Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsOrganic mattresses and beds, made from sustainable materials in Britain, have been Naturalmat’s business for more than 20 years. Suppliers to luxury hotels all over the world, the expert designers and craftsmen can work to bespoke requirements to suit any room scheme and create a great night’s sleep… naturally. Image credit: Naturalmat Naturalmat’s stylish bed bases are built to endure,…
read moreInterContinental Hayman Island Resort opens in Great Barrier Reef Designed in collaboration with DBI Designs, DAARC and KY Design, with the Great Barrier Reef as a main source of inspiration, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has opened… Following InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG)’s plans to extending its footprint in Australia as well as other regions, the 166-key luxury InterContinental Hayman Island Resort…
read moreLIGHTING TREND WATCH: Chelsom’s Icicle Icicle was one of the most iconic lighting products to emerge from Chelsom’s Edition 26 collection, which launched last year… Inspired by Gothic style, Icicle from Chelsom is a true statement piece, which fuses cutting-edge design and impeccable craftsmanship with the latest technology. Dimmable integral LED light sources in the base of hand of Chelsom’s Icicle…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Styling a hotel for design press With first impressions now being made before guests have even considered checking in, making a hotel’s style, personality and character pop in photographs is fundamental in any successful launch campaign. Florence Rolfe, former senior stylist at House & Garden – and judge for The Brit List 2019 – explains some of the…
read moreMadrid welcomes new tech-driven, Rockwell-designed Aloft Hotels property Aloft Madrid Gran Via embraces the brand’s new future-proofed design formula, complete with a rooftop pool featuring 360-degree views of Madrid’s skyline… Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain with the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía. Located in the vibrant heart…
read moreConcept to completion: Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester As the opening date draws ever nearer, Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester is starting taking form. Hotel Designs caught up with architecture firm jmarchitects to understand how the company restored a historic city building so that it can shelter Manchester’s new kind luxury hotel… The Manchester Stock Exchange building is a Grade II…
read moreTREND ALERT: Bring on the brick With a newly launched range by Parkside, designers and architects can now create an industrial brick aesthetic with porcelain… Trusted tile specification company Parkside has launched Tyne, a highly-versatile brick-effect wall and floor porcelain tile that’s ready to create a stunning brick and mortar aesthetic in the most demanding commercial environments. Waterproof, frost-proof and resistant…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Fabric trends to bookmark for 2019 and beyond While Hotel Designs is shining the spotlight on fabrics, Hotel Designs has identified interesting trends and innovate materials on the market… There are many factors that determine the trends and movements of which fabrics designers use within products. Sustainability, durability and feel to the touch are all among them. With…
read moreRuby Hotels opens second hotel in Dusseldorf Last night, Hotel Designs was invited to Dusseldorf for the official opening party of Ruby Leni, the disruptive brand’s seventh property. Ahead of the theatrical opening scene, editor Hamish Kilburn lifts the curtain to get a closer look backstage… Following the hotel group unveiling its aggressive expansion plans last year, Ruby Hotels has…
read moreWaldorf Astoria arrives in Dubai’s Financial Centre Waldorf Astoria expands presence in the Middle East with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, treating guests to a unique check-in experience from the 18th floor as well as sky-high dining and wellness facilities… With the aim to bridge the world together, with a French Riviera-style rooftop bar and pool…
read moreAgreement signed between Hotel Investment Partners and Room Mate Hotels Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) to invest EUR23 million in fully refurbishing the first hotel resort to be run by Room Mate Hotels… Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the largest owner of hotel resorts in Spain, has signed an agreement with Room Mate Hotels, the chain owned by Kike Sarasola, to manage…
read moreSuppliers galore confirmed for Sleep + Eat 2019 Sleep & Eat, of which Hotel Designs is a media partner of, announces exhibition packed with leading suppliers to hotels, restaurants and bars… Sleep & Eat, the eagerly anticipated event which showcases the innovative and the inspired in hospitality design, has revealed some of the exhibitors so far confirmed for this year’s…
