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Omni Tucson National Resort unveils its reimagined Southwestern look

Omni Tucson National Resort unveils its reimagined Southwestern look Long revered as a prime destination for golf, Omni Tucson National Resort has harnessed the breathtaking beauty of the resort’s natural surroundings as the inspiration behind its inspired multi-million dollar renovation… Omni Tucson National Resort has completed its highly anticipated transformation and has been upgraded with a suite of luxury accommodations,…

Product watch: Harlequin Colour 4 was ‘designed to dream’

Product watch: Harlequin Colour 4 was ‘designed to dream’ Seeing the natural world through renewed eyes, Harlequin Colour 4 is the latest installation in the British interior brand’s successful Colour series… Featuring original artwork in a range of styles, Harlequin Colour 4 is inspired by nature’s abundant beauty and all-encompassing colour. From atmospheric skies to forested landscapes, the world’s gentle…

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid JW Marriott’s entry into Spain with JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, offers a serene destination in a storied location, right in the heart of the city… JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has unveiled its first property in Spain with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Madrid.…

Dual-personality design: Moxy & AC arrive in Downtown Los Angeles

Dual-personality design: Moxy & AC arrive in Downtown Los Angeles Two very different hotels, designed at the same time by leading interior design studio Yabu Pushelberg, are about to open in Los Angeles. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who explored the personalities of each hotel on the Marriott Bonvoy Travel By Design podcast, writes… Soaring 37 storeys above Downtown Los Angeles, 727…

hansgrohe launches new stylish bathroom solutions

hansgrohe launches new stylish bathroom solutions The motto under which Hansgrohe Group exhibited at this year’s ISH in Frankfurt was Celebrate Change – and this is most evident with the premium brand, hansgrohe’s, expanded product portfolio in the areas of furniture, ceramics and mirrors… With its new products, hansgrohe has returned from ISH and is responding to a change in…

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 The hotel development scene is sizzling – upcoming hotels opening include jewels from Burgundy, Japan, Brussels, Rome and Singapore, among others. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies the hottest hotel openings that are expected in April 2023… In April, as we creep into the high season for summer destinations, there is always a flurry…

Hyatt makes debut in Portugal

Hyatt makes debut in Portugal With sweeping views over the Tagus River, Hyatt has debuted in Portugal with the opening of its first Hyatt branded Hotel, Hyatt Regency Lisbon… The opening of the 204-key Hyatt Regency Lisbon meets a much-desired demand for luxury accommodation in the capital city of Portugal and marks a significant milestone for Hyatt in Europe, as…

Why you should listen to Wren Loucks on this design podcast

Why you should listen to Wren Loucks on this design podcast Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed sensory and wellness designer Wren Loucks onto the latest episode of DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all design and architecture enthusiasts. Kilburn writes… When DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all design and architecture enthusiasts, dropped it’s latest series, sponsored by Geberit, our mission…

Episode 29: Stimulating Wellness (Wren Loucks)

Episode 29: Stimulating Wellness (Wren Loucks) Wren Loucks, CEO and Creative Director of Be-kin, joins DESIGN POD, the design and architecture podcast for all creative enthusiasts. In episode 28, the interior designer and Editor Hamish Kilburn discuss sensory design, holistic hospitality and how, through stimulating wellness, hotel design can find new meaning… In episode 29 of DESIGN POD, a design…

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin Locke is preparing to add lucky number 13 to its portfolio in June, with its third German property. Introducing Locke at East Side Gallery… With breathtaking views overlooking the River Spree and city skyline, Locke at East Side Gallery is situated amongst Berlin’s trendiest inner-city districts Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg and Mitte. The new opening will…

Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a new hotel rooted in history

Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a new hotel rooted in history A stylish city hotel rooted in its sense of place, Barceló Hotel Group has announced the opening of Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a brand-new hotel on the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira… The newest addition to the Barceló portfolio takes its inspiration from the natural wonders of UNESCO World Heritage site,…

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis Cayo Levantado Resort plans to open its doors and bring its own rhythm to the Dominican Republic island with a guest experience based on three pillars – local culture, sustainability, and wellness… Located on the island of Cayo Levantado, just a few miles away from Samaná Bay, Cayo Levantado Resort…

3D-printed hotel to emerge in Marfa desert in Texas

3D-printed hotel to emerge in Marfa desert in Texas BIG and ICON will redesign El Cosmico in Texas, giving the campsite hotel a new meaning using 3D-printing technology in architecture and design. 3D printing has gone through many developments over the years since the technology was first created back in the late ’80s. From making simple objects out of on-screen…

Neil Andrew on Perkins&Will winning The Eco Award & design being like jazz

Neil Andrew on Perkins&Will winning The Eco Award & design being like jazz In the second video in our series with GROHE X that celebrates the winners from The Brit List Awards 2022, editor Hamish Kilburn meets Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality at Perkins&Will, the studio that won The Eco Award. In the exclusive interview, the pair discuss how the…

First look: Zaha Hadid Design collections launching at Milan Design Week 2023

First look: Zaha Hadid Design collections launching at Milan Design Week 2023 Here’s our editor’s pick – highlighting four looks and collections that Zaha Hadid Design is launching during Milan Design Week 2023, which takes place April 18 – 23… Since 2006, when Zaha Hadid Design (ZHD) was established by celebrated architect Zaha Hadid, challenging form, structure and conventional approaches…

Marriott signs agreement to open 8 hotels in Saudi Arabia

Marriott signs agreement to open 8 hotels in Saudi Arabia Marriott International inks a landmark agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open eight hotels in Saudi Arabia, which will contribute to approximately 4,400 rooms across various brands… The ever-expanding hotel development pipeline in the region of Saudi Arabia is the gift that keeps on giving with a few…

Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design

Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design GROHE SPA invites users to enjoy holistic water rituals, taking advantage of the positive effects of water on body, mind and soul, while enabling designers to develop exclusive bathroom concepts… Guided by the underlying belief that water is the source of vital energy, GROHE has revitalised its GROHE SPA portfolio. The word…

Roundtable: reimagining luxury hotel design in 2023

Roundtable: reimagining luxury hotel design in 2023 With the aim to rediscover meaning in hotel design and hospitality, Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed six leading interior designers to Gabriel Scott’s London showroom in Mayfair, to peel back the design layers that surround luxury hotels in 2023 and beyond… What is luxury, and how do we measure it? These questions have challenged…

Studio Porsche & KEUCO redefine accessible bathrooms

Studio Porsche & KEUCO redefine accessible bathrooms When Studio Porsche designed a range of accessible bathroom products for KEUCO, the result was something unique. With German engineering connecting with premium interior design, accessibility in the bathroom has never been so beautiful… Operating from the maxim that good design has to be honest, what is striking about the entire KEUCO AXESS…

Laufen just revealed ‘a new era of connectivity’ at ISH

Laufen just revealed ‘a new era of connectivity’ at ISH Laufen is inviting visitors to explore its products and concepts at ISH, as it presents the bathroom as a space for both interaction and connectivity… Laufen is participating in ISH 2023 with a presentation entitled ‘A new era of connectivity’, where it has presented the bathroom as a space that…

Solaz Los Cabos reopens with 21 new suites

Solaz Los Cabos reopens with 21 new suites Solaz Los Cabos has reopened, revealing enhanced suite offerings and a fresh dining concept in one of The Luxury Collection’s most exceptional resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America… Solaz, a Luxury Collection Hotel and part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, sits in the middle of the two Cabo towns, with an…

New ROOST Apartment Hotel announced for Baltimore

New ROOST Apartment Hotel announced for Baltimore The extended-stay boutique hotel brand, ROOST, has announced plans to introduce an 81-key apartment hotel to the waterfront neighbourhood of Baltimore… The Baltimore Peninsula development team, led by MAG Partners and MacFarlane Partners and Method Co., the development and design company rooted in hospitality, announced plans for a new ROOST Apartment Hotel, the…

Celebrating that Champalimaud ‘je ne sais quoi’

Celebrating that Champalimaud ‘je ne sais quoi’ Based in New York City, Champalimaud Design is an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm with a commitment to creating unparalleled spaces. The company founder – Alexandra Champalimaud – believes that good design starts with an exceptional story and has spent a quarter of a century creating some visionary design statements… From the iconic…

Women at the forefront of innovation in design

Women at the forefront of innovation in design To mark this years International Women’s Day, we’re looking beyond the straps and hashtags and, instead, identifying women in the design realm who have embraced technology and innovation both past and present while challenging established design norms and shifting boundaries – our future is truly #DigitALL… This year, International Women’s Day is…

Muza Lab unveils new design of One&Only Cape Town

Muza Lab unveils new design of One&Only Cape Town One&Only Cape Town has completed an extensive renovation. The new design scheme, imagined by Muza Lab, captures the natural beauty of the location… Situated in the heart of Cape Town, at the fashionable V&A Waterfront overlooking the marina and with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a…

