Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsNH Hotel Group unveils fourth property in Amsterdam The new NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market is a contemporary and elegant hotspot for visitors to the Dutch capital… NH Hotel Group has unveiled its fifth NH Collection property in The Netherlands and fourth in Amsterdam with the opening of the new upper-upscale NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market. With 233 room, the new…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: June’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its May editorial features, which are Hotel Groups and Software & Controls… Throughout June, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical features, namely Hotel Groups and Software & Controls – both areas working hand-in-hand to help create the hotel experience of the future. Hotel groups As the modern traveller continues…
read moreHard Rock Hotels to arrive in Barcelona Hard Rock International continues growing its European hotel portfolio, announcing the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona… The global brand, Hard Rock International, is set to bring its signature musical flair to the shores of Barcelona in a €200 million new hotel to be developed on the last available seaside plot in metropolitan…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: 10 inspirational hotel bars and restaurants To kickstart our Spotlight On topic of Bars & Restaurants, Hotel Designs has scoured the globe to highlight hotel F&B gems that deserve to be recognised. Editor Hamish Kilburn edits… In 2018, according to Technomic, overall consumer spending for hotel food and beverage showed a solid 5.5 percent annual growth since 2011.…
read moreMANCHESTER: luxury hotel design scene shows no signs of slowing Ahead of Meet Up North 2019 in Manchester, Hotel Designs takes a peak at the northern city’s hotel design scene to establish why it is considered as one of the most fast-growing design hubs in the UK. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… Manchester has a lot to be proud of. Not…
read moreTHE Park Hotels unveils THE Park Mumbai India’s contemporary hotel group, THE Park, has opened the 60-key THE Park Mumbai, which is strategically located opposite Asia’s first Soho House… THE Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels in India, brings its renowned design vocabulary to the city of dreams, Mumbai, with the launch of its latest hotel. Situated on Juhu…
read moreChecking in to Moxy Chelsea, New York Tucked into the hustle and bustle of Manhattan’s historic Flower District, Moxy Chelsea is an urban design jungle. Journalist Hannah Kaplan checks in to check it out… There is nothing quite like the pulse of New York – its heart beat can be felt from miles away. The thump of excitement and possibilities…
read moreIn Conversation With: Designer Mark McClure ahead of Clerkenwell Design Week Ahead of Clerkenwell Design Week 2019, Morgan shares an insight into the mind of one of its latest interior design collaborators. Mark McClure discusses how the Goodwood table came to be… Furniture brand Morgan is preparing to once again wow visitors who are attending Clerkenwell Design Week later this…
read moreVienna House Wroclaw hotel to open following bleisure boom in Poland Vienna House plans to open a 240-room hotel in the centre of Wroclaw. The group’s seventh hotel in Poland is slated to open in Q1 of 2022 following a rise in the country’s bleisure market… Following the acquisition of 17 city hotels from hotel brand arcona, Vienna House has announced…
read moreConcept to Completion: Nicky Dobree creating Plaza 18 (part three) While Hotel Designs is exclusively following Plaza 18’s creation, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in on designer Nicky Dobree as the project is just weeks from completing… With her sleeves rolled up, designer Nicky Dobree is on the home straight in the race to design her first hotel project. The finish…
read moreHotel Designs puts ‘Bleisure’ under the spotlight at IHS Amsterdam Hotel Designs’ editor Hamish Kilburn was joined on the Hotel Vision Stage at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam by Zoku’s founder Hans Meyer and Concrete’s director Rob Wagemans to discuss whether designers and hoteliers should be designing for ‘bleisure’ in mind… Day one at the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam concluded with an…
read moreHotel Brand Dakota launches in Manchester Slated to open later this month, Dakota Manchester is expected to bring a touch of Mayfair to Manchester when it officially opens this month, bringing with it the largest suite in Manchester, a Champagne Room and a Cigar Garden… Situated on Ducie Street close to Piccadilly Station, Dakota Manchester will transform the city’s skyline, offering…
read moreIn Conversation With: Patricia Urquiola on Laufen’s latest bathroom collection As Hotel Designs continues its month putting Bathrooms under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with designer Patricia Urquiola to understand more about her latest collection reveal with Laufen… Patricia Urquiola is no stranger to Laufen, as the Spanish designer celebrated at ISH 2019 the launch of her third –…
read moreSTR delivers engaging year in review at the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam STR Global delivers a special report on independent hotel performance across the Benelux and Western Germany at the inaugural Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam. Editor Hamish Kilburn reports… Capturing an overflowing audience to kick-start the inaugural Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, STR Global delivers its findings on the most investible…
read moreHotel Designs takes the stage at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam Editor Hamish Kilburn is preparing to join Concrete’s Rob Wagemans and Zoku’s Hans Meyer on stage at the first ever Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam… Hotel Designs, an official media partner for Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, is preparing to go on stage this afternoon for a live debate on how the rise…
read moreStatement solutions for the hotel bathroom Continuing this month’s theme putting bathrooms under the spotlight, Bisque Radiator’s brand leader, Ellie Sawdy, explains how hotel designers can add statement and personality in the bathroom… A stylish bathroom is at the heart of every chic hotel room. There are a number of elements which have become so synonymous with hotel bathroom design – a…
read moreSB Architects unveils seven new hospitality projects in North America and Mexico Architecture firm SB Architects has announced seven new hospitality projects that are opening in North America and Mexico… Full-service global architecture firm, SB Architects, has been breaking ground in hotel, residential and mixed-use design for almost 60 years, and is delighted to announce seven new hospitality projects that are opening, in…
read morePREVIEW: Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam With just days to go until the first ever Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, Hotel Designs, which will be moderating a panel discussion at the event, shares some of the main events that will be on stage in the city famed for its alternative creativity… Designed to support hoteliers with an independent attitude, Independent Hotel Show…
read moreChelsom confirmed to exhibit at HD Expo 2019 Lighting manufacturer Chelsom has confirmed that it will exhibit at HD Expo 2019, which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on May 15 – 17… Chelsom will once again bexhibit at HD Expo 2019, which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on May 15 – 17. HD Expo is the USA’s premier…
read moreNH Hotel Group to unveil new boutique property in the heart of Rome Slated to open during the third quarter of 2019, NH Collection Fori Imperiali in Rome will become the Group’s sixth property in the Eternal City… NH Hotel Group is preparing to open its sixth property in Rome this summer, the boutique-style NH Collection Fori Imperiali. The upper-upscale…
read moreAutograph Collection Hotels debuts in Kenya Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in Kenya welcoming Sankara Nairobi to its dynamic portfolio of Passionately Independent Hotels… Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today welcomed Sankara Nairobi to its diverse and distinguished portfolio around the world, marking the debut for the brand in Kenya. Set in the heart of Westlands, Sankara…
read moreThe designer shaping the future of water at GROHE Post-ISH, Grohe’s Vice President of Design, Michael Seum, sits down with Hotel Designs to explain how its latest innovations are vastly reshaping the bathroom industry. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… If one were to imagine the bathroom industry as a quiet, glass-like lake, surrounded by tranquil surroundings, then ISH 2019 was a…
read moreBESPOKE DESIGN: Italian boutique hotel inspired by natural elements Design studio Boxx Creative has completed the interior design of Miramonti, a 21-key boutique hotel in the Italian mountains. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Inspired by its natural surroundings, Miramonti, meaning mountain view, draws its name and design from nature. A deep terracotta facade, which dates back to 1958, evokes the changing seasons…
read moreEdinburgh boutique hotel unveils completely new look The 49-key The Bonham Hotel in Edinburgh has received a multi-million pound makeover led by designer Nigel Howard… Following Edinburgh being named the UK’s number-one spot for hotel investment and development, The Bonham Hotel in the city centre has unveiled the result of a complete renovation. Led by design firm Nigel Howard Creative, as well…
read moreMINIVIEW: Hotel Indigo, Warsaw As Poland becomes a thriving hotel design hotspot, Hotel Designs checks out one of Warsaw’s boutique hotels, Hotel Indigo Warsaw, to understand the combination of colourfully decorated rooms with bathroom solutions from Recommended Supplier Kaldewei… When historic architecture and modern interior design are skilfully combined, the result is inspiring rooms – perfectly demonstrated at the Hotel…