read moreBehind the scenes: Morgan’s Rakino Collection Post-Clerkenwell Design Week, Hotel Designs’ editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with one of the designers of the moment, Tim Rundle, in order to understand how his new collection with Morgan developed… During this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, Morgan launched a new furniture collection which juxtaposed soft sculpted upholstery with a strong, low line frame,…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: GROHE extends Colours Collection With 10 colour and finish variations across many GROHE ranges, installers, retailers and designers can help customers personalise their bathroom like never before – from tap to flush plate… Not only do today’s homeowners want individuality when it comes to design, so too do hotel guests checking in. The chance to customise the look…
read moreParkside is a contemporary porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tile specification company with more than 500 designs on offer, including many exclusives, from some of the world’s most dynamic manufacturers. Whether for commercial, hospitality or high-end residential projects, the company has placed focus on developing its portfolio and services to provide architects and designers with the versatility to choose ceramic…
read moreHotel Summit 2019 bridges the gap between hotel buyers and suppliers Forum Events’ premium meet-the-buyers event, Hotel Summit, put on yet another spectacular event with guest speakers including representatives from The Lanesborough, Great Hotels Of The World and Areen Design, among many others… Settling in a new home, located in the quintessentially British surroundings in the Oxfordshire countryside, Heythrop Park…
read moreHyatt Place arrives in Japan The 363-key select service hotel offers a resort-like atmosphere and marks the first Hyatt Place hotel to open in Japan… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Japan. Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, cozy atmosphere and practical amenities…
read moreBIID announces new President The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced that Harriet Forde from Forde design has stepped up to become the 2019 BIID President… The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced its new president for 2019-20, Harriet Forde, founder of London-based practice Harriet Forde Design. Forde succeeds current president, Gilly Craft and officially took on…
read moreFree to apply: The Brit List 2019 Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers who operate from or have a presence in Britain: The Brit List 2019, Hotel Designs’ annual awards, is free to apply for. Nominations/applications close on August 9. In an aim to ensure that Hotel Designs’ nationwide search to find the best interior designers, architects, hoteliers and…
read moreChecking In: Zafiro Palace Hotel Palmanova Past the old town of Palma’s cobbled streets sits a newly designed timeless hotel, Zafiro Palace Hotel Palmanova, which was designed by Marga Rotgeron. Chantal Borciani checks in to review… With almost guaranteed blue skies and sunshine for an average of more than 300 days per year year, it comes with little surprise that Zafiro…
read moreUnidrain wins three international film awards Unidrain received a GOLD REMI at the WorldFest-Houston, the Silver Award at the US International Film and Video Festival, plus a Silver World Medal at the New York Festival Awards, which took place earlier this year… It’s not often you hear the words “international film awards” and “drains” in the same sentence. However, Unidrain…
read moreStock Exchange Hotel in Manchester unveils sneak peek of design Stock Exchange Hotel, one of the most eagerly anticipated hotels in Manchester, will open on November 15, 2019 as a member of Relais & Châteaux… The former Stock Exchange building, located in the heart of Manchester, is a striking example of Edwardian architecture from the 20th Century and is currently…
read more100% Design unveils 2019 plans With less than three months to go, 100% Design unveils this year’s plans with Hotel Designs on board as a media partner… 100% Design will this year celebrate its 25th anniversary with an array of show stopping brands, thought-provoking features, interactive experiences and world renowned speakers. A host of carefully curated world leading interior brands will form Design London including contemporary Italian furniture…
read moreWaldorf Astoria arrives in the Maldives The 122 all-villa Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi spans across three interconnected islands… Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, has announced the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi — which is said to set a new standard of luxury in the Maldives. The 122 all-villa resort spans across three interconnected islands,…
read moreTHE BRIT LIST 2019: Nominations are open and FREE to apply FREE TO APPLY: Nominations for The Brit List 2019, which are NOW OPEN, will close on August 9… The Brit List 2019 is back, once again launching its nationwide search to find Britain’s leading interior designers, hoteliers and architects. Nominations are now open and, what’s more, the process in…
read moreManchester comes alive for Meet Up North 2019 Last night, industry leaders gathered at Manchester’s Hotel Gotham for Hotel Designs’ premium northern networking evening, Meet Up North 2019… More than 120 designers, hoteliers, developers, architects and key-industry suppliers gathered last night at Hotel Gotham in Manchester’s exclusive private member’s bar, Club Brass, for Meet Up North, Hotel Designs’ premium…
read moreLBTQ+ artists and allies come out in force for charity art exhibition Pop-up art exhibition ‘Queer Frontiers’, displaying LBTQ+ artists, takes place this weekend during London Pride 2019… Queer Frontiers is set to celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ artists and allies with a pop-up exhibition and events programme open to the public from July 4 – 10 2019, during Pride in…
read moreIn Conversation With: Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels With a Dubai debut around the corner, Corinthia Hotels is strategically expanding its luxury arm one region – and one hotel opening – at a time. Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the CEO of Corinthia Hotels, Simon Naudi, to understand the trials and triumphs of evolving one of the world’s…
read moreSometimes the best design is the most discreet. Unidrain is a leading Danish design company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company was established in 2003 when Danish architect, Claus Dyre, conceived the idea for a simple discrete drain; this streamline, linear floor drain has subsequently become a global design icon. This unique system is now the go-to for stylish, discrete…
read moreEDITOR CHECKS IN: Making debuts in international hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn has noticed an influx in hotel groups debuting lifestyle brands in far-flung destinations around the world… Whenever I disembark a long-haul flight I appreciate further just how small the world really is; it’s tiny in fact. The realisation that you can travel from one side of the…
read moreUK predicts 130,000 new hotel rooms by 2025 Prime Minister announces a new tourism sector deal that will prepare the UK for an extra 9 million visits per year, with commitment to build 130,000 new hotel rooms by 2025… The Prime Minister has announced the UK’s first ever tourism sector deal today (Friday 28 June), reaffirming the UK’s global role…
read moreMINIVIEW: AC Hotels by Marriott arrives in Jamaica The design-led European lifestyle brand, AC Hotels by Marriott, makes its debut in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica… AC Hotels by Marriott, which boasts nearly 150 design-led hotels in 19 countries and territories, has announced the opening of AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica, bringing the brand’s forward-thinking design approach to the island. Born from…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Duravit and Philippe Starck present “Starck T” 25 years on from when the design legend first collaborated with Duravit, Philippe Starck designs and unveils new accessories for the bathroom manufacturer… Duravit and Philippe Starck present “Starck T” a new accessory line, which combines functional rigor with organic forms. In 1994 Philippe Starck first teamed up with Duravit to…
read moreFEATURE: Software and technology that is enhancing the overall hotel experience To celebrate Hotel Designs putting the spotlight on technology, software and controls this month, the editorial team have compiled together all the latest and greatest technology pieces, both hidden and visible, that have launched to significantly help to evolve the overall hotel experience for the better. Edited by…
read moreMEET UP NORTH: Final call for designers, architects, hoteliers and developers to claim tickets Calling all designers, hoteliers, architects and developers, this is your last chance to confirm your attendance at Hotel Designs’ premium northern networking evening, Meet Up North, which takes place on July 1 at Manchester’s Hotel Gotham… Where: Hotel Gotham, Manchester | When: July 1, 2019 |…
read moreWimberly Interiors completes ‘Diamond Residences’ in all-suite hotel in Crete, Greece Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel in Crete, Greece, has opened two new luxurious ‘Diamond Residences’, which have been designed by Wimberley Interiors… As part of a recent €500,000 refurbishment project by Elounda SA Hotels & Resorts, design firm Wimberly Interiors has completed a two new two-bedroom seafront Diamond Residences.…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Roca launches new flat brassware range Recommended Supplier Roca flourishes with new flat brassware range… Roca, a leading manufacturer of bathroom products, has launched Flat, its latest brassware collection. Flat epitomises minimalist design with its square silhouette and soft edges, it offers a functional yet sophisticated brassware style for any bathroom space. The collection is available in a…
read moreRockwell Group to unveil Barcelona’s ‘hippest hotel’ this September Nobu Hotel Barcelona, a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts Collection, will open its doors this September with the aim of being a place where the vibrant energy of the Catalan capital meets the iconic spirit of Nobu Hotels… Home to 259 sleek rooms and stylish suites, a 150sqm…
read moreDexter Moren Associates wins planning permission for a Cambridge hotel A planning win for Dexter Moren Associates will see Cambridge’s iconic Hobson House given new lease of life as an all-suite boutique hotel… One of Cambridge’s most iconic buildings is to be given a new lease of life following the decision by Cambridge City Council to grant permission for the…
read moreSLEEP & EAT: Sleep Set design and architecture firms unveiled Sleep & Eat has confirmed the designers and architects who will create this years Sleep + Eat sets, two of which were finalists of The Brit List 2018… Sleep & Eat, which takes place in Olympia London on November 19 – 20, has announced the architecture and design firms that…
read moreDuravit unveils Happy D.2 Plus in collaboration with sieger design Duravit has teamed up with sieger design to create Happy D.2 Plus, an elegant bathroom series, which is expressive in terms of form and colour… Duravit has teamed up with sieger design to create Happy D.2 Plus. This elegant new bathroom series combines current trends in colour, design, and finishes,…
read moreWilton Carpets delivers a speedy service Ready to Go is the name for the initiative from British carpet designer and manufacturer, Wilton Carpets. Anyone involved in the specification of carpets can enjoy beautifully woven, tufted wool-rich carpets within just 14-days. The service isn’t limited to a minimum order quantity and offers a great way to unlock the creativity of the…
read moreTRENDS: Eco-friendly design ideas for the hotel bathroom In the wake of protests in London, designers and architects have responded by becoming more conscious in their design decisions recently. Crosswater explains some of the benefits of an eco-friendly hotel bathroom… Large or compact, traditional or modern, boutique or luxury, hotel bathroom design has become increasingly influenced by eco-conscious product innovations, in…
read moreIn Conversation With: Harriet Forde, the up-coming President of the BIID Editor Hamish Kilburn heads backstage to join Harriet Forde, the interior designer waiting in the wings to become the President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)… As far as interviewing a leading designer goes, I have never, until now at least, agreed to meet in a converted…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 36: CATERING FOR MOBILE USERS TO MAXIMISE BOOKINGS Ben Walker, the founder of Arise, guides Hotel Designs through how hoteliers can cater for mobile users and maximise bookings… Over the past decade, smartphones have quickly become a constant presence in everybody’s pocket. Not to mention the advent of the smartwatch and smart TV,…
read moreChelsom head to the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo, Miami From today, June 19 to tomorrow, June 20 Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier Chelsom will be exhibiting at the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo which takes place at Miami Beach Convention Center. This is the inaugural launch of the show which promises to focus on interior design and word is that it is…
read moreINTERACTIVE REVIEW: Oddfellows On The Park Located on the fringes of Manchester, Oddfellows On The Park is quirky, timeless and in its own admission ‘a little bit odd’. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes about the hotel that was designed to be disobedient… By the looks of Manchester’s hotel development pipeline, creativity in British interior design and architecture is not limited to…
read moreDESIGN CONCEPT: Hotel of 2119 imagined by Hilton To celebrate the hotel group’s 100th anniversary, Hilton has just unveiled what it believes will be the hotel in 100 years from now… Intergalactic getaways, fast-food nutrient pills, two to three hour working days and adaptable, personalised rooms that can transport guests everywhere from jungles to mountain ranges; in celebration of its…
read moreSkopos announce new faux leather fabrics range Contract designers, read on… Hotel Designs Recommended Supplier, Skopos are delighted to present 3 new flame retardant, Crib 5 faux leathers this June. If you are working on a project that requires a neat and elegant finishing touch then these faux leathers could give your design the soft finish it requires. Each of…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Laura Ashley, from homes to hotels One strategic acquisition at a time, Laura Ashley Hotels is injecting quintessentially British charm into the hospitality industry. As Hotel Designs continues to put Hotel Groups under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to commercial designer Kay Cullen and head of brand Nimo Abdi about the company’s growing hotel portfolio… The year…
read moreAbout. 2018 Industry Partner More than 200 interior designers, architects, hoteliers and key-industry suppliers gathered at BEAT London on November 22, 2018, to celebrate The Brit List 2018… As nominated by Hotel Designs readers, the nominees and guests attended the evening to find out which of them made it in to this year’s The Brit List, which lists the top 75 influencers…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels arrive at the Comcast Centre, Philadelphia Positioned 1,121 feet high, the hotel will offer unobstructed views from its 48th floor right up to its 60th floor, the location of the buildings summit. Not only will the hotel boast 219 bedrooms, it will also offer guests new restaurant concepts courtesy of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Greg Vernick, an…
read moreUNSUNG HEROES: The rise and conquest of hidden technology in hospitality As the company enters the UK market, Felicity Emmett, the UK Country Manager for Infraspeak explains why hidden technology is – or should be – an unsung hero for the hospitality market… Witches and wizards don’t exist. Despite the vociferous and adamant complaints of countless generations of British literature…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: July’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its July editorial features, which are Soft Furnishings and Fabrics… Throughout July, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical features, namely Soft Furnishings and Fabrics and all the trend forecasts in-between. Soft furnishings If 2017 wasn’t colourful enough, 2018 opened the floodgate even further for bold accents to come through;…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show Awards now open for nominations The Independent Hotel Show Independent Hotelier and Hotel Innovation Awards are back, and this year will celebrate the pioneers in the boutique hotel sector… The Independent Hotel Show 2019 will celebrate the luxury boutique hotel sector’s most pioneering, independently spirited hoteliers and the most innovative, dynamic hotels with its Independent Hotelier and…
read moreFour Seasons Resort Nevis enters final phase of sustainable renovations TAL Design Studios’ two-year reimagining of Caribbean luxury sheltered within Four Seasons Resort Nevis is slated to complete by Q4 of this year.. Situated on the undisturbed shores of a Caribbean island like no other, where regulations state that no building should be taller than a palm tree, Four Seasons…
read moreIHG debuts Hotel Indigo brand in Qatar The signing of the 200-key Hotel Indigo Doha Lugsail marks the brand’s debut in Qatar… Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Qatari holding company Al Sraiya Hotels & Hospitality Group, which is under Al Sraiya Holding Group, to debut the Hotel Indigo brand in Qatar. The hotel will be strategically…
read moreMeet Up North confirms Architextural as Event Partner Leading surface brand Architextural has become an Event Partner for Meet Up North, which takes place on July 1 at Manchester’s Hotel Gotham… Hotel Designs has announced that Architextural has become an Event Partner for its premium northern networking event, Meet Up North. The event, which takes place at Hotel Gotham’s rooftop…
read moreNature and citizenM’s typical design meet at in citizenM Kuala Lumpur Design and architecture firm concrete has completed the design of citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang… Design and architecture firm concrete, which joined editor Hamish Kilburn on stage in May at the Independent Hotel Show, has unveiled the design story of its latest completed project, citizenM Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang. The…
read moreMeet Up North 2019: Less than 3 weeks to go, Manchester! Calling all designers, architects and hoteliers: There are less than three weeks until Hotel Designs’ premium northern networking event, Meet Up North 2019, comes to Manchester… With less than three weeks until Hotel Designs heads back up to Manchester for Meet Up North 2019, time to purchase your delegate…
read moreGrecotel Group embarks on 42 million euro expansion plan Grecotel Group’s expansion plans begin with the opening of Casa Marron in the Peloponnese, and will include the renovation and expansion of five other luxury hotel complexes… Greece’s largest luxury hotel chain, Grecotel Group, has implemented a 42 million euro business plan that begins with the unveiling of Casa Marron, which has been transformed into…
read moreUnbound Collection by Hyatt unveils fourth hotel in Europe Parisi Udvar Hotel Budapest has officially joined the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, marking the brand’s fourth property in Europe… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, following major restoration and full-scale renovation. The hotel is managed by Mellow Mood Hotels. It…
read moreCurio Collection by Hilton heats up the Costa del Sol Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton opens on the Costa del Sol following a €22 million extensive renovation… Hotel Group Hilton has unveiled its latest Spanish property – Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton. From the city that gave the world Picasso, the 177-key new hotel shelters Malaga’s only…
read moreIn Conversation With: Senior designer Kate Jarrett on Hard Rock Hotel London Since becoming a Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30, Kate Jarrett, senior designer at Scott Brownrigg has completed the Hard Rock Hotel London. Sitting down with editor Hamish Kilburn, Jarrett talks job satisfaction, preferred materials and the challenges that come with being a young designer in 2019… The early…
read moreLeading hoteliers and suppliers to attend Hotel Summit Hotel Summit, which returns this year in a new home in Heythrop Park on July 8 – 9, provides hoteliers with direct access to leading hotel suppliers… The latest suppliers to book on to this year’s Hotel Summit, which takes place on July 8 – 9 at Heythrop Park, include Elavon, Out of…
read moreCanopy by Hilton to debut in Africa Hilton’s Lifestyle brand is expected to debut in Africa with an opening in Cape Town’s vibrant Longkloof precinct in 2021… Hotel Group Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150-key Canopy by Hilton Cape…
read moreA special linen order that didn’t cost the earth Mitre Linen recently supplied products to the Bardsey Island Trust, a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest… Recommended Supplier Mitre Linen has supplied Bardsey Island Trust with environmentally friendly duvets for the use of guests staying on the remote island, which is just off the coast of North…
read moreInterContinental opens sixth hotel in France The highly-anticipated opening of InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu marks the luxury brand’s sixth property in France… Following an extensive four-year restoration, InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu has opened in one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The renovation of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu complex is, to date, the largest private transformation of a historic…
read moreAndronis Arcadia opens in Santorini Offering “unrivalled luxury”, earthly Andronis Arcadia shelters 53 design-led pool suites on Santorini, Greece, all with striking vistas towards the Aegean Sea and the island’s unforgettable sunsets… Andronis Arcadia is the latest addition to the Andronis Exclusive family of five-star hotels and villas. The hotel, which is named after the mythical home of Greek God…
read moreCanopy by Hilton arrives in Asia Pacific region Interior design firm CCD has completed the first Canopy by Hilton in Asia Pacific Region, which opens in Chengdu… Following recent reports of there to be 500 new hotels to arrive in China by 2020, Canopy by Hilton has just debuted in Asia Pacific by opening Canopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre, with dynamic…
read moreLeading designers, architects and hoteliers to attend Meet Up North 2019 Meet Up North, which takes place on July 1 at Hotel Gotham’s Club Brass, will be attended by leading hoteliers, designers and architects… Following the success of Meet Up London in March, Hotel Designs is weeks away from heading up to Manchester with Meet Up North. The event, which…
read moreIn Conversation With: Jacu Strauss, designer & founder of Lore Studio An architect or a designer can become one of the most dynamic hoteliers, as editor Hamish Kilburn learns when sitting down with Jacu Strauss, the founder of Lore Studio and the mastermind behind some of the world’s most awe-inspiring hotels… “Being a great storyteller is essential,” says designer Jacu…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show Amsterdam to return in 2020 The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, which debuted last month for the first time outside London, has announced that it will return to the Amsterdam next year on March 17 – 18… The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, of which Hotel Designs was an official media partner for, has announced that it will return…
read moreThe rise of tile trends in international hotel design Celebrating art outside the frame, CTD Architectural Tiles identifies tile trends that are emerging for 2019 and beyond… From texture and pattern to size and the increasing need for sustainable solutions, the hotel industry has become an exciting creative arena for tile and surface trend developments. The desire for creating spaces…
read moreBISQUE launches competition for next generation of radiators CALLING ALL DESIGNERS: Recommended Supplier Bisque has launched a competition to find the next generation of stylish radiators… Pioneering British design brand BISQUE has announced an exclusive competition to find the ‘next big thing’ in luxury radiators and celebrate its landmark 40th anniversary. Budding designers and Bisque fans alike will be invited…
