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Six Senses Spa Kokatas Mansions opens in Istanbul With uninterrupted views of the Bosphorus, and taking inspiration from the uniquely Turkish hammam experience, Six Senses Spa Kokatas Mansions is open and ready to pamper… Elevated above the retreat, and blending into the natural landscape, Six Senses Spa Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul is set in a beautifully restored 100-year-old stone house. Using…
read moreHow Banyan Tree Group will double its footprint of hotels by 2025 Banyan Tree Group is set to introduce five new brands into its portfolio, all flying the flag of purposeful travel. We take a look to see where they are headed… Banyan Tree Group has announced that it is set to double its footprint of 54 properties across 23…
read moreIntroducing Ona: The new bathroom collection from Roca Inspired by the Mediterranean with soft shapes and geometric lines, Roca has launched Ona, its new collection that is all about simplicity and versatility… In a typically innovative presentation, Roca went live from Barcelona with Ona, its new complete bathroom collection, in a round table launch that involved a broad range of…
read moreWith wellness and wellbeing creeping up on the agenda in modern hotels, more emphasis is being put on bathroom design to ensure these areas, within the context of the overall hotel experience, become more than practical spaces. When designing the bathroom, designers should consider creating a cohesive design narrative that compliments other areas of the hotel, especially the bedroom. Nick Brown,…
read moreIn Conversation With: Kalia Konstantinidou on hotel development in Greece After creating three unique properties in Santorini, each reflecting the spirit of its location, it was only a matter of time before KANAVA Hotels & Resorts explored wider hotel development in Greece. Pauline Brettell speaks to co-owner Kalia Konstantinidou about the group’s island-hopping development plans… KANAVA Hotels & Resorts is…
read moreShow review: What you missed at The AHC in Manchester Out with the old (venue) and in the with the new. On November 22 – 24, The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC) took shelter under a new roof, Manchester Central Convention Complex, where it welcomed more than 800 senior delegates to learn, network and party. Editor Hamish Kilburn was there to…
read moreGROHE sponsors Water Research Prize 2021 at World Architecture Festival Continuing to champion sustainability through technology and design, GROHE is proud to award the annual Water Research Prize to projects aimed at finding creative solutions for water in urban environments… Supporting architects and designers around the world in creating healthier urban landscapes during and beyond the pandemic, GROHE is proud…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design With the aim to identify how hotel lighting is evolving in the international hotel design arena, Hotel Designs, in association with Franklite, invites leading interior designers and lighting experts to partake in its next virtual roundtable. From savvy product design to advanced technology – and even the idea of vitamin D lighting solutions –…
read moreHotel La Tour to open in Milton Keynes Dedicated to enhancing and supporting the development of the town, economically and environmentally, with its modern build emphasising sustainability from the ground-up Hotel La Tour is set to open in its doors in April 2022… With planning permission secured in 2018, Hotel La Tour is finally gearing up to opening its doors.…
read moreHIX panel discussion: Designing hospitality for the ‘WFHotel’ generation One of the stand-out moments from HIX 2021 was undoubtedly the installations that were displayed in the Hotel Tomorrow gallery. Designed collaboratively by Conran and Partner, Areen Design and stroop design, the aim was to reflect the coming together of co-working spaces and hotels. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who spent six months…
read moreAmada Colossos Resort – large in size, made personal by design To understand whether or not a hotel on a ‘colossos’ scale can still create a boutique look and feel, editor Hamish Kilburn travelled to the Greek island of Rhodes – known as the Island of Sun – to check in to the 699-key Amada Colossos Resort… The most eastern…
read moreOD Hotels set to open its first hotel in Madrid Ocean Drive Madrid, a new design led boutique hotel under the OD Hotels brand, will be opening right in the heart of Spains capital city in February 2022, allowing guests to truly connect to the location. Pauline Brettell steps off the Plaza, and into the lobby to have a closer…
read moreLive from HIX: Grohe launches its cradle to cradle products Marking the first industry exhibition for GROHE since the onset of the pandemic, HIX is also the first event where the brands newly accredited Cradle to Cradle Certified products are on show. We headed over to stand 7 to learn more… Shortlisted at The Brit List Awards 2021 in The…
read moreLive from HIX: Hypnos unveils new mattress in Hospitality Origins Collection First unveiled at the Independent Hotel Show, the stylish and sustainable Hospitality Origins Collection by Hypnos has been turning heads at HIX Event. Editor Hamish Kilburn heads over to stand 28 to learn more about the brand’s second new product, the Woolsleepers Pillow Top mattress… Hypnos Contract Beds is…
read moreLive from HIX: Roca showcases new smart products It’s all about smart design and sustainability on stand 4 with Roca – from the fabrication of the stand itself, to the brand’s latest products and projects on display… Roca, known for design led bathroom products which combine innovation and product knowledge with a respect for the environment, have kept sustainability as…
read moreCult Hotels and Hypnos collaborate in pursuit of sustainable luxury Cult Hotels’ ambition to bring its game-changing new concept to the market includes providing guests with an exceptional sleep experience with Hypnos Contract Beds… Cult Hotels is the brainchild of Julian Dunkerton, Co-Founder of fashion giant Superdry and the highly successful Cotswold’s hotel and restaurant portfolio, The Lucky Onion. Dunkerton…
read moreUnveiled: The latest brands to join the Red Sea development With the highly anticipated Red Sea Project getting underway, we thought we would take a look at the nine leading hotel brands who are now on board and set to join the Red Sea party… The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project,…
read moreCase study: Designing the bathrooms inside The Londoner Synonymous with luxury, Edwardian Hotels’ The Londoner, which takes urban hospitality in Leicester Square to new lavish heights, specified AXOR brassware throughout the ‘super boutique’ hotel – from its guestrooms and suites to its destination spa (and all wellness areas in-between)… London’s first super boutique hotel in Leicester Square, The Londoner is…
read moreDiving into the spirit of the Algarve at Quinta do Lago It’s all about the weather and wellness – sustainability and sunshine – in this corner of Portugal. Pauline Brettell checks in to The Magnolia Hotel to explore all that is on offer at the Quinta do Lago resort, where the natural beauty of the Ria Formosa Park combines seamlessly with…
read moreMollie’s Motel & Diner: 100 new sites planned for next 10 years Following the successful launch of two Mollie’s, the new, affordable motel and diner concept has appointed leisure property specialist, Fleurets, to support ambitious plans to expand to 100 sites over the next 10 years through site search and acquisition, both in roadside and city centre locations… Originally conceived…
read moreroom2 to open world’s first fully net zero hometel Setting new standards in environmental responsibility for the global industry, hometel brand room2 is set to open the world’s first fully net zero hotel in Chiswick, West London on December 1, 2021. We thought we would look a little closer at what this actually means… room2 is the UK’s first hometel…
read moreIn pictures: Inside The Brit List Awards 2021 The winners of The Brit List Awards 2021 were announced last night, inside a spectacular setting. The evening, which included more than 500 designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and brands, was full of glamour and a fair amount of glitter. Pauline Brettell and editor Hamish Kilburn were at the centre of the action…
read moreSneak peek inside ME Barcelona Meliá Hotels International has announced the Spanish brand’s first five-star hotel opening in Barcelona in more than a decade, with the 164-key ME Barcelona set to open on November 25, 2021. Pauline Brettell went behind closed doors to have a look inside… Situated in the heart of Barcelona, on the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, ME…
read moreYOTEL moves into Manchester Global hotel brand YOTEL, renowned for challenging the status quo of the traditional hotel stay, is bringing its innovative hospitality concept to the city centre of Manchester, this month as the brand opens its newest hotel in Deansgate. We thought we would take a closer look… Rebranding the Qbic hotel on the corner of iconic Deansgate…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2021: The winners’ story Celebrating a new era in hotel design and hospitality – the new roaring ’20s – The Brit List Awards 2021 crowned nine individuals and brands at its glamorous awards ceremony on November 3, 2021. From pioneering designers to campaigning hoteliers, forward-thinking architects and innovative products and brands in-between, meet your winners… The…
read moreWinners of The Brit List Awards 2021 unveiled On November 3, The Brit List Awards 2021 welcomed more than 500 interior designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers when it took over London’s famous cabaret venue, PROUD Embankment, for an awards ceremony unlike any other, which crowned nine individual winners and celebrated the UK remaining a leading international hotel design and…
read moreCase Study: Designing bespoke beds inside Pan Pacific London With its proactive approach to environmental sustainability and wellness, Pan Pacific London gives centre stage to a bespoke bed in every guestroom and suite… Located in Liverpool Street, Pan Pacific London is the first European property from the Singaporean hotel group, and takes understated luxury to new heights – the 43-storey…
read moreCovid-19 & Brexit: Designing a common sense approach to moving forward Exclusive: As the Festival of Hospitality gained momentum, editor Hamish Kilburn sat in the audience of what was one of the most honest and open panel discussions of the year, moderated by procurement expert Kerri Lewis which explored how the hotel design and hotel development sectors of the industry…
read moreInside Rosewood Villa Magna, the brand’s debut hotel in Spain Set in the heart of the Spanish capital city’s distinguished Salamanca district, the reimagined icon, now Rosewood Villa Magna, represents a milestone for the brand as well as Madrid’s hospitality landscape. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look inside… In July this year, we released the news that the Rosewood Hotels…
read moreIn the next article within the editorial series, Editor Hamish Kilburn and Giles Fuchs, Owner of Burgh Island Hotel, explain how designers and hoteliers can revamp their look and feel while also being sensitive to their building’s history and heritage… For many hotels, their individuality and charm is rooted in deep historical connections. In the wake of the pandemic, the…
read moreLess than two weeks until Workplace Design Show 2021 In under two weeks, the much-anticipated Workspace Design Show will open its doors for the first time, welcoming the commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s places of work at London’s Business Design Centre from November 4 – 5, 2021… Workplace Design Show will be the first UK exhibition in…
read moreA young designer’s interview: Q&A with David Mason, Director, Scott Brownrigg In the second interview in an exclusive series between Hotel Designs and NEWH UK Chapter, that aims to bridge the generation gap between designers and architects, editor Hamish Kilburn moderates an interview between young designer Marissa Miltiadous and David Mason, Head of Hospitality at Scott Brownrigg… It’s a hard-knock…
read moreIntroducing Ledsc4. Good lighting makes spaces worth living through emotion, comfort and care. For the past 50 years, the lighting company has been dedicated to developing a culture of light in which design, technology, and sustainability come together to offer the best lighting solution for your indoor and outdoor projects. Image credit: Ledsc4 Image credit: Ledsc4 People spend 90 per…
read moreLocke opens hotel in sustainable development in Cambridge Locke, the pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand from edyn, opens its ninth property. Turing Locke, a new 180-key hotel, is situated in the heart of Cambridge’s sustainable new development, Eddington…. The opening of Turing Locke, in the heart of Cambridge’s sustainable new development, Eddington, marks the continued international growth of Locke (by edyn),…
read moreCase study: Creating a biophilic design scheme inside Pan Pacific London If you have managed to poke your head through the doors of the recently opened Pan Pacific London then you will have noticed the hotel has created a calming first impression that fuses together a paired-back, dare we say minimalist look and feel with modern hospitality. The brand behind…
read moreExploring the newly opened Six Senses Shaharut Fitting seamlessly into this austere landscape the Six Senses Shaharut, Israel’s first luxury property in the Negev Desert, manages to combine an extreme luxury that fits seamlessly into the equally extreme environment out of which it organically emerges. Pauline Brettell writes… With its secluded setting, Six Sense Shaharut sits on the edge of…
read moreEditor checks in: The unethical merry-go-round in design I want to jump off Somewhere between furious and frustrated are where editor Hamish Kilburn’s emotions currently sit after learning about the inexcusably unethical design processes behind many products that are in demand of being specified in hotel design projects globally. But will the industry wake up to realise the human cost…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Ethical lighting solutions With the aim to put ethical lighting – and not just sustainability – under the spotlight, Hotel Designs’ latest virtual roundtable welcomes Chris Stimson, Founder of lighting brand Well-Lit, and a handful of leading designers and lighting experts to explore ethical product design. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For years now, the buzzword that is ‘sustainability’…
