Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe 33-key Room Mate Gorka, designed by acclaimed interior design studio Cuarto Interior, opens as the brand’s 24th hotel… International hotel chain Room Mate Hotels continues with its ambitious expansion plans and opens Room Mate Gorka; its first hotel in the Basque Country. This is the chain’s second opening in less than a month, after opening Room Mate Bruno in…
read moreAs the UK experiences one of the hottest summers on record, Hotel Designs took a sneak peek at hot hotels to cool down in… Last month was the second hottest July ever on record in the UK, reported The Telegraph. In light of the sweltering heat that the UK is facing this year, and that this month the spotlight is on Hotel…
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 moreGlobal boutique luxury brand Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants from IHG to continue European expansion with first hotel in Germany, Kimpton Frankfurt slated to open in 2023… InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), has announced its rapidly expansion of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand by unveiling plans to launch the brand in Germany in 2023 with the opening of Kimpton Frankfurt. Set in a listed building…
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 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 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 moreSB Architects has announced several new planned communities and destinations in China, including two new winery boutique hotels… From winery resorts in Dalian and Beijing to mixed-use developments in emerging areas, SB Architects has announced master planned projects for its Chinese clients looking to capitalise on the China’s growing luxury lifestyle industry. “Master planned projects continue to emerge in China, providing more opportunities…
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 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 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 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 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 moreHouston continues to be an area of interest as Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces plans to open Rosewood Houston… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been selected by McNair Interests to manage a new, ultra-luxury hotel in Houston. Set to open in 2023 in the city’s Uptown District, the hotel will be Rosewood’s second in Texas and their ninth in the…
read moreThe hotel becomes the second operated under the Sol House brand in Bali and Indonesia, marking Meliá Hotels International’s continued commitment to expansion in the region… Meliá Hotels International has the opened Sol House Bali Kuta. Originally known as Kuta Beach Club, the property underwent a total refurbishment to become part of the Sol House brand. Located in the heart…
read morePoised to set a new standard for wellbeing in the Heart of the Capital, The Westin London City, designed by Dexter Moren Associates, is scheduled to open in 2020… Marriott International, Inc. has announced plans to debut the Westin brand in the United Kingdom. Owned by 4C Hotel Group and managed by RBH, The Westin London City is set to…
read moreThe Middle House, located in the heart of Shanghai within bustling HKRI Taikoo Hui building, has officially opened embracing a ‘modern-day Shanghai’… The latest addition from Swire Hotels, The Middle House, provides guests with an intimate and urban sanctuary in Shanghai, one of the world’s most dynamic cities in the world. “We are really excited about The Middle House. Each…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed that a Hyatt affiliate has joined forces with Henderson Park and Hines to develop the first Grand Hyatt Hotel in Greece. Set to boast 310 rooms, the Grand Hyatt Athens is scheduled to open during Q3 2018 and will be managed by Kokari Limited. Centrally located on Syngrou Avenue in Athens’ Koukaki district, the hotel…
read moreTwo new openings for the lifestyle hotel brand in Majorca and Turkey. TUI Group’s two year-old lifestyle hotel brand TUI Blue has grown its portfolio to ten hotels, with the addition of TUI Blue Rocador in Majorca and TUI Blue Marmaris on the Turkish Aegean. The newly opened TUI Blue Rocador 4-star hotel is located directly on the beach in Cala d’Or in…
read moreDeal is subject to regulatory approval, but should complete this year. AccorHotels has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of €482 million. Founded in 1973 in Switzerland, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts operates in 27 countries with 84 hotels and more than 20,000 rooms, with a strong presence…
read more“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…
read moreBoutique chain Edition Hotels has unveiled a new initiative to omit single use plastic from the hotel industry. The initiative – ‘Stay Plastic Free’ – was developed by Ben Pundole (Vice President of Brand Experiences) will see all Edition hotels become 90% single use plastic free by the end of Q1 2018 – with the intention of being 100% single use plastic free by…
read moreSpanish 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…
read moreThe 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…
read moreThe luxurious interiors hint at Portuguese influences with bold accents of yellow, the traditional colour of Goa. With local Goan artists a prominent feature throughout, this really is a leading art and design-centric property. Developed by London-based design group Project Orange in partnership with THE Park Hotel, Baga River, Goa, this hotel brand is a pioneer of design and boutique hotels in India.…
read moreBrand committed to improving guest experiences in member hotels. Best Western Great Britain says it has invested of £214m across its member hotels since 2015, which it claims reflects its ongoing confidence in the market despite concerns around Brexit. With 251 independently owned and managed hotels under the Best Western brand, the figure equates to an estimated £855,000 per property between 2015…
read moreScheduled to open in 2020, the 48-storey new-build property will be the third AVANI in Dubai. AVANI Hotels & Resorts has confirmed AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences is being developed in Dubai by Alfahim, one of the UAE’s largest conglomerates. Scheduled to open in 2020, the site will mark the launch of AVANI residences in the region, located in a prime area…
read moreModular construction is an ever-growing market, with everything from hospital wards to student accommodation being built offsite and then shipped to the construction area. There are numerous advantages to this type of construction, making this forward-thinking technique a natural and powerful solution to progressive hotel design. Below are five of the biggest benefits of this new and improved approach to…
read moreTIN Hotels is introducing lifestyle travellers to a new generation of accommodations with plans to build new hotels in the Tibet Autonomous Region of Lhasa, which is widely regarded as the centre of the Tibetan Buddhist world as well as an exotic and elusive travel destination. TIN Lhasa will boast an excellent location: as the anchor to a nearly 29,000 square-metre…
read moreNew site will be located in the exclusive Triangle D’Or district of the French capital Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open a new hotel in Paris in 2020. This new opening will mark the eighth site for the luxury brand joining Milan, London, Bali, plus Beijing and Dubai (2017), Shanghai (2018) and Moscow (2020). The Bulgari Hotel…
read moreFrom New York to Nairobi, Expedia’s new infographic is perfect for travellers looking to plan a cultural holiday. The rise in hotels as a cultural experience shows that holidaymakers want more than a place to rest their head Want to wake up next to some world-class art? You don’t need to sneak into a museum or gallery to do so,…
read moreFor 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 –…
read moreAirbnb have unveiled their biggest set of changes so far, as the startup shift further from their humble house sharing roots. New changes include the further integration of luxury hotels and properties, which now have their own dedicated section, and further regulation of private homes. Regulation will broadly appeal to more high-net-worth travellers who seek the same level of service…
read moreRotana Hotels have announced the opening of their two newest properties in Dubai – the Al Bandar Rotana, and the Al Bandar Arjaan. Both properties (Rotana, a hotel, Arjaan, private residencies) are situated at the Dubai Creek natural landmark which runs through the centre of Dubai, and rooms feature views of the water-filled creek, and the tallest building in the world,…
read moreWarwick Hotels & Resorts will continue to expand their international portfolio, with new Saudi Arabian hotels planned. The hotel group branched out into the Middle East in 2012. The most notable element of the new expansion will be the implementation of seven new hotels in Saudi Arabia alone: in Al Hamra Palace, Dabab Hotel, Makeen Homes, Warwick Riyadh, Salsabil by…
read moreIntercontinental Hotels Group revealed a four percent rise in growth revenue in 2017, and now new CEO Keith Barr is confidently teasing what’s next for the hotel group. Broadening the appeal of the Intercontinental’s upscale hotel brands will be a priority. Keith Barr, in Intercontinental’s end-of-year trend report, announced their desire to form a new hotel brand that “ticks all…
read moreThe Forbes Travel Guide 2018 has awarded a set of hotels their much-coveted 5 stars at this year’s 2018 Star Awards, celebrating the hotels with the best service and facilities from around the globe. The publication unveiled 27 new 5 star hotel destinations worldwide, and among the list of newcomers were two Trump hotels: Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver, and Intercontinental…
read moreHilton are making an impact in Africa in 2018. The worldwide hotel group are pushing further into Egypt, where they opened their first hotel 60 years ago, with a couple of new ‘landmark’ hotels. Both the Hilton Cairo Heliopolis and the Waldorf Astoria, Cairo, will open this year, and most notably this will be the first time the Waldorf Astoria…
read moreBusiness hotel group Crowne Plaza have declared it a new era for the modern business traveler – they’re revivifying their hotels and making them cooler, brighter and generally more future-proofed. The hotel group, who are a part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, are working with creatives NB Studio, who have branded other business hotels ‘generic’ and ‘bland’ and have insisted…
read moreA new TV series aims to understand the world’s most famous hotels, “where the past, present and future converge”. Fronted by iconic US journalist Peter Greenberg, Hotels with a Past will get deep into the histories of some of the best-known hotels, including Hotel Raffles, Singapore, The Plaza in New York, Hot Springs, Virginia and The Omni Homestead Resort in…
read moreOasis Hotels & Resorts have revealed the title of their upscale ‘resort within a resort’ concept that aims to be as intimate as an Airbnb, but as luxurious as a grand resort. The Sian Ka’an will open in Cancun, and Tulum, Mexico, although no official opening date has yet been slated. The adults-only accommodation will be the most luxurious accommodation…
read moreThe Pig hotel group are expanding their litter from five to eight with the opening of three new properties. The £30M expansion will see the group of boutique, quintessentially British hotels spread further into the British heartlands of Kent, West Sussex and Cornwall. The hotel group have explained how they will upkeep the brand’s message of rustic, rural sophistication at…
read moreAs a hotelier, nothing is more important than the safety of your staff and guests. Paul Sweeting is a Technical Director with Bradbury Group, who specialise in manufacturing security and fire doors. Here, he shares the essential fire prevention precautions that all hotels should have in place. All hotels — from small bed and breakfasts, to big corporate chains catering…
read moreTo mark the return of the Lumiere London light festival, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts will showcase a month-long installation of three light-inspired orbs by award-winning sculptor, Mark Beattie MRBS. The lighting event will see more than 40 UK and international artists transform the capital into an outdoor exhibition. To complement Beattie’s designs there will be a range of illuminated…
read moreMarriott International has announced the company is set to open nearly 40 luxury hotels in 2018 as the company continues to cater to a new affluent traveler, offering an unmatched variety of transformative travel experiences. Providing globetrotters with a truly global perspective and an unparalleled portfolio of eight distinct luxury brands, Marriott International Luxury Brands include world-renowned hospitality hallmarks The…
read moreMinor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Safari International Group for a new AVANI hotel to be developed in Muscat, the Omani capital. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 250-room AVANI Musc at Hotel will be located in Seeb to the west of the city, 15 minutes’ drive from Muscat International Airport. Seeb is a prime residential area in…
read moreThe newest addition to the MarBella Hotels family, MarBella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas, is set to open on the 5th May 2018. Situated adjacent to sister property MarBella Corfu Hotel located in Agios Ionnis Peristeron, next to the renowned Zavitsianos Estate, all of MarBella Nido’s suites boast 180 degree views of the Corfiot straits. Taking inspiration from Corfu’s triple…
read moreSocial enterprise Bouteco has released their first ever global trends report ‘Stop, Think, Discuss’, offering an industry overview on sustainability for stylish hotels in the boutique-hotel sector. Key findings include: • 42% of respondents would pay more for a sustainable hotel but would not compromise on comfort or luxury. • 64% of respondents consider environmental and green issues the most…
read moreOffering unrivalled access to a host of London’s most bustling business and leisure hubs, the new 196-bed ibis London Canning Town hotel delivers style, comfort and affordability to all travellers, in one of the capital’s most exciting emerging locations. The hotel is a key element of the newly-established Hallsville Quarter – a £600 million town centre project established in conjunction…
