Tag: 2023 Articles • Hotel Designs

bathroom with bright blue Duravit toilet and vanity with walls in bold botanical wallpaper

Bathrooms / 05.01.2024

Product watch: Millio from Duravit

Product watch: Millio from Duravit Duravit has collaborated with the Italian industrial designer Antonio Bullo to create Millio – a toilet that makes a...

chairs and marble table in lounge with fireplace

Fabric / 04.01.2024

Sneak peek: Edmund Bell unveils new fabrics for Heimtextil

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Edmund Bell unveils new fabrics for Heimtextil Edmund Bell has announced that it will be exhibiting at Heimtextil this month, where three...

white and cream contemporary interior with blond wood and plants and soft seating on the floor

Feature / 04.01.2024

How these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

How these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design Writer Pauline Brettell sifts through the trends that are directing the travel industry, to...

News / 03.01.2024

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Activos Turisticos de Mexico (ACTUR),...

galaxy gold sphere chandelier from Franklite with contemporary minimalist chair in foreground

Exclusive / 03.01.2024

Roundtable: the emotion of lighting

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: the emotion of lighting Lighting has always been an essential tool in a designers' skillset and now, more than ever, it is being...

Feature / 02.01.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2) Jumping straight into a year that promises to be a rollercoaster of hotel...

Tented accommodation of luxury hotel suite

Feature / 29.12.2023

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024 As we prepare to round-off 2023 in style, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs,...

News / 28.12.2023

IHG’s first conversion Holiday Inn Express hotel in Germany opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

IHG’s first conversion Holiday Inn Express hotel in Germany opens IHG Hotels & Resorts opens Holiday Inn Express Dresden Zentrum in the heart of...

News / 27.12.2023

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

By: Pauline Brettell

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co....

guestroom interior for Pikes Hotel Ibiza featuring sofa.com beds

Furniture / 22.12.2023

Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com sofa.com looks back at its boutique projects this year that all make a strong case...

crosswater bathroom in white and wood with plants

Bathrooms / 22.12.2023

Crosswater curates the top trends coming up for bathrooms

By: Pauline Brettell

Crosswater curates the top trends coming up for bathrooms With bathrooms having transformed from being purely functional spaces, into places of personal retreat, Crosswater...

aerial view looking down on cream curved sofa on carpet with curved lines in white and cream by Modieus in the Playford Hotel

Flooring / 21.12.2023

Year in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus In addition to creating beautiful bespoke designs over the course of the year, Modieus...

cross section through interior wall showing pocket door system from the Library Ladder Company

Surfaces / 21.12.2023

Year in review: design solutions from The Library Ladder Company

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: design solutions from The Library Ladder Company From interior ladders that seamlessly blend style and functionality, to pocket doors, sliding doors...

Bathrooms / 21.12.2023

Bryan Adams photographs the third campaign for Kaldewei

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bryan Adams photographs the third campaign for Kaldewei The new campaign from Kaldewei, which is 'enveloped in sustainable luxury', is called Superplan Zero... Kaldewei...

seating in lobby at Accor gloucester road by rpa group

In conversation / 20.12.2023

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter...

two round wall mirrors above two frreestanding basin units from Laufen

Bathrooms / 20.12.2023

Year in review: the evolution of ILBAGNOALESSI from LAUFEN

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: the evolution of ILBAGNOALESSI from LAUFEN The iconic ILBAGNOALESSI collection from LAUFEN, has undergone an exciting evolution in 2023, with the...

oak veneer headboard with framed pictures and vase above bed

Surfaces / 20.12.2023

Product watch: Elegante Veneers from Havwoods

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Elegante Veneers from Havwoods With versatility, flexibility and sustainability at the heart of the range, the new Elegante Veneers collection is part...

glass walls, brown carpet and brown quilted ligne roset Kashima sofa

Furniture / 19.12.2023

Rediscovering the legendary Kashima

By: Pauline Brettell

Rediscovering the legendary Kashima This year saw Ligne Roset launching the re-edition of the legendary Kashima sofa which, since its original production in 1976,...

black wood panelling in an attic room in Lundies House in Scotland

News / 19.12.2023

Lundies House – a northerly bolthole with a touch of luxe

By: Pauline Brettell

Lundies House – a northerly bolthole with a touch of luxe Lundies House –located on the far tip of northwest Scotland, is the latest...

Bathrooms / 19.12.2023

Year in Review: innovation and design lead the way for GROHE

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in Review: innovation and design lead the way for GROHE The year has been abuzz with industry events and launches for GROHE, from...

Beds / 18.12.2023

Bed goals: introducing The Budleigh bed from Naturalmat

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bed goals: introducing The Budleigh bed from Naturalmat Hotel Designs sinks deeply into The Budleigh Bed from Naturalmat, which launched in Autumn 2023... This...

Freestanding Bette bath in 25hours bathroom with yellow shower cubicle and blue walls

Bathrooms / 18.12.2023

Bette adds to the story at 25hours Hotel Hafencity

By: Pauline Brettell

Bette adds to the story at 25hours Hotel Hafencity The newly renovated bathrooms in the 25hours Hotel Hafencity in Hamburg show how Bette and...

lighting over table designed by Sybille de Margerie for Gabriel Scott

Lighting / 18.12.2023

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023 Lighting is without question one of the gamechangers when it comes to interiors...

palm trees, vaulted ceilings and chandeliers in The Municipal Hotel Liverpool, MGallery

Lighting / 15.12.2023

Year in review: bespoke brilliance from Northern Lights

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: bespoke brilliance from Northern Lights The team at Northern Lights reflect on another year of elevating bespoke lighting to unparalleled heights......

square white guestrooms at Odera on Tinos leading onto infinity pool

News / 15.12.2023

Introducing Odera

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Odera A testament to authenticity, the Odera ethos is centred on celebrating Tinos’ traditions, with the aim of both transforming and respecting this...

floral fabric on chairs behind desk and lampshades in florals with sanderson trim against olive green wall

Fabric / 15.12.2023

Editor’s pick: top 6 fabric collections launched in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top 6 fabric collections launched in 2023 Fabrics have long been in designers' toolboxes when taking art outside the frame. In this...

Exclusive / 14.12.2023

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer Lansdowne Club, the historic members' club in the heart of Mayfair in London, has...

Bathrooms / 14.12.2023

AXOR expands MyEdition range with New Surface Matt Black

By: Hamish Kilburn

AXOR expands MyEdition range with New Surface Matt Black Three years on from when MyEdition 2.0 launched, AXOR has announced the latest evolution, which...

Bathrooms / 14.12.2023

Product watch: introducing Nu brassware from Roca

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing Nu brassware from Roca Editor Hamish Kilburns locks his lens to focus on a new brassware design from Roca. Nu, designed...

sunlight through window of Venice Venice hotel onto brick wall and reclining statue

Feature / 13.12.2023

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde

By: Pauline Brettell

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde After a five year restoration, The Venice Venice Hotel has opened its 13th-century Venetian-Byzantine doors, breathing...

room set with curved grey couch and round table and chair with Arte Kharga wallcovering behind

Surfaces / 13.12.2023

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, runs through some of the statement...

L&E Shoreditch Showroom - Credit Vigo Jansons - LR 09

Furniture / 13.12.2023

A ‘haven of style’ – inside Liang & Eimil’s new Shoreditch showroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

A ‘haven of style’ – inside Liang & Eimil’s new Shoreditch showroom Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, steps in to Liang & Eimil's...

wooden alcove with built in seating and beds in ROOMS Batumi

News / 12.12.2023

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea Georgian hospitality group, ROOMS, a member of Design Hotels, has announced the official opening of ROOMS Batumi...

Newmor wallcoverings in Hotel Puro Warsaw

Surfaces / 12.12.2023

Year in review: quality and creativity from Newmor

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: quality and creativity from Newmor Newmor remain at the forefront of wallcovering design innovation – we caught up with Rose Campbell,...

