Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsIn the third instalment of Designing Instagrammable, Valé Architects explores how public art can be used as a not-so-secret weapon to create an authentic sense of place… Pablo Picasso once said that art’s purpose is to wash daily life’s dust off our souls. If that’s true, then we owe a great debt to the many public and street artists for…
read moreAs Hotel Designs continues to focus its attention of Hotel Concepts and Flooring, Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn breaks down a fairly luxurious week of top stories… The overarching theme of this week’s news has been, without any doubt, designing luxury – and how to stretch the endless possibilities of a truly luxe hotel in paradise. This week we have witnessed…
read moreAs Hotel Designs this month lays down the topic of flooring and carpets, Recommended Supplier Wilton Carpets has just launched a new carpet range. As the eyes on the world focus on Scotland this month for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Wilton Carpets is in the spirit of things and has released its take on tartan with the Nova Scotia collection, a wool-rich…
read moreThe cutting-edge design of the spa at The Langley is envisioned by award-winning interior design company Dennis Irvine Studio… Opening late 2018, The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire, which will join a growing ensemble of over 100 Luxury Collection hotels and resorts around the world, will open what is billed to be a world-class spa. Creating a new design gem…
read moreContemporary, luxe Mediterranean-style villas – elegantly designed for family living… PGA Catalunya Resort is delighted to announce its latest luxe real estate offering – the development of six new four-bedroom contemporary Mediterranean-style villas, the L’Alzina Semi-Detached Villas. The Villas are currently for sale and will be completed from mid-2019. The striking angular architecture and innovative design harmoniously combines luxury with…
read moreThe winner will win cash prize and a Mitre Linen room makerover. Entries close on August 31… The ‘Room Attendant of the Year 2018’ awards launched on June 1 and have been created to recognise the unsung heroes who a guest may only pass in the corridor, but whose attention to detail and high standards are crucial to maintaining the excellent…
read moreWhen it comes to creating a design-led hotel environment, the finer details really do count. Emma Segelov, head of marketing at MK Electric, explains why the type of wiring devices that are specified can have a fundamental impact on the look and feel of a space… Hotel designs are being critiqued more now than ever before, as they face up…
read moreLeeds, West Yorkshire Salespeople needed for leading UK hotel furniture manufacturer, based in Leeds. Curtis Furniture is a leading hotel furniture supplier, established in 1998. We have a 45,000 ft2 UK factory and our prestigious clients include Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Sheraton. The market we operate in is very buoyant. After significant investment in our operations, we are…
read moreThe Rock Royalty level has been revealed one year prior to the Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors to the public… Ahead of its highly anticipated launch in 2019, Hard Rock Hotel London has lifted the lid on its Rock Royalty level, offering exclusive rooms and suites, alongside luxurious perks. Imagined by Scott Brownrigg design firm, the hotel when open next year…
read moreLA’s iconic Sunset Tower completes major renovation to restore character and charm within a 1920s shell… Sunset Tower, one of Los Angeles’ most iconic hotels, has completed a major multi-million-dollar transformation. Led by owner Jeff Klein, the Art Deco masterpiece is located on Sunset Boulevard and has been an exclusive hub for the Hollywood elite since opening its doors in 1931. …
read moreWest Yorkshire-based Northern Powerhouse Developments (NPD), has announced the opening of its latest property – Caer Rhun Hall, a three-storey, late-Victorian mansion in North Wales with a private house atmosphere, opens to the public on August 8… The North Wales luxury accommodation, which is set in 20 acres of rolling parkland and gardens, is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of…
read moreHotel Designs has announced that the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) will be this year’s industry partner for The Brit List… The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has been named as the industry partner for this year’s Brit List. Announced days after the news that nominations for the Brit List had opened, the event, which launched last year,…
read moreAs July falls over the horizon, August is looking bright-full of juicy stories. Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn breaks down the top five stories of the week… As we run into August, I’m heard a number of designers and architects asking where 2018 has gone. Already, this year has thrown some serious shapes in the never-stopping world of hotel design. Imminently upon…