read moreMarriott International has reported that it will open almost 40 luxury hotels in 2018, catering to what it calls a new ‘affluent traveller’. Marriott also said it will expand its luxury footprint further with 200 hotels in the development pipeline, including 25 new countries, from Iceland and Nepal to Cuba and the Philippines. Marriott’s luxury brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St.…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies is proud to announce the opening of three new hotels – in Los Angeles, Perth Australia and Singapore. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown The recently opened InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown elevates the Los Angeles skyline at 1,100 feet and 73 storeys, making it the tallest building on the West Coast…
read moreServiced apartment specialists, Supercity Aparthotels has purchased ‘The Light Aparthotel’ – an 81,000sqft site in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter. This is the latest addition to their current portfolio of three London aparthotels with openings planned for 2018 in London and Brighton. Supercity have acquired the landmark aparthotel as a going concern, and will continue to operate with plans to refurbish…
read moreRedefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that it will manage the upcoming Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter, which is set to open in 2020. The £17.5 million, 221-bedroom hotel will sit on the corner of Rochdale Road and Sharp Street, within the city’s thriving Northern Quarter neighbourhood. The hotel, perfectly placed for both leisure and business travellers wishing to explore…
read moreAccorHotels has signed a management agreement with leading Dubai-based master developer Nakheel for the expansion of AccorHotels’ globally-renowned luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts. The agreement, recognised by Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah and Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels at a signing ceremony at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes (France) will lead to the opening…
read moreHard Rock Hotels has announced the opening of their first hotel in continental Europe, Hard Rock Hotel Davos in the Swiss Alps. The hotel is located in the heart of the city in the historic Alexander House, built in 1882. For guests looking to hit the ski slopes, the hotel offers guests a dedicated Ski Room where they can store…
read moreTrue North Hotel Group announces the opening of two neighbouring hotels: the 137-room Hyatt Place Marlborough/Apex Center and 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Marlborough/Apex Center, which are both located within the Apex Center of New England, a new 43-acre custom-designed destination with multiple state-of-the-art hospitality, business and entertainment experiences located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Hyatt Place Marlborough/Apex Center and Fairfield…
read moreWho will run hotels in 25 years: humans or robots? This is one of the thought-provoking questions that will be addressed in an upcoming free webinar by Revinate, IDeaS, SiteMinder: ‘A.I. meets Human Hospitality’, scheduled for December 5th at 4:00pm GMT. The session will explore the key findings of an industry panel held during this year’s World Travel Market show…
read moreEurope is a haven of beautiful, dynamic and vibrant cities. Its cities are also home to some of the finest hotels in the world. Here are Hotel Designs’ picks for five to look out for… La Réserve Hotel and Spa, Paris (MAIN IMAGE) Set in a 19th-century mansion, this luxury hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest metro station, and…
read moreThe world’s largest independent hotel brand, Preferred Hotels and Resorts, has added 25 new properties to its international roster of luxury hotels and resorts. The newest members of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts portfolio are located across the globe in eight different countries in some of the world’s most desirable destinations, from Hawaii to India and Mexico. These new hotels…
read moretrivago has reviewed the data and tallied the scores, and it’s time to reveal the hotels that travellers consider to be the very best — the winners of the trivago Awards 2018. The trivago Awards give hoteliers the chance to receive recognition for their hard work and dedication to providing exemplary guest experiences, and to highlight and publicise this achievement…
read moreIt’s more bad news for Donald Trump and his presidency’s impact on his business empire, as it has emerged the average price of a room at Trump hotels across the world have dropped by as much as 64% in some locations. Just over 300 days after becoming the 45th US President in January, the price of a luxury room at…
