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VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in August 2025 Velvet lounges, jungle daybeds, rooftop spas – August’s hotel debuts are pure design drama… This month’s newest hotels are dressed to impress; ancient ruins reimagined as velvet-clad lounges, rooftops turned spa sanctuaries, and rooms that feel more like storyboards than suites. From jungle-fringed daybeds to skyscraper porches that nod to local tradition,…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in July 2025 July is delivering a slew of sophisticated hotel openings across Europe and beyond in 2025, and even with the heat soaring – these properties are looking like pretty cool customers… July’s hotel openings offer an abundance of colour and vibrancy, with a theme of art – curated and local – setting the…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in June 2025 From the beaches of Ibiza to the plains of the Masai Mara, this months line up of hotel openings covering inspiring designs and destinations couldn’t be hotter… They say it is the little things in life…in my case, writing up the list of the June 2025 hotel openings, it is the joy…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2025 Design takes centre stage this May as a fresh line up of luxury hotel openings invite us into spaces where architecture, storytelling, and cultural context converge… From a bold, birdcage-inspired retreat in Jakarta to a meticulously restored Dutch palace in Amsterdam, this month’s new hotel openings go far beyond being somewhere to…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2025 Come with us on a world tour as we search the globe for April’s most anticipating hotel openings to keep you in the know… Finally we’re peeling the winter layers from our skin in anticipation of soaking up some natural vitamin D – but where in the world should we be looking…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in February 2025 From a charming farmhouse on a remote Nordic island to a serene white-sand retreat in Cancun, these February hotel openings will make you think, why wait until summer to discover that dream hospitality design… As we step into February 2025, so lands Hotel Designs latest anthology of hotel openings that will definitely…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2024 While the year might be drawing to a close, hotels around the world continue to open at a pace, and the December VIP arrivals list includes more than its fair share of beautiful beaches along with some well-designed city breaks… Taking us from the Caribbean to Copenhagen, this months openings covers some…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in November 2024 The cooler winter temperatures cannot quash the excitement around this month’s hotel openings. From Singapore to Bermuda, November 2024 is looking hot, hot, hot on the hospitality front… As we edge closer to 2025 (!), this year continues to boast expansion for the hospitality industry and, much like last month, things show…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in October 2024 From hot new properties in Dubai to cool Art Deco offerings in Copenhagen, this months hotel openings include some bold designs to sweep us into Q4 in style… The year may be drawing to an end, but hotel openings show no sign of slowing down. Paging through this month’s offerings, it is…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in September 2024 With a new season comes a wave of hotel openings, and an air of sophisticated chic within the walls of some very exciting new properties… I think it’s fair to say we’re well and truly out of the summer season and looking ahead to one of the busiest periods in the design…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2024 As we journey across the globe, we take a small detour to discover some of the most anticipated hotel debuts of August… This month’s hotel openings take us from the quiet sophistication in Osaka, to the vibrant and cool in London. Let’s discover what’s new on the block in August 2024. Four…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2024 Checking out some of the latest hotels guests will be checking into this summer, Editor Sophie Harper gives us her top picks from June’s hottest hotel openings… Summer is upon us (not that we’ve seen much sunshine here in the UK)! But June does typically signal the beginning of peak season, particularly…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in May 2024 As we move into a month of shifting seasons, Q2 is usually a busy quarter for hotel openings across the globe, and this year is no exception. With this in mind, writer Pauline Brettell identifies the hotel openings that will transport you from the beaches of Cancun to a rooftop vista in…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Deputy Editor Megan Christopher takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel arrivals… April showers may bring May flowers, but for the hospitality industry, this month is blooming with a different kind of beauty. From London’s highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental to Domes entrance on the island of…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Hotel Designs new Editor Sophie Harper takes a look at some of this month’s hottest hotel arrivals… 2024 is fast becoming one of our most anticipated years for hotel openings across the globe. With expansion and development gathering pace and showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, there