read moreAs Hotel Designs puts ‘hotel concepts’ in the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn dives in to understand what it takes to design the world’s first underwater hotel… The race to designing the first underwater hotel has been more like a marathon than it has a sprint. There have been false starts, claims of cheating along the way and training plans that in reality have…
read moreWith lighting design having the ability to make or break a hotel concept, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn sat down with the founder and creative director of lighting studio Cameron Design House to find out how the company is pioneering its way to becoming a leading lighting manufacturer, one bespoke light fitting at a time… Recently, design company Cameron Design House has been…
read moreThe luxury fabrics specialist will exhibit at this year’s London Interior Show on the 16 – 17 September… Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK will exhibit at this years’ prestigious London Interiors Show. The exhibition which will take place at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel between the 16 and 17 of September, will feature a host of the country’s top interiors businesses, from…
read moreA new floating hotel, which will be permanently berthed in Scotland, is about to launch with interiors envisioned by well-known hotel designer… With Hotel Designs this month investigating the ever-changing world of hotel concepts, the idea of ‘floating hotels’ is a hot topic at the moment with many hotel designers extending their services to include cruise ship design. Launching in Autumn 2018,…
read moreSekers Fabrics has launched Piazza, a versatile upholstery with a small textured weave combining multi-colour twist yarns with luxurious chenille yarns… Available in a range of 20 colours, from rich, stylish neutrals and browns to vibrant blues, reds and oranges, Sekers new fabrics collection Piazza offers a diverse choice of colour. Incorporating Aquaclean, an advanced nano technology finish that helps…
read moreFollowing the opening of nominations for this year’s Brit List, Hotel Designs has launched early bird tickets for both delegates and suppliers… Hotel Designs has announced that early bird tickets for this year’s Brit List 2018 are now available for a limited time before the awards ceremony on November 22. Taking place at BEAT, London, the leading interior designers, hoteliers, architects and key…
read moreAbout. The Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS), Hotel Designs’ premium meet-the-buyer event for designers, architects and suppliers, takes place on June 23, 2025 at Hilton London Canary Wharf. The one-day event is designed to dynamically bridge the gap between senior designers, architects and key-industry suppliers. The Summit, which takes place on June 23 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, includes…
read moreAs Hotel Designs begins to shine the spotlight on ‘hotel concepts’ this month, the editorial team have pulled together a handful of the most striking hotels from around the world… The hotel design industry is overflowing with innovative drawings and exceptional design concepts that year after year complete to unveil buildings that further challenge conventional overnight accommodation. Whether it be…
read moreDexter Moren Associates and 3D Reid reveal 19th Boutique hotel in Hotel Du Vin portfolio, the Hotel du Vin in Stratford-upon-Avon… The latest interiors by expert hospitality designers, Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) have been revealed at the opening of the 46-key boutique Hotel du Vin, Stratford-upon-Avon. Positioned in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, the boutique hotel, which was structually designed by 3D…
read moreConcluding our month of putting Fabrics in the spotlight, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn sat down with the general manager of Mitre Linen, Kate Gough, to explore more around trends and how the company is moving with modern times… Personally, I’m a soft pillow kind of man – take from that what you will. My colleague to the left…
read moreHotel Summit 2019! 3rd & 4th June, 2019 at Radisson Blu, London Stansted. About Suppliers Delegates Delegates Booking Form Venue Contact About The Hotel Summit is specifically organised for senior professionals who are directly responsible for purchasing and procurement within their organisation, and those who provide the latest and greatest products and services within the sector. A highly focused event…
read moreHotel Designs has opened the The Brit List 2018 nominations to interior designers, hoteliers and architects… Date of nominations closing: September 16 Awards ceremony: November 22 at BEAT, London Hotel Designs is delighted to announce that nominations for this year’s Brit List are now open, welcoming you, our loyal readers and supporters, the opportunity to put forward entries from all…
read moreBisque – the UK’s first ever designer heating brand and pioneer of innovative radiator design – has unveiled a suave and sophisticated matt black finish to join its existing range of colour options. Once considered gloomy or gothic, matt black styles are enjoying something of a renaissance The new matt black option has a soft, sateen finish for that extra-luxurious…
read moreStephen Davy Peter Smith Architects is looking for architects/architectural assistants to join its London team… We are an award winning design-led practice based in Hoxton seeking architects/Part-II architectural assistants. We have a multicultural talented team creating a rich and considered architectural approach. We are looking for a talented architect to join our team. The successful candidate must be personable, self-reliant and have…
read moreAs our month of threading together the latest in fabrics and soft furnishings comes to a close, we wrap up another fast-paced week in the creative world of international hotel design with the top five stories of the last five days… Following on from the successful Meet Up North networking event we hosted in Manchester’s King Street Townhouse, this week we’ve covered hotel…
read moreThroughout August, Hotel Designs will be putting the spotlight on two massively talked-about areas of international hotel design, namely: Hotel Concept and Flooring & Carpets… Next month, Hotel Designs will be digging beneath the surface to uncover the most extraordinary hotels from around the globe as we celebrate the weird, the wonderful and the very brave world of Hotel Concepts.…
read moreFollowing on from Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On’ feature of Technology last month, editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the marketing manager of Hamilton Litestat to explore lighting trends, clever ways to illuminate the guestroom and how products are changing… Last month, Hotel Designs lit up the conversation around in-hotel technology and where trends are heading in the near future of hotel…
read moreThe well-known architectural firm has revealed its design for the Grand Atrium on British brand P&O Cruises next generation ship, Iona… Following a growing demand in hotel interior designers and architects working to revitalise cruise ships, Jestico + Whiles has unveiled the plans to create a soaring triple-height Grand Atrium with unprecedented panoramic views across the ever-changing sea as far as the…
read moreHamilton Litestat, which this year is celebrating 50 years since the company’s incorporation, sadly announces the death of its founder, Rod Hamilton at the age of 90, following a stroke. Rod started as a commission agent selling electric shavers, smoothing irons and electric fires. A request to try selling a new piece of technology called a dimmer, when the first…
read moreIHG UNVEILS DEBUT LOCATIONS FOR KIMPTON® AND VOCO™ BRANDS IN THE UK… IHG has become the UK’s leading luxury hotel operator after a series of shifts and openings. The hotel group has confirmed the UK debut locations for its boutique brand Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants and its recently launched upscale brand, voco™ Hotels. This move follows the announcement made in May…
read moreThe plan for the new Faloria Mountain Spa Resort, historical glamorous hotel based in Cortina, has finally been unveiled… A new design hotel in the Dolomites, the Faloria Mountain Spa Resort, is said to set a new standard in mountain luxury hotels. The project, signed by the architect Flaviano Capriotti, upgrades the resort to the highest hospitality standards, achieving the fifth…
read moreOn the September 16 – 19, Decorex International will shelter the best of Portuguese furniture, lighting and objets d’art.. Associate Design will present a fine selection of luxury and contemporary Portuguese design at Decorex International 2018 . With its motto ‘a space for beauty to flourish’, Decorex provides the ideal platform on which to showcase some of Portugal’s best design…
read moreThe extensive refurbishment in Tivoli Lagos, lead by interior designer Sofia Sardo, represents an investment of £4.1 million and is the latest step in Tivoli Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to invest in its portfolio… Tivoli Lagos Algarve Hotel has reopened its doors as an upscale property blending contemporary flair with the best of southern Portuguese culture after a five-month renovation. The iconic…
read moreNestled behind vibrant streets, where thousands of Gap-Year backpackers find shelter in cheap hostels, rises a luxury hotel with personality, style and unmatched ocean views. Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to the Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay to see for himself how opposites in South East Asia can attract after all… Perched on a hilltop facing south, with Phuket’s Patong Beach to…
