Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Photographing a hotel for design press Following on from the popular feature that explained how to style a hotel’s narrative for design press, Hotel Designs asks photographer Brenden Cox of The Towner what to consider when framing and capturing a hotel’s interior design scheme… One of the first questions I always ask a client when I’m photographing is:…
read moreMINIVIEW: Equinox Hotel, New York – the world’s ‘fittest’ hotel The luxury fitness and wellbeing brand Equinox opened its debut hotel to sit proudly in the epicentre of New York City’s Hudson Yards, an iconic architectural marvel that reflects a new style of neighbourhood. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Until recently, the Equinox brand was limited to the cluster of exceptional…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: TOTO’s latest award-winning ‘shower toilet’ designs Hotel Designs explores the latest designs of the WASHLET, TOTO’s signature product that has been on a wellness journey of evolution ever since it debuted in the early ’80s… The WASHLET is TOTO’s signature product. First launched in 1980, this innovation has revolutionised bathrooms across Japan for nearly four decades. Now, it…
read moreChecking in: Hôtel Chais Monnet, Cognac Four years after Hotel Designs got the on-the-boards industry sneak peek of Hôtel Chais Monnet, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to the luxury hotel in the heart of Cognac… Positioned in close proximity of Cognac’s Charente River, Hôtel Chais Monnet took chief architect Didier Poignant of Paris-based Ertim Architects four years to plan, and…
read moreDesigning the boutique hotel in uncertain times As the current pandemic forces the industry to address change in how we work and how the world communicates, Harris Jackson Design offers some advice on how boutique hotels can re-open strong… We are currently experiencing very different times and are all aware of how the hospitality industry is dealing with the fallout…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Why hotel first impressions count In response to Hotel Designs putting ‘Public Areas’ under the editorial spotlight this month, interior design studio Design By Deborah explains why first impressions count in international hotel design… In general life as well as design, rightly or wrongly, first impressions count. And while judgement from potential guests is cast earlier and earlier…
read moreIt’s never been easier to check a hotel’s energy consumption To find out what hotels could be doing to become more energy efficient, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Utility Team’s CEO, Delvin Lane… Design and service have equal roles to play in the hospitality arena, with neither being able to shine in the spotlight without the other. Therefore, it…
read moreAloft Hotels arrives in Bali with new ‘future-proof design’ Aloft Hotels’ First property on the Island of Bali introduces the brand’s new ‘future-proof design formula’… Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travellers, has announced the opening of Aloft Bali Seminyak. Located in the heart of vibrant Seminyak, within walking distance to the beachm, the urban-inspired…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Multi-sensory design in hotel bathrooms Awareness of mental and physical wellbeing has never been greater, yet many of us still struggle to find the time, freedom and sanctuary we need to recover from the stresses of everyday life – until, that is, we check into a hotel. Sophie Weston, channel marketing manager at Geberit, explores the role that…
read moreSPECIAL FEATURE: Crisis mitigation – gaining back control of your hotel COVID-19 has attacked, and crisis is looking through the door. What are the smart ways to manage your hotel during this crisis? How did we recover when something similar hit the industry in past? The experts at STAAH and the team at Guestjoy explore further… The occupancy rates in…
read moreDestination Hotels arrives in Charlottesville, Virginia Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, the latest boutique hotel to open in the Destination Hotels’ portfolio, pays tribute to local culture, history and arts with unexpected twists… Quirk Hotel Charlottesville in Virginia is said to be the first boutique hotel in the area that has opened with a focus on curated art inspired by the city’s…
read moreHard Rock Hotels makes its long-awaited debut in Ireland Hard Rock International debuts in Ireland with Hard Rock Hotel Dublin, which aims to brings the brand’s musical energy to the famed Temple Bar district… With a presence spanning more than 76 countries, Hard Rock International continues its expansion into Europe with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Dublin. The…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: Inside the ‘first true design hotel’ in Warsaw The 117-key Nobu Hotel Warsaw is located in lively, culinary neighbourhood of central Warsaw and is slated to open this June… Nobu Hospitality, the lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced that its first hotel in Poland will open in June of this…
