Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsMiniview: Hard Rock Hotels arrives in Budapest Hard Rock Hotel Budapest has opened its doors – with architecture by Hungarian Stúdió 100 Építészeti Kft and interiors by Barcelona-based Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio, it marks a new chapter for the experiential hospitality brand with its first property in Central Europe… In true Hard Rock style the hotel is located in the centre…
read moreLive roundtable: discussing the new era of luxury in hotel design In an exclusive roundtable with Hotel Designs, in association with Gabriel Scott, leading interior designers and architects gathered to discuss materials, lighting and sustainability when exploring luxury hotel design in 2022 and beyond (scroll down for video)… Like all things in hotel design and hospitality, luxury and what is…
read moreLinda Boronkay designs Osborn House – a whimsical country retreat in Australia Building on the rich legacy of the property, London based designer Linda Boronkay has teamed up with Mac Design Studio in Sydney to design a new luxury hotel in the NSW Southern Highlands… Former Soho House Design Director, Linda Boronkay has collaborated with interior architect Alan McMahon to…
read moreEpisode 14: Modern design in heritage buildings (Guy Oliver) In episode 14 of DESIGN POD, in association with Minotti London, award-winning interior designer Guy Oliver is invited on the sofa to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with injecting modern design touches inside heritage buildings… It’s probably easier to tell you about the hotels and luxury residences that interior…
read moreThe Dylan Amsterdam joins The Leading Hotels of the World The Dylan has joined The Leading Hotels of the World, a curated portfolio of luxury hotels united not by what makes them the same, but the details that make them different… Located in the heart of the ‘nine-streets’ shopping area on the prestigious Keizersgracht canal, The Dylan is perfectly located…
read moreOpening this week: a new boutique hotel by Chevalier Paris Inspired by notable guests from the past and the vibrant Left Bank culture of the present, interior designer Didier Benderli offers a contemporary take on the quintessential Parisian experience at the new Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain… Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain is situated in the central neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in the seventh arrondissement…
read moreInside Minos Beach Art Hotel: Crete’s original design hotel Sitting on the edge of Mirabello Bay in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Minos Beach Art Hotel is the island’s original luxury design hotel since its inception in the ’60s. Today it’s a chic, minimalist retreat celebrating Cretan art and design in relaxed surroundings… The property, one of a trio in the bluegr…
read moreEpisode 12: Design’s role in hotel development (Timothy Griffin) In episode 12 of DESIGN POD, in association with Minotti London, Hamish Kilburn and Harriet Forde discuss design in hotel development, and meet Timothy Griffin, Principal at Wellbrook Hospitality who was the former Managing Director for The Hoxton brand in Northern America… Timothy Griffin is a Principal at Wellbrook Hospitality and…
read moreDesign & architecture podcast: series 2 of DESIGN POD now live Series two of Hotel Designs’ official design podcast, DESIGN POD, was sponsored by Minotti London. For the next eight weeks, we will be dropping new episodes that explore sustainability, luxury design, hotel development and furniture design… Hotel Design’s official podcast, DESIGN POD, hosted by editor Hamish Kilburn and co-hosted…
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 moreSalt Hotels to open property in iconic Hollywood address Just 35 all-suite keys will sheltered inside The Asher, Salt Hotels’ latest property, which will open in June 2022… Arriving in Hollywood this June, The Aster is conceived to elevate the next generation of private members’ clubs. In addition, though, it will embody the warmth, welcome and sophistication of the world’s…
read more9 women inspiring a new wave of hotel design & architecture To mark International Women’s Day, and to celebrate the hotel design community being ahead of other industries when it comes to equality and diversity, we have identified nine women who are unapologetically challenging conventional approaches to design, architecture and hospitality… International Women’s Day is a day of both celebration…
read moreA tribute to Aspen: Stonehill Taylor designs Limelight’s flagship hotel Stonehill Taylor sensitively renovated Limelight Aspen to be fresh, light and welcoming environment that pays homage Aspen’s unique location’s dynamic past and vibrant present… Limelight Hotels tasked Stonehill Taylor to renovate its flagship property in the heart of downtown Aspen. The approximately 30,000 square-metre project encompassed all public spaces, including…
read moreIn (video) conversation with: Hotelier of the Year, Robin Hutson Robin Hutson, known as an innovative and passionate hotelier with more than 45 years’ experience in some of the world’s most famous hotels, was crowned Hotelier of the Year at The Brit List Awards 2021. Editor Hamish Kilburn travelled to the New Forest in the UK, where it all started…
read moreCase study: Hamilton blends modern style into Thornbury Castle Hotel Tasked with ensuring that 21st century technology blended seamlessly within the 16th century luxurious surroundings of the castle, Hamilton Litestat’s custom-made plates became part of the solution… Populated throughout history with both regal and wealthy guests, Thornbury Castle, a Grade I-listed building, became a luxury hotel in 1966, and remains…
read moreMeliá Hotels International deepens its footprint in Vietnam With 12 new properties from Tay Ninh to Hai Phong, the Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels International, is set to become one of the largest international hotel brands in Vietnam through a new collaboration with the country’s largest domestic hotel owner, Vinpearl. Here’s what we know… The global hotel brand Meliá has…
read moreIn conversation with: Paul Sewell on innovative surfaces in hotel design From practical considerations to the latest style influences, Paul Sewell, Specifications Manager at CTD Architectural Tiles, discusses with Editor Hamish Kilburn the impact surfaces can have in hotel design… There’s nothing quite like characterful surfaces in hotel design to create a lasting impression in all areas. These days, when…
read moreMET Hotel opens its doors in La Paz, the city that touches the clouds Overlooking the Andes mountains and with panoramic views over the city, the MET Hotel combines contemporary design with a strong reference to Bolivian culture in this vibrant concept that feels right at home in the cool Calacoto neighbourhood… The Panorama Hospitality Group, the team behind Bolivia’s…
read moreThe Drake Hotel Toronto adds five-storey ‘Modern Wing’ The Drake Hotel has turned the page onto an exciting collaborative project with the new Modern Wing which combines a strong sense of place along with some playful and eclectic design details… The new Modern Wing at Toronto’s Drake Hotel is a five-storey addition to the original nineteenth century Classic Wing, and…
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 moreA new EDITION Hotel stands tall in downtown Dubai Designed by Dubai-based interior design studio LW, The Dubai EDITION is Marriott International’s latest addition in the Middle East. Making a strong statement on the city skyline, we stepped inside to take a closer look at the design and details inspired by the energy and innovation of downtown Dubai… Having thrown…
read moreHotel Restaurant & Catering show confirm line-up Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has unveiled its 2022 seminar programme, with an all-star line-up of hospitality brands and industry leaders, including some of our own here at Hotel Designs. The event, which takes place on March 21-23 at ExCeL London, will reunite the hospitality and foodservice industry for three packed days of…
read moreCome as you are: 25hours opens its first hotel in Scandinavia The 25hours Hotel Indre By, slated to open its doors next month, is the first 25hours hotel in Scandinavia, and the design team has been true to brand developing layered interiors focussed on individuality and personality while exploring the buildings previous purpose as a university and a place of…
read moreWeekly digest: Design deliveries, ace openings & development pipelines Namaste! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to wrap up your week (and month) with the only story you need to read this week in order to be fully aware of the latest movements on the hotel design and hospitality scene. This week’s round-up includes news from the likes of Marriott, The Set…
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 moreCase study: In bed with Hypnos and Hotel Indigo Hypnos Contract beds can be found in Hotel Indigo hotels across the UK and Europe. We take a look at how Hypnos seamlessly delivers comfort to two very different hotel design styles… The first Hotel Indigo opened in 2004, and today this wonderful boutique hotel brand from IHG can be found…
read moreExclusive first look inside Ace Hotel Toronto Opening this summer, Ace Hotel Toronto will be housed in a new building in Toronto’s Garment District designed by award-winning Toronto firm Shim-Sutcliffe Architects, in collaboration with Atelier Ace’s interior design team. Editor Hamish Kilburn shares what he knows about Ace’s first foray on the Canadian hospitality scene… The opening of the 124-key…
read moreWeekly digest: Eco hotel openings, tech updates & Vegas developments Roll up, roll up! Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly digest. If you’re drowning in work, hurtling towards deadlines or are unable to scour the net for design and hospitality news, then this is the only article you need to read about the latest hotel openings and news to…
read moreNordic Hotels to open Sommerro in Oslo this year Before one of Oslo’s most iconic art-deco buildings is restored back to life as new luxury hotel Sommerro, Hotel Designs get a sneak peak into the design that plans to ‘revolutionise’ the city’s hospitality landscape. Pauline Brettell writes… Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced that it is bringing one of Oslo’s…
read moreJanuary blues: Vibrant, story-telling hotel art for optimistic times Artist Frances Bildner of Frances Bildner Expressive Arts believes she has the answer to all hotels wanting to add personality into their spaces in the form of vibrant hotel art… With coming out of lockdown and the latest omicron fears easing up, it’s time to look forward to some fresh outlooks.…
read moreWeekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022 Hello, sunshine! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to brighten up your day with the weekly digest, which this week contains a Rosewood opening that will blow your mind, wellness and colour trend forecasts for 2022 and beyond, and COMO’s new island-within-an-island resort. Follow me, this way… This week, Hotel Designs recorded…
read moreCase study: Simply the best for the beds of Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa Steeped in history, but with a very contemporary take on luxury, it made perfect sense for Billesly Manor Hotel & Spa to plump for a Hypnos bed when looking for the perfect nights sleep… Billesley Manor really is the perfect peaceful sanctuary from the outside world.…
read moreFauchon L’Hotel Paris: Where rock & roll, design and luxury hospitality meet Briefed to expect the unexpected, Gareth Thomas sets off on a Parisian adventure – far removed from chichés but still in the beating heart of the action – and checks in and checks out Fauchon L’Hotel Paris, where a bold interior design scheme juxtaposes heritage architecture in the…
read moreFitness trends beyond the treadmill in hotel design It may be a new year, but the noise around wellness and wellbeing is just as loud in 2022 as it has been in recent times. Beverley Bayes, Creative Director at Sparcstudio, takes a look at future fitness trends and how hotel design can be used to direct the new wave of…
read more7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 As we start look past the crisis period of Covid-19, and start to settle into a ‘new normal’, the definition of hospitality has a new meaning – one of comfort, security and escape. International architecture firm SB Architects has identified which key hotel trends are shaping hospitality design in 2022 and beyond… SB…
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 moreWhat you need to know about 25hours’ new hotel in Dubai 25hours Hotel One Central has opened its doors in Dubai, and like every hotel in this brand, it tells a story unique to the city, while sheltering a contemporary design scheme that tears up the rule book… Located in central Dubai, 25hours Hotel One Central is more than just…
read moreCase Study: Roca goes INNSiDE the bathrooms in Liverpool The new hotel in the heart of Liverpool, INNSiDE by Spanish hotel chain Meliá Hotels International, features products by leading bathroom manufacturer Roca throughout. Pauline Brettell take a closer look… The much-anticipated INNSiDE Liverpool by Spanish hotel chain Meliá Hotels International is based on Old Hall Street, inside the iconic former…
read moreEditor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design Making the best out of a disruptive situation – day eight of 10 into quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19 – Editor Hamish Kilburn finds the time (and the words) to explore in his final editor’s letter of 2021 how sensory design and togetherness could help fuel hotel design and…
read moreRegistration opens for Hotel, Restaurant & Catering 2022 Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has opened visitor registration for its 2022 edition, taking place on 21-23 March at ExCeL London. Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is the UK’s largest and most prestigious event for the hospitality and foodservice industry, and Hotel Designs is proud to be one of the…
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 moreIHG Hotels & Resorts announces European debut of new luxury brand Vignette In a landmark property deal bringing together exclusive properties in sought after urban and resort locations, with signings in Austria and Portugal, IHG’s latest brand, Vignette Collection, is set to make its mark… In August 2021, Vignette Collection became the sixth brand added to IHG’s portfolio in the…
read moreIntroducing Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands: inspired by contours of yachts DKO Architecture has completed its mission to design the interiors of Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, a hotel that takes design cues from the luxury yachts that are moored outside the property… In line with the hotel group’s plans to open almost 100 hotels in 2021, and following its 70th hotel…
read moreIn Conversation With: Kalia Konstantinidou on hotel development in Greece After creating three unique properties in Santorini, each reflecting the spirit of its location, it was only a matter of time before KANAVA Hotels & Resorts explored wider hotel development in Greece. Pauline Brettell speaks to co-owner Kalia Konstantinidou about the group’s island-hopping development plans… KANAVA Hotels & Resorts is…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design With the aim to identify how hotel lighting is evolving in the international hotel design arena, Hotel Designs, in association with Franklite, invites leading interior designers and lighting experts to partake in its next virtual roundtable. From savvy product design to advanced technology – and even the idea of vitamin D lighting solutions –…
read moreHotel La Tour to open in Milton Keynes Dedicated to enhancing and supporting the development of the town, economically and environmentally, with its modern build emphasising sustainability from the ground-up Hotel La Tour is set to open in its doors in April 2022… With planning permission secured in 2018, Hotel La Tour is finally gearing up to opening its doors.…
read moreHIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation One of the stand-out moments from HIX 2021 was undoubtedly the installations that were displayed in the Hotel Tomorrow gallery. Designed collaboratively by Conran and Partner, Areen Design and stroop design, the aim was to reflect the coming together of co-working spaces and hotels. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who spent six months…
read moreOD Hotels set to open its first hotel in Madrid Ocean Drive Madrid, a new design led boutique hotel under the OD Hotels brand, will be opening right in the heart of Spains capital city in February 2022, allowing guests to truly connect to the location. Pauline Brettell steps off the Plaza, and into the lobby to have a closer…
read moreHard Rock Hotel New York prepares to take centre stage The highly anticipated Hard Rock New York is going up in the heart of Midtown Manhatten, and is on track to debut in April 2022 – we thought we would take a closer look at what is set to be this iconic brand’s new flagship… Gracing the iconic skyline of…
read moreLive from HIX: Grohe launches its cradle to cradle products Marking the first industry exhibition for GROHE since the onset of the pandemic, HIX is also the first event where the brands newly accredited Cradle to Cradle Certified products are on show. We headed over to stand 7 to learn more… Shortlisted at The Brit List Awards 2021 in The…
read moreLive from HIX: Hypnos unveils new mattress in Hospitality Origins Collection First unveiled at the Independent Hotel Show, the stylish and sustainable Hospitality Origins Collection by Hypnos has been turning heads at HIX Event. Editor Hamish Kilburn heads over to stand 28 to learn more about the brand’s second new product, the Woolsleepers Pillow Top mattress… Hypnos Contract Beds is…
read moreLive from HIX: Up close to Parkside’s new zero waste tile Made from 100 per cent natural materials, Criaterra tiles are a new addition to the Parkside portfolio. We thought we would get up close and personal on stand 52A and find out a little more about the design and production process… Earlier this year, Parkside unveiled the Criaterra tiles,…
read moreLive from HIX: Roca showcases new smart products It’s all about smart design and sustainability on stand 4 with Roca – from the fabrication of the stand itself, to the brand’s latest products and projects on display… Roca, known for design led bathroom products which combine innovation and product knowledge with a respect for the environment, have kept sustainability as…
read moreLive from HIX: hansgrohe & AXOR unveil ‘groundbreaking’ bathroom design innovations Hotel Interiors Experience (HIX) has united Europe’s foremost designers, consultants, architects and emerging talent across the hospitality sector at London’s Business Design Centre. Among the exhibitors this year is hansgrohe, which is unveiling its latest bathroom design products. Editor Hamish Kilburn nipped over to stand 17 to find out…
read moreLive from HIX: LEDS C4 presents ‘best choice’ of new products LEDS C4 is presenting its ‘best choice’ of new products at Hotel Interiors Experience (HIX). Editor Hamish Kilburn heads over to stand U36 to learn more about the Tubs, Trip and Noway collections… LEDS C4 is at Hotel Interiors Experience (HIX) this week in London. The lighting company over…
read moreLive from HIX: Arte unveils L’Invite collection of wallcoverings Inspired by the world of French Haute Couture and fashion, L’invite is the latest collection from Arte. From Greek scenes to French Toile de Jouy, these elegant new additions to the brand’s portfolio, on display on stand 58 caught our attention. Pauline Brettell went over to have a closer look… L’invite…
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 moreThe Signet Collection unveils plans for second hotel Hot on the heels of The Mitre Hampton Court, The Signet Collection has unveiled its plans to open its second hotel. The Retreat Elcot Park is slated to open in Spring 2022. Hotelier Hector Ross’ focus within this portfolio of hotels is to create ‘memorable experiences’ with informal yet imaginative design schemes……