read moreTaking Chinese hotel design to new heights, the Hyatt Regency Zhenijang opens 318 well-appointed rooms… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has recently opened Hyatt Regency Zhenjiang in East China’s Jiangsu province. Set atop the East Tower of Suning Plaza, the tallest skyscraper in Zhenjiang, the 318-room Hyatt Regency hotel is set to provide travelers and locals alike with a fresh perspective of the city…
read moreThe radiator brand Bisque saw the opportunity in 1979 to make the radiator a contemporary design product that can help to transform a space… Founded in 1979 by Geoffrey Ward and John Gordon, Bisque kick-started the radiator revolution. The brand transformed the radiator from being thought of as a humble plumbing object to a piece of desirable design in its…
read moreHotels looking to create a distinctive look in their guest bathrooms can now create a standout statement feature with the new Alderley mock croc leather effect bath… With a growing demand from hotel customers for Instagram-worthy guestrooms and facilities, bathroom designs have never been more important. Featuring a mock croc exterior, Alderley by Heritage Bathrooms comes in a sumptuous brown…
read moreThe Vancouver-based company is able to replicate any map, town or city in crisp, detailed wallpaper… Point Two Design is a company using city planning and municipal data to create detailed wallpaper maps of any of your favourite cities. Founded in 2013 by Owen de Lancie and Emily Warkentin who studied architecture and urban planning, the company aims to put detailed…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne opens a Fairy-Tale Escape in the Heart of France’s Medieval City… France’s medieval city of Carcassonne has welcomed the country’s first DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 14 market-leading brands. The property is the first DoubleTree by Hilton in France and joins nine other Hilton properties in the country. The 88-key hotel includes 33 deluxe town-facing…
read moreEditor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn reflects on a busy week in the world of international hotel design with the top five stories… “Manchester is a shrinking violet,” said no designer, ever! This week, we invited you up to Manchester to take part in our tried and tested networking event! The inaugural Meet Up North was a complete success in…
read moreBlue Sky Hospitality complete compelling story in the newly opened Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid… The interior design of the newly opened Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid seamlessly blends art, heritage and culture. The new lifestyle brand from Hyatt has entered the European market with a five-star hotel developed from a historical city landmark built in 1920’s located on the…
read moreLaguna is one of the signature ranges from Chelsom’s latest collection, Edition 26… Rediscovered original 1960’s artisan glass moulds which had lain unused since the late 1970’s create a stunning family of geometric patterned mouthblown glass table lamps and pendants. The designs of Chelsom’s new Laguna range are re-imagined with rich sumptuous tones to create a beautiful range that transcends…
read moreLast night, more than 200 of the industry’s leaders and visionaries from within the hotel design gathered on the terrace of King Street Townhouse in Manchester for the first ever Meet Up North. Sponsored by Marca Corona, the event, which boasted an unparalleled perspective of the Manchester sunset, welcomed hoteliers, architects, interior designers and key-industry suppliers. Commencing with a short…
read moreHotel Designs Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Dimitris Manikis, the new Managing Director (EMEA) of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to find out more about how he plans to expand the brand as it enters a new chapter… Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality giant with more than 9,000 hotels worldwide, recently announced the appointment of Dimitris Manikis as the company’s new President…
read moreNew roster includes Benchmark, Established & Sons and Dare Studio among others… 100% Design has revealed updates to its exhibitor list for the 2018 show, confirming collaborations with world class brands and the biggest names in design. The show will cover four key areas: Interiors; Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms; Emerging Brands and, new for 2018, 100% Build London. The return of…
read moreWyndham Athens Residence in Greece shelters 89 fully equipped apartment-style suites… Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Zeus International have announced the opening of Wyndham Athens Residence, located in the heart of the Greek capital, on Karaiskaki Square in the Metaxourghio neighbourhood of Athens. Wyndham Athens Residence is Wyndham Hotels & Resorts seventh property in Greece, and the company’s first mixed-use…
read moreThe Middle Eastern hotel market continues to grow as General Hotel Management Ltd announces opening of Al Bait Sharjah… General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has announced September 1, 2018 as the opening date of Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-room property that celebrates the heritage of Arabia and that will stand as GHM’s second property on the peninsula after the award-winning…