read moreStay true to life with UNILIN Evola Through a development process that examines the detail of original surfaces, UNILIN Evola brings decorative boards that look and feel true to life… Every UNILIN Evola design starts with an original surface, from which begins an intensive process of design development. Using the original sample, UNILIN’s design and R&D teams begin to work…
read moreLeading designers and architects spoke at the inaugural IDAS Taking place yesterday at Hilton London Tower Bridge, the Interior Design & Architecture Summit sheltered some interesting debates for designers and architects – all of which looped back to the elephant-in-the-room topic, sustainability in our hotels and cities… The sold-out inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) took place yesterday at…
read moreMeet Up North: Early bird promotion expires today There are now just a few hours remaining for designers, hoteliers, architects, developers and suppliers to take advantage of Hotel Designs’ early bird promotion for Meet Up North, which takes place on July 1 at Hotel Gotham, Manchester… The early bird promotion for Meet Up North 2019 ends today! On July 1,…
read moreEditor Checks In: April ‘19 Everyone is talking about Milan… Italy’s city of the future, which is also its fashion, culture and design quarters, thrives in between Gothic architecture. The fast-paced metropolis of Milan comes alive in April for what is seen as the largest design event in the calendar, Milan Design Week. Leading designers, architects and journalists from all…
read morePREVIEW: Creating flexible spaces inside Seattle Redmond Marriott Paradigm Design Group has unveiled flexible designs for one of its latest hospitality projects, the Seattle Redmond Marriott… Construction began in Q1 of this year to complete the Seattle Redmond Marriott, which is slated to open in Q4 of this year. Responsible for the interior design/renovation of the hotel’s public spaces, including the…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Chelsom’s Lunar from Edition 26 collection Lunar is one of the signature ranges from Chelsom’s latest collection, Edition 26… Inspired by Art Deco designs of the elegant table lamp, Lunar by Chelsom, exudes timeless elegance that would look at home in any interior. Available as part of a wider collection of coordinated wall and floor lighting, Lunar features…
read moreUK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales The UK’s first vineyard hotel has opened its doors in Hensol in South Wales. Llanerch Hotel is the result of a £2m investment by Ryan Davies, owner of Llanerch Vineyard… Comprising of just 26 rooms and suites, the Llanerch Hotel has opened in South Wales as the UK’s first vineyard hotel, situated…
read moreRosewood to open luxury hotel in Ningbo Rosewood has unveiled drawings for a new luxury hotel in Ningbo, China, which is slated to open in 2024… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will continue to strengthen its presence in China with the opening of Rosewood Ningbo in 2024. The latest project adds to Rosewood’s growing pipeline in China’s…
read moreGROHE continues to demonstrate sustainability commitment GROHE has launched a number of innovations that save energy, water and materials as the company continues to keep sustainability an integral strategy… GROHE has presented a record number of new solutions that help save water, energy and material resources, many of which were unveiled at ISH last month. These serve to underline the importance of…
read moreAbout. Date: July 1, 2019 Venue: Hotel Gotham, Manchester Following the success of last year’s inaugural event – and Meet Up London in March – Hotel Designs’ Meet Up North is returning to Manchester on July 1. The exclusive event, which will take place at Hotel Gotham’s rooftop bar, Club Brass, will aim to bridge the gap between designers, architects, hoteliers and key-industry…
read moreFormer Metropolitan Police headquarters transformed into luxury hotel The historic landmark building, which was developed by Galliard Construction, has been transformed into The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, a 153-key luxury lifestyle hotel… The former Metropolitan Police headquarters in London’s Whitehall has been converted into the 153-key The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, which is operated by Hyatt under the group’s Unbound Collection…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Thermostatic shower valves from Crosswater Making a statement, Union by Crosswater welcomes thermostatic shower values into the Vanguard Collection… Challenging the traditional concept of bathroom fittings, the UNION collection from Crosswater has been engineered to provide unparalleled functionality and designed to make a statement. Presenting Italian artisan brassware craft at its finest, each piece is cast, precision machined,…