read moreWeekly digest: Global hotel growth, a Nobu debut & a live roundtable Huddle in everyone… Editor Hamish Kilburn here to serve up your weekly dose of hotel design and hotel development news and features. This week on the editorial desk we unveiled our latest live roundtable, explored the art of lighting; shared hotel development news from several hotel groups and,…
read moreSt Regis to almost double portfolio of hotels by 2025 Solidifying St. Regis Hotels & Resorts’ position as a leader in luxury, the iconic brand is expected to expand its existing portfolio of 15 curated resorts with plans to debut 11 new enchanted escapes by 2025 in some of the world’s most coveted leisure destinations. Pauline Brettell takes a wander…
read moreLive roundtable: The art of lighting In Hotel Designs’ first live roundtable since the beginning of the pandemic, in association with Dernier & Hamlyn, editor Hamish Kilburn gathered leading interior designers to discuss the art of lighting in 2021 and beyond – from downlights to pendants and pitfalls in-between. Scroll down to meet the panellists and to catch the conversation……
read moreImage exclusive: A look at COMO Hotels’ debut property in France The COMO Group has announced that its debut hotel in France, COMO Le Montrachet, is slated to open in 2022 – Hotel Designs has been given access to the first exterior images of the highly anticipated hotel property, taken by photographer Martin Morrell. Scroll down to have a peek… …
read moreInside 1 Hotel Toronto, the city’s new sustainable masterpiece New York-based design studio Rockwell Group has unveiled the interiors of the new 1 Hotel in Toronto, Canada’s first ‘mission-driven hotel’ that celebrates the beauty of the city’s natural environment in an urban package that sets a new hospitality standards in sustainable luxury… Two years since whispers of the 1 Hotel…
read moreNow open: Inside the first Raffles hotel in India Set to bring a ‘legendary hospitality’ experience to the romantic city of Udaipur, Raffles has unveiled its first hotel in India, which shelters 101 rooms inside an architectural marvel… Following the brand’s announcement earlier this year to more than double its portfolio of hotels by 2023, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has…
read moreCase study: Designing lighting & audio inside Grantley Hall Hotel & Spa Local custom integrator Clever Association worked with Grantley Hall Hotel & Spa to complete the design and installation of perfectly integrated lighting and audio control automation within the bedrooms and communal areas, inside and out. By specifying Sonance Landscape Series systems, the design team were able to ensure…
read moreShow review: Independent Hotel Show 2021 Following 18 months of uncertainty, the Independent Hotel Show 2021 did what it does best; it brought people back together to re-connect, re-think and re-consider what the future for the indy hotel looks like. Editor Hamish Kilburn, speaker at the show, was there to soak it all in… Leading figures on the UK independent…
read moreLXR Hotels makes its debuts in Asia Pacific Designed to reflect the traditions and tranquillity of Kyoto in Japan, ROKU KYOTO has opened. The hotel joins Hilton’s collection of independent, luxury hotels and marks LXR Hotels’ arrival in Asia Pacific… Following the brand’s arrival in the Seychelles earlier last month, LXR Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s three distinctive luxury…
read moreFirst Canopy by Hilton hotel opens in Spain Situated in the heart of the capital city, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana has arrived in the Azca neighbourhood with a focus on cultural hospitality and contemporary design that speaks the local language… The vibrant lifestyle brand that takes inspiration from local neighbourhoods, Canopy by Hilton, has official arrived in Spain, with…
read moreThe sky is the limit: Germany’s highest hotel room Accor, in a bid to raise awareness of its ALL – Accor Live Limitless campaign, has installed a glass box that contains a fully-furnished hotel room on the top of Germany’s highest mountain. But you can’t stay here (not yet anyway)… Calling all stargazers, Accor has recently unveiled an entire hotel…
read morecitizenM opens hotel on Champs-Élysées in Paris Talk about changing up the narrative… the street of traditional luxury gets a french kiss from affordable luxury – citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées, designed by Concrete Amsterdam, becomes the brand’s fourth hotel in the City of Light… The multi-award winning, Dutch hotel-and-lifestyle brand citizenM is returning to Paris to open its fourth hotel –…
read moreW Hotels arrives in Changsha with futuristic design scheme Bright, bold and playfully fun, W Changsha has arrived sheltering a ‘uniquely eclectic’ design scheme that modern travellers expect from the W Hotels brand. The hotel opening marks the first W in central China – and the brand’s eighth property in the country… The future is now, according to W Hotels,…