Peacock Alley in Waldorf Astoria Orlando

News / 12.12.2023

Waldorf Astoria Orlando unveils its new look

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria Orlando unveils its new look The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Orlando has unveiled a property-wide reimagination led by interior design firm Parker Torres...

guestroom in Bob W Osterbro with walls in taupe and white and patterned throw on bed

News / 11.12.2023

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property Tech-driven, design-led serviced apartment brand Bob W continues its rapid expansion across Europe with the...

central lobby in Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr with fountain, plants and glass covered roof

News / 11.12.2023

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace Four Seasons has announced its arrival in Morocco’s capital in early 2024 with a spectacular oceanside property, having...

News / 08.12.2023

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania Kempinski Poinana Brasov, the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana...

tiled and glass surfaces with wooden chairs in Trailborn lobby

News / 08.12.2023

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains

By: Pauline Brettell

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains New hospitality brand, Trailborn, rooted in and inspired by the great American outdoors, prepares to...

black white and grey shower and bathroom finishes in the alu+ range from Ideal Standard

Bathrooms / 08.12.2023

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability

By: Pauline Brettell

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability Ideal Standard International, a leading manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions, has been awarded a...

The roundtable was the perfect setting for designers to get an exclusive sneak peek of Dedar's latest collection of sheers. | Image credit: Mel Yates Photography

Textiles / 07.12.2023

The new autumn collection from Dedar

By: Pauline Brettell

The new autumn collection from Dedar Hot off the press from its location in the heart of Italy, Dedar is showcasing its autumn collection,...

curved seating in the spa with ceramic wall art and paintings in spa at Four Seasons Atlanta

Wellness / 07.12.2023

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

By: Pauline Brettell

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Guided by the qualities of light, HBA Atlanta has completed the...

Exclusive / 07.12.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing 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...

Lighting / 06.12.2023

Franklite prepares special edition lighting catalogue

By: Pauline Brettell

Franklite prepares special edition lighting catalogue Hot off the press – to commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2023 – Franklite has been working on...

A rustic bathroom inside a 12-century building in Italy

Feature / 06.12.2023

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages

By: Hamish Kilburn

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages Vocabolo Moscatelli, a restoration journey of soulful proportions, is sheltered inside a 12th-century monastery-turned...

sunloungers and pool with seaview at Bali

News / 06.12.2023

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia Perched on the island’s southernmost tip at Ungasan, Umana Bali marks the brand’s first resort...

Flooring / 05.12.2023

Product watch: Bespoke Broadloom Carpets from Balsan

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: Bespoke Broadloom Carpets from Balsan In the realm of interior design, uniqueness reigns supreme, and a truly luxurious space demands more than...

W Edinburgh contemporary design inside suite

Feature / 05.12.2023

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city Seven years on from when Marriott first teased the arrival of W Hotels debut...

bathroom in neutral colours with wall mirror and accessories from Hyperion Tiles

Bathrooms / 05.12.2023

Hyperion Tiles accessorise the bathroom with form and function

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyperion Tiles accessorise the bathroom with form and function Hyperion Tiles, best known for its extensive collection of tiles and flooring, also offer a...

Hotel Development / 04.12.2023

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion...

Collage of bathroom products launched in 2023

Bathrooms / 04.12.2023

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023 With bathrooms become more sanctuaries in hotel design, product development in the wellness arena has...

Surfaces / 04.12.2023

James Latham adds Accoya Color Grey to its cladding and decking portfolio

By: Hamish Kilburn

James Latham adds Accoya Color Grey to its cladding and decking portfolio James Latham announces the arrival of Accoya Color Grey (Accoya Grey), the...

pool and lighting with loungers on the side in spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London,

News / 01.12.2023

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, will be home to a new signature Spa, providing the perfect antidote...

black and white chequered floor, palm trees and bar in the lobby at Casa Lucia

News / 01.12.2023

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires Housed in the famed Edificio Mihanovic building on the stylish Calle Arroyo,...

Exclusive / 30.11.2023

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott As the host of Travel By Design, a podcast brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler,...

Brit List / 30.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023 With The Brit List 2023 hot off the press, showcasing the profiles of the leading...

a selection of colours in Kiara dimout fabric by Skopos

Textiles / 30.11.2023

Skopos shines a light on dimout fabrics and curtains

By: Pauline Brettell

Skopos shines a light on dimout fabrics and curtains To expand its ‘Accents’ offer, Skopos has added Kiara, a new dimout quality, into the...

Bathrooms / 30.11.2023

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: democratising design in style As the first day of HIX drew to a close, conversation was flowing on the Crosswater stand as...

aerial view of Alphonse Island resort with beach, palm trees and swimming pool

News / 29.11.2023

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

By: Pauline Brettell

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island Alphonse Island, Seychelles, has undergone a programme of refurbishment and development that enhances its offering and reflects its...

Co-founder and CEO of Bob W Niko Karstikko

News / 29.11.2023

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint Bob W is spearheading a ‘Show Us Your Numbers’ campaign calling for the hospitality...

Industry opinion / 28.11.2023

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality Highlighting the recently completed project in St. Regis Hotel in Cairo by the Michael Graves...

dark orange basin and vanity by Duravit against blue wood panelling and floral wallpaper

Bathrooms / 28.11.2023

Duravit takes on small bathrooms with strong colours

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit takes on small bathrooms with strong colours With restaurants, clubs and hotels blazing the trail with intense colours and rich tones in the...

WOW!house 2023 House of Rohl Bathroom by Studio Mica Photography James McDonald image 1

Competition / 28.11.2023

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner Possibly one of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s most united initiatives, the WOW!house is...

2 sun loungers between palm trees on the beach at hotel San Cristobal

News / 27.11.2023

Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury Hotel San Cristóbal, the Bunkhouse group’s first international property, has revealed a handful of new additions...

render of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley lobby with chairs surrounding fireplace

News / 27.11.2023

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah

By: Pauline Brettell

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah Slated for late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will expand Hyatt’s brand presence in a vibrant...

White Paper / 27.11.2023

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations

By: Pauline Brettell

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations With a combination of economic, societal and environmental factors driving current design, specification and operational thinking...

seating and textiles in the lobby in The StandardX Melbourne

News / 27.11.2023

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept In February 2024, the iconic lifestyle hotel brand will debut its inaugural The StandardX concept in Melbourne,...

Render of luxury pools at new Curio by Hilton hotel in Dominican Republic

News / 24.11.2023

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic

By: Hamish Kilburn

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic Expected to open in 2024, Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton will bolster Hilton’s...

Locke am Platz lobby in tones of terracotta

News / 24.11.2023

Locke steps into Switzerland in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke steps into Switzerland in style Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced its expansion into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property,...

NH Collection Paris Champs Élysées_Facade

Hotel Development / 24.11.2023

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024 Minor Hotels will launch three new hotels in Paris in 2024 and 2025 under...

heated stone treatment bed with blue mosaic ceiling in The Newt

Bathrooms / 23.11.2023

The Newt levels up with new bathrooms

By: Pauline Brettell

The Newt levels up with new bathrooms Tile and stone experts, Schlüter-Systems, were involved in the renovation and restoration of The Newt Hotel and...

Collage of The Brit List 2023 interior designers

Exclusive / 23.11.2023

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2023 was published, which profiles the leading interior...

render of outdoor dining terrace in stone and wood with plants and view over the sea on Patmos island Greece

News / 23.11.2023

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos

By: Pauline Brettell

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement to bring The Luxury Collection to the...

Surfaces / 22.11.2023

Atlas Concorde adds 10 new shades to Boost Balance collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

Atlas Concorde adds 10 new shades to Boost Balance collection Boost Balance from Atlas Concorde is a strong and silent surface collection – the...

Hotel Development / 22.11.2023

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China At the heart of the city’s newest mixed-use development project, Hangzhou Centre Towers, Four Seasons...

Kempinski Grace Bay_Turks and Caicos_Aerial View_copyright Kempinski Hotels

Hotel Development / 21.11.2023

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach Kempinski Grace Bay blends rich heritage of internationally renowned hospitality brand with beautiful by nature serenity...