read morePan Pacific London – a new luxury wellness hotel is born There is no doubt that Pan Pacific London was one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings in London in 2021. With the hotel now open, following a spectacular opening party, it’s time to experience what luxury and wellness at new heights really feels like… Following what has been…
read moreVideo exclusive: The making of The Other House (part 1) The first video in our exclusive concept-to-completion series with The Other House takes a tour inside what will soon be its first hotel – AKA, residents’ club. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to the brand’s CEO and the design team, which including Bergman Design House and architecture firm Falconer Chester Hall,…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Surface design trends The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by and filmed from Minotti London, invited world renowned designers, architects and hospitality experts to, once again, define the point of hotel design on an global scale while keeping the conversation flowing throughout. The third session of the day looked at interior design surface trends… Trends… not the most…
read moreShortlist announced for Independent Hotel Show Awards 2021 The shortlist has been revealed and public voting is now open for the 9th annual Independent Hotel Show Awards, which celebrate the highly skilled professionals working in the UK independent and boutique hotel sector… The results of the Independent Hotel Show Awards, along with the winners of the Good Hotel Guide’s César Award, will be announced on…
read moreWhat you need to know about Mosaico’s two new collections In the last 18 months, surface brand Mosaico has launched two new collections to its portfolio. Following the brand delivering an impressive Product Watch Pitch at our recent Hotel Designs LIVE event, we wanted to know more about the latest additions in the P-Saico and Cut Up ranges… Mosaico has…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A design assault on the senses Watch, on-demand, our exclusive panel discussion that was broadcasted recently on the Hotel Designs LIVE platform. To launch the virtual event, which took place on August 10 at the Minotti London showroom, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed world-renowned designers and hospitality experts to explore sensory design in hospitality (scroll down…
read moreHotel concepts: Wild & wonderful hotel developments To celebrate this month’s feature of ‘hotel concepts’, editor Hamish Kilburn puts some interesting hotel developments under the spotlight – some more realistic than others – that are currently on his radar… As with any brief to source new and truly innovative ideas, to find hotel concepts that were really going against the…
read moreSpeakers announced for Independent Hotel Show London Independent Hotel Show London, presented by James Hallam, is returning with a bang as it announces an impressive speaker line-up for its ninth edition, taking place at Olympia London on October 4 – 5 2021. Hotel Designs, a proud media partner for the show, will also be taking part… The packed two–day seminar…
read moreIt’s ‘show time’: Ruby Hotels arrives in Cologne, Germany Ruby Hotels, which shelters the well-known ‘lean luxury’ hospitality concept, has opened a 186-key hotel in Cologne.“Ruby goes Late-Night” is now the motto at Ruby Ella – and becomes the brand’s 11th hotel property… Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand that first launched in 2013 with the innovative ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy,…
read moreBed trends: A post-pandemic insight into future guestrooms One of the hardest-hit trades during the pandemic has been the hotel industry, however things are looking up with bookings for UK staycations jumping by a record 300 per cent following the announcement of the lockdown roadmap in February[1]. To celebrate our ‘beds’ feature for August, we ask Richard Naylor, Group Sustainable…
read moreIn Conversation With: Amtico’s hotel specialist, Sarah Thorpe Covid-19 has presented everyone with new and difficult challenges, but the hotel and hospitality sectors have been particularly hard hit. Sarah Thorpe, one of Amtico’s hotel specialists, sat down with Hotel Designs to talk about some of the hot topics affecting industry designers and specifiers… Hotel Designs: What are some of the…
read moreDesign London to make its London Design Festival debut in September Look alive, London! Design London will make its London Design Festival debut in creative Greenwich from September 22 – 25, 2021. Here’s what we know about the trade show… Anticipation is building around the reopening of events and Design London is among the shows that are gearing up to…
read moreWeekly digest: Maldives dip, the power of smart design & 3D printing at its best Well hello there! You’re just in time to catch this week’s rendition of the ‘weekly digest’, which is essentially the only article you need to read in order to keep up to date with all the latest happenings on the hotel design stage. I’m Hamish…