read moreBurgess Furniture launches new space-saving afold table, which has been chosen for the meeting spaces at Belfast’s new Grand Central Hotel… Priding itself on offering the hospitality industry furniture which couples great designs and exceptional functionality to fit our customer’s needs, Burgess Furniture has launched a new folding table that makes light work of setting up functions and events. Portable…
read moreThe Chilworth is the Montcalm Hotel Group’s newest generation of a boutique townhouse hotel… Located in a little London hideaway near Paddington, The Chilworth has been designed to merge together both wellbeing and comfort into a traditional townhouse. With an elegant yet informal atmosphere, the décor of the 124-room hotel blends classical period features with sharp, contemporary design. Designed in-house, every…
read moreOn July 18, Hotel Designs will bring the successful networking concept of ‘Meet Up’ up North to Manchester… There are just three days left in order to secure your place at Meet Up North, the UK’s leading networking event for hoteliers, architects, interior designers and key-industry suppliers. In the heart of Manchester, King Street Townhouse, which The Telegraph concluded it was…
read moreMalta continues to be a hotel design hot spot as London-based designer unveils 29 luxury suites in Malta’s The Westin Dragonara Resort… With the arrival of a Hard Rock Hotel slated to open in 2020 and Zaha Hadid Architects winning planning permission to build the 31-storey Murcury House, Malta in the Mediterranean is fast becoming a hotel design hub. Ahead of…
read moreHotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down the week with the top five stories… With our focus this month being on fabrics, textiles and soft furnishings, weaving together this week’s top five stories has been one that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Mitre Linen has put the topic of soft furnishings firmly in the spotlight to unveil new ways in which hotels…
read moreRockwell East is a new 57-key aparthotel owned by London-based property developers Marldon and designed by Waldo Works with deliberate clashes of textures and bold colours.. Located on the fringes of London’s city centre, Rockwell East is a 57-key aparthotel the ideal destination for travellers who are staying in town for one night or several months. Apartments at Rockwell East are spacious and have all the features of…
read moreIt was a collaborative effort to finish the highly anticipated Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur… Located within a glittering new skyscraper, designed by NRY Architects, adjacent to the iconic Petronas Towers is the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Rising 65 storeys above the bustling streets of the capital below, the new 209-key hotel boasts unparalleled hotel views, which was a major…
read moreInterior design firm Graven completes IHG Hotel Indigo Dundee… InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened Hotel Indigo® Dundee, in one of Europe’s rising design destinations – Dundee, Scotland. Once famous for its textiles, the city’s industrial spaces are now filled with artists and collectives, including a thriving gaming community who have helped turn Dundee into the creative heart of the world’s…
read moreWith just over two months to go, 100% Designs has confirmed two more leading designers who will speak at this year’s event… 100% Design has confirmed two leading designers to speak at this year’s event. Both Thomas Heatherwick from Heatherwick Studio and Marcel Wanders who has designed interiors for the likes of Hyatt Hotels, KLM and Louis Vuitton will open…
read moreJim Thompson shared his love of Thailand by bringing hand-woven Thai silks to the world, complementing perfectly the Anantara passion for authentic luxury… The finest textiles from the famed Jim Thompson collection enhances the splendid two-bedroom villas already available at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas. A sweeping sanctuary nestled in 389 sqm of tropical Bill Bensley gardens, the Two Bedroom…
read moreThe new bathroom furniture unit from Roca combines sleek storage with subtle technology… Bathroom specialist Roca has announced the launch of the Stratum-N Bluetooth® connected furniture unit. With high demand for innovative technology in the bathroom space, Roca is among the bathroom specialists leading the way with this newly re-designed furniture unit that perfectly combines technology and a stylish design. “With…
read moreSleep + Eat has announced the theme for this year’s Sleep Sets, as well as the four design companies inspired to create the concept rooms… image caption: Yasmine Mahmoudieh Sleep + Eat has announced the theme for this year’s Sleep Sets, as well as the four design companies inspired to create the concept rooms. The challenge for each designer is…