read moreZannier Hotels opens property atop boulders in the Namib desert – built on stilts Comprising of ten luxury tents, Zannier Hotels Sonop has been cleverly constructed atop a group of boulders, affording spectacular, unmatched 360-degree views of the Southern Namib desert… Arnaud Zannier’s inspiration for the hotel’s design was conceived during his very first trip to the site and first…
read moreSindhorn Midtown hotel opens in Bangkok The opening in Bangkok marks the new hospitality brand’s debut in Thailand… Sindhorn Midtown, the flagship property of a stylish new Thai-inspired hospitality brand, opens in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighbourhood. Inspired by local artistry and designed for a sophisticated lifestyle, Sindhorn Midtown introduces a contemporary Thai hospitality experience for today’s business and…
read moreCASE STUDY: Furnishing Amba Hotel Grosvenor The designers of Amba Hotel Grosvenor specified Curtis’ furniture pieces to create a timeless and luxurious interior feel… Both quality of furniture and flexibility of service were crucial for the 344 bedroom refurbishment in the prestigious London hotel. Having worked with the company for 20 years, Amba Hotel Grosvenor knew Curtis furniture was uniquely…
read moreMINIVIEW: Inside Kimpton Hotel’s first Spanish boutique gem The arrival of Kimpton Vividora Hotel marks the brand’s Spanish debut. The 156-key design-led hotel was poised to be the most exciting hotel opening in Barcelona in 2020. But has it delivered on that promise? Hotel Designs checks in to find out… IHG’s brand Kimpton has made an early statement in 2020…
read more5 minutes with: Radisson’s Hotel Group’s new Area SVP (UK, Ireland & Western Europe) Radisson Hotel Group’s new Area Senior Vice President for UK, Ireland & Western Europe (UKIWE), Tom Flanagan Karttunen, speaks to Hotel Designs about project pipelines and where, geographically, is the next hotel hotspot… Tom Flanagan Karttunen joined Radisson Hotel Group more than 20 years ago and…
read moreCASE STUDY: Designing meaningful carpets for The Lowry Hotel, Manchester Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier Brintons was called upon to produce timeless carpets for the F&B areas and the junior suites inside The Lowry Manchester… Dominating the skyline of Salford Queys, The Lowry completed an ambitious seven-figure refurbishment recently, which was led by The Brit List award-winning design firm Goddard Littlefair.…
read moreHotel Designs to put ‘accessibility’ under the spotlight at Hotel Summit 2020 Editor Hamish Kilburn will deliver a live interview at Hotel Summit with the owner and design team of Hotel Brooklyn, the new contemporary hotel in Manchester that has been designed to be seamlessly accessible… Hotel Summit, which this year takes place on April 27 – 28 at Five…
read moreSpeakers announced for Hotel Designs’ F&B summits and forums The Food & Drink Innovation Summit and the Catering Equipment & Services Forum both take place at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire on March 30 – 31, 2020… Next month, the industry’s leading suppliers and hospitality professionals will gather at Whittlebury Park for Forum Events’ Food & Drink Innovation Summit and the Catering…
read moreDiscussing biophilic design in hotel surfaces Ahead of their panel discussion at the Surface Design Show next week, editor Hamish Kilburn and Parkside Architectural Tiles’ architectural consultancy manager Fraser Lockley discuss sustainable surfaces in hotel design… Design is all around us, and we interact with it from the moment we get up in the morning, through our working day and…
read moreConcept to Completion: Designing Hotel Indigo Clerkenwell (Part 1) In the first article of a new series, editor Hamish Kilburn exclusively speaks to the designers at 3Stories to understand how the studio will sensitively convert an iconic neighbourhood pub into Hotel Indigo Clerkenwell… It’s been almost a year since IHG announced plans to open a 151-key Hotel Indigo in the…
read moreHyatt expected to open up to 200 hotels in the Americas region by 2022 Hyatt’s Americas full service and select service brand portfolios expected to grow by 33 percent by 2022… Hyatt Hotels plans to grow its Americas brand portfolio with the expected opening of more than 50 full service and select service hotels in 2020 and the addition of…
read moreIn Conversation With: Hotelier of the Year 2019, Thomas Kochs The Managing Director of Corinthia London, Thomas Kochs, has confidently evolved – and arguably led – the luxury hospitality scene in London for decades. Editor Hamish Kilburn joins the man of the moment who was recently crowned Hotelier of the Year at The Brit List Awards 2019… London’s luxury market…
read moreManchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels The opening marks the first two Hyatt-branded hotels in Manchester, and the debut of the Hyatt House brand in the United Kingdom… After Hotel Designs announced it will return to the city for Meet Up North, Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of the 212-room Hyatt Regency Manchester and the 116-key Hyatt House Manchester in…
read moreTomorrow’s hotel technology unveiled at CES 2020 With CES 2020 currently taking place in Las Vegas, Hotel Designs launches technology as its January Spotlight On by futuregazing at tomorrow’s products that are expected to further evolve the international hospitality scene (edited by Hamish Kilburn)… Question: how far are you willing to stretch your imagination in search of finding the latest technology…
read moreMost anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q1 & Q2) Kickstarting 2020, Hotel Designs takes a glance at some of the most significant hotel projects that are expected to complete in the next 12 months (edited by Hamish Kilburn)… If 2019 was anything to go by, then the next 12 months on the international hotel design and hospitality scene is going…
read moreThe Brit List Hoteliers of 2019 (Part two) This December, Hotel Designs has profiled the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We conclude by referencing part two of The Brit List Hoteliers of 2019 (in alphabetical order)… The Brit List 2019 is Hotel Designs’ annual nationwide search to identify the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers…
read moreYear In Review: Hotel Designs’ top products of 2019 (Part 2) Hotel Designs continues looking back to reflect on some of the major statement products of 2019 with part two of its Year in Review of the best products to have launched in the last 11 months (edited by Hamish Kilburn)… Recently, I was lucky enough to sit in the company…
read moreAccor opens two newly built hotels in Leicester The Novotel hotel and Adagio aparthotel, both under the Accor umbrella, will open in January 2020… Hotel group Accor has announced that two newly built hotels in Leicester, Novotel Leicester and Adagio Leicester Aparthotel, will open on January 15, 2020. The new properties are owned by Charles Street Buildings Group and operated by…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 38: HOW INDEPENDENT HOTELS CAN COMPETE WITH LARGE BRANDS The hotel sector may be dominated by global brands, but stylish independents are ‘bouncing back’. Giles Fuchs, owner of the UK’s celebrated Burgh Island Hotel, knows first-hand how boutique hotels can compete with big brands – and win… Guide to Hotel Design Hotel owner…
read moreW Hotels Arrives In Abu Dhabi Rev up your engines, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is the only hotel in the world to be located on a Grand Prix racetrack… Buckle up… W Hotels Worldwide has announced the highly anticipated debut of the W brand in the UAE capital with the opening of W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Located in…
read moreKimpton Hotels to make its Spanish debut in early 2020 Kimpton Vividora in Barcelona will shelter bold Barcelona-inspired design and the brand’s signature heartfelt hospitality, along with creative Mediterranean dining and a rooftop pool… Located in Barcelona’s famous Gothic Quarter, with 156 beautifully appointed guest rooms and three distinct restaurants and bars, Kimpton Vividora Hotel is poised to be the most…
read moreNew hotel opens to put Germany’s answer to the Hamptons firmly on the map Holistic architect and designer Yasmine Mahmoudieh has injected new life into a building in Usedom, Germany, by completing the restored Strandhotel Atlantic & Villa Meeresstrand. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Germany is not known for its islands, nor is it famous for its sugar-white sandy beaches. However, on the…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Meaningfully differentiating luxury in hotel design To continue Hotel Designs’ series of articles to put sustainability under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn chairs an exclusive editorial roundtable, in collaboration with Minotti London, to understand how today’s leading designers are sensitively working to create a more meaningful luxury hotel design landscape. Joining us on the Minotti sofa to discuss…
read moreManchester’s Hotel Brooklyn to open in February 2020 The doors to Manchester’s highly anticipated Hotel Brooklyn will open in February 2020… Designed by Squid Inc – the team behind renowned Hotel Gotham – the long-awaited Hotel Brooklyn is scheduled to open in February 2020. The 189-key hotel is inspired by the New York Borough and chosen for its resonating similarities to…
read moreSwissotel aquires Hotel Allegro in Bern, to reopen property in Autumn 2020 As part of this exciting next chapter for the property, Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG will invest approximately 16 million Swiss Francs on remodeling the property’s 171 guestrooms and public areas. More than 20 years after opening, the Kursaal Bern enters a new chapter in its history. Kongress…
read moreLogistical challenges you don’t hear about when installing art in hotels globally Kickstarting our time putting Art under the editorial spotlight, Giles Bristow, fine art and logistics specialist at Momentous, lifts the lid on some of the issues you don’t hear about when installing art in hotels… Just like every art collection, art installed in hotels is unique. Art…
read morePermission submitted to integrate 400,000 plants within façade of new London hotel Set to radically change the city’s landscape and add to its eco hotel offering, hotel developer Dominvs Group and architecture firm Sheppard Robson have submitted permission for a living wall to be the façade of a new London hotel, with the aim to absorb more than eight tonnes of…
