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    OD Hotels set to open its first hotel in Madrid

    OD 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…

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    Melia Hotels set to expand in Indonesia

    Melia Hotels set to expand in Indonesia Already one of the hotel group’s most sought after destinations, the opening of Gran Meliá Lombok in 2024 will mark the second Gran Meliá property in Indonesia. Here’s what we know about the hotel that is expected to shelter ‘pure luxury’… Meliá Hotels International is planning to bring a touch of Spanish luxury…

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    Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts opens its first hotel in Hungary

    Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts opens its first hotel in Hungary Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Budapest. Located in the heart of the Hungarian capital, the hotel is in a prime position for both locals, and those travelling to Budapest for business, leisure or a combination of the two… Designed to meet the…

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    Cult Hotels and Hypnos collaborate in pursuit of sustainable luxury

    Cult 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…

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    St Regis to almost double portfolio of hotels by 2025

    St 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…

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    Part 57: Refurbishing hotels with authenticity

    In the next article within the editorial series, Editor Hamish Kilburn and Giles Fuchs, Owner of Burgh Island Hotel, explain how designers and hoteliers can revamp their look and feel while also being sensitive to their building’s history and heritage… For many hotels, their individuality and charm is rooted in deep historical connections. In the wake of the pandemic, the…

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    Calling all accessible hotels – Blue Badge Access Awards is back!

    Calling all accessible hotels – Blue Badge Access Awards is back! The Blue Badge Access Awards (BBAAs) is the only dedicated global award scheme that promotes stylish accessibility in hospitality establishments, something that Hotel Designs cannot champion loud enough. This year, the category ‘Imagining Innovations for Disabled Guests’  includes a £20k prize fund… The Blue Badge Access Awards, which set…

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    Image exclusive: A look at COMO Hotels’ debut property in France

    Image 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… …

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    LXR Hotels makes its debuts in Asia Pacific

    LXR 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…

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    In pictures: Inside Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas

    In pictures: Inside Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas Leading New York-based hospitality design studio Rockwell Group has unveiled new images of its designs of the public areas inside Virgin Hotels’ new property in Las Vegas – and it’s everything and more we were expecting it to be… Leading New York based interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, which recently completed…

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    It’s ‘show time’: Ruby Hotels arrives in Cologne, Germany

    It’s ‘show time’: Ruby Hotels arrives in Cologne, Germany Ruby Hotels, which shelters the well-known ‘lean luxury’ hospitality concept, has opened a 186-key hotel in Cologne.“Ruby goes Late-Night” is now the motto at Ruby Ella – and becomes the brand’s 11th hotel property… Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand that first launched in 2013 with the innovative ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy,…

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    Raffles to more than double current portfolio of luxury hotels by 2023

    Raffles to more than double current portfolio of luxury hotels by 2023 The legendary brand that is Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to open flagship properties in Dubai, Udaipur, Bahrain and Macau later this year. Here’s what we know…  With newly appointed CEO Stephen Alden at the helm, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, which first emerged in 1887 with the…

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    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts makes debut at former Olympic venue

    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts makes debut at former Olympic venue St. Regis Hotels and Resorts has made its glamorous debut in China’s coastal city of Qingdao, which is the former Olympic sailing venue of the 2008 Games. Let’s take a look inside…  The highly anticipated opening of St Regis Qingdao marks the first Marriott International luxury brand hotel in…

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    Union Investment acquires new operators for hotels in New York City and Portland

    Union Investment acquires new operators for hotels in New York City and Portland Union Investment has acquired two new, big-name operators, Motel One and Curio by Hilton, for its hotels in New York City and Portland. Here’s what we know… The developer Union Investment has signed two leading operators for hotels in New York and Portland, both of which are…

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    LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in Seychelles

    LXR 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…

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    Weekly digest: Another launch for Virgin Hotels & a new London design studio

    Weekly digest: Another launch for Virgin Hotels & a new London design studio Editor Hamish Kilburn here, tasked to serve up this week’s hotel design headlines – such a Virgin Hotels’ arrival in New Orleans, Hard Rock entering a new territory and a new design studio launching in London – in one juicy shot… “In a marketing email we sent…

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    Hard Rock Hotels arrives in Madrid

    Hard 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…

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    Virgin Hotels to arrive in New Orleans this summer

    Virgin Hotels to arrive in New Orleans this summer Ahead of the anticipated arrival of Virgin Hotels New Orleans this summer, Hotel Designs was given a sneak peak behind the scenes to understand the design narrative of the 238-key hotel that was designed by both the in-house team and local New Orleans’ based interior designers Logan Killen… For any hotel…

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    VIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in July 2021

    VIP 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…

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    Mama Shelter to open five hotels this year

    Mama 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…

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    Inside Graduate Hotels’ debut property in New York

    Inside 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…

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    Now open: Rocco Forte Hotels’ Villa Igiea

    Now open: Rocco Forte Hotels’ Villa Igiea Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious family-run hotel group, led by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi, has unveiled the newly restored Villa Igiea in Sicily… Recently included in our VIP Arrivals series, Villa Igia, the historical Art Nouveau palazzo overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, originally designed by Ernesto Basile commissioned by…

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    VIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in June 2021

    VIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in June 2021 From re-imagined landmarks to Portobello boltholes and new hospitality hotspots, here’s your ultimate guide on the hottest, must-visit hotels that are opening in June 2021, just in time for the summer season to start. Editor Hamish Kilburn continues our VIP Arrivals series as international travel and hospitality open up once more… A…

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    Best design hotels to visit in Portugal

    Best 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).…

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    Kimpton Hotels inbound for Australia debut

    Kimpton Hotels inbound for Australia debut As part of IHG’s boutique luxury brand’s rapid global growth, Kimpton Hotels will finally arrive down under this autumn. That’s right, Pro-invest and IHG have announced that they will reopen Primus Sydney as Australia’s first Kimpton Hotel in October 2021… IHG Hotels & Resorts, which currently has 60 hotels operating under six brands in…

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    19 of the most incredible hotels around the world

    19 of the most incredible hotels around the world We’re jumpstarting your Monday with positive energy as we remind you (and ourselves) why we fell love with incredible hotels and one-off travel experiences the first place. We’re doing this by teasing your travel senses with these extraordinary examples of architecture, design and hospitality. Edited by Hamish Kilburn…  Whether it’s been…

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    Industry insight: Is this the end of WiFi in hotels?

    Industry insight: Is this the end of WiFi in hotels? A recent Which? survey found that over 14GB of data on average is going unused each month. Could your hotel be missing the opportunity to utilise this data network rather than invest in new WiFi Equipment? Following an impressive pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Gary Yeames-Smith, Director of Yeames Hospitality…

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    Fairfield By Marriott to open 6 hotels in Japan by August 2021

    Fairfield By Marriott to open 6 hotels in Japan by August 2021 “These new openings underscore Marriott International’s focus on growing our presence in Japan to serve travellers here,” says Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International… Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the planned openings of six new Fairfield…

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    Should hotels do a better job of reflecting their communities?

    Should hotels do a better job of reflecting their communities? To conclude our editorial series with ADP Architecture, Studio Director Amrit Naru looks at how a hotels and their design can sensitively reflect a locations local culture… Ask someone to name a place they’re looking forward to visiting once lockdown eases, and there’s a wide range of answers you might…

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    Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels?

    Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels? If there’s one phrase that’s inspired equal parts optimism and frustration this year in hotel design, it’s the idea of a green recovery, writes Amrit Naru, Studio Director, ADP Architecture… Last July, the UK government’s announcement of a funding boost to help with green industry was met with a mixed reception, and…

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    MINIVIEW: inside the latest design-led boutique hotels in New Zealand

    MINIVIEW: inside the latest design-led boutique hotels in New Zealand The maximalist interiors sheltered inside Naumi Hotel’s three recent arrivals have lifted our editorial spirits and added some serious style to boutique hotels in New Zealand. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to the brand’s CEO to understand more… Naumi Hotels recently announced the openings of three new boutique hotels in New…

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    Wink Hotels has arrived in Vietnam with a fresh eye for design

    Wink 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…

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    Marriott International to open almost 100 hotels in Asia Pacific this year

    Marriott International to open almost 100 hotels in Asia Pacific this year Following Marriott International announcing its 800th hotel opening in Asia Pacific, the group is expected to open almost 100 more properties in the region this year alone… Last year, despite the pandemic putting a halt on travel demand, Marriott International opened 75 new hotels in Asia Pacific, representing…