News / 21.11.2023

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this...

gold vaulted ceiling in the cream lobby with planted wall in The Singapore EDITION

News / 21.11.2023

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore Firmly rooted in the EDITION brand’s strong sense of refined, timeless design and...

black and slate grey bathroom with glass shower with concealed unit by GROHE

Bathrooms / 20.11.2023

GROHE expands its portfolio of concealed shower sets

By: Pauline Brettell

GROHE expands its portfolio of concealed shower sets The new GROHE concealed shower sets provide holistic shower solutions, which ensure coordinated design of thermostats...

abstract design on wallcovering in brown and green by Arte

Surfaces / 20.11.2023

Product watch: Totem from Arte

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Totem from Arte Tall. Taller. Tallest. The Totem Collection from Arte is all about geometric shapes, which have randomly been arranged, to...

columns and candlelight leading into the spa at The St Regis Tamuda Bay

News / 20.11.2023

St. Regis debuts in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis debuts in Morocco The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, Morocco has opened, bringing with it the glamorous spirit and...

brown leather sofa with blue throw and grey and taupe walls and fabrics in Cove Kensington Apartment

News / 17.11.2023

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea

By: Pauline Brettell

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea Extended stay pioneer edyn has announced the opening of its newest property, Cove Huntingdon House, under...

Bathrooms / 17.11.2023

Live from HIX: Gessi presents ‘haute culture’

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: Gessi presents ‘haute culture’ Showcasing its new collections at HIX, Gessi aims to communicate its personal and distinctive style aesthetic marked...

stone counter in front of brown tiled wall with architectural tubular lighting above from LedsC4

Lighting / 16.11.2023

Live from HIX: creative lighting solutions from LedsC4

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: creative lighting solutions from LedsC4 Step onto the LedsC4 stand at HIX to appreciate some of the standout designs from the...

Pure Haven Sea View Private Pool - Bedroom & Living Room in Mykonos hotel

Review / 16.11.2023

Hotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, was in Mykonos to check in to Domes Noruz Mykonos....

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and collage of The Brit List Awards

Feature / 15.11.2023

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: unlocking creativity at The Brit List Awards 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs and lead judge for The Brit List...

green upholstered headboard in guestroom with pink velvet chair and industrial style windows in The Store Oxford

News / 15.11.2023

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed

By: Pauline Brettell

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed Slated to launch in early 2024 on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits...

swimming pool and spa in the OWO in London supported by Schlüter-Systems products

Bathrooms / 14.11.2023

HIX Preview: Schlüter-Systems showcase its hospitality range

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX Preview: Schlüter-Systems showcase its hospitality range Schlüter-Systems, market leaders of high-quality system solutions for tile and stone applications, will be exhibiting at this...

tented safari camp and thorn trees at dusk at Angama-Amboseli Kenya

News / 14.11.2023

Angama Amboseli opens in Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

Angama Amboseli opens in Kenya Angama Amboseli has officially opened in the heart of Kenya’s Kimana Sanctuary – one of the last havens for...

view into hotel guestroom in Paris across bed to rounded art deco style window

News / 14.11.2023

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, inspired by the Golden Age of travel

By: Pauline Brettell

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, inspired by the Golden Age of travel Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, the new Parisian lifestyle hotel in the vibrant Left...

exterior facade of art'otel London Hoxton lit up at night

News / 13.11.2023

art’otel London Hoxton sets ‘moving in’ date

By: Pauline Brettell

art’otel London Hoxton sets ‘moving in’ date Fusing innovative architectural design and art-inspired interiors, art'otel London Hoxton has set its opening for March 2024...

Bathrooms / 13.11.2023

Product watch: introducing NEOREST WX from TOTO

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing NEOREST WX from TOTO Bathroom company TOTO has launched NEOREST WX, its new, award-winning high-end toilet with integrated WASHLET. TOTO is...

burnt orange sofa at foot of the bed in Four Seasons New York guestroom with low lighting and art on the wall

Feature / 13.11.2023

Change of suite for Four Seasons New York Downtown

By: Pauline Brettell

Change of suite for Four Seasons New York Downtown Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of...