Villeroy & Boch on bringing nature into the bathroom

Villeroy & Boch on bringing nature into the bathroom As we all strive to get closer to nature in our day to day lives, one way to achieve this is to create a natural oasis in the bathroom… Bathroom brand Villeroy & Boch have come up with five simple steps to incorporate natural elements into the bathroom. The first step…

Miniview: Hôtel Dame des Arts – lifestyle with a twist

Miniview: Hôtel Dame des Arts – lifestyle with a twist Hôtel Dame des Arts is a vibrant new lifestyle hotel located in the beating artistic heart of Saint-Germain on Paris’ Rive Gauche. With interiors by Raphael Navot, we stepped inside to take a look… Just a short walk from Notre Dame Cathedral and an easy stones throw from the Seine,…

Episode 27: Sustainability in materials (Richard Holland)

Episode 27: Sustainability in materials (Richard Holland) Meet Richard Holland, Co-Founder and Director of Holland Harvey Architects, who is pioneering a new era in socially and environmentally designed buildings. Some of the studio’s recent projects, explored in this episode of DESIGN POD, are, put simply, changing the game in this new chapter of meaningful hospitality, design and architecture. In episode…

Hansgrohe at ISH 2023: sustainable and holistic bathroom experiences

Hansgrohe at ISH 2023: sustainable and holistic bathroom experiences Hansgrohe will be at ISH 2023 presenting AXOR and hansgrohe innovations, showcasing sustainable bathroom solutions and holistic concepts all under the maxim of reduce – re-use – recycle… Hansgrohe Group with its brands AXOR and hansgrohe will be making its presence felt at the trade fair as it presents new products,…

A closer look at the bar at Workspace Design Show

A closer look at the bar at Workspace Design Show EXCLUSIVE: Kickstarting Workspace Design Show, Editor Hamish Kilburn heads to the heart of all quality trade shows, the bar, to interview Holly Loft, Senior Designer at M Moser Associates, to explore the design narrative behind the show’s installation… In and amongst new products, emerging trends and meaningful conversations, designers and…

Windjammer St. Lucia unveils new look

Windjammer St. Lucia unveils new look Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort has a new look after a transformative renovation project that saw the entire space updated and refreshed. We stepped inside to take a look… The St Lucian Windjammer Landing resort has opened its doors to reveal the new design and accommodation. Influenced by its Caribbean-meets-Mediterranean island setting, the resort’s…

Workspace Design Show: what to expect

Workspace Design Show: what to expect With only a few days until the Workspace Design Show returns to London’s Business Design Centre, here is a sneak peek into what will be on the table… The Workspace Design show 2023 will be bringing together a range of striking features with a thought-provoking programme of talks featuring a whole host of speakers…

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for the Mukaab – a mega skyscraper in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for the Mukaab – a mega skyscraper in Riyadh Just when we thought we had seen all that was possible in hotel development from the plans in Saudi Arabia, along comes the Mukaab, a huge cubic structure able to shelter 20 Empire State Buildings inside. The project is expected change the face and landscape of Riyadh…

What to expect from series 4 of DESIGN POD

What to expect from series 4 of DESIGN POD The fourth series of DESIGN POD, the podcast for all architecture and design enthusiasts, is about to drop eight new episodes. Bathroom brand Geberit has come onboard as the series sponsor to support each episode that will cover topics from designing in the metaverse, circadian lighting, designing in (and with) nature…

Kaldewei at the ISH 2023

Kaldewei at the ISH 2023 Kaldewei will be exhibiting at the ISH in Frankfurt next month, with a focus on revolutionary innovations and sustainable bathroom solutions… After a four year break, Kaldewei will be making its presence felt at the trade fair with inspired collaborations with renowned designers while presenting solutions for exceptional bathrooms that are sensual as well as…

Dornbracht and Alape in harmony inside C. Bechstein flagship store

Dornbracht and Alape in harmony inside C. Bechstein flagship store Creating a spatial experience involving all the senses, Vaia fittings from Dornbracht and Aqua dish basins from Alape have been integrated into the design of the C. Bechstein flagship store in Düsseldorf… Experiencing music, seeing notes and feeling sounds – these were the high standards demanded from the design of…

