Tag: 2023 Articles • Hotel Designs

single black Bloom wall light by LEDSC4 on cream wall with patterend tiles in background

Lighting / 13.06.2023

LedsC4 shines a light on Juno House

LedsC4 shines a light on Juno House LedsC4 designed the lighting for Juno House – the first women's member's club founded in Barcelona with...

seating on an open balcony with a firepit with a palm and mountain view at Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria

News / 13.06.2023

Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration

By: Pauline Brettell

Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration The historic Phoenix resort, Arizona Biltmore has opened the doors on its property-wide refresh taken...

bed in hotel guestroom with view across the sea towards the mountains in Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

News / 12.06.2023

Hyatt debuts in Montenegro

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt debuts in Montenegro Hyatt Hotels has announced the first phase of opening for Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, which will offer guests a...

green background with grey handbasin and black tap from Villeroy & Boch Loop & Friends range

Bathrooms / 12.06.2023

Villeroy & Boch launches its own range of taps and fittings

By: Pauline Brettell

Villeroy & Boch launches its own range of taps and fittings Ceramic, furniture, taps – a coordinating bathroom design brings all components together in...

Hamish Kilburn and Rachel Hoolahan on stage at Havwoods showroom

Exclusive / 12.06.2023

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design...

News / 09.06.2023

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today

By: Pauline Brettell

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today Bulgari Hotel Roma, the Roman brand's tribute to its hometown, has officially opened its doors onto the Piazza Augusto...

blue column against a white wall in the background with wallpapered foreground in blue zoffany arcadian collection

Textiles / 09.06.2023

Product watch: Arcadian Thames by Zoffany

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Arcadian Thames by Zoffany Inspired by majestic riverside homes, Zoffany resumes its textile tour of London with Arcadian Thames, where nature breathes...

leather banquettes and high stools at round tables and along the bar in the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars bar

News / 09.06.2023

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens its doors The opening of the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars marks a key milestone in Hyatt's strategic growth in...

wood panelling and green plants in hotel entrance by Leaflike

Biophilic design / 08.06.2023

Leaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Leaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design By incorporating natural elements into the design, a hotel can both reduce its environmental impact...

Image of Sir Richard Branson and James Burmingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels

Exclusive / 08.06.2023

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

By: Guest Author

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels Rob McGibbon sits down with James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, to discuss competition, growth...

roof terrace overlooking Bangkok with bar lit up and seating at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

News / 08.06.2023

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit to debut this summer

By: Pauline Brettell

INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit to debut this summer With a design inspired by famous Bangkok landmarks,Thailand will soon open the doors of its...

gold and white interior details in corridor leading into ESPA spa at Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha

Review / 08.06.2023

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown Checking in to the Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, writer Pauline Brettell...

A modern, contemporary hotel room with Atlas Concorde walls

Surfaces / 07.06.2023

Atlas Concorde & HBA launch 5 exclusively signed designs

By: Hamish Kilburn

Atlas Concorde & HBA launch 5 exclusively signed designs A collaboration inspired by common values, Atlas Concorde and HBA have launched five decors that...

yellow proteas in a white vase with books and white lamp on wooden table in front of grey Parkside wall tiles

Surfaces / 07.06.2023

Product watch: introducing Pembury from Parkside

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: introducing Pembury from Parkside A small format matt tile also available in a striking 3D option, Pembury from Parkside brings a unique...

close up image of scissors cutting through Naturalmat product

Sustainability / 07.06.2023

The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good

By: Pauline Brettell

The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good To demonstrate transparency and accountability, Naturalmat recently published its second Impact Report,...

GROHE bathroom featuring Essence Vessel basin 60 (RRP £715.61) with GROHE Plus basin mixer (£307.56)

Sustainability / 07.06.2023

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE Jacob Allan Leader, Hospitality UK, LIXIL EMENA and GROHE, provides us with an insight from the...

Render of woman lying on sunbed in Six Senses Amaala

Hotel Development / 07.06.2023

Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses, known globally for cutting through the noise of greenwashing to offer meaningful socially and environmentally...

