Tag: Aparthotel Articles • Hotel Designs

Hotel Review / 02.02.2026

Hotel review: checking in to The July London Victoria

Hotel review: checking in to The July London Victoria Having started its journey in Amsterdam, The July has crossed the North Sea and taken...

seating and lounge area in bob-w-london-kensington

News / 29.01.2026

With five new properties in quick succession – Bob W is on a roll

By: Pauline Brettell

With five new properties in quick succession – Bob W is on a roll Bob W, has announced the opening of five new properties...

vintage cabinet and a gallery of local art in the hotel lobby of ROOST Rainey

News / 16.01.2026

ROOST Rainey opens in Austin

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST Rainey opens in Austin Method Co. – the real estate management, development, and design company behind the ROOST Apartment Hotel brand – has...

entrance branding with view through to lobby and reception at ROOST Rainey by Method Co.

News / 01.12.2025

ROOST Rainey – a Texas debut for ROOST Apartment Hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST Rainey – a Texas debut for ROOST Apartment Hotel Slated for early winter 2025, ROOST has announced the opening of ROOST Rainey –...

Locke hotel with Atkinson & Kirby oat smoked flooring

Flooring / 04.11.2025

Grounded in style: oak smoked flooring for independent hotels

By: Meghan Taylor

Grounded in style: oak smoked flooring for independent hotels From Munich to Manchester, Atkinson & Kirby smoked oak flooring is helping boutique hoteliers create...

green sofa and light green shutters on windows in room with wooden table at The Verse hotel in Lisbon

Hotel Design / 03.11.2025

The Verse – irreverent elegance in Lisbon

By: Pauline Brettell

The Verse – irreverent elegance in Lisbon Located in Lisbon's Rua de São Bento, The Verse is a boutique aparthotel housed in a building...

grey bed with white linen on wood floor in aparthotel suite Adina The Hobson

News / 13.10.2025

The Hobson Cambridge by Adina – a historic landmark reborn

By: Pauline Brettell

The Hobson Cambridge by Adina – a historic landmark reborn Cambridge’s historic Hobson House begins a new chapter next month with the official opening...

cream couch on wooden floor in front of period style London window

News / 24.09.2025

Your Apartment – continuing the vision in Notting Hill

By: Pauline Brettell

Your Apartment – continuing the vision in Notting Hill After a busy summer of openings across the capital, Your Apartment has announced the launch...

street view and sign of Bob W Stockholm property in historic Gamla Stan

News / 16.09.2025

Bob W expands its Stockholm footprint

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands its Stockholm footprint Bob W has signed a long-term lease for a 33-unit serviced apartment property in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old...

person swimming in rooftop pool in mountain chalet, BelArosa Chalet

Hotel Design / 15.09.2025

BelArosa Chalet – Alpine heritage and high-altitude elegance

By: Pauline Brettell

BelArosa Chalet – Alpine heritage and high-altitude elegance Belarosa Chalet rewrites the narrative of Alpine luxury with salvaged beauty, spatial serenity and cultural depth...

curved couch facing period fireplace in Parisian apartment decorated in neutral tones

News / 25.08.2025

Highstay Maisons – redefining luxury hospitality in Paris

By: Pauline Brettell

Highstay Maisons – redefining luxury hospitality in Paris As the lines between hospitality and residential design continue to blur and merge, Highstay introduces Pyramides,...

guestroom in Wilde, Cambridge City Centre

/ 18.08.2025

With a literary nod to Oscar, Wilde, Cambridge City Centre opens it doors

By: Pauline Brettell

With a literary nod to Oscar, Wilde, Cambridge City Centre opens it doors Designed by London design studio Thurstan, Wilde has taken its chic...

Charlotte Cottier Perez and Alex Bauman-Lyons

News / 19.03.2025

AENDRE announces key hires

By: Pauline Brettell

AENDRE announces key hires AENDRE Group, the real estate-backed hospitality platform focused on the development, conceptualisation, and operation of lifestyle aparthotel brands, has announced...

deep buttoned couch and wooden table in public area of a Highstay luxury apartment

News / 05.03.2025

HIGHSTAY expands its luxury offerings to Ibiza and St. Tropez

By: Pauline Brettell

HIGHSTAY expands its luxury offerings to Ibiza and St. Tropez HIGHSTAY, the luxury travel apartment company known for blending the space and privacy of...

News / 14.01.2025

Bob W secures three new Munich properties

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W secures three new Munich properties Bob W has announced that it has signed long-term lease agreements to convert two former hotels and...

turquoise and brown mid century inspired aparthotel guestroom SeaSpace

News / 12.11.2024

SeaSpace aparthotel – mid-century design and modern coastal influences

By: Pauline Brettell

SeaSpace aparthotel – mid-century design and modern coastal influences SeaSpace aparthotel has opened its doors, repurposing the former Sands Resort site with colour, style,...

plants, tiled walls and colourful seating in Wilde Liverpool street

News / 16.09.2024

Staycity Group opens the doors to its latest Wilde

By: Pauline Brettell

Staycity Group opens the doors to its latest Wilde Wilde, Dublin-based Staycity Group’s premium brand, has opened Wilde London Liverpool Street the first property...

view from seating area in Native Kings Wardrobe to kitchen

News / 14.06.2024

Native King’s Wardrobe, St. Paul’s opens in London

By: Pauline Brettell

Native King’s Wardrobe, St. Paul’s opens in London UK lifestyle apart hotel brand Native Places recently announced the opening of its newest property in...

guestroom with curved wood dividing frame in Locke De Santa Joana Lisbon

News / 09.04.2024

Locke is heading for Lisbon

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke is heading for Lisbon Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is set to expand into Portugal this summer with the opening of its sixteenth property,...

view from kitchen and lounge into bedroom in ROOST Kelly Drive

Hotel Development / 27.03.2024

ROOST expands its Philadelphia footprint

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST expands its Philadelphia footprint The real estate management, development and design company rooted in hospitality, Method Co., in partnership with Cimbra Partners, has...

hotel guestroom in Bob W St. Pauls London aparthotel

Hotel development / 21.03.2024

Bob W expands London presence with sixth aparthotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands London presence with sixth aparthotel Bob W has announced the launch of its sixth London opening – a new aparthotel near...

News / 13.03.2024

The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow

By: Pauline Brettell

The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow The Social Hub, with hotels located across Europe’s most dynamic cities, is about to make...

view from above in guestroom at Mason & Fifth London with table and chair and windowseat

News / 27.02.2024

Mason & Fifth Primrose Hill sets a date

By: Pauline Brettell

Mason & Fifth Primrose Hill sets a date Mason & Fifth has announced the opening of London’s newest boutique guesthouse, Mason & Fifth Primrose...

corner seating with table and central light feature next to open plan wardrobe in Bob W apartment

News / 07.02.2024

Bob W expands in the Nordics

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands in the Nordics Tech-led serviced apartment brand Bob W has announced two more properties in Finland, as it continues to strