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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is putting down roots in Napa Valley Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced announced the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio – slated for 2027, Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Residences Calistoga will create its space in the iconic California wine country… Envisioned as a living ecosystem where experimentation is embraced and rejuvenation takes shape, Rosewood Calistoga…
read moreRosewood Hotels & Resorts makes a move into Alpine hospitality Slated to open in December 2025, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, the brand’s first property in the French Alps… Located in a prime spot in Courchevel 1850, one of the world’s most sought-after ski destinations, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin signals Rosewood’s…
read moreRosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced a return to Turtle Creek Dallas with its fifth standalone residential development. Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek, pays tribute to the brand’s birthplace with a design that embraces the destination’s unique history and natural beauty… Turtle Creek, Dallas is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable…
read moreRosewood Hotels to arrive in Rome in 2023 Rosewood Hotels has announced that it will open a 157-key luxury hotel in Rome in 2023, which will become the brand’s 11th property in Europe. Here’s what we know… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, has been appointed by real estate firm Antirion SGR to…
read moreRosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage Le Guanahani St. Barth The iconic Caribbean resort on St. Barth will reveal a comprehensive refurbishment under the Rosewood flag, which is expected to be completed and revealed in Spring 2021… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will manage St. Barth’s renowned retreat, Le Guanahani, which is set to reopen in Spring 2021 following an extensive…
read moreA new global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is established at the most distinguished address in its home city of Hong Kong… Rosewood Hong Kong has opened as a magnificent new ultra-luxury property in the heart of the Victoria Dockside district on the shores of Victoria Harbour. Situated on one of Hong Kong’s most significant waterfront locations in Tsim Sha Tsui – Kowloon’s dynamic, culturally compelling heart – the property…
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 moreRosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that Delta Group has chosen it to manage Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, Canada.The hotel is now known as Rosewood Hotel Georgia and is currently undergoing a full restoration and is scheduled to reopen in early 2011. The property will feature 154 guest rooms and a separate 48-storey residential tower to be completed in 2012.…
read moreRed Sea Global opens Rosewood AMAALA Red Sea Global (RSG), has announced the opening of Rosewood AMAALA at Triple Bay on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Red Sea coast. The opening marks another milestone in the company’s strategy to establish AMAALA as the Kingdom’s flagship wellness destination… Inspired by the natural beauty of the Red Sea and the mountains of Tabuk, the…
read moreSneak peek: Rosewood Courchevel Slated to open this December, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin marks Rosewood’s debut winter resort and its second property in mainland France… Situated within the Jardin Alpin enclave of Courchevel 1850, one of the world’s most iconic ski destinations, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin reimagines the glamour of Courchevel’s 1960s golden age while embracing the vibrant…
read moreStarwood Hotels appoints Stéphanie Segaux as Vice President of Development EMEA Sustainable hotel brand management company Starwood Hotels has appointed Stéphanie Segaux as Vice President of Development for the EMEA region… Based in Amsterdam, Segaux will spearhead Starwood Hotels’ development strategy in this key area of expansion, reporting to Chief Development Officer Abhay Bakaya and collaborating closely with regional teams…
read moreRosewood reimagined – a bold new visual identity Evolving from a luxury hospitality brand to a broader lifestyle forum, Rosewood has announced a milestone re-brand as it enters a new era of luxury, defined by personalised and immersive guest experiences, digital transformation, and a reenergised brand identity… Since the brand’s inception in 1979, each Rosewood location has been built to…
read moreHot off the press – The Chancery Rosewood opens its doors London’s newest cultural destination, The Chancery, has made its much-anticipated grand opening today – introducing a design icon, reborn for a new era following an extraordinary architectural restoration led by British architect Sir David Chipperfield… The Chancery Rosewood is set within the historic former U.S Embassy on Grosvenor Square…
read moreRosewood strengthens residential team with new appointment for Residential Global Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Jenni Benzaquen as Senior Vice President of Residential, Global, signalling the next phase of the group’s fast-expanding residential portfolio and cementing its strategic vision of becoming the global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle… The appointment of Jenni Benzaquen underscores the Group’s…
read moreRosewood announces landmark debut in Dubai Scheduled to open in 2029, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced its forthcoming debut in Dubai with the opening of Rosewood Dubai, alongside Rosewood Residences Dubai… Rosewood Dubai and Rosewood Residences will both be set in Peninsula Dubai, an upcoming landmark destination within the city’s most prestigious waterfront district. The project is owned by…
read moreQatar through the cultural lens of Rosewood Doha Rosewood Doha is open, and reflecting the spirit of Qatar through a perspective that is thoughtfully modern and profoundly rooted… Rosewood Doha has opened its doors at the forefront of Lusail. Much more than a hotel, it is a destination of experience, meaning, and memory—inviting guests to explore the intersection of Qatar’s…
read moreRosewood Bermuda appoints Patrick Graham as new Managing Director Rosewood Bermuda, the luxury island resort within the exclusive Tucker’s Point community, has appointed Patrick Graham as the new Managing Director, bringing more than 20 years of global hospitality experience to the iconic Bermuda resort… In this new role as Managing Director, Graham will oversee all facets of Rosewood Bermuda’s operations, ensuring…
read moreRosewood announces two new global appointments Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the appointment of two new corporate executives who will reinforce its strategic vision, and further elevate its operational strengths… Stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer, Rosewood Hotel Group, Anthony Ingham will begin his term on September 1, 2025, reporting directly to Sonia Cheng, the Group’s Chief Executive…
read moreRosewood Amsterdam – the return of a landmark Situated within the historic former Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam, preparing to open its doors June 2025, marks the brand’s debut in the Netherlands… After ten-years in the making, the city’s former Palace of Justice now welcomes a new era, as Rosewood Amsterdam gives this important landmark back to the city. Built…
read moreRosewood Miyakojima unveiled Rosewood Miyakojima, slated for March 2025, will mark Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ first Japanese property, inviting guests to explore an unseen side of Japan while pioneering a new era of ultra-luxury hospitality on this remote island paradise in Okinawa… Nestled amidst sugarcane fields in the north of the island and overlooking Oura Bay with direct access to…
read moreRosewood Exuma – a private island in the Rosewood pipeline Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Exuma – a pristine archipelago of 365 islands in the Bahamas – as the latest addition to the brand’s Caribbean portfolio with the announcement of Rosewood Exuma… Exuma has long been a haven for sophisticated globetrotters and seafarers and Rosewood Exuma – slated for…
read moreRosewood Residences establishes a new benchmark for luxury living in Los Cabos Rosewood Hotels & Resorts continues with its pipeline of accelerated residential growth with the announcement of Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse in Los Cabos, Mexico… Stretching across 550 acres on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the striking Sea of Cortez meets the vast expanse of the…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2024 Travelling from Budapest to Jaipur, with a few stops in-between, we take a look at some of July’s most talked about new hotels opening… This months hottest hotel openings has something of the 19th century Grande Tour about it as it traverses some of the worlds cultural capitals. Find inspiration in a…
read moreA reimagined Rosewood Hotel Georgia Renowned as Vancouver’s most fashionable retreat, Rosewood Hotel Georgia has reopened following an extensive five-month renovation to unveil reimagined culinary concepts and luxury rooms and suites… Meticulously curated to serve as the ultimate gathering place for culturally minded travellers and local aesthetes, Rosewood Hotel Georgia celebrates the history and heritage of Vancouver within a modern…
read moreRosewood Schloss Fuschl unveils a tapestry of timeless luxury On the edge of the majestic Austrian Alps, the new Rosewood Schloss Fuschl unfolds against the backdrop of centuries past, where the air is infused with the echoes of history… Slated for July, the doors of the latest addition to the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts portfolio will soon open, extending a…
read moreEverything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece Rosewood Hotels & Resorts embraces Mediterranean living by announcing that the hotel group will open its first hotel in Greece in 2025. Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, shares everything we know, including which island Rosewood Blue Palace will be located on and who has been appointed as interior designer… Known…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn digs deep to identify what will be the hottest hotels opening in September 2023. This month’s round-up of hotel openings includes arrivals in Munich, Bhutan, Macau, London, Japan and Sri Lanka… The hottest hotel openings in September 2023 – Hotel Designs‘ VIP arrivals, as we crown them – have…
read moreRosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria Rosewood Munich, the first German property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, is slated to open end of September, bringing with it a combination of magnificent architecture, state-of-the-art design and unparalleled experiences. It will mark the seventh property in Europe for the group and the 32nd in the collection,…
read moreHello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an extensive redesign in its hotel in Kona, on the ‘big island’, imagined by Greg Warner of Walker Warner Architects, and San Francisco-based interior design firm, NICOLEHOLLIS… Nestled on the sacred and spiritual lands of Kaʻūpūlehu on The Big Island of Hawaii, Kona Village,…
read moreRosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2027. Here’s what we know… The location of Rosewood Seoul holds significant cultural, historical and geographical value and places visitors…
read moreRosewood announces debut in the Maldives Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru. Slated to open in 2027, this is what we know about the latest development in the brand’s thoughtful growth pipeline… One of the most coveted island destinations on the planet, the Maldives are considered by many to be the ultimate luxury wanderlust…
read moreWe 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…
read moreA look at Rosewood’s Southeast Asia pipeline Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is adding to its global portfolio of luxury properties as it re-emerges in Southeast Asia with newly re-opened properties and refreshed programming. Here’s what we know… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, has announced the re-opening of Rosewood Bangkok in Thailand and Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos as well as key…
read moreAll we know about Rosewood’s European hotel pipeline Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Arabella Hospitality to manage the legendary Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria, with a reopening scheduled in late 2023… Idyllically situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl, the graceful, historic property is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and has been welcoming illustrious guests for centuries.…
read moreRosewood to arrive in Xi’an in 2026 Rosewood continues its aggressive growth plans with the announcement to open an ‘ultra-luxury hotel’, Rosewood Xi’an, in 2026. The new hotel will occupy prime real estate within one of China’s most storied and attractive destinations. Here’s what we know… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, has been on a roll over the last few years,…
read moreRosewood takes its Sense of Place to the Red Sea Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by The Red Sea Development Company to manage Rosewood Red Sea, opening as part of phase one of the multi-complex The Red Sea development. Here’s what we know… Located along Saudi Arabia’s west coast on Shura Island, the new Rosewood Hotel will be…
read moreRosewood set to open in Vienna Inspired by the city’s imperial history, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Rosewood Vienna. Slated for the summer, the opening marks the luxury brands fifth European property, and is a collaboration between A2K Architects, BEHF Architects and interior designer Alexander Waterworth… Making its mark in the heart of one of Europe’s…
read moreMiniview: Rosewood São Paulo, magnificent on every level Encapsulating the city’s storied past and innovative future, the opening of Rosewood São Paulo marks the entrance of this luxury brand into South America. We took a peek at the transformation from what was a maternity hospital to what it stands as today; a modern hotel that is challenging conventional design at…
read moreRosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts accelerates its strategic global growth with the announcement of Rosewood Riyadh, a new-build luxury hotel, which will open in 2025 within a progressive mixed-use development project… Situated adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, Rosewood Riyadh, slated to open in 2025, will be located within…
read moreRosewood Le Guanahani St Barth relaunches This quintessential island resort has relaunched under the Rosewood flag following a four year redesign. We stepped onto the island to see what happens when French elegance meets Caribbean exuberance… Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth, one of the island’s most highly anticipated havens of laidback luxury, has relaunched, joining Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ iconic…
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 moreWeekly briefing: Rediscovering British hospitality & unveiling Rosewood’s plot twist You’re just in time to catch today’s performance of the Weekly Briefing. My name’s Hamish Kilburn, and allow me to show you to your seat. This week’s cast of stories includes our latest podcast episode that explores creativity crafted, nhow taking unconventional design and art to a whole new level,…
read moreRosewood Hotel Group launches ‘new breed’ of private members’ clubs Rosewood Hotel Group, which has been loudly expanding its global portfolio during the pandemic period with hotel development in destinations such as Rome, Amsterdam, London and most recently Mexico City, has just changed the narrative once more by announcing the opening of Carlyle & Co., a landmark private members’ club…
read moreWhat we know about Rosewood Mexico City, opening in 2024 Expanding its footprint in Mexico, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by premier real estate development firm Grupo Sordo Madaleno to operate Rosewood Mexico City, a new hotel expected to open in 2024 in the flourishing Polanco district. Here’s what we know… Positioned in the heart of the vibrant…
read moreBREAKING: Rosewood Miyakojima to open in 2024 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Miyakojima on Mikayo Island in the Okinawan archipelago, opening in 2024… Rosewood Hotels is just the gift that keeps on giving us new destinations to look forward to visiting once international travel bans have lifted. Following announcements of…
read moreWeekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing. This week’s round-up includes an exclusive lighting feature, details about Rosewood’s second hotel in London and how to watch out latest panel discussion on sustainability beneath the surface… 2021 is shaping up to be an extremely exciting year on the hotel design front.…
read moreThe Chancery Rosewood, arriving in London in 2024 Renowned developer Qatari Diar Europe has revealed that the former US Embassy, 30 Grosvenor Square in London, will be named The Chancery Rosewood. Here’s what we know… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, which currently manages 27 luxury properties in 16 countries with a further 21 hotels under development, has announced that its second…
read moreRosewood brand to arrive in Amsterdam in 2023 Rosewood Amsterdam will open in 2023 as the ‘ultra-luxury’ group’s 11th property in Europe and first soiree in the Netherlands… Following several development growth announcements, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will open a property in 2023. The hotel group, which has recently announced entrance strategies in destinations such as…
read moreRosewood announces new hotel in Shanghai Shanghai is a strategic addition to the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand, expanding its footprint in Asia. Rosewood Shanghai will join nine properties in operation and six in development across the continent… Following recent announcements from the luxury brand to open hotels in St Barths, Madrid and Sardinia, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been…
read moreRosewood to arrive in Sardinia The ultra-luxury property in Sardinia is to shelter Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ debut island resort in Italy… With recent announcements stating that the brand is preparing its arrivals in Madrid and St Barths – and now Sardinia – it’s safe to say that Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has embarked on a new chapter of luxury…
read moreRosewood brand to arrive in Spain in 2021 as part of European expansion The iconic Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid is, in 2021, to become the first hotel in Spain to operate under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts… Following the group’s recent announcement to take over Le Guanahani in St. Barth, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been selected by RLH Properties…
read moreRosewood launches relief to support communities during pandemic The luxury hotel group has launched Rosewood Raise, a relief initiative to support associates and communities that have been affected by COVID–19… Rosewood Hotel Group has launched Rosewood Raise, a comprehensive relief initiative developed in support of the Group’s associates who have been impacted by the COVID-19, as well as the communities…
read moreRosewood Little Dix Bay opens in Caribbean after 4-year closure British Virgin Islands’ Rosewood Little Dix Bay, which suffered major structural damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017, has reopened in the Caribbean for the first time in four years… After much anticipation among luxury travellers, the legend that is Rosewood Little Dix Bay returns to the Caribbean and the BVIs,…
read moreRosewood Washington D.C. reopens with new F&B and public areas Rosewood Washington D.C., which is widely regarded as Georgetown’s leading luxury hotels, has reopened with new distinct dining concepts, including a new rooftop lounge, CUT Above… With interiors led by Jacques Garcia, Rosewood Washington D.C. has reopened its doors to unveil a new public area and F&B spaces. Instilling a sense of…
read moreRosewood to open luxury hotel in Ningbo Rosewood has unveiled drawings for a new luxury hotel in Ningbo, China, which is slated to open in 2024… Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will continue to strengthen its presence in China with the opening of Rosewood Ningbo in 2024. The latest project adds to Rosewood’s growing pipeline in China’s…
read morePentahotel Moscow, Arbat unfolds a new neighbourhood lifestyle hotel category and opens as the brand’s first step into Russia… Penta, the neighbourhood lifestyle brand under Rosewood Hotel Group, is back in Moscow after 20 years. Formerly operating as the ‘Moscow Olympic Penta Hotel’ under different ownership, the property had closed its doors in the late ‘90s, only for the brand to…
