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The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow The Social Hub, with hotels located across Europe’s most dynamic cities, is about to make its mark in the UK, with the highly-awaited opening of a four star hotel in Glasgow this April – here’s what we know… The Social Hub Glasgow will be the 18th property to open in Europe…
read moreGabriel Scott launches its Custom Design Service Gabriel Scott has expanded its product proposition to include a Custom Design Service for both furniture and lighting pieces to give complete freedom to the brand’s interior designer and architect clientele… With design narratives having moved on from the idea that homogenous interiors across a business’ various outposts communicated a unified vision; whether…
read moreHow these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design Writer Pauline Brettell sifts through the trends that are directing the travel industry, to identify how these are impacting on hotel design both in terms of guest expectations and design deliverables…. Authenticity and experience are clearly the prevalent buzzwords in the travel industry as we shift our focus into 2024…
read moreIn conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter Kilby, director of Project Management at global architecture and design consultancy, the rpa group, talks us through some of the pitfalls to avoid during hotel renovations… The expectations of a hotel stay have changed in recent…
read moreYear in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023 Lighting is without question one of the gamechangers when it comes to interiors in general and hotel interiors in particular. As the year comes to an end Hotel Designs writer Pauline Brettell looks back on some of the lighting designs that have caught our attention… Lighting, the technology behind…
read moreIntroducing Odera A testament to authenticity, the Odera ethos is centred on celebrating Tinos’ traditions, with the aim of both transforming and respecting this unspoilt, spiritual Greek island… Launching in Q2 2024, Odera, will be the first luxury boutique hotel of its kind on the unspoilt island of Tinos. Offering a selection of curated culinary delights and rejuvenating wellness offerings…
read moreThe new autumn collection from Dedar Hot off the press from its location in the heart of Italy, Dedar is showcasing its autumn collection, enveloping both fabrics and wallcoverings in which yarn is the protagonist with all its unique and unrepeatable irregularities… Kicking off the year in style with launches in Paris and following through with new collections from Milan…
read morehansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations With a combination of economic, societal and environmental factors driving current design, specification and operational thinking for commercial hotel construction projects, hansgrohe has launched a new white paper – Hotel Projects: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Supply Chain… The hansgrohe paper brings together insightful contributions from experienced professionals representing many aspects…
read more6 pitfalls to avoid when specifying stone In part two of Hotel Designs’ exclusive editorial series with Stone Federation, we share some of the common mishaps designers and architects encounter when specifying stone… Natural stone is a truly versatile material with a rich history of being used to create memorable, durable and sustainable hotels, both inside and out. It is…
read moreTrend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23 From biophilic design to bold colours, dopamine dressing to earthy tones, Hotel Designs, in collaboration with Swyft interior designer, Kelly Collins, identifies some of the key AW23 design trends… With designers, makers and creators all dropping their AW23 look-books and collections, along with London Design Festival (LDF) making bold…
read moreInnovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only business event for the boutique and independent hotel sector and has become a trusted resource for hoteliers to keep up to date with the latest hospitality trends and insights, network with peers in the industry and streamline product sourcing… The Independent…
read moreOnboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’ Editor Hamish Kilburn was onboard Explora 1 as it made its first journey with passengers from Portsmouth to Copenhagen. Here are his thoughts on the whole luxury ‘suites at sea’ concept… Somewhere in the North Sea, lost within a wilderness of vast, deep water that stretches out as far as the eye can…
read moreProduct watch: Crosswater unveils 4 new brassware designs The new Crosswater brassware designs – Foile, 3ONE6 Lever, Lazo and Limit – are a beautiful exploration of shape, colour and texture… The sophisticated designs from Crosswater have emerged from the study of composition, perfectly balancing form and function as the brand’s evolution defines modern luxury. “Form, colour, texture and materials convey…
