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Fort Partners and Four Seasons break ground at Fort Lauderdale site

Experienced design and architectural team starts work on 22-storey oceanfront property. Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, will become a destination for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, offering 90 private residences and 130 guest rooms. It’s the third collaboration between Four Seasons and Fort Partners, joining Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at…

GUEST BLOG: Overlooked Things to Consider for Your Hotel Rooms

A hotel room is a space to escape from your daily life and indulge in a bit of luxury – or perhaps a home-from-home sanctuary for overnight business trips. Whatever a guest’s needs, it’s important to keep your rooms as up-to-date, practical and functional as possible. When it comes to creating a space where guests will feel comfortable and at…

Brutalist Ikea-owned building in New Haven to become a hotel?

Reports in the local press suggest an interesting project is underway behind the scenes. Plans are underway to turn a Brutalist office building in New England, originally designed by Marcel Breuer and currently owned by Ikea, into a hotel. According to local news reports, the Pirelli Tire Building has been the subject of extended discussions over its future, with the Swedish…

Mezemiso rooftop bar & restaurant launching at Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment

Crowne Plaza hopes the venue one of the places to be seen in London this summer. It has been confirmed that Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment will offer a ‘chic’ sky terrace called Mezemiso when the hotel opens in June this year. The rooftop bar and restaurant will be situated on the building’s 14th floor, with panoramic views of the River Thames, with…

Historic hotels Heritage Marketing Program launched in US

“If a hotel was not built recently, then consumers will categorize the hotel as either historic or old.” Historic Hotels of America has teamed up with the Brand Heritage Institute to offer an executive education program in heritage marketing. The Brand Heritage Institute will develop and offer annual seminars in strategic marketing, which are customised for hoteliers at historic hotels inducted…

Studio Saxe designs tropical terraces for Mint Santa Theresa

Inspired by Greek architecture, minimalism and Scandinavian design. Costa Rican architects Studio Saxe have taken their established ‘tropical’ style and applied it to the Mint Santa Theresa hotel, which steps down a steep coastal hillside and is made up of a series of terraces that can be completely opened up to the elements. A large central space has been designed to encourage…

Kaldewei joins WWF’s Southeast Asia marine conservation programme

Project to reduce plastic waste through sustainable waste management. Bathrooms specialist Kaldewei has joined forces with the WWF’s marine conservation programme in Southeast Asia, with the aim of improving waste management in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Announcing the drive, the company cited forecasts that by 2050 the oceans will contain as much plastic waste as fish. The first indications are already visible today: animals…

HAVWOODS SHOWCASES COMPOSITE DECKING SOLUTIONS

In preparation for the warmer months, we take a look at what international wood flooring brand, Havwoods has to offer to hoteliers looking to enhance their outdoor spaces. Practical, yet aesthetically pleasing, Havwoods has developed a pioneering collection of resilient and robust composite decking. Whether for residential or large-scale commercial use, Havwoods delivers high-performing boards that will not warp, splinter…

Oscar Wilde’s grandson opens first Wilde Aparthotel in London

New Staycity hotel is located on The Strand. Merlin Holland, the only grandson of famous Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, was the guest of honour at the official opening of Staycity Group’s Wilde Aparthotels London [Photograph (from left to right): Jason Delany, Director of Brand, Product & Marketing; Merlin Holland; Tom Walsh, CEO; Keith Freeman, COO; Atul Prakash, GM].…

SPOTLIGHT ON: Bars, Restaurants & Catering

Throughout May Hotel Designs will focus on two essential components to a hotel’s make up – bars & restaurants and catering equipment… If you want to get your company and products in front of an audience of interior designers, procurement specialists and hoteliers for a month of specially focussed commentary, this is a fantastic opportunity. HOTELS NEED TO MAKE THEIR…

Sekers unveils Suomi FR blackouts and Shogun upholstery collection

New curtians and upholstery ranges aimed at the hospitality, leisure and marine markets. Sekers has taken the wraps off its new Shogun upholstery and Suomi FR blackouts collections. Described as a semi-plain textured design, Shogun is available in 18 multi-colour shades including what the company calls sophisticated neutrals and porcelain blues. Incorporating FibreGuard, an advanced finish that Sekers says helps protect the fabric against spills and…

Meliá Hotels International confirms new resorts for Dubai and Marrakesh

Spanish hotelier pushes its brands into more markets. Meliá Hotels International has confirmed it will be opening new resorts in the United Arab Emirates and Morocco during 2018. The first, currently known as the Desert Palm Dubai hotel (main image above), is an exclusive urban site 20 minutes from the city centre that will be re-opened in Q3 2018 as the Desert Palm Polo Club…

