Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsHamilton Litestat: Inspired by nature Hamilton Litestat explains how to perfect finishing touches for interiors to capture the spirit of natural surroundings… Interior design trends come and go, but one reoccurring theme that always feels fresh is interiors inspired by nature. Bringing the natural world inside has an energising effect, while also bringing a wholesome feeling of calm that is…
read moreIdeal Standard International is a leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom products, with 100 per cent focus on bathroom and washroom solutions, their brand portfolio includes the two most recognised and respected bathroom brands in the United Kingdom, Armitage Shanks and Ideal Standard. Armitage Shanks is a British institution, established in 1817 the Company have remained at the very…
read moreCanopy by Hilton to arrive in Paris’ Latin Quarter The 150-key Canopy by Hilton hotel will feature a vegetated facade with climbing plants and a garden on the ground floor, and is expected to open in 2022… Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand has announced the signing of a development agreement and a long-term lease between Novaxia Investissement and…
read moreHyatt to debut in Czech Republic with Andaz Prague Following plans for the luxury lifestyle brand Andaz to continue to grow across Europe, Hyatt has announced that Andaz Prague will open in 2022… Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement for the group’s first property in the Czech Republic. The “Sugar Palace” hotel project, currently…
read morePatina Maldives brings a new take on hotel design that inspires and delights online casino players. After all, the Maldives is the most remote tropical paradise on planet Earth, where, in addition, online casino players can watch Girls Basketball: Robbinsville runs away early on from Stuart Day. Sarah Darling made a duel flight to land in the heart of Patina…
read moreGROHE joins forces to reduce plastic waste Recommended Supplier GROHE has united with the Pacific Garbage Screening Project as it continues its eco mission… Soon after announcing that it will go carbon-free in manufacturing by 2020, GROHE has shared its support of the Pacific Garbage Screening (PGS) project of architect Marcella Hansch. Together with an interdisciplinary team of natural scientists,…
read moreThe Kixby Hotel opens in New York Rockwell Group completes The Kixby Hotel, which is located in a storied Beaux-arts building in Herald Square, New York… Rich in history, pulsing with life, and constantly changing, Herald Square feels like the true crossroads of Manhattan — a neighborhood whose often-overlooked architectural splendor reflects its Gilded Age roots. Now, with the rebirth…
read moreIN PICTURES: Inside Hotel Designs’ The Brit List Awards 2019 Now in its hat trick year, The Brit List Awards 2019 took place on November 21 to shelter the industry’s finest at Patch East London. Hotel Designs’ annual awards ceremony, hosted by editor Hamish Kilburn, welcomed leading interior designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers to celebrate Britain’s unique position on the international…
read moreNew hotel opens to put Germany’s answer to the Hamptons firmly on the map Holistic architect and designer Yasmine Mahmoudieh has injected new life into a building in Usedom, Germany, by completing the restored Strandhotel Atlantic & Villa Meeresstrand. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Germany is not known for its islands, nor is it famous for its sugar-white sandy beaches. However, on the…
read moreWinners of The Brit List Awards 2019 announced Guests flooded into Patch East London last night where the winners of The Brit List Awards 2019 were announced in spectacular fashion… For three years now, Hotel Designs has invited the industry’s finest together in November, after Sleep & Eat, to celebrate the climax of its year-long nationwide search to find the…
read moreBehind Crosswater’s colourful AW/19 message As the headline partner for The Brit List Awards 2019, Crosswater has a pretty UNIQUE message when it comes to colour in the bathroom… Bathroom manufacturer Crosswater’s high-quality signature finishes and textures enable hotels to express their own brand through their bathroom designs. Combined with lighting and interior design elements, each bathroom can be created…
read moreA developer’s glance at why Edinburgh is the city of investment Just hours ahead of The Brit List Awards 2019, Edward Webb, Director of Development Management, Edinburgh St James, UK – and judge for this year’s awards, tells Hotel Designs why Edinburgh is the most investible city in the UK… As 2019 draws to a close we reflect on another…
read moreGROHE’s answer to the digital revolution of the modern shower GROHE launches Rainshower SmartConnect 310 head shower, combining tech and wellness to create its answer to meaningful bathroom design… Digitalisation and wellness-inspired spaces are two mega-trends that are changing the way we perceive bathroom design. The two may seemingly juxtapose one another but with the Rainshower SmartConnect 310 head shower,…
read moreIn Conversation With: Marcel Wanders – “bathroom design can be poetry” Ahead of Sleep & Eat 2019, editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to acclaimed designer Marcel Wanders to understand how he hopes his new collection and collaboration with bathroom manufacturer Laufen will create long-lasting poetry in the modern bathroom… Designing interiors and designing an interior design product are two very distant…
read moreCASE STUDY: How YOTEL utilised space in design and hospitality In the wake of a plethora of announcements regarding hotel openings to expand the YOTEL portfolio, editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the hotel brand’s CEO, Hurbert Viriot, to understand more about the company’s ethos and methods to grow… It’s safe to say that the international hotel design and hospitality…
read moreSneak peek into The Brit List Awards 2019 With hours until the industry gathers at Patch East London for The Brit List Awards 2019, Hotel Designs takes a look inside the venue that will shelter this year’s awards ceremony. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For those of you who are unfamiliar of Hotel Designs, we like to do things differently. With…
read moreConrad Maldives Rangali Island debuts redesigned villas Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the luxury destination resort located on the picturesque setting of Rangali Island in the Maldives, is redesigning a unique set of villas available on the property… Just more than year after Hotel Designs interviewed the designers and architects behind the world’s first underwater hotel suite, the same hotel, Conrad…
read moreNew report reveals impact of washroom design of wellbeing A new study, commissioned by Armitage Shanks and led by chartered architect and academic at the Belfast School of Architecture, Dr Saul Golden, has looked into the wellbeing impact commercial washroom design can have on user experience… Bathroom manufacturer Armitage Shanks has published a new report that has concluded that wellbeing…
read morePREVIEW: Surface Design Show 2020 The show, of which Hotel Designs is a proud media partner for, is celebrating 15 years of bringing the best in innovative surface design, manufacturing and development to the UK… Surface Design Show will once again be bringing the best in surface material innovation to London’s Business Design Centre from February 11- 13 2020, with…
read moreA wealth of benefits using walnut in surfaces, says Unilin With the popularity of mixed wood and metal finishes, UNILIN, division panels, is making sure that designers can source authentic surfaces without the expense and complexities of genuine materials… Aspirational interiors continue to play a key part in furniture and interior design. Combinations of luxury brushed and gloss metals, cool…
read more10 reasons why glazed titanium-steel is the material for the hotel bathroom Bette explains some of the benefits of using glazed titanium-steel for baths, shower trays and washbasins… What makes glazed titanium-steel so perfect for hotel baths and should more hotels be choosing it for shower trays too? German manufacturer, Bette, has been supplying hotels with baths and shower trays made…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Meaningfully differentiating luxury in hotel design To continue Hotel Designs’ series of articles to put sustainability under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn chairs an exclusive editorial roundtable, in collaboration with Minotti London, to understand how today’s leading designers are sensitively working to create a more meaningful luxury hotel design landscape. Joining us on the Minotti sofa to discuss…
read moreHansgrohe announced as Event Partner for The Brit List 2019 With one week until Hotel Designs takes the stage to host its annual awards ceremony, The Brit list Awards 2019, Hansgrohe has become an Event Partner… As more than 300 of the industry’s leading designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers gear up for what is guaranteed to be a night to…
read moreChecking in to Inhabit Hotel, sheltering a new level of eco design During the London hotel’s soft launch period, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to discover Inhabit’s debut property, which in the process earns his eco stamp of approval… Last year, an insightful study revealed that the city of London had the eighth highest level of pollution in the world,…
read moreMINIVIEW: Balancing heritage and playful design inside Maximilian Hotel Known locally as one of Prague’s most established boutique hotels, redesigning the 71-key Maximilian Hotel called upon experienced minds and skilful to sensitively reimagine and redesign the hotel’s interiors. Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in for a sneak peek… Situated on Haštalská Street facing the Haštal Church – close to Prague’s Old…
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read moreGROHE pledges to have carbon-neutral production by 2020 With the aim of becoming the first manufacturer of the sanitary industry to achieve carbon-neutral production by 2020, GROHE has once again stepped up its pledge… Less than a month after editor Hamish Kilburn unveiled Independent Hotel Show’s Conscious Bedroom Report to highlight that a whopping 76 per cent of guests believe…
read moreManchester’s Hotel Brooklyn to open in February 2020 The doors to Manchester’s highly anticipated Hotel Brooklyn will open in February 2020… Designed by Squid Inc – the team behind renowned Hotel Gotham – the long-awaited Hotel Brooklyn is scheduled to open in February 2020. The 189-key hotel is inspired by the New York Borough and chosen for its resonating similarities to…
read moreFIRST LOOK: Inside Riggs Washington D.C., a new level of unrivalled luxury Ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the 181-key luxury hotel in Washington D.C., Hotel Designs takes a closer look inside… Lore Group, the international hospitality company behind renowned hotels, such as Sea Containers London and Pulitzer Amsterdam, has released model images of Riggs Washington D.C.. The new luxury…
read moreSO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana opens in Cuba Accor’s fastest growing luxury hotel brand, SO/I arrives in Cuba just in time to honor Havana’s 500thanniversary… Designed by the renowned French architect, Michel Regembal, SO/I Paseo del Prado La Habana has opened in Cuba. The 250-key hotel will showcase the brand’s ‘have-it-all’ lifestyle of rebellious luxury at its new residence in…
read moreSwissotel aquires Hotel Allegro in Bern, to reopen property in Autumn 2020 As part of this exciting next chapter for the property, Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG will invest approximately 16 million Swiss Francs on remodeling the property’s 171 guestrooms and public areas. More than 20 years after opening, the Kursaal Bern enters a new chapter in its history. Kongress…
read moreViceroy Residences at Ombria Resort wins prestigious sustainability award Continuing our theme this month to put sustainability under the spotlight, Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort has been recognised for its commitment to the environment, winning Best Sustainable Residential Development, Portugal at the European Property Awards… Luxury real estate development Ombria Resort in the heart of the Algarve, which is slated to…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Simple ways to increase hotel bookings TravelDailyMedia in conversation with STAAH uncovers ways technology can help hoteliers increase bookings and maximise revenue, to keep business afloat… Following the Independent Hotel Show 2019, it seems as if a common concern shared by hoteliers is how to increase bookings and revenue. It’s a huge challenge when you are also hands-on…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2019 becomes sold-out event With less than three weeks to go until Hotel Designs’ premium annual award ceremony, The Brit List Awards 2019 becomes a sold-out event… Following unprecedented demand, The Brit List Awards 2019, which takes place on November 21 at Patch East London, is now sold out. The event, which is Hotel Designs’ annual award…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Mixing Beer and music to create sustainable sound waves A Scottish craft brewer has collaborated with a digital audio device manufacturer to create signature SuperConnect radio… Following Hotel Designs’ month putting sustainability under the spotlight, a Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has collaborated with Revo to produce its latest item from its ‘Project Ampersand’ collection, which is a…
read moreEco gem: The Tongsai Bay, Koh Samui In search of eco gems, as we continue putting sustainability under the spotlight this month, journalist Sara Darling has committed to long haul, and Asia is firmly on her agenda. Removed from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Koh Samui is Darling’s next adventure as it is home to one of the world’s few fully…
read moreParkside unveils “most sustainable tile material on the market” To kickstart Hotel Designs’ month with ‘Sustainability’ under the spotlight, we investigate Parkside’s Sequel Vibe, a material from yesterday made for tomorrow… While the company settles in to its new design studio in the Cotswolds, Parkside has launched Sequel Vibe, the most waste-efficient and sustainable tile readily available to designers and architects…
read moreJW Marriott Maldives officially opens The Maldives is booming as JW Marriott Maldives officially opens with what is being called the region’s most impressive culinary facilities, complete with a treetop restaurant, former Nobu chef and ultra-private supersize villas… Situated on the island of Vagary, Shaviyani Atoll, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa has officially opened featuring 60 expansive beach and overwater villas…
