Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsSwissotel aquires Hotel Allegro in Bern, to reopen property in Autumn 2020 As part of this exciting next chapter for the property, Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG will invest approximately 16 million Swiss Francs on remodeling the property’s 171 guestrooms and public areas. More than 20 years after opening, the Kursaal Bern enters a new chapter in its history. Kongress…
read more‘Must see’ brands at Sleep & Eat 2019 With less than three weeks until Sleep & Eat 2019, here are just a few brands and products to look out for… More 160 design-led suppliers are now confirmed to be exhibiting at Sleep & Eat 2019, which takes place on November 19 – 20 at Olympia London. For many years now,…
read moreMINIVIEW: Austin Proper to open in December 2019 Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. Ahead of its official opening in December, editor Hamish Kilburn took a sneak peek inside.. Following the opening of Santa Monica Proper in July, Proper Hotels has extended its portfolio with the launch of Austin Proper Hotel and Residences. Also designed…
read moreMEININGER Hotels signs for second hotel in the UK The hotel group, MEININGER Hotels, will open 87-key hotel in Liverpool in 2021… MEININGER Hotels, which currently operates 29 hybrid hotels in Europe, has signed a contract for a new hotel in Liverpool, reinforcing its aim for further growth in the UK. “Our new hotel property in Liverpool is an existing building…
read moreExploring Roca, Armani/Roca, Laufen and Cosmic’s new UK headquarters Editor Hamish Kilburn is invited up to Leicester where he is able to discover the treasures that lie within Roca Group’s new and improved UK headquarters… Some businesses would argue that, when reading that the country’s construction has fallen by 2.5 per cent from August to September, which is largely influenced by the unstable…
read moreDuravit wins five Iconic Awards in the “Innovative Architecture” category Visionary architecture, forward-looking products and sustainable communication: this year the Iconic Awards, the international design and architecture competition, awarded Duravit with five awards in the ‘Innovative Architecture’ category… Duravit walked away from the Iconic Awards with wins for both new and enhanced product lines as well as its booth concept at…
read moreChecking in to a urban landmark: The Edwardian Manchester The Edwardian Manchester, which joins The May Fair as Edwardian Hotels London’s second Radisson Collection property, has recently completed a £12m renovation. Editor Hamish Kilburn was invited to exclusive review the 263-room hotel… A coherent blend of old and new is my first impression when, stood under a glass box that…
read moreARCHITECTURE GOALS: Architects unveil Japanese infused urban retreat in Sydney The new development of five buildings in Sydney will feature new penthouses that will offer rare traditional Japanese design details… Australian developer Crown Group’s latest residential development, Mastery by Crown Group, will offer a rare infusion of Japanese design in Sydney, complete with traditional Japanese hinoki timber onsen style baths. The…
read moreAparthotel growth outpacing UK hotel market Serviced apartments and aparthotels are the fastest growing segment of the UK’s hospitality accommodation market, according to new research by commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH)… LSH’s latest hotel market research Va Va Vroom! reports that the serviced apartment sector, which includes aparthotels, currently represents just 3% of the total hospitality accommodation in…
read moreConran and Partners designs spin on flexible working spaces Design firm Conran and Partners has completed new flexible working spaces within the lobby that are sheltered inside Crowne Plaza Paris – République… Conran and Partners has completed a significant redesign of the lobby spaces at Crowne Plaza Paris – République. The launch marks the first step in a wider roll-out…
read moreGet creative with Creations from Wilton Carpets In creative shades of fjord, demerara, burnt copper and gunmetal, the Creations colour palette is the foundation of many striking woven carpet designs from Wilton Carpets, now curated in ‘Creations; Ready to Weave’, a brochure now available from the Wiltshire manufacturer. Demonstrating the impressive versatility of designs made with the Creations palette, the…
read moreInsight into Dormero Hotel’s newly designed bathrooms Rich mix of contrasting colours at the four-star superior hotel enhanced by Kaldewei bathroom solutions... Just outside Nuremberg in the small 25,000- strong town of Roth, Marcus Maximilian Wöhrl – founder of the Dormero hotel chain – has converted his grandparents’ venerable “Modehaus Wöhrl” fashionstore into a four-star superior hotel. Since then, as…
read moreIn Conversation With: Andrew Sadler from CTD Architectural Tiles Editor Hamish Kilburns sits down with the Andrew Sadler, CTD Architectural Tiles specifications sector manager, to discuss how the industrial trend in surfaces is evolving, sustainable wall covering solutions and how tech is driving a new age in tile design… 2019 is proving to be a pivotal year for surfaces. While trends are…
read moreIn Conversation With: Outstanding Property Award London’s Jesper Thomsen Making its debut on the international design stage, Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design and architecture projects. As the exclusive media partner of the awards, Hotel Designs speaks to OPAL’s co-founder to understand what sets the initiative aside from others. Editor…
read moreINTERACTIVE HOTEL REVIEW: Monkey Island Estate, Bray-on-Thames Unearthing eight centuries of history, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to Bray-on-Thames’ Monkey Island Estate to interactively review a new kind of private countryside luxury… Travel upstream from London and you eventually arrive in the quintessentially British surroundings of Bray-on-Thames, a quiet suburban village that is arguably most for harbouring two of the…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Adding personality in hotel public areas In partnership with Arte Wallcoverings, editor Hamish Kilburn invited some of the leading hotel designers and architects to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for a live debate on how to add sustainable personality in the ever-evolving arena of public areas. In addition to being involved in the engaging conversation, the designers, directors and…
read moreIn Conversation With: Mark Tremlett, co-founder of Naturalmat With ‘the bed’ continuing to be the first and arguably most important furniture element to get right when designing any hotel experience, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Mark Tremlett, co-founder of Naturalmat, to understand how it has uniquely become one of the world’s leading bed and mattress manufacturers for the hotel…
read moreSleep & Eat announces this year’s conference line-up Sleep & Eat has revealed a conference programme that is set fair to live up to the show’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading hospitality design and innovation event… With some of the speakers yet to be announced, Sleep & Eat’s 2019 programme already scales new heights and reaches new depths, grapples…
read moreMinotti London, Modern Italian Furniture. Minotti is a modern Italian furniture company; leader in high quality modern furniture, contemporary furniture, outdoor furniture and furnishings for residential and hospitality environments. Minotti London offers a premium showroom experience matching the service expected of “100 per cent Made in Italy” product. Minotti is in the field of contemporary furniture design an ambassador of…
read moreThe value of consciously designed HVAC when building eco-friendly hotels Confronting huge pressure from the changing the demands of modern travellers, Gallant believes that the effort to build hotels consciously should start early on in the hotel design process. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to the company’s Business Development Director, Lee Bell, to understand more… With so much emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives…
read moreCarlton Tel Aviv reveals new public area interior scheme Award-winning hotel Carlton Tel Aviv speaks to bleisure trend with infusion of new, contemporary art, stylish lightning schemes, and a circular beachfront lobby bar and beyond… Carlton Tel Aviv, a The 268-key luxury property that was voted “Israel’s Leading Business Hotel 2019” by World Travel Awards, today officially reveals its newly…
read moreCASE STUDY: Carpeting Studley Castle during £50m renovation Brintons supplied carpets for key public areas within Studley Castle, a Grade II* listed gothic revival house set in 28 acres of countryside in Warwickshire… Studley Castle re-opened in March 2019 after undergoing a £50 million transformation. Brintons worked on this project alongside design practices Newman Gauge, Leisure Concepts and Blueprint Interior Architecture. Studley Castle,…
read moreExhibitions to visit during London Design Festival 2019 While the capital of creatives – AKA London – prepares to once again display its colourful feathers for London Design Festival, editor Hamish Kilburn attempts to cut through the noise to share the key exhibitions and events taking place over week-long celebration of design… There’s a faint yet noticeable nip in the air as…
read moreibis Styles launches hotel design challenge in search for emerging creatives ibis Styles and Glug have launched a nationwide competition, giving designers the chance of winning £1,000 for the best hotel design concept… Known as one of the UK’s leading eco hotel brands, ibis Styles has announced a new design challenges, asking designers to create a moodboard for their dream hotel concept, giving…