The bed inside Executive Dorchester Suite at The Dorchester

Feature / 06.06.2023

First images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

First images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester The design narrative evolves. The Dorchester has revealed the first images of its...

Furniture / 06.06.2023

Wood Couture on luxury sustainable FF&E furniture

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wood Couture on luxury sustainable FF&E furniture Wood Couture explains how sustainable FF&E goes beyond materials and manufacturing... Sustainability is a re-emerging cornerstone of...

Collage of Neil Andrew from Perkins&Will

Podcast / 06.06.2023

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design On the latest episode of DESIGN POD, listen to Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality...

Bed inside The Ned NoMad in New York City

Case Study / 06.06.2023

Conscious specification: why The Ned NoMad chose Hypnos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Conscious specification: why The Ned NoMad chose Hypnos Hotel Designs learns how Hypnos ensure consistent guest comfort is delivered around the world... Hypnos Contract...

laptop, phone and tablet with view of online design tool from Granorte

Surfaces / 06.06.2023

Granorte launches online room visualiser

By: Pauline Brettell

Granorte launches online room visualiser Granorte has introduced an online room visualiser, making it easy for architects, designers and end-users to see just how...

Bathroom / 05.06.2023

Barber Osgerby designs BetteSuno for Bette

By: Hamish Kilburn

Barber Osgerby designs BetteSuno for Bette In collaboration with Bette, the British design studio Barber Osgerby has developed the exclusive BetteSuno bathroom collection. The...

Exclusive / 05.06.2023

MEET UP North 2023 panel announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP North 2023 panel announced Tickets are now on sale for MEET UP North, Hotel Designs' networking event that takes place inside YOTEL...

Mandarin Oriental Athens render - Hotel Designs

Feature / 05.06.2023

Everything we know about Mandarin Oriental Athens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Mandarin Oriental Athens Mandarin Oriental just dropped a bomb on the hotel design industry with the announcement that it will...

Surfaces / 02.06.2023

Product watch: Les Forêts by Arte

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Les Forêts by Arte As the collection name suggests, Les Forêts by Arte is an ode to the mysterious atmosphere of a...

Guestroom render of dark and luxury Raffles Boston bedroom

Feature / 02.06.2023

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston Opening in September 2023, Raffles Boston is about to make a state-side statement. Before then, though, we have managed...

Surfaces / 02.06.2023

Introducing Grace from Tarkett, sustainable wooden flooring

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing Grace from Tarkett, sustainable wooden flooring Tarkett has launched a wooden flooring collection that combines the natural appearance of an oiled floor with...

inflatable telephone booth at Clerkenwell design week by artist Steve Messam

Feature / 01.06.2023

Round-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Round-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...

A luxury suite in Venice, with living room and bedroom in soft interiors

Review / 01.06.2023

Checking in to the newly renovated Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to the newly renovated Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, a hotel steeped in...

Render of indoor/outdoor bedroom in Indonesia hotel

Feature / 01.06.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023 Here’s our exclusive editor’s pick of the hottest hotels opening – or re-emerging from renovation –...

As more tile manufacturers receive environmental accreditations, more design styles become available within this requirement

Surfaces / 01.06.2023

Closing the loop: the value of sustainable commercial tiles

By: Hamish Kilburn

Closing the loop: the value of sustainable commercial tiles With the conversation getting louder around sustainability and ethical design, CTD Tiles believes designers should...

terracotta wall next to double bed with tapestry wallhanging in sleeping area of Bob w apartment

News / 31.05.2023

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most...

Sustainability / 31.05.2023

‘It’s a recycled material world,’ says Clarke & Clarke

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘It’s a recycled material world,’ says Clarke & Clarke Clarke & Clarke continues to add to its portfolio of eco fabrics and sheers, fusing...

contemporary artwork against wooden panelled wall with rust velvet couch and statement lighting in lobby of art'otel London

Hotel Development / 31.05.2023

art’otel expands European presence with ambitious roll-out

By: Pauline Brettell

art’otel expands European presence with ambitious roll-out Contemporary lifestyle hotel brand art’otel has announced its European expansion with the launch of three new sites...