read moreNaturalmat announces new collaboration Leading eco bed supplier Naturalmat launched Another Bed, a collaboration with Another Country, at Decorex International… Another Bed marries Another Country’s honest furniture forms with Naturalmat’s excellence in craftsmanship and organic credentials. Oak and upholstery are fused with beautiful dovetail detailing and a piped seam, to realise a timeless design with a double-sided headboard allows the option for either…
read moreFive emerging AW/19 interior trends to keep an eye on Now that autumn has arrived, and winter is fast approaching, all eyes of the international hotel design world are focused on trends and new products as we gear up towards awards season and prepare to wind down for another year. Recommended Supplier Bisque has taken this opportunity to shine the…
read moreThe integral design element inside the Spa of the Year Following Marienlyst Strandhotel recently winning Danish Beauty Award’s ‘Spa of the Year’ category, Hotel Designs dives in to explore the design elements that set this hotel spa aside from others… In 2018 the doors opened to the 1,600 square foot, luxurious beach spa in the 150 year old Marienlyst Strandhotel.…
read more‘Must see’ brands at Sleep & Eat 2019 With less than three weeks until Sleep & Eat 2019, here are just a few brands and products to look out for… More 160 design-led suppliers are now confirmed to be exhibiting at Sleep & Eat 2019, which takes place on November 19 – 20 at Olympia London. For many years now,…
read moreThe Brit List 2019 secures Videography Partner for ceremony Just weeks ahead of Hotel Designs’ annual award ceremony, The Brit List Awards 2019 secures SYS Visuals as its official Videography Partner… Known for its exceptional 360-degrees video interviews, SYS Visuals has teamed up with The Brit List 2019 to shoot the winners’ interviews at the award ceremony, which takes place…
read moreMINIVIEW: Austin Proper to open in December 2019 Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. Ahead of its official opening in December, editor Hamish Kilburn took a sneak peek inside.. Following the opening of Santa Monica Proper in July, Proper Hotels has extended its portfolio with the launch of Austin Proper Hotel and Residences. Also designed…
read moreThe Mandrake welcomes new artist in residence London’s Mandrake Hotel will welcome celebrated photographer Haris Nukem from November 2 – 11 as he takes up residency in Studio 5 as part of the hotel’s Artist in Residence programme… The Mandrake, known for its exquisitely designed spaces, provocative and thought invoking art, designed the Artist in Residence programme to celebrate both…
read moreExploring Roca, Armani/Roca, Laufen and Cosmic’s new UK headquarters Editor Hamish Kilburn is invited up to Leicester where he is able to discover the treasures that lie within Roca Group’s new and improved UK headquarters… Some businesses would argue that, when reading that the country’s construction has fallen by 2.5 per cent from August to September, which is largely influenced by the unstable…
read moreDuravit wins five Iconic Awards in the “Innovative Architecture” category Visionary architecture, forward-looking products and sustainable communication: this year the Iconic Awards, the international design and architecture competition, awarded Duravit with five awards in the ‘Innovative Architecture’ category… Duravit walked away from the Iconic Awards with wins for both new and enhanced product lines as well as its booth concept at…
read moreChecking in to a urban landmark: The Edwardian Manchester The Edwardian Manchester, which joins The May Fair as Edwardian Hotels London’s second Radisson Collection property, has recently completed a £12m renovation. Editor Hamish Kilburn was invited to exclusive review the 263-room hotel… A coherent blend of old and new is my first impression when, stood under a glass box that…
read moreAnantara to make its debut in Ireland By rebranding The Marker Hotel in Dublin, Anantara will open the brand’s first urban hotel in Europe… Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will make its debut in the upcoming months in Ireland with the rebranding of The Marker Hotel in Dublin, one of the Irish capital’s most modern and luxurious buildings. The addition…
read moreKaldewei to exhibit new sustainable products at Sleep & Eat 2019 The German bathroom manufacturer, Kaldewei, will attend one of the UK’s prestigious hospitality design events equipped with iconic bathroom solutions… Kaldewei is once again exhibiting at Sleep + Eat 2019 (stand B40), which takes place on November 19 – 20, at Olympia London. On display, there will be a…
read moreEditor Checks In: The new luxury for AW/19 and beyond Following an enlightening month at the helm of the editorial desk, Hamish Kilburn pauses for just a moment on whether or not consciousness is the new luxury in design, architecture and hospitality… Am I accurate in saying that a few years working on the international hotel design scene can often…
