Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsBathroom design: Gessi spotted in beautiful projects around the world From stunning hotels to chic private residences, Gessi is able to offer a style in wellness areas that is unlike anything we have seen before. Here, we celebrate the brand’s couture-like take on bathroom design… Chic hotels and spas, dream residences, and yachts exhibit a style of living and travelling…
read moreSandals remembers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (1941 – 2021) It is with regret that we report on the passing of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Company Chairman and Founder of Sandals and Beaches Resort. The master marketer made Sandals a household name and brought opportunity to the Caribbean… Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and…
read moreADRENALINA launches new eco furniture collection ADRENALINA presents LEO ‘The Green Warrior’, a beautifully designed eco furniture collection in collaboration with Russian designer Daria Zinovatnaya… Daria Zinovatnaya’s design signature is the stark and bare relationships between colour and geometry. This is brought beautifully into the world of soft furnishing with the refined finishes and the impeccable workmanship that is the…
read moreProduct watch: LED reading lights from Chelsom As part of Chelsom’s new collection, Edition 27, the dynamic lighting brand has introduced a ‘totally original’ collection of LED reading lights… Edition 27, as reviewed by our team last year, is an eclectic lighting collection, featuring beautifully designed lighting products – from striking chandeliers to LED reading lights – specifically for the…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 52: SPA DESIGN IN THE NEW ERA OF WELLNESS In the next decade, spa design will seamlessly blend wellness, technology and touch to enhance the guest journey, future-proofing the business for years to come, as Sparcstudio explains… Guide to Hotel Design The future of spa and wellness design remains positive. Out of crisis…
read more7 innovative hotel hygiene solutions To kickstart Hotel Designs’ mission to put ‘Safe Design’ under the editorial spotlight – and following a lot of confusion when it comes to which hotel hygiene solutions are most appropriate for the hospitality industry – here are a handful of innovations that will help hospitality back on its feet. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Despite…
read moreCrete to welcome island’s first ever Hilton hotel This summer, Crete is set to welcome Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton, one of the island’s few internationally branded properties… Crete is about to welcome its first Hilton hotel. The 179-key Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection will boast some of the best views on the island – Hilton…
read moreADP has been designing exceptional buildings since 1965, and our architectural and interior design teams are working on an ever-growing portfolio of exciting hotel and leisure projects. We work with international brands, and are currently delivering high quality buildings and interiors for clients across the globe. Image credit: ADP Architecture The places we eat, sleep and relax away from work…
read moreRAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics brands in the world. Specialising in ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles and sanitaryware, the manufacturer produces 110 million square metres of tiles and 5 million pieces of sanitaryware per year. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, RAK Ceramics serves clients in more than 150 countries through its network of operational…
read moreHygiene watch: KEUCO introduces new colours & patterns Hygiene continues to be of high importance and hand sanitisers are a key priority. As far as we can see, KEUCO is leading the way to produce stylish products for the hospitality industry… KEUCO’s sanitiser dispensers go above expectations, bold and bright or subtle chic, suitable for an extensive variety of areas,…
read moreEfficient design epitomised inside The Casa/Studio Passive House The award-winning design inside Casa/Studio Passive House is the brainchild of Margherita Potente and Stefano Piraccini. The project is regarded as the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… The Casa/Studio Passive House has taken residential design and technology into a new era – and an international…
read moreWeekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals Good afternoon and welcome to this Friday’s briefing, with me, editor Hamish Kilburn. In this round-up we take a look at the hottest hotel design stories that have been published over the last five days… It hasn’t been the easiest of starts to the year – today the UK hospitality…
read moreMiniview: Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection strikes a chord Timeless, neoclassical interiors and intricate details, designed by HBA, salute America’s rich musical legacy inside the recently completed Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Hospitality interior design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) has completed the design of Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection. Created to inspire an enduring journey through history and…