read moreFirst integrated resort in the Maldives to open in June Crossroads project, which will span a 7km-long lagoon and nine islands in the Maldives, will open in June 2019 and will become the largest integrated resort in the Indian Ocean… Crossroads Maldives has announced that it will be welcoming guests from June 2019, set to be the first integrated multi-island…
read moreGESSI launches bathroom showers inspired by ’90s Hi-Fi systems Hi-Fi by Gessi unites design and technology in a contemporary and original collection, perfect for furnishing the bathroom as a room of wellness, beauty and living well, according to the brand philosophy… With the creativity that distinguishes it, Gessi has created a product to “play” with the water in the search…
read moreClerkenwell Design Week 2019 launches and new designs to bookmark Ahead of Clerkenwell Design Week, which takes place from May 21 – 23, Hotel Designs takes a closer look at some of the major product launches and new designs to look forward to… Now that the sun has set on Italy’s capital following yet another successful Milan Design Week, Hotel…
read moreAKARYN Hotel Group expands international arm Intimate luxury hotel specialist, AKARYN Hotel Group, has unveiled plans to launch idyllic Aleenta mountain retreat in Bali and stylish waterfront akyra resort in Hoi An, Vietnam… AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s home-grown luxury boutique hotel specialist, is preparing to spreads its wings and move into international markets for the first time, with the launch…
read moreDorsett Hospitality International partners with Sony World Photography Awards Dorsett Hospitality International has partnered with the Sony World Photography Awards this year to support local talent and art globally… The Sony World Photography Awards kicks off with an exclusive exhibition in London at Dorsett Shepherds Bush opening on May 9, giving guests and visitors the opportunity to experience a selection of award-winning images carefully curated by Dorsett…
read more7 outdoor products that are changing the hotel design landscape To mark Hotel Designs’ focus on Outdoor Style, the editorial team have identified outdoor products that are vastly changing the landscape of hotel design… There’s no doubt about it, the way in which guests consume their hotel experience is changing, and quickly. With this drastic in the demands of modern travellers,…
read moreInterior Design & Architecture Summit becomes sold-out event Starting as it means to go on, the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit becomes sold-out event with 11 days to spare… The highly anticipated inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on April 29 at London Hilton Tower Bridge, is now sold out. The event, of which its meet-the-buyer…
read moreMEET UP NORTH: Headline Speaker announced Tom Lindblom, Principal and Hospitality Leader at Gensler (London), has been confirmed as the Headline Speaker for Meet Up North, which takes place at Hotel Gotham, on July 1, 2019… Hotel Designs has confirmed that Tom Lindblom, The Brit List 2018 finalist from Gensler, will be the Headline Speaker at Meet Up North, which…
read moreSofitel Rome Villa Borghese unveils hotel design by Jean Philippe Nuel The redesign of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese is said to be an elegant Roman retreat, fusing La Dolce Vita heritage with modern French art de vivre… Located in the heart of Rome, Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese will reopen on July 1 2019, unveiling extensive renovations by contemporary architect and interior designer, Jean-Philippe…
read moreChecking in to University Arms, Cambridge Combining the best of British interior design and architecture, the University Arms in Cambridge is an effortless reflection of old and new. Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to the Franklin Suite – and spoke to the leaders behind the project – to unearth the fascinating design story that’s written inside… In the race for…
read moreFIRST LOOK: The Wild Hotel arrives in Mykonos The Wild Hotel in Kalafati Beach, designed in collaboration with Alexandros & Filippos Varveris and Sofia & Matina Karavas, will open in Mykonos in May 2019… Located on a picturesque cliffside over Kalafati Beach, The Wild Hotel, owned by Interni, will offer a design-led retreat, featuring 40 suites and villas inspired by the…
read moreLondon’s first hotel unveils new lobby design by Olga Polizzi Brown’s, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has unveiled the new British springtime-inspired floral front lobby, which has been designed by Olga Polizzi… Since opening in 1837, Brown’s, which is London’s first hotel, has always been at the forefront of design and, in this latest unveiling, Olga Polizzi, Director of Design for Rocco Forte…
read moreMandarin Oriental announces new hotel in Istanbul Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey… The hotel group Mandarin Oriental has announced that is will unveil a 158-key luxury hotel and residences within three standalone towers that is slated to open in 2022. One of the towers will house Mandarin Oriental Etiler,…