read moreConran and Partners designs spin on flexible working spaces Design firm Conran and Partners has completed new flexible working spaces within the lobby that are sheltered inside Crowne Plaza Paris – République… Conran and Partners has completed a significant redesign of the lobby spaces at Crowne Plaza Paris – République. The launch marks the first step in a wider roll-out…
read moreParkside delivers custom programme for health and wellbeing project London’s iconic premium health and fitness club, Harbour Club Chelsea, has undergone an extensive refurbishment including a custom floor and wall tile specification from Parkside. Parkside , which last month opened a new design studio in the Cotswolds, has used its versatility to deliver a mixture of looks across more than 2,000m2 of…
read moreNew research suggests that hotels are not doing enough to be eco-friendly New research published by the Independent Hotel Show London has revealed that 76 per cent of holidaymakers feel as if hotels could do more to be greener and become more eco-friendly. Editor Hamish Kilburn took to stage to present the findings and writes… I am sick to death…
read moreThe Annual Hotel Conference kicks off in spectacular fashion As proud media partners, Hotel Designs was on location in Manchester to witness the engaging opening sessions of The Annual Hotel Conference 2019… Hosted by Questex Hospitality Group,the 16thAnnual Hotel Conference (AHC) opened yesterday at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate with 28 per cent more speakers than last year, following popular demand. In addition, the…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Adding personality in hotel public areas In partnership with Arte Wallcoverings, editor Hamish Kilburn invited some of the leading hotel designers and architects to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for a live debate on how to add sustainable personality in the ever-evolving arena of public areas. In addition to being involved in the engaging conversation, the designers, directors and…
read moreThe Standard Hotels brand arrives in the Maldives The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives opens as the brand’s second hotel outside America and its debut hotel in Asia… Following the brand’s first venture outside The States to open in London, The Standard brand has spilled into Asia with the arrival of The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives. With 115 stunning private pool villas, The Standard, Huruvalhi…
read moreLeading designers, architects and hoteliers to attend The Brit List Awards 2019 Here are some of the leading names that have confirmed to attend Hotel Designs annual award ceremony, The Brit List Awards 2019… It’s been just seven days since Hotel Designs officially unveiled the shortlisted finalists for The Brit List 2019, and already design directors, principals and hoteliers from the…
read moreMoxy Hotels opens third property in New York City Moxy NYC East Village shelters stylish and affordable design-driven guestrooms, co-working spaces, and four new dynamic F&B areas… Marriott International’s quirky lifestyle brand, Moxy, which currently has 44 hotels in America, Europe and Asia, makes it a hatrick in New York City, with the unveiling of its third property in the…
read moreHotel Summit shortlisted for the EN Indy Awards Hotel Summit, the original and leading meet-the-buyer networking event for hotel operators and key-industry suppliers, has been announced as a shortlisted finalists for the EN Indy Awards 2019 under the category of Best Brand Expansion… As the result of more than 20 years’ serving the industry with its highly targeted and successful meet-the-buyer concept, Forum Events’…
read moreOrchard Hotel Singapore opens 360-degree experience in 1950s shell Following a multimillion-dollar nine-month refurbishment across the hotel, Orchard Hotel Singapore has unveiled an enhanced 360-degree guest experience with reimagined dining, events and accommodation offerings… Orchard Hotel Singapore has reopened with upgraded areas include the hotel’s 260 grand deluxe rooms, a grand ballroom, conference centre, lobby and F&B areas. The history…
read moreCurio Collection by Hilton debuts in South East Asia with hotel in the Maldives The new 198-key property will form part of the first integrated resort in the Maldives… Hilton has announced the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a free-spirited tropical escape that offers sun, sea, style and sustainability, creating a playful getaway for groups of…
read moreSuper 8 by Wyndham Continues announces six new hotels in Germany Wyndham’s stylish economy brand has announced to further expand its German footprint by 2021… In the wake of latest statistics showing that Germany is leading the hotel development race in Europe, with 382 projects in the pipeline, Wyndham Hotels has announced that it, too, will to expand its footprint in…
read moreHard Rock Hotels arrives in the Maldives The iconic music and lifestyle brand hits the high note with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, which marks the brand’s 30th property… Following the opening of its first London hotel, Hard Rock International has announced its arrival in the Maldives, which marks the brand’s 30th property worldwide. Opening as part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the 178-key…