read moreVirtual roundtable: ‘sustainable does not mean natural’ in surface design With ‘greenwashing’ still an all-too-common term in the global ‘sustainable’ hotel design and hospitality arena, we gather a cluster of designers and architects to attend a virtual roundtable, sponsored by Architextural, to discuss sustainability solutions in surface design. Editor Hamish Kilburn leads the discussion… With rapid population growth, urbanisation and…
read moreDrama in the bathroom: Bette introduces matt black baths The year was 2021. A deadly virus had broken out – now a pandemic – which forced hotel doors to shut while designers and architects sketched a new hotel design landscape. I’m not suggesting we need more drama, but it’s exciting nonetheless to see Bette add a new layer in the…
read moreColour & pattern trends for 2021 and beyond In order to establish some positivity in what is otherwise a rather bleak hospitality landscape at the moment, we’re leaning on Parkside to lift the lid – and the mood – on colour and pattern trends that are shaping interiors over the next two years… “There’s got to be more to colour…
read moreHygiene, there’s a RIBA approved CPD module for that! GROHE has launched its third RIBA approved CPD module, Hygiene Optimisation for Sanitary Facilities, which will be hosted by editor Hamish Kilburn and presented by GROHE’s Karl Lennon, on February 9, 2021… In response to the increasing demand for hygiene-optimised solutions since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, GROHE has launched…
read moreCork is turning Japanese with Granorte Harnessing the natural beauty of cork while bringing new meaning to its aesthetic, Tatami is a wall covering from Granorte, inspired by traditional Japanese tatami rice straw mats… Designed by Marco Carini for Granorte, Tatami creates its effect through contrasting 3D lines that can be installed in horizontal or vertical arrangements. Bringing subtle depth…
read moreLooking ahead: inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn Ace Hotel’s latest property will arrive in Downtown Brooklyn this Spring, with building facade design & interior design by Roman and Williams , and architecture from Stonehill Taylor… Located on the cusp of Downtown Brooklyn and Boerum Hill, Ace Hotel Brooklyn will be the brand’s second property in New York City. The design of…
read more“It’s groundbreaking”, UK Bathrooms puts the Crossbox Push to the test We’ve heard a lot of noise about the Crossbox Push shower unit in recent months, with its sharp design and innovative technology making it an ideal product to specify for the hospitality industry. But just how effective is it? We asked the experts at UK Bathrooms to put Crosswater’s…
read moreDominvs Group secures £68.5m for two flagship UK hotels Dominvs Group has secured almost £70 million of fresh-bank funding from Coutts and Clydesdale Bank Plc for two new flagship hotels in London and Oxford… Dominvs Group, a London real estate development and investment group, has successfully secured £68.5 million of fresh funding, facilitated by Coutts and Clydesdale Bank Plc in two separate facilities;…
read more5 reasons to attend Hotel Designs LIVE in February Hotel Designs LIVE returns on February 23 to keep the industry connected and to serve our readers with relevant and engaging conversations that are unlike any other. With just over a month before the virtual event, editor Hamish Kilburn is here to explain to you why you should attend… Back by…
read moreHotel concept: designing a sustainable floating resort With the aim to design a hotel resort that offers guests an unparalleled at-one-with-nature experience, AMA Design has developed a hospitality concept called GAIA, a floating eco hotel that pushes boundaries to re-connect people with nature. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Focusing on the positive possibilities of the future, boutique design studio AMA has…
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 moreWeekly briefing: international hotel arrivals – we have ‘lift-off’! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to deliver your first weekly briefing of the year, featuring all the hottest hotel stories of the week. This round-up includes a look at this year’s VIP international arrivals, a rather ‘dandy’ hotel review and even a pre-flight check into what a hotel in space will look…
read moreInside Marriott’s new presidential suite in Malta The suite in Malta ‘epitomises splendour and elegance’, writes Molly Cleland as she hears from RPW Design to understand how the design firm created Malta’s latest statement presidential suite… RPW Design has just unveiled the new Presidential Suite of Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa, which, following an investment of more than €30M, epitomises…
read moreProject watch: the ‘shimmering’ Dorsett Gold Coast takes shape As the project surpasses its two-year mark, construction on Dorsett Gold Coast at The Star Gold Coast, a 313-key hotel, is on the home straight for a 2022 opening. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at what we can expect… Currently on the boards, but preparing to take the Gold Coast…
read moreHyatt Regency makes debut in Cambodia’s captital Sheltering 247 rooms, the opening marks the largest hotel by an international brand in the city and Hyatt’s debut in the Cambodian capital… Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the first Hyatt hotel in the Cambodian capital and the second Hyatt hotel operating in Cambodia, has opened. The 247-key property is the largest hotel from…
read moreIs it really ‘in with the new’ for the hospitality industry? “Out with the old and in with the new,” but what do you do in hospitality, when what’s about to come looks exactly the same as what’s just gone? Luckily, we have hear from psychotherapist, expert speaker and author Daniel Fryer to help hospitality through… It’s that time of…
read moreSt. Regis arrives in Cairo, Egypt An epitome of modern Egyptian glamour, and heralded as a new beacon of luxury on the Nile, the new St Regis hotel brings exquisite design and signature service to the bustling metropolis and tourist hotspot… With Marriott International expected to meet its 2020 aims this year to to open 30 new luxury hotels in…
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 moreIHG to launch a landmark duel-branded hotel in Nottingham Hotel operator IHG has signed terms with development group Conygar to bring two of its world-renowned brands, Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites, to Nottingham… In December of 2020, a planning application for phase 1B proposing a 17-storey landmark hotel in Nottingham was submitted. It is now confirmed that the multi-million-pound scheme…
read moreHi-Fi by Gessi wins BoY Award for design excellence The innovative Hi-Fi shower system by Gessi wins The Boy Award for pushing the boundaries in wellness product design… The BoY Award is the ultimate measure of design excellence, honouring the most significant work of the year and recognising designers, architects, and manufacturers from around the globe. With 761 products entered…
read moreSurface trend: chevron-shaped tiles add new design layer As the editorial team at Hotel Designs takes a peek at CTD Architectural Tiles’ newly launched Lloyd Collection of tiles, they notice a new trend emerging, which is transforming walls to create a deeper texture in interior design… Bringing walls and tiles to life through colour and pattern, the new Lloyd collection from…
read moreHypnos issues a message of reassurance for hospitality Bed manufacturer Hypnos puts planning and communication front and centre with its hospitality partners… Hospitality businesses are currently operating in a new landscape, as they adapt to overcome the unique set of challenges that the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have thrown at them, coupled with more cautious guests. However, one thing that…
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 moreCase study: designing the bathrooms in the UK’s ‘most sustainable hotel’ Award-winning sustainable hotel, The Bull Inn, Totnes, which Hotel Designs reviewed recently, specified Bette shower trays and baths… The Times and The Sunday Times’ Eco Hotel of the Year 2020, The Bull Inn, Totnes, selected Bette to provide shower trays and baths that fit with its focus on sustainability.…
read morePlans for a hotel in space on track for a 2024 launch 250 miles above the earth in the wilderness of space, with cabins designed by the world-renowned Philippe Starck, the Axiom space station is the brainchild of former NASA chiefs. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates as the plans get underway… There has been a lot of talk in recent years…
read moreHeathfield & Co collaborates with Harris & Harris to create Azzero Collection Heathfield & Co’s lighting range with conscious design studio Harris & Harris centres on innovative use of materials, crafted with expertise and precision… The Azzero Collection by Heathfield & Co in collaboration with Harris & Harris range’s aesthetic is underpinned by the prominent use of terrazzo stone; a…
read moreEditor Checks In: don’t make me round-up 2020 “For someone who always tries to see the positive in everything, this year has been a challenging and turbulent journey that has been full twists, turns and dead ends,” editor Hamish Kilburn writes when trying to round-up 2020… It’s 21:00 GMT on a stormy evening in December. The eyes of the world…
read moreYear in Review: Franklite reflects on its hero launches To conclude our Year in Review series, lighting brand Franklite throws it back to highlight the brand’s major launches of 2020… Franklite has played an exceptional role in various projects over the course of the year, ranging from luxury hotels to executive homes over the UK and providing a range of…
read moreProduct watch: Kaldewei launches washbasin made of sustainable steel enamel Premium bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei enhances portfolio with a new and luxurious highlight washbasin product. Asian-inspired, the Ming’s design is unique in its segment… Its shape typifies both the traditional and the modern. The lines of this delicate washbasin bowl produce an elegant, sculptural shape ideal for a distinctive interior design.…
read moreMeet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The List at this year’s virtual award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Hoteliers of 2020… For more than four years now, The…
read moreProduct watch: Geberit launches two newly-named collections – Select and Aspire To continue our Year in Review, which is a December tradition here at Hotel Designs where we look back to the most eye-catching product launches from the past 11 months, we throwback to Geberit’s announcement to celebrate a new chapter for the bathroom brand… Geberit extended its offering in…