Statement washbasins from Thomas Crapper

The perfect addition to any cloakroom, the beautifully designed Harwood washbasin is the latest addition to the Thomas Crapper collection. Made in Britain to the highest quality standards using long-lasting fireclay, the basin is guaranteed to be a centre-piece of the bathroom, with aesthetics that set it apart from the competition, combined with all the practical benefits expected from this trusted brand.…

SPA SPOTLIGHT: Opinion – Make a statement with your luxury hotel bathrooms

As part of Hotel Design’s spotlight this month on spa products and services, Michael Gray, GROHE UK Product Manager, investigates the design possibilities offered to hotels by the latest shower, lighting, music and faucet technologies for bathrooms… Luxury hotel bathrooms are designed to make a statement, using products that encourage wellbeing and promote a space of relaxation. As a result, there is a…

Opinion: How can the hotel industry keep up with the innovations of Airbnb?

Airbnb is well covered on Hotel Designs. Here, Nakul Sharma, CEO and Founder of Hostmaker shares his thoughts on the online marketplace and hospitality service. In the hospitality industry, we are seeing more people looking for stylish yet affordable places to stay when on holiday. Airbnb has exploded in popularity in recent years, with the latest Airbnb data revealing a…

Hotel du Vin to open in Stratford-upon-Avon May 1st

The Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin in Clifton Village, Bristol, will follow shortly. Hotel du Vin will officially open the doors of its new site in, offering 46 rooms spread across two converted grade II-listed townhouses. Design is centred around colourful accents, wooden furniture and quirky artwork mix with the dark greys, teals and greens on the walls. In-room facilities…

Grand Hyatt Xi’an offers travellers Silk Road stop off

A new Grand Hyatt hotel has opened in Xi’an – one of China’s most ancient cities and the starting point for the ancient Silk Road trading post that connected East with West. Strategically located within the Xi’an High-Tech Industries Development Zone, home to more than 200 Fortune 500 companies, Grand Hyatt Xi’an forms part of the Maike Center, comprised of high-end retail and…

MnM Studio and Italian architects win at Bespoke Access Awards for hospitality

Paralympic Gold Medalist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Alan Stanton OBE judged range of International entries. MnM Studio Architects, along with Maria Brighenti and Marcello D’Orsi, were announced the joint winners of the 2017/18 Bespoke Access Awards, a design competition to create accessible solutions in hospitality, run in association with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)…

Four-star Hotel La Tour granted planning permission in Milton Keynes

Design concepts include ‘sun’ optical illusion. Planning permission has been granted for the four-star luxury Hotel La Tour in Milton Keynes, with the next phase of design planning now underway. The 250-bed hotel, located on Marlborough Gate, will include conference and meeting room services, a gym, spa and pool facilities as well as a rooftop restaurant with a viewing gallery. The…

Red Dot Award for Duravit’s C.1 tap series and Luv bathroom range

Duravit’s C.1 tap fitting series and Luv bathroom range have received the 2018 “Red Dot” Award for outstanding design. The company says the C.1 design range by Kurt Merki Jr. perfectly reflects its design language, featuring an ergonomic handle with a recess underneath that is comfortable to hold and permits precise operation. Meanwhile, the unusual design of Luv by Danish…

New Road Hotel opens for business in Whitechapel

Next to Whitechapel Station and a short walk from Brick Lane and the City. The New Road Hotel has opened fro business in East London’s uber trendy Whitechapel/City regeneration area, offering 80 bedrooms and large social spaces, including a signature Chophouse restaurant, two private event rooms, a cereal bar, and a rooftop terrace. The laidback style has been designed to offer a…

Wyndham Hotel Group unifies globally under ‘By Wyndham’ moniker

New hallmark will be applied to 7,074 hotels around the world, starting in North America with immediate effect. 12 Wyndham Hotel Group brands, including Super 8, Days Inn and Ramada, are have begun adding the ‘by Wyndham’ suffix to their names and signage as the company unites its signature lodging brands under the Wyndham banner. The full list of brands adding the…

The Balmoral reveals new look for Scone & Crombie suite

Refurbished 220 square meter accommodation can be booked as a two or three bedroom suite. Rocco Forte Hotel’s Edinburgh property, The Balmoral, has revealed a new look for its flagship Scone & Crombie suite. Led by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Building & Design, and sister to Sir Rocco Forte, the company says the Scone & Crombie will…

Snotels hotel concept put up for sale as going concern

All IP, branding, trademarks and customer data available for acquisition. Snotels, an alpine-only hotel brand concept launched back in 2011, has been put up for sale by founder and owner, Michael Metcalfe. The brand was established to ‘provide independent hotels in alpine resorts and ski villages with the digital platforms, targeted branding, unique marketing and brand recognition needed to drive business…

Wilton Carpets weave a new look for Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa

Wilton Carpets has revealed details of its latest project, which required bringing a sense of occasion to the new Orangery of Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa, a 16th Century country house in Northamptonshire. The Grand Hall in the main house already featured a woven axminster bespoke design by Wilton, returning to warmth and grandeur after the hotel found the bare wood…

Hyatt plans for first dual-branded hotels at Charles De Gaulle Airport

The project will mark the first dual-branded hotels in Europe and the introduction of Hyatt’s select service brands in France. Hyatt Hotels has revealed plans for its first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Europe, after an affiliate of extended-stay operator Cycas Hospitality entered into a franchise agreement with another Hyatt affiliate. The hotels are being developed by French…

Crowne Plaza London Albert Embankment – opening confirmed for June 2018

Created by ADS Design and RPW Design, it will be the first luxury hotel to open in the Albert Embankment area. Crown Plaza has confirmed that its Albert Embankment hotel will open in May, smack bang in the middle of London’s latest area of regeneration, which is also home to the new US Embassy and high profile residential developments such as Battersea Power…

OUTDOOR FURNITURE SPOTLIGHT: The Bolero range from Nisbets

As part of Hotel Design’s spotlight this month on outdoor furniture, we highlight the latest Bolero range from Nisbets. “Creating the right atmosphere is essential for hoteliers to ensure that they attract the maximum amount of custom, so it is important that furniture choices are considered carefully as they have a huge impact on the vibe of any hotel,” says Richard Ebbs, Head…

Chelsom collaborates with Joyce Wang Studio and Benjamin West on Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park lighting

Chelsom worked closely with Joyce Wang Studio and procurement specialist Benjamin West to create a custom designed lighting scheme for the refurbishment of guestrooms, corridors and public areas in the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London. The interior scheme was completely original, with Joyce Wang designing the lighting pieces, taking inspiration from the textures, forms and colours found in London’s iconic Hyde Park. The design…

Meliá Cuba to open seven new hotels by 2020

The company will operate 2,145 new rooms in Cuba by the end of 2018. Meliá Cuba has added five new hotels with 409 rooms to its portfolio on the island of Cuba during the first quarter of 2018. The hotels are located in the cities of Cienfuegos (Hotel La Union, Hotel Jagua and Hotel Meliá San Carlos) and Camagüey (Hotel…

Crete’s The Royal Blue prepares to open doors after extensive renovation

The hotel says the works will place it at the top table of Cretan hospitality. The five star Royal Blue in Crete will open its doors again this month after a major facelift to its rooms, suites, reception, lobby, bars and restaurants. Located between Rethymnon and Heraklion on the Greek island’s northern coast, the will also be reopening with a new outdoor gym…

Park Regis Birmingham to undertake £650k conference facility overhaul

City scape views and an open plan design from fitted led by Tang Interiors on the way. Park Regis in Birmingham is to relaunch its conferencing facilities this summer, with a remodelled space boasting 360° views across the city. The new space will be fitted out by Tang Interiors, a group company of Birmingham-based Colmore Tang Construction, which specialises in refurbishment and…

Bryan O’Sullivan Studio reveals The Magnolia Algarve design inspirations

‘The best of Palm Springs in the Algarve with a spin on the iconic 1950s motor-hotel aesthetic’. Interior design firm Bryan O’Sullivan Studio has lifted the lid on its inspirations for The Magnolia Hotel, which recently opened in the Algarve resort of Quinta Do Lago in Portugal. The idea was to play on the heritage of the resort as a holiday destination…

SPA SPOTLIGHT: How Kaldewei helped Hotel am Meer to create a unique experience

As part of Hotel Design’s spotlight this month on spa products and services, we take a look at how the family-run Hotel am Meer is leading the way when it comes to offering wellness and beauty treatments… Located on the Baltic island of Rügen, Hotel am Meer has undergone extensive upgrading within the last 12 months, with innovative technology and…

Upcoming Ocean Resort joins the Hyatt Group

The Ocean Resort Casino will be part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt when it opens in Atlantic City this summer. The news comes following an agreement between AC Ocean Walk and Hyatt Hotels, with the $3 billion, 1,399-room resort will be situated on the Atlantic Boardwalk. At 710 feet and 60 stories tall, it will be the tallest structure…

Duravit introduces new range of tap fittings

Following the success of C.1, Duravit introduces two further universal tap fitting ranges – B.1 and B.2. The ranges are positioned in the entry and mid-level price segment. For Duravit, these tap fittings represent an extension of the fundamental concept of designing the bathroom in a streamlined and consistent “language,” and allow for a complete Duravit bathroom. The tap fitting…

Duravit wins the iF GOLD AWARD 2018

Duravit C.1 tap fittings win the iF GOLD AWARD 2018 – Luv, Vero Air c-bonded and the BioTracer honoured with the iF DESIGN AWARD March 2018 – making it the 41st iF DESIGN AWARD for the company. The iF GOLD AWARD acknowledges the design excellence, execution, consideration of environmental standards, functionality and innovations of the new C.1 tap fittings range. This…

