Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsBerlin’s elegant business hotel in the centre of West-Berlin just had a facelift in the public areas. The new style seamlessly blends Swiss tradition and a contemporary lush colour palette, high-quality materials and a cunning light-concept. The combination both complements the cutting-edge design of Gerkan Marg & Partner architects, yet lends the space a harmonious, cosy feeling. It’s been nipped,…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World, the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that its member, Barcelona Princess redecorated their rooms and created a themed Loft with the creative brand Desigual living. Located on Barcelona’s world-famous Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona Princess is a stylish and contemporary hotel that is constantly looking for new ideas. 18 rooms and two…
read moreA new hotel concept which combines quality oversized guestrooms with secure, full-sized, on-property garages for vehicles and tools, has opened in Crystal City, Texas in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale.The Derrick Lodge houses 50 oversized interior corridor guest rooms, each with ample living space including a bedroom and living room, two workstations, a 129-channel Direct TV package with…
read moreBrintons brings further creative innovation to their Vector design collection with the introduction of a newly designed Guestrooms and Corridors bespoke package.The latest chapter in the Vector Concepts collection offers designs which have been carefully chosen for the hospitality sector, providing a new approach in the creativity and use of carpet in corridors and hotel guestrooms. The designs in the…
read moreThe endlessly stylish and resilient Suite carpet concept from Lano Flooring Solutions continues to provide leisure and hospitality environments with the utmost in style, comfort and performance, providing designer colours and fine stripes in the stock collectionas well as a bespoke custom concept service.A tufted graphics range renowned for its stylish linear stripe, Suite’s stock collection offers a minimalist look,…
read moreCOMO Hotels and Resorts has recently unveiled a detailed design concept for Point Yamu by COMO, a new resort in Thailand with interiors by Italian architect and designer, Paola Navone.Opening Summer 2013, Point Yamu on Phuket will be the Italian-born Navone’s first ever hotel project, her powerful vision bringing a fresh aesthetic to Thailand while reflecting the group’s ongoing commitment…
read moreWestin Hotels & Resorts announces that it is applying its industry leading, design-driven approach to the new public space design, allowing travellers to stay balanced, refreshed and connected on the road. Designed with guests’ well-being in mind, the new lobby concept serves as a modern-day oasis for today’s demanding travellers by incorporating natural design elements, flexible and functional zoning and…
read moreUnder the name aQi Europe’s biggest holiday hotelier, TUI Hotels & Resorts, created the lifestyle hotel brand positioned in the budget leisure segment. The brand name aQi is derived from the Spanish aquí, which means here, hereabouts, hither. The name symbolises the characteristic relation and reference of the hotel to its location. In line with the brand slogan “Life, sheer…
read moreHilton London Olympia has unveiled its redesigned bar and restaurant, Society. The re-launch sees the introduction of new menus by Executive Head Chef Grant Ferguson, and the creation of a new logo identity, designed by cutting-edge agency, Social.The concept behind the bar and restaurant has been inspired by the Victorian era in Kensington, which is typified by a sophisticated sense…
read moreIdeal Standard, a leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, has launched its new Concept Vanity range, a new furniture and basin collection. Designed by Ideal Standard’s non-executive Design Director Robin Levien, the new Concept Vanity collection is a perfect addition to the already successful Concept collection. With its minimal, timeless, and elegant design the new additions bring a…
read moreVilleroy & Boch is remodelling its project business with a completely new concept and an abundance of customized offers. To launch this concept Villeroy & Boch are proud to announce the opening of their first 360° Projects showroom in London. Cleverly segmented into four stages based on clearly defined pricing levels, each is colour coded to ensure easy navigation through…
read moreThe first Swissôtel Living, a new, exclusive residence concept by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, was recently unveiled at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul. Sixty-three elegant apartments in a range of sizes, from studios to 1 – 3 bedrooms, offer the ultimate in style and luxury, and allow guests to enjoy the full range of hotel services within the comfort of their…