read moreAman announces its debut in Bangkok Slated to open in 2022, the luxury hotel will be Aman’s debut hotel in Bangkok, and second property in Thailand, further proving that the region is a design and hotel development hotspot… Luxury hotel brand Aman, which has grown to encompass 38 hotels in 22 destinations around the world, has signed a long-term partnership…
read moreHotel Summit shortlisted for the EN Indy Awards Hotel Summit, the original and leading meet-the-buyer networking event for hotel operators and key-industry suppliers, has been announced as a shortlisted finalists for the EN Indy Awards 2019 under the category of Best Brand Expansion… As the result of more than 20 years’ serving the industry with its highly targeted and successful meet-the-buyer concept, Forum Events’…
read moreTUI Blue to expand in Asia with debut hotel in Vietnam to open in Spring 2020 TUI’s flagship hotel group, TUI Blu, has announced plans to expand its portfolio in Asia, debuting in Vietnam next year with TUI Blue Nam Hoi An hotel… With the opening of TUI Blue Nam Hoi An hotel slated to take place in March 2020,…
read moreOrchard Hotel Singapore opens 360-degree experience in 1950s shell Following a multimillion-dollar nine-month refurbishment across the hotel, Orchard Hotel Singapore has unveiled an enhanced 360-degree guest experience with reimagined dining, events and accommodation offerings… Orchard Hotel Singapore has reopened with upgraded areas include the hotel’s 260 grand deluxe rooms, a grand ballroom, conference centre, lobby and F&B areas. The history…
read moreHOTEL DEVELOPMENT: Palm Springs is heating up for 2020 The desert oasis of Palm Springs is slated to welcome a series of exciting openings in 2020, including two new hotels and a cultural plaza, alongside celebrating the 15th anniversary of its iconic Modernism Week event, offering even more to see for visitors to the sun-soaked city and further boosting the…
read moreUNVEILED: Amenities guests really want in the hotel The humble shoehorn and bubble shower caps have long since been replaced by newer amenities. Here’s a list edited by STAAH of amenities that modern travellers have requested. Some are essential, some nice to have and others are (admittedly) over-the-top… Free Wi-Fi You don’t expect your guests to check if your property’s…
read moreMarriott International to eliminate single-use shower toiletry bottles By December 2020, the hotel group will introduce new, large amenity bottles to reduce plastic waste… Following on from IHG’s big announcement last month to ban miniatures, Marriott International is the latest hotel group to announce a change in policy when it comes to bathroom amenities, with the company announcing that it…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The psychology between colour in interior design and wellbeing Colour has the power to raise or lower our heartbeat, impact our sleep and influence our overall wellbeing. There’s a tremendous amount of research that’s gone into the psychology of colour and the impact it has on our health. Kicking off our colour series, brand strategist Emma Potter explores…
read moreAccor’s JO&JOE brand moves in with IKEA in Vienna Construction work will commence in January 2020 on the seven-storey IKEA in Vienna, which will shelter a 345-key hotel… Accor’s JO&JOE lifestyle brand is partnering with IKEA to open an innovative hospitality concept: the two upper floors of the building will contain an Open House by JO&JOE. After openings in Paris and…
read moreHotel bathroom trends that guarantee to make a statement Ahead of London Design Festival 2019, bathroom manufacturer Crosswater identifies some of the major emerging design trends in international hotel bathrooms… Hospitality is one of the biggest industries in the world as well as being one of the most important branches of commercial design. Acting as a fundamental factor, hotel décor can…
read moreW Hotels Debuts in Oman The “lavish playground” of W Muscat is set to shake up the coastal haven with bold design, eclectic programming and Oman’s First Siddharta Lounge By Buddha-Bar… W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., has announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle…
read moreDowntown Manhattan inspires new guestrooms inside Andaz Wall Street Hospitality-focused architecture and interior design firm Stonehill Taylor recently completed the interior design renovation of the Andaz Wall Street’s 253 guest rooms in Manhattan… Inspired by downtown Manhattan, the new interior design sheltered within Andaz Wall Street is modern, crisp and includes a number of twists. The designers at Stonewall Taylor contemplated…
read moreEditor Checks In: Home comforts in hotel design In August 2019, editor Hamish Kilburn concludes that trends are overrated when a project close to his heart reaches its highly anticipated conclusion… I can’t quite believe it has been almost one year since we first started following the award-winning designer Nicky Dobree on her journey to complete her debut hotel design…