read moreRegistration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show (IHS), the UK’s only trade event dedicated to the boutique and independent hotel sector, is preparing to return to Olympia London on October 16-17 2023 and visitor registration is now open… The Independent Hotel Show will be welcoming a diverse range of hoteliers for two days of networking, learning…
read moreChecking in: THE DOLLI at Acropolis, Athens Editor Hamish Kilburn excavated more than a few hidden treasures when he checked in to review the latest luxury boutique hotel in Athens, THE DOLLI at Acropolis, which just happens to frame arguably the best view over the acropolis… If THE DOLLI at Acropolis was any closure to the world’s most iconic ruin,…
read moreArchitect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design Week programme, brought to you by Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, and architect Rachel Hoolahan, Associate and Sustainability Coordinator at Orms… Rachel Hoolahan is no stranger to Hotel Designs. Having been on our radar for…
read moreRound-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Stepping out of the train and into the Clerkenwell sunshine, rose-tinted glasses aside, the trademark pink stripes were unavoidable and led the way – winding through the district punctuated by design statements, creative inflatables and some fairly regular Aperol Spritz stations! Writer Pauline Brettell looks back at some of the highlights of the week……
read moreSneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let slip some interesting details regarding the hospitality inside 1 Hotel Mayfair… Just when we thought 2023 couldn’t get more exciting for London’s hotel scene, SH Hotels & Resorts emerges with the news that 1 Hotels will…
read moreInside Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran & Partners Following Conran & Partners completing the interiors of Jakarta’s latest luxury hotel, Park Hyatt Jakarta, Hotel Designs has been given the keys to explore the sophisticated design narrative… Occupying 19 floors of a new landmark 37-storey building, the design inside the 222-key Park Hyatt Jakarta needed to work hard in order…
read moreEditor checks in: has it really been five years? Editor Hamish Kilburn marks five years leading the editorial direction of Hotel Designs with a few words about embracing the in-between moments and championing the risk-takers… If there was ever a week to remind myself of the whirlwind that I call ‘my editorship’ it was this one. In seven days, I…
read moreMeet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023 Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on June 26 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, has just announced its speaker line-up – and it’s full of leading interior designers and architects… Designed to dynamically bridge the gap between senior designers, architects and key-industry suppliers, Interior Design & Architecture Summit…
read moreIn conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners Following the numerous exclusive Hotel Designs panel discussions and roundtables that the designer has been part of recently – and before we take over the studio’s HQ for MEET UP London on April 24 and she joins us for Interior Design & Architecture Summit on June 26 –…
read moreInjecting ‘Californian vibes’ inside Kimpton Alma San Diego Hospitality design studio Indidesign was tasked to transform the former Kimpton Palomar into vibey boutique bombshell – cue the arrival of Kimpton Alma San Diego… Poised in the heart and soul of Downtown San Diego, the Kimpton Alma is an eclectic boutique lifestyle hotel with a laid-back feel. Formerly known as the…
read moreMuza 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…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2023 This months VIP arrivals of hotels that are making a strong opening statement all seem to be blurring the lines between in and outdoors and letting the light shine in. Writer Pauline Brettell explores the parasols and sun loungers that are tempting us over to the light side… Throwing things open to…
read moreWhat 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…
read moreIn 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…
read moreWellness 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…
read moreIn 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…
read moreYear 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…
read moreYear in review: Newmor Wallcoverings trends and inspiration Having ended the year on a high note on stage as winners of Best in British Product Design Award at The Brit List Awards 2022 for its Sanctuary Collection, Newmor kicked off the year with a trends forecast that has shaped a host of new product designs. We take a look back…
read more7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022 Editor Hamish Kilburn cuts through the greenwashing noise to look back at the projects, products and people that defined a new era of sustainability in hotel design and hospitality this year… Have we finally entered into an era where greenwashing has been erased and bold, meaningful products and projects are stealing the…