read morePivot/slide-in hardware systems are multi-functional wizards. They create space in front of the cabinet and provide unobstructed access to its entire content. Hafele UK are proud to present a new hardware system of this kind that will set new standards in the field of high-end furniture construction and interior design. HAWA-Concepta 25/30/50 for wood and glass doors was first presented…
read moreAxminster Carpets has launched another major development in its impressive range of commercial carpet services with Graphics Concepts. Ideal for specifiers looking for bespoke tufted carpet that can meet explicit design and performance demands, Graphics Concepts allows the creation of not only custom colours, but also patterns and texture. With the ability to select from different carpet weights and qualities,…
read moreZel prepares to open its second hotel in Spain this summer The brand created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafa Nadal plans to bring its innovative ‘Mediterranean House’ concept to the crystal-clear waters of Tossa de Mar as part of its ambitious pipeline… Zel has commenced the year with new expansion projects, as announced at Fitur by Meliá’s Chairman and…
read moreRuby Hotels announces first project in Sweden Award-winning German hotel group Ruby has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its first project in Sweden. The Munich-based hotel brand was founded in 2013 and has seen success in its structure and appeal to young professionals looking for an affordable and contemporary form of luxury hospitality. With the expansion…
read moreGROHE SPA returns to Milan with a transformative experience GROHE is preparing to showcase pieces of its premium sub-brand GROHE SPA at Milan Design week scheduled for next month, where it will be crafting a sanctuary of well-being in the heart of Milan… With over 30,000 visitors, the Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ awarded GROHE SPA installation at the…
read moreThe Hoxton is waltzing into Vienna Settling into a Carl Appel-designed modernist landmark, and drawing on stylistic cues from its 1950 architecture The Hoxton Vienna prepares to open its doors… Set in the heart of the 3rd district, behind the striking original marble façade, The Hoxton, Vienna presents a layered aesthetic that mixes mid-century Austrian design with rich textures, geometric…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023 With The Brit List 2023 hot off the press, showcasing the profiles of the leading interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain, Hotel Designs is delivering a three-part editorial series, starting with The Brit List Interior Designers, and now continuing the story with the Brit List Architects of 2023… As hotel…
read moreME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific ME Guangzhou is set to open in 2027, becoming, what Meliá describes as, “a benchmark hotel for modernity and luxury in China…” Meliá Hotels International, a hotel group that has actioned an aggressive growth plan in recent years, has announced ME Guangzhou, a collaboration between ME by Meliá and Guangzhou Aocheng Investment Company…
read moreIn conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space. We sat down with its founder, Wei Xiao (萧威), to find out a little more about its creative journey… Zhengyin Art works closely with interior designers in providing bespoke art work and installations. From briefing to…
read moreIn conversation with: Tim Rundle, Creative Consultant for Morgan We recently caught up with with designer Tim Rundle to talk about his work with Morgan along with the broader conversation on British furniture design, collaboration and craft… Industrial designer Tim Rundle and British furniture designer and manufacturer Morgan, have a relationship that encompasses not only the two furniture collections on…
read moreSparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest Sparcstudio has worked alongside Center Parcs own spa experts to help create and design the new ‘Forest Spa’ concept for Center Parcs. This is the fourth ‘Forest Spa’ concept to launch, designed by the team… Following a £6.5 million investment and a large-scale re-development project, Aqua Sana Longleat Forest has finally and fully opened…
read morePanel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, shares his takeaways from a recent panel discussion he hosted, inside the Poltrona Frau showroom in London. On the sofa with him was Marie Soliman, Co-Founder of Bergman Design House and Jessica Morrison, Senior Associate at G.A Group. The topic? Fusing creativity through meaningful collaborations… Design collaboration…
read moreSpace Copenhagen redefines luxury in Porto inside The Largo Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Singe Bindlev Henriksen, the Founders of Space Copenhagen, to understand the design layers inside The Largo. The new luxury hotel that has just arrived in Porto has an unconventional narrative, told largely through materials… Six years in the making, from concept to…