are a number…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, closes his nearly six-year editorship by taking us through the hottest hotel openings that are about to land on the global hotel design scene this February… If this year’s emerging travel trends are anything to go by, then the global hotel development scene is in the…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2) Jumping straight into a year that promises to be a rollercoaster of hotel design and development, writer Pauline Brettell kicks off 2024 with an edit of the hottest hotel openings scheduled for Q1 and Q2… While the hospitality design arena is usually all about pushing boundaries, on the flipside…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the hottest hotels that will open in November 2023… While November is a time for us on the editorial design at Hotel Designs to celebrate the real influencers of the hotel design industry – with The Brit…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023 From bold brand statements to bijoux boutique offerings – writer Pauline Brettell rounds up an eclectic list of the hotel openings on our radar this month… A few of the names on this list, have been teasing us for a while with pipelines and impending openings and it is always exciting to…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to the perfect stopover for your Californian road trip, this months VIP hotel openings span the globe as well as the design language being used to inspire these new properties… This months rush of hotel openings could…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique, to big and bold in Budapest, this months hotel openings perfectly illustrate the shift in hotel design for more considered and personal spaces that are deeply imbedded in and reflective of, a location. From Mexico City to Margate, writer Pauline Brettell takes a look at a few of…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023 Here’s our exclusive editor’s pick of the hottest hotels opening – or re-emerging from renovation – in June 2023. In this round-up, we have selected VIP arrivals from New York, Greece, Italy, Portugal and more… In the wake of a busy show season following Salone del Mobile and Clerkenwell Design Week, June…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023 From the pulsing centre of Manhattan, to the heart of the British countryside, this month’s hottest hotel openings span the globe, bringing with them a glamourous amount of design inspiration in all its guises… It is always interesting when working on these VIP opening ’roundup’ pieces, how often a theme emerges. Maybe…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 The hotel development scene is sizzling – upcoming hotels opening include jewels from Burgundy, Japan, Brussels, Rome and Singapore, among others. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies the hottest hotel openings that are expected in April 2023… In April, as we creep into the high season for summer destinations, there is always a flurry…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in February 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at the design-savvy hotels opening this February that are expected to arrive and steal the show… Following Hotel Designs’ special feature last month, where we explored the hottest hotels opening throughout 2023, it’s time to kickstart our VIP arrivals series that will run throughout the year taking…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022 The temperature is not dropping at Hotel Designs HQ, as we migrate to far-flung destinations around the world to explore the hottest hotel openings expected in December… What a year it has been! From new islands to renovated great dames, mind-blowing hotel concepts to the hospitality industry boldly entering the metaverse –…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in November 2022 While 2022 might be winding down, hotels across the globe are still breaking ground, laying foundations and flinging open their designer doors. Keeping our finger on the pulse of all these openings and reimagining, here are a few that have caught our attention for this month of November… Having been working remotely…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2022 From luxury brands to barefoot on the beach, this months VIP openings covers it all. The creativity on the design front also spans the spectrum, from the Art Deco inspired grandeur of the restoration project that has culminated in Sommerro in Oslo, to the bold primary colours of Radio Hotel in uptown…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2022 Turning up the heat, Editor Hamish Kilburn explores some of the hottest hotels that will be emerging on the hospitality scene this August – including an anything but standard jewel in Bangkok, first-time arrivals in Doha and Greece and an icon making itself known over in New York… From the balmy climates…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2022 With Greece continuing to lead the pack when it comes to hotel openings this month, May sees the full range of hospitality offerings; from bijoux island resorts to boutique city getaways, along with an impressive Frank Gehry designed multi functional development in Los Angeles… As summer feels tantalisingly close, it is difficult…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2022 From transformed ranches in Napa Valley to cliff-hanging hotels on the Amalfi Coast, and properties setting new standards in hotel and hospitality, the hotels opening in April are to be ignored at your peril. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Welcome to spring, a time for rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth – and we…