read more5 minutes with: Interior designer Biagio Forino Following the recent unveil of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice’s new rooms and suites, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the designer who brought the iconic project to life within the heritage building. With sustainability and materiality key focuses of the design ethos and brief, Studio Forino’s Biagio Forino was in his element, staying…
read moreLXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in Seychelles Situated on southern Mahé’s pristine beachfront, the island oasis, Mango House, LXR Hotels & Resorts’ debut property in Seychelles promises guests a bespoke barefoot luxury experience… LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has the opening of Mango House Seychelles, a hotel we first teased our readers with in January. The…
read moreA young architect’s Q&A: Jestico + Whiles’ James Dilley In collaboration with our friends at NEWH UK Chapter, we have launched an editorial series that is aimed to bring together established designers and architects with those who are at the beginning of their career. For our first Q&A in the series, we invited young architect James Ingram to interview James…
read moreWellness in design: tips from designer Shalini Misra Ahead of her anticipated appearance at Hotel Designs LIVE, where she will join a panel of experts to discuss surface design, we caught up with interior designer Shalini Misra in order to understand how wellness and design are working together in this new era of lifestyle, luxury and wellness… Interior designer Shalini…
read moreVirtual roundtable: How F&B hospitality is evolving in 2021 & beyond For all brands working in hospitality, shutting up shop due to Covid-19 was a hard pill to swallow. But could F&B hospitality emerge from this crisis evolved and better shaped for the new demand of modern travellers and locals alike? Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with LUQEL, gathers some…
read moreRPW Design: A look back on its iconic hotel design projects In case you haven’t heard, leading hospitality design firm RPW Design became the latest casualty of the pandemic recently after its Managing Director Ariane Steinbeck announced that she had put the company into administration. With Steinbeck’s blessing, editor Hamish Kilburn reflects (past and present) on some of the hospitality…
read moreGROHE supports energy and water saving with first digitally enhanced tap Global bathroom and kitchen fittings brand GROHE, with sustainability as one of its core pillars, has upgrades its GROHE Plus collection of basin taps, which now offer precise control of water temperature with integrated LED display, environmentally conscious water consumption thanks to sensor-activated Eco Spray and an architectural silhouette…
read moreInside Graduate Hotels’ debut property in New York Designed by Stonehill Taylor and Snøhetta, Graduate Roosevelt Island becomes the Graduate Hotels’ 29th property and marks the brand’s arrival in New York City. With an arrival experience unlike any other (literally with a 12-foot sculpture greeting guests checking in), let’s take a look inside the 18-storey, 224-key design-led hotel… Created for…
read moreProduct watch: New Kaldewei washbasins bring sensuality to the bathroom Bathroom brand Kaldewei is expanding its washbasin range to include elegant shapes and colours. The washbasins are endlessly multifaceted, with fine accents or eye-catching effects; but at the heart of each model is the sustainable and hygienic material steel enamel… The latest washbasins to be launched from Kaldewei are versatile,…
read moreVirtual hotel design masterclass: The science of sleep In late May, 2021, Hotel Designs invited a handful of designers and hotel experts to speak at a virtual roundtable on sleep performance, in association with Silentnight Group. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who moderated the session that naturally turned into a masterclass, writes… In a recent article exclusively published on Hotel Designs, Hannah…
read moreAccor Design Awards – and the winners are… During the Accor Design Awards – a global campaign – design students pushed conventional boundaries to redefine the services and guest experience that will ultimately shape the hospitality landscape of tomorrow. Editor Hamish Kilburn, who was on this year’s judging panel, has more about this year’s winners… First launched in in 2016,…
read moreIn Conversation With: Alex Tredez on designing The Lost Poet In an exclusive interview, editor Hamish Kilburn meets Alex Tredez, the lead designer of The Lost Poet, a new boutique hotel that shelters oodles of quirky and local personality. Ahead of it opening as a ‘modern interpretation of a traditional guest house’ on London’s Portobello Road, we took a sneak…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in June 2021 From re-imagined landmarks to Portobello boltholes and new hospitality hotspots, here’s your ultimate guide on the hottest, must-visit hotels that are opening in June 2021, just in time for the summer season to start. Editor Hamish Kilburn continues our VIP Arrivals series as international travel and hospitality open up once more… A…