read moreGlobal awards launches to challenge industry standards around accessible design The Blue Badge Access Awards launches and questions why accessible design is not as large a talking point as sustainability currently is. Editor Hamish Kilburn attended the launch event in London and writes… Blue Badge Access Awards has launched raising some much-needed debates around the current industry standards around accessible…
read moreRockwell Group to design theatre-themed hotel in Broadway, New York Leading design firm Rockwell Group has announced the design of Olio, a hotel opening May 2020 in the heart of Manhattan’s theatre district of Broadway… US-based design firm Rockwell Group will design the interiors of Olio, New York City’s highly anticipated hotel that is slated to open in May of…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Industrial chic Roma from Chelsom Industrial chic Roma from Chelsom is one of the signature ranges from the latest collection Edition 26… Roma from Chelsom is a selection of contemporary urban fittings that would be an impressive addition to a wide variety of hotel interior genres. The industrial chic light, which is part of the Edition 26 collection launched last…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Inspirational design hotel bars and restaurants in London To round off our Spotlight On topic of Bars & Restaurants, Hotel Designs headed into London to pick out the best F&B facilities that are serving up a treat on the international hotel design scene… Editor Hamish Kilburn edits… Since hotels became much more than simply a bed for the night, the…
read moreSloane Place Hotel in Chelsea unveils eclectic décor The new 27-key Sloane Place Hotel opens in the heart of Chelsea and is complete with eclectic décor by JSJ Design… Sloane Place has opened a 27-bedroom boutique hotel, café-bar and restaurant adjoining The Sloane Club in Chelsea, London. Hospitality interior design studio, JSJ Design were hired by Queensway, who acquired The Sloane Club in…
read moreEDITOR CHECKS IN: Running on empty in Clerkenwell Editor Hamish Kilburn explains some of the benefits that come with being a runner on the editorial desk – especially during Clerkenwell Design Week… I believe that nine problems out of 10 within this ever-evolving industry can be solved with a fresh perspective. Whether the issue is a lack of inspiration or…
read moreMINIVIEW: Hard Rock Hotel London In spectacular fashion, as expected, Hard Rock Hotel London has opened its doors, adding 900 stylish rooms to the Capital’s hotel scene. Hotel Designs took a peak inside… Positioned on the corner of Oxford Street at Marble Arch, Hard Rock Hotel London has arrived, catering to the needs of both business and leisure travelers from…
read moreKimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami undergos major renovation Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami is about to embark on an extensive renovation inclusive of its guestrooms and suites, lobby, and pool area… Situated in the heart of Downtown Miami, with unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay, Kimpton EPIC will be fully reimagined with Miami-inspired elements, while maintaining its beloved sophistication and high-end feel. The…
read moreHotel Group IHG has signed a hotel in London’s Clerkenwell The 151-key Hotel Indigo property is slated to open in London’s most-talked-about design district, Clerkenwell, in 2021… Following the opening of Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon and ahead of the openings of both Hotel Indigo Bath and Hotel Indigo Chester later in the year, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed…
read moreGROHE and Mosa partnership celebrates success at Clerkenwell GROHE enjoyed its second taste of Clerkenwell Design Week in partnership with tile manufacturer, Mosa… Following a successful collaboration in 2018, GROHE and Mosa reunited once again to celebrate their common heritage around the topic of sustainability. “We are delighted to be able to share our passion for delivering sustainable solutions to…
read moreHotel Designs becomes media partner for Outstanding Property Award London Hotel Designs become an official media partner for the Outstanding Property Award London as editor Hamish Kilburn is confirmed on the jury… The Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL), which honours innovation and talent in the most exceptional projects globally within property development, interior design and architecture, has confirmed Hotel Designs as an…
read moreSocial hotel brand to arrive in Malaysia Ormond Group’s new social hotel brand, MoMo’s, will debut in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in October of this year… MoMo’s, Ormond Group’s new playful hospitality concept, will launch its first property in central Kuala Lumpur within the eclectic Chow Kit neighborhood this October. Home to 99 guest rooms, MoMo’s KL will be a…