read moreIn Spring 2018, YTL Hotels UK’s newest property Monkey Island Estate will open in the historic village of Bray-on-Thames, Berkshire. The island, with an intriguing history dating back 800 years, has been the haunt of monarchs, aristocrats and artists, along with writers, famous performers and Berkshire locals. Monkey Island has constantly reflected the mood of the time, from medieval religious…
read moreLocated in the thriving Business Bay district, which was recently listed in Lonely Planet’s ‘10 of the World’s coolest neighborhoods to visit right now,’ the new Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai boasts 298 guestrooms, including 65 sprawling suites. Inspiring a sense of spontaneous discovery at every turn, the latest in the brand’s portfolio set the stage for inspiring stories that are…
read moreSHANGHAI | BODRUM | TIMES SQUARE | BARCELONA | BANGKOK | ABU DHABI | WEST HOLLYWOOD With seven new properties scheduled to launch across three continents, and many more in the pipeline, 2018 will mark a pivotal moment for EDITION. Created through a ground-breaking partnership between boutique hotel creator and innovator Ian Schrager and the global hospitality powerhouse Marriott International,…
read moreNakul Sharma is the CEO and founder of Hostmaker, London’s biggest Airbnb management company – and here he describes why he believes homestays and staying in a hotel are different sides of the same coin… Over the last few years, homestays have become increasingly popular, with the explosion of companies such as Airbnb making these options a more convenient and…
read moreBulgari Hotels & Resorts will open its Dubai Resort on Thursday 7th December 2017; an urban oasis on Jumeirah Bay. This newest addition to the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection is the fifth in the group, following on from the most recently launched Bulgari Hotel Beijing, which opened in September 2017. It joins a growing portfolio of properties around the…
read moreThe managing director of the UK’s newest hotel group has outlined plans to press ahead with further expansion to follow its impressive market entry in Scotland. Daniel Roger, MD at Leonardo Hotels Europe, says the company has not been deterred by the Brexit and is fully focused on its growth strategy to create a strong portfolio across Europe. The hotel…
read moreTOPHOTELPROJECTS talks about hotel sustainability and how it’s shaping the design and construction of hotels around the world… Sustainability has long been a buzzword within the design community, and hoteliers in particular have been latching onto the idea of the past number of years. Not only is it a response to an increased awareness of climate change and the impact…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group has signed three management contracts to introduce its luxury boutique hotel brand Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Asia. Announced at the 2017 Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), the first Kimpton properties in the region will be located in prime markets in Southeast Asia and Greater China. These new signings extend the global footprint of Kimpton Hotels…
read moreWhile the United States is usually considered the land of cookie-cutter, chain hotels; if one delves deeper, some real independent and boutique gems can be found across the US. Here are Hotel Designs picks for five to look out for… Rancho Valencia, Rancho Santa Fe California (MAIN IMAGE) Since its opening in 1989, the award-winning Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa…
read moreYTL Hotels is delighted to announce the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui in Thailand. The resort’s opening has been highly-anticipated and its debut on the eastern coast of Thailand marks the beginning of the discovery of inspiring and quintessential experiences. Koh Samui has long been renowned for its breathtaking tropical charms and pristine natural beauty on the Gulf of…
read moreRedefine|BDL Hotels has assumed management of a prestigious portfolio of 26 four-star luxury hotels on behalf of new owners, real estate investment company, Aprirose. The 26 hotels, which have an annual turnover in excess of £190 million, were acquired by Aprirose from QHotels in a £525 million deal. The contract represents the continuation of a successful partnership with Aprirose, which…
read moreAs summer ends, TOPHOTELS takes a look back over the year so far and round up our pick of the top five luxury hotel brands of 2017, selecting the ones that have impressed us the most with their services and properties. FAIRMONT HOTELS Recently acquired by Accor Hotels, who have seen their profits rise 0.9% since the 2016 acquisition, the name…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation has announced two new luxury hotel developments in Mexico for Los Cabos and Mexico City, under the Park Hyatt brand. These two high-end properties mark the anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the country, and will join the brand’s global portfolio in locations such as Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo, Vienna, Milan and Zurich, as well as…