read moreWeekly digest: architecture goals, Marriott milestones & VIP arrivals Editor Hamish Kilburn here to compile all of this week’s hottest hotel stories in one, easy-to-consume article – prepare for architecture goals, hotel openings and unconventional bathroom… I heard recently from an economics strategist that the hospitality sector has been placed amongst the industries that will see the largest bounce-back from…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2022 Still focussing on Q1 openings for 2022, writer Pauline Brettell takes a look at the hotels getting ready to throw down the welcome mat in March, and shares her standout choices from a Jedi-style Star Wars experience through to extreme sustainability in a project by the Sextantio group, with a few slightly…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2022 Cutting through the noise around the flood of hotel openings anticipated for Q1 in 2022, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares his pick of the VIP arrivals expected this February. In his round-up, he picks out a quirky LA bolthole, a 250-key luxury abode in New York and a new wellness destination in the…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest hotels opening in July 2021 As momentum and demand builds for the industry to reopen fully and for travellers to enjoy one-off travel experiences once more, it seems as if the hospitality landscape is updating its infrastructure with newly designed hotels, in both new and existing properties, standing to welcome the new era of modern travellers. Editor…
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 moreVIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in May 2021 From brand debuts to a boutique bombshells and local gems, here’s your ultimate guide on the hottest hotel openings to expect in May 2021. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… While unrestricted travel the way we knew it may be somewhat of a hazy dream at the moment, it has not stopped brands and…
read moreVIP arrivals: Hottest April hotel openings The industry is gearing up for a summer of hospitality, is the feeling the editorial desk at Hotel Designs has as it selects the most exciting hotel openings expected in April 2021. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Blink and you will miss it! With vaccine updates, hotel re-opening strategies being across social media and conversations…
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 moreVIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2021 Hot off the heels of our two-part series on hotel openings in 2021, Hotel Designs is serving up the hottest, most spectacular hotel openings to expect in February. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For many of us, the idea of checking into a hotel in February 2021 is an unrealistic expectation. The UK…
read moreVIP Arrivals: hotels opening in April 2020 Despite COVID-19 putting the brakes on hotel development activity, Hotel Designs’ Hamish Kilburn wants to still celebrate the hotels that were originally planned to open in April so that we have something to look forward once the crisis is over… It was all going so well. Only last month I wrote that 2020…
read moreVIP ARRIVALS: hotels opening in March 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on which statement and game-changing hotels are opening in March, 2020… So far, 2020 is shaping up to be a year of expansion for many hotel brands, such as Hotel Indigo, Le Meridian, Radisson Hotels, Hoxton and…
read moreVIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on which statement and game-changing hotels are expected to open in February, 2020… The hotel industry never ceases to amaze with its ability to break through hard barriers to take design, architecture and creativity…
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 moreWeekly briefing: international hotel arrivals – we have ‘lift-off’! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to deliver your first weekly briefing of the year, featuring all the hottest hotel stories of the week. This round-up includes a look at this year’s VIP international arrivals, a rather ‘dandy’ hotel review and even a pre-flight check into what a hotel in space will look…
read moreMandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai – a new landmark destination soaring into the skyline Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, the group’s second property in the city, has officially opened its doors – located within Wasl Tower, the hotel brings the brand’s signature blend of Asian heritage and local character to the heart of the city… The bold urban property sheltering Mandarin Oriental…
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 moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2024 Returning from two years of travel, Deputy Editor Megan Christopher discusses the advantages of choosing a hotel over Airbnb… Ah, the age-old debate – Airbnb or hotel? For the seasoned traveller seeking a guaranteed haven of comfort and productivity, the answer leans decidedly towards the professional hospitality experience. While Airbnb offers a quirky…
read moreIn conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space. We sat down with its founder, Wei Xiao (萧威), to find out a little more about its creative journey… Zhengyin Art works closely with interior designers in providing bespoke art work and installations. From briefing to…