read moreMeet the design team behind Monkey Island Estate and Raffles Singapore Following the opening of both Monkey Island Estate (review coming soon) and Raffles Singapore, Hotel Designs spends time to get to know the world-renowned design team who led both visions into reality… Based in New York City, Champalimaud Design is an award-winning multi-disciplinary firm recognised for its visionary concepts, which span both…
read moreLDF 2019 announces further festival commissions, projects and speakers With weeks to go until the city comes alive for London Design Festival, new details have emerged of even more commissions, projects and speakers… The hotly anticipated London Design Festival (LDF) has revealed the finer details around a number of holistic design experiences, installations and insightful talks in order to make this…
read moreHyatt Zilara Cap Cana to open in the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Dominican Republic Architect Ken Shannon has completed the project the design Hyatt Ziva/Zilara’s latest flagship, which will open this November in what is commonly referred to as the ‘Beverly Hills’ of the Dominican Republic… Nestled in Punta Cana’s sought-after, exclusive gated community of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, the twin Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara…
read moreIn Conversation With: Matthew Balon at Ruby Leni’s first showing Ruby Hotels has re-entered the stage to take a second bow in Dusseldorf, Germany. The 170-key Ruby Leni, which takes shelter in a former 1950s theatre, is the hotel group’s seventh hotel to harness ‘lean luxury’. Editor Hamish Kilburn travels just south of the city’s fashion district to meet the…
read moreHyatt Regency arrives in East Shenzhen The 298-room hotel, Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian, aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature intuitive service and energizing experiences to business and leisure guests alike… Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian in the east Guangdong Province, China. The new hotel aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature intuitive service and energising experiences to business…
read more“Alexa, send up my coffee”: It’s here, it’s real and you need to take it seriously Amazon’s Alexa took up the job of hotel concierge with Marriott in mid-2018. It’s done well and is now ready for consideration by your property. STAAH writes… At first, everyone felt it would be a bit much to expect guests to use Alexa to…
read moreINSIDE THE FACTORY WITH: Hamilton Litestat Celebrating half a century of being the trusted, reliable and high-quality brand for switch plates and sockets, Hamilton Litestat’s is, without a doubt, an industry leader. The company’s Head of Marketing, Gavin Williams, invites editor Hamish Kilburn along to its headquarters in Bristol to share some of the tools behind its esteemed reputation and…
read moreEXCLUSIVE: Pre-show interview with designer of The Conscious Bedroom The Founder and Creative Director of Harris & Harris London, Alex Harris, gives Hotel Designs‘ editor, Hamish Kilburn, a sneak peek of The Conscious Bedroom that he and his team are designing for The Independent Hotel Show London 2019… It was at the beginning of 2019 when Harris & Harris, the…
read moreSingita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House opens in Rwanda The new hotel in Rwanda, designed by GAPP Architects in collaboration with the interior design teams Cécile & Boyd and Hesse Kleinloog (HK) Studio, opens to uniquely provide sanctuary for 320 endangered mountain gorillas on 178 acres of land… Multi-award winning conservation brand Singita has officially opened its doors to Singita Kwitonda…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: GESSI adds architectural wellness to its range The GESSI Architectural Wellness project is a new concept in design that makes the functions of “wellness of the five senses” modular and customisable, with signicant technical advantages…. Binario, the system that inaugurates the new project launched by GESSI, envisages the overhead installation of wall mounted tracks, similar to those used…
read moreMINIVIEW: room2 Southampton, the debut hometel Claiming to be the world’s first hometel brand, room2 Southampton shelters the best of both worlds in 71 rooms. As Hotel Designs continues to focus the Spotlight On Hotel Concepts, editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to design firm Project Orange to understand the design story… With the aim to create a home-from-home hotel on England’s…
read moreRosewood Washington D.C. reopens with new F&B and public areas Rosewood Washington D.C., which is widely regarded as Georgetown’s leading luxury hotels, has reopened with new distinct dining concepts, including a new rooftop lounge, CUT Above… With interiors led by Jacques Garcia, Rosewood Washington D.C. has reopened its doors to unveil a new public area and F&B spaces. Instilling a sense of…
read moreFINAL CALL: Applications for The Brit List 2019 close this week FREE TO APPLY, nominations for The Brit List 2019 close on Friday August 9… Calling all interior designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers who operate in Britain, you have until Friday to submit your free entries for The Brit List 2019. Once all nominations/applications have been gathered, the expert judging…
read moreDESIGN INSPIRATION: 7 Quirky hotels built into their surroundings To continue putting Hotel Concepts under the spotlight, leading booking management service STAAH identifies seven quirky hotels that shelter one-off luxury experiences… Depending on the type of traveller you are trying to attract or designing for, sometimes a hotel needs to be nothing more than just a place to rest after…
read moreFeature: Designing the ‘live like a local’ experience Hotel Designs spends time understanding a new hotel concept from SB Architects that is said to “switch on the senses, capture imagination and transport guests on a journey though a mobile-canvas of captivating landscapes”… Luxury travelers are increasingly seeking unique, authentic and immersive experiences. They are becoming more curious and bold in…
read moreIs this the most instagrammable hotel in Barcelona? During August Hotel Designs is shining the Spotlight On Hotel Concepts. The editorial team believe that Hotel Arts Barcelona has all the ingredients in the mix to be Barcelona’s most instagrammable hotel. It’s a bold statement, but here’s why… Exclusive and indulgent, the 28 penthouses at the top of the tallest building in Barcelona give…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Wellness & wellbeing in the open air As Hotel Designs focuses its lens on Hotel Concepts, editor Hamish Kilburn learns how Gessi is leading the way in launching innovative bathroom products inspired by nature and the great outdoors… Internal and external, closed and open, domestic and nature scale: ideally designers can eliminate all barriers with the Gessi Outdoor…
read moreLooking for innovative signage for a project? Look no further Forum Events’ Digital Signage & Interactive Solutions Summit takes place on September 23 – 24, 2019 at Radisson Blu, Stansted… Connecting senior executives working within the sector with product and service suppliers for two days of one-to-one meetings and business networking, Digital Signage & Interactive Solutions Summit, is the go-to networking event for…
read moreTHE BRIT LIST 2019: Last chance to claim early bird tickets Early bird tickets for The Brit List 2019 Awards, which takes place on November 21 at Patch East London, expire on August 4… There are just two days left in order to claim your early bird tickets to The Brit List 2019 Awards. Hotel Designs’ annual awards, which as…
read moreIn Conversation With: Fashion designer Jack Irving Having previously designed statement outfits for many international music and fashion icons, Jack Irving’s alternative style has recently spilled out onto the hotel design scene. Editor Hamish Kilburn joins the fashion designer, in between photoshoots, to understand how two worlds have recently collided… The brand ‘Jack Irving Studio’ and the creative man behind…
read moreThe Brit List 2019: Free to apply before August 9 CALLING ALL DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS, HOTELIERS AND SUPPLIERS: Applications for The Brit List 2019, which are free to apply for, close on August 9… Time is running out to apply for The Brit List 2019, Hotel Designs’ annual awards, which as well as recognising individual winners also lists the top 75…
read moreAparthotels Adagio announces to quadruple UK portfolio Aparthotels Adagio has announced major plans for UK expansion, with plans to quadruple its UK portfolio over the next four years… Aparthotels Adagio will strengthen its presence in central locations across the UK, with a new opening planned in Leicester by the end of 2019. Other openings in the planning stages include a…
read moreEDITOR CHECKS IN: Proud of diversity in British design As the world focuses its attention on amplifying equality in all forms, editor Hamish Kilburn believes now is the time to break down why diversity in British design is something the industry should celebrate and be proud of… We’ve come a long way, and although the journey hasn’t exactly been a…
read moreBrilliant in Blue: NEW Glide II Furniture and LED Mirrors from Crosswater New for 2019, Crosswater has launched a stunning new colour into its Glide II furniture range – the Blue Smoke Matt… Forming part of Crosswater’s prestigious Premium collection, this finish has been specifically developed to complement the most popular elements of modern bathroom design. The light tonal blue…
read moreMadrid welcomes new tech-driven, Rockwell-designed Aloft Hotels property Aloft Madrid Gran Via embraces the brand’s new future-proofed design formula, complete with a rooftop pool featuring 360-degree views of Madrid’s skyline… Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain with the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía. Located in the vibrant heart…