read moreGROHE launches Rainshower SmartActive, a new hand shower With the launch of its most advanced hand shower to date, Rainshower SmartActive from GROHE brings to the market a quick and easy solution to creating the enjoyable, relaxing and high-quality shower experience that is expected from hotel bathrooms… Thanks to smart functions and intuitive operation, users are ensured absolute shower enjoyment…
read moreMeet The Brit List Architects of 2020 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that lists the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The List at this year’s virtual award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Architects of 2020… For more than four years now, The…
read moreEmbracing nature – a 2021 trends forecast we can relate to With the aim to inspire a deeper connection with nature, this 2021 trends forecast by Modieus consists of four key themes, which are grounded, green utopia, textured layers and crafted… Developed post lockdown, each this trends forecast reflects our freedom from isolation; it embraces nature, craves the simplicity and…
read moreMore about PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2021 For only the second time in the campaign’s more than 20-year history, PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2021 will be two colours: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. Here’s all you need to know about these two tones. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… The unveiling of PANTONE’s Colour of the Year…
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 moreCelebrating a decade of decorative surfaces from Siminetti Despite celebrations being somewhat muted in 2020, Hotel Designs would like to wish Siminetti a very special ‘Happy Birthday’ with a throwback to 10 years of creating stunning surfaces… From humble beginnings in 2010, Siminetti has prospered over the last decade to become a renowned producer of decorative surfaces utilising the finest Mother…
read moreGessi turns up the drama in the bathroom with Spotlight Design-led bathroom brand Gessi has launched Spotwater, the perfect synthesis of advanced technology and high design… Inspired by the same concept of the lighting technology, Spotwater stands out for its tubular design and the adjustable angle, offering a completely customized experience through four different waterjets: Rain, Multi-spray, Atomizer and Waterfall.…
read 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 moreProduct watch: make more of your walls with Modular by Granorte Modular is a 3D tile from cork pioneer Granorte that brings Mondrian linearity to walls… Using CNC machined linear grooves in three geometric designs, Modular lets you explore the forms typified by Piet Mondrian’s works on walls. Installed in combinations and arrangements, the large format cork tiles create an…
read moreSmart furniture: sweet dreams are made of this Sofa and furniture beds have come a long way and are no longer the uninspired looking sofa you buy because it turns into an unforgiving but occasionally much needed extra bed, as furniture brand DOMINGO explains… Whilst options and variety have generally increased, so many of the sofa beds on the market…
read moreIn Conversation With: the filmmakers who designed Great Plains Having spent more than 40 years exploring Africa as photographers and filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, the founders of Great Plains, have new standards in sustainability, hospitality and humanity. Editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with the dynamic duo to understand authentic luxury hotel design through a wider lens, capturing a broader…
read moreThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt arrives in Sweden Celebrating its rich history, Hotell Reisen in Sweden will mark the first property under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Scandinavia… Hotell Reisen, which we first wrote about last month, is a 144-key hotel in Stockholm that has just opened as The Unbound Collection’s first property in Sweden. The hotel has a…
read moreChecking in: The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall During the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, editor Hamish Kilburn managed to escape briefly to check in to The Idle Rocks, St Mawes in Cornwall – a hotel that knows a thing or two about battling adversity – which shelters an unmatched personality, character and style… Being close to the water’s edge – so…
read more5 minutes with: Julie Ingham & Burlington on bespoke bathroom design Following the spectacular launch of Burlington’s Bespoke Collection earlier this year – and to mark the start of our Year in Review series – editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Burlington’s marketing manager, Faye Froy, and Julie Ingham who was the designer behind that colourful and eclectic range of…
read moreSustainability in the bathroom – it’s all in the materials The Swiss bathroom specialist, Laufen, has set new sustainability trends in bathroom design. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… With unprecedented performance properties, the revolutionary SaphirKeramik, found in all Laufen products, bestows possibilities and versatility never seen before, enabling exceptional shaping where finely-defined curves and tight edge radii of 1-2mm are created.…