read moreThe interior designer behind Rosewood Bangkok As its highly anticipated opening is imminently on the horizon, the Rosewood Bangkok’s interior design story is one yet to be unveiled in detail. Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with interior designer Celia Chu to establish the narrative told within the walls of the soon-to-open 159-key luxury hotel… The interior designer Celia Chu has…
read moreThe design for the brand-new Rosewood Baha Mar creates a luxurious yet intimate atmosphere that invites guests to feel immediately relaxed… Following Rosewood Hotels & Resort’s A Sense of Place philosophy, the entire resort was designed by renowned design studio Wimberly Interiors to create a sense of community, inviting conversation among new and old friends, and feel chic, elegant and…
read moreWithin a jungle forest on the shoreline of the Andaman Sea, Rosewood Phuket captures the essence of the island’s spirit, culture and environment, with a design inspired by the concept of a luxurious beach residence. Renowned Melbourne-based design firm BAR Studio seamlessly blended contemporary aesthetics with the tropical surrounds to celebrate a connection between landscape, light and views. Rosewood Phuket…
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 moreHôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel re-opens after undergoing an extensive four-year restoration. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic treasure is decidedly reborn as a luxury hotel for 21st century travellers. Located in the heart of Paris at 10 Place de la Concorde, Hôtel de Crillon’s past provides a rich backdrop for its modern-day story. During the hotel’s…
read moreRosewood London is delighted to announce that the hotel has been named ‘Hotel of the Year’ in the Group category at the industry’s most prestigious awards, The Catey Awards 2017. Running for the 34th year, The Catey Awards recognise the strongest performers, latest emerging brands and highest flyers in the sector, as determined by the industry itself. The winners were…
read moreThe identity of the operator has been revealed for the proposed boutique hotel project at the former Royal High School in Edinburgh.Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, which operates The Carlyle Hotel in New York and Rosewood Hotels in London and Beijing, has been selected to head up the £75 million project and plans have been submitted to the city council. Plans…
read moreIn honour of its vibrant history deeply intertwined with that of Vancouver itself, Rosewood Hotel Georgia will officially open its doors on Saturday May 7th 2011, exactly 84 years to the day that the hotel first opened its doors in 1927. Originally opened in the decadent 1920’s, the hotel came to be known as Vancouver’s most elegant retreat, attracting Royalty…
read moreRosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek has debuted a dramatically redesigned property in celebration of its 30th anniversairy.The hotel’s 143 newly appointed rooms and suites and restyled lobby have been unveiled this month and feature a collaborative effort of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and San Francisco-based design firm BAMO. Rosewood Mansion, managing director, Duncan Graham said: “As the only Five Star,…
read moreCORI Hornbæk Hotel – a new expression of coastal luxury on the Copenhagen Riviera Slated for September 2026, CORI Hornbæk Hotel ushers in a refined, design-led hospitality offering on Denmark’s quietly coveted north coast… Positioned as a year-round resort, the CORI Hornbæk Hotel brings a distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic to a destination long favoured by discerning travelers and Copenhagen’s creative collective. Located…
read moreOUT NOW: Global Design Review 2025/2026 This year’s edition of the covetable design tome, Global Design Review, is out now and available to read… Dubbed the ‘design bible’ for the hospitality design industry, Global Design Review, brought to you by the editors of SPACE, is a dedicated work documenting the best hotel projects and design from the previous 12 months…
read moreNew hotel openings – December 2025 This month’s global edit of some of the new hotels on the horizon covers a diverse range of place, personality, and design – from a caravan in the desert to a luxury outpost on a mountain peak, with a few beaches and ice holes in-between… As the season shifts from Award to Christmas Party…
read moreJonny Sin launches global architecture studio – Sin&Co. Drawing on more than 20 years of international experience, including board-level leadership in London, Architect Jonny Sin has launched a boutique architecture studio spanning both hemispheres. Meet Sin&Co…. With studios established in London and Auckland and strategic partnerships in Spain, Sin&Co. is specialising in premium hospitality and lifestyle senior living environments. The…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2025 There is a strong sense of a seasonal shift as we move into the final few weeks of Q1 and, dare I say it, from where I am sitting it feels like spring is in the air – with that is a concurrent feeling of growth, which is reflected in this months…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2024 judging panel revealed Now that applications for The Brit List 2024 are officially closed, we can reveal the judging panel chosen to determine the fate of this year’s nominees… The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs’ most notable event of the year, is back for 2024 and is looking set to pack a punch! Taking place…
