especially in the bathroom, explains bathroom brand KEUCO… If black is destined to be a key colour in your bathroom; KEUCO has an extensive range of products within their Black Concept collection.…
read moreWeekly briefing: A new design podcast, Moxy arrivals & 2021 colour trends Huddle in, folks. Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing of the biggest stories that have been published on Hotel Designs in the last few days. Is everyone sitting comfortably? Let’s begin… “Finally some good news,” said nobody, ever, on the editorial desk at Hotel Designs, because despite…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE shortlisted at the Digital Event Awards Hotel Designs LIVE, which was created to keep the industry connected and the conversation flowing during lockdown and beyond, has been shortlisted for ‘Best Webinar Series’ at the Digital Event Awards 2021… One week until the team at Hotel Designs go live with the next virtual conference – designers, architects, hoteliers…
read moreIN PICTURES: Inside Moxy South Beach Moxy South Beach has arrived in Miami’s Art Deco District. Lightstone, the developers behind three award-winning Moxy hotels in New York City, worked with design firm Rockwell Group and architect Kobi Karp to create a stylish, playful open-air concept celebrating Miami’s cosmopolitan culture… Moxy South Beach has opened with a design that blends the…
read moreIn Conversation With: The man who designed the ‘most stylish’ hotel in Crete Ahead of the official opening of CAYO Exclusive Resort and Spa – a new property that is known locally as the most stylish hotel in Crete – we caught up with the projects designer, Gian Paolo Venier to discuss design detail and decor must-haves… In summer last…
read moreNew architectural wrap patterns now available from William Smith William Smith Group leads the way in architectural wrap solutions with 500 3M DI-NOC patterns now in stock… A major investment in 3M DI-NOC stock now places a choice of 500 patterns (half the entire 1000 pattern collection) at the fingertips of William Smith Architextural division’s customers. All stock is available…
read moreIntroducing Atlas Plan by Atlas Concorde Atlas Plan is the latest brand of Atlas Concorde, the first Italian ceramic group in the world, and produces large sized porcelain slabs ideal for interior design projects addressed to the Ho.Re.Ca. world… The wide range of effects, finishes, colours, textures and veining allows architects and designers to satisfy every new design concept and…
read more5 minutes with: Interior designer Saar Zafrir Amsterdam-based interior designer Saar Zafrir joins editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss his latest project to redesign The ReMIX Hotel in paris as well as his wider mission to ’boutique-ify’ large corporate hotels… 2012 was a pivotal year for Saar Zafrir, who changed lanes from a 12-year career in finance to take a year…
read moreInside W Melbourne, the brand’s second opening in Australia In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district, W Melbourne arrives, with design by Hachem, to shake things up a bit. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… W Hotels, part of Marriott International, is on a roll and has officially opened the doors to Melbourne’s first W Hotel. Situated in the…
read moreCES 2021: Best hotel design tech trends Technology’s role in hotel design has arguably never been so relied upon. If you happened to miss CES 2021, fear not as editor Hamish Kilburn and wellbeing expert Ari Peralta – together, an editorial dream team – are here to share the best hotel design tech trends that emerged from the show… Each…
read moreExclusive: Inside flagship hospitality development at Silverstone Bergman Interiors and Twelve Architects have teamed up with Escapade living, led by CEO Will Tindal, to design a new development at the iconic British racetrack, Silverstone. Here’s what we know… Award-winning design studio Bergman Interiors has been named the design firm that will bring to life a mixed-use development project at Silverstone in…
read moreProduct watch: Hommés Studio launches new bedroom collection As part of Hommés Studio’s collection, the brand has introduced eclectic and timeless master bedroom furniture. Hotel Designs explores… Hommés was born from a skilled blend of visionary identities, with unique perspectives of design, art, fashion, and cultures. The brand’s life motto is introducing an Haute Couture concept in the Interior Design…
read more#4 Wellness dining – from indulgence to purpose For article four in the Hotel Designs LAB series, Hotel Designs and Arigami explore wellbeing through the lens of F&B. Helping us reimagine the wellness dining experience are gastrophysicist and award-winning neuroscientist Prof. Charles Spence (Oxford University), nutrition coach Carola Becker and multi-sensory chef Jozef Youssef (Kitchen Theory). Ari Peralta writes… Our…
