Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsHuw Evans wins Rado Star Prize UK 2019 at designjunction 2019 At an exclusive event held in the Light Tunnel, King’s Cross on September 19, Rado and designjunction announced the winner of the third edition of the Rado Star Prize UK… The Judges’ Winner of the Rado Star Prize UK has been announced at designjunction 2019. Huw Evans, who impressed the…
read moreMoxy Hotels opens third property in New York City Moxy NYC East Village shelters stylish and affordable design-driven guestrooms, co-working spaces, and four new dynamic F&B areas… Marriott International’s quirky lifestyle brand, Moxy, which currently has 44 hotels in America, Europe and Asia, makes it a hatrick in New York City, with the unveiling of its third property in the…
read moreThe Brit List 2019: Shortlist unveiled The shortlisted finalists for The Brit List 2019, who are considered to be the leading interior designers, architects and hoteliers operating in Britain today, have been announced. The annual award ceremony will take place on November 21 at Patch East London (tickets available here)… The wait is over. Hotel Designs has exclusively published the shortlist for The Brit List…
read moreLondon Design Festival medal winners announced London Design Festival has announced the four winners of the 2019 London Design Medals… Launched with the aim to recognise the contribution made by the leading design figures and emerging talents in London and the industry, London Design Festival historically kicks-off the week-long design event by presenting four London Design Medals awarded. The 2019…
read moreREVEALED: Top 20 attributes Brits look for in a hotel room A survey commissioned by P&G Professional has revealed that filthy bedsheets, hairy plugholes and unidentifiable room smells are some of the top factors likely to cause Brits to walk out of their hotel and never return… With the growing pressure on hoteliers to receive positive reviews and feedback, a study…
read moreCASE STUDY: Carpeting Studley Castle during £50m renovation Brintons supplied carpets for key public areas within Studley Castle, a Grade II* listed gothic revival house set in 28 acres of countryside in Warwickshire… Studley Castle re-opened in March 2019 after undergoing a £50 million transformation. Brintons worked on this project alongside design practices Newman Gauge, Leisure Concepts and Blueprint Interior Architecture. Studley Castle,…
read moreMkira exhibiting at 100% Design Mkira has been selected as one of the UK’s emerging brands and will be showcasing its beautiful and unique collection of fabrics and furniture at Olympia from the September 18 -21… Mkira products have been inspired by nature’s canvas and crafted using age old traditions. The collection includes; daybeds, headboards, cushions, throws, fabrics, lampshades, footstools…
read moreDuravit and Philippe Starck unveils new generation of shower-toilets Duravit and Philippe Starck present the new generation shower-toilet, which is available in two versions: SensoWash Starck f Plus and SensoWash Starck f Lite… Duravit’s SensoWash Starck f Plus and Lite collection has been designed by Philippe Starck to be conveniently operated via a remote control, or can be configured via…
read moreLondon Design Festival opens 17th edition in the capital London Design Festival launches its annual celebration of design with an inspiring programme of more than 300 events, including Landmark Projects, Festival Commissions, Projects at the V&A and Special Projects. The highly anticipated festival comprises 11 Design Districts, four Design Destinations and one Design Route… London’s most iconic locations have transformed by a series…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach The new chic boutique hotel, which is located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach, is slated to open later this year – and will be Kimpton’s Fifth Property in Florida… Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach is waiting in the wings to open as the boutique hotel company’s fifth in the Sunshine State, complementing…
read moreExhibitions to visit during London Design Festival 2019 While the capital of creatives – AKA London – prepares to once again display its colourful feathers for London Design Festival, editor Hamish Kilburn attempts to cut through the noise to share the key exhibitions and events taking place over week-long celebration of design… There’s a faint yet noticeable nip in the air as…
read moreibis Styles launches hotel design challenge in search for emerging creatives ibis Styles and Glug have launched a nationwide competition, giving designers the chance of winning £1,000 for the best hotel design concept… Known as one of the UK’s leading eco hotel brands, ibis Styles has announced a new design challenges, asking designers to create a moodboard for their dream hotel concept, giving…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Preparing your business to import from the EU in a no-deal Brexit The United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union (EU) on October 31. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes that will almost certainly affect the design industry – the most obvious of which will be the shift in rules…
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read moreHotel Summit shortlisted for the EN Indy Awards Hotel Summit, the original and leading meet-the-buyer networking event for hotel operators and key-industry suppliers, has been announced as a shortlisted finalists for the EN Indy Awards 2019 under the category of Best Brand Expansion… As the result of more than 20 years’ serving the industry with its highly targeted and successful meet-the-buyer concept, Forum Events’…
read moreBette – Innovation and 30-year warranty With a passion for innovation, bathroom manufacturer Bette creates baths, basins and shower areas in one of the most beautiful, durable and easy-to-clean materials: glazed titanium-steel. The result is award-winning designs with a 30-year warranty. Its baths, basins and shower floors are available in a huge range of designs, sizes and colours, and in gloss…
read moreParkside opens new Design Studio in the Cotswolds Hotel Designs headed up to the Cotswolds to attend the official opening party of Parkside’s latest studio opening… Design-led tile specification company Parkside has formally opened its Cotswolds Design Studio. Surrounding by the quintessentially British surroundings of the undisturbed region of the Cotswolds, Parkside welcomes designers, architects, contractors, developers and select members of…
read moreEgypt has most active project pipeline in Africa The latest data published from TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION shows Egypt is home to 55 new hotel projects which further adds 15,485 new rooms to the region… The hospitality market in Africa has been booming for some time, new statistics from the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database has provided an insight into the region’s future growth in development and…
read moreThe Luxury Collection announces opening of eighth hotel in China With a design narrative that celebrates Chinese culture, the 290-key Na Lotus Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, has opened… Following Marriott International’s plans to open more than 30 luxury hotels in 2019, the hotel group, which has recently debuted the W Hotels brand in Oman, has announced the opening of…
read moreTUI Blue to expand in Asia with debut hotel in Vietnam to open in Spring 2020 TUI’s flagship hotel group, TUI Blu, has announced plans to expand its portfolio in Asia, debuting in Vietnam next year with TUI Blue Nam Hoi An hotel… With the opening of TUI Blue Nam Hoi An hotel slated to take place in March 2020,…
read moreOrchard Hotel Singapore opens 360-degree experience in 1950s shell Following a multimillion-dollar nine-month refurbishment across the hotel, Orchard Hotel Singapore has unveiled an enhanced 360-degree guest experience with reimagined dining, events and accommodation offerings… Orchard Hotel Singapore has reopened with upgraded areas include the hotel’s 260 grand deluxe rooms, a grand ballroom, conference centre, lobby and F&B areas. The history…
read moreBoom in UK hotel sector drives supply growth Recent data shows that Edinburgh, London, Brighton, York and Birmingham are the five most attractive cities for hotel investment and development… The UK hotel industry saw the opening of 15,500 new hotel rooms in 2018, representing a 2.4 per cent increase in UK hotel supply, with 2019 expected to continue this uplift in…
read moreHOTEL DEVELOPMENT: Palm Springs is heating up for 2020 The desert oasis of Palm Springs is slated to welcome a series of exciting openings in 2020, including two new hotels and a cultural plaza, alongside celebrating the 15th anniversary of its iconic Modernism Week event, offering even more to see for visitors to the sun-soaked city and further boosting the…
read moreParkside launches Barneby Gates Collection of tiles Parkside has collaborated with leading design duo Barneby Gates, on a collection that brings the pair’s stunning wallpaper patterns to porcelain tiles… In the Barneby Gates collection, the trusted tile specification company, Parkside, has translated eight bold and courageous designs onto extra-large format porcelain tiles measuring 1000 x 500mm or 2500 x 1000mm,…
read moreUNVEILED: Amenities guests really want in the hotel The humble shoehorn and bubble shower caps have long since been replaced by newer amenities. Here’s a list edited by STAAH of amenities that modern travellers have requested. Some are essential, some nice to have and others are (admittedly) over-the-top… Free Wi-Fi You don’t expect your guests to check if your property’s…