read moreRoundtable: merging spaces & the future of bathroom design For Hotel Designs’ final roundtable in 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn led a discussion, sponsored by Kohler, with leading interior designers that explored a new direction in bathroom design… Some of the most innovative creative solutions in the hotel design arena emerge when the interior designer is restricted by budget and regulations.…
read moreIntroducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023 Rounding off this year’s three-part editorial series to celebrate The Brit List 2023, here are the names of the top 25 hoteliers in Britain who were profiled and recognised in this year’s campaign… As tradition, and true to form, in the extensive campaign to find the true influencers, the team at…
read moreMeet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2023 One month prior to the hotel design community gathering for The Brit List Awards 2023, Hotel Designs has selected Michael Bonsor, Managing Director, Rosewood London as this year’s winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry. Editor Hamish Kilburn explains why… Nestled in the heart of London –…
read moreEditor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design Hotel Designs’ Editor, Hamish Kilburn, was left speechless this month, and it wasn’t just from the judging of The Brit List Awards 2023… Until recently, I thought there was nothing I had not lost on a flight. Headphones, sunglasses, passport, laptop – the list evolves. I should take more photos because…
read moreIntroducing 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…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in October 2022 With Autumn well and truly fallen, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares his pick of the hottest hotel openings expected to make the most meaningful noise in October… A wise man, James E. Faust, once said that ‘a rebirth out of spiritual adversity causes us to become new creatures’, and I think the same…
read morePanel discussion: texture, colour and materials in bathroom design With the aim to define how bathrooms are evolving, Hotel Designs, in association with Bathroom Brands Group, invited Sarah Dabbs, Associate at Spaceinvader Design, Sasha Stupar, Associate Director at EPR Architects and Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at Jolie Studio to explore texture, colour and materials in the bathroom… There are many…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in July 2022 The sunbeds have been rolled out and with summer in full swing north of the equator, the hotel openings continue at a pace taking us from island hopping in Greece to a luxury staycation in London, with an Italian vineyard visit in the middle for good measure… Anyone else feeling like this…
read moreThe Raleigh returns on Miami Beach SHVO and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts have announced the restoration of Miami Beach’s most storied property, The Raleigh. A landmark in the heart of Miami’s vibrant Art Deco district, the project will feature three distinct components designed by renowned architect Peter Marino… SHVO, the New York-based, culture-defining real estate development and investment firm, and…
read more9 women inspiring a new wave of hotel design & architecture To mark International Women’s Day, and to celebrate the hotel design community being ahead of other industries when it comes to equality and diversity, we have identified nine women who are unapologetically challenging conventional approaches to design, architecture and hospitality… International Women’s Day is a day of both celebration…
read moreWeekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022 Hello, sunshine! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to brighten up your day with the weekly digest, which this week contains a Rosewood opening that will blow your mind, wellness and colour trend forecasts for 2022 and beyond, and COMO’s new island-within-an-island resort. Follow me, this way… This week, Hotel Designs recorded…
read moreUnveiled: The Brit List Architects of 2021 Following hot on the heels of this year’s designers who made the list, it’s now time to shine the spotlight on the 25 architects who were profiled in The Brit List 2021, which was unveiled in style at The Brit List Awards 2021… After a year full of rethinking and recalibration in the…
read moreUnveiled: The Brit List Designers of 2021 Each year, Hotel Designs unveils The Brit List, a publication that profiles the top 25 designers, the top 25 architects and the top 25 hoteliers who are operating in Britain. Following the official unveiling of The Brit List 2021 at this year’s spectacular award ceremony, please meet The Brit List Designers of 2021… Since 2017, The…