read moreSpotlight On: May’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its May editorial features, which are Bars and Restaurants and Bathrooms… Throughout May, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical features, namely Bars & Restaurants and Bathrooms – both areas of which are transforming drastically in order to cater to modern travellers’ demands. Bars and Restaurants Image credit: Dukes Dubai…
read moreHilton expands its presence in Morocco Hilton expands its presence in Morocco with opening of Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa… Set on a pristine beach, Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa has opened, marking the group’s third property in Morocco. With its upscale accommodations, beachfront location and extensive range of leisure facilities, the resort is an oasis for relaxation…
read moreNew bathroom designs join Crosswater’s affordable Essentials Collection For more than 20 years, the Crosswater brand has been associated with quality bathroom solutions. Its new Essentials collection continues this strong tradition by presenting a range of modern and stylish products at an affordable price point. The latest designs are brought together to offer customers a top-to-bottom product offering that makes…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN: Mario Bellini granted Salone del Mobile’s Special Award The Italian designer and architect was awarded the Special Lifetime Award during Salone del Mobile. Milan… The Salone del Mobile.Milano has celebrated its 58th edition with an evening at Palazzo Marino during which it has presented a Special Lifetime Award to Mario Bellini, the multifaceted and innovative Milanese designer, many of whose furnishings and objects…
read more£5.5 million transformation for Edinburgh city centre Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre to add 25 new rooms as part of major refurbishment… Managed by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, RBH, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is about to undergo a £5.5 million refurbishment. The hotel’s existing 161 bedrooms have already been refurbished to ensure today’s smart travellers enjoy…
read moreChristopher Hyde Lighting launches two twists on hotel lighting Christopher Hyde Lighting, based at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, has added two new products to its contemporary collection… Christopher Hyde Lighting, which has more than 25 years’ experience in providing lighting for a wide range of interiors, has unveiled two new lighting products that are suitable for a wide range…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN: Inside Tom Dixon’s new restaurant and showroom British designer Tom Dixon has gone beyond the exhibition hall at Milan Design Week by unveiling his latest collection of products in the studio’s new permanent restaurant… After five years of exhibiting in the traditional way during Milan Design Week, British design studio Tom Dixon has opened a new restaurant…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN: The story of LAUFEN captured in installation LAUFEN has told its story at the FuoriSalone, Milan, through the eyes of the New York-based studio Snarkitecture: from the clay to the finished ceramic product, an installation reveals the key to LAUFEN’s success… During the FuoriSalone 2019, Laufen has presented an installation by the visionary New York-based group Snarkitecture,…
read moreManaging Director of The Lanesborough confirmed as speaker for Hotel Summit Managing Director of The Lanesborough, Marco Novello, has confirmed that he will speak at Hotel Summit, which takes place at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire, on July 8 – 9… One year on from succeeding Geoffrey Gelardi as the managing director of The Lanesborough, Marco Novello has confirmed that he will…
read moreIn Conversation With: Harry Allnatt, Richmond International Following Hotel Designs’ public unveiling of its 30 Under 30 at Meet Up London, editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with one of the winners, Harry Allnatt from Richmond International, to discuss challenges and opportunities that come with being a young rising star of the industry… Among Hotel Designs’ celebrated 30 Under 30s, which…
read moreW Hotels announces second arrival in Bali W Bali – Ubud is set to bring a new level of W’s bold design to the cultural heart of Bali… W Hotels Worldwide has announced the signing of W Bali – Ubud, the brand’s newest W Escape, which is being developed in partnership with Indonesia’s Ruang Teknik Group. The expansion into Ubud…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN: Minotti unveils 2019 indoor collection During Milan Design Week’s Salone del Mobile, Minotti has finally lifted the lid on its highly anticipated 2019 indoor collection… Hot off the heels of being at the centre of the action as the style partner for Meet Up London, Minotti has yet again raised the level of furniture design with the…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN Foster + Partners and LG unveil world’s first rollable LED TV Architectural firm Foster + Partners has collaborated with LG to design and launch the world’s first rollable OLED TV during Milan Design Week… Launching during Milan Design Week, architectural firm Foster + Partners has unveiled the world’s first rollable OLED TV in reaction to the rising…