read moreRoca takes home gold at Designer Kitchen & Bathroom awards Global bathroom manufacturer, Roca is thrilled to announce winning the gold award in the ‘Innovation in Bathroom Product Design’ category at the 2019 Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards for its forward-thinking Beyond Colours collection… The hugely popular awards are designed to celebrate residential kitchen & bathroom design projects and products…
read moreARCHITECTURE GOALS: Architects unveil Japanese infused urban retreat in Sydney The new development of five buildings in Sydney will feature new penthouses that will offer rare traditional Japanese design details… Australian developer Crown Group’s latest residential development, Mastery by Crown Group, will offer a rare infusion of Japanese design in Sydney, complete with traditional Japanese hinoki timber onsen style baths. The…
read moreKempinski opens second luxury hotel in the Americas Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski has opened, marking the brand’s debut in Dominica ahead of global expansion… Nestled in Douglas Bay on the northwest side of the island of Dominica, the unparalleled luxury destination which now features Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski blends harmoniously the Caribbean hospitality with timeless European elegance of Kempinski.…
read morePermission submitted to integrate 400,000 plants within façade of new London hotel Set to radically change the city’s landscape and add to its eco hotel offering, hotel developer Dominvs Group and architecture firm Sheppard Robson have submitted permission for a living wall to be the façade of a new London hotel, with the aim to absorb more than eight tonnes of…
read moreGROHE to showcase ground-breaking 3D printing concept at Sleep & Eat 2019 GROHE will return to the Sleep & Eat 2019 exhibition for its 14th year in November, delivering continued commitment to the hospitality sector with new product innovations… GROHE will showcase its most eclectic and diverse product offering yet including the ICON 3D which has received international recognition since…
read moreAparthotel growth outpacing UK hotel market Serviced apartments and aparthotels are the fastest growing segment of the UK’s hospitality accommodation market, according to new research by commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH)… LSH’s latest hotel market research Va Va Vroom! reports that the serviced apartment sector, which includes aparthotels, currently represents just 3% of the total hospitality accommodation in…
read moreParkside delivers custom programme for health and wellbeing project London’s iconic premium health and fitness club, Harbour Club Chelsea, has undergone an extensive refurbishment including a custom floor and wall tile specification from Parkside. Parkside , which last month opened a new design studio in the Cotswolds, has used its versatility to deliver a mixture of looks across more than 2,000m2 of…
read moreLaufen expands BASE bathroom furniture collection Swiss bathroom manufacturer Laufen has extended its popular BASE bathroom furniture range, with the addition of new vanity units for the Ino washbasin collection. The extensive furniture range is timelessly simple and graceful and features Laufen’s trademark attention to detail in carefully thought-through functionality, high-quality materials and the latest colour schemes. Bathroom furniture helps…
read moreJust for fun: What comedians really think about hotels With consumer demands ever-evolving, we asked Recommended Supplier STAAH to investigate the truth about what comedians really think about hotels… Buffet breakfasts, wake-up calls, tea and coffee making facilities and the five-star service, comedians from around the world go uncut and talk about what they think of staying at a hotel.…
read moreIn Conversation With: Britain’s design legend Martin Brudnizki Last year’s crowned Interior Designer of The Year at The Brit List Awards, Martin Brudnizki, invites editor Hamish Kilburn to his Chelsea London studio to explain some of the major milestones in his career as well as how he logistically manages his time in a truly international market… Design gems are not…
read moreSolar-powered solution for exterior waymarking Combining the best in technology and sustainable design, Recommended Supplier Signbox has just unveiled the Smartscape Solar bollard… With greenwashing being the hot topic of this week following new research that was published at the Independent Hotel Show, leading sign manufacturer Signbox has unveiled a sustainable and creatively designed waymarking product that will help to…
read moreNew research suggests that hotels are not doing enough to be eco-friendly New research published by the Independent Hotel Show London has revealed that 76 per cent of holidaymakers feel as if hotels could do more to be greener and become more eco-friendly. Editor Hamish Kilburn took to stage to present the findings and writes… I am sick to death…