read moreIntroducing 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…
read moreHIX 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…
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 moreLive from HIX: introducing City Vibes from Zimmer + Rohde If you find yourself on the gallery at HIX, stop by at stand U7 to discover the new Zimmer + Rohde collections, where the colours and textures of ‘City Vibes’ caught our eye, and the innovative material and manufacturing techniques caught our attention… One of the most exciting aspects of…
read moreMiniview: inside aparthotel WunderLocke If you have stayed in one Locke, rest assured you will always find something new in another Locke – created in collaboration with interior architects Holloway Li, Wunderlocke draws on the artistic history of Munich while reimagining a former office building. Writer Melania Guarda Ceccoli steps inside for a closer look… Bringing the Locke portfolio up…
read moreIn the factory with: lighting brand Dernier & Hamlyn On the outskirts of London, in Chessington, Editor Hamish Kilburn arrived at Dernier & Hamlyn’s headquarters; the place where bespoke lighting concepts that, on paper may look impossible, become realities… Dernier & Hamlyn, the lighting geniuses behind projects such as Nobu London Portman Square, NoMad Las Vegas, The Standard London, Four…
read moreExclusive round-up: London Design Festival 2022 London Design Festival 2022 was a week of events, exhibitions and installations as the entire city provided a platform for designers and creative businesses to showcase their work. With festival programme in hand, the Hotel Designs team divided and conquered to ensure that they got to see and experience (almost) everything the event had…
read moreSopwell House gets a further ‘sparc’ of creativity Sparcstudio, an independent, creative design studio with a reputation for excellence in the spa, wellness, hotel and resort sectors, has developed a new design concept for guestrooms in the mansion house at Sopwell House. We stepped inside to get a cheeky look… Following on from its design for the Sopwell House Mews…
read moreIndependent Hotel Show launches its seminar programme Sustainability, staffing and strategies for success will be some of the subjects in the spotlight at the Independent Hotel Show this year, with a range of in-depth discussions covering everything from ESG funding to powerful automations, to what it takes to secure industry accolades … Inspiring independent hoteliers and hospitality industry experts are…
read moreRegistration is open for Independent Hotel Show 2022 It’s time to save the date as visitor registration has opened for the Independent Hotel Show. IHS is the only industry event dedicated entirely to the needs of luxury and boutique hoteliers, and returns to Olympia London, running from 4-5 October this year… The Independent Hotel Show is a comprehensive business event…
read moreEditor checks in: lessons learned in hospitality design since Covid-19 It’s coming up to two and a half years since a deadly virus aggressively brought the hospitality and design industry to its knees. Rules, regulations and guidelines were sharply put in place, but did any of them stick – and have we emerged from the forced hibernation with a wider…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2022: meet the sponsors (so far) Now that The Brit List Awards 2022 is officially underway – the free application and nomination process closes on August 19 – we thought it was apt for you to meet this year’s sponsors who will help to fuel the campaign to find Britain’s best interior designers, architects, hoteliers and…
read moreNordelaia opens in Italy’s Piedmont wine region Nordelaia, a brand-new independent boutique hotel, with interiors by These White Walls, is getting ready to throw open its doors onto the Piedmontese countryside, inviting guests to disconnect and re-connect with themselves, each other, and nature… Set within five hectares of agricultural land planted with vines that will produce the hotel’s own wines,…
read moreGabriel Scott designs and produces chic and contemporary furniture and lighting fixtures. All Gabriel Scott pieces are handmade in their Montreal production studio where young visionaries work together alongside an in-house team of industrial designers, engineers, and manufacturers to create and oversee each piece from inception to production. Gabriel Scott’s 30,000-foot studio is located in Montreal’s historically rich Garment District,…
read moreIn conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group With bathrooms continually taking centre stage when it comes to questions of design trends, we sat down with Stephen Ewer from the Bathroom Brands Group to discuss the brands within the group portfolio, looking at what makes them unique, and what they have in common… Bathroom Brands Group is a UK…