read moreCase study: adding personality in the carpets at Grantley Hall Carpet manufacturer Wilton was commissioned to design and supply the carpet for the listed Yorkshire gem Grantley Hall, an exquisite space that dates back to 1680… Formally a private home, the owners of Grantley Hall were determined the property would retain the sumptuous extravagance of its past during its conversion…
read moreBathroom design: Gessi spotted in beautiful projects around the world From stunning hotels to chic private residences, Gessi is able to offer a style in wellness areas that is unlike anything we have seen before. Here, we celebrate the brand’s couture-like take on bathroom design… Chic hotels and spas, dream residences, and yachts exhibit a style of living and travelling…
read moreWink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam with a fresh eye for design Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam, entering the hospitality arena by opening its debut hotel this March. Hotel Designs exclusively catches up with AW2, the Parisian based architecture firm, that designed the brand’s design scheme… Wink is a new hotel brand and new concept, aimed at a young…
read moreSandals remembers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (1941 – 2021) It is with regret that we report on the passing of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Company Chairman and Founder of Sandals and Beaches Resort. The master marketer made Sandals a household name and brought opportunity to the Caribbean… Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 52: SPA DESIGN IN THE NEW ERA OF WELLNESS In the next decade, spa design will seamlessly blend wellness, technology and touch to enhance the guest journey, future-proofing the business for years to come, as Sparcstudio explains… Guide to Hotel Design The future of spa and wellness design remains positive. Out of crisis…
read moreRAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics brands in the world. Specialising in ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles and sanitaryware, the manufacturer produces 110 million square metres of tiles and 5 million pieces of sanitaryware per year. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, RAK Ceramics serves clients in more than 150 countries through its network of operational…
read moreEfficient design epitomised inside The Casa/Studio Passive House The award-winning design inside Casa/Studio Passive House is the brainchild of Margherita Potente and Stefano Piraccini. The project is regarded as the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… The Casa/Studio Passive House has taken residential design and technology into a new era – and an international…
read moreMiniview: Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection strikes a chord Timeless, neoclassical interiors and intricate details, designed by HBA, salute America’s rich musical legacy inside the recently completed Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Hospitality interior design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) has completed the design of Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection. Created to inspire an enduring journey through history and…
read moreVirtual roundtable: ‘sustainable does not mean natural’ in surface design With ‘greenwashing’ still an all-too-common term in the global ‘sustainable’ hotel design and hospitality arena, we gather a cluster of designers and architects to attend a virtual roundtable, sponsored by Architextural, to discuss sustainability solutions in surface design. Editor Hamish Kilburn leads the discussion… With rapid population growth, urbanisation and…
read moreRosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023 Rosewood Hotels has announced that it will open a 157-key luxury hotel in Rome in 2023, which will become the brand’s 11th property in Europe. Here’s what we know… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, has been appointed by real estate firm Antirion SGR to…
read more5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February Hotel Designs LIVE returns on February 23 to keep the industry connected and to serve our readers with relevant and engaging conversations that are unlike any other. With just over a month before the virtual event, editor Hamish Kilburn is here to explain to you why you should attend… Back by…
read moreProject watch: the ‘shimmering’ Dorsett Gold Coast takes shape As the project surpasses its two-year mark, construction on Dorsett Gold Coast at The Star Gold Coast, a 313-key hotel, is on the home straight for a 2022 opening. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at what we can expect… Currently on the boards, but preparing to take the Gold Coast…
read moreIs it really ‘in with the new’ for the hospitality industry? “Out with the old and in with the new,” but what do you do in hospitality, when what’s about to come looks exactly the same as what’s just gone? Luckily, we have hear from psychotherapist, expert speaker and author Daniel Fryer to help hospitality through… It’s that time of…