read moreInterior Design & Architecture Summit: Speakership line up finalised Hotel Designs’ first meet-the-buyer event since the pandemic started, Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) takes place on June 30 at Hilton London Canary Wharf – designers and architects wishing to attend, free of charge, need to email Alex King (limited spaces available). As well as a day of meaningful face-to-face…
read moreNEWH La Pause: A panel discussion on Biophillia in design Following Hotel Designs becoming an official media partner for NEWH, editor Hamish Kilburn was asked to moderate the UK Chapter’s next webinar in the La Pause series, which discussed biophilic design solutions. Rita Bancroft shares her highlights… The popular La Pause webinar series developed by the UK, Paris and Milan…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Raising the floor in lifestyle As we enter what is no doubt going to be considered as ‘a new era of lifestyle’, Hotel Designs, in association with flooring brand Milliken, welcomes world-leading designers from around the globe to explore how the lane for lifestyle in hotel design and hospitality is widening. Editor Hamish Kilburn chairs the discussion… As…
read moreThe Other House: The new luxury/lifestyle brand ‘revolutionising hospitality’ Naomi Heaton, CEO of The Portfolio Club, dropped the name of the company’s new lifestyle brand and residents’ clubs during a panel discussion at Hotel Designs LIVE. The Other House will launch in the Spring of 2022 with a stunning property in South Kensington. Then, in 2023, London’s famed Covent Garden…
read moreIn pictures: The Grove shelters masterful revamp from Martin Hulbert Design Guests checking in to The Grove in Hertfordshire, England, can expect a ‘transformed and elevated experience’, following a recent renovation to public areas and guestrooms which was led by award-winning design studio Martin Hulbert Design… In just a few days time, on May 17, The Grove, which is a…
read more19 of the most incredible hotels around the world We’re jumpstarting your Monday with positive energy as we remind you (and ourselves) why we fell love with incredible hotels and one-off travel experiences the first place. We’re doing this by teasing your travel senses with these extraordinary examples of architecture, design and hospitality. Edited by Hamish Kilburn… Whether it’s been…
read moreSneak peek: Inside Six Senses Ibiza Catapulting the Balearic Island into a different league, Six Senses Ibiza will offer a way of life that embraces music, culture, art, spirituality, fashion, wellness and sustainability. Hotel Designs gets an early check-in before it officially opens in July… Following the opening of the brand’s latest hotel in Botanique in Brazil, Six Senses has unveiled…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 54: HOW VIRTUAL REALITY CAN TRANSFORM THE HOTEL EXPERIENCE Agnieszka Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of Decorilla Online Interior Design, reveals how virtual reality (VR) can transform hotel design and the hospitality industry… Guide to Hotel Design Even before we were stripped of many fundamental aspects of our regular lives due to the pandemic,…
read moreHilton London Metropole to ‘radically’ transform guest experience Hospitality design firm Perkins&Will have been appointed to completely refurbish Hilton London Metropole, which is the largest Hilton outside of the USA… As part of a multimillion-pound renovation, Hilton London Metropole has briefed design firm Perkins&Will to ‘radically transform the guest experience’. The renovation, which due to be completed by summer 2021,…
read moreINNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Gran Via opens The new 117-key hotel in Madrid is the result of the total renovation of the old TRYP Cibeles Hotel, which is situated in one of the liveliest districts in the capital, with an abundance of local art and culture that connects with the essence of the INNSIDE by Meliá brand… At number 34…
read moreProduct Watch: The Seasons Collection by Siminetti During Hotel Designs LIVE on February 23, Siminetti, which was a Product Watch Pitch Partner at the event, unveiled the sustainable and luxurious Seasons Collection… “Hotel Designs LIVE was a fantastic experience for us; seeing the best the hospitality industry has to offer all in one place,” said Simon Powell CEO of Siminetti.…
read moreWeekly briefing: Hyatt milestones, a D.C. check-in & HD Live returns Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing, a safe place where you can catch up on all the hottest hotel design and hospitality stories from the last couple of days. This week’s round-up includes our latest hotel review and your chance to join us for free at Hotel…
read moreIn Conversation With: Atlas Concorde on surface design In the wake of Hotel Designs’ spotlight on surfaces throughout the month of February, editor Hamish Kilburn gets a behind-the-scenes perspective of one of the leading ceramic surface brands in the industry. Matteo Martini, UK & Northern Europe Sales Director at Atlas Concorde, joins Kilburn to explore surface trends, creative materials and…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The new era of wellness The final session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, focused the lens on wellness. Armed with the knowledge shared in the previous sessions, editor Hamish Kilburn invited world-renowned designers and architects to discuss how wellbeing should be sheltered in hotel design… The third Hotel Designs LIVE…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Bespoke possibilities in luxury design To specify or not to specify, that was the initial question that editor Hamish Kilburn put forward to our expert panel of designers and lighting masterminds for our latest roundtable, in association with bespoke lighting brand Dernier & Hamlyn, on bespoke possibilities in luxury design… There are a plethora of well-documented benefits linked…
read moreMore than 12,000 designers & architects tuned in to ‘GROHE X’ Dubbed the ‘industry’s answer to Netflix’ – and we can see why now – GROHE X launched this week and attracted more than 12,000 visitors to explore the Grohe hub. Following the impressive start, things are just getting started as editor Hamish Kilburn prepares to host two sessions today…
read moreIndustry insight: Redesigning an already ‘recognisable’ hotel (part 1) Do owners and the project designers feel the pressure of redesigning an established hotel where a previous brand had found its rightful place in an area of a city? Tom Bishop, Director of Project Management at Concert, explores… Taking a popular hotel and creating a new chapter of the story through…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sense of sound in hotel design The third session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, turned the audience’s attention towards sound. Going deeper than simply discussing acoustics, editor Hamish Kilburn invited a leading designer, architect and sound architect to explore sound’s role in hotel design and hospitality… Designers, architects and the…
read moreIn Conversation With: Lucienne Walpole, Vice President, SB Architects SB Architects recently appointed Lucienne Walpole as the firm’s new Vice President. Following Walpole’s participation in Hotel Designs LIVE conference, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the architect to learn more… Since joining SB Architects in 2007, Lucienne Walpole has played a valuable role on the design team for a number…
read moreKaldewei launches Digital Innovation Summit 2021 Kaldewei invites designers, architects and hoteliers to the Global Digital Innovation Summit 2021, which will feature 60 talks, 100 speakers on engaging topics and innovations in 14 languages… International architecture and design trends, sustainability, first-hand industry insight and product innovations are on the agenda at the Kaldewei Digital Innovation Summit 2021 from March 22…
read moreFeature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels? If there’s one phrase that’s inspired equal parts optimism and frustration this year in hotel design, it’s the idea of a green recovery, writes Amrit Naru, Studio Director, ADP Architecture… Last July, the UK government’s announcement of a funding boost to help with green industry was met with a mixed reception, and…
read moreProduct watch: Wood flooring from sustainably managed forests Havwoods, which recently presented a Product Watch Pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE during a panel discussion on the topic of sustainability, has introduced HavSeal stamp of approval to further encourage sustainable and responsible procurement of wood flooring within its supply chain… Environmentally sustainable design is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the…
read moreSaving energy: Utility Team launches ‘game-changing’ software Utility Team has officially launched its new ARC (Automated Response Command) energy efficiency software. The energy-saving solution was designed and built to optimise the cooling loads of commercial and industrial chiller plant… Utility Team has launched its new ARC energy efficiency software following live field tests of the new ARC software from across…
read moreEarly check in: MarBella Elix, a design hotel inspired by the sea The latest design hotel to arrive in the MarBella Collection portfolio, MarBella Elix, which is about to open on the mainland of Greece, is the brainchild of Konstantinos Kydoniatis and Dimitris Thomopoulos… MarBella Elix, which Hotel Designs first took a sneak peek of early last year, is an…