Inside Hotel Ziggy in the heart of LA’s Sunset Strip

Inside Hotel Ziggy in the heart of LA’s Sunset Strip In a destination where luxury, glamour and celebrity reign, Hotel Ziggy has taken up residence in the heart of the Sunset Strip as a tribute to the rebellious spirit of the West Hollywood music scene, pushing boundaries and celebrating differences… Hotel Ziggy embraces differences and challenges conformity as a place…

Preview: New year, new stages at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 2023

Preview: New year, new stages at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 2023 ‘Expect the unexpected’ is the line from Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam this year, which takes place March 14 – 15 at the RAI Amsterdam. With more than 200 exhibitors, along with industry leaders who will highlight the latest developments from across the hotel industry, Hotel Designs will be there…

Live from Surface Design Show – Stone Tapestry

Live from Surface Design Show – Stone Tapestry One of the highlights at this years Surface Design Show, Stone Tapestry was designed by Squire & Partners to highlight the versatility of natural stone through surface finish and texture, celebrating stones from the British Isles… Squire & Partners was invited by collaborators Stone Federation for the third year running to design…

Miniview: Hotel Sin Nombre – a bohemian haven for history and art in Oaxaca

Miniview: Hotel Sin Nombre – a bohemian haven for history and art in Oaxaca Located in one of the best known destinations in Mexico, Hotel Sin Nombre has managed to effortlessly combine elements of colonial architecture with art and contemporary design to offer an experience of comfort and minimalist sophistication… Among the columns, arches and flagstone floors of the 17th…

Bathroom trends from Duravit

Bathroom trends from Duravit With the bathroom increasingly becoming an extension of our living space, Duravit has identified several trends that are both shaping the bathroom and impacting on its design… The bathroom is no longer merely a place for a daily care and health routine. It has become a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday…

Workspace Design Show: a closer look at the design talks

Workspace Design Show: a closer look at the design talks Returning to London’s Business Design Centre on February 27-28, the Workspace Design Show builds on the theme ‘Destination Workplace: Places Where People Want to Be’. Here is a little more about what to expect in the talks, interviews and discussions… To cover the ever-changing world of workplace strategy and design,…

12 studios ‘named’ as architects on The Line in Saudi Arabia

12 studios ‘named’ as architects on The Line in Saudi Arabia According to multiple sources, 12 studios have been named as working on the controversial project, The Line, in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what we know… Ever since we first dropped the news of a futuristic 106-mile, mirrored metropolis to emerge in Saudi Arabia, named The Line, the demand to know…

Brown Hotels unveils the new design-centric Isla Brown Chania

Brown Hotels unveils the new design-centric Isla Brown Chania Brown Hotels has announced the opening of a second property under its new line of Isla Brown luxury design resorts. Set to open in May, the group continues to expand its five-star offering with the arrival of Isla Brown Chania… Located on the coastline of northern Crete featuring panoramic views that…

Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced that The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo will be opening its doors in April. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection, bringing the Bulgari Italian contemporary style and glamour to the capital of Japan… Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is the…

In conversation with: Charlie North, VP of Interior Design, Ennismore

In conversation with: Charlie North, VP of Interior Design, Ennismore Editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with Charlie North, Vice President of Interior Design at Ennismore, to discuss branding, longevity and why the company has launched AIME Studios… It’s a typical winter morning in London. Not that you could tell the time of day by looking at the pearl-grey sky that…

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in February 2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in February 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at the design-savvy hotels opening this February that are expected to arrive and steal the show… Following Hotel Designs’ special feature last month, where we explored the hottest hotels opening throughout 2023, it’s time to kickstart our VIP arrivals series that will run throughout the year taking…

Chalet-chic: designing high-end luxury digs in the French Alps

Chalet-chic: designing high-end luxury digs in the French Alps Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to Chalet Inoko, high in the French Alps, to understand how owner and designer Jeanne Roesch-Degoy created a luxurious yet unpretentious alpine retreat in the heart of Val d’Isère, one of Europe’s most raved-about ski resorts… Over decades, since opening its first ski season in 1932,…

Atlantis The Royal: a hotel with an extraordinary design story

Atlantis The Royal: a hotel with an extraordinary design story It was, without question, the world’s most elaborate hotel opening party of the decade, but what is the architecture and design narrative of Atlantis The Royal? Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Ever since the first sketches of Atlantis The Royal first emerged, it was clear that the peculiar structure that would…