read moreMINIVIEW: COMO Metropolitan London COMO Metropolitan London has announced the opening of ten luxury Residences, which all offer private apartment-style accommodation adjacent to the main 144-key luxury hotel… Located in one of London’s trendiest neighbourhoods that is surrounded by discreet private members’ clubs, cult restaurants and a number of high-end boutiques. COMO Metropolitan London, like all luxury hotels in the…
read moreRuby Hotels opens second hotel in Dusseldorf Last night, Hotel Designs was invited to Dusseldorf for the official opening party of Ruby Leni, the disruptive brand’s seventh property. Ahead of the theatrical opening scene, editor Hamish Kilburn lifts the curtain to get a closer look backstage… Following the hotel group unveiling its aggressive expansion plans last year, Ruby Hotels has…
read moreWaldorf Astoria arrives in Dubai’s Financial Centre Waldorf Astoria expands presence in the Middle East with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, treating guests to a unique check-in experience from the 18th floor as well as sky-high dining and wellness facilities… With the aim to bridge the world together, with a French Riviera-style rooftop bar and pool…
read moreAgreement signed between Hotel Investment Partners and Room Mate Hotels Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) to invest EUR23 million in fully refurbishing the first hotel resort to be run by Room Mate Hotels… Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the largest owner of hotel resorts in Spain, has signed an agreement with Room Mate Hotels, the chain owned by Kike Sarasola, to manage…
read moreBehind the scenes: Morgan’s Rakino Collection Post-Clerkenwell Design Week, Hotel Designs’ editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with one of the designers of the moment, Tim Rundle, in order to understand how his new collection with Morgan developed… During this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, Morgan launched a new furniture collection which juxtaposed soft sculpted upholstery with a strong, low line frame,…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: GROHE extends Colours Collection With 10 colour and finish variations across many GROHE ranges, installers, retailers and designers can help customers personalise their bathroom like never before – from tap to flush plate… Not only do today’s homeowners want individuality when it comes to design, so too do hotel guests checking in. The chance to customise the look…
read moreHotel Summit 2019 bridges the gap between hotel buyers and suppliers Forum Events’ premium meet-the-buyers event, Hotel Summit, put on yet another spectacular event with guest speakers including representatives from The Lanesborough, Great Hotels Of The World and Areen Design, among many others… Settling in a new home, located in the quintessentially British surroundings in the Oxfordshire countryside, Heythrop Park…
read moreBIID announces new President The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced that Harriet Forde from Forde design has stepped up to become the 2019 BIID President… The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced its new president for 2019-20, Harriet Forde, founder of London-based practice Harriet Forde Design. Forde succeeds current president, Gilly Craft and officially took on…
read moreFree to apply: The Brit List 2019 Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers who operate from or have a presence in Britain: The Brit List 2019, Hotel Designs’ annual awards, is free to apply for. Nominations/applications close on August 9. In an aim to ensure that Hotel Designs’ nationwide search to find the best interior designers, architects, hoteliers and…
read moreChecking In: Zafiro Palace Hotel Palmanova Past the old town of Palma’s cobbled streets sits a newly designed timeless hotel, Zafiro Palace Hotel Palmanova, which was designed by Marga Rotgeron. Chantal Borciani checks in to review… With almost guaranteed blue skies and sunshine for an average of more than 300 days per year year, it comes with little surprise that Zafiro…
read moreStock Exchange Hotel in Manchester unveils sneak peek of design Stock Exchange Hotel, one of the most eagerly anticipated hotels in Manchester, will open on November 15, 2019 as a member of Relais & Châteaux… The former Stock Exchange building, located in the heart of Manchester, is a striking example of Edwardian architecture from the 20th Century and is currently…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel Singapore unveils botanical twist Four Seasons Hotel Singapore goes botanical, unveiling reinvented interiors, including luxury suites, F&B and wellness areas… Nestled within a city/country that is widely known as a modern metropolis that is leading the way in sustainable design and architecture, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has lifted the lid on its newly completed interior design renovation, celebrating the natural, verdant flora that…