read moreHotel Designs becomes media partner for Festival of Hospitality The inaugural Festival of Hospitality takes place this month across London with the aim to bring the hospitality industry together. Right on cue, Hotel Designs swoops in to help amplify the purposeful venture that will shelter many conversations, authentic networking experiences and forward-thinking initiatives – everything we believe in as a brand……
read morePan Pacific London – a new luxury wellness hotel is born There is no doubt that Pan Pacific London was one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings in London in 2021. With the hotel now open, following a spectacular opening party, it’s time to experience what luxury and wellness at new heights really feels like… Following what has been…
read moreHow Benholm Group created a ‘planted paradise’ inside a hotel room ‘La Chambre Verte’ is the name of the new biophilic, ‘planted paradise’ that was created inside Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel by Benholm Group. Following presenting an insightful pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Adrian Byne, the Group’s Marketing and HR manager, takes us inside… At Benholm Group, we have pioneered…
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 moreRiad Elegancia, Marrakech – a traditional yet contemporary hotel Riad Elegancia in Marrakech is the latest addition to the Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts group – the 10th hotel to open in the portfolio – and sister property to La Maison Arabe in Marrakech, Morocco’s first boutique riad hotel which opened in 1998… Behind Marrakech’s towering pink walls, hidden in one…
read moreHotel concepts: Wild & wonderful hotel developments To celebrate this month’s feature of ‘hotel concepts’, editor Hamish Kilburn puts some interesting hotel developments under the spotlight – some more realistic than others – that are currently on his radar… As with any brief to source new and truly innovative ideas, to find hotel concepts that were really going against the…
read moreHotel Designs events not to miss in August In just a few days time, Hotel Designs LIVE will return (on August 10) and entries for The Brit List Awards 2021 will close (on August 6). Editor Hamish Kilburn explains how you can attend and apply, free-of-charge, for both… Following what has been the most stressful 18 months in the hospitality…
read moreLocke opens first hotel in continental Europe Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke unveils first property in continental Europe with the launch of Schwan Locke in the heart of Munich… It was only ever going to be a matter of time – and timing – before Locke, the pioneering lifestyle hospitality brand was to launch it’s first hotel in continental Europe. Well,…
read more#5 How Smart hotel design can support guests’ mental health & wellbeing With wellness and wellbeing now higher up on the agenda than it has ever been, Ari Peralta, Founder of Arigami, conducts some research of his own to understand and explore whether or not smart design can be utilised to enhance not only the consumer journey but also the…
read moreRegistration is now open for Independent Hotel Show 2021 Following an unstable period where all live events were down due to the outbreak of Covid-19, The Independent Hotel Show 2021, which Hotel Designs is a proud media partner of, has just announced that registration has opened for the headline event that will take place at Olympia London on October 4…
read moreLXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in Seychelles Situated on southern Mahé’s pristine beachfront, the island oasis, Mango House, LXR Hotels & Resorts’ debut property in Seychelles promises guests a bespoke barefoot luxury experience… LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has the opening of Mango House Seychelles, a hotel we first teased our readers with in January. The…
read moreInteriors unveiled of The Springwoods Club Palm Tree Hotel in Heyuan, China Emotion derived from balance of nature, relaxation and luxury are all cues that have inspired the design narrative, led by Hirsch Bedner Associates Los Angeles (HBA), inside The Springwoods Club Palm Tree Hotel in Heyuan, China… Design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates Los Angeles (HBA), which recently completed Hotel…
read moreHard Rock Hotels arrives in Madrid Music, art and culture… turn up the volume as we welcome, Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, the brand’s first Spanish city hotel… Sheltering all the ingredients to make an exceptional lifestyle hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Madrid marks the brand’s debut property in a Spanish city. Located at the Golden Triangle of Art in the Spanish…
read moreIndustry insight: Sustainability in luxury hotel bathrooms With sustainability running through the core of the leading bathroom brand’s DNA, GROHE is arguably most qualified to discuss conscious bathroom design. Karl Lennon, Leader for A&D Projects, LIXIL EMENA at GROHE, therefor, is here to explore how luxury brands can go a step further to create a premium, sustainable and impressionable experience…