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    Product watch: RAK-Sanit puts hygiene in hotels first

    Product watch: RAK-Sanit puts hygiene in hotels first Good hygiene in hotels has never been so important, particularly in areas such as hotel bathrooms and washrooms. RAK-Sanit antibacterial collection from RAK Ceramics provides a barrier to bacteria build-up on surfaces including sanitaryware and tiles, ensuring lasting safety and comfort… Safety has always played an essential role in the specification of…

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    UrCove Hotels brand arrives in China

    UrCove Hotels brand arrives in China The five new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to ‘reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment’ and ‘strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China’… Hyatt has announced that UrCove, the new hospitality brand developed under a joint venture between Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group affiliates, has opened its first five properties. These new additions to Hyatt’s…

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    Rosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023

    Rosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023 Rosewood Hotels has announced that it will open a 157-key luxury hotel in Rome in 2023, which will become the brand’s 11th property in Europe. Here’s what we know…  Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, has been appointed by real estate firm Antirion SGR to…

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    Dominvs Group secures £68.5m for two flagship UK hotels

    Dominvs 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;…

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    Bvlgari Hotels to open debut property in the US

    Bvlgari Hotels to open debut property in the US Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach, scheduled to open in 2024… The luxury hotel brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, is on a roll, following announced projects in Paris, to open in 2021, Moscow and Rome in 2022 and Tokyo in 2023. Its…

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    Meliá Hotels International to open fourth hotel in Milan

    Meliá 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…

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    Industry insight: bathroom planning for the future of hotels

    Industry 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…

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    #3 Biophilic design 2.0 – from living walls to living hotels

    #3 Biophilic design 2.0 – from living walls to living hotels For article three in the Hotel Designs LAB series, Hotel Designs and Arigami explore wellbeing through the lens of biophilic design. Founder of Arigami Ari Peralta and editor Hamish Kilburn compile the thoughts of biophilic design expert Oliver Heath and environmental psychology researcher Nigel Oseland to explore the science…

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    Feature // Is Covid an opportunity for cleaner, greener hotels?

    Feature // Is Covid an opportunity for cleaner, greener hotels? Following an engaging discussion about sustainability with Bill Bensley at Hotel Designs LIVE, we asked session sponsor Silentnight Group how Covid-19 will impact the industry’s stance on hygiene and eco-friendly behaviour. Sales Director, David Lawenson writes… The past seven months has been challenging for the hospitality industry. The current global…

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    Inside Moxy Hotels’ third property to open in Japan

    Inside Moxy Hotels’ third property to open in Japan Located in one of the main hubs of Osaka City, the new Moxy hotel will provide guests with what Marriott is describing as “a fun and playful experience” through lively communal spaces… In a city that is buzzing with an attitude that does not always follow the rules, the 288-room Moxy…

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    Case study: a bespoke approach to lighting two hotels

    Case study: a bespoke approach to lighting two hotels To showcase Heathfield & Co’s bespoke approach to lighting design, Hotel Designs explores how the brand designed unique lighting schemes for two well-known hotels in London…  From cruise ships and shared working spaces, to five star hotels and restaurants across the world, Heathfield & Co’s bespoke portfolio showcases more than 40…

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    Industry insight: 4 reasons why hotels need more mirrors

    Industry insight: 4 reasons why hotels need more mirrors Looking beyond pure aesthetics, Mirror Mania explores why all hotels of all styles and sizes need more reflective surfaces…  As interior styles change and evolve, there are few interior features that stand the test of time like mirrors. Sure, the frames may change – but what never ceases is our love…

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    Conrad Hotels & Resorts to debut in Spain

    Conrad Hotels & Resorts to debut in Spain Conrad Costa del Sol, Spain’s first Conrad Hotels & Resorts property, is slated to open in early 2022… Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement to open the Conrad Costa del Sol – a 194-key luxury resort set to bring ‘a new level of contemporary luxury’ to the Andalusian coast. Owned…

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    In Conversation With: Penta Hotels’ new MD, Rogier Braakman

    In Conversation With: Penta Hotels’ new MD, Rogier Braakman In February 2020, weeks before the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a pandemic, the new Managing Director of Penta Hotels Worldwide was announced. Following what we can only imagine was a turbulent start to his role, Editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with Rogier Braakman to understand his plans for the lifestyle…