read moreSneak peek: inside SLS Cancun, a “barefoot-chic tropical” hotel The new beachfront sanctuary in Cancun, which officially opens on February 1, features 45 suites, ocean views and world class design led by famed architect and designer Piero Lissoni. Hotel Designs takes a look inside… Having designed a myriad of hotels around the world, Piero Lissoni brought his iconic design magic…
read moreIndustry inside: bespoke thermal cabin design When designing a hotel spa, the benefits of a thermal suite go beyond providing guests with a great pre- and post-treatment relaxation, explains Beverley Bayes, director, Sparcstudio… As well as providing a relaxation touchpoint in the guest experience, a thermal suite also provides great health benefits for the spa user (particularly for the lungs…
read moreHottest hotel openings anticipated for 2021 (Q1 & Q2) Concussed from 2020, Hotel Designs is kicking off the year with positivity; shining its editorial spotlight on the hotel openings that will take hospitality worldwide to new heights. In our first of two series we take a look at Q1 & Q2’s VIP arrivals. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Despite the pandemic,…
read moreMeet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The List at this year’s virtual award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2020… For more than four years now, The…
read moreYear in Review – lighting by Christopher Hyde As we conclude our Year In Review, we take a look at what Christopher Hyde has launched in the last 12 months… Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Christopher Hyde launched a stunning new bathroom collection of opulent light fixtures. This exquisite collection of wall fixtures has captured the luxury quality that…
read moreIVC Commercial opens new London workplace IVC Commercial has announced a new London workplace at The Gallery Clerkenwell… A few days ago, Unilin announced that it was opening a new hybrid showroom in Clerkenwell. Well, IVC Commercial is moving in with a unique meeting point and place to explore its Carpet Tiles, Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Heterogeneous Vinyl solutions. Situated…
read moreMeet The Brit List Architects of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The List at this year’s virtual award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Architects of 2020… For more than four years now, The…
read moreGessi turns up the drama in the bathroom with Spotlight Design-led bathroom brand Gessi has launched Spotwater, the perfect synthesis of advanced technology and high design… Inspired by the same concept of the lighting technology, Spotwater stands out for its tubular design and the adjustable angle, offering a completely customized experience through four different waterjets: Rain, Multi-spray, Atomizer and Waterfall.…
read moreHow to achieve signature realistic photos & virtual tours Studio Autograph is a creative hub, providing clients worldwide with realistic photos and virtual tours… A team of experienced 3D artists and architects, Studio Autograph is daily focused on providing interior designers with signature realistic photos and virtual tours. Studio Autograph offers assistance to give you an insight of your project…
read moreMeet The Brit List Designers of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The List at this year’s virtual award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Designers of 2020… For more than four…
read moreIn the factory with sustainable bed & mattress manufacturer Naturalmat With its fascinating storyline stretching from luxury superyachts to international hotels, bed and mattress brand Naturalmat’s stamp of approval can be traced right back to the source, as editor Hamish Kilburn learns when he pays a visit to the brand’s HQ in Topsham, Devon… The story behind the success of…
read moreThe real definition of ‘glamping’ in hotel design To complete our editorial series with Exclusive Tents, we ask Paul Zway, the brand’s founder, to push the preconceptions to one side and tell us what glamping really looks like on the international hotel design scene… The word glamping is a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping”. It was first used in the…
read moreAtlas Concorde launches new colour palette for Prism Collection Hot off the heals of presenting a dynamic Product Watch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Atlas Concorde launches a new colour palette in the Prism Collection… In interior design, colour is key. Just as sunlight splits into the colours of the rainbow when it goes through a prism, Atlas Concorde’s Prism collection…
read moreAccor enters into exclusive negotiations with Ennismore With the two brands working as one, the lifestyle entity is set to become the largest and fastest growing global player, with 12 world-class brands under their umbrella… Accor and Ennismore, both award-winning hotel brands, have started exclusive negotiations to form the world’s leading lifestyle operator in the hospitality sector, with a clear…