read moreW Hotels debuts first luxury hotel in Aspen in 25 years The 88-key luxury W Aspen, designed by interior design firm NEMAWORKSHOP and architects Rowland + Broughton, is the town’s only year-round mountainside rooftop venue… Following the opening of W Hotels first hotel in Oman, Marriott International Inc. has announced the much-anticipated opening of W Aspen & The Sky Residences at…
read moreHotel bathroom trends that guarantee to make a statement Ahead of London Design Festival 2019, bathroom manufacturer Crosswater identifies some of the major emerging design trends in international hotel bathrooms… Hospitality is one of the biggest industries in the world as well as being one of the most important branches of commercial design. Acting as a fundamental factor, hotel décor can…
read more1 Hotels to debut in Canada 1 Hotel Toronto, which is being designed using reclaimed materials, will be unveiled next year as a design-led, sustainable urban retreat… Barry Sternlicht, 1 Hotels Founder and CEO & Chairman of Starwood Capital Group, who earlier this year announced a new lifestyle hotel brand, has confirmed plans for 1 Hotel Toronto. The hotel, which is…
read moreInterContinental Hotels debuts first luxury hotel in renowned hot spring destination InterContinental Hotels & Resorts continues to pioneer new luxury destinations with the opening of ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, which is injected with local design and architecture references throughout… Located in the Oita Prefecture in Southwestern Japan, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa has opened as the region’s first international luxury resort.…
read moreW Hotels Debuts in Oman The “lavish playground” of W Muscat is set to shake up the coastal haven with bold design, eclectic programming and Oman’s First Siddharta Lounge By Buddha-Bar… W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., has announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle…
read moreCASE STUDY: Furnishing Hard Rock Hotel London Curtis Furniture explains its role on the first ever Hard Rock Hotel in the UK to bring the brand back to its British London roots… When Curtis Furniture was tasked to work on the UK’s first ever Hard Rock Hotel, we had to understand the heightened importance of accuracy in order to bring…
read moreIn Conversation With: Versa’s Paul Gibson on sustainable wallcoverings in EMEA hotels As part of its expansion plans for 2019 and beyond, Versa Wallcovering has recently turned up the volume in amplifying its products in Europe. Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with the company’s new Business Development Manager (EMEA), Paul Gibson, to understand more about his vision and…
read moreLennox Hotels arrives on Miami Beach Sheltered within an original 1930s Art Deco shell sits the newly opened 119-key Lennox Hotel Miami Beach. Hotel Designs takes a closer look at the new hotel on the block, imagined by acclaimed Argentinian interior designer Juan Ciavarella… A striking new modern hotel, combining contemporary design with original Art Deco design, has opened its doors in…
read moreFeature: Designing the ‘live like a local’ experience Hotel Designs spends time understanding a new hotel concept from SB Architects that is said to “switch on the senses, capture imagination and transport guests on a journey though a mobile-canvas of captivating landscapes”… Luxury travelers are increasingly seeking unique, authentic and immersive experiences. They are becoming more curious and bold in…
read moreNYC-based design firm uses technology to re-imagine the hotel bar A sculptural “Cubic Sky” inside La Concha, one of San Juan’s most iconic technology hotels, takes spatial design, sound, and lighting to the next level… Design firm Cactus transforms club Fifty Eight inside La Concha Renaissance Resort from an underused space into a must-see design destination using the latest innovations in digital technology and architecture.…
read moreTrends forecast ahead of Independent Hotel Show London 2019 Ahead of the Independent Hotel Show London 2019, which takes place on October 15 – 16 at Olympia London, design partners and exhibitors identify four key areas predicted to be hot in hotel design… Now that registration is officially open for the Independent Hotel Show London 2019 – and following the…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Styling a hotel for design press With first impressions now being made before guests have even considered checking in, making a hotel’s style, personality and character pop in photographs is fundamental in any successful launch campaign. Florence Rolfe, former senior stylist at House & Garden – and judge for The Brit List 2019 – explains some of the…
read moreMadrid welcomes new tech-driven, Rockwell-designed Aloft Hotels property Aloft Madrid Gran Via embraces the brand’s new future-proofed design formula, complete with a rooftop pool featuring 360-degree views of Madrid’s skyline… Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain with the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía. Located in the vibrant heart…