read moreSuper 8 by Wyndham Continues announces six new hotels in Germany Wyndham’s stylish economy brand has announced to further expand its German footprint by 2021… In the wake of latest statistics showing that Germany is leading the hotel development race in Europe, with 382 projects in the pipeline, Wyndham Hotels has announced that it, too, will to expand its footprint in…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The psychology between colour in interior design and wellbeing Colour has the power to raise or lower our heartbeat, impact our sleep and influence our overall wellbeing. There’s a tremendous amount of research that’s gone into the psychology of colour and the impact it has on our health. Kicking off our colour series, brand strategist Emma Potter explores…
read moreRoca inspires with new Escuadra brassware range Roca has added to its brassware offering with its latest collection, Escuadra. With its contemporary single lever design, Escuadra creates a stylish impression in any bathroom space… A versatile choice, Escuadra is available in a range of brassware options, including basin, bidet, bath and shower mixer styles. “When it comes to brassware, there…
read moreTrue-to-life surfaces with UNILIN, division panels Through the UNILIN Evola collection, interior designers can unlock true-to-life surfaces with the benefits of scratch-resistance, durability and easy maintenance… Through its UNILIN Evola product range, UNILIN, division panels gives designers access to a collection of decorative panels that utilise the company’s expertise in creating true-to-life surfaces entirely in-house. With many of the décors…
read more7 unconventional hotel lobby designs To launch this month’s spotlight on Lobby Design, Hotel Designs’ editorial team has scoured the globe to identify some of the world’s most unconventional – and most fascinating – hotel lobbies… A first impression is a lasting impression, especially when it comes to checking in to the modern-day hotel. And considering it takes the average…
read moreFour Seasons opens in Philadelphia’s tallest building Foster + Partners’ Norman Foster is responsible for the architecture and interior design of Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Centre, which is sheltered in the 48th and 60th floors of the city’s tallest building… The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center is located on the uppermost floors of what is now…
read moreW Hotels debuts first luxury hotel in Aspen in 25 years The 88-key luxury W Aspen, designed by interior design firm NEMAWORKSHOP and architects Rowland + Broughton, is the town’s only year-round mountainside rooftop venue… Following the opening of W Hotels first hotel in Oman, Marriott International Inc. has announced the much-anticipated opening of W Aspen & The Sky Residences at…
read moreHotel bathroom trends that guarantee to make a statement Ahead of London Design Festival 2019, bathroom manufacturer Crosswater identifies some of the major emerging design trends in international hotel bathrooms… Hospitality is one of the biggest industries in the world as well as being one of the most important branches of commercial design. Acting as a fundamental factor, hotel décor can…
read moreGermany, France and the UK lead European hotel project development Latest hotel development statistics from the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database show the three nations account for 50 per cent of the 1,514 projects that are currently in the pipeline for the region… Germany, the UK, and France are currently dominating a “booming European hospitality market”, as stated in a report by TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION. The…
read moreMINIVIEW: Zafiro Palace Alcudia Zafiro Palace Alcudia is a family friendly hotel with a luxury edge. Chantal Borciani checks in to review… Framed by the majestic landscape of mountains in northern Mallorca, Zafiro Palace Hotel Alcudia occupies an enviable position just five minutes’ walk from the pretty harbour of Alcudia and just 15 minutes from the Medieval Old Town. Surrounded by…
read moreInterContinental Hotels debuts first luxury hotel in renowned hot spring destination InterContinental Hotels & Resorts continues to pioneer new luxury destinations with the opening of ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, which is injected with local design and architecture references throughout… Located in the Oita Prefecture in Southwestern Japan, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa has opened as the region’s first international luxury resort.…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: September’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its September editorial features, which are Lobby Design and Furniture… Inspired largely by the upcoming London Design Festival (LDF), Hotel Designs’ September features will delve into two areas are arguably mostly influenced by the social changes and trends in hotel design. In addition to attending the capital’s celebration of design, the…
read moreCrosswater brings bold design to today’s modern bathroom This season, Crosswater dares designers to be brave in the bathroom. With one of the widest ranges of finishes across its portfolio of brassware, furniture, ceramics, shower enclosures and accessories, the bathroom manufacturer, which is also the confirmed headline partner for The Brit List Awards 2019, presents a bold collection of products…