read more5 minutes with: Mark Harper, Head of Design at Dernier & Hamlyn Ahead of Hotel Designs’ next roundtable, in association with Dernier & Hamlyn, on bespoke possibilities in luxury design, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the brand’s Head of Design, Mark Harper to understand bespoke lighting’s role in tomorrow’s hotel… Mark Harper is Head of Design at bespoke lighting…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The hotel experience 10 years from now To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on February 23, editor Hamish Kilburn hosted a panel discussion with leading designers and architects entitled: Floor 20, room 31, which virtually checked in to the hotel experience 10 years from now… On February 23, 2021, Hotel Designs‘ editor Hamish Kilburn returned to host…
read moreBring your vision to life and make it sustainable Leaflike is on a quest to help customers with their sustainability agenda, switching to recycled planters, introducing hydroculture planting, flower rejuvenation programmes and green walls… Leaflike saw an increasing trend for sustainability within the Christmas packages last year, from a decorative tree made with recycled glass bottles at the Holiday Inn…
read moreGROHE launches ‘GROHE X’, a new digital experience hub In an industry-first, On March 16, 2021, Hotel Designs will join LIXIL EMENA to launch a digital platform enabling visitors to experience exclusive GROHE brand insights and product news first-hand… With GROHE X, LIXIL EMENA launches an industry-first digital platform for its leading global sanitary brand, GROHE. Visitors to the hub…
read moreGeberit launches Hotel Guest Experience Report Bathroom designer and manufacturer, Geberit, has launched a Hotel Guest Experience book in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading architects and design experts… The exclusive publication examines what the future may hold for hotel guest experience, exploring the challenges facing future design in the wake of Covid-19 and the complex changing needs of…
read moreNew architectural wrap patterns now available from William Smith William Smith Group leads the way in architectural wrap solutions with 500 3M DI-NOC patterns now in stock… A major investment in 3M DI-NOC stock now places a choice of 500 patterns (half the entire 1000 pattern collection) at the fingertips of William Smith Architextural division’s customers. All stock is available…
read moreHow surface design can elevate guest experience With public healthcare in the spotlight like never before, the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging hoteliers to rethink the entire guest experience. Here we hear from Harris Jackson on the role of surface design… From bringing the outside in to focusing on building a sense of community, wellness is high on the agenda for…
read moreIn pictures: Inside Six Senses Botanique, Brazil The latest hotel to open in the Six Senses portfolio lies at the confluence of three river valleys in the heart of the Mantiqueira Mountains in Brazil. Hotel Designs takes a sneaky look inside… Bookmarked by our editorial team as one of 2021’s hottest hotel openings, Six Senses Botanique, Brazil, which has been…
read moreSeychelles debut for Waldorf Astoria and Canopy by Hilton Hilton has announced to bring its iconic luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, as well as lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to the Seychelles in 2023… Things are heating up in the development team at Hilton Hotels after the company has signed for two hotel brand debuts in the Seychelles.…
read moreHypnos awarded carbon-neutral certification Bed manufacturer Hypnos has been awarded The Planet Mark – Carbon Neutral Certification for its decade-long commitment to carbon-neutral production… Royal warrant holder and leading sustainable sleep brand, Hypnos, has announced that its decade-long commitment to carbon neutrality and environmentally-friendly product design has been recognised with a prestigious The Planet Mark – Carbon Neutral Certification. Having…
read moreHow will the pandemic affect hotel design and development? Tom Bishop, Director of Project Management at Concert, is here to offer some clarity and perspective on the current Covid-19 situation and answer how the pandemic will impact the hotel design community… Using the word ‘post’ in the title seems very optimistic when we consider the current situation. Covid-19 has had…
read moreFun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.
Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.
Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.
Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.
Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office
Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.
Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.
Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.
Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!
Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.