read moreA design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Champalimaud Design returns this iconic landmark, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, to its palatial design splendour with overarching concepts originating from the destination’s layered and ancient history – a rich story of ‘The Land where the Ocean meets the Desert’… The concept for the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is inspired…
read morePanel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces The sun was shining outside, while inside YOTEL Manchester, MEET UP North was throwing a light on design and blurring boundaries, as Editor Hamish Kilburn, along with three leading designers in their fields, moved – both literally and figuratively – through some key design touchpoints… Taking an animated approach, the panel discussion, created to…
read moreEditor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design To conclude Pride Month 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares a behind-the-scenes on the significance of one interview that was published this month, while also giving his pick of impactful stories and reviews written recently, including the launch of The Brit List Awards 2023… When James Bermingham, this month’s ‘cover…
read moreIn conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International As Senior Associate of Spa Development at ESPA International, Melanie Kershaw knows exactly what is required to provide both hotel operators and guests a multifaceted spa experience. On a recent trip to the ESPA flagship spa at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, writer Pauline Brettell sat down with her to find out…
read moreRoundtable: defining the next wellness trends Wellness has been high on the design agenda for some time with hotels and the hospitality arena more broadly, having identified it as both a key concern and an important differentiator. Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with six designers in the Dornbracht Design Studio at C.P. Hart Waterloo to uncover the path wellness is…
read moreCase study: designing a new dining experience inside Harvey Nichols Less than six months old, Lucarelli is a new restaurant that is sheltered inside Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London. To add flavour to this month’s feature exploring public areas, we spoke to the designers at Flair Studio to learn more… In August 2022, a unique opportunity presented itself for FlairStudio…
read moreFaern Arosa Altein – a contemporary alpine escape London design studio Run for the Hills has completed its first full-hotel commission, Faern Arosa Altein, which is set on the snow-clad slopes of Switzerland… Standing on a hillside within the beautiful national park resort of Arosa, Faern Arosa Altein is part of the Faern Resorts portfolio, a collection of resorts in…
read moreIca Studio wins Architectural Excellence Award Ica Studio, an architecture and interior design studio regarded as one of the world’s leading hotel architecture and design practices, has won the Architectural Excellence Award at the 2023 Scottish Property Awards for its India Buildings project, now home to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh… The Scottish Property Awards is an independent competition, which honours the…
read moreInside Virgin Hotels New York City The latest destination from Sir Richard Branson’s luxury lifestyle hotel brand, Virgin Hotels, brings a fresh hospitality concept to New York City’s NoMad Neighbourhood… There are many synergies between New York City and the Virgin Hotels – quiet, conventional and forgettable are not within their vocabulary. The hotel brand that recently opened a property…
read moreEstablished in Dubai, Bagnodesign by Sanipex Group is now present in more than 40 countries, chosen by some of the most acclaimed interior designer houses and leading architects for prestigious projects on a global level. The Sanipex Group project division is in fact the premier choice for industry professionals working across a variety of projects. No project is too big…
read moreLedsC4 unveils new decorative lighting innovations The new designs from LedsC4 offer greater design customisation with options for a limitless creative experience… New look, new lights – LedsC4 is launching its new catalogue to coincide with its change of visual identity, a creative project that bears the mark of the Mucho studio with artistic direction from interior designer Isern Serra.…
read moreRosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced a return to Turtle Creek Dallas with its fifth standalone residential development. Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek, pays tribute to the brand’s birthplace with a design that embraces the destination’s unique history and natural beauty… Turtle Creek, Dallas is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable…