read moreThe BIID announces LDF ’19 movements As part of London Design Festival (LDF) 2019, The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), which is an industry partner for The Brit List 2019, will be participating in a range of exciting talks and events across the capital… Taking place from September 14 – 22, London Design Festival (LDF) brings together trade professionals…
read moreSeven-figure refurb begins at City Quay Hotel, Dundee Work has commenced on a £1.4 million refurbishment programme at Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa in the heart of Dundee… Over the coming months the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa‘s public spaces – including the reception and conference areas, as well as the hotel’s Metro Bar & Brasserie and Yu Spa…
read moreW Hotels Debuts in Oman The “lavish playground” of W Muscat is set to shake up the coastal haven with bold design, eclectic programming and Oman’s First Siddharta Lounge By Buddha-Bar… W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., has announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle…
read more4 reasons why hotels should consider 3D photography In a response to the industry insight on styling a hotel for design press article, Hotel Designs’ official hotel review photographer, ACT Studios, argues that 3D photography is where the future of hotel marketing is heading… Predictions for trends over the next couple of years in the hotel and hospitality sector abound. But there…
read moreDowntown Manhattan inspires new guestrooms inside Andaz Wall Street Hospitality-focused architecture and interior design firm Stonehill Taylor recently completed the interior design renovation of the Andaz Wall Street’s 253 guest rooms in Manhattan… Inspired by downtown Manhattan, the new interior design sheltered within Andaz Wall Street is modern, crisp and includes a number of twists. The designers at Stonewall Taylor contemplated…
read moreEditor Checks In: Home comforts in hotel design In August 2019, editor Hamish Kilburn concludes that trends are overrated when a project close to his heart reaches its highly anticipated conclusion… I can’t quite believe it has been almost one year since we first started following the award-winning designer Nicky Dobree on her journey to complete her debut hotel design…
read moreHilton Munich City completes $50 million renovation Hilton Munich City is placing the finishing touches on a $50 million hotel transformation project, which includes a full refurbishment of the hotel, including all public areas, guestrooms, fitness centre and F&B areas… Hilton Munich City, which opened a new F&B area called Juliet Rose earlier this year, has now been completed a full $50…
read moreLDF 2019 announces further festival commissions, projects and speakers With weeks to go until the city comes alive for London Design Festival, new details have emerged of even more commissions, projects and speakers… The hotly anticipated London Design Festival (LDF) has revealed the finer details around a number of holistic design experiences, installations and insightful talks in order to make this…
read moreHyatt Zilara Cap Cana to open in the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Dominican Republic Architect Ken Shannon has completed the project the design Hyatt Ziva/Zilara’s latest flagship, which will open this November in what is commonly referred to as the ‘Beverly Hills’ of the Dominican Republic… Nestled in Punta Cana’s sought-after, exclusive gated community of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, the twin Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara…
read moreCitizenM has announced fourth arrival in London Global hotel group, citizenM, announces the acquisition of a Victoria property for its fourth London hotel, opening in 2021… citizenM has announced that construction will commence in May 2020 for a new hotel in London, following the demolition of the existing Denison House. The 226-room hotel, designed by concrete with architecture by ICA,…
read moreIn Conversation With: Matthew Balon at Ruby Leni’s first showing Ruby Hotels has re-entered the stage to take a second bow in Dusseldorf, Germany. The 170-key Ruby Leni, which takes shelter in a former 1950s theatre, is the hotel group’s seventh hotel to harness ‘lean luxury’. Editor Hamish Kilburn travels just south of the city’s fashion district to meet the…
read moreHyatt Regency arrives in East Shenzhen The 298-room hotel, Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian, aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature intuitive service and energizing experiences to business and leisure guests alike… Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian in the east Guangdong Province, China. The new hotel aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature intuitive service and energising experiences to business…
read moreEco bed to be unveiled inside The Conscious Bedroom at IHS London 2019 To launch its Spotlight On ‘beds’, Hotel Designs learns more about Naturalmat’s eco partnership with Harris & Harris for The Conscious Bedroom, which will be unveiled at Independent Hotel Show London 2019… Naturalmat, which is the leading supplier of eco, organic beds and mattresses to the hotel…
read moreMINIVIEW: Discreet luxury unveiled by Nicky Dobree in the heart of Vejer To complete the Concept to Completion series with Nicky Dobree, Hotel Designs is given the keys to finally unlock the majestic heavy doors of pure luxury inside Plaza 18… Up until now, the designer Nicky Dobree has been synonymous with luxury Alpine chalet design and most recently very…
read moredesignjunction’s speaker programme set to challenge, provoke and engage designjunction, which is preparing to showcase more than 200 world-class international brands during London Design Festival, has just announced its speakership programme for 2019 which will be sheltered at Everyman Cinema in King’s Cross… This year designjunction will launch a brand new talks programme at the Everyman Cinema in King’s Cross,…
read moreA beautiful bathroom can also be an affordable bathroom, says Kaldewei From budget to luxurious, Kaldewei offers personalised bathroom planning solutions to suit any project… Studies show that there is huge demand for personalised bathroom design. Ideally, we would all prefer to fit out our bathrooms to suit our personal tastes and needs, without compromising on quality. However, individual bathroom…
read moreINSIDE THE FACTORY WITH: Hamilton Litestat Celebrating half a century of being the trusted, reliable and high-quality brand for switch plates and sockets, Hamilton Litestat’s is, without a doubt, an industry leader. The company’s Head of Marketing, Gavin Williams, invites editor Hamish Kilburn along to its headquarters in Bristol to share some of the tools behind its esteemed reputation and…
read moreChecking In: Wyndham Grand Athens With unparalleled views casting over the ancient city below, Wyndham Grand Athens opened in 2017 to capture the city from a unique perspective. Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in two years later to explore just how timeless the interiors really are… It seems to me that Greece – and Athens in particular – is a magnet this…
read moreEXCLUSIVE: Pre-show interview with designer of The Conscious Bedroom The Founder and Creative Director of Harris & Harris London, Alex Harris, gives Hotel Designs‘ editor, Hamish Kilburn, a sneak peek of The Conscious Bedroom that he and his team are designing for The Independent Hotel Show London 2019… It was at the beginning of 2019 when Harris & Harris, the…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show 2019 announces this year’s talks Editor Hamish Kilburn will host The Conscious Bedroom Report on the Innovation Stage at Independent Hotel Show 2019, which takes place October 15 – 16… As proud a long-standing media partner, Hotel Designs, which recently lifted the lid on which trends will emerge during the event, shares this year’s major topics and sessions that…
read moreSensitively carpeting Grade-I listed Hawkstone Hall Hotel Brintons’ sensitive approach to hotel design was required when sensitively creating the timeless interiors inside Hawkstone Hall Hotel, a 37-key luxury abode that has emerged following a two-year restoration… Grade-I listed 18th century Hawkstone Hall, which is owned by The Distinctly Hospitable Group, has been sympathetically restored over a two-year period and has…
read moreIn Conversation With: Unidrain’s Kenneth Waaben on modern bathrooms Hotel Designs exclusively sits down with innovative head designer at Unidrain, Kenneth Waaben, to understand more about the process behind the brand’s design of the modern bathroom… With the aim to “create aesthetic and functional designs that enhanced the company’s existing portfolio,” Kenneth Waaben started working for Unidrain in 2014. Since…
read moreHampton by Hilton becomes first hotel to adjoin famous racecourse Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park boasts rooms overlooking one of the most picturesque grounds in British horse racing… Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park has opened, unveiling 118 guestrooms located within Hamilton Park Racecourse, a five-star VisitScotland attraction, which is a significant part of Scotland’s racing heritage. The property, owned by Hamilton Park Racecourse and…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: B3 Designers lifts the lid on The Prince Akatoki Hotel London London-based hospitality interior design specialist B3 Designers is heading towards the finish line of completing the interiors for The Prince Akatoki London, a new hotel located on Great Cumberland Place near Marble Arch… Opening mid-September, The Prince Akatoki London’s newly designed spaces include 82 guestrooms and suites, a reception…
read moreSingita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House opens in Rwanda The new hotel in Rwanda, designed by GAPP Architects in collaboration with the interior design teams Cécile & Boyd and Hesse Kleinloog (HK) Studio, opens to uniquely provide sanctuary for 320 endangered mountain gorillas on 178 acres of land… Multi-award winning conservation brand Singita has officially opened its doors to Singita Kwitonda…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: GESSI adds architectural wellness to its range The GESSI Architectural Wellness project is a new concept in design that makes the functions of “wellness of the five senses” modular and customisable, with signicant technical advantages…. Binario, the system that inaugurates the new project launched by GESSI, envisages the overhead installation of wall mounted tracks, similar to those used…
read moreIn Conversation With: Versa’s Paul Gibson on sustainable wallcoverings in EMEA hotels As part of its expansion plans for 2019 and beyond, Versa Wallcovering has recently turned up the volume in amplifying its products in Europe. Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with the company’s new Business Development Manager (EMEA), Paul Gibson, to understand more about his vision and…
read moreMINIVIEW: room2 Southampton, the debut hometel Claiming to be the world’s first hometel brand, room2 Southampton shelters the best of both worlds in 71 rooms. As Hotel Designs continues to focus the Spotlight On Hotel Concepts, editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to design firm Project Orange to understand the design story… With the aim to create a home-from-home hotel on England’s…
read moreRosewood Washington D.C. reopens with new F&B and public areas Rosewood Washington D.C., which is widely regarded as Georgetown’s leading luxury hotels, has reopened with new distinct dining concepts, including a new rooftop lounge, CUT Above… With interiors led by Jacques Garcia, Rosewood Washington D.C. has reopened its doors to unveil a new public area and F&B spaces. Instilling a sense of…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Laufen launches contemporary Moderna range The new Moderna bathroom collection from Lauren, designed by Peter Wirz, is the epitome of contemporary design, a stylish range that places functionality at its heart… Laufen’s new Moderna range gives a timeless, minimalist look, in the best Swiss design tradition. Created by Swiss designer Peter Wirz, Moderna combines practicality with perfect contouring to…
read moreBlackpool Pleasure Beach welcomes new luxury hotel Boulevard Hotel is expected to be a game changer luxury hotel that is about to arrive on Pleasure Beach in Blackpool… The entertainment capital of the north west – AKA Blackpool – is about to add a new luxury hotel to the mix as part of a multi-million pound investment plan to reinforce…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Criterion from Chelsom Criterion from Chelsom is one of the signature ranges from the lighting company’s latest collection, Edition 26… Last year, Chelsom presented to the world, Edition 26, an innovate range of elegant contemporary fittings with timeless appeal that would be an impressive addition to a wide variety of interior schemes. Among the products launched was Criterion, a…
read moreLennox Hotels arrives on Miami Beach Sheltered within an original 1930s Art Deco shell sits the newly opened 119-key Lennox Hotel Miami Beach. Hotel Designs takes a closer look at the new hotel on the block, imagined by acclaimed Argentinian interior designer Juan Ciavarella… A striking new modern hotel, combining contemporary design with original Art Deco design, has opened its doors in…
read moreFINAL CALL: Applications for The Brit List 2019 close this week FREE TO APPLY, nominations for The Brit List 2019 close on Friday August 9… Calling all interior designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers who operate in Britain, you have until Friday to submit your free entries for The Brit List 2019. Once all nominations/applications have been gathered, the expert judging…
read moreDESIGN INSPIRATION: 7 Quirky hotels built into their surroundings To continue putting Hotel Concepts under the spotlight, leading booking management service STAAH identifies seven quirky hotels that shelter one-off luxury experiences… Depending on the type of traveller you are trying to attract or designing for, sometimes a hotel needs to be nothing more than just a place to rest after…
read moreLondon to welcome ‘private members’ club’ hotel in 2020 Slated to open in Q1 of 2020, The Guardsman is a purpose-built luxury London boutique hotel that is expected to offer the atmosphere, discretion and personal service usually associated with a private members’ club… Presenting guests with what is being described as “a true home away from home experience”, the 53-key…
read moreLaura Ashley Hotel The Iliffe, Coventry opens Laura Ashley Hotel The Iliffe, Coventry, formerly known as Corus The Chace Hotel, has opened its doors to reveal to reveal a quintessentially British and timeless transformation… As part of the hotel group’s aggressive expansion, Laura Ashley Hotels has opened the doors to its second property, Laura Ashley Hotel The Iliffe, Coventry. The 17-key boutique hotel…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Wellness & wellbeing in the open air As Hotel Designs focuses its lens on Hotel Concepts, editor Hamish Kilburn learns how Gessi is leading the way in launching innovative bathroom products inspired by nature and the great outdoors… Internal and external, closed and open, domestic and nature scale: ideally designers can eliminate all barriers with the Gessi Outdoor…
read moreA legend reborn: Raffles Singapore reopens Raffles Singapore has announced its highly anticipated reopening. With interiors by the acclaimed Alexandra Champalimaud, the hotel’s sensitive design heralds an exciting new chapter in the iconic property’s rich history and heritage… The infamous Raffles Singapore is now open, following the iconic hotel’s careful and sensitive three-phased restoration, which first began in February 2017.…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: Inside Hinode Hills Niseko Village, Japan Nestled at the south base of the 1308m Mount Niseko Annupuri, the design-led 79-key boutique hotel, Hinode Hills Niseko Village, operated by YTL Hotels, will open in Japan on December 1… Named to pay homage to the rising sun, the elegantly furnished luxury all-suite Hinode Hills Niseko Village hotel is designed with a…
read moreTHE BRIT LIST 2019: Last chance to claim early bird tickets Early bird tickets for The Brit List 2019 Awards, which takes place on November 21 at Patch East London, expire on August 4… There are just two days left in order to claim your early bird tickets to The Brit List 2019 Awards. Hotel Designs’ annual awards, which as…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: 7 hotel concepts on the boards that will rock your world During this month’s Spotlight On Hotel Concepts, editor Hamish Kilburn identifies the projects on the boards that are taking international hotel design to unseen heights… The hotels that are currently opening around the globe are impressive, innovative and are a reaction to the ever-evolving demands of the…
read moreIn Conversation With: Fashion designer Jack Irving Having previously designed statement outfits for many international music and fashion icons, Jack Irving’s alternative style has recently spilled out onto the hotel design scene. Editor Hamish Kilburn joins the fashion designer, in between photoshoots, to understand how two worlds have recently collided… The brand ‘Jack Irving Studio’ and the creative man behind…
read moreHas IHG just marked the end of bathroom miniatures forever? Following hotel group IHG‘s plans to remove miniatures from all of its hotels, editor Hamish Kilburn investigates the significance of opting for bulk-size amenities to reduce plastic waste… If it takes for David Attenborough to take over the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage in order for the world – and our industry – to…
read moreNEW FOR DESIGNERS & HOTELIERS: Bisque debuts new online platform Pioneering British design brand Bisque has announced a new online platform for interior designers, specifiers and architects… A new section of Bisque’s website has been developed specifically to cater to the demands of designers, specifiers and architects in order to provide this audience with all the information it may need…
read moreThe Brit List 2019: Free to apply before August 9 CALLING ALL DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS, HOTELIERS AND SUPPLIERS: Applications for The Brit List 2019, which are free to apply for, close on August 9… Time is running out to apply for The Brit List 2019, Hotel Designs’ annual awards, which as well as recognising individual winners also lists the top 75…
read moreHOTEL CONCEPT: Cliff-hanging hotel on the boards A spectacular architecture concept has emerged from a Turkish architectural design studio showing plans for a luxury boutique hotel to be built into a cliff… Istanbul-based Architecture firm Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio. has released the first renders of a new project that shows a luxury hotel built into the side of a 2000-foor…
read more16th century shell transforms to open modern boutique design hotel The in-house design team at IHG, construction firm Stepnell and architecture practice Hitchman Stone Partnership have together completed a £13.2 million restoration projects on a Grade II listed building, which now sheltered the boutique 93-key Hotel Indigo Stratford-Upon-Avon… Located in the heart of Shakespeare’s birthplace, a three-storey Grade II listed building, which dates back to the…
read moreAB Concept unveils ‘futuristic luxury’ hotel ‘Futuristic Luxury’ defines the AB Concept-designed interiors at Laguna Baycourt Club Hotel & Spa Resort… Ed Ng and Terence Ngan, Founders of international design studio AB Concept, have collaborated on Laguna Baycourt Club Hotel & Spa Resort in Gamagori, with Japanese designers Tanseisha Co., Ltd. and Yasui Architects & Engineers, Inc., to create the interiors…