Hansgrohe - Logis Lifestyle Image 4 copy

Bathrooms / 30.05.2023

hansgrohe expands Logis tap range in matt black finish

By: Hamish Kilburn

hansgrohe expands Logis tap range in matt black finish Rising to the trends, hansgrohe now offers the Logis range of taps in sleek matt...

Furniture / 30.05.2023

Product watch: the Aran collection from Morgan

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: the Aran collection from Morgan Morgan, British design-led furniture manufacturer, recently launched its Aran collection at Clerkenwell Design Week. Developed in collaboration...

Green walls and chilled design scheme inside bedroom

Feature / 30.05.2023

Rustic-chic: inside new Villa Giara

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rustic-chic: inside new Villa Giara The former CMO of Versace, Stephen Croncota and designer Ricardo Baptista Fernandes have transformed a tired villa in Piedmont,...

lobby at Renaissance hotel Porto Lapa in Portugal with central open skylight and olive tree surrounded by seating

News / 30.05.2023

Renaissance Hotels to debut in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

Renaissance Hotels to debut in Portugal Renaissance Hotels has debuted in Portugal with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, located in charming Lapa,...

view of Bangkok skyline with YOTEL Bangkok

News / 26.05.2023

YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok Slated to open in 2025, YOTEL Bangkok will be located within Cloud 11, Asia’s largest content creator hub...

Image of cosy suite inside 1 Hotel Mayfair

Feature / 26.05.2023

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let...

Brass casting, in the factory, with brass tap

Exclusive / 25.05.2023

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe Editor Hamish Kilburn was given a sneak-peek preview of House of...

Surfaces / 25.05.2023

CTD Tiles strengthens its partnership with Mosa

By: Hamish Kilburn

CTD Tiles strengthens its partnership with Mosa Leading commercial tile supplier CTD Tiles has reaffirmed its long-standing relationship with Mosa to become the manufacturer’s...

Live from CDW / 24.05.2023

Villeroy & Boch showcases new products at CDW 23

By: Hamish Kilburn

Villeroy & Boch showcases new products at CDW 23 Turning the tap on creative bathroom solutions to see at Clerkenwell Design Week, Villeroy &...

Hansgrohe Green Vision contemporary bathroom set in taupe room

Wellness / 24.05.2023

The bathroom reimagined: hansgrohe launches ‘Green Vision’

By: Hamish Kilburn

The bathroom reimagined: hansgrohe launches ‘Green Vision’ Two years in planning, Green Vision is the brainchild of hansgrohe and PHOENIX design that completely 'rethinks'...

white interior in guestroom with white painted wood, cream floor, white linen and white walls in Octant Vila Monte

News / 24.05.2023

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels has unveiled four new luxurious suites at boho-chic...

Live from CDW / 24.05.2023

Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections Ideal Standard is making bold statements this year, and its presence at Clerkenwell Design Week...

art deco showroom and bar at The Royce in shades of purple and chrome detail

Flooring / 23.05.2023

Case Study: Modieus rolls out the carpets in The Royce

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Modieus rolls out the carpets in The Royce After a two-year period of renovations, with carpets and rugs created by Modieus, Melbourne's...

Aerial image of SALT of Palmar in Mauritius

Feature / 23.05.2023

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius SALT of Palmar, designed by architect Jean-François Adam and Camille Walala, has become the...

brown leather bar seats lined up against the bar in the Intercontintal in Rome

News / 22.05.2023

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline All eyes are on Italy, as IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced six new luxury and lifestyle...

square marble candleholder by Lusso on a pile of books and a vase of flowers

Accessories / 22.05.2023

Touchpoints of luxury from Lusso

By: Pauline Brettell

Touchpoints of luxury from Lusso As guest expectations of hotel design and experiences soar, notes of luxury in the guestroom accessories can become the...

Dining room in contemporarty boutique hotel in Tel Aviv

Feature / 19.05.2023

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look

By: Hamish Kilburn

The first ever hotel in Tel Aviv unveils a new look An Eclectic architecture-style property and the first-ever hotel in Tel Aviv has been...

CHIASSO BATH MIXER against a wooden wall

Bathrooms / 19.05.2023

Product watch: introducing Chiasso from BAGNODESIGN

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing Chiasso from BAGNODESIGN Combining two of the hottest trends in bathroom design into one beautiful collection, Chiasso is a new mixer...

bathroom in stone and wood with sculptural wooden curtain beads by studio LOST Royal senses Crete

Roundtable / 18.05.2023

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design Digging deeper into materiality and discovering the relationship between luxury, creativity and sustainability in hotel design, Editor...

A large, modern and contemporary suite bedroom inside Park Lane New York

Review / 18.05.2023

Checking in: Park Lane New York – a reawakened iconic hotel

By: Guest Author

Checking in: Park Lane New York – a reawakened iconic hotel When Hotel Designs learnt that industry powerhouse Yabu Pushelberg had completed its two-year...

Hamilton Litestat sockets in wall charging phone

Feature / 18.05.2023

Project Support Team – Hamilton’s best-kept secret is out!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Project Support Team – Hamilton’s best-kept secret is out! We have just broken down exactly what Hamilton Litestat’s Project Support Team offers designers and...

Render of a sustainable modular designed cabin with desk and bed

Exclusive / 17.05.2023

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive? Ahead of joining a panel discussion at Interior Design & Architecture Summit, James Walsh, Creative Director of...

black and white and wood bathroom design with bath, shower and double basin by KEUCO

Bathrooms / 17.05.2023

KEUCO celebrates 70 years of beautiful bathrooms

By: Pauline Brettell

KEUCO celebrates 70 years of beautiful bathrooms A lot has changed in the seven decades since KEUCO was founded in 1953, but the goal...

Extreme Wow Suite - Living room inside W Milan

Feature / 17.05.2023

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn

By: Hamish Kilburn

New renders released of W Milan, landing this autumn The disruptive hospitality brand, W Hotels, will make its debut in the fashion capital of...

central stone fireplace with seating below ranch style wooden beams in the lobby of Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Feature / 17.05.2023

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – marking a new chapter for golf hotels International architecture firm, SB Architects, part of Egis Group, known for creating...

Large suite with white interior design scheme inside Park Hyatt Jakarta

Review / 16.05.2023

Inside Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran & Partners

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran & Partners Following Conran & Partners completing the interiors of Jakarta's latest luxury hotel, Park Hyatt Jakarta,...

view from across the street with fountains in foreground of proposed Rosewood Seoul

News / 16.05.2023

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading...

COLLAGE OF various images of hansgrohe Pulsify Planet Edition hand shower

Bathrooms / 15.05.2023

Product watch: introducing Plusify Planet Edition from hansgrohe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing Plusify Planet Edition from hansgrohe Bathroom brand hansgrohe has launched the Pulsify Planet Edition hand-shower, which represents a holistic wellness approach...

Red and orange design scheme inside restaurant in Harrods

Feature / 15.05.2023

Lighting up Studio Frantzén in Harrods, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lighting up Studio Frantzén in Harrods, London London's iconic department store called upon the creatives at Northern Lights to create a striking lighting scheme...

dark walls and gold ceiling in the Lucky Penny in Hotel Genevieve by Bunkhouse

News / 15.05.2023

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville Situated in Louisville’s growing East Market District, Hotel Genevieve is a new hotel project from hospitality...

natural colours of concrete, stone, linen in the guestroom at The Neela Stone Town

Feature / 12.05.2023

Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar Excitement is building as the latest hotel in The Neela Collection, The Neela...

CDW preview / 12.05.2023

Fritz Hansen to reveal first outdoor collection at CDW 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Fritz Hansen to reveal first outdoor collection at CDW 2023 During this year's Clerkenwell Design Week, Fritz Hansen will launch its first outdoor furniture...

bookshelf with Morris & Co willow wallpaper in green behind books and vases

Fabrics / 11.05.2023

Product watch: Emery Walker’s House from Morris & Co.