read moreRuby Hotels opens second hotel in Dusseldorf Last night, Hotel Designs was invited to Dusseldorf for the official opening party of Ruby Leni, the disruptive brand’s seventh property. Ahead of the theatrical opening scene, editor Hamish Kilburn lifts the curtain to get a closer look backstage… Following the hotel group unveiling its aggressive expansion plans last year, Ruby Hotels has…
read moreHotel Summit 2019 bridges the gap between hotel buyers and suppliers Forum Events’ premium meet-the-buyers event, Hotel Summit, put on yet another spectacular event with guest speakers including representatives from The Lanesborough, Great Hotels Of The World and Areen Design, among many others… Settling in a new home, located in the quintessentially British surroundings in the Oxfordshire countryside, Heythrop Park…
read moreChecking In: Zafiro Palace Hotel Palmanova Past the old town of Palma’s cobbled streets sits a newly designed timeless hotel, Zafiro Palace Hotel Palmanova, which was designed by Marga Rotgeron. Chantal Borciani checks in to review… With almost guaranteed blue skies and sunshine for an average of more than 300 days per year year, it comes with little surprise that Zafiro…
read moreKempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center unveils $30 million renovation The Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is the first “European hotel” in Beijing… Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Beijing’s first European hospitality pioneer, unveils its newly transformed 480 rooms and suites, including a Western and Oriental Presidential Suite, a large Executive Lounge, and a reimagined all-day dining outlet, after the most substantial…
read moreStock Exchange Hotel in Manchester unveils sneak peek of design Stock Exchange Hotel, one of the most eagerly anticipated hotels in Manchester, will open on November 15, 2019 as a member of Relais & Châteaux… The former Stock Exchange building, located in the heart of Manchester, is a striking example of Edwardian architecture from the 20th Century and is currently…
read moredesignjunction: Hotel Designs readers entitled to 50% discount Using the code DJ700, readers of Hotel Designs are entitled a 50 per cent discount on tickets to designjunction, which takes place from September 19-22 in London… As a proud media partner for the exhibition that takes place during London Design Festival, Hotel Designs is offering its readers a 50 per cent discount…
read moreManchester comes alive for Meet Up North 2019 Last night, industry leaders gathered at Manchester’s Hotel Gotham for Hotel Designs’ premium northern networking evening, Meet Up North 2019… More than 120 designers, hoteliers, developers, architects and key-industry suppliers gathered last night at Hotel Gotham in Manchester’s exclusive private member’s bar, Club Brass, for Meet Up North, Hotel Designs’ premium…
read moreIn Conversation With: Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels With a Dubai debut around the corner, Corinthia Hotels is strategically expanding its luxury arm one region – and one hotel opening – at a time. Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the CEO of Corinthia Hotels, Simon Naudi, to understand the trials and triumphs of evolving one of the world’s…
read moreFEATURE: Software and technology that is enhancing the overall hotel experience To celebrate Hotel Designs putting the spotlight on technology, software and controls this month, the editorial team have compiled together all the latest and greatest technology pieces, both hidden and visible, that have launched to significantly help to evolve the overall hotel experience for the better. Edited by…
read moreWilton Carpets delivers a speedy service Ready to Go is the name for the initiative from British carpet designer and manufacturer, Wilton Carpets. Anyone involved in the specification of carpets can enjoy beautifully woven, tufted wool-rich carpets within just 14-days. The service isn’t limited to a minimum order quantity and offers a great way to unlock the creativity of the…
read moreDESIGN CONCEPT: Hotel of 2119 imagined by Hilton To celebrate the hotel group’s 100th anniversary, Hilton has just unveiled what it believes will be the hotel in 100 years from now… Intergalactic getaways, fast-food nutrient pills, two to three hour working days and adaptable, personalised rooms that can transport guests everywhere from jungles to mountain ranges; in celebration of its…
read moreHotel Designs becomes media partner for designjunction Hotel Designs has become a media partner for designjunction, which this year takes place in and around London’s King’s Cross between September 19 – 22… Hotel Designs has announced that it will continue its long-standing media partnership this year for designjunction. The four-day exhibition will present more than 200 international design brands across…
read moreUnbound Collection by Hyatt unveils fourth hotel in Europe Parisi Udvar Hotel Budapest has officially joined the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, marking the brand’s fourth property in Europe… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, following major restoration and full-scale renovation. The hotel is managed by Mellow Mood Hotels. It…