read moreProduct watch: Marqueterie by Arte Arte has launched Marqueterie, a new collection inspired by geometrics and woven craftsmanship… Following hosting a roundtable on ‘a personal approach to surface design’, Arte has launched a new wallcovering collection, inspired by playful geometric patterns and considered craftsmanship. Image credit: Arte The natural product sisal, a hardwearing fibre from the agave plant, forms the…
read moreRound-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2022 Clerkenwell Design Week arrived back in familiar territory last week; leading conversations around trends and showcasing the best in British and international design. Hotel Designs was proud to be part of the process – hosting parties, panel discussions, roundtables, visiting showrooms in between and connecting with designers while exploring all that the week had…
read moreEditor checks in: what’s happened (so far) at Clerkenwell Design Week Taking centre stage for the first time since 2019, Clerkenwell Design Week is currently delivering a performance of a lifetime, writes Editor Hamish Kilburn who has been on the ground to capture the action… We’re not known for spreading gossip (only when it’s really juicy), but we have it…
read moreLive from CDW: Kohler & Jack Irving collaborate To celebrate the relaunch of its London Experience Center, Kohler has unveiled a collaboration with UK fashion designer Jack Irving during Clerkenwell Design Week… Inspired by Kohler’s new digital showering collection Statement and Anthem, fashion designer Jack Irving’s window display is called Future Splash and its design reflects the beautiful, organic form…
read moreEditor checks in: ‘suite’ juxtapositions in hotel design & travel Editor Hamish Kilburn has taken the rough with the smooth this month to explore the attraction of opposites in hospitality – and how these situations can influence evolution in hotel design… I touched down in Florence with a rocket full of energy flowing through my body – since being able…
read more#7 Circadian lighting: rethinking our relationship with time & light Circadian lighting and science is shaping the way in which hotel buildings are created and designed. Inside, lighting is altering how guests use and journey through spaces, as well as how they experience wellness. In our latest article in the Hotel Designs Lab series, Ari Peralta, Founder of Arigami, interviews…
read moreA tribute to Aspen: Stonehill Taylor designs Limelight’s flagship hotel Stonehill Taylor sensitively renovated Limelight Aspen to be fresh, light and welcoming environment that pays homage Aspen’s unique location’s dynamic past and vibrant present… Limelight Hotels tasked Stonehill Taylor to renovate its flagship property in the heart of downtown Aspen. The approximately 30,000 square-metre project encompassed all public spaces, including…
read moreProduct watch: The latest lamps, fittings & pendants from Franklite In the wake of an award-stealing year, lighting brand Franklite emerges in 2022 fired up with new product ranges that are new in stock. Hotel Designs takes a peek… Following a fantastic 2021, during which the brand received three prestigious national lighting awards and sponsored a roundtable on innovative lighting,…
read moreHow the design scene is embracing Net Zero initiatives With Net Zero fast becoming the buzzword of 2022, along with conversations around sustainability and the importance of working towards a circular economy, and brands such as GROHE, Harrison Spinks and Room2 pledging to become Net Zero, design studio Perkins&Will has published a report which identifies the steps it is taking…
read moreEXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner Kerzner International, the company behind One&Only, Atlantis Resorts and Residences and Magazan Beach & Golf Resort, has announced it is creating a pioneering new hospitality brand designed to sit at the convergence of travel, fitness, health and wellbeing. Here’s what we know about SIRO… Kerzner International has launched SIRO (Strength, Inclusive,…
read moreYear in Review: Top 7 bathroom products that launched in 2021 Continuing with Hotel Designs’ ‘Year in Review’, we are grabbing our loofah, and stepping into the bathroom to list the top seven ranges and products that have caught our editorial attention and inspired us with that essential bath time combination of practicality edged with indulgence… Whether singing in the…
read moreYear in Review: Top 7 lighting products that launched in 2021 Continuing our ‘Spotlight On’ feature this month on ‘Year in Review’, where we publish the ultimate throwback of our 2021 highlights, this is our list of lighting products, designs and innovations that have grabbed our attention and got us swinging from the chandeliers… Lighting in the hotel and hospitality…