Kaldewei

Kaldewei leads the way with sustainable bathroom solutions created with superior steel enamel. An extensive portfolio of more than 600 shower surfaces, bathtubs and washbasins, a wide co-ordinated colour palette, excellent performance, longevity and of course sustainability enables Kaldewei to provide perfectly coordinated solutions for projects large or small. Image credit: Kaldewei Image credit: Kaldewei Kaldewei is a pioneer in the…

Scotland’s Green Tourism efforts applauded

Sustainable tourism business in Scotland has saved 1 million tonnes of water and ¼ million tonnes of carbon according to an impacts report published by the sustainable accreditation organisation, Green Tourism. The report, entitled ’20 years of making a difference’, addresses the positive impact Green Tourism accredited businesses have had on the environment over a period of twenty years. Green…

Ramsdale Hall Hotel completes £400k ballroom renovation

Project also included a new entrance and an area for private receptions. The Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Country Durham has invested £400,000 to give a new look to its main ballroom – which includes the creation of a new entrance and an area for private receptions. The hotel says the investment will enable it to maintain its…

Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course set for €35m redevelopment

12.18 Investment Management confirms site will operate as SCHLOSS Roxburghe. Düsseldorf-based project developer and hotel operator 12.18. Investment Management GmbH has acquired the Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course alongside plans for its development. Located in Heiton on the outskirts of Kelso in the Scottish Borders, 12.18. says it wants to take the historic property into a new era while maintaining its traditional charm when…

Modernistic Hotel opens in Plaza España

VP Plaza España Design 5* has opened in the iconic Plaza España in the historic centre of Madrid. The stylish 214-room property spreads across 17 floors. Firm commitment to design, evident in architecture, interior design, furniture aesthetics and artwork featured throughout the hotel The property’s unique facade and interior were designed by Spanish architects and designers, including B720 architects’ studio…

Sekers Fabrics launch Tanami collection

Sekers proudly introduces Tanami, a versatile upholstery with a subtly textured small scale geometric design. Available in a range of 22 colours, from rich, stylish neutrals and browns to vibrant blues, reds and oranges, Tanami offers a diverse choice of colour. Incorporating Aquaclean, an advanced nano technology finish that helps protect the fabric against spills and stains without having to…

Former Manchester Arora Hotel rebranded as part of £1.5m development

Located in the city centre, the former Arora Hotel is undergoing a complete refurbishment and relaunch as part of a £1.5 million development. The hotel will be rebranded as the Princess St. Hotel, having been purchased by Aspen Hotels in 2013. The four-star hotel has had its lobby and public areas refurbished along with the introduction of a speciality coffee…

Travel & tourism responsible for 7 million jobs worldwide

New research has revealed that travel & tourism was responsible for the creation of 7 million new jobs worldwide. 2017 was a particularly good year for the travel industry, which grew at 4.6%, outgrowing the global economy for the seventh connective year (3% growth in 2017). Commissioned by WTTC’s annual Economic Impact Research, the study found that Travel & Tourism was…

Part 32: How to Make an Oddly Shaped Bathroom Safe

More Ability – a leading bath and shower room specialist for all types of stylish, accessible, safe and disabled solutions – takes a look at how you can make an oddly shaped bathroom safe. Bathrooms can be a hazardous place for people with balance issues, whether that’s seniors or anyone with a disability. An awkward, or oddly shaped bathroom can…

A Guide to Hotel Design Pt 32: How to Make an Oddly Shaped Bathroom Safe

Skopos Launch New Gemini Dim-out Fabrics

To add to the current offer of FR dim-out fabrics, Skopos are launching a new collection in a sophisticated palette with a choice of a sleek satin effect, or a textured slub silk-look face. This double-sided offer provides a simple, elegant solution for contract windows, offering a high level of light obscurity, for a restful night’s sleep and a relaxing…

GROHE to introduce ATRIO contemporary SPA line during Milan Design Week

Visitors will be invited to GROHE ATRIO’s exclusive product launch at the newly designed GROHE showroom at Via Crocefisso The GROHE DESIGN team will unveil its ATRIO SPA collection during Milan Design Week, with a design installation showcasing the new products to the public. As part of Fuorisalone, visitors will be invited to GROHE ATRIO’s exclusive launch at the newly-designed GROHE…

Spotlight On: Outdoor furniture and Spa

Throughout April Hotel Designs will focus on two timely sectors – outdoor furniture and spas If you want to get your company and products in front of an audience of interior designers, procurement specialists and hoteliers for a month of specially focussed commentary, this is a fantastic opportunity. OUTDOOR FURNITURE SEES A RESURGENCE OF NATURAL MATERIALS AND SOOTHING COLOURS We…