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Emery Walker’s House from Morris & Co. Sanderson Design Group has introduced four new designs and six rediscovered William Morris classics in...

banquette and cubicle with seating and bespoke lighting in the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay by HBA

News / 11.05.2023

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

By: Pauline Brettell

HBA unveils news design for Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Drawing inspiration from the Wynwood murals, Art Deco architecture and the legendary sunrises and sunsets...

Editor's Letter / 11.05.2023

Editor checks in: has it really been five years?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: has it really been five years? Editor Hamish Kilburn marks five years leading the editorial direction of Hotel Designs with a...

Clerkenwell Design Week / 11.05.2023

Unilin to host workshop series during CDW 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unilin to host workshop series during CDW 2023 Unilin Panels is unlocking 'the key to happiness' with workshops and events at The Gallery Clerkenwell...

natural adobe house with terracotta pots and Click outdoor lighting from LedsC4

Lighting / 10.05.2023

LedsC4 launch new outdoor lighting solutions

By: Pauline Brettell

LedsC4 launch new outdoor lighting solutions Working from the starting point that lighting is the emotional layer that connects people to spaces, LedsC4 has...

bathroom with patterned Newmor wallpaper and bedroom through black glass doors

Surfaces / 10.05.2023

Product watch: Meadow and Carrara – new collections from Newmor

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Meadow and Carrara – new collections from Newmor Hot off the Newmor press, Meadow and Carrara encapsulate the moody ambience of the...

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

Surfaces / 10.05.2023

Product watch: Kharga from Arte

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Kharga from Arte Arte takes us on a tour through the Sahara, bringing every aspect of the desert to life in the...

A large fireplace in the middle of lobby/lounge in Liverpool hotel

Feature / 10.05.2023

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: top design-led hotels in Liverpool The eyes (and ears) of the world are on the northwest this week as the city of...

Zannier Hotels Île de Bendor artist render of view around pool with orange umbrellas and sunloungers

News / 09.05.2023

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor

By: Pauline Brettell

Zannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor Zannier Hotels has been appointed to manage the redesign of the iconic French private...

Montana sideboard by Liang and Eimil in front of large modern painting with plant in front of the window

Furniture / 09.05.2023

New season, new collection from Liang & Eimil

By: Pauline Brettell

New season, new collection from Liang & Eimil British furniture designer, Liang & Emil, believe in making ordinary moments remarkable and its new SS23...

patterned wallpaper, green headboard, orange throw on the art deco style bed in the guestroom at Brama Bromley

News / 09.05.2023

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, is preparing to open its doors in...

bar in Marty Hotel Bordeaux with multiple chandeliers and artwork

News / 05.05.2023

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux

By: Pauline Brettell

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in the heart of Bordeaux’s Mériadeck District. With...

Man in orange suit and man in green suit in retro bathroom

Wellness / 05.05.2023

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together...

cream soft upholstered bilboa couch and chair by Morgan on wooden floor with white wall wall and curtain behind

Furniture / 05.05.2023

Product watch: Morgan expands Bilbao collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Morgan expands Bilbao collection British furniture designer and manufacturer Morgan is expanding its curvaceous Bilbao collection with two sofas and a lounge...

Duravit Zencha designs in bathroom with mirror and vanity unit with wood finish

Bathrooms / 04.05.2023

Duravit wins five prizes, including Red Dot Design Award

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit wins five prizes, including Red Dot Design Award Duravit has been recognised for its outstanding design quality and has been awarded five prizes...