read moreIn the factory with sustainable bed & mattress manufacturer Naturalmat With its fascinating storyline stretching from luxury superyachts to international hotels, bed and mattress brand Naturalmat’s stamp of approval can be traced right back to the source, as editor Hamish Kilburn learns when he pays a visit to the brand’s HQ in Topsham, Devon… The story behind the success of…
read moreCrosswater introduces range extension to Kai furniture A spacious and affordable storage solution for today’s bathrooms, Kai from Crosswater combines contemporary styling with everyday functionality, ensuring an affordable range of furniture units that will sit cohesively within interiors of all styles and sizes… From refreshing and sleek grey palettes to modern monochrome colour combinations, the three understated finishes will complement…
read moreRAKxa, a revolutionary wellness retreat in Bangkok, opens its doors The new ‘integrative wellness and medical retreat, RAKxa, has opened its doors to guests in Bangkok’s ‘Green Lung’. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Set in Bangkok’s preserved ‘Green Lung’, a protected jungle-clad island on the Chao Phraya River, RAKxa is a 60-key retreat (27 villas are currently open), which shelters tailored…
read moreProduct watch: Moooi Tokyo Blue wallcoverings by Arte The distinct features and surroundings of the latest addition to the Museum of Extinct Animals, the Indigo Macaque, inspired a new collection within the Extinct Animals Wallcovering Collection; Moooi Tokyo Blue. Hotel Designs first wrote about Arte and Moooi’s wild collaboration in 2019. Launched at Deco Off in Paris, the Extinct Animals wallcoverings range…
read moreProduct watch: Heathfied & Co’s Pearl Collection Inspired by the iconic and classic symbolism of pearls featured throughout fashion, beauty and film over the years, Heathfield & Co’s Pearl Collection reflects the rare beauty of this unique gemstone… Whilst each piece holds its own distinctive influence, opal glass spheres and hemispheres are characteristic throughout, each providing a soft ambient glow.…
read moreHow a rise in wellness & wellbeing is inspiring new evolutions in the bathroom In light of recent events, people are increasingly open to the idea of ‘self-care’ and grasp the importance of wellness and with this bathrooms have become our modern sanctuaries. Bathroom brand Laufen explains… We now have the technology and products easily available to be able to…
read moreMeliá Hotels International to open fourth hotel in Milan The 70-key five-star hotel, which will be sheltered inside one of the most recognisable buildings in Piazza Cordusio, will become Meliá Hotels International’s fourth property in Milan when it opens in 2023… Following the reopening of ME Dubai this week, Meliá Hotels International and Generali Real Estate have announced that they…
read moreCase study: creating timeless touchpoints inside Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Hamilton Litestat’s Hartland CFX evokes timeless sophistication at every touchpoint in the newly built Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort… Set in 40 acres of stunning private park land in Burnley,Lancashire, sits the recently opened Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Report. Its 76 luxury guestrooms and suites have…
read moreSpeakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021 Following two successful events, Hotel Designs LIVE will return on February 23, 2021, with a global line-up of speakers who will appear in a series of four engaging panel discussions. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who will host the event, reveals all… It all started in June 2020. The temperatures in the…
read moreProduct watch: sanitiser dispenser from KEUCO With hygiene hot on the agenda, bathrooms solution brand KEUCO has launched a stylish way to keep hands sanitised… Where the design of functional accessories is concerned KEUCO has set a new standard with its sanitiser dispensers. They have a number of new models; each one is suitable for different areas and locations depending…
read moreThe real definition of ‘glamping’ in hotel design To complete our editorial series with Exclusive Tents, we ask Paul Zway, the brand’s founder, to push the preconceptions to one side and tell us what glamping really looks like on the international hotel design scene… The word glamping is a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping”. It was first used in the…
read moreProduct watch: Skopos launches new tropical print Alongside its ever-expanding selection of flame-retardant print base-cloths, Skopos has recently launched a new tropical print design… The design, showcased on Sonno blackout velvet, is a recent addition to the portfolio. This stunning print is a taste of a brand-new collection, due to be launched in the new year, which also explores decorative…
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 moreSneak peek inside The Residences, Dorchester Collection, Dubai The opening of the 32-storey glass-facade building, which is being described as ‘a landmark of opulence’ in Dubai, will mark the Dorchester Collection’s entrance into the Middle East. Here’s a sneak peek inside the luxury address… Developed by OMNIYAT, which is one of the most recognised property developers in the Middle East,…