read moreEditor’s round-up of London Design Festival 2019 Strap yourself in for editor Hamish Kilburn’s annual round-up of London Design Festival (LDF). The 2019 edition was a thought-provoking insight into how the bare bones of the industry, led by innovative manufacturers working with open-minded designers and architects, are taking it upon themselves to design a better future of international hotels from…
read moreACE Hotels to arrive in Australia ACE Hotel Sydney is slated to open in 2021 and will become the brand’s debut property in Australia… Ace Hotel announces their first Australian property with Ace Hotel Sydney, slated to open in 2021. Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Ace Hotel celebrates a double decade with 10 hotels spanning North America, Europe and…
read moreInsight into Dormero Hotel’s newly designed bathrooms Rich mix of contrasting colours at the four-star superior hotel enhanced by Kaldewei bathroom solutions... Just outside Nuremberg in the small 25,000- strong town of Roth, Marcus Maximilian Wöhrl – founder of the Dormero hotel chain – has converted his grandparents’ venerable “Modehaus Wöhrl” fashionstore into a four-star superior hotel. Since then, as…
read moreKnightsbridge poised and ready for 80th Birthday celebrations at Sleep + Eat 2019 2019 marks the 80thanniversary of Knightsbridge, the award-winning British furniture manufacturer. In order to mark this landmark the company they will celebrates its extraordinary history on stand number E92 at Sleep & Eat, Olympia London (November 19 – 20, 2019)… If you are planning on attending Sleep…
read moreIn Conversation With: Andrew Sadler from CTD Architectural Tiles Editor Hamish Kilburns sits down with the Andrew Sadler, CTD Architectural Tiles specifications sector manager, to discuss how the industrial trend in surfaces is evolving, sustainable wall covering solutions and how tech is driving a new age in tile design… 2019 is proving to be a pivotal year for surfaces. While trends are…
read moreIn Conversation With: Outstanding Property Award London’s Jesper Thomsen Making its debut on the international design stage, Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design and architecture projects. As the exclusive media partner of the awards, Hotel Designs speaks to OPAL’s co-founder to understand what sets the initiative aside from others. Editor…
read moreSix Senses to open first hotel in the Galápagos Islands Opening 2021, Six Senses’ first hotel in the Galápagos Islands will be designed by world-renowned bamboo architect Simon Velez… Following a rise in demand for hotels to open in far-flung destinations around the world, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced that its first resort in the Galápagos Islands will…
read moreAccessibility championed at inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards The Blue Badge Access Awards, which took place last night at The Langham London, has created a pivotal moment in international design by celebrating and championing thoughtful accessible design… Last night, the inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards were held at The Langham London with the support of charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. Thirteen winners…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels debuts on the Grand Canal in Venice The 169-key St. Regis Venice has opened following a two-year, full-scale renovation on the building with the interior design project led by London-based interior design studio Sagrada… St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of The St. Regis Venice, which is located steps away from Piazza San Marco and boasting…
read moreINTERACTIVE HOTEL REVIEW: Monkey Island Estate, Bray-on-Thames Unearthing eight centuries of history, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to Bray-on-Thames’ Monkey Island Estate to interactively review a new kind of private countryside luxury… Travel upstream from London and you eventually arrive in the quintessentially British surroundings of Bray-on-Thames, a quiet suburban village that is arguably most for harbouring two of the…
read moreLIGHTING WATCH: Berkley Collection from Christopher Hyde Christopher Hyde Lighting beautiful Berkeley table lamp was recently supplied in the lobby area of a luxury hotel in Moscow… The stunning and imposing table lamp allows the interior designer to put the finishing touches into their own five-star project. The design of the Berkeley collection features delicate cast brass details. Available in…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Adding personality in hotel public areas In partnership with Arte Wallcoverings, editor Hamish Kilburn invited some of the leading hotel designers and architects to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for a live debate on how to add sustainable personality in the ever-evolving arena of public areas. In addition to being involved in the engaging conversation, the designers, directors and…