read moreGreat Hotels of The World confirmed to speak at Hotel Summit Pedro Colaco, the CEO of Great Hotels of The World, will join editor Hamish Kilburn for an engaging seminar at Hotel Summit on how hotels can increase revenue by channeling bleisure trends… Following an exclusive interview with Hotel Designs, Great Hotels of The World (GHOTW) has confirmed that it…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN: Pedrali unveils new collection Pedrali has presented its latest collection at Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week… Ten new products are currently being presented by Pedrali at the Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week. The pieces are being unveiled alongside some of Pedrali’s more iconic collections, giving character to the Palace of Wonders. Soul Outdoor…
read moreInside a sustainable shipping container hotel in Chile The Winebox Valparaiso was created by local winemaker, Grant Phelps, who claims to have opened the city’s first sustainable hotel and winery to be made out of shipping containers… Capturing one of Valparaiso’s most eye-catching architectural displays, The Winebox Valparaiso is a fully sustainable aparthotel and winery that is sheltered within 25 decommissioned shipping containers. Self-designed…
read moreIN THE FACTORY with Knightsbridge Furniture To stitch together how Knightsbridge makes its contract furniture, editor Hamish Kilburn travels up to Bradford in West Yorkshire to step inside the modern factory that chooses to do things the traditional way… Priding itself on being 100 per cent British-made is something that has become somewhat of a unique selling point for contract…
read moreMilan Design Week 2019: What’s on This week, hundreds of designers from all corners of the world will descend onto Europe’s soulful design hub that is Milan for the Salone del Mobile furniture fair, the Euroluce lighting show and other events happening within the city walls. Editor Hamish Kilburn cuts through the noise to identify what to bookmark over in Milan… Design…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Fabric interior design trends As part of Hotel Designs’ month of putting interior design in the spotlight, Mitre Linen breaks down some of the emerging trends in fabric design… Sustainability, classic neutral tones and tactile fabrics are key themes in interior design this year. The hospitality industry continues to adopt an environmentally friendly approach to all aspects of…
read moreCoventry hotel to rebrand as a Laura Ashley Hotel The Chace Hotel, in Coventry, will after major refurbishment become a Laura Ashley Hotel… Laura Ashley Hotels today announced it is expanding its portfolio with the addition of The Chace Hotel, in Coventry. The 66-key hotel is undergoing a major refurbishment to bring it in line with Laura Ashley brand standards.…
read moreDuravit launches personal touches with Viu and Xviu The Viu and XViu series from Duravit, both giving the modern bathroom a personal touch, feature V-shaped profiles in Champagne Matt to introduce an individual and unmistakable design statement… Duravit and sieger design present a complete bathroom range – Viu ceramics and XViu furniture plus matching bathtubs – which exudes forward-looking design. The post-industrial…
read moreFaloria Mountain Spa Resort reopens in the Dolomites In Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s most glamorous mountain destination, the newly renovated Faloria Mountain Spa Resort combines comfort, modernity and tradition, which together arguably defines a new model in hospitality in the Dolomites… In its own words, Faloria Mountain Spa Resort is: “Charming hospitality in the heart of the Dolomites”. The historical hotel in Cortina, which gave…
read moreOn Her Majesty’s service: Mitre Linen awarded renewal of Royal Warrant Mitre Linen has announced that it has once again been awarded Her Majesty The Queen’s Royal Warrant… Mitre Linen, one of the country’s leading suppliers of bed linen, bedding, towelling products and soft furnishings to the hospitality industry in the UK and beyond, is delighted to announce it has…
read moreIn Conversation With: Pedro Colaco, CEO, Great Hotels of The World on bleisure With the global rise in bleisure travel, one company and its members are more equipped than ever before to cater to the demands of modern business travellers. In light of this, and ahead of leading a panel discussion on the topic, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with…
read moreGleneagles to redesign its famous restaurant The redesign of The Strathearn restaurant at Gleneagles is being led by Ennismore Design Studio and was inspired by the golden age of railway travel… With the aim to bring back the glamour and decadence of fine dining experiences of the 1920s and ’30s, Gleneagles will in May 2019 unveil the relaunch of its famous restaurant,…
read moreServiced apartments hotel brand debuts in Munich, Germany H-Hotels.com opened the first hotel under its serviced apartment hotel brand in Munich… H.Hotels.com has debuted its first service apartment hotel in Munich. With the opening of both H2 Hotel Munich Olympiapark and H.omes Serviced Apartments in Munich, the hotel group now boasts properties in six locations in the metropolis of Munich on…
read moreMeet Up North: Headline Exclusive Partner announced Hamilton Litestat has been confirmed as the Exclusive Headline Partner for Meet Up North, which takes place at Hotel Gotham on July 1, 2019… Following the announcement yesterday, which unveiled the details around Meet Up North, British manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has been confirmed as the event’s Exclusive Headline Partner. The technology accessories lighting…
read moreSekers’ Kielder collection captures ’50s era with distinct modern twist Sekers has announced the launch of Kielder, a versatile textured weave suitable for contract upholstery… Incorporating a multi-colour looped yarn, Kielder by Sekers captures the essence of the heavy bouclé fabrics typical of the 1950’s but with a modern performance. Available in a palette of 20 multi-colour shades ranging from…
read moreMeet Up North 2019: Manchester venue announced Hotel Designs has announced that it is taking its successful Meet Up networking event concept to Manchester’s Hotel Gotham on July 1, 2019… Following the success of Meet Up London last week, Hotel Designs has announced that its Meet Up North networking event will take place at Manchester’s Hotel Gotham on July 1.…
read moreNobu Hotel Los Cabos opens The opening of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos marks the hotel group’s debut into Mexico… Officially open today, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, debuts 200 stylish guestrooms and suites. Both WATG and Studio PCH have blended Japanese minimalism with locally sourced Californian raw materials, such as custom furniture pieces, wood-soaking tubs, teak and stone materials, shoji-inspired closet doors and Japanese inspired lanterns.…
read moreWhy UK hotel investment is booming Real estate professionals from Fieldfisher believe that the low sterling exchange rate is why UK hotels have becoming more affordable, while Colliers International UK identify mass investment in tier-two cities… Despite the political landscape of the UK hanging in the balance at the moment, hotel development experts and real estate professionals have identified that…
read moreHotel Designs’ 30 Under 30: Winners announced Hotel Designs’ unveiled the winners of its 30 Under 30 initiative at Meet Up London on March 28, 2019… 40 shortlisted 30 Under 30 finalists were among the more than 200 interior designers, architects, hoteliers and key-industry suppliers who gathered at Minotti London on March 28 for Meet Up London. The event, which…
read moreLaufen unveils new aesthetic and functional take on the bathroom For this year’s ISH in Frankfurt am Main, Laufen put the spotlight on design and hygiene along with highly functional and sustainable bathroom solutions… Laufen has developed new possibilities for its SaphirKeramik, one of the most exciting bathroom material innovations of recent years. This particularly slim-profile and robust material has revolutionised…
read morePete Doherty and The Libertines to open seaside hotel The Albion Rooms hotel and studio, which will be operated by Pete Doherty and The Libertines, is slated to open this year… In one of the most unlikely turn of events for the British hotel design industry, Pete Doherty from The Libertines has spoken out about opening his first hotel in…
read moreThe Lowry Hotel, Manchester, unveils images of new presidential suite The £700,000 renovation of the luxury hotel, The Lowry in Manchester, was led by The Brit List award-winning design firm Goddard Littlefair… Amidst the increase in luxury hotel development in Manchester, The Lowry Hotel is upping the ‘luxury stakes’ once again by unveiling the first look at its newly renovated…
read moreAdding statement with floor-standing mixer taps Crosswater’s contemporary, industrial-like floor-standing taps are a functional way to add statement in the bathroom… Add a statement element to freestanding baths with Crosswater’s contemporary collection of floor standing mixer taps. Impressive in design yet innovative in function, the British brassware specialist offers a style to suit every individual preference, from streamlined and simple,…
read moreEditor Checks In: March ’19 Reviewing March: here’s to the future… One of the many treasures of being a young design editor comes the morning after the night before. Waking up fresh-faced, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed wouldn’t be possible if I didn’t feel as if what we achieved last night at Meet Up London was nothing short of being exceptional! Ever…
read moreElivi Skiathos to unveil new rooms and suites Elivi Skiathos has announced that 56 Grace Rooms and Suites, three new restaurants, and a Kid’s Club will be added to the hotel in time for season opening on April 26, 2019… Opened for the first time last year in June, the father-and-daughter-run luxury hotel is building on the success of its first season by expanding its…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Vaughan unveils timeless wall lights for guestrooms The lighting experts at Vaughan has recently unveiled a series of wall lights available in three different finishes… Vaughan have recently designed a collection of wall lights specifically for guestrooms called the Malden and Medway reading lights. Vaughan’s recently unveiled reading lights are perfectly suited for directional bedside lighting. The products…
read moreHyatt announces brand growth in the U.S. Hyatt’s brand growth will include new hotels opening in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee and Austin, Texas… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced significant growth in the U.S. for its Hyatt Centric brand portfolio, including development plans to build Hyatt Centric hotels in downtown Memphis, Tenn., downtown Nashville, Tenn., and downtown Austin, Texas. Designed for a growing segment of…
read moreNew Skopos decorative upholstery fabrics Recommended Supplier Skopos launches new decorative upholstery collection featuring a maze-like relief twist… Soft, meandering upholstery fabrics with a subtle vintage look and elegant decorative feel, Amaze is the most recent upholstery quality to join the Skopos portfolio. Aimed at hospitality and leisure interiors, the collection adds a simple decorative finishing touch, without being too elaborate or…
read moreKimpton brand arrives in Asia Kimpton Da An Hotel has opened its doors in Taipei, marking its entrance into Asia… Kimpton Da An Hotel brings a new luxury hotel offering to modern Taipei (Taiwan). With its unique location in the heart of the Da’an District and an elevated, sophisticated design, the hotel opens as an urban sanctuary for the laid-back luxury…
read moreTop 5 stories of the week From an ibis insight to the three-year growth strategy for Marriott International, Hotel Designs has published some pretty juicy stories over the past five days. Editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down the headline-grabbers as he selects the top five stories of the week… I feel as if we are almost bidding farewell to an old friend,…
read moreFEATURE: “Industrial bathrooms are here to stay,” say bathroom experts Following ISH this month, PR and marketing firm Esprit breaks down why industrial bathrooms are not going anywhere soon in international hotel design… Historically a 20th Century style, the industrial trend has a new look and feel. No longer relegated to offices or loft style apartments, industrial design elements can…
read moreA new global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is established at the most distinguished address in its home city of Hong Kong… Rosewood Hong Kong has opened as a magnificent new ultra-luxury property in the heart of the Victoria Dockside district on the shores of Victoria Harbour. Situated on one of Hong Kong’s most significant waterfront locations in Tsim Sha Tsui – Kowloon’s dynamic, culturally compelling heart – the property…
read moreThe Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel becomes the first international luxury hotel in Armenia… Following plans to open 30 new luxury hotels this year, Marriott International has annoucned the opening of The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Owned by Tsupani CJSC., the hotel proudly brings The Luxury Collection’s rare, indigenous and captivating experiences to the capital of Armenia – one of…
read moreThe latest attendees who have confirmed their place at next week’s Hotel Designs’ Meet Up London include the Managing Director of RPW Design, CEO of Conran and Partners and Leading Architects from John Simpson Architects… With just one week to go until Hotel Designs takes centre stage to host its Q1 networking evening, time is running out to purchase your tickets.…
read moreEditor Hamish Kilburn has been confirmed to host ‘Designing for Bleisure’ on the Hotel Vision Stage at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam on May 8… As a proud media partner of the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, Hotel Designs has announced that it will take an active role in the two-day exhibition that takes place on May 8 – 9 with its editor, Hamish…
read moreCDW 19 PREVIEW: Morgan to launch new collaborative projects Morgan, contract furniture designer and manufacturer, will showcase two new collaborative projects at its London showroom (1 Dallington Street, EC1V 0BH) during Clerkenwell Design Week from May 21 – 23, 2019… Morgan is gearing up for Clerkenwell Design Week where it will unveil the result of two authentic collaborations with outside designers.…
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