read moreIn conversation with: Marcos Cain, Founder of Stickman Tribe Award-winning design studio Stickman Tribe is known for approaching design challenges creatively while connecting to the unique customs and heritage of each new development site. With the studios’ work within the new W Dubai Mina Seyahi receiving a lot of attention, writer Pauline Brettell caught up with Principal and Founder Marcos…
read moreKen Hu, President of CCD, on the language of hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Ken Hu, President and Principal Partner at CCD, who for more than 30 years has been putting culture and history first in order to nail down descriptive design narratives in hotel design… Whatever the tool used, whether it is art, architecture, materials or…
read moreIn conversation with: Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala, CEO of Naumi Hotels Naumi Hotels is a family-owned business that has a refreshing approach to hospitality – the design and sustainability-led hotel group is giving the industry a serious shake-up with husband and wife duo Arshiya and Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala leading the way… Having recently opened the doors on the seventh property in its portfolio,…
read morePart 73: Specifying lighting for luxury restaurants For our next guide, the team at lighting manufacturer Northern Lights talk us through what’s on the menu when it comes to lighting design in luxury restaurants… When it comes to bar and restaurant design, lighting plays a critical role in influencing everything from operations and food preparation, through to guest satisfaction, length…
read moreAccor & Ennismore to open 28 hotels in Southeast Asia this year Accor and Ennismore will expand their portfolio with a series of new hotels across Southeast Asia in the year ahead. Here are some of our top picks… The opening of Gleneagles Townhouse was the beginning of a new chapter for Ennismore, a landmark hotel that opened two years…
read moreThe Ned arrives in Doha Situated along the beautiful Al Corniche waterfront in the former site of the Ministry of Interior, The Ned Doha debuts as the third property for The Ned private members club and hotel, and its first in the Middle East… Founded in 2017, The Ned originated in London in the former Midland Bank headquarters, designed by…
read moreOrient Express unveils new Presidential Suite Establishing the design icon with its rich history, while looking firmly to the future, the Orient Express headed to Miami for International Design Miami to reveal its Presidential Suite via an original immersive experience, complete with virtual reality… Having had a ‘sneak peek’ into the Orient Express La Dolce Vita before its inaugural voyage,…
read more7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022 Editor Hamish Kilburn cuts through the greenwashing noise to look back at the projects, products and people that defined a new era of sustainability in hotel design and hospitality this year… Have we finally entered into an era where greenwashing has been erased and bold, meaningful products and projects are stealing the…
read moreHyatt expands Inclusive Collection to Portugal Hyatt has announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – to Portugal with Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina, marking the Inclusive Collection’s entry into a fourth European country, and representing the latest milestone in Hyatt’s intentional global brand expansion in…
read moreCircular shower solutions from GROHE With nearly one third of Europeans living in areas experiencing water strain, GROHE has taken up the challenge, exploring new and innovative solutions to transform how we use water in the home with a recycling shower concept to combat water scarcity… GROHE has unveiled a new water-recycling shower concept, expanding the brand’s range of bathroom…
read moreExclusive video: the making of The Other House (part two) Rounding off Hotel Designs’ exclusive editorial series in style, which has seen us following the making of The Other House South Kensington, from concept to completion, Editor Hamish Kilburn returns to a now completed and fully open hotel to speak to the developer, the architect and the designer behind London’s…
read moreIca Studio – hospitality, architecture and interiors. Ica Studio is an architecture and interior design studio, creating welcome change around the world. Established in 2003, it is regarded as one of the world’s leading hotel architecture and design practices. Its team of architects and interior designers collaborate to bring the very best ideas to clients all around the world —…