read moreGrand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Latvia’s first five-star luxury Kempinski Hotel, will open its doors to guests as of October. Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga features 141 first-class rooms and suites, two restaurants and two bars, six spacious meeting rooms, including the Grand Ballroom, a world-class spa and wellness facility, as well as breath-taking panoramic views of the capital. The alluring location…
read moreThe latest addition to the Apex Hotels portfolio, in the city of Bath, has opened its doors to guests. The launch of the £35 million Apex City of Bath Hotel marks a significant milestone for the group, as it takes the company’s portfolio to 10 hotels across the UK, and represents its first opening in England outside of London. With…
read moreHotels good fortune continues but as uncertainty weighs in, is this as good as it gets? UK hotels have enjoyed record trading, underpinned by the boom in overseas leisure travel. PwC forecast a slower pace of growth in 2018 as the stimulus of the weak pound starts to weaken, and new supply kicks in. Add into the mix, global political…
read moreA guest blog from Professor Stuart Barnes on the importance of marketing for hoteliers… Hotels are losing customers because they aren’t using the most effective marketing messages for their ratings, reveals new research from King’s Business School. The researchers have created a model that exposes the truth about hotel performance using text from online customer reviews on websites such as…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed the name of its new high-quality midscale brand, avid hotels, alongside a brand logo and renderings of the hotel exterior, public space and guest rooms. First introduced to owners at the IHG Americas Conference in June, avid hotels is franchise ready beginning today, officially marking the start of licensing in the US for this much-anticipated…
read moreBespoke Hotels is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to manage Harrogate’s historic Crown Hotel, furthering the company’s partnership with Singapore’s Fragrance Group. Set to become one of the leading lights within Bespoke Hotels’ expanding portfolio across Northern England, the Crown Hotel follows in the footsteps of Manchester’s Townhouse Hotel, which has also joined the Bespoke Hotels…
read moreBespoke Hotels is delighted to announce that it has been appointed to oversee management of Manchester’s Townhouse Hotel. Set beside the city’s renowned Portland Street, the 85-bedroom property, itself a former cotton warehouse with a history dating back to the Industrial Revolution, has been acquired this month by Fragrance Group. Set to feature within Bespoke Hotels’ portfolio alongside the award-winning…
read moreRoom Mate Hotels, the Spanish global company founded and chaired by Kike Sarasola, has increased its portfolio with a new opening in the heart of the exotic city of Istanbul. Room Mate Emir contributes to the international expansion of the company, which plans to inaugurate in the following year new hotels in cities like Rotterdam, Madrid and Paris. Room Mate…
read morePRISA Group, the developers of The District San Juan, Puerto Rico’s premier entertainment destination, has unveiled the flag for its lifestyle-focused hotel at the Convention Centre District in Miramar. The hotel, which has already broken ground and is expected to open the second half of 2019, will feature 175 loft-like guestrooms over seven stories with a variety of open spaces…
read moreAs summer comes to a close, the cosy winter months close in. With this in mind, Hotel Designs profiles five of our favourite country house hotels across the UK… Gravetye Manor, Sussex “The 17 bedrooms and suites at Gravetye Manor in East Grinstead are named after tree species found on the estate. Rich fabrics, fine antiques and hand crafted beds…
read moreAs part of Renaissance Hotels global ‘renaissance’, the brand is reimagining the traditional airport hotel experience, with two new debuts: The newly-opened Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel and the newly-renovated Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel. RENAISSANCE ATLANTA AIRPORT GATEWAY HOTEL – The new Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel recently opened this Spring and is designed by the acclaimed Rottet Studio.…
read moreTwenty Four Seven Hotels has announced the addition of DoubleTree by Hilton LAX – El Segundo to its management portfolio. The LAX hotel is the first of four new management contracts in the LA area in 2017. Twenty Four Seven Hotels played a pivotal role in the highly complex transaction providing guidance to the buyer on the transactional side with…