read moreSleep & Eat unveils design details of this year’s VIP Lounge ‘Gather’ in the enigmatically designed VIP Lounge. Sleep & Eat announces collaboration with Megre Interiors to create a new design-led experience… Sleep & Eat, one of Europe’s leading design and innovation event for the hospitality sector, has revealed an enticing glimpse of its new-look VIP Lounge. Created for the first…
read moreTREND WATCH: Super Matt is the new Black UNILIN, division panels, has developed Fibralux MR Black Super Matt, a black core MDF panel with a fingerprint-resistant, satin-soft matt finish on both sides… With an MDF core coloured black and a transparent super-matt finish on both sides, Fibralux MR Black Super Matt delivers a new black for interior and furniture use.…
read moreTHROWBACK: Duravit looks back on 2019’s top bathroom trends As we hurtle into Q4 of 2019, Bathroom manufacturer Duravit is taking a look back at some of this year’s top bathroom trends that are still holding strong. From organic shapes to matte finishes, these are the looks to add a high-end touch to any designer bathroom into the coming season and…
read more100% not-for-profit luxury safari, Lepogo Lodges, opens in South Africa The safari Lepogo Lodges, joins the ‘Not-for-Profit Conservation Tourism’ Movement and pledges to offset each and every guest’s carbon footprint… Lepogo Lodges, one of Africa’s few entirely not-for-profit high-end safari lodges, has opened its very first lodge in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Noka Camp, which is set within the 50,000-hectare,…
read moreThe Standard London, Camden’s new kid on the block In search of a new standard in design, creativity and urban hotels, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to London’s most talked-about hotels this year to explore another world. The Standard London has opened, making a bold statement on the capital’s new hospitality scene… Something significant is happening in London’s King’s Cross…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Armani and Roca launch Baia Collection With the new Baia collection, Giorgio Armani once again shows his commitment to promoting comfort and wellbeing, expressing his vision of the bathroom environment through a combination of elements that allow maximum flexibility and adaptability… Particular attention has been paid to the ergonomics of each piece in the new collection by Roca…
read moreIn Conversation With: Mark Tremlett, co-founder of Naturalmat With ‘the bed’ continuing to be the first and arguably most important furniture element to get right when designing any hotel experience, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Mark Tremlett, co-founder of Naturalmat, to understand how it has uniquely become one of the world’s leading bed and mattress manufacturers for the hotel…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: A Super-fast carpet full of spirit Spirit is the latest Ready to Go woven axminster collection from Wilton Carpets, bringing all-over interpretations of repeating geometrics inspired by Greek key patterns… Impressively versatile, thoroughly modern and perfect for hotels seeking a glamorous deco feel, Spirit comes in three strong patterns that add poise and purpose to corridors, receptions, lounges…
read moreRuby Hotels to open second hotel in London in 2021 The 154-key Ruby Stella will open in London’s Clerkenwell district and is the latest instalment in the ‘Lean Luxury’ hotel brand’s ambitious expansion plan… Following a theatrical launch in Dusseldorf, Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy, today announces plans for a second UK…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Latest innovation from Unidrain embraces contemporary corners With its products available across the globe, Unidrain is a world’s leading drainmanufacturer and nobody puts Unidrain in the corner! Unless of course it is the new Reframe corner shelf, which is the latest addition to the award-winning Reframe Collection created by Danish designer Kenneth Waaben… Unidrain’s latest product is further…
read moreDisneyland Paris hotel portfolio sold for €240m Benson Elliot and Schroders have acquired the three hotels that sit within the €240m Disneyland Paris hotel portfolio… A joint-venture led by UK-based private equity real estate fund manager Benson Elliot Real Estate Partners V, LP (“Benson Elliot”) and Schroder Real Estate Hotels (“SREH”, formerly Algonquin) has acquired three hotels (the “Portfolio”) totalling…
read moreTivoli Hotels & Resorts to debut in China The Portuguese hospitality brand Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to diversify its portfolio by introducing the brand into the Chinese market in the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu… Chengdu serves as the economic, commercial, financial, transportation and communication centre of Southwest China. Renowned for its pleasant climate and popular food, Chengdu…
read moreMinotti London, Modern Italian Furniture. Minotti is a modern Italian furniture company; leader in high quality modern furniture, contemporary furniture, outdoor furniture and furnishings for residential and hospitality environments. Minotti London offers a premium showroom experience matching the service expected of “100 per cent Made in Italy” product. Minotti is in the field of contemporary furniture design an ambassador of…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: UNILIN’s Clicwall is a striking wall without compromising durability UNILIN, division panels, has released an extra-high panel in its Clicwall fast-to-install decorative wall system… Producing seamless vertical runs on walls up to 3.5m in height, Clicwall high panels retain the ease and simplicity of the patented Uniclic click-joint and easy slide strip, delivering superfast fitting in commercial interiors.…
read moreWinner at The Brit List 2018, Robin Sheppard, given Lifetime Achievement Award Bespoke Hotels Chairman, who was last year’s winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Award at The Brit List 2018, has been honoured at 2019 AA Hospitality Awards… Bespoke Hotels’ Chairman, Robin Sheppard, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 2019 AA Hospitality Awards.…
read moreEditor Checks In: Everyone’s gone eco! This September, editor Hamish Kilburn has seen a rise in biophilic and eco design at London Design Festival as he prepares to go on stage at next month’s Independent Hotel Show (October 15) to put the topic firmly under the magnifying glass… I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not a naturally born eco…
read moreAccor announces six new Mercure hotels by end of 2019 in the UK The Mercure Hotels properties are being refurbished to a high standard and combine international standards of quality and service with a locally inspired look and feel… Accor has announced that six UK hotels signed by Danish based real estate property group Proark will be opening under the…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: October’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its October editorial features, which are Lighting in Public Areas and Art… For the second time this year, as a result of ever-evolving LED technology and consumer demands, Hotel Designs is putting lighting under the editorial spotlight, this time specifically looking at innovative lighting schemes outside the guestrooms and suites. Lighting in…
read moreLeading designers, architects and hoteliers to attend The Brit List Awards 2019 Here are some of the leading names that have confirmed to attend Hotel Designs annual award ceremony, The Brit List Awards 2019… It’s been just seven days since Hotel Designs officially unveiled the shortlisted finalists for The Brit List 2019, and already design directors, principals and hoteliers from the…
read moreMINIVIEW: The Pig at Bridge Place Following its hotly anticipated opening in April, The Pig at Bridge Place marks the hotel brand’s sixth authentic boutique hotel within its portfolio. Editor Hamish Kilburn heads back to his home county in Kent to explore the countryside gem… With its welcoming red brick façade and ornate Jacobean interior, Bridge Place is an intriguing old…
read moreThe value of consciously designed HVAC when building eco-friendly hotels Confronting huge pressure from the changing the demands of modern travellers, Gallant believes that the effort to build hotels consciously should start early on in the hotel design process. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to the company’s Business Development Director, Lee Bell, to understand more… With so much emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives…
read moreTop furniture looks to come out of London Design Festival Are you sitting comfortably? Here is Hamish Kilburn’s editor’s pick of the most innovative furniture pieces that were exhibited at London Design Festival 2019… With the design world watching, London Design Festival (LDF) once again delivered a spectacular performance full of colour, shapes and thoughtful design. Full of twists and turns…
read moreRitz-Carlton to debut in Montenegro Marriott International has signed an agreement to introduce the Ritz-Carlton brand to Montenegro, with the aim to usher in a “new era of elegance” to the chic LuÅ¡tica Peninsula… Hotel giant Marriott International has signed a “milestone agreement” with Northstar D.O.O. to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Montenegro. Under the plan funded by Al Yasra, The…
read moreCarlton Tel Aviv reveals new public area interior scheme Award-winning hotel Carlton Tel Aviv speaks to bleisure trend with infusion of new, contemporary art, stylish lightning schemes, and a circular beachfront lobby bar and beyond… Carlton Tel Aviv, a The 268-key luxury property that was voted “Israel’s Leading Business Hotel 2019” by World Travel Awards, today officially reveals its newly…
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