read moreLifestyle brand Moxy to arrive in Dubai Just when we thought Dubai’s skyline couldn’t contain any more hotels, Marriott International drops the news that it will open a 320-key Moxy hotel in Dubai, which will mark the brand’s entrance into the Middle East… Slated to open in 2025, Moxy Downtown Dubai will rise within Dubai’s iconic downtown neighbourhood. The news…
read moreKEUCO, a family run company founded in 1953, was originally renowned for designing and manufacturing premium bathroom accessories but has evolved over the years and now provides a full range of high-quality bathroom furnishings. KEUCO currently has a catalogue of more than 6,000 products; encompassing taps & showers, accessories, light mirrors, mirror cabinets, washbasins, bathroom furniture and now hygiene products. …
read moreHow integrated smart tech can enhance hotel experiences Whilst the hospitality industry is rapidly adopting smart tech during the pandemic period, the benefits go way beyond simple automation and touchless control. Christophe Malsot, Director of Hospitality, Leisure and Retail for EMEA at Technological Innovations Group (TIG), explains how selecting technologies that integrate with one another can provide hotels with the…
read moreLuxurious and comfortable accommodation from Bushtec Safari Following the brand’s presentation as a Product Watch Partner at Hotel Designs LIVE, Bushtec Safari explains why luxury tented resorts have become global trend for guests seeking luxurious and comfortable accommodation… Luxury tented resorts have become global trending destinations for luxurious and comfortable accommodation, seeing to unique experiences, without compromising on quality. Bushtec Safari…
read moreHotel review (in video): checking in to Sofitel London St James 17 years after first unveiling the original designs for the Sofitel London St James, Pierre-Yves Rochon returned to London to breathe new life into the 183-key lifestyle luxury hotel. Editor Hamish Kilburn, along with a production team to film his response, checks in find out more… The ultimate compliment…
read moreInside Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, has opened in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital – sheltering design by an international team of renowned architects and designers including Akira Kuryu, André Fu, Shunsaku Miyagi and Yohei Akao… The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International Inc.,…
read moreIndustry insight: bathroom planning for the future of hotels As the pandemic continues to challenge existing hotel concepts in all sectors of hospitality, the conventional bathroom and wellness area is being confronted. Tony Taylor-Sherif, Area Specification Consultant at Schlüter Systems who delivered a PRODUCT WATCH pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, explains… It is no secret that 2020 has been an…
read moreIndustry insight: adding personality in the bathroom with scenic lighting Bathroom brand Duravit explores lighting in the bathrooms, both as a functional element and as a personal one… Light is functional and atmospheric and plays an elementary role in the bathroom. There are three aspects that need to be considered for the perfect lighting setup: basic lighting, accent lighting, and…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The revival of smart tech post-pandemic In the final session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by global industry experts to discuss the revival of smart tech after he checked in to a completely contactless hotel experience… The final session that took place during Hotel Designs LIVE was entitled: The revival of…
read moreUNILIN Evola brings the perfect blue to KafKaf UNILIN Panels, has helped to create an Instagrammable Parisian hotspot at KafKaf, a Middle Eastern inspired coffee bar with an interior by design studio Fairly… After just a few months of opening in the 11th district of Paris, KafKaf boasts an online community of some 15,000 followers and has become a favoured…
read moreCase study: taking Champneys Mottram Hall into a new design era Sparcstudio, an independent, creative design studio with a reputation for excellence in the spa, wellness, hotel and resort sectors has collaborated on one of the UK’s most highly anticipated spa redevelopments for 2020, Champneys Mottram Hall… Champneys first property in the North of England at Mottram Hall in Cheshire…
read moreWeekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0 Only got a minute? As we prepare to host The Brit List Awards 2020 next week, we have have compiled our top stories that have been published over the last five days, including a haunted check-in, a hotel that sets new standards in sustainability and how we begin to engage…
read moreThe architecture of luxury tented accommodation As many areas of the world continue to hunker down in the Covid-19 crisis, we take a look at Exclusive Tents and architect Patrice Belle and the value of luxury tented accommodation in a pandemic world… Tents have afforded shelter and respite in the histories of most cultures around the globe, since ancient times.…
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