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    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: sustainable art in hotels

    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: sustainable art in hotels Driving the industry to search for and specify sustainable art, Artelier explores sustainable artwork in luxury contexts… The drive for sustainability has grown tremendously in the last few years, with individuals and businesses alike becoming committed to sustainable values. Image credit: Artelier Image credit: Artelier The drive for sustainability has grown tremendously in the…

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    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Human-centric lighting in hotels

    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Human-centric lighting in hotels Never has it been a better time for a new lighting brand with a plethora of experience and a fresh ethos to enter the international hotel design arena. Cue the launch of humanlumen… Coronavirus has swept through the world causing a trail of destruction to everyday lives everywhere – how and where we work,…

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    Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts to open debut property in Rome

    Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts to open debut property in Rome Bvlgari Hotel Roma, which is slated to open in 2022, will occupy a magnificent building in the heart of the Campo Marzio neighbourhood, a stone’s throw from the iconic Spanish Steps and the signature Bvlgari flagship on Via Condotti… Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will open its…

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    IN PICTURES: OKKO Hotels’ new design-led guestroom concept

    IN PICTURES: OKKO Hotels’ new design-led guestroom concept On July of 2019, in the heart of Paris, along the platform No. 2 at Gare de l’Est, OKKO Hotels unveiled its second generation guestroom concept, designed by Studio Catoir, which chose two models from the Ligne Roset Contract collection as testimonies of a strongly claimed design ambition… The concept of OKKO…

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    Signbox creates new social distancing signs and graphics for hotels

    Signbox creates new social distancing signs and graphics for hotels The signage company Signbox has adapted its portfolio to include stylish social distancing signage and graphics for when the hospitality industry reopens… As many venues start to reopen their doors to their employees and guests in readiness for the ‘new normal’, Signbox, the award-winning signage designer and manufacturer, is helping…

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    Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage Le Guanahani St. Barth

    Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage Le Guanahani St. Barth The iconic Caribbean resort on St. Barth will reveal a comprehensive refurbishment under the Rosewood flag, which is expected to be completed and revealed in Spring 2021… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will manage St. Barth’s renowned retreat, Le Guanahani, which is set to reopen in Spring 2021 following an extensive…

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    In (Lockdown) Conversation With: Dean Winter, Managing Director, Swire Hotels

    In (Lockdown) Conversation With: Dean Winter, Managing Director, Swire Hotels Following his recent appointment as Managing Director of Swire Hotels, Dean Winter sits down (virtually) with editor Hamish Kilburn to explain the brand’s change of direction… Swire Hotels, which shelters luxury and lifestyle brands The House Collective and EAST, has recently announced a new Managing Director. Dean Winter, who first…

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    It’s a hat-trick! Ruby Hotels announces third hotel in London

    It’s a hat-trick! Ruby Hotels announces third hotel in London Ruby Hotels, which only recently entered into the UK hospitality market, has announced that it will open a 173-key property in London’s Notting Hill area in 2023… Just months after making its London debut with the launch of Ruby Lucy on London’s Southbank, and while construction is underway to open…

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    LOCATION WATCH: Hot hotels opening soon in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

    LOCATION WATCH: Hot hotels opening soon in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Ever since Hotel Designs started the concept-to-completion article series with SB Architects to cover the honest journey to design and build Conrad Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit has been on our editorial team’s radar. Here editor Hamish Kilburn discovers which other hotels are opening in the area soon… Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit,…

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    Helping hotels heal: The service bringing re-opening advice directly to the door

    Helping hotels heal: The service bringing re-opening advice directly to the door In the wake of editor Hamish Kilburn interviewing Katie McCarthy, the founder and design director of Design Equals, Hotel Designs asks the firm to explain more about its Design= in a box… In the absence of government guidance Design Equals, an agency network of creative experts for the…

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    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Art in hotels – an accessory or a necessity?