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 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 moreRoom with a view: Inside Margaritaville Resort Times Square In the heart of New York, shining brightly in one of Manhattan’s famed tourism hotspots, Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a contemporary hotel designed for both locals and travellers alike. Hotel Designs takes a look inside… Located at 560 Seventh Avenue, New York City’s new Margaritaville Resort Times Square —complete with…
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 moreCrosswater introduces Artist – celebrating meaningful colour Artist is the new high-end bathroom collection from Crosswater, which partners style with performance to offer luxury bathroom solutions for all spaces. Let’s take a peek… Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian design, the modern Artist collection from contemporary bathroom brand Crosswater features curved silhouettes, softer styling, and natural wood elements to for a true…
read moreWeekly digest: Ace moves into Brooklyn & a Royal welcome in Crete Editor Hamish Kilburn here rounding off your week (and month) with a digest of the hottest stories from the last few days. Before we start, first, a checklist: Have you applied yet for The Brit List Awards? Have you signed up to attend Hotel Designs LIVE. If not,…
read more3D tech: Dernier & Hamlyn expands studio capabilities to meet designers’ needs As part of its continued investment into the latest technology to provide the best service to its designer clients, bespoke lighting manufacturer Dernier & Hamlyn, which recently sponsored our roundtable on bespoke possibilities in luxury design, has increased its capabilities by adding 3D printing technologies to their already…
read moreNow open: Inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn Following our cheeky sneak peek inside the hotel that was published earlier this year, Ace Hotel Brooklyn is open – with interior design by Roman and Williams , and architecture from Stonehill Taylor… From the brand who shook up conventional public areas and encouraged the rest of the hospitality industry to open their doors to the community…
read moreProduct watch: Geberit extends bathroom range Geberit, a European leader in bathroom technology and ceramics, has made a number of improvements to its product ranges across its Select and Aspire collections, bringing architects, designers and specifiers an even wider choice for enhanced design flexibility in the washroom… Following an insightful roundtable discussion on tomorrow’s perception of clean, bathroom designer and…
read moreA winner’s Q&A: Fiona Thompson, Principal, Richmond International Following Fiona Thompson spectacularly winning at The Brit List Awards 2020, where she virtually walked away with the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry title, Hotel Designs is finally about to present the Principal at Richmond International with her trophy. Editor Hamish Kilburn joined the designer for lunch and a catch up in…
read moreIndustry insight: Sustainability in luxury hotel bathrooms With sustainability running through the core of the leading bathroom brand’s DNA, GROHE is arguably most qualified to discuss conscious bathroom design. Karl Lennon, Leader for A&D Projects, LIXIL EMENA at GROHE, therefor, is here to explore how luxury brands can go a step further to create a premium, sustainable and impressionable experience…
read moreWeekly briefing: design departures, hotel development & a new era for F&B Editor Hamish Kilburn here, reporting for duty to patch up your week with a round-up of the hottest news and features that have emerged in the hotel design and hospitality industry over the last few days. This week’s briefing includes an emotional farewell, a look into the future…
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 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 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 moreWeekly briefing: Maldives opening, bathroom trends & IDAS line-up Editor Hamish Kilburn here – right on cue – to round off your week with a low-down of the most-read hotel design stories from the past few days. This week’s edition of the Weekly Briefing includes our sneak peek inside the Maldives’ latest design-led hotel about to open, a video panel…
read moreThe role of wellness in the new era of ‘lifestyle hospitality’ Following on from the virtual roundtable: ‘Raising the floor in lifestyle’ and our Hotel Designs LIVE session entitled: ‘A new era of lifestyle’, it’s safe to say that we are putting a lot of emphasis on understanding lifestyle hospitality in 2021 and beyond. To continue the theme, we asked…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A new era of lifestyle To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, editor Hamish Kilburn invited James Dilley, Director, Jestico + Whiles; Naomi Heaton, CEO, The Other House and David Mason, Head of Hospitality at Scott Brownrigg for a panel discussion entitled: A new era of lifestyle (scroll down for full video of the discussion)……
read moreIn pictures: Inside Hyatt House/Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown Tampa in Florida welcomes a new dual-branded development, which shelters Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, to its thriving hospitality scene. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look inside both hotels that were designed and recently unveiled by Stonehill Taylor… In the heart of Tampa, directly across the street from its historic City Hall…
read moreWeekly briefing: A lesson in lifestyle, wellness trends and a new disruptive brand Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your fast-tracked round-up of this week’s hotel design headlines. In this edition of the weekly briefing, we’re sharing our latest roundtable, exploring a new brand that is said to ‘revolutionise hospitality’ and we have just opened nominations for The Brit List Awards…
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 moreWeekly briefing: Hygiene in hospitality & debut hotel openings Howdy! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to round off your week with my top headline picks, including debut hotel openings from JW Marriott, W Hotels, Hyatt Hotels as well as the latest episode of DESIGN POD. Get comfy and start scrolling… So it seems this week’s theme on the pages of Hotel…
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 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 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 moreVIP arrivals: Hottest March hotel openings Back by popular demand after publishing our two-part series on hotel openings in 2021, Hotel Designs is serving up the hottest, most spectacular March hotel openings. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Despite uncertainty around travel in the near-distant future, Hotel Designs’ editorial team has detected optimism on the international hotel design scene. And with this positivity comes…
read moreWeekly briefing: A new design podcast, Moxy arrivals & 2021 colour trends Huddle in, folks. Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing of the biggest stories that have been published on Hotel Designs in the last few days. Is everyone sitting comfortably? Let’s begin… “Finally some good news,” said nobody, ever, on the editorial desk at Hotel Designs, because despite…
read moreColour trends: A return to nature is calling A year after hospitality lost its colour due to the outbreak of Covid-19, we’ve asked brand strategist Emma Potter to inject our pages with some vibrancy. Here, she explores colour’s role in post-pandemic hospitality and hotel design… The pandemic has created a seismic shift in human behaviour. We have adapted well to new…
read moreArchitecture trends for 2021 & beyond To cut through the noise of emerging architecture trends, we hear from architecture firm SB Architect’s President and Principal, Scott Lee, and Senior Vice President and Principal, Bruce Wright… Last week, we published our close look at surface trends, where it was concluded that strict pre-pandemic industry standards mean that hospitality design is “well-placed…
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 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 more5 minutes with: The hotel designers behind Ostuni’s new boutique jewel Pascale Lauber & Ulrike Bauschke, owners and hotel designers of Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa, have not had the smoothest ride to open their labour of love. Hotel Designs’ Hamish Kilburn catches up with the duo as they prepare to welcome the world to their dream boutique hotel……
read moreCES 2021: Best hotel design tech trends Technology’s role in hotel design has arguably never been so relied upon. If you happened to miss CES 2021, fear not as editor Hamish Kilburn and wellbeing expert Ari Peralta – together, an editorial dream team – are here to share the best hotel design tech trends that emerged from the show… Each…
read moreWhat’s in the spotlight this February on Hotel Designs? Hotel Designs’ February editorial features have landed, which will explore Technology and Surfaces, two ever-changing areas in the hotel design arena… Throughout February, Hotel Designs will be putting both technology and surfaces under its editorial spotlight in order to continue to define the point on international hotel design. Technology From clean tech…
read moreProduct watch: Leaflike has a green wall message of positivity With the demand for sustainable surfaces being at an all-time high, it’s an exciting time for Leaflike, which has been successful in providing planting solutions to hospitality venues for more than 20 years… Working with the likes of Savoy, Hilton Park Lane, London EDITION, Shangri-La Hotel and The View from…
read moreIn the HIX seat: recovering from Covid ‘all together now!’ Wearing his most comfortable slippers – working from home really does have its perks – our columnist Joel Butler, co-founder of HIX Event, explores the power of ‘all together now’. Can the events industry and the hotel design community work in tandem to recover and reopen following the Covid-19 outbreak? Let’s…
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 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.