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 moreEditor checks in: the real value of ‘pride’ in hotel design To conclude Pride Month 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn shares a behind-the-scenes on the significance of one interview that was published this month, while also giving his pick of impactful stories and reviews written recently, including the launch of The Brit List Awards 2023… When James Bermingham, this month’s ‘cover…
read moreNammos moves in to Mykonos, Maldives & Abu Dhabi Nammos Hotels & Resorts is born, a new hotel brand born out of 20-plus years on the hospitality scene, will open its first cluster of properties in Mykonos, the Maldives and Abu Dhabi… Following in the footsteps of other signature restaurants entering the hotel market – but, by the looks of…
read moreThe Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon opens its ‘anything but standard’ doors Top of our VIP arrivals list for august, The Standards Asia flagship has taken up residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, creating an urban retreat offering world-class design, retail and cultural programming anchored by dynamic food, drink, and after-dark offerings in the Thai capital… As the latest addition to…
read moreHottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4) Keeping the momentum going and following hot on the heels of our list of hotel openings slated for Q1 & Q2, Pauline Brettell takes over, keeping a collective eye glued to the hospitality horizon with a list of openings that are planned for the second half of 2022, which have piqued…
read moreWeekly digest: The struggling generation & the latest hotel openings The struggle is real in this week’s round-up of our top stories, as we celebrate the launch of a campaign to help young designers and architects on their feet while networking events are brought back to IRL (in real life). Meanwhile, there seems to be a new hotel opening on…
read moreWeekly briefing: Sleep masterclass, award winners & art outside the frame Allow me, Hamish Kilburn, to walk you through this week’s top design and hospitality stories. The weekly briefing was designed with busy on-the-go designers, architects, hoteliers and developers in mind – so kick back, relax and scroll down to read a snapshot of this week’s happenings… It’s been a…
read moreNow open: Rocco Forte Hotels’ Villa Igiea Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious family-run hotel group, led by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi, has unveiled the newly restored Villa Igiea in Sicily… Recently included in our VIP Arrivals series, Villa Igia, the historical Art Nouveau palazzo overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, originally designed by Ernesto Basile commissioned by…
read moreWeekly briefing: Hotel openings, Australian arrival & tile trends Editor Hamish Kilburn here dropping in to serve you your weekly briefing, which today includes news from Kimpton Hotels, YOTEL and Four Seasons as well as a detailed look at the hottest hotel openings anticipated for May and more… While this week’s news has been hot on our agenda, I have…
read moreWeekly briefing: Wellness takes over, architecture trends & new podcast incoming! Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing. It’s been another busy week on the editorial desk and there’s a a lot to get through – so let’s get started, shall we? Following last week’s story of February VIP Arrivals, in the last few days we’ve heard from a…
read moreWeekly briefing: Tech talk, art escapes & beyond the surface of trends ‘Ey-up’, Hamish Kilburn here to deliver your weekly briefing. Over the last couple of days, we have showered our readers with exclusives, the latest news and insightful features. For those of you on-the-go, here are this week’s hottest stories in one easy-to-consume story… If you only read one…
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 moreHottest hotel openings anticipated for 2021 (Q1 & Q2) Concussed from 2020, Hotel Designs is kicking off the year with positivity; shining its editorial spotlight on the hotel openings that will take hospitality worldwide to new heights. In our first of two series we take a look at Q1 & Q2’s VIP arrivals. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Despite the pandemic,…
read moreMinor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 155 hotels and resorts in 23 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced the debut of its luxury Anantara brand in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2019, Anantara Jeddah Resort will be located on the…
read moreAirelles Palladio Venice – the first Airelles property beyond the French borders The prestigious French hotel collection Airelles, composed of some of the most spectacular Maisons in France, will unveil its first luxury hotel in Italy in 2026, bringing its legacy of French refinement to the historic city of Venice… French hotel collection Airelles, has unveiled plans for its eagerly…
read moreTersane Istanbul partners with 1508 London to shape landmark two-part project International studio 1508 London will design the signature residences at Tersane Istanbul – a landmark redevelopment transforming Türkiye’s largest industrial heritage site. Here’s a sneak peek… On the historic shores of Istanbul’s Golden Horn, a new chapter in design-led urban regeneration is unfolding. Tersane Istanbul, the ambitious redevelopment of…
read moreHotel Designs’ most-read stories of 2025 Look back on Hotel Designs’ most-read stories of 2025 and discover the headlines that shaped the hospitality and design scene… As we accelerate into a new year, it’s worth pressing pause to reflect on the design stories that defined the last. From landmark hotel openings and industry-shaping appointments to award celebrations and conversations that…
read moreNew hotel openings – November 2025 Discover November 2025’s VIP hotel arrivals, where design reigns supreme. With one property crafted by name, find out who, why and what has crafted the others… This November, Hotel Designs takes you around the world in just five minutes… with its curated list of the season’s hottest new hotels. Showcasing the many charming faces…
read moreThe Verse – irreverent elegance in Lisbon Located in Lisbon’s Rua de São Bento, The Verse is a boutique aparthotel housed in a building restored by Portuguese architect Carrilho da Graça, and with interiors by Studio Astolfi – we stepped inside for a closer look… The Verse stands out for its unrivalled comfort and contemporary flair – a cosmopolitan yet…
read moreBeyond the frame – art and hotel design With this months editorial focus throwing the spotlight on art in hotel design, writer Pauline Brettell explores the curated collections that are becoming increasingly integral to hotel design narratives, while at the same time forging links between community, culture and design… My first recollection of the value of art in a hotel…
read moreSir Devonshire Square opens its doors Amsterdam-based boutique brand Sir Hotels has made its London debut with the launch of Sir Devonshire Square. Located within the storied courtyard of East London’s Devonshire Square, the new property sits at the cultural crossroads of Spitalfields’ vibrant food and art scene and the financial heart of the City… Housed within a restored 17th…
read moreNew hotel openings – September 2025 As summer shifts into the softer tones of early autumn, a fresh wave of September hotel openings are creating some well-designed ripples in the world of hospitality, inviting us all to step into spaces where history, design, and local storytelling converge… Well September certainly kicked off in style with The Chancery Rosewood swinging open…
read moreCasa Cook Madonna opens its doors to the Dolomites Casa Cook Madonna, the brand’s first mountain retreat and debut property in Italy, has opened its adults-only doors for the very first time, in the picturesque village of Madonna di Campiglio… In partnership with lifestyle hotel operator TREASURESTS Hospitality and JP Hospitality Investors Club, Casa Cook Madonna combines understated luxury with…
read moreSirru Fen Fushi names Gerhard Stutz as General Manager Sirru Fen Fushi, Private Lagoon Resort, has announced the appointment of Gerhard Stutz as General Manager, bringing over 35 years of global experience in luxury hospitality… Most recently General Manager at Soneva Fushi, Maldives, Gerhard Stutz led the property to its highest-ever guest and employee satisfaction scores. Under his leadership, Soneva…
read moreIn conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, exploring an Australian aesthetic With KAI Interiors expanding into Australia, Founder Michaela Reysenn takes a closer look at its vibrant hospitality scene, shining a light on how culture, climate and context shape hotel design… With a bold new studio opening in Sydney, UK-based design firm KAI Interiors is expanding its footprint into Australia’s vibrant hospitality…
read moreThe Hoxton makes a date with Nashville Ennismore has announced the signing of The Hoxton, Nashville. Set to open its doors in the Music City in 2027, the hotel will create an inviting space for all in the up-and-coming Pie Town neighbourhood… The Hoxton Nashville will join the brand’s growing network in the USA including New York, Portland, LA and…
read moreHotel Savoy unveils new F&B spaces, to celebrate 25 years In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Hotel Savoy – part of the Rocco Forte Hotels collection – has introduced two newly reimagined spaces on Piazza della Repubblica… The recent transformation of Florence’s Hotel Savoy centres on the reopening of its Irene Restaurant and the debut of Bar Artemisia, each offering…
read moreWaldorf Astoria Osaka – a thoughtful interfusion of Eastern and Western motifs Marking the debut of Waldorf Astoria in Japan, Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a soaring 252-room edifice with panoramic skyline views, seamlessly blending New York’s timeless legacy with the dynamic energy of Osaka… Located in the trendsetting Umekita District, Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a gateway to Japan’s cultural and…
read more5 of the best branded residences outside of Dubai Here, Hotel Designs explores five of the best branded residences emerging outside of the hotspot areas of Dubai or Miami… The demand for branded residences continues to take the hospitality world by storm, with some hotels now opting for a greater proportion of private residences to guest bedrooms — even luxury fashion…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton opens its doors in Morocco The Ritz-Carlton has announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, debuting a palatial oasis of contemporary majesty in Morocco… Nestled within 440 hectares of forest and lush gardens, just steps away from the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam promises an unparalleled experience in the…