read moreSince 1748, Villeroy & Boch has been adding a decorative touch to its customers day-to-day lives with top-quality ceramic products. Timeless elegance, innovative design and outstanding quality: that is what Villeroy & Boch has stood for showcasing fine bathroom products that reflect the beauty of both nature and urban design. Image credit: Villeroy & Boch Villeroy & Boch views the…
read moreAtlas Concorde launches new colour palette for Prism Collection Hot off the heals of presenting a dynamic Product Watch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Atlas Concorde launches a new colour palette in the Prism Collection… In interior design, colour is key. Just as sunlight splits into the colours of the rainbow when it goes through a prism, Atlas Concorde’s Prism collection…
read moreIn pictures // London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square completes renovation Hospitality interior design firm RPW Design has completed a renovation to transform the Mayfair hotel’s guestrooms and suites… London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square has revealed its newly refurbished guestrooms and suites Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the 237 guestrooms and suites, complete with alfresco terraces and private gardens, have…
read moreThe Modernist Athens – designed for the urban explorer With a statement as grand as that headline, it was only ever a matter of time before Hotel Designs took a sneaky peek inside the latest boutique beauty to arrive in Athens: The Modernist. Sheltering a design that is said to inspire curiosity, we find out how this new 38-key hotel…
read moreLifestyle brand Moxy to arrive in Dubai Just when we thought Dubai’s skyline couldn’t contain any more hotels, Marriott International drops the news that it will open a 320-key Moxy hotel in Dubai, which will mark the brand’s entrance into the Middle East… Slated to open in 2025, Moxy Downtown Dubai will rise within Dubai’s iconic downtown neighbourhood. The news…
read moreKEUCO, a family run company founded in 1953, was originally renowned for designing and manufacturing premium bathroom accessories but has evolved over the years and now provides a full range of high-quality bathroom furnishings. KEUCO currently has a catalogue of more than 6,000 products; encompassing taps & showers, accessories, light mirrors, mirror cabinets, washbasins, bathroom furniture and now hygiene products. …
read moreThe Dorchester, where style will always conquer over fashion The new challenge for traditional luxury hotels in London – aside from navigating the obvious pandemic – is confronting the demand for a new era of contemporary luxury hotels. Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to one of Mayfair’s finest establishments, The Dorchester, to understand the power of style over fashion in…
read moreHow integrated smart tech can enhance hotel experiences Whilst the hospitality industry is rapidly adopting smart tech during the pandemic period, the benefits go way beyond simple automation and touchless control. Christophe Malsot, Director of Hospitality, Leisure and Retail for EMEA at Technological Innovations Group (TIG), explains how selecting technologies that integrate with one another can provide hotels with the…
read moreLook of the month from Kobe: worry less, live more This month’s fabric and soft furnishing inspiration comes from FIBREGUARD upholstery collections by Kobe, which offer luxury style and easy-to-clean design… This month’s look from fabric supplier Kobe is more of a feeling rather than a look: worry less, and live more, which taps into comfort, balance and creating the…
read moreWeekly briefing: a London review, a Japanese gem & re-living the drama Just in time for the weekend, here’s your weekly briefing, featuring the hottest stories of the week. This briefing includes our video review of Sofitel London St James, a boutique bombshell up for sale in Bordeaux and how you can re-watch all the drama from The Brit List…
read moreSpotlight on: December (Hotel Designs’ ultimate throwback) Hotel Designs’ December editorial feature has landed, which is ‘Year in Review’, an ultimate throwback to 2020’s more signifiant product launches… It has become a tradition at Hotel Designs to spend December reflecting the editorial spotlight on the year’s most groundbreaking product launches. In 2020 – the year when Covid-19 caused chaos to all areas…
read moreLuxurious and comfortable accommodation from Bushtec Safari Following the brand’s presentation as a Product Watch Partner at Hotel Designs LIVE, Bushtec Safari explains why luxury tented resorts have become global trend for guests seeking luxurious and comfortable accommodation… Luxury tented resorts have become global trending destinations for luxurious and comfortable accommodation, seeing to unique experiences, without compromising on quality. Bushtec Safari…
read moreHotel review (in video): checking in to Sofitel London St James 17 years after first unveiling the original designs for the Sofitel London St James, Pierre-Yves Rochon returned to London to breathe new life into the 183-key lifestyle luxury hotel. Editor Hamish Kilburn, along with a production team to film his response, checks in find out more… The ultimate compliment…