read moreIn Conversation With: Senior designer Kate Jarrett on Hard Rock Hotel London Since becoming a Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30, Kate Jarrett, senior designer at Scott Brownrigg has completed the Hard Rock Hotel London. Sitting down with editor Hamish Kilburn, Jarrett talks job satisfaction, preferred materials and the challenges that come with being a young designer in 2019… The early…
read moreStarwood unveils new disobediently designed hotel brand Starwood Capital Group’s latest iconic brand, Treehouse Hotels, will debut in Q4 of 2019 with a 95-key luxury hotel in London… Hotel visionary Barry Sternlicht, original founder of W Hotels, and Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has once again worked his magic to reinvent the hotel experience by launching Treehouse Hotels.…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show Amsterdam to return in 2020 The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, which debuted last month for the first time outside London, has announced that it will return to the Amsterdam next year on March 17 – 18… The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, of which Hotel Designs was an official media partner for, has announced that it will return…
read moreThe rise of tile trends in international hotel design Celebrating art outside the frame, CTD Architectural Tiles identifies tile trends that are emerging for 2019 and beyond… From texture and pattern to size and the increasing need for sustainable solutions, the hotel industry has become an exciting creative arena for tile and surface trend developments. The desire for creating spaces…
read moreMINIVIEW: Hard Rock Hotel London In spectacular fashion, as expected, Hard Rock Hotel London has opened its doors, adding 900 stylish rooms to the Capital’s hotel scene. Hotel Designs took a peak inside… Positioned on the corner of Oxford Street at Marble Arch, Hard Rock Hotel London has arrived, catering to the needs of both business and leisure travelers from…
read moreAloft Hotels arrives in Ireland Aloft Dublin City in Ireland has opened and is expected to shake up the hotel scene in one of Dublin’s most historic and vibrant quarters… Marriott International has announced the opening of the design-led Aloft Dublin City, the first Aloft hotel to open in Ireland. The hotel is located in the Blackpitts area of Dublin’s…
read moreHotel Designs becomes media partner for Outstanding Property Award London Hotel Designs become an official media partner for the Outstanding Property Award London as editor Hamish Kilburn is confirmed on the jury… The Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL), which honours innovation and talent in the most exceptional projects globally within property development, interior design and architecture, has confirmed Hotel Designs as an…
read moreSocial hotel brand to arrive in Malaysia Ormond Group’s new social hotel brand, MoMo’s, will debut in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in October of this year… MoMo’s, Ormond Group’s new playful hospitality concept, will launch its first property in central Kuala Lumpur within the eclectic Chow Kit neighborhood this October. Home to 99 guest rooms, MoMo’s KL will be a…
read moreMKV Design completes chic hotel design in Mykonos Design firm MKV Design has completed the interior design of Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa, a new 44-key boutique hotel that overlooks the Aegean Sea… Described as the “perfect setting for rare moments of romance, luxury and personalised service,” Mykonos’ west coast has welcomed the arrival of a new boutique hotel,Mykonos Riviera…
read moreNew destination bar opens at revamped Hilton Hotel Münich City While Hotel Designs continues its Spotlight On Bars & Restaurants, Hilton Hotel Münich City opens Juliet Rose, a new destination bar… Interior design firm Goddard Littlefair has completed a striking new destination bar called Juliet Rose at the Hilton Hotel Münich City. The city’s new place-to-be bar was inspired by the F&B concept…
read 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 moreHotel Indigo stylishly arrives in Venice The new hotel, designed by the in-house design team at IHG, debuts in the undiscovered Venice neighbourhood of Sant’Elena… Hotel group InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is has announced the opening of Hotel Indigo® Venice – Sant’Elena, which marks the brand’s debut in Venice, Italy. From palaces to piazzas, gondolas to gelato and canals to carnevale…
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 moreFour Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE arrives Designed to reflect relaxed luxury in a booming city, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE is now open… Developed by India’s leading developer Embassy Group, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE brims with modern sophistication featuring interiors by Yabu Pushelberg, beautifully complemented by a carefully curated collection of paintings, prints…
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 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 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 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 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…
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