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come Sparcstudio an independent, creative design studio specialising in spa and wellness design for over 15 years in the spa, wellness, fitness, hotel, and resort sectors has announced its key trends in spa design for 2023. Creative Director, Beverley Bayes talks us through the trends… It’s an incredibly exciting time in the world…

6 inspiring sensory surface trends to expect in 2023

6 inspiring sensory surface trends to expect in 2023 Inevitably a new year is punctuated by predictions and trends of what is to come on the design stage. Sifting though the conversation is often inspiring and certainly interesting and when it comes to surface design there are some products that are both reflecting these points of conversation as well as…

Birch to open second hotel this spring

Birch to open second hotel this spring Birch, described as ‘a place for the explorers’ has announced that its sister hotel, designed by Sella Concept and A-nrd, will open this spring. Here’s everything we know about Birch (Selsdon)… Surrounded by 200-acres of rewilded landscape, and yet just 30 minutes from central London, we are expecting big things from Birch (Selsdon),…

YOTEL announces its first hotel signing in Saudi Arabia

YOTEL announces its first hotel signing in Saudi Arabia The latest YOTEL property will be a key hospitality development in one of the world’s most ambitious projects, set to define sustainable urban living. This is what we know… Global hospitality brand YOTEL is known for challenging the status quo, so it comes as no surprise that its first hotel signing…

Nao Beach – a delicate blend of Japanese finesse and Mediterranean warmth

Nao Beach – a delicate blend of Japanese finesse and Mediterranean warmth Situated at the heart of Saint Jean Bay, Nao Beach is a new club in Saint-Barthélemy where the sound of the crashing waves and the warm Caribbean breeze are the perfect partners to a unique and festive culinary experience. We stepped onto the sand to have a look……

Handwritten Collection – a new portfolio from Accor

Handwritten Collection – a new portfolio from Accor Accor has announced a new addition to its network of brands – Handwritten Collection is a global portfolio of bespoke hotels that offer an intimate and stylish hospitality experience… With the creation of Handwritten Collection, Accor is broadening its brand portfolio and midscale hotel offerings and will look to replicate the success…

Leaflike shares three biophilic trends for 2023

Leaflike shares three biophilic trends for 2023 Experts in planting design for luxury hotels and hospitality spaces, Leaflike shares biophilic design and trends that are set to put down roots in the year ahead… As hoteliers and the hospitality industry continue to consolidate strategic plans for the year ahead, the buzz around biophilic design remains key and the question remains:…

JW Marriott opens second property in Germany

JW Marriott opens second property in Germany JW Marriott is about to arrive in Berlin, Germany, promising a new era of hospitality with a focus on mindfulness… Opening as the brand’s second property in Germany, hot off the heals after the transformation of JW Marriott Riyadh, JW Marriott Hoetl Berlin is all about mindfulness, with its state-of-the-art wellness centre, innovative…

A hotel designed to capture 20th century Warsaw architecture

A hotel designed to capture 20th century Warsaw architecture Here’s how Tremend Architects used 20th-century Warsaw architecture as inspiration when it transformed a heritage building in the city centre into a design-led aparthotel… In the heart of business-focused, vibrant Wola district in Warsaw – on Grzybowska street – the Royal Tulip Warsaw Apartments Hotel is now open, and very much…

Santo Collection’s hotel arrivals in Santorini launching in 2023

Santo Collection’s hotel arrivals in Santorini launching in 2023 The hotel scene in Santorini, Greece, is about to get hotter, as Santo Collection moves in with new boutique resorts. Here’s what we know about the properties launched in April and May of 2023… Santo Collection is raising the temperature in Santorini, Greece, this year. Its anticipated arrivals include 20 new…

In conversation with: Patrick Speck, Global Design Leader at GROHE

In conversation with: Patrick Speck, Global Design Leader at GROHE We caught up with Patrick Speck, Global Design Leader, LIXIL, EMENA & GROHE UK to discuss the trends from sustainability to surface texture that continue to impacted on bathroom product design, along with those shaping the brand moving forwards into 2023 and beyond… While HIX tends to be a rollercoaster…

Nobu unveils 2023 hotel openings

Nobu unveils 2023 hotel openings With a strong development pipeline set for 2023, Nobu continues to grow globally with plans to open five new hotels in 2023. Properties in Rome, Marrakech, Atlantic City and Toronto are all expected to arrive to strengthen the luxury-lifestyle brand’s portfolio… This year will mark Nobu Hotels’ 10th anniversary following the opening of Nobu Hotel…