read moreStellar additions to this year’s Decorex line-up will offer new perspectives on materiality… Renowned applied arts critic and curator of Future Heritage, Corinne Julius, returns to Decorex International (16 – 19 September, Syon Park) with a carefully selected group of designers who represent the pinnacle of contemporary craft making… Image caption: Plastic Boroque side table, 2013, by James Shaw Joining…
read moreCalling all designers, architects, hoteliers and key-industry suppliers: There is now just one week left until Hotel Designs takes the successful networking experience, Meet Up, up north to King Street Townhouse in Manchester… On July 18, designers, architects, hoteliers and key-industry suppliers will gather in Manchester’s King Street Townhouse for the first ever Meet Up North. The event, which aims…
read moreHotel Designs is pleased announce the arrival of Phoebe Kasapi as the brand’s new media sales executive… Phoebe Kasapi has been appointed as media sales executive at Hotel Designs, marking the continued growth of the leading hotel design website for interior designers, architects, hoteliers and industry suppliers. Having previously worked for Sky Media as a sales assistant, Kasapi brings with her to the role a wealth of experience…
read more“Savona 18 Suites” is a new hotel designed by Aldo Cibic in the heart of Milan… Design firm Cibic Workshop has transformed a typical Milanese casa di ringhiera (a traditional tenement with communal balcony) into a design hotel. In the heart of Milan sits Savona 18 Suites, which has been created for the Blu Hotels group. An operation that began with the refurbishment of…
read moreFrom stunning multi-tone herringbone to classic black and white ‘tiles’, we’ve rounded up five fabulous (and affordable) floors that are suitable for boutique hotels on a budget… Today’s manufacturing techniques mean the latest laminate and vinyl floors are almost impossible to tell apart from real stone, wood and ceramic – which puts luxe-look flooring within reach even of those of us…
read moreThe XSquare bathroom range from Duravit impresses with its contemporary – yet elegant design, high-quality surfaces and materials and striking chrome profiles… In conjunction with designer Kurt Merki Jr., Duravit has created a furniture range that is specially attuned to the design of the contemporary DuraSquare washbasins. The striking feature is the quadrant-shaped chrome profile edging the furniture. On the…
read moreWorking with designers M Studio London, all 301 guestrooms and suites at the London Marriott Hotel West India Quay have undergone a full refurbishmnet to offer fresh, stylish accommodation in the heart of Canary Wharf, London… Sleek lines with splashes of turquoise to reflect the waterways surrounding the property were the inspiration behind M Studio London’s latest project at London Marriott Hotel…
read moreAs the 2018 FIFA World Cup final approaches, Hotel Designs investigates the top design hotels in Russia… Riddled in history, Russia holds many hotel gems within its borders. In recent years, hospitality has also been on the rise with a boom in hotel development. TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database recently confirmed this by announcing that Russia has 96 projects upcoming hotels that are slated to shelter 18,437 rooms.…
read moreHotel Designs’ editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down the week with the top five stories… This week at Hotel Designs we have identified fabric and soft furnishing trends, recognised two emerging design stars and reported on how a design firm worked to create a design hotel in Antwerp’s most iconic building. 1) 5 soft furnishing and fabric trends of 2018 To kick-start…
read moreTaking inspiration from nature and natural objects, Tom Dixon has unveiled its AW18 accessories collection… Design studio Tom Dixon has unveiled its AW18 accessories collection at an exclusive press event at the studios home, The Coal office. The collection, which comprises of eight new products, has been designed so that it all items are suitable for the home as well as…
read moreYoung designers Mac Collins and Antonia Packham were chosen from more than 3,000 designers to bring their creative vision to life at the Cadogan Hotel… Luxury travel brand Belmond has chosen two talented young designers to bring their creative vision to life at its historic Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea when the property reopens later this year. Mac Collins, a product and furniture designer and soon-to-be…
read moreUnder blue, cloudless skies in London’s Clerkenwell district, Hamish Kilburn meets Mutina’s Ronan Bouroullec to understand more about his interior design partnership with Domus and how, with a new collection, he has opened up links between music and interior design… It was while I was watching a panel discussion on interior design tile trends at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week when…