Ember Locke guestroom interior in teal and rust

News / 04.05.2023

Behind the curtain at Ember Locke

By: Pauline Brettell

Behind the curtain at Ember Locke Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London, Ember Locke, in July...

stone walls and lanterns in render of The Chedi Hegra boutique hotel

Feature / 04.05.2023

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site The Chedi Hegra will be the first hotel to welcome guests...

interior render of bar at Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection, IHG

News / 03.05.2023

IHG brings new luxury brand to Liverpool

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG brings new luxury brand to Liverpool IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Vignette Collection to the UK with the...

view across swimming pool with mosaic arabesque tiled floor at the Andaz Dubai

Surfaces / 03.05.2023

Case study: TREND take a dive into the Andaz Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: TREND take a dive into the Andaz Dubai The Andaz Dubai Hotel swimming pool mosaic is a detailed example of how modern...

Clerkenwell Design Week / 03.05.2023

Parkside collaborates with artist Lois O’Hara to celebrate 40 years

By: Hamish Kilburn

Parkside collaborates with artist Lois O’Hara to celebrate 40 years Celebrating 40 years in the tile specification business, Parkside is collaborating with multi-disciplinary artist...

Dramatic lighting and surface design inside pool at St James' Taj Hotel

Feature / 02.05.2023

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London Emil Eve Architects was open to a lesson in history when its team worked...

spiked blue inflatable art installation by Steve Messam for CDW 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week / 02.05.2023

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London between May...

Tembo Plains Camp is tucked away into a thick riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, in the private 128,000-hectare Sapi Private Reserve, east of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Tembo Plains Camp and the 2-bedroomed Tembo Plains Suite fit into our highest camp level offering, the Réserve Collection of camps. Fellow Réserve Collection camps include Zarafa Camp, Selinda Camp, Duba Plains in Botswana, Mara Nyika Camp, Mara Plains Camp and ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya. It is also a proud member of Relais & Châteaux – the only luxury Zimbabwean safari camp currently with this honour.

Podcast / 02.05.2023

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD explores hotels designed with nature Episode 31 of DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all designers and architects, goes off the beaten...

lobby of Hotel AKA NoMad opening in May with interiors by Piero Lissoni

News / 02.05.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023 From the pulsing centre of Manhattan, to the heart of the British countryside, this month's hottest...

sunset at island in the Maldives and proposed site for Rosewood Ranfaru

News / 28.04.2023

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood announces debut in the Maldives Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru. Slated to open in 2027, this...

prototype guestroom design from YOTEL for YOTELPAD

News / 28.04.2023

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with...

brown and black striped tile as headboard behind the bed. Bert & May encaustic tiles from Hyperion Tiles

Surfaces / 28.04.2023

Hyperion Tiles puts pattern into the mix

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyperion Tiles puts pattern into the mix With a wide variety of colours, shapes, designs and sizes to choose from, Hyperion Tiles Director Richard...

swimming pool with text on the floor surrounded by sculptural garden

News / 27.04.2023

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio

By: Pauline Brettell

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio The boutique hotel, Flavia, has been designed in harmony with its Oaxaca surroundings. It celebrates...

multi-layered and multi-coloured industrial roll of fabric in the Edmund Bell factory

Feature / 27.04.2023

In the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell

By: Pauline Brettell

In the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell Exploring the intricacies of the Edmund Bell printed, flocked, blackouts and sheers over...

InterContinental Lusaka Dining, designed by Studio Moren Ltd

Feature / 26.04.2023

How InterContinental Hotel Lusaka ‘re-established’ itself

By: Hamish Kilburn

How InterContinental Hotel Lusaka ‘re-established’ itself Designed by Studio Moren, the recently opened InterContinental Lusaka, Zambia is poised to quickly re-establish itself as the...

kingsize bed with white linen with views across tropical hillside in guestroom in JW Marriott in Goa

News / 26.04.2023

JW Marriott arrives in Goa

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott arrives in Goa Inspired by the rich culture and traditions of its location, JW Marriott has opened its doors onto the picturesque...

Bathrooms / 26.04.2023

Keeping it clean – Geberit explores solutions for hotel hygiene

By: Pauline Brettell

Keeping it clean – Geberit explores solutions for hotel hygiene Public washrooms are busy areas in hotels and maintaining a high level of cleanliness...