read moreLISTEN NOW: Ep 19 of DESIGN POD explores unconventional design details The dynamic design duo from INODA + SVEJE sit on the DESIGN POD sofa with Editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss the inspiration behind the three new product designs that they created for the Minotti 2022 Collection, as well as sharing the secrets behind working with your life partner… Kicking…
read more2022 Collection by Minotti: a global expression of pure style Italian furniture brand Minotti has arguably made the most noise at Salone del Mobile 2022 than any other brand when presenting its 2022 Collection to the world for the first time. Editor Hamish Kilburn is in Milan with the team at Minotti London to exclusively meet this year’s designers and to…
read moreLive roundtable: a personal approach to surface design In Hotel Designs’ second roundtable in association with Arte, Editor Hamish Kilburn gathers a handful of leading interior designers to discuss surface design beyond today’s trends… A lot has changed since Hotel Designs was last in the Arte showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Putting shifting trends, lifestyle evolutions and pandemics aside,…
read more#7 Circadian lighting: rethinking our relationship with time & light Circadian lighting and science is shaping the way in which hotel buildings are created and designed. Inside, lighting is altering how guests use and journey through spaces, as well as how they experience wellness. In our latest article in the Hotel Designs Lab series, Ari Peralta, Founder of Arigami, interviews…
read moreArchitectural ironmongery solutions from Häfele Full of striking visuals and architectural details, Häfele has launched its brand new architectural ironmongery brochure… The specification arm of furniture, fixtures and fittings manufacturer and distributor Häfele UK, has produced the most detailed brochure of the company’s Projects 360˚ team to date. It displays a vast assortment of ironmongery items that have been carefully…
read moreLeaflike takes the lead with biophilic design initiatives Not content with simply supplying the greenery to enhance biophilic inspired interiors, Leaflike has been digging deeper into sustainability and biophilic design on every level of their business to make sure that going green goes beyond the leaves and the mosses, but is integral to the makeup of the company from production…
read moreApartment Hotel ROOST puts down roots in Cleveland The opening of ROOST Cleveland, a concept known for bridging boutique hotel with apartment style living, marks the first location outside of Philadelphia for the ROOST brand and the first high-design extended-stay hotel concept for the city of Cleveland… ROOST Apartment Hotel, the high design extended stay concept from Method Co., the…
read moreSpaceInvader designs interior scheme for new Tribe Hotel in Malta Leading Manchester-based design studio SpaceInvader has created the interiors scheme for a new Tribe Hotel within Malta’s fast-developing airport city complex. Here’s what we know… Tribe, a new and rapidly growing hotel brand from Accor with three properties from Paris to Perth, has more than 38 hotels in the pipeline.…
read moreIn Conversation With: Paola Navone, interior design muse for COMO The Italian designer and talent behind several COMO projects, Paola Navone, talks to Pauline Brettell about her inspiration, love of travel, and her latest COMO design collaboration at COMO Le Montrachet… From Thailand to Tuscany, paging through the Paola Navone’s COMO portfolio is a journey in both design and destination.…
read moreWhy architectural ironmongery is key to successful hotel design The individual components of a hotel are cherry picked to strike the perfect balance between aesthetic and functionality. To achieve this, architectural ironmongery is crucial, says Paul Smith, Head of Specification Sales at Häfele UK… As hotel design projects progress, budget limitations sometimes mean the teams have to swap the originally…
read more‘First in’ to review the newly renovated Hotel Colón Gran Meliá In the heart of Seville, the iconic Hotel Colón Gran Meliá re-emerges from lockdown showcasing a sophisticated first impression that’s timeless design effortlessly takes it into a new era. Editor Hamish Kilburn is among those ‘first in’ to explore the newly renovated hotel – and while there, he manages…
read moreHIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design With quietness at its core, the nestwell installation at HIX explored the theme of responsible wellness in hotel design. The collaborative and multi-layered journey, spearheaded by nestwell, involved leading interior designers and architects from Sieger Design, Studio Carter, and Studio Corkinho, all of whom put forward concepts of slow…
read moreInspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation London-based design studio Saar Zafrir Design, unveils its latest project, a complete redesign of the previously abandoned Galei Kinneret Hotel, one of Israel’s first luxury hotels… Initially built in 1946, the original Galei Kinneret was one of Israel’s first luxury hotels founded by entrepreneur Lotte Eisenberg, and was inspired by a…