Palé Hall appoints Harry Shepherd as new General Manager

New face in the hot seat at Grade II Listed destination The five-star Palé Hall in North Wales has appointed Harry Shepherd as its new General Manager, following a search process lead by out-going General Manager Pim Wolfs and owners Alan and Angela Harper. Shepherd has spent the last five months working alongside Wolfs and the owners to help ensure a smooth transition. He was…

Hospitality industry comes together at the Hotel Designs Meet Up

Sold out networking event sees hoteliers, designers and suppliers converge on The London Edition in Fitzrovia More than 200 hospitality professionals packed into The London Edition last night for the Hotel Designs Meet Up networking event. Attendees for the evening, sponsored by Scanomat and the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, gathered to hear the thoughts of guest speaker Gilly Craft, owner of…

Lamington Group to open first room2 ‘hometel’ in Southampton

June debut for ‘completely different approach to staying away from home’ Lamington Group has launched room2 – a new brand specialising in what it’s pitching as a ‘completely different approach to staying away from home’. The company is set to open the first fully-fledged hometel in Southampton in June, following a pilot in Hammersmith in 2016, and says it offers a design-centric alternative…

Virtuoso makes European debut with Anantara Vilamoura

Portugal’s Algarve resort becomes luxury hotel brand’s first European venture Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort has become the most recent addition to Virtuoso’s global portfolio of upscale properties. Nestled amongst orange grove trees and undulating wetlands, the resort brings to life Anantara’s ethos of connecting modern travellers with authentic destinations and ensures the brand’s signature Thai hospitality is paired with indigenous style and…

Goettsch Partners and TAL Studio deliver Viceroy Chicago style

Distinctive image inside and out for the old Cedar Hotel Architect Goettsch Partners and hospitality design firm TAL Studio have worked together to deliver a distinctive image inside and out for Viceroy Hotel Group’s new Viceroy Chicago. The development, managed by Chicago-based Convexity Properties, pays homage to the history of Chicago with curated architecture, design, art and style. Historic Architecture Located at…

Take a look at the new collection by Boscavenezia

Founded in Venice in 1968, Boscavenezia is one of the most renowned luxury firms in the interior design world today. Specialized in the production of furniture and space division systems, Boscavenezia makes the most of a great experience in order to combine the most typical craftsmanship traditions of a proper workshop with the perpetual evolution of production techniques. Boscavenezia offers…

Opinion: Contractors need to learn that Interior Designers don’t just play with fabrics…

Nicholas Sunderland, design director of Twos Company Interior Design and NS Interiors, discusses the need to work closely with contractors. If you are an interior designer reading this you have probably fumed at some point when a contractor comments, “Oh you’re here to do the cushions and curtains!” For me it was always the end part of the design and with…

PRISA Group and Peachtree Hotel Group announce grand opening

Officials of the PRISA Group, a family-owned developer, builder and owner of hospitality, resort and entertainment projects in Puerto Rico and Florida, together with its capital partners Peachtree Hotel Group and Argosy Real Estate Partners, today announced the grand opening of the newly constructed, 175-room AC Hotel by Marriott Tampa/Airport – Westshore. PRISA developed the hotel, with Peachtree and Argosy…

Festive Lights reveals its top lighting trends 2018

Interior lights are often the finishing touch that entirely transforms a space, and this has never been truer than it is today. With continuous redesigns and developments in lighting technology, the trends are quick to change and continue to flourish… Indoor and outdoor lighting company, Festive Lights, have advised on lighting trends for 2018 and how they can be incorporated…

Amsterdam Hotel unveils collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum

The Conservatorium reveals its Van Gogh Suites in collaboration with the national museum. Marking a first for the city of Amsterdam, the new artistic project will bring Van Gogh’s iconic works to a series of suites, as well as enable guaranteed access to the exhibition. Exceptional loans from museums and private collections from all over the world will be brought to Amsterdam…

LUX Hotel unveils redesign by Kelly Hoppen

Renowned British interior designer Kelly Hoppen and Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam have unveiled their total redesign of the latest LUX* Hotel and Resort. Having undergone the $32 (£22.81) million refurbishment, the all-new LUX* Grand Gaube on the northern coast of Mauritius has re-opened and welcomed its first guests. With a simple yet refined design style and considered comfort throughout the resort, British…

Taking a look inside The Samling

Built in the 1870s as a private home by Mr Edward Thorneycroft overlooking the north-east shore of Lake Windermere, The Samling enjoys an elevated position from which to soak in a truly wonderful view across the length of the lake and out over woodlands, fields and the properties landscaped gardens. Design The interiors of The Samling have been designed to…