read moreDesigning Borneta – in conversation with James Thurstan Waterworth With its design fresh off the Thurstan drawing board, the recently opened Borneta Barcelona offers an harmonious balance of light-filled spaces, natural materials and bold accents. We caught up with Studio Founder, James Thurstan Waterworth, to find out a little more about the creative process behind its effortlessly cool ambiance… Borneta…
read moreExperimental Group hits the slopes at Chalet Val d’Isere Experimental Group continues its development with the promise of more discovery and experiences for visitors to the Swiss Alps from the winter of 2024… Following recent openings in Biarritz, Ibiza and the idyllic environs of the Cotswolds, Experimental Group has decided to head for the hills, where, at an altitude of…
read moreandBeyond announces Suyian Lodge, Kenya andBEYOND has announced plans to expand its lodge and impact footprint in Kenya’s Laikipia Region with an exclusive tourism concession… Luxury experiential and conservation company andBeyond has extended its lodge circuit in Kenya with the announcement of an Exclusive Tourism Concession over the 44 000 acre (approximately 18 000 hectares) Suyian Conservancy in Kenya in…
read moreMeliá Ibiza opens its doors in Santa Eulalia Following a transformative refurbishment of the previous Sol Beach House Ibiza, blending its trademark avant-garde design with Ibizan tradition, Meliá Ibiza invites guests to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life… Nestled in an unrivalled location, Meliá Ibiza provides a peaceful oasis complemented by its serene Mediterranean surroundings, favourable climate…
read moreThe Radical – the writing’s on the wall Inspired by the River Arts District’s RAD moniker, The Radical brings together a collective of buzzing energy, creative talent and shared experiences designed to inspire all guests to be fearlessly radical… Located in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina’s River Arts District, The Radical is a bold, daring new boutique hotel and…
read moreBIJAL – the new luxury brand from Gürok Group Turkish hotel company Gürok Group has introduced its new brand BIJAL Resorts, with the first ultra-luxury all-villa resort now open in the Antalya Province, Turkey… The new BIJAL brand by Gürok Group is about combining the outstanding Turkish hospitality the group introduced over 30 years ago with Ali Bey Hotels &…
read moreAman Nai Lert Bangkok schedules its opening Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the hotel and branded residences from hospitality and lifestyle brand Aman, has announced its scheduled opening for the third quarter of 2024. Here’s what we know… Following Aman Group’s successful opening of Aman New York in 2022, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok continues the brand’s strategic mission to bring the…
read moreThe Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement to bring The Luxury Collection to the Dodecanese Islands in Greece, following an extensive renovation of Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa… Expected to open in summer 2024, Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece will be the only luxury resort on…
read moreAngama Amboseli opens in Kenya Angama Amboseli has officially opened in the heart of Kenya’s Kimana Sanctuary – one of the last havens for the continent’s Super Tusker elephants – continuing the ‘slow safari’ concept championed at its sister property, Angama Mara… The new Angama Amboseli lodge features ten suites inspired by the elephants, using a combination of canvas, concrete,…
read moreW Hotels make a triumphant return to Sydney Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travellers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront… Located within The Ribbon and designed by acclaimed Australian architectural firm, Hassell, W…
read moreStatement to signature: lighting ACCOR’s MGallery hotel in Liverpool Accor has opened the doors to its latest UK hotel – The Municipal Hotel Liverpool, MGallery – and Northern Lights was chosen to craft its bespoke lighting magic across the historic listed location… Each venue and carefully curated space in The Municipal Hotel tells a unique story inspired by the location…
read moreMiniview: Mondrian Singapore Duxton deconstructs the shophouse Studio Carter has teamed up with DP Architects in Singapore to break bold new ground with a ‘deconstructed shophouse’ as the overarching design inspiration for the Mondrian Singapore Duxton… Rooted in Singaporean culture, Mondrian Singapore Duxton, which opened its doors earlier this year, rises above Chinatown’s colourful historical shophouses and looks to the…
read moreRe-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, has made its much-anticipated return with interiors by the design studio Tara Bernerd & Partners, honouring Mexican heritage while enhancing the original architecture of white stucco buildings aligned to the Sacred Geometry of Mayan masonry… Set amongst 200 acres of lush tropical jungle and the secluded white…
read moreHotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to explore the organic design narrative inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, a VIP arrival that marks 1 Hotels’ debut property in the UK… While London’s grand dame hotels battle it out to refresh their identities on the congested luxury hospitality map, a new brand has arrived in the…
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.