read moreIndustry insight: bathroom planning for the future of hotels As the pandemic continues to challenge existing hotel concepts in all sectors of hospitality, the conventional bathroom and wellness area is being confronted. Tony Taylor-Sherif, Area Specification Consultant at Schlüter Systems who delivered a PRODUCT WATCH pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, explains… It is no secret that 2020 has been an…
read moreKEUCO’s mirrors ensure bathrooms don’t get left in the dark The Royal Modular 2.0 from KEUCO is a stylish mirrored cabinet that combines state-of- the-art technology with adaptable storage and modern design… Introducing the Royal Modular 2.0 from KEUCO; a stylish modern cabinet that combines state-of- the-art technology, such as intelligent LED lighting with adaptable storage and modern design elements.…
read moreProduct watch: Focus launches the gas Gyrofocus Focus has launched the world’s first pivoting gas fire, the gas Gyrofocus – a new patented global innovation with design meeting environmental standards – once again shaking up established codes… Fireplace brand Focus, which was recently Highly Commended in The Eco Award category at The Brit List Awards 2020, has reinvented replace technology…
read moreBoutique hotel, La Vue, in Bordeaux region goes on sale The family-owned La Vue, a luxury hotel and wedding venue that is sheltered inside a former 17th Century Cognac distillery, is up for sale – and Hotel Designs, for the first time in the publication’s history, is keen to find a buyer for the family… 2020 has proven itself to…
read moreAnything but business as usual: the demand for outdoor heating Following presenting a dynamic product pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Bromic Heating discusses how hotels can re-purpose their spaces with outdoor heating to ensure they’re both compliant with Covid-19 regulations and deliver a premium guest experience… With the current pandemic effectively halting the global hospitality industry, hotels around the world would…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The revival of smart tech post-pandemic In the final session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by global industry experts to discuss the revival of smart tech after he checked in to a completely contactless hotel experience… The final session that took place during Hotel Designs LIVE was entitled: The revival of…
read more(In video) Watch The Brit List Awards 2020 – the awards ceremony Hundreds of designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers tuned in on November 12 to watch the awards ceremony that crowned the winners of The Brit List Awards 2020. But if you missed it, you can watch the full ceremony here, on demand… Hotel Designs’ nationwide search to find…
read moreBathroom brand Aqualisa expands its brassware offering Hard on the heels of launching an extended brassware range – the warmly received Uptown collection – shower manufacturer Aqualisa has introduced two more ranges of brassware under the new Downtown and Central branding… All three ranges are a value for money option, that will support shower sales with a combined, style matched…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: the winners’ story The Brit List Awards 2020 came to a dramatic climax yesterday, when the individual winners – in seven categories – were announced in the virtual awards ceremony that was broadcasted live from London. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who hosted that ceremony, has the winners’ story… Earlier this year, when we were all adapting…
read moreCase study: Parkside’s role in Marriott Hotel Kensington Several architectural tile collections from Parkside feature in the newly refurbished reception lobby, bar and restaurant of London’s Marriott Hotel Kensington… Drawing inspiration from the culture, museums and architecture of the Kensington district, Design Coalition worked with Parkside on a scheme involving the specification company’s wall and floor tiles. Behind the main check-in…
read moreWinners of The Brit List Awards 2020 unveiled Hundreds of designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers tuned in today to watch the awards ceremony that crowned the winners of The Brit List Awards 2020… Hotel Designs’ nationwide search to find the top designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers operating in Britain came to a head yesterday as the winners of The…
read moreInnovation in shower design: introducing Crossbox Push by Crosswater One year on from the successful launch of the original Crossbox – a single universal installation box with multiple trim set designs – Crosswater has extended the range with the introduction of Crossbox Push… Crossbox Push is Crosswater’s recently launched shower unit, which has evolved out of the success of Crossbox…
read moreIndustry insight: booking travel through a tech-savvy app Hotel Designs learns how one company is using innovative tech to target its audience in the best way possible. Rebecca Masri, Founder of Little Emperors, writes… Following my 10 years working in the city at Goldman Sachs, I learnt the importance of purchase power. Following the financial crash in 2008 I decided to…
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