read moreAFSO explores designer concept ‘modern reflections’ in four new projects around the globe… Following the recent completion of the Pavilion Suites at the Berkeley London, designer André Fu continues the notion of ‘’Modern Reflections’ with four key openings which will be unveiled later this year. AFSO is an internationally acclaimed design studio in Hong Kong, founded by the architect André…
read moreHotel Designs explores how Alex Kravetz Design used comic inspiration to create the interiors of Antwerp’s new design hotel on the block… There were three major concepts which drove Alex Kravetz Design’s (AKD) vison of the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel in Antwerp. The architect of the hotel – Michael Graves, the diamond district of Antwerp and lastly the emerging comic…
read moreMeliá Hotels International is set to debut new $110 million exclusive vacation experience at Dominican Republic property… Meliá Hotels International has announced its newest luxury experience which will open in December 2018 in the Dominican Republic – The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real. The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, designed by Alvaro Sans, is situated in the popular beach resort…
read moreAs part of our spotlight this month on soft furnishings and fabrics, Jewel colours are said to be an in-season trend at the moment… Here is a sneak peek at a selection of new designs that will be on display at this year’s Decorex International. The pieces have been selected because of their sultry, jewel-like colour, a said-to-be trend of the…
read moreM7 Contemporary Apartments in Florence, designed by the Italian studio Pierattelli Architetture, presents a new hospitality concept that combines the comfort of a home with the services and convenience of a hotel… Located inside a neoclassical building in the heart of Florence sits M7 Contemporary Apartments. Carefully designed by Pierattelli Architetture, the architecture firm has converted the building into an apartment hotel that consists of…
read moreThe Duchess Rooms have been redesigned with the female solo traveller in mind… Mayfair’s quintessentially British five-star DUKES London looks to be ahead of the solo traveller trend with the introduction of the Duchess Rooms, a discreet service tailored to the solo, female business and leisure guest. With more women travelling alone than ever before, DUKES has announced refurbished rooms, promising a comfortable…
read moreKaldewei is one of the leading bathroom manufacturers, producing more than 50,000 ways of designing the modern shower… The year was 1956 when bathroom specialist Kaldewei produced its first enamel shower – the same year, in fact, when Elvis Presley first entered the US music charts with ‘Heartbreak Hotel’. More than 60 years later, Kaldewei today offers a choice of more than…
read moreDesigner Martin Hulbert has thrown back the curtain of a 14-guestroom pied-a-terre townhouse residences in London… In the heart of London’s Mayfair overlooking Green Park, the iconic Athenaeum Hotel & Residences unveils the new five-star home from home Townhouse Residences. The 14-bedroom pied-a-terre invites residents to move in and enjoy London, as only Londoners do. Located on a light-dappled residential side-street,…
read moreThe Luxury Collection has announced the brand’s first hotel in Corfu with the signing of Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu… Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu will mark the debut of Luxury Collection Resorts brand in Corfu. The idyllic beachfront retreat has emerged from a renovation restoring the legacy property − originally built for the Onassis family in…
read moreHotel Designs’ editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with new Managing Director of WATG London Martin Pease to discuss what’s next for the integrated design firm’ … As industry leaders go, Martin Pease is somewhat unconventional in many of his methods, which is possibly what attracted WATG to him in the first place. Just days into his new role as the…
read moreHB Design and Marques and Jordy are working to open Anantara Hotels and Resorts’ third property in Vietnam using traditional craftmanship and locally sourced materials… Anantara Hotels and Resorts has announced the development of its third villa retreat which is scheduled to open in late November 2018. Located in a secluded bay in south central Vietnam, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas will…
read moreManchester’s King Street Townhouse will be the stage of the inaugural Meet Up North… Taking place in Manchester’s King Street Townhouse on July 19, the inaugural Meet Up North has very limited spaces available for suppliers, architects, hoteliers and designers. Launched with the aim to bridge the gap between all markets in our industry, the exclusive networking concept of Meet…
read moreMarBella Corfu completes a €1.5 million lobby renovation, marking the finale of the large-scale investment to the property… MarBella Corfu has recently completed a €1.5 million renovation on their lobby and entrance area, which marks the finale of a large scale €20 million investment to the property undertaken over the last 5 years. The project, undertaken by MKV Design, involved the comprehensive renovation…
read moreArchitecture in Formation is looking for an intermediate architect/project manager to join its team in New York, USA. Architecture in Formation is an award-winning architecture firm based in New York City. We are a highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and process driven practice committed to design excellence and to the long-term and personal growth of every member of our team. At AiF,…
read moreWimberly Allison Tong & Goo is seeking a project manager to join its team in London. Over the course of the last seven decades WATG and affiliated design studio Wimberly Interiors have become the world’s leading design consultants for the hospitality, leisure and entertainment industries. WATG offers integrated design services comprising strategy, planning, urban design, architecture, landscape, and interiors design…
read moreThe chic new bar will house books from the famous Bloomsbury Set, and other iconic authors… YTL Hotels’ elegant Gower Street property, The Academy, revealed to the press last week details of the new bar and library spaces. Paying homage to its location in an undeniably literary and cultural pocket of London, The Academy now offers a peaceful and sophisticated…
read morePriya Paul, the businesswoman with much to celebrate, joins editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss 50 years of THE Park Hotels and how the Indian hotel landscape has changed… There are few, if any, hotel owners in the world that can claim to totally grasp the real and raw concept of a design hotel. The ‘design hotel’, not to be confused with…
read moreMarking the final stage of a groundbreaking transformation, The Carriage House, designed by David Collins Studio, opens… Adare Manor has announced the completion of its restoration, renovation and expansion, with the highly-anticipated debut of The Carriage House. Designed by the leading architects and designers at David Collins Studio, London, The Carriage House is complete with an exceptional grill restaurant, glamorous cocktail…
read moreData from Adia suggests that the ‘now economy’ has led to the hospitality industry consistently growing at approximately six per cent a year since 2013… Extensive analysis of ONS data* published across the last five years by hospitality recruitment platform Adia suggests that the total turnover of all businesses providing ‘Accommodation and Food Services Activities’ will reach £100 billion this year. In…
read moreAs part of technology being in the Spotlight this month, Hotel Designs takes a first look at the extremely tech-forward hotel, which will shelter 219 guestrooms, will open this winter… Luxury hotel group Four Seasons has confirmed that Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, slated to open this winter, will include new software X1 in each of its 219 guestrooms.…
read moreThis year’s Clerkenwell Design Week saw the expansion of Morgan’s Pimlico collection to include two new sofas, the dramatic 148 high back booth sofa, and low back 147 two seat sofa to accompany the 140 lounge chair. The Pimlico collection, designed by Morgan Studio, began as a bedroom chair with a small footprint and has developed to include a variety of…
read moreLeading firms Lightstone, TAO Group, Rockwell Group and Yabu Pushelberg rejoin forces following the successful launch of Moxy Times Square to deliver Moxy Chelsea… Said to be New York’s new secret garden, the lifestyle hotel Moxy Chelsea will open this Autumn with inspiration from the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance. The hotel, developed by Lightstone and part of Marriott International’s Moxy Hotels…
read moreIntrigued to find out to what extent the power of interior design can lift a building, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn checked in to review the one and only Gleneagles… Positioned in 344 hectares of land, under Perthshire’s Ochil Hills, is a Scottish jewel. The ever-majestic Gleneagles first soared to be a natural star in the spotlight when it first opened its grand…
read moreThe inaugural Meet Up North will take place in Manchester’s King Street Townhouse on July 18, 2018… With less than a month to go until the inaugural Meet Up North kicks off in Manchester’s King Street Townhouse on July 18, Hotel Designs has announced the stellar line-up of designers, architects, hotels and suppliers who will be attending. Among the many…
read moreHere are the top 5 stories of the week, as selected by Hamish Kilburn, editor of Hotel Designs. This week we collated all the ingredients for a great series of stories. We’ve had architectural cakes, new builds, significant anniversaries, drawing-board renderings of new hotels, showroom openings and even a sprinkling of an exclusive Q&A from the managing director of bathroom…
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