read moreWeekly digest: The struggling generation & the latest hotel openings The struggle is real in this week’s round-up of our top stories, as we celebrate the launch of a campaign to help young designers and architects on their feet while networking events are brought back to IRL (in real life). Meanwhile, there seems to be a new hotel opening on…
read moreMarriott International opens 70th hotel in Japan With the opening of Aloft Osaka Dojima, Marriott International now has 70 properties in Japan, which means that, with 18 brands in 21 prefectures, the hotel group leads with brand offerings in the country – and there are still more hotels in the pipeline… A few months ago, Marriott International opened its 800th…
read moreThe power of biophilic design: Hotel creates immersive ‘forest bathing’ experience While we gear up to explore sensory design and sleep performance at Hotel Designs LIVE on August 10, a hotel in Scotland has launched a unique experiment exploring the psychological and physical benefits of biophilic design. Forest bathing has been introduced to Kimpton Blythswood Square after a survey revealed…
read moreFashion brand PrettyLittleThing launches UK hotel While the boundaries between lifestyle and luxury continue to blur – and fashion, design and hospitality collide – it’s not a huge surprise to read that that global fashion brand PrettyLittleThing has entered the UK hotel market. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores more… According to a recent press release, demand for staycations this year is…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in July 2021 As momentum and demand builds for the industry to reopen fully and for travellers to enjoy one-off travel experiences once more, it seems as if the hospitality landscape is updating its infrastructure with newly designed hotels, in both new and existing properties, standing to welcome the new era of modern travellers. Editor…
read moreCase study: Designing the bathrooms inside Dunkeld House Hotel, Scotland Global bathroom brands Roca and Laufen were selected for the stunning new bathrooms at the newly refurbished, luxury Dunkeld House Hotel in the beautiful Scottish countryside… Nestled in the beautiful Perthshire landscape, Dunkeld House Hotel boasts an unrivalled experience of Scottish country living. Situated in 280 acres of gardens and…
read moreWeekly briefing: design departures, hotel development & a new era for F&B Editor Hamish Kilburn here, reporting for duty to patch up your week with a round-up of the hottest news and features that have emerged in the hotel design and hospitality industry over the last few days. This week’s briefing includes an emotional farewell, a look into the future…
read moreAlila opens second luxury/lifestyle hotel in Oman Alila Hinu Bay, which is “dedicated to being responsible and sustainable,” with new innovative eco-friendly hospitality initiatives, has opened as the second Alila branded property in Oman. The arrival of the new hotel, which is nestled on a secluded beachfront in Oman’s southwest region of Dhofar, strengthens Hyatt’s luxury lifestyle and wellbeing offering…
read more“New touchless tech delivers maximum hygiene for hotel bathrooms”, says Roca Jon Bond, Head of Projects at Roca UK, explains how the bathroom brand has adapted its fleet of products to utilise touchless technology in order to offer new innovative solutions that cater to the demands from modern travellers…. In the past year, the hospitality industry has seen an increased…
read moreMama Shelter to open five hotels this year As well as Mama Shelter preparing to open its debut hotel in Rome, more than decade since launch its first property, the hotel brand known for its quirky and playful design schemes is also planning on launching hotels in Lisbon, Paris, Bahrain and Dubai – all of which are slated to open…
read moreInside Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia, the brand’s debut hotel in Europe Arriving on the European hospitality scene for the first time, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has just opened the 119-key Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia, a luxe mountain resort rich in culture, natural beauty and boundless adventure. Let’s take a look inside… Kopaonik , which translates to “Mountain of the Sun” is a…
read moreInside Graduate Hotels’ debut property in New York Designed by Stonehill Taylor and Snøhetta, Graduate Roosevelt Island becomes the Graduate Hotels’ 29th property and marks the brand’s arrival in New York City. With an arrival experience unlike any other (literally with a 12-foot sculpture greeting guests checking in), let’s take a look inside the 18-storey, 224-key design-led hotel… Created for…
read morenhow Brussels Bloom Hotel opens with a colourful twist NH Hotel Group’s unconventional lifestyle hospitality brand, nhow, expands its portfolio with the launch of its seventh hotel; a contemporary hub that has been designed with a different art form on every floor, including a floor designed by London designer Jessica Thacker. Sunglasses on, folks things are about to get colourful… …
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