Bathrooms / 10.11.2023

Product watch: Reframe from Unidrain

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Reframe from Unidrain Almost too good for trash, leading Danish design company Unidrain has rethought the pedal bin and created a piece...

Bathrooms / 10.11.2023

Product watch: GROHE introduces Phantom Black

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: GROHE introduces Phantom Black Bathroom fittings are one of the most frequently used products in a building and that’s why global manufacturer,...

roll top bath in front of window in beamed country bathroom

Bathrooms / 09.11.2023

Case study: House of Rohl adds soul to Grove of Narberth

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: House of Rohl adds soul to Grove of Narberth The Grove of Narbeth, set deep in the rolling Narbeth Hills of Pembrokeshire,...

Moxy Tromso with mountains in the background

Podcast / 09.11.2023

Designing Moxy Tromsø around mountains and the Northern Lights

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing Moxy Tromsø around mountains and the Northern Lights Moxy Tromsø was designed to encourage guests to look up and out – towards Norwegian...

freestanding bath with light reflections in the water and black pillar tap

Bathrooms / 09.11.2023

HIX Preview: Laufen focusses on connectivity and creativity

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX Preview: Laufen focusses on connectivity and creativity Hotel design is all about creating memorable experiences, and this is exactly what Laufen aims to...

News / 08.11.2023

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific

By: Hamish Kilburn

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific ME Guangzhou is set to open in 2027, becoming, what Meliá describes as, "a benchmark hotel for...

2023

Product watch: Millio from Duravit

Sneak peek: Edmund Bell unveils new fabrics for Heimtextil

How these 2024 travel trends are translating into hotel design

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico

Roundtable: the emotion of lighting

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2)

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

IHG’s first conversion Holiday Inn Express hotel in Germany opens

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com

Crosswater curates the top trends coming up for bathrooms

Year in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus

Year in review: design solutions from The Library Ladder Company

Bryan Adams photographs the third campaign for Kaldewei

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

Year in review: the evolution of ILBAGNOALESSI from LAUFEN

Product watch: Elegante Veneers from Havwoods

Rediscovering the legendary Kashima

Lundies House – a northerly bolthole with a touch of luxe

Year in Review: innovation and design lead the way for GROHE

Bed goals: introducing The Budleigh bed from Naturalmat

Bette adds to the story at 25hours Hotel Hafencity

Year in review: 8 top-pick lighting products that launched in 2023

Year in review: bespoke brilliance from Northern Lights

Introducing Odera

Editor’s pick: top 6 fabric collections launched in 2023

Inside the new suites at Lansdowne Club with the designer

AXOR expands MyEdition range with New Surface Matt Black

Product watch: introducing Nu brassware from Roca

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde

Editor’s pick: 7 surface design looks that made a statement in 2023

A ‘haven of style’ – inside Liang & Eimil’s new Shoreditch showroom

﻿ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea

Year in review: quality and creativity from Newmor

Waldorf Astoria Orlando unveils its new look

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability

The new autumn collection from Dedar

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Hoteliers of 2023

Franklite prepares special edition lighting catalogue

Vocabolo Moscatelli – a hotel design narrative for the ages

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia

Product watch: Bespoke Broadloom Carpets from Balsan

Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city

Hyperion Tiles accessorise the bathroom with form and function

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

Editor’s pick: top 10 bathroom products launched in 2023

James Latham adds Accoya Color Grey to its cladding and decking portfolio

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires

Checking in to next-generation hotel rooms from Marriott

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023

Skopos shines a light on dimout fabrics and curtains

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality

Duravit takes on small bathrooms with strong colours

Exclusive: House of Rohl starts search for next WOW!house design partner

Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic

Locke steps into Switzerland in style

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024

The Newt levels up with new bathrooms

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2023

The Luxury Collection sets its sights on Patmos

Atlas Concorde adds 10 new shades to Boost Balance collection

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore

GROHE expands its portfolio of concealed shower sets

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea