Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsFort Capital, the Miami-based private real estate investment company, announced yesterday it has entered into an agreement with Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to brand and manage The Surf Club, a 9-acre property on the Atlantic Ocean in Surfside, Florida which Fort Capital acquired in 2012. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club will have approximately 80…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel Milano has unveiled a beautiful new look for its celebrated Fashion and Royal Suites as part of its ongoing room refurbishment project.Renovated in collaboration with interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, both suites were designed with the idea of creating unparalleled luxury spaces, characterised by a defined look and feel. Located in the Hotel’s casa ringhiera wing, the suites…
read moreMark your calendar: set amid lush Florida woodlands and pools is a lakeside resort that promises to be unlike any other. Luxurious accommodations, dining par excellence, a sumptuous Spa, extensive light-filled meeting and celebration spaces, and acres upon acres of recreational pursuits from golf and tennis to basketball and waterslides await at the new Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt…
read moreConstructed in 1817 this heritage-listed building, also known as the Lion Palace has been converted in to a luxury hotel by ReardonSmith Architects. The Lion Palace was originally an apartment building for Russian royalty which was guarded by two marble lions originally sculpted for the Medici family in Florence by Paolo Triscorni. The hotel has 183 guest rooms and 26…
read moreJust minutes from Hong Kong and within hopping distance from Guangzhou and Macau is a completely different destination: Shenzhen. Already well known to the electronics industries and the banking and financial world, this modern powerhouse city is to become more accessible than ever before with the opening of the new Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen.Located in the heart of the vibrant…
read moreThe portfolio of Four Seasons hotels set in historic buildings in Europe’s most important cities is expanding again with the development of the Canalejas Project in Madrid, Spain. With a planned opening within the next four years, the hotel will be the company’s first in Spain.“As Four Seasons continues its expansion into the world’s most desirable destinations, Madrid has long…
read moreHistoric palace next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral prepares for rebirth as Russia’s most exciting new hotel and meeting place. New-built, high up in Peter’s Square A corner mansion then ascended; And where its lofty perron ended Two sentry lions stood at guard like living things, And kept their ward with paw uplifted.Immortalised in Alexander Pushkin’s 1833 poem The Bronze Horseman,…
read moreFollowing a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania has officially opened its doors. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction of the brand to the region…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts has now started an official countdown to the opening of its newest restoration project – the 177-room Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace, St Petersburg. Designed in 1817 by French architect Auguste de Montferrand as a Russian Palace, the Hotel represents possibly Four Seasons’ most ambitious and culturally important project in its more than 50-year history.…
read moreThe Four Seasons Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan is the latest European hotel to open as part of the Four Seasons group and boasts an interior design to the highest quality by London based company, Richmond.Boasting the most spacious guest rooms in Baku, the hotel is positioned prominently on the Caspian waterfront promenade and its striking nine storey classical architecture makes it…
read moreWhere do you want to go next? For many, the answer this year will undoubtedly be Baku. As football fans worldwide look forward to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this Autumn, and the country’s first Four Seasons now welcoming guests, the capital of Azerbaijan is clearly marked on the world map. What was once a well-kept secret among…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts celebrates a homecoming of sorts with the opening of a new 259-room flagship hotel in Toronto, Canada, where the company was founded more than 50 years ago. The opening is a significant milestone in a growth strategy that includes expansion in every corner of the world. “The new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a showcase…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel Guangzhou held its official opening ceremony on the 23rd July 2012, celebrating the dawn of a new era of luxury hospitality in China’s third largest metropolitan area. Rising 103 stories above the Pearl River, the new Guangzhou International Finance Centre (GZIFC) building’s top 30 floors are now home to Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou.“We are particularly pleased to…
read moreWith six terraces offering a 360 degree view of Paris and 160 square metres (1,630 square feet) of pure luxury, this new Penthouse confirms the landmark Hotel’s intention not to rest on its laurels but on the contrary, to pursue its search for excellence by constantly reinventing itself. Designed as a real Parisian pied-à-terre, The Penthouse offers a romantic hideaway…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a long term management agreement with the owners of Bilila Lodge, a resort in the Serengeti National Park, and is now operating the property, which will be upgraded and renamed Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania in Autumn 2012.“We have long wanted to expand into Sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences…
read moreWith its 50th birthday having been celebrated last year, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, which started as one hotel in Toronto, has now expanded to 86 hotels in 35 countries. This summer sees the company’s flagship and hometown property to a new location at 60 Yorkville Avenue.The landmark Hotel will offer an immaculately designed two-story spa, Café Boulud and dbar…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to be at the forefront of digital innovation in the luxury travel industry with the introduction of a new, highly experiential global website. The new fourseasons.com offers an immersive and user-friendly experience, combined with rich global content, impactful design and social media integration. Guests can transport themselves to a distinctive Four Seasons destination with…
read moreRising from an ancient north African capital, an oasis worlds away and yet easily accessed from major European gateways is now welcoming sun seekers, romantics, adventurers, spa aficionados, history buffs, gourmands, intrepid shoppers and fun-loving families. Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech is a 40-acre (16 hectare) walled resort within Morocco’s most exciting city, with 141 rooms and suites, three dining options…
read moreCreated by renowned designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the classical contemporary interior of the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is a sophisticated scheme showcasing British traditional quality at its very best. Classic Corinthian column table lamps from Chelsom featuring fine brass castings with clear glass centres have been used for the bedsides, set against rich walnut panelled walls and tartan…
read moreIt was 41 years ago in January that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened the Inn on the Park in London, its first European property and one that would help define the brand as it expanded around the world. Today (31st January), as the company celebrates its 50th birthday year, Four Seasons returns to Mayfair – and sets a course…
read moreHigh in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Vail invites year-round outdoor pursuits from skiing and snowboarding to hiking and golfing, plus offers lively nightlife, great food and boutique shopping. Life in Vail centres in Vail Village, and beginning this winter, Four Seasons Resort Vail will be at the heart of it all.Located in the European-style alpine community of Vail Village, the…
read moreJAB Anstoetz launches the new Four Seasons collection, taking inspiration from the coastal towns of Massachusetts. The New England collection features all-American inspired patterns from stripes and houndstooth to traditional florals for a subtly chic effect. With over 65 colourways in ‘preppy’ tones from rich reds and nautical blues to fresh neutrals, this collection works well in any understated scheme.…
read moreWith its remote location, steep terrains, and copious amounts of boulders, the site for Four Seasons Resort Seychelles provides the ultimate challenge even for the most seasoned architects. But with a little dream and imagination, Cheong Yew Kuan, the principal architect of Singapore-based Area Design, transformed it into a world-class paradise.Kuan designed the Resort on-site after spending many hours surveying…
read moreForty-five floors above the historic buildings of 14th Street is a new beacon of light that invites one to stay, dine and play – or even live – the new Four Seasons Hotel Denver. Opening this autumn, the 239-room Hotel is located where Denver’s theatre and business districts meet at the edge of the Lower Downtown “LoDo” neighbourhood. It offers…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, China scheduled to open in late summer 2010.The hotel group said that the hotel may be mistaken for a traditional Chinese village at first glance, with its series of pagoda-like buildings that edge out onto lagoons among nine acres of meandering walkways and bamboo groves. Inside, the centuries-old Jiang Nan aesthetic inspires modern…
read moreThe spectacular setting of the Four Seasons resort in the Seychelles, provides a perfect backdrop for this luxurious resort.The treehouse villas, perched on stilts placing guests amongst the giant bamboo and Cinnamon trees, have been designed to blend with their natural surroundings. The designer turned to Vaughan for much of the lighting within the resort. The interiors of the villas…
read moreThe Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver has completely renovated their Royal and Prime Minister suites.Spacious at 1,660 and 1,725 square feet respectively, both suites feature stunning two-storey, floor-to-ceiling views, elegant and inviting décor, giant master suites, high-tech master bathrooms featuring televisions embedded within the vanity mirror and dazzling chandeliers. The split level suites provide entrances on both the 27th and 28th…
read moreAfter ten years of construction, a Four Seasons hotel has opened in Beirut, Lebanon. The front of the hotel has been brightly lit and the interiors of the hotels were inspired by Lebanese culture. The hotel features Lebanese artwork, carved screens and gilded calligraphy. The Boulevard lounge has a European cafe and is surrounded by sofas. A few minutes’ walk…
read moreRecommended Reads: Part 2 Didn’t catch everything last week? We’ve got you covered… It’s a busy world, and with so much content out there, it’s easy to miss some of our most interesting and informative articles. That’s where our weekly ‘Recommended Reads’ comes in. Each week we’ll be curating a list of our top 5 articles you might have missed.…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Editor Sophie Harper takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel arrivals… 2024 is fast becoming one of our most anticipated years for hotel openings across the globe. With expansion and development gathering pace and showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, there are a number…
read moreGabriel Scott launches its Custom Design Service Gabriel Scott has expanded its product proposition to include a Custom Design Service for both furniture and lighting pieces to give complete freedom to the brand’s interior designer and architect clientele… With design narratives having moved on from the idea that homogenous interiors across a business’ various outposts communicated a unified vision; whether…
read moreRoundtable: merging spaces & the future of bathroom design For Hotel Designs’ final roundtable in 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn led a discussion, sponsored by Kohler, with leading interior designers that explored a new direction in bathroom design… Some of the most innovative creative solutions in the hotel design arena emerge when the interior designer is restricted by budget and regulations.…
read moreFounded in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana has continuously grown and evolved. From humble beginnings in a small UK workshop, to creating a lighting installation for the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The brand has been involved in high profile hospitality projects around the world including Rosewood, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and many more — creating…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023 Rounding off this year’s three-part editorial series to celebrate The Brit List 2023, here are the names of the top 25 hoteliers in Britain who were profiled and recognised in this year’s campaign… As tradition, and true to form, in the extensive campaign to find the true influencers, the team at…
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 moreCurio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic Expected to open in 2024, Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton will bolster Hilton’s all‑inclusive presence in the Caribbean and Latin America to 10 properties across the region… Following Marriott and Four Seasons announcing hotel development in the Dominican Republic, Hilton has signed a management agreement for the first all-inclusive Curio…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2023 was published, which profiles the leading interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain, following the projects that have completed throughout this year. Kickstarting a three-part editorial series, here are The Brit List Interior Designers of 2023… Yet again, The Brit List Awards 2023…
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 moreTOTO, one of the world’s leading sanitary ware companies, has an unwavering focus on people and their well-being. Established in Kitakyushu, Japan in 1917, TOTO has been developing, producing and marketing its comprehensive high-end bathroom concepts for the European market since 2009. Image credit: TOTO The company aims to create a new attitude towards life through regeneration, comfort and hygiene,…
read morePart 81: 6 pitfalls to avoid when specifying stone In part two of Hotel Designs’ exclusive editorial series with Stone Federation, we share some of the common mishaps designers and architects encounter when specifying stone… Natural stone is a truly versatile material with a rich history of being used to create memorable, durable and sustainable hotels, both inside and out.…
read moreMeet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2023 One month prior to the hotel design community gathering for The Brit List Awards 2023, Hotel Designs has selected Michael Bonsor, Managing Director, Rosewood London as this year’s winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry. Editor Hamish Kilburn explains why… Nestled in the heart of London –…
read moreZhengyin Art is an art service company that has been dedicated to create original, elegant artworks that elevate space since 1997. The company’s works covers a wide range of mediums from ceramics to hand-forges metal and installations. Image credit: Zhengyin Art Its artists believe art has the power to transform a space and provides depths and richness to a room.…
read moreMeet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 The judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 have been announced weeks before the application / nomination process closes for the 12 individual award categories, which remain free to enter… For six years, The Brit List Awards, powered by Hotel Designs, has celebrated the leading interiors designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers operating…
read moreSix Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses, known globally for cutting through the noise of greenwashing to offer meaningful socially and environmentally conscious hospitality, is the latest hotel brand to announce its arrival in Saudi Arabia. Just how ethical is this hotel development move? Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Saudi Arabia continues to be the burning topic of conversation…
read morePart 76: how to measure sustainability in surface design As Hotel Designs rolls into its largest feature around sustainability in the publication’s history, we asked Stone Federation to share its insight on sustainable surfaces. In part one of this three-part series, we learn how to measure conscious sourcing when it comes to surface design… In this ‘material world‘, there is no…
read moreMel Yates Photography. Be moving, be still, be social, be seen. Image caption: Shoreditch Mondrian, designed by Goddard Littlefair. | Image credit: Mel Yates Photography Image caption: Cellar at Chateaux Margaux, Bordeau, France. Design by Norman Foster Associates. | Image credit: Mel Yates Photography When Mel Yates and his team are not producing one of the DESIGN POD podcast episodes…
read moreIn the factory: behind the scenes with Northern Lights Editor Hamish Kilburn had a ‘day in the life’ with the team at Northern Lights. While at the brand’s headquarters in Chesterfield, England, he was given a tour of the product development process – from laser cutting through to metalwork – and got hands-on in creating bespoke finishes… It’s not true…
read moreHottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q3 & Q4) Of all the hotel openings expected to unfold in 2023, Hotel Designs has been projecting which properties will truly set new standards in hotel design and hospitality. In the second article in our special ‘hotel openings’ editorial series, Editor Hamish Kilburn gives his pick of the new hotels to look out…
read moreHottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q1 & Q2) Hotel openings, developments and pipelines continue unabated with sights firmly set in 2023, on driving the hospitality industry forward in full blown creative mode by designing projects to capture our imagination. Writer Pauline Brettell starts the year off by referencing a few of the hottest hotel openings for Q1 and Q2…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022 This month has been punctuated by the editorial series celebrating the publication of The Brit List 2022. Following on the designers and architects that we have already profiled, here is the third and final instalment in this series. Introducing top 25 hoteliers in Britain — individuals who have not only made…
read more5 hotel concepts that were out of this world in 2022 Designers, architects and hoteliers have answered the brief in style, calling for innovative, ground-breaking and conscious hospitality developments that will change the game in luxury travel forever. Editor Hamish Kilburn shares his top picks of hotel concepts that broke boundaries in 2022… Albert Einstein famously once said it best:…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2022 was published, which profiles the leading interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain, following the projects that have completed throughout this year. Kickstarting a three-part editorial series, here are The Brit List Interior Designers of 2022… The Brit List Awards has become known…
read moreNew private villas for Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, has announced the opening of Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair-Soleil – two new historic villas nestled in the Hotel’s lush grounds, with interiors by Parisian designer Sybille de Margerie… Slated to open in summer 2023, the Villas are perfect for families and friends wanting to enjoy…
read more7 extraordinary hotel residences around the world Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a dive into the exclusive arena of luxury hotel residences and villas to understand how slow travel is evolving, and what the new standards are for those who want complete seclusion from the outside… For years, the world has been captivated by hotels that have taken hospitality to new…
read moreIn the factory with: lighting brand Dernier & Hamlyn On the outskirts of London, in Chessington, Editor Hamish Kilburn arrived at Dernier & Hamlyn’s headquarters; the place where bespoke lighting concepts that, on paper may look impossible, become realities… Dernier & Hamlyn, the lighting geniuses behind projects such as Nobu London Portman Square, NoMad Las Vegas, The Standard London, Four…
read moreArt of bath. With its headquarters in Wisconsin, USA, and distribution across the globe, GRAFF is recognised worldwide for its trend-setting products and unique vision. Supported by extensive 100 per cent in-house manufacturing experience, GRAFF has positioned itself at the forefront of design, creating exquisite designer collections for the luxury market. Founded by Ziggy Kulig in 1982, its aim was…
read moreCounting down to IHIF 2022 With the industry-leading event the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) taking place in Berlin on May 3-5, the countdown to IHIF 2022 starts, and we give the lowdown on the key areas being covered by the event… With a core focus of people, planet and profit, this year’s conference brings together forward-thinking investors, owners and…
read moreSamuel & Sons Custom Program encourages creativity The Samuel & Sons’ Custom Program is an invaluable resource providing designers with creative options from a simple colour change through to an entirely new and unique design… Since 1945, Samuel & Sons has focused solely on trimming as their area of expertise. Known globally for an extensive inventory, they have long been…
read moreHotel Indigo opens third hotel in Japan Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden is perched by one of the oldest castles in Japan, and sits at the foot of rolling hills, with commanding views of the Kisco River… For a brand like Hotel Indigo, which is used to arriving in new territories, location is everything. This is certainly the case with…
read moreWeekly digest: architecture goals, Marriott milestones & VIP arrivals Editor Hamish Kilburn here to compile all of this week’s hottest hotel stories in one, easy-to-consume article – prepare for architecture goals, hotel openings and unconventional bathroom… I heard recently from an economics strategist that the hospitality sector has been placed amongst the industries that will see the largest bounce-back from…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2022 Still focussing on Q1 openings for 2022, writer Pauline Brettell takes a look at the hotels getting ready to throw down the welcome mat in March, and shares her standout choices from a Jedi-style Star Wars experience through to extreme sustainability in a project by the Sextantio group, with a few slightly…
read moreIn pictures: inside The Lund Collection by Bergman Design House What The Lund Collection lacks in size, it more than makes up for in personality. Bergman Design House has transformed a one-bedroom private cottage in the Cotswolds into a quirky bolthole, complete with original artwork, vintage treasures and luxury details throughout… Bergman Design House, the design studio that is about…
read moreHottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2) Back with a bang, Hotel Designs starts 2022 with optimism and curiosity; shining the spotlight on the hotel openings and re-openings that will once again shift hospitality and hotel design into a new era. Editor Hamish Kilburn kicks things off with his edit of the hottest hotel openings to bookmark for…
read moreUnveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021 Sticking to tradition, each year Hotel Designs publishes The Brit List, which, following a nationwide campaign, profiles the top 25 designers, the top 25 architects and the top 25 hoteliers. Following the unveilings of both the designers and architects earlier this month, please meet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021… Each year, The Brit…
read moreUnveiled: The Brit List Architects of 2021 Following hot on the heels of this year’s designers who made the list, it’s now time to shine the spotlight on the 25 architects who were profiled in The Brit List 2021, which was unveiled in style at The Brit List Awards 2021… After a year full of rethinking and recalibration in the…
read moreUnveiled: The Brit List Designers of 2021 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that profiles the top 25 designers, the top 25 architects and the top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The Brit List 2021 at this year’s spectacular award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Designers of 2021… Since 2017, The…
read moreSamuel and Sons’ new collections continue the tradition of crafted trimmings Samuel & Sons has long been a coveted source for the finest quality trimmings. The brand’s new designs, Metamorphosis and Illuminée, continue the tradition inspired by craft… Family-owned for more than 75 years, Samuel & Sons is built on quality of craftsmanship and dedication to design. The brand has…
read moreSamuel & Sons has long been a coveted source for the finest quality trimmings such as tassels, borders, braids, gimp, fringes and more. Offering exclusive collections with diverse materials, its selection of more than 15,000 trims is eagerly sought after by interior designers and architects alike. Image credit: Samuel & Sons Headquartered in New York, Samuel & Sons is a…
read moreHotel concepts: 3 hotel pools that will blow your mind Editor Hamish Kilburn continues to enjoy this month’s spotlight on ‘hotel concepts’ by sharing three hotel pools that he discovered recently… Many would argue that the sign of a quality hotel can be measured by the quality of its pool – we’re talking more style over size. With my wellness…
read moreA winner’s Q&A: Fiona Thompson, Principal, Richmond International Following Fiona Thompson spectacularly winning at The Brit List Awards 2020, where she virtually walked away with the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry title, Hotel Designs is finally about to present the Principal at Richmond International with her trophy. Editor Hamish Kilburn joined the designer for lunch and a catch up in…
read moreRPW Design: A look back on its iconic hotel design projects In case you haven’t heard, leading hospitality design firm RPW Design became the latest casualty of the pandemic recently after its Managing Director Ariane Steinbeck announced that she had put the company into administration. With Steinbeck’s blessing, editor Hamish Kilburn reflects (past and present) on some of the hospitality…
read moreMiniview: Inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah – now open! We have waited an agonising 18 months, but we can finally celebrate the opening of The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, a masterpiece the international design studio 1508 London that has allowed what was a tired and worn down hotel to prosper in London’s Knightsbridge neighbourhood. Editor Hamish Kilburn has followed the story…
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 moreVirtual roundtable: Raising the floor in lifestyle As we enter what is no doubt going to be considered as ‘a new era of lifestyle’, Hotel Designs, in association with flooring brand Milliken, welcomes world-leading designers from around the globe to explore how the lane for lifestyle in hotel design and hospitality is widening. Editor Hamish Kilburn chairs the discussion… As…
read moreWeekly briefing: Hotel openings, Australian arrival & tile trends Editor Hamish Kilburn here dropping in to serve you your weekly briefing, which today includes news from Kimpton Hotels, YOTEL and Four Seasons as well as a detailed look at the hottest hotel openings anticipated for May and more… While this week’s news has been hot on our agenda, I have…
read moreLED EYE from Chelsom wins Red Dot Award Chelsom has achieved a design milestone by being awarded the Red Dot Award in the ‘Product Design’ category, for its brand new LED reading light, LED EYE… It is considered to be the most prestigious product design competition in the world, The Red Dot Awards is judged by a panel of leading…
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 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 moreConcert – bringing harmony to every project. The Concert team is a diverse mix of construction consultancy experts and essential support staff. Concert invests its time and energy to fully understand its clients’ real estate objectives and uses its expertise and knowledge to bring projects to life. Image credit: Concert The complexities of the building process can often be a…
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 moreHottest hotel openings arriving in 2021 (Q3 & Q4) Dubbed ‘The Hot List’ by our readers, we start every year as mean to go on; with a positive mindset to get ahead of the curve to reveal what we believe will be the hottest hotel openings of 2021. Following on from part one, which was published last week, here are…