Deutsche Hospitality launches MAXX by Steingenberger

Deutsche Hospitality is presenting a new hotel brand. MAXX by Steigenberger will be joining Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and IntercityHotel in its portfolio in future. The group launched its new Deutsche Hospitality umbrella brand just under 18 months ago with the intention of instigating further hotel brands. This latest addition represents a robust continuation of the…

See the Curio collection at the Boutique Urban Retreat in Iceland

Once the city’s first high-end department store, Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel continues its story as part of Hilton’s unique and upper upscale collection.Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened in the bustling Icelandic capital and the first property in the country for Hilton’s upper upscale collection. The location of the new hotel was once a 1900s department store and the…

Luxury hotel brand offers guests ‘ME-time’ on Catalan coast

Luxury lifestyle hotel brand, ME by Meliá, has launched its first property on the Catalan coast, ME Sitges Terramar, which will open officially during Spring 2018. Located just 20 miles along the coast from Barcelona, it follows the success of ME Mallorca and ME Ibiza in the Balearic Islands and represents a luxurious addition to one of Spain’s most renowned destinations. Owned…

Jo Downs launches new chandelier lighting collection

British designer Jo Downs has unveiled new work at the cutting edge of contemporary glass design, expanding her portfolio for the first time to the creation of spectacular chandelier lighting. Cut, crafted, fired and finished at her Cornwall studio, these uniquely beautiful works represent the next step in the complex field of fused-glass design, and are available as part of…

See Jacques Garcia’s 6-year hotel transformation

L’oscar is an exclusive new 39-bedroom luxury hotel and a previously-abandoned architectural gem, now fantastically-restored and re-imagined in all its Baroque glory. Once left derelict, this 110-year-old treasure has been subject to a no-expense-spared refurbishment by highly-esteemed French architect and designer Jacques Garcia. Hidden in the heart of one of London’s trendiest Borough’s, on Southampton Row, it boasts a spectacular…

Mouth & foot artist Tom Yendell to showcase works at next week’s HD Meet Up

Original artwork will be on display at the leading networking event for hospitality and interiors professionals Tom Yendell, a leading light in the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) partnership, will be showcasing his original artwork at the HD Meet Up networking event next week. The MFPA is part of an international self-help association of artists (Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists –…

Yabu Pushelberg completes Four Seasons NY Downtown project

Dark wood and soft colours feature prominently The international acclaimed architecture and interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg has completed the interiors for the Four Seasons New York Downtown hotel. The hotel – which has just received a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide – is located in a tower known as 30 Park Place, which was completed by US architect Robert A. M. Stern in 2016. The 189-room luxury hotel is situated…

Alpine tradition meets contemporary design at the Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa

Italian architectural studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners creates new luxury penthouse The Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa in the Dolomites boasts a new 160sqm penthouse, thanks to Milan architects, Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. The penthouse is located on the fourth floor and features three suites, a large lounge with glass panel windows overlooking the mountains, fireplace, bar and kitchen area. It boasts bright, open…

Opinion: Why you need to embrace CGI

Nicholas Sunderland, design director of Twos Company Interior Design and NS Interiors, discusses the benefits of 3D art over hand-drawn sketches. In today’s design world there are two types of designer; the draw and the not draw. The hand drawn imagery is aesthetically pleasing, fluid and often open to some interpretation, but is slow to produce and can lack depth…

Hamilton makes the guest ‘king’ at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

Hamilton Litestat has taken the guest experience at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa to new heights with the introduction of its latest smart lighting and Maid-Call controls, giving visitors ultimate control during their stay. The Grade II luxury Buckinghamshire hotel embarked on a long-term refurbishment programme in 2015 and turned to Hamilton to further improve and modernise the guest experience.…

Bespoke Wonder at the Winter Gardens

Woven Axminster carpet by Wilton Carpets, has been installed in one of the South West’s leading venues, the Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare, bringing a sense of the historic with a beautiful and opulent design. The Winter Gardens Pavilion, is one of the seaside resort’s most famed architectural sights; a neo-Georgian building that first opened in 1927. After a £15m renovation…

Versital Marble Bar Tops Commissioned For New Whitbread Concept Cookhouse & Pub

Versital has been commissioned by interior designers JMDA Ltd to provide bespoke bar and kitchen pass tops for the latest project with hospitality giant Whitbread. Cookhouse & Pub located in Oldbury, West Midlands, is the newest concept venue by the company and features Versital’s on-trend ‘Arabesque’ marble finish surfaces. Described by Whitbread as ‘an informal, all day restaurant, with the…

Nobu Hotel confirms March 29th Marbella resort opening

Described as a ‘sophisticated playground exclusively for grown-ups’, the 81 guestroom resort is located between Marbella town and Puerto Banus. Nobu Hotels has confirmed a March 29th grand opening for its Nobu Hotel Marbella, with the resort offering personal concierge service, an exclusive beach area with branded sun loungers, in-room signature Nobu treatments with access to the Six Senses Spa, a fitness centre, tennis club and…