read moreHyatt Regency brand to arrive in Portugal The opening of Hyatt Regency Lisbon in 2020 will mark continued growth for the Hyatt Regency brand in Portugal and Southern Europe… Hyatt Hotels, which currently has more than 190 Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world, has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into…
read moreHow colour is making a comeback in the bathroom To conclude our time putting bathrooms under the spotlight, Crosswater explains why colour is making a comeback in the hotel bathroom… The interior design of a hotel guestroom is extremely important. After all, this is effectively a home-from-home – a place of security to rest after a busy day. Just as universal…
read moreMKV Design completes chic hotel design in Mykonos Design firm MKV Design has completed the interior design of Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa, a new 44-key boutique hotel that overlooks the Aegean Sea… Described as the “perfect setting for rare moments of romance, luxury and personalised service,” Mykonos’ west coast has welcomed the arrival of a new boutique hotel,Mykonos Riviera…
read more5 examples of art outside the frame at Clerkenwell Design Week Clerkenwell Design Week once again inspired designers, architects and Londoners alike to celebrate London as a creative design hub. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies five installations that took art outside the frame… In seven exhibitions across London’s much-loved design district, exhibitors at Clerkenwell Design Week displayed the latest products and…
read moreDesignLSM unveils 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in London Hospitality design firm DesignLSM has transformed the F&B and front-of-house areas of the newly launched 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel in Kensington, London… 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel in Kensington has reopened following Crimson Hotel’s ambition to convert the DoubleTree property into a Curio by Hilton hotel. To achieve this, design…
read moreLondon Design Festival unveils sneak peek of its 2019 collaborations and events At an exclusive press conference at the Victoria & Albert Museum, the organisers and close partners of London Design Festival lifted the veil on just some of the collaborations, concepts and talent that will be displayed at the week-long festival between September 14 – 22. Editor Hamish Kilburn…
read moreEditor’s round up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 The streets of London’s Clerkenwell came alive once more for another three days of exhibitions, installations and product launches. Editor Hamish Kilburn rounds up Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 as the festival enters double digits… There is no other design festival in the world that harnesses the natural swagger to be able to…
read moreIn Conversation With: Felipe Ávila da Costa, CEO of Infraspeak Arriving in the UK, Infraspeak is a powerful platform that offers fully customisable, sustainable technology for the hospitality market. Hotel Designs sits down with the company’s CEO and co-founder, Felipe Ávila da Costa, to find out more… For years, the industry has been crying out for a platform that has been…
read moreNew destination bar opens at revamped Hilton Hotel Münich City While Hotel Designs continues its Spotlight On Bars & Restaurants, Hilton Hotel Münich City opens Juliet Rose, a new destination bar… Interior design firm Goddard Littlefair has completed a striking new destination bar called Juliet Rose at the Hilton Hotel Münich City. The city’s new place-to-be bar was inspired by the F&B concept…
read moreThe Balmoral in Edinburgh reveals new suite The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has revealed a new look for one of its signature suites, The Glamis… One of Edinburgh’s most iconic hotels, The Balmoral, has unveiled the new design of one of its signiture suites, The Glamis. Designed by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Building &…
read moreThe value of considered materials in bathroom design Bathroom specialists Utopia Projects explains why designers and architects should select materials that can be used for any and all surfaces… It’s becoming increasingly popular among clients to create bathrooms which are fluid in design, using materials which can be utilised for any and all surfaces within the room. Cosentino, a parent company…
read moreHow one boutique hotel is attracting modern travellers to Africa Urbano Hotel is the modern design inspired boutique hotel located in the heart of Osu, Accra’s most vibrant neighbourhood designed by architect Hussein Fakhry… With its landmark I LOVE ACCRA sign at the entrance, focus on design, attention to customer care, healthy food options and coveted location surrounded by international…
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