read moreResearch from Beacon, the UK’s leading purchasing company, has revealed that over 50% of UK hotel guests struggle to get a good night’s sleep when staying in a hotel. With summer holiday in full swing, Beacon, working alongside its leading bedding supplier Fogarty, has pulled together its top tips on how operators can make sure guests get a restful sleep…
read moreThe Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the addition of eight new members to its collection of over 375 independent, luxury hotels. Of these, six are also new to the hospitality scene in 2017. Spanning the globe from Canada to Spain to Korea, these distinguished properties offer varied styles of architecture and design, and immersive cultural experiences…
read moreLeonardo Hotels has reported it has acquired a strategically placed portfolio in Scotland increasing the company’s presence in Edinburgh and gaining a presence in Glasgow, Perth and Aberdeen. Portland Hotels will add 536 additional bedrooms across Scotland and will take Leonardo’s presence in Edinburgh to 445 bedrooms joining the Leonardo Royal which was acquired in October last year. The newly…
read moreSmall Luxury Hotels of the World is delighted to announce The LaLiT London as the latest addition to its collection of small, independently owned hotels in the UK capital. The hotel, which is now available to book via the SLH website, opened in February 2017 and is the first overseas venture for New Delhi-based hotel company The Lalit Suri Hospitality…
read morePentahotels, the neighbourhood lifestyle hotel group, has revealed its new brand message – “We don’t do normal” – introducing a fresh vision within the traditional hospitality industry, as the brand gears up for ambitious expansion plans in new premium destinations worldwide. Expansion will begin with its second pentahotel in Hong Kong opening this week and the brand’s first hotel in…
read moreHastings Hotels, Northern Ireland’s leading collection of hotels, has announced the continued investment of over £60 million into its growing portfolio. In addition to investing £53 million on its seventh hotel which is due to open in 2018, it has also completed a £10 million renovation programme on its six other hotels. Howard Hastings, Managing Director of Hastings Hotels said:…
read moreWe’re halfway through the summer months, and judging by the weather we’ve had so far we’re in for a good one this year. With this in mind, Hotel Designs profiles five of our favourite spa hotels across the UK… G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland Situated at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, The G&V Royal Mile…
read moreBespoke Hotels is delighted to welcome Edinburgh’s Bonham Hotel to its midst, which joins the rapidly-growing independent hotel group from its enviable position in the city’s stately West End. A notable addition to Bespoke’s burgeoning Scottish portfolio, The Bonham boasts 49 bedrooms, alongside a stylish bar and restaurant, events space, and a superb location beside the renowned Princes Street in…
read moreNobu Hospitality, the group founded by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, is pleased to announce the opening of the first two European Nobu Hotels in London & Ibiza. Nobu Hotel Shoreditch London, located in London’s artistic quarter, offers 148-guest rooms and suites, special event and meeting space and London’s newest…
read moreRoxburghe Estates and Bespoke Hotels have announced they have agreed terms for the transfer of ownership of the Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. Completion of sale is expected to take place at the end of July, 2017. Bespoke Hotels is the largest independent hotel group in the UK, and the Roxburghe’s 22-bedroom luxury hotel…
read morePalladium Hotels & Resorts is rebranding its adults-only luxury resorts known as The Royal Suites by Palladium to TRS Hotels. The rebrand includes a fresh and elegant look on property as well as an updated marketing campaign & logo. TRS Hotels will become independent of Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts while remaining true to the mission of offering the best…
read moreEuro-cool specialists Leonardo Hotels has chosen Edinburgh as the location for its first property opening in Scotland. The Berlin-based company, one of Europe’s fastest growing hotel groups, has invested more than €7 million (£6.1 million) in the complete refurbishment of the former Premier Inn in Edinburgh’s Haymarket district. Guests can look forward to bedrooms with iconic panorama images of the…
read moreItaly has an ever-appealing charm – the food, the passion, the beautiful coastline and incredibly historic cities, the architecture and of course, the landscapes. For centuries, Italy has attracted holidaymakers, and continues to do so today, making it almost a sure thing for hotel developers. One of the more recent hotel projects to open was the La Bagnaia Golf &…
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