Marriott announces new five-star hotel in Cambodia

388-room hotel will feature all-day dining, rooftop bar, spa, ballroom and more Marriott International is lining up a new luxury hotel in Sihanoukville, in the south west of Cambodia. The Le Meridien will boast 388 rooms, along with an all-day dining/open kitchen concept restaurant, along with a speciality restaurant and a rooftop bar with views of the ocean. Guests will…

HD Meet Up: Less than 2 weeks to go…

We’re just two weeks from the Hotel Designs Spring Meet Up networking event, being held on 21st March at The London Edition, located in Fitzrovia on the edge of Soho between 6pm-9.30pm. Nearby to Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street, this boutique hotel blends thoughtful design and intuitive service featuring custom lighting by Patrick Woodroffe. Already signed up for the next event are designers from…

Hyatt House Jersey City opens with designs by Stonehill Taylor

The brand-new Hyatt House Jersey City creates an exciting destination with spectacular views of Manhattan in Exchange Place’s increasingly popular waterfront downtown area. Stonehill Taylor completed Interior Design for the hotel, housed in a 10-story bank building from the 1920s with a 3-story modern glass addition on top by Atlanta-based PFVS. The interiors feature striking historic features of the old…

Trivago reveals unprecedented behaviour data

Trivago, a leading global hotel metasearch, has published a series of reports detailing incoming and domestic travel behaviour in the UK: “Trivago Industry Insights.” The reports aim to give hoteliers and tourism operators actionable insights into guest preferences to inform their marketing activities. The national report, and the first in the series reveals that 80% of searches to UK destinations…

A Guide to Hotel Design Pt 31: Tips To Make Your Hotel Bathroom Cost Effective

Produced in collaboration with CCL Wetrooms – UK’s leading wetroom supplier offering an unrivalled range of innovative products designed to create stylish contemporary wetrooms. Hotel rooms are a natural extension of the brand, and the bathroom is no exception. They can either make or break your guest’s stay. It is critical therefore to have bathrooms are stylish and breath-taking to your guests.…

Are your Hotel bathrooms cost effective?

Hotel rooms are a natural extension of the brand, and the bathroom is no exception. They can either make or break your guest’s stay. It is critical therefore to have bathrooms are stylish and breath-taking to your guests. The clean elegance of a wetroom is ideal for a stylish, modern hotel brand. Today a bathroom is so much more than…

Brassware Redefined: New collections by Crosswater

The prevailing choice for high-end bathroom installation, the Crosswater MPRO range aims to provide a superior standard in brassware engineering. Combining state-of-the-art function and precision design, the result is a complete collection of bathroom mixers, valves, and showerheads that meets the exacting standards of today’s contemporary bathroom. Tailored to individual aesthetics, two stunning new finishes of Brushed Brass and Matt…

Experimental Marriott chain takes on the world

Marriott International’s experimental, ‘playful’ brand for younger travellers, Moxy, is set to expand its reach across 40 new cities by the end of 2020. Launching a new arm of the hotel in Stratford earlier this year, Marriott have currently opened three Moxy Hotels across the UK, as it continues to enter international markets throughout Europe, setting its sights on key…

Introducing Union from Crosswater

Union, setting a new standard for progressive brassware engineering, the latest innovative collection from Crosswater is a leap forward in design for the modern bathroom. Challenging the traditional concept of bathroom fittings, UNION has been engineered to provide unparalleled functionality and designed to make a statement. Presenting Italian artisan brassworking at its finest, each piece is cast, precision machined, polished…

LIVE FROM HOTELYMPIA 2018: What to spot on the showfloor

The country’s biggest and boldest event for Hoteliers is back this week, from Monday March 5 to Thursday March 8 at the massive ExCeL London, and there’s plenty to see and find across the showfloor. A goliath event made up of four hotel shows; The Professional Kitchen Show; Hospitality Tech Show; The Foodservice Show and The Interiors & Tableware Show…

The Henrietta Hotel review, Covent Garden: Ideally located boutique stay with louder than life interiors

Londoners, and visitors to London, will know Henrietta Street, even if they don’t know it by name. The unassuming road is one of four framing Covent Garden Piazza, and has celebrated restaurants Flat Iron, and new opening Frenchie, on it. It also houses the relatively new Henrietta Hotel. You’d blink and miss it. Behind a stately jet black door, the…

Dyson, Bang & Olufsen, Dorchester, Nobu and Russell Sage Studio among raft of Hotel Designs Meet Up attendees

A raft of industry giants have revealed they are attending our Hotel Designs Meet Up, a celebration event for the hotel industry who will talk about their successes overshare food and drinks and celebrate their successes. Dyson, Bang & Olufsen, Nobu, Dorchester Collections, Russell Sage Studio, AccorHotels and Firmdale Hotels will all be in attendance at our event, held at…