read moreCult Hotels and Hypnos collaborate in pursuit of sustainable luxury Cult Hotels’ ambition to bring its game-changing new concept to the market includes providing guests with an exceptional sleep experience with Hypnos Contract Beds… Cult Hotels is the brainchild of Julian Dunkerton, Co-Founder of fashion giant Superdry and the highly successful Cotswold’s hotel and restaurant portfolio, The Lucky Onion. Dunkerton…
read moreLifestyle brand Locke opens second hotel in Dublin Set to become a new hub for culture and entertainment in the city Beckett Locke brings its home-meets-hotel concept to the centre of Dublin’s thriving docklands area… As a brand that isn’t prepared to waste time procrastinating, Locke is seriously catching up to – dare we say ‘taking over from’ – the…
read moreYOTEL moves into Manchester Global hotel brand YOTEL, renowned for challenging the status quo of the traditional hotel stay, is bringing its innovative hospitality concept to the city centre of Manchester, this month as the brand opens its newest hotel in Deansgate. We thought we would take a closer look… Rebranding the Qbic hotel on the corner of iconic Deansgate…
read moreLanserhof to open first island hotel in Spring 2022 Lanserhof, Europe’s leader in innovative health, has announced that it will open its first island hotel in 2022. Located in Sylt, the 55-key luxury hotel will be designed by internationally renowned architect Christoph Ingenhoven, and will shelter a cutting-edge wellness experience under a contemporary roof. Here’s what we know… Arriving in…
read moreFrances Bildner Expressive Arts is the result of many years in the business of providing fine art for public and private spaces. Work from the brand can be found in collections in Europe, the UK, and the United States, across a wide range of business environments from hospitality to property to the media and private collectors with both original and commissioned…
read moreRock Galpin: “My new furniture collection is like a human hug” A few years and a pandemic after editor Hamish Kilburn first put forward Rock Galpin as the designer that furniture brand Morgan should work with next, the collaboration has reached a milestone with the unveiling of the Lugano Collection. Ahead of its official reveal this week, Kilburn exclusively caught…
read moreExclusive: Meet the founders of Translation Architecture Nicholas De Klerk (a former Director at Aukett Swanke) and Sze Wei Lee (a former Associate at Aukett Swanke) have teamed up to launch a new design and architecture studio. Based in London, Translation Architecture is on a mission to translate innovate ideas into extraordinary spaces on tomorrow’s hospitality scene. Editor Hamish Kilburn…
read moreUnion Investment acquires new operators for hotels in New York City and Portland Union Investment has acquired two new, big-name operators, Motel One and Curio by Hilton, for its hotels in New York City and Portland. Here’s what we know… The developer Union Investment has signed two leading operators for hotels in New York and Portland, both of which are…
read moreDesigning Hotel Indigo Warsaw inside an antique tenement house Hotel Indigo Warsaw is sheltered under a spectacular architectural shell. We spoke to the team at Kulczyński Architekt Workshop to understand the challenges and triumphs of designing the city’s latest boutique hotel… In the Warsaw City Centre, in the tenement house at Smolna 40 Street, there is Hotel Indigo Wasaw –…
read moreBest design hotels to visit in Portugal With Portugal being on the ‘green list’ when it comes to travel from the UK – for now, at least – editor Hamish Kilburn shares some hotel gems, from Lisbon to Porto and everything in between, that you may or may not be familiar of… The floodgates into Portugal have opened (kind of).…
read moreNew bathroom products from Gessi explore gender in design New bathroom products from Gessi cater for designers trying to achieve masculine and feminine design aesthetics in wellness spaces. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Variety is the spice of life, is the message we are receiving when hearing all about Gessi’s latest news. The bathroom brand has made a name for itself…
read moreChecking in to The Mayfair Townhouse, London’s ‘dandiest’ hotel “If only these walls could talk, my job would have been so much easier,” admits art curator Minda Dowling to editor Hamish Kilburn as he checks in to explore the design narrative, drawn up by Goddard Littlefair, that spectacularly and effortlessly unfolds inside The Mayfair Townhouse… Following what must have been…
read moreRichmond unveils new bar inside Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest The new bar, Múzsa, inside Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest, is a masterclass in the evolution of the hotel lobby space, an area within the hotel that interior design firm Richmond International continue to set new design and hospitality standards in… Award-winning hospitality design specialists, Richmond International, unveil resplendent lobby-bar…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: how to gatecrash! With The Brit List Awards 2020 taking place this Thursday (at 14:00 UK time), there is no need to gatecrash, as it is completely free to attend this year’s virtual award ceremony… You won’t hear phrase “if you’re not on the list, you’re not coming in” at this year’s The Brit List…
read moreA hotel for the design-savvy traveller, created by Tara Bernerd & Partners Tara Bernerd & Partners lends expertise to the first of a new hotel brand by Palace Hotel Group… Conceptualised with the design-conscious traveller in mind, Zentis Osaka, which opened its doors this summer, seeks to raise the bar on select-service hospitality for a design-centric and contemporary audience. The…
read moreVirtual roundtable: lighting solutions for tomorrow’s hotel Following a number of recent roundtables where lighting was unintentionally put under the spotlight, Hotel Designs collaborates with innovative lighting expert Moritz Waldemeyer and a number of designers to understand lighting’s role in tomorrow’s hotel… There is arguably no one in the industry who is more dedicated, more aware and more creative in…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn updated and improved under new ownership Bespoke lighting manufacturer Dernier & Hamlyn has moved to new, premium premises in Chessington… Dernier & Hamlyn’s new HQ incorporates a state-of-the-art studio where clients can work with the company’s design team to progress their lighting designs from concept to reality. Significant investment is also being made in manufacturing and finishing…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn is one of a select few British companies that designs and manufactures bespoke light fittings in the UK. Renowned for products of the highest quality, its team of specialists designs, manufactures and refurbishes pendants, chandeliers and other lighting individually made to meet designers’ and their clients’ specific requirements. Image credit: Dernier & Hamlyn Lighting made by Dernier &…
read more5 minutes with: Ian Gell, head of new product design at Aqualisa Following the launch of Aqualisa Smart Quartz Collection of showers, Hotel Designs catches up with Ian Gell, the brand’s head of new product design… The recent launch of the new Aqualisa Smart Quartz Collection of showers shows that the shower brand is firmly in the driving seat for innovative…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: entries close this week Designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers have until August 27 (this Thursday) to submit your free entry for The Brit List Awards 2020… The Brit List Awards 2020 is Hotel Designs annual nationwide search to find the top designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers who are operating in Britain. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT…
read moreInside Selina Brighton, a new rough-edged boutique jewel Selina Brighton is a 31-key boutique hotel that is about to open its doors to an experience-led hospitality adventure on the South Coast. Ahead of its opening, editor Hamish Kilburn takes a peek inside… Selina, the experience-led hospitality group for the modern nomadic traveller, has opened its third property this summer with…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: entries close soon! Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers: the deadline to submit your free entry for The Brit List Awards 2020 closes on August 27 (two weeks from today)… Free to enter, The Brit List Awards 2020 is Hotel Designs’ nationwide search to find the top designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers who are…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: applications are open and FREE FREE TO APPLY: Hotel Designs’ The Brit List Awards is back for another year to identify the leading interiors designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers operating in Britain… Following last year’s spectacular event, The Brit List Awards is back for another year, and the nationwide search to find Britain’s leading interior…
read moreMINIVIEW: Designing a ‘bare foot luxury spa’ at Sopwell House Design studio Sparcstudio created a relaxed, yet elegant design concept to the recently refurbished £14 million Cottonmill Club spa within Sopwell House in St Albans, Hertfordshire… Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, on the outskirts of historic St Albans in England, the Club at Cottonmill within Sopwell House was unveiled…