read moreSoho House arrives in Rome with timeless style Soho House opens for the first time in Italy, in Rome, in the San Lorenzo district, with spaces for members to eat, drink and meet. The 69-key house shelters all the Soho House comforts, including guestrooms, long-stay apartments, a swimming pool, rooftop bar, a Soho Health Club and a screening room. Melania…
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 moreLegendary New York hotel, The Carlyle, reveals long-awaited new look After a much anticipated transformation, The Carlyle re-emerges on the New York hotel scene with an exciting new renovation, sensitively designed by legendary design studio tonychi studio. The iconic hotel new offers a contemporary aesthetic, while cleverly referencing its storied past. Pauline Brettell takes a look inside… Rosewood Hotels and…
read moreW Rome on track for Q3 opening For many hotel projects, the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unavoidable delays. Not for the W Rome, which we first heard about in 2017 and is impressively on track to open as the W Hotels brand’s debut property in Italy in Q3 this year. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… 2021 is proving to be…
read moreWeekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals Good afternoon and welcome to this Friday’s briefing, with me, editor Hamish Kilburn. In this round-up we take a look at the hottest hotel design stories that have been published over the last five days… It hasn’t been the easiest of starts to the year – today the UK hospitality…
read moreHottest hotel openings arriving in 2021 (Q3 & Q4) Dubbed ‘The Hot List’ by our readers, we start every year as mean to go on; with a positive mindset to get ahead of the curve to reveal what we believe will be the hottest hotel openings of 2021. Following on from part one, which was published last week, here are…
read moreIn Conversation With: Hamish Brown, Partner at 1508 London Following some major global project wins, 1508 London’s entrance into hospitality was one that was led by a burning desire to reference local culture, unique design and organic materials in a new generation of luxury hotels. Editor Hamish Kilburn joins one of the firm’s Partner, Hamish Brown, in the London-based studio…
read more7 savage hotel construction projects on the boards To celebrate ‘Architecture & Construction’ firmly being in the spotlight this month, the editorial team at Hotel Designs have identified some of the industry’s most ambitious hotel projects that are expected to open in the next few years… The hotel industry is booming, is the verdict from the data analysts at STR…
read moreMost anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q3 & Q4) Hotel Designs continues to glance at some of the most significant hotel projects that are expected to complete in the next 12 months (edited by Hamish Kilburn)… According to the latest findings by Top Hotel Projects, a whopping 50,000 new rooms are expected to open in January alone of this year.…
read moreMost anticipated hotel openings in 2020 (Q1 & Q2) Kickstarting 2020, Hotel Designs takes a glance at some of the most significant hotel projects that are expected to complete in the next 12 months (edited by Hamish Kilburn)… If 2019 was anything to go by, then the next 12 months on the international hotel design and hospitality scene is going…
read moreTop 5 stories of the week From an ibis insight to the three-year growth strategy for Marriott International, Hotel Designs has published some pretty juicy stories over the past five days. Editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down the headline-grabbers as he selects the top five stories of the week… I feel as if we are almost bidding farewell to an old friend,…
read moreRosewood Miramar Beach has opened as the first ultra-luxury beachside resort in Southern California to offer guestrooms set directly over the sand… Located in Santa Barbara’s picturesque Montecito community, Miramar, meaning ‘to behold the sea,’ Rosewood Miramar Beach has opened. Taking its name from its remarkable location on one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in California, a fitting setting for Rosewood’s first property in Southern California, the hotel shelters 124…
read moreWith architecture and construction firmly in the spotlight, Hotel Designs has witnessed another jam-packed week full of interesting stories that highlights our love in design and architecture. Breaking down these headlines is editor Hamish Kilburn… New York, New York! Is there anywhere else on the planet quite like it? In the original metropolis where possibilities soar high above the bustling streets…
read moreJust five places remain for The Brit List 2018, taking place tomorrow at BEAT London… There are just five places left to be claimed for The Brit List 2018. With just one day remaining until The Brit List 2018 is unveiled – and the winners of the six newly launched events are announced – time for designers, hoteliers, architects and key-industry suppliers to…
read moreTime is running out in order to claim your ticket to what is being billed as ‘the after party of show season 2018’… With just three days until The Brit List 2018 is unveiled – and the winners of the six newly launched events are announced – time for designers, hoteliers, architects and key-industry suppliers to purchase their tickets to meet up with…
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.