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 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 moreSiminetti to unveil a new collection in 2021 Siminetti has announced the launch of its latest collection, created in collaboration with a renowned British designer who will be unveiled shortly. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek of the Seasons Collection, a series of 12 stunning designs inspired by nature… Consistent in its quest to create inspirational luxury surfaces, that are crafted…
read moreHow conscious design studio Harris & Harris was born Harris & Harris has earned Hotel Designs’ stamp of approval as an environmentally and socially responsible interior and product design studio… Founded in 2014 by husband and wife team Alexander and Sharon Harris, Harris & Harris emerged onto the design scene as a sustainable breathe of fresh air. Working internationally, the…
read moreWhite Elephant Palm Beach to open this November From one holiday destination to another, Nantucket’s White Elephant resort will welcome a sister boutique property in Palm Beach, which will open on November 4, 2020… The 32-key White Elephant Palm Beach is housed in the former Bradley Park Hotel – originally constructed in 1924 as one of the first resorts on Palm…
read moreInsane hotel concepts for the post-pandemic world To celebrate Hotel Concepts being this month’s ‘Spotlight On’ feature, here are some insane hotel renderings that offer drastic solutions for hospitality and hotel design in the post-pandemic world… Let’s face it, it’s going to be a while before the industry reflects the same buzz and energy as it did before the Covid-19…
read moreFEATURE: Geberit lifts the lid on bathroom hygiene While the fallout from Covid-19 has been felt everywhere, it’s fair to say that the impact has been particularly felt in the hotel industry. Here, Sophie Weston, channel marketing manager at Geberit, discusses the ‘new normal’ and examines the significance of the bathroom space in putting hygiene front-of-mind – and how existing…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Shining light on cordless luxury for 2020 While new technologies are coming to the surface as the industry starts to emerge from lockdown, Hotel Designs asks Voltra Lighting to explain why designers are switching their attention to cordless luxury… What is it about a luxury hotel that makes it so desirable to the discerning traveller? Be it the…
read moreIn (Lockdown) Conversation With: Robert Whitfield, GM of The Dorchester With the UK hospitality industry drastically adjusting its strategy during lockdown, Hotel Designs takes the opportunity to re-connect with one of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, Dorchester Collection. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Robert Whitfield, the brand’s Regional Director (UK) & General Manager of The Dorchester… For centuries, Mayfair’s leafy Park…
read moreChelsom honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade Lighting brand Chelsom has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade for the second time in three years in recognition of outstanding export achievements over the past three years. Having achieved 59 per cent growth in international sales over three years, Chelsom has been honoured with…
read moreHotels that are self-isolating in style (Part 1) While the entire world is feeling the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, Hotel Designs is here to start your week with some stunning hotels that are naturally self-isolating in style. Editor Hamish Kilburn emerges from his quarantined slumber to write part one… In uncertain times, it can become easy for designers and architects…
read moreIn Conversation With: Hamish Brown, Partner at 1508 London Following some major global project wins, 1508 London’s entrance into hospitality was one that was led by a burning desire to reference local culture, unique design and organic materials in a new generation of luxury hotels. Editor Hamish Kilburn joins one of the firm’s Partner, Hamish Brown, in the London-based studio…
read moreBill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper Why? Because thinking about sustainability is the right thing to do… Last year, Hotel Designs put sustainability and designing conscious spaces at the root of many of its editorial and feature concepts, including speaking on the topic at the Indepdnenet Hotel Hotel London where editor Hamish Kilburn unveiled new research on consumer demands…
read moreThe Brit List Architects of 2019 (Part 2) This December, Hotel Designs is profiling the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We continue by referencing part two of The Brit List Architects 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 25 hoteliers…
read moreThe Brit List Architects of 2019 (Part 1) This December, Hotel Designs is profiling the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We continue by referencing part one of The Brit List Architects 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 25 hoteliers…
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 moreIn Conversation With: Britain’s design legend Martin Brudnizki Last year’s crowned Interior Designer of The Year at The Brit List Awards, Martin Brudnizki, invites editor Hamish Kilburn to his Chelsea London studio to explain some of the major milestones in his career as well as how he logistically manages his time in a truly international market… Design gems are not…
read moreEgypt has most active project pipeline in Africa The latest data published from TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION shows Egypt is home to 55 new hotel projects which further adds 15,485 new rooms to the region… The hospitality market in Africa has been booming for some time, new statistics from the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database has provided an insight into the region’s future growth in development and…
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