read moreLusso Stone: achieving luxury status in surface design Renowned for designing and creating bespoke, luxury bathroom spaces, Lusso Stone’s talented designers can offer a truly unique service designed to your exact specifications… Whether clients are looking to develop their own ideas or undertake a modification to an existing bathroom product, the team at Lusso Stone will work with customers every…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Technology’s role in tomorrow’s hotel with Jason Bradbury On June 23, Hotel Designs hosted its first ever virtual conference. To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed tech influencer and the former presenter of The Gadget Show Jason Bradbury to discuss technology’s role in tomorrow’s hotel… Following a warm welcome from…
read moreA new generation of luxury: Curating art for hotels As international art consultants, Artelier specialises in curating art for luxury hospitality, residential, yacht and aviation projects. Here, the brand explains how art curation is vast becoming the new luxury on the international hotel design scene… When travelling the world in pursuit of new experiences or as part of a sophisticated…
read moreIllumination Physics is a designer and manufacturer of specialist LED lighting equipment aimed primarily at the architectural, hotel, resort and themed entertainment markets. We are project orientated. We design products specifically for the precise circumstances of each building and design intention. We are experts in façade lighting integration and industry leaders in the creation of bespoke lighting features, both indoors…
read moreFounded in 2012 Harris Jackson is a Hampshire based interior design practice working in the residential & boutique hotel sector. At the helm of Harris Jackson is Samantha Crockett who has over twenty years’ experience in the design industry in various realms. Based in Lymington on the edge of the New Forest, the Harris Jackson studio encompasses both London and…
read more5 minutes with: Interior designer, Yuna Megre Following the impressive VIP Suite that was unveiled Sleep & Eat 2019, interior designer Yuna Megre joins editor Hamish Kilburn for a five-minute chat on how the design concept came together… It was one of the most popular elements of last year’s Sleep & Eat. Not only was the VIP Suite fit for…
read moreThe Brit List designers of 2019 (Part 1) In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We start by profiling The Brit List Designers of 2019 (in alphabetical order)… The Brit List 2019 is Hotel Designs’ annual nationwide search to identify the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top…
read moreCASE STUDY: How YOTEL utilised space in design and hospitality In the wake of a plethora of announcements regarding hotel openings to expand the YOTEL portfolio, editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the hotel brand’s CEO, Hurbert Viriot, to understand more about the company’s ethos and methods to grow… It’s safe to say that the international hotel design and hospitality…
read moreMoxy Hotels opens third property in New York City Moxy NYC East Village shelters stylish and affordable design-driven guestrooms, co-working spaces, and four new dynamic F&B areas… Marriott International’s quirky lifestyle brand, Moxy, which currently has 44 hotels in America, Europe and Asia, makes it a hatrick in New York City, with the unveiling of its third property in the…
read moreMINIVIEW: Discreet luxury unveiled by Nicky Dobree in the heart of Vejer To complete the Concept to Completion series with Nicky Dobree, Hotel Designs is given the keys to finally unlock the majestic heavy doors of pure luxury inside Plaza 18… Up until now, the designer Nicky Dobree has been synonymous with luxury Alpine chalet design and most recently very…
read moreIn Conversation With: Felipe Ávila da Costa, CEO of Infraspeak Arriving in the UK, Infraspeak is a powerful platform that offers fully customisable, sustainable technology for the hospitality market. Hotel Designs sits down with the company’s CEO and co-founder, Felipe Ávila da Costa, to find out more… For years, the industry has been crying out for a platform that has been…
read moreLeading designers and architects spoke at the inaugural IDAS Taking place yesterday at Hilton London Tower Bridge, the Interior Design & Architecture Summit sheltered some interesting debates for designers and architects – all of which looped back to the elephant-in-the-room topic, sustainability in our hotels and cities… The sold-out inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) took place yesterday at…
read moreChecking in to University Arms, Cambridge Combining the best of British interior design and architecture, the University Arms in Cambridge is an effortless reflection of old and new. Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to the Franklin Suite – and spoke to the leaders behind the project – to unearth the fascinating design story that’s written inside… In the race for…
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