Hilton Santa Marta arrives in Colombia

Hilton Santa Marta arrives in Colombia Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Santa Marta, which will become the group’s second hotel in Colombia’s oldest Hispanic city, showcasing a design inspired by its surroundings… Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the contemporary 261-key Hilton Santa Marta is within striking distance of the beach and overlooked by the mountains of Sierra Nevada. The…

Grand Palladium Jamaica unveils new design

Grand Palladium Jamaica unveils new design Spanish hotel group Palladium which manages two hotels in Montego Bay, has announced a thorough renovation of Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa, enhancing its offering in the destination and complementing the refurbishment carried out in 2016 at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa, located within the same resort… The ambitious renovation…

Hottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q3 & Q4)

Hottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q3 & Q4) Of all the hotel openings expected to unfold in 2023, Hotel Designs has been projecting which properties will truly set new standards in hotel design and hospitality. In the second article in our special ‘hotel openings’ editorial series, Editor Hamish Kilburn gives his pick of the new hotels to look out…

Introducing Mori – a sustainable jewel in the heart of the forest

Introducing Mori – a sustainable jewel in the heart of the forest ‘Mori’, Japanese for forest, has been designed as a holiday home offering room for four people, with a clear focus on sustainability. We stepped inside to see how it was done… Mori, a property that couldn’t be more connected to nature if it tried, was built using the…

FOCUS eco fireplace wins at German Design Award 2023

FOCUS eco fireplace wins at German Design Award 2023 The new glazed version of the Gyrofocus fireplace from FOCUS, a design that has survived fashions and trends over the last fifty-plus years, has been awarded after the company reimagined the classic, bringing it bang-up-to-date whilst making it environmentally and eco-efficient… The iconic Gyrofocus by FOCUS was selected as ‘the most…

Sneak peek: a first look inside Eastwind Oliverea Valley

Sneak peek: a first look inside Eastwind Oliverea Valley Building on the success of the brand’s established properties, Eastwind Hotels is preparing to debut Eastwind Oliverea Valley, bringing its signature Scandinavian-inspired accommodations to a new corner of the Catskills… Eastwind Oliverea Valley, the third property from the portfolio’s founders Bjorn Boyer, Julija Stoliarova and Dan Cipriani, is the brand’s first…

Marriott opens its debut resort in Dubai on Palm Island

Marriott opens its debut resort in Dubai on Palm Island With a prime location on Palm Jumeirah’s West Beach, Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has announced the debut of its first resort in the United Arab Emirates – Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai… Marriott Hotels has opened its first resort in the United Arab Emirates. The…

Hottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q1 & Q2)

Hottest hotel openings expected in 2023 (Q1 & Q2) Hotel openings, developments and pipelines continue unabated with sights firmly set in 2023, on driving the hospitality industry forward in full blown creative mode by designing projects to capture our imagination. Writer Pauline Brettell starts the year off by referencing a few of the hottest hotel openings for Q1 and Q2…

Year in review: 12 months of networking from NEWH UK Chapter

Year in review: 12 months of networking from NEWH UK Chapter The NEWH UK Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with an appropriately jam-packed schedule of events designed to connect those working in the hospitality industry, and in doing so, support the next generation by raising scholarship funds for students studying interior design and architecture… NEWH is an international…

Manchester bound: The Reach at Piccadilly to open in Spring 2023

Manchester bound: The Reach at Piccadilly to open in Spring 2023 Manchester, a city that is a hive of hospitality activity, is about to welcome a new upscale hotel, known as The Reach at Piccadilly, Manchester, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Here’s what we know… Just when we thought Manchester was at capacity with its high-end, design-led hotels, along comes Marriott…

Waldorf Astoria sets its sights on Malaysia

Waldorf Astoria sets its sights on Malaysia LW Design Hong Kong has been appointed to introduce the first Waldorf Astoria to Malaysia, bringing the brand’s legendary service and unforgettable experiences to the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Here’s what we know… Tradewinds Corporation Berhad has acquired the Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, which has a longstanding history and holds fond and nostalgic…

Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuts in Morocco

Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuts in Morocco Hilton has announced the opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana, marking the first brand entry into Morocco for Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and introducing its trademark modern luxury to the historic city of Rabat… With its modern architecture and pioneering design, the luxurious 120 guestroom hotel will provide guests with a new sense of…

Year in review: 6 stand-out surface design products launched in 2022

Year in review: 6 stand-out surface design products launched in 2022 Grand architectural gestures may be what makes the design headlines, but it is often the surfaces within that make the difference and elevate a room or a space by adding layers, tones and textures. Writer Pauline Brettell takes a look back at some of the surface design products that…

Granorte on form – 3DForms that is

Granorte on form – 3DForms that is Form something new with 3DForms — the modular cork concept from Granorte that brings a unique aesthetic to walls… Designed by Alzira Peixoto and Carlos Mendonca of SimpleFormsDesign, 3DForms is a collection of three-dimensional cork wall tiles that can be arranged to bring a bespoke texture to walls and other vertical surfaces. Made…

Roundtable: utilising circadian lighting in hotel design

Roundtable: utilising circadian lighting in hotel design In Hotel Designs’ latest roundtable, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Franklite, invites leading interior and lighting designers to explore the reality of circadian lighting in hotels… With wellness continuing to be high on the hospitality design agenda – and with hotels continually looking for innovative and meaningful ways to differentiate themselves –…

9 innovative bathroom products launched in 2022

9 innovative bathroom products launched in 2022 With the design spotlight firmly focussed on both wellness and sustainability during the course of 2022, bathrooms have come out of the shadows to dominate the design stage. Writer Pauline Brettell shares the products and concepts that have caught her eye, elevated design, and in some case redefined the bathroom as we know…

Which design collaborations changed the game in 2022?

Which design collaborations changed the game in 2022? Whatever way you look at it, the projects that have been born from authentic and organic collaborations have come out on top in 2022. Highlighting just how togetherness has fuelled the industry this year, Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at some of the most stand-out and layered partnerships… Together we can.…

Year in review: top 3 projects from Leaflike

Year in review: top 3 projects from Leaflike With 2022 wrapping up, we continue our ‘year in review’ series by taking a glance back at how Leaflike has transformed hotel public areas – from standard to extraordinary – with a healthy injection of nature. Here are our top picks from its projects this year… 2022 has brought wonderful opportunities and…

Sneak peek: inside St Regis Jakarta

Sneak peek: inside St Regis Jakarta St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, recently debuted in Jakarta. Born from the distinct legacy of a brand steeped in history, St. Regis Jakarta offers guests a new viewpoint from the heart of a modern city… Every St. Regis hotel celebrates the culture and identity of its destination, and…

Year in review: remember when UNILIN unveiled this ultra sustainable oak finish?

Year in review: remember when UNILIN unveiled this ultra sustainable oak finish? Master Oak, which first entered our radar in February this year, is the multiple international award–winning decorative finish from UNILIN Panels. Here’s why we love it… Recognised for excellence in sustainability and product by DNA Paris Design Awards and the MIAW Design & Innovation Awards, Master Oak is…

TREND surfaces — green by design

TREND surfaces — green by design Sustainability is a term that has, quite rightly, become a mantra for businesses the world over in recent years, and a major factor when considering materials and suppliers. Whilst many have found themselves hastily having to make adjustments to jump on the eco-bandwagon, it is something that has always been at the very heart…

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2022 This month has been punctuated by the editorial series celebrating the publication of The Brit List 2022. Following on the designers and architects that we have already profiled, here is the third and final instalment in this series. Introducing top 25 hoteliers in Britain — individuals who have not only made…

Panel discussion: members only – exclusivity or community?

Panel discussion: members only – exclusivity or community? A panel of interior designers and hoteliers took over the stage at HIX to discuss the ever-changing arena of hotel members’ clubs, all with a nuanced take on the concept. Hamish Kilburn, Editor, Hotel Designs, moderated the conversation to dig a little deeper into the ‘members only’ model… As the conversation in the…

Meliá Hotels steps up its luxury portfolio

Meliá Hotels steps up its luxury portfolio Spanish hotel brand Meliá Hotels International, placed as the third largest hotel group in Europe, has announced that one in three hotel openings between 2023 and 2026 will be within its luxury portfolio… The luxury brand rooted in Mediterranean heritage and born in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, has announced an ambitious pipeline…

Rosapetra Spa Resort — Cortina’s new arrival

Rosapetra Spa Resort — Cortina’s new arrival Rosapetra Spa Resort is preparing to open for its first winter season under the stewardship of Relegance and The Unexpected Collection, the new Italian high-end hospitality brand founded by Antonio Onorato… The 33 key boutique hotel overlooks the Tofane massif in the Ampezzo Valley, and whilst the property will retain its existing contemporary…