read morecitizenM Amstel Amsterdam hotel opens in 1920s shell citizenM’s third hotel in Amsterdam – 17th property worldwide – moves into a sensational location in a stylish 1920s building as location remains everything… Returning to its humble roots, citizenM has opened its third hotel in Amsterdam, which becomes the Dutch brand’s 17th property globally. Staying true to the quest for triple-A urban…
read moreMore than 70% of Brits believe hotels can be more eco-friendly A survey has revealed what Brits really think when it comes to hotels’ efforts to be eco-friendly… 76 per cent of British holidaymakers feel hotels can play a larger role than they currently are in being ‘greener’, a study has found. The survey, carried out by Taxi2Airport, also concluded that…
read moreTrends forecast ahead of Independent Hotel Show London 2019 Ahead of the Independent Hotel Show London 2019, which takes place on October 15 – 16 at Olympia London, design partners and exhibitors identify four key areas predicted to be hot in hotel design… Now that registration is officially open for the Independent Hotel Show London 2019 – and following the…
read moreHyatt Centric arrives in Silicon Valley, California The new lifestyle hotel, Hyatt Centric Mountain View, targets savvy explorers seeking shareable moments with a new 167-key hotel designed by Studio HBA and CallisonRTKL… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has debuted in Silicon Valley with the eagerly anticipated opening of the 167-key Hyatt Centric Mountain View. Designed for a growing segment of savvy explorers seeking shareable moments to…
read moreCONCEPT TO COMPLETION: Designing the bathrooms inside Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester With the hotel months away from opening, the bathroom design specialists at Utopia Projects explain how they have worked with interior design firm Space Invader Design to create timeless, luxury bathrooms inside Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester… Due to open this November, Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester is located in the heart of the…
read moreIn Conversation With: Michele Salvi, Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects Following the opening of the 770-key Morpheus Hotel in Macau, Zaha Hadid Architects’ Michele Salvi sits down with editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss pushing boundaries, ever-changing public areas and how the pioneering practice is continuing the legacy of a design legend… When Morpheus first opened to the public in June of last year as the “world’s…
read moreChecking In: Down the rabbit hole in Devon’s Glazebrook House Hotel In search for English eccentricity, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to Glazebrook House Hotel to explore the Alice-in-Wonderland meets Rule Britania interiors, designed by Timothy Oulton… When Peter and Fran Hamman, the owners of Glazebrook House Hotel, originally embarked on their tremendous journey to open a statement luxury boutique hotel…
read moreGROHE’s new Essence ceramics blends soft curves inspired by organic forms The sleek, minimalist design of GROHE Essence reflects the growing trend towards timeless elegance… Following on from the bathroom specialist’s aim to shape the future of water, as referenced in a Hotel Designs Q&A with the company’s VP of Design, GROHE has launched its premium Essence Ceramics Collection, marking its first…
read moreCASE STUDY: Lighting and wiring a Grade II listed boutique hotel Hamilton Litestat reports on its lighting and wiring work inside The Lime Tree Hotel, a family-run business in a Grade II-listed building, located in south Belgravia, London… Packed with original character and grandeur, The Lime Tree Hotel’s high ceilings, open fireplaces and original cornicing have been painstakingly preserved for almost…
read moreThe Brit List 2019 Awards: Meet the judges Now that nominations have opened for The Brit List 2019 Awards, we would like you to meet our fabulous judges, handpicked in order to make this year’s process to find the most influential British designers, hoteliers, architects and suppliers the biggest and best yet… The Brit List 2019 is back, once again launching…
read moreEccleston Square Hotel unveils major tech upgrade Known widely for being one of the most technologically advanced luxury boutique hotels in the world, Eccleston Square Hotel London becomes even smarter following its recent tech renovation… Eccleston Square Hotel London, which was the setting for a unique Hotel Designs hotel review carried out by tech expert Jason Bradbury, has unveiled its…
read moreBrilliant in Blue: NEW Glide II Furniture and LED Mirrors from Crosswater New for 2019, Crosswater has launched a stunning new colour into its Glide II furniture range – the Blue Smoke Matt… Forming part of Crosswater’s prestigious Premium collection, this finish has been specifically developed to complement the most popular elements of modern bathroom design. The light tonal blue…
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