read moreWaldorf Astoria arrives in the Maldives The 122 all-villa Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi spans across three interconnected islands… Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, has announced the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi — which is said to set a new standard of luxury in the Maldives. The 122 all-villa resort spans across three interconnected islands,…
read moreEDITOR CHECKS IN: Making debuts in international hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn has noticed an influx in hotel groups debuting lifestyle brands in far-flung destinations around the world… Whenever I disembark a long-haul flight I appreciate further just how small the world really is; it’s tiny in fact. The realisation that you can travel from one side of the…
read moreFEATURE: Software and technology that is enhancing the overall hotel experience To celebrate Hotel Designs putting the spotlight on technology, software and controls this month, the editorial team have compiled together all the latest and greatest technology pieces, both hidden and visible, that have launched to significantly help to evolve the overall hotel experience for the better. Edited by…
read moreRockwell Group to unveil Barcelona’s ‘hippest hotel’ this September Nobu Hotel Barcelona, a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts Collection, will open its doors this September with the aim of being a place where the vibrant energy of the Catalan capital meets the iconic spirit of Nobu Hotels… Home to 259 sleek rooms and stylish suites, a 150sqm…
read moreSLEEP & EAT: Sleep Set design and architecture firms unveiled Sleep & Eat has confirmed the designers and architects who will create this years Sleep + Eat sets, two of which were finalists of The Brit List 2018… Sleep & Eat, which takes place in Olympia London on November 19 – 20, has announced the architecture and design firms that…
read moreFirst AI powered luxury travel festival launches in Dubai The world’s first AI powered luxury travel festival is coming to The Palm, Dubai in February 2020… TFest, the world’s first AI powered luxury travel festival, is a bold new event concept from Private Luxury Events that waves goodbye to the traditional tradeshow format. On The Palm, Dubai, in February 2020, it…
read moreDuravit unveils Happy D.2 Plus in collaboration with sieger design Duravit has teamed up with sieger design to create Happy D.2 Plus, an elegant bathroom series, which is expressive in terms of form and colour… Duravit has teamed up with sieger design to create Happy D.2 Plus. This elegant new bathroom series combines current trends in colour, design, and finishes,…
read moreINTERACTIVE REVIEW: Oddfellows On The Park Located on the fringes of Manchester, Oddfellows On The Park is quirky, timeless and in its own admission ‘a little bit odd’. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes about the hotel that was designed to be disobedient… By the looks of Manchester’s hotel development pipeline, creativity in British interior design and architecture is not limited to…
read moreImproving guest wellbeing with fire Jonathan Smith, product marketing manager – Flame Technology, Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation, explains the wellness benefits of incorporating fire in interior design… Fire has always played an important part in our lives. Evolutionary speaking, it was vital for our development as it provided a source of light, warmth and protection from predators. Move forward a…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Laura Ashley, from homes to hotels One strategic acquisition at a time, Laura Ashley Hotels is injecting quintessentially British charm into the hospitality industry. As Hotel Designs continues to put Hotel Groups under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to commercial designer Kay Cullen and head of brand Nimo Abdi about the company’s growing hotel portfolio… The year…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels arrive at the Comcast Centre, Philadelphia Positioned 1,121 feet high, the hotel will offer unobstructed views from its 48th floor right up to its 60th floor, the location of the buildings summit. Not only will the hotel boast 219 bedrooms, it will also offer guests new restaurant concepts courtesy of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Greg Vernick, an…
read moreFour Seasons Resort Nevis enters final phase of sustainable renovations TAL Design Studios’ two-year reimagining of Caribbean luxury sheltered within Four Seasons Resort Nevis is slated to complete by Q4 of this year.. Situated on the undisturbed shores of a Caribbean island like no other, where regulations state that no building should be taller than a palm tree, Four Seasons…
read moreIHG debuts Hotel Indigo brand in Qatar The signing of the 200-key Hotel Indigo Doha Lugsail marks the brand’s debut in Qatar… Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Qatari holding company Al Sraiya Hotels & Hospitality Group, which is under Al Sraiya Holding Group, to debut the Hotel Indigo brand in Qatar. The hotel will be strategically…
read moreMeet Up North confirms Architextural as Event Partner Leading surface brand Architextural has become an Event Partner for Meet Up North, which takes place on July 1 at Manchester’s Hotel Gotham… Hotel Designs has announced that Architextural has become an Event Partner for its premium northern networking event, Meet Up North. The event, which takes place at Hotel Gotham’s rooftop…
read moreCanopy by Hilton arrives in Asia Pacific region Interior design firm CCD has completed the first Canopy by Hilton in Asia Pacific Region, which opens in Chengdu… Following recent reports of there to be 500 new hotels to arrive in China by 2020, Canopy by Hilton has just debuted in Asia Pacific by opening Canopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre, with dynamic…
read moreIn Conversation With: Jacu Strauss, designer & founder of Lore Studio An architect or a designer can become one of the most dynamic hoteliers, as editor Hamish Kilburn learns when sitting down with Jacu Strauss, the founder of Lore Studio and the mastermind behind some of the world’s most awe-inspiring hotels… “Being a great storyteller is essential,” says designer Jacu…
read moreRockwell Group to design theatre-themed hotel in Broadway, New York Leading design firm Rockwell Group has announced the design of Olio, a hotel opening May 2020 in the heart of Manhattan’s theatre district of Broadway… US-based design firm Rockwell Group will design the interiors of Olio, New York City’s highly anticipated hotel that is slated to open in May of…
read moreSloane Place Hotel in Chelsea unveils eclectic décor The new 27-key Sloane Place Hotel opens in the heart of Chelsea and is complete with eclectic décor by JSJ Design… Sloane Place has opened a 27-bedroom boutique hotel, café-bar and restaurant adjoining The Sloane Club in Chelsea, London. Hospitality interior design studio, JSJ Design were hired by Queensway, who acquired The Sloane Club in…
read moreMINIVIEW: Hard Rock Hotel London In spectacular fashion, as expected, Hard Rock Hotel London has opened its doors, adding 900 stylish rooms to the Capital’s hotel scene. Hotel Designs took a peak inside… Positioned on the corner of Oxford Street at Marble Arch, Hard Rock Hotel London has arrived, catering to the needs of both business and leisure travelers from…
read moreHyatt Centric brand to enter into Greater China Located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island, the hotel will mark the Hyatt Centric brand’s entry into Greater China… Following China being identified as a major international hotel design hotspot, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Sun Hung Kai Properties…
read moreHotel Designs becomes media partner for Outstanding Property Award London Hotel Designs become an official media partner for the Outstanding Property Award London as editor Hamish Kilburn is confirmed on the jury… The Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL), which honours innovation and talent in the most exceptional projects globally within property development, interior design and architecture, has confirmed Hotel Designs as an…
read moreSocial hotel brand to arrive in Malaysia Ormond Group’s new social hotel brand, MoMo’s, will debut in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in October of this year… MoMo’s, Ormond Group’s new playful hospitality concept, will launch its first property in central Kuala Lumpur within the eclectic Chow Kit neighborhood this October. Home to 99 guest rooms, MoMo’s KL will be a…
read moreHow colour is making a comeback in the bathroom To conclude our time putting bathrooms under the spotlight, Crosswater explains why colour is making a comeback in the hotel bathroom… The interior design of a hotel guestroom is extremely important. After all, this is effectively a home-from-home – a place of security to rest after a busy day. Just as universal…
read more5 examples of art outside the frame at Clerkenwell Design Week Clerkenwell Design Week once again inspired designers, architects and Londoners alike to celebrate London as a creative design hub. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies five installations that took art outside the frame… In seven exhibitions across London’s much-loved design district, exhibitors at Clerkenwell Design Week displayed the latest products and…
read moreLondon Design Festival unveils sneak peek of its 2019 collaborations and events At an exclusive press conference at the Victoria & Albert Museum, the organisers and close partners of London Design Festival lifted the veil on just some of the collaborations, concepts and talent that will be displayed at the week-long festival between September 14 – 22. Editor Hamish Kilburn…
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