By 2030, Duravit will reduce its CO2 by 20% – and here’s how

By 2030, Duravit will reduce its CO2 by 20% – and here’s how Duravit has responded to the UN climate conference COP 27, which took place last month, by amplifying its mission towards reducing CO2 by producing consciously sustainable bathrooms – from the manufacturing process right through to the end user… Even in 2022, sustainability remains a buzzword that is…

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2022 Encapsulating a diverse range of design and architectural innovation, and following swiftly on the heels of us unveiling the top 25 hotel interior designers in Britain, we present you with the top 25 hotel architects in Britain, as profiled in The Brit List 2022… What is immediately impressive when running through…

Oleg Pugachev designs new furniture collection for Ligne Roset

Oleg Pugachev designs new furniture collection for Ligne Roset New to the Ligne Roset collection for 2023, and shown for the first time during the Ligne Roset product launch at the Palais de Tokyo arts centre in Paris in June, Tambour by Oleg Pugachev has a mid-century modern aesthetic with a streamlined edge… Ligne Roset Contract, the contemporary furniture brand…

Ikos Porto Petro moves into Mallorca

Ikos Porto Petro moves into Mallorca Luxury all-inclusive Ikos Resorts has announced the addition of a seventh property to its portfolio, and its second in Spain with the new Ikos Porto Petro, opening in Mallorca… Following its successful debut on the Iberian Peninsula with the opening of Ikos Andalusia in Marbella – Estepona in May 2021, Ikos Porto Petro is…

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022 The temperature is not dropping at Hotel Designs HQ, as we migrate to far-flung destinations around the world to explore the hottest hotel openings expected in December… What a year it has been! From new islands to renovated great dames, mind-blowing hotel concepts to the hospitality industry boldly entering the metaverse –…

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai Kerzner International, independent developer and operator of hospitality and residential properties, today announced plans to open a first-of-its-kind, immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO, at One Za’abeel in Dubai in Q4 2023. Here’s what we know… The new holistic wellbeing brand SIRO, will be a key feature of…

HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse

HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse HIX 2022 was underlined by the event theme; ‘Great things will grow’ – and indeed, from the discussions on stage to the conversations on the stands the event was fuelled by a sense of positivity and purpose as the industry as a whole faces up to the challenges of net…

In conversation with: Ben Naylor, Group Operations Director, Sanderson Design Group

In conversation with: Ben Naylor, Group Operations Director, Sanderson Design Group With sustainability at the heart of the Sanderson Design Group strategy moving forward, we caught up with Ben Naylor to dig a little deeper into the groups Sustainability Pledge and find out what it actually means for SDG to ‘Live Beautiful’… To ‘Live Beautiful’ from a Sanderson Design Group…

Editor checks in: “hotels in the metaverse and beyond”

Editor checks in: “hotels in the metaverse and beyond” Headsets on. Hot off the HIX Talks stage, where he and a handful of visionaries explored why hotels are betting on cyberspace, Editor Hamish Kilburn is himself heading into the metaverse to explore how virtual spaces, in theory as well as reality, could work in harmony with physical hospitality and hotel…

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2022 was published, which profiles the leading interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain, following the projects that have completed throughout this year. Kickstarting a three-part editorial series, here are The Brit List Interior Designers of 2022… The Brit List Awards has become known…

The Wayfinder Waikiki – Hawaii, but not as you know it

The Wayfinder Waikiki – Hawaii, but not as you know it Located in the heart of the vibrant Waikiki neighbourhood of Honolulu, The Wayfinder Waikiki is inspired by the sites, stories, and heritage of Hawaii. Before it prepares to open its doors before the year closes its door, we checked in for a sneak peek… The Wayfinder Waikiki will be…

Part 69: the future of food and beverage design in hotels

We have come so far from the time when the choice is hotels was Italian or steakhouse. Today, destination restaurants and Michelin star chefs are sheltered inside some of the world’s most premium luxury hotels. But what’s next on the menu for Food and Beverage design in hotels? Alexandre Santamaria, Founder, Aware Hospitality, has a few thoughts… Guide to Hotel…

Case Study: Modieus designs for Sydneys Petersham RSL Club

Case Study: Modieus designs for Sydneys Petersham RSL Club The Petersham RSL Club has been serving the local community for almost 100 years, and has recently moved into a fabulous new facility — working with Modieus, Red Design reimagined this iconic club into a multi-use, contemporary space to rival the most luxurious of hospitality venues Sydney has to offer… The…