    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Art in hotels – an accessory or a necessity? As the industry prepares to makes its grand return, there’s a debate forming around art’s vital role in meaningful interior design in hospitality. Hotel Designs asks the consultants at Portobello Art to investigate…  Art has always been present in hotels, but the role of art has evolved hugely over…

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    A new generation of luxury: Curating art for hotels

    A new generation of luxury: Curating art for hotels As international art consultants, Artelier specialises in curating art for luxury hospitality, residential, yacht and aviation projects. Here, the brand explains how art curation is vast becoming the new luxury on the international hotel design scene… When travelling the world in pursuit of new experiences or as part of a sophisticated…

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    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Should business hotels go ‘FIFO’?

    INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Should business hotels go ‘FIFO’? No, it’s not a rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ “Hi ho hi ho it’s off the work we go”. Instead, designer Peter Mance, the director of MAAPS Design and Architecture, explains how hotels in the hospitality industry could adapt the ‘Fly in/fly out scheme… FIFO (Fly In/Fly Out) is a…

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    Part 45: The role bespoke lighting plays in modern hotels

    GTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT45: THE ROLE BESPOKE LIGHTING PLAYS IN MODERN HOTELS The almost all pervasive use of a standardised approach to the construction of medium height and tall buildings does not help with differentiation; a key attribute for any hotel as first impressions are vital. The skilful application of façade lighting can help a great deal,…

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    Ruby Hotels to open first property in Stuttgart, Germany

    Ruby Hotels to open first property in Stuttgart, Germany Ruby Hotels‘ 10th property in Germany, which is slated to open in the spring of 2023, will shelter 1,700 square-metres of co-working space… Following its recent London debut, Ruby Hotels has announced that it will open its first property in Stuttgart, which will take the brand’s portfolio in Germany into double…

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    Encouraging guests to enjoy outdoor spaces will help hotels to thrive again

    Encouraging guests to enjoy outdoor spaces will help hotels to thrive again To launch this month putting ‘Outdoor Style’ through the editorial lens, Hotel Designs asks The Fine Cotton Company how hotels can make their outdoor spaces more comfortable… Alongside special occasions, escaping the every day and getting back to nature is often a reason to book a stay in…

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    In Conversation With: Geraldine Dohogne, former designer at Zannier Hotels

    In Conversation With: Geraldine Dohogne, former designer at Zannier Hotels The designer behind many of Zannier Hotels’ authentic properties, Geraldine Dohogne, is expanding her horizons to go solo on the international design scene. Speaking exclusively to editor Hamish Kilburn, the designer unveils the truth behind her unorthodox arrival into the industry, discusses the challenges she encountered when designing many of…

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    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 4)

    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 4) Marking the conclusion of Hotel Designs’ series to discover hotels that are naturally self-isolating in style, editor Hamish Kilburn metaphorically explores some of the world’s most detached destinations… For four weeks now, I have researched some of the world’s most secluded hotels that are self-isolating in style. Part four in the series…

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    Aloft Hotels arrives in Bali with new ‘future-proof design’

    Aloft Hotels arrives in Bali with new ‘future-proof design’ Aloft Hotels’ First property on the Island of Bali introduces the brand’s new ‘future-proof design formula’… Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travellers, has announced the opening of Aloft Bali Seminyak. Located in the heart of vibrant Seminyak, within walking distance to the beachm, the urban-inspired…

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    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 3)

    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 3) The editorial series continues with part three, as editor Hamish Kilburn mentally checks in to some of the best hotels that are self-isolating in style… The weeks are starting to feel like years. As the number of cases of COVID–19 increases day-by-day, so too do our social restrictions. From our new-found goldfish…

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    VIP Arrivals: hotels opening in April 2020

    VIP Arrivals: hotels opening in April 2020 Despite COVID-19 putting the brakes on hotel development activity, Hotel Designs’ Hamish Kilburn wants to still celebrate the hotels that were originally planned to open in April so that we have something to look forward once the crisis is over… It was all going so well. Only last month I wrote that 2020…

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    Spain has closed all hotels to fight COVID–19 spread

    Spain has closed all hotels to fight COVID–19 spread Today, for the first time (in well) ever, Spain has ordered all hotels and tourism accommodation in the country to close as it ups its efforts to fight against the spread of Coronavirus COVID–19… Spain has taken further measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID–19 by announcing that all hotels…

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    UK hotels to become shelters for homeless people during COVID-19 outbreak