Hotel Summit welcome Project Blinds as a Gold partner

The Hotel Summit brings the hotel industry together and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018. The summit is pleased to announce its Gold partnership with Project Blinds. The Hotel Summit is the hotel industry’s premier networking event, where industry suppliers and buyers meet. This year the event will be held at the Radisson Blu, London Stansted on June 4th – 5th. Click here…

Hotel Summit welcomes new partner Heritage Bathrooms

The Hotel Summit brings the hotel industry together and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018. The summit is pleased to announce its partnership with Heritage Bathrooms. The Hotel Summit is the hotel industry’s premier networking event, where industry suppliers and buyers meet. This year the event will be held at the Radisson Blu, London Stansted on June 4th – 5th. Click here…

The best new lighting trends: lighting features and current inspiration

Hotel Designs are celebrating the best of lighting design, from impressive hotel lighting to bespoke lighting for the home. Check below for the lighting styles currently on our minds, for the freshest lighting design inspiration. The Glamourous Lobby: Kempinski Hotel Bahia Lighting shapes the lobby at the Bahia, from the floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, to the statement Art Deco…

Interior design for bathrooms: the current trends and most spectacular looks to inspire interior envy

Hotel Designs are celebrating spectacular bathrooms, from stunning hotel bathroom designs to bespoke home solutions. In need of some design inspiration? Here are some of the bathrooms we can’t get out of our minds and, quite frankly, need in our home… The One With A View: MKV Design‘s bathrooms at the Bürgenstock Hotel The hotel’s new double-sized tubs have window views…

An in-depth look at Roca’s new Armani and Modo bathroom ranges

“Always attentive to the changes in society relating to water,” Roca make bathroom solutions that are both sustainable and stylish. The Spanish company founded in 1917 have just released two new ranges, Roca and a Georgio Armani collaboration, Armani Roca. Roca have taken home awards for sustainability and innovation, and have grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of…

Bill Bensley, designer of sustainable resorts: “Luxury is dead”

The first thing visitors see on Bill Bensley’s website is the word disruption in block caps. The word is scrawled over a photograph of two people in a taxidermy shop. One is surreptitiously singing into a vintage microphone, while the other looks on, anguished, and a dog looks away. Welcome to the mad design world of Bill Bensley, designer of…

Hotel Designs Meet Up March 2018 welcomes award-winning interior designer Gilly Craft as headline speaker

Hotel Designs Meet Up March 2018 is delighted to welcome its keynote speaker, Gilly Craft, who as well as being President elect of the British Institute of Interior Design, runs her own award-winning multi-disciplinary design and architecture firm, Koubou Interiors. Gilly will bring her kaleidoscopic knowledge of interior design and architecture to the Meet Up, where industry buyers and suppliers…

Jumeirah’s first Bahrain hotel opens with bookable ‘royal residences’

Leading international hotel group Jumeirah have opened their first hotel in Bahrain. The Jumeriah Royal Saray aims to give guests a royal experience. Guests can book actual “royal residences” within the hotel, which are a luxurious alternative to the hotel’s “Summerhouses” suites, and are decked out in the colours and patterns preferred by the Bahrain royal family. The Royal Saray hotel’s…

Sleep in this sustainable shipping container on an Australian island

An island off the Australian coastline near the city of Perth houses the country’s loudest new design statement: Contained Perth. Contained on Cockatoo Island is a hotel, urban winery, restaurant and living space, celebrating sustainability. It’s built entirely from re-purposed shipping containers, which have been made luxury with statement bespoke furnishings. The limited space inside the containers has been interpreted…

A look at the vivacious redesign at The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square hotel

Boutique hotel group Principal have opened their latest hotel, and their first in Edinburgh. Comprising seven Georgian townhouses the hotel backs onto one of Edinburgh’s chicest private squares. Find the property in New Town; Edinburgh’s equivalent to New York’s Upper East Side. The area is a calmer, sophisticated antidote to the bustling Old Town. Though, George Street has its vivid…

World’s first energy positive hotel to open in the Arctic Circle

The world’s first energy positive hotel is set to open in 2021 will generate enough energy over the course of six decades to pay for its entire construction, its day-to-day running and its own demolition. The Svart Hotel also just so happens to be architecturally miraculous. At the base of a tremendous ice glacier, the sustainable project will by sympathetic…

Opinion: Hotels will never go out of fashion and Airbnb are in on the secret

For years, Airbnb heralded the ultimate in boutique experiences. Giving guests access to other people’s homes, the company’s humble and genuinely pioneering service had wings. It spread so quickly that “Airbnb” became a verb. Much like Hoover, people say, “Let’s Airbnb it”. However, a raft of changes recently announced – the first major changes to the brand in years –…