    UK hotels to become shelters for homeless people during COVID-19 outbreak Hotels will be transformed into emergency safe spaces, outlines a new national action plan to fight the Coronavirus COVID–19 pandemic… In a new action plan drawn up by government outlines that hotels will be converted into temporary safe spaces after the government was accused of “sleepwalking” on homeless people’s…

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    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 2)

    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 2) While the entire world continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hotel Designs is turning up the temperature on the editorial desk. Part two in the series ‘Hotels that are self-isolating in style’ takes editor Hamish Kilburn on a journey of discovery without his feet even leaving the ground…  The…

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    Talks for hotels to be turned into temporary hospitals

    Talks for hotels to be turned into temporary hospitals Hotels are in logistic talks with the Government about giving up empty hotel rooms to vulnerable groups or medical professions… The hospitality industry has proved time and time again that it is both adaptable and resilient. Following the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in the UK, major hotel chains are in discussions…

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    Edge Architects completes 3 design-led Mercure hotels

    Edge Architects completes 3 design-led Mercure hotels The architecture and design firm has recently completed Mercure hotels in Cardiff, Birmingham and Bedford… In the last few months, Edge Architects + interior designers has completed three Mercure-branded hotels in Cardiff, Birmingham and Bedford. The lead designer on all three projects, Craig Parry, has an impressive portfolio including ibis Styles Southwark, Doubletree…

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    Destination Hotels arrives in Charlottesville, Virginia

    Destination Hotels arrives in Charlottesville, Virginia Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, the latest boutique hotel to open in the Destination Hotels’ portfolio, pays tribute to local culture, history and arts with unexpected twists… Quirk Hotel Charlottesville in Virginia is said to be the first boutique hotel in the area that has opened with a focus on curated art inspired by the city’s…

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    Ruby Hotels to open second Swiss hotel

    Ruby Hotels to open second Swiss hotel The 220-key hotel, which is yet to be named, will bring the Ruby Hotels brand’s ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy to a central Geneva location… In the wake of the brand’s loud debut in London with the opening of Ruby Lucy, Ruby Hotels will launch its second Swiss property in early 2022 in Geneva. The new…

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    Hotels that are self-isolating in style (Part 1)

    Hotels 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…

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    Hard Rock Hotels makes its long-awaited debut in Ireland

    Hard Rock Hotels makes its long-awaited debut in Ireland Hard Rock International debuts in Ireland with Hard Rock Hotel Dublin, which aims to brings the brand’s musical energy to the famed Temple Bar district… With a presence spanning more than 76 countries, Hard Rock International continues its expansion into Europe with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Dublin.   The…

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    Corinthia Hotels announces debut hotel in Doha

    Corinthia Hotels announces debut hotel in Doha Corinthia Hotels has signed an agreement to manage and operate a luxury Corinthia hotel in Doha to be built in the Gewan Island development… As the final preparations are underway for Corinthia Hotel’s entrance into the Middle East, with the opening of Corinthia Dubai around the corner, the hotel group has just signed…

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    Zannier Hotels opens property atop boulders in the Namib desert – built on stilts

    Zannier Hotels opens property atop boulders in the Namib desert – built on stilts Comprising of ten luxury tents, Zannier Hotels Sonop has been cleverly constructed atop a group of boulders, affording spectacular, unmatched 360-degree views of the Southern Namib desert… Arnaud Zannier’s inspiration for the hotel’s design was conceived during his very first trip to the site and first…

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    VIP ARRIVALS: hotels opening in March 2020

    VIP ARRIVALS: hotels opening in March 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on which statement and game-changing hotels are opening in March, 2020… So far, 2020 is shaping up to be a year of expansion for many hotel brands, such as Hotel Indigo, Le Meridian, Radisson Hotels, Hoxton and…

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    Renaissance Hotels debuts in New York

    Renaissance Hotels debuts in New York The 39-floor luxury hotel, Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel, has opened as plans for the brand to open another hotel in the city move forward… Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel has officially opened its doors to become one of the tallest properties in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Rising an impressive 39 floors at 430 feet…

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    Le Méridien Hotels arrives in South Florida’s design destination

    Le Méridien Hotels arrives in South Florida’s design destination Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, along with national real estate developer Charles S. Cohen, has announced the opening of Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport… Taking cues from the brand’s mid-century design aesthetic, the top-to-bottom conversion of the property that now shelters Le Méridien’s latest hotel brings to life…

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    Nobu Hotels announces 8 new properties in the pipeline

    Nobu Hotels announces 8 new properties in the pipeline 2020 is an exciting year for Nobu Hotels, with 10 hotels currently open and eight more in the pipeline across the US, Europe and Middle East, including regions such as London, Chicago, Warsaw and Riyadh… Founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, Nobu Hotels continues to solidify…

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    Hilton’s ‘Collection’ brands add more than 100 hotels to global pipeline

    Hilton’s ‘Collection’ brands add more than 100 hotels to global pipeline Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection by Hilton unveil to increase global pipeline by 120 hotels… From picturesque island getaways to charming small towns, Hilton’s full service Collection brands – Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton – opened 40 unique hotels last year in sought-after destinations. In…

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    Canopy by Hilton to open 20 hotels in 2020

    Canopy by Hilton to open 20 hotels in 2020 Hilton is calling it ’20 in 20′ as its lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, is predicting to nearly triple its portfolio with 20 expected openings in the next 11 months…  Hotel group Hilton has just announced that its ‘upper upscale’ lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, is predicting to open 20 hotels…

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    Ruby Hotels arrives in London

    Ruby Hotels arrives in London The 75-Room, carnival-themed ‘Ruby Lucy’ brings the disruptor brand’s ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy to the Southbank in London… Following the opening of Ruby Leni, and Hotel Designs’ exclusive interview with the brand’s Head of Design Matthew Balon, Ruby Hotels has arrived to London, opening its debut hotel on the Southbank. The new 75-room hotel, Ruby Lucy,…

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    Hyatt expected to open up to 200 hotels in the Americas region by 2022

    Hyatt expected to open up to 200 hotels in the Americas region by 2022 Hyatt’s Americas full service and select service brand portfolios expected to grow by 33 percent by 2022… Hyatt Hotels plans to grow its Americas brand portfolio with the expected opening of more than 50 full service and select service hotels in 2020 and the addition of…

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    VIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020

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    Part 40: How to design luxury accommodation in pub hotels

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    Manchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels

    Manchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels The opening marks the first two Hyatt-branded hotels in Manchester, and the debut of the Hyatt House brand in the United Kingdom… After Hotel Designs announced it will return to the city for Meet Up North, Hyatt Hotels  has announced  the opening of the 212-room Hyatt Regency Manchester and the 116-key Hyatt House Manchester in…

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    Room Mate Hotels to launch beach resort brand

    Room Mate Hotels to launch beach resort brand Room Mate Hotels, the Spanish hotel chain founded and led by Kike Sarasola, will launch its beach resort brand next year with the opening of Room Mate Olivia… Having established its position in the hospitality market, the Spanish urban chain, Room Mate Group has created a new beach resort brand that will…

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    Part 39: Sustainability in hotels – are you doing your part?

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    NH Hotels arrives in style to join Amsterdam’s hotel scene

    NH Hotels arrives in style to join Amsterdam’s hotel scene nhow Amsterdam RAI is the brand’s second hotel to open this year – and it is as quirky as the rest of the portfolio… Just days after opening the brand’s first hotel in the UK, NH Hotels has official cut the ribbon to its debut property in Amsterdam, which is…

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    Pan Pacific Hotels Group to open first London hotel

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    Accor opens two newly built hotels in Leicester

    Accor opens two newly built hotels in Leicester The Novotel hotel and Adagio aparthotel, both under the Accor umbrella, will open in January 2020… Hotel group Accor has announced that two newly built hotels in Leicester, Novotel Leicester and Adagio Leicester Aparthotel, will open on January 15, 2020. The new properties are owned by Charles Street Buildings Group and operated by…

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    Marriott International to open 30 luxury hotels in 2020

    Marriott International to open 30 luxury hotels in 2020 Marriott International’s 2020 strategy will see the unveil of luxury hotels in design and travel hotspots, including Tokyo, Mexico City, Reykjavik and Melbourne… Matching the group’s 2019 aims, Marriott International has announced its projection to open more than 30 luxury properties in 2020. The hotel group’s 30 new openings will evolve from the…

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    FEATURE: It’s time to art-en up more design hotels around the world

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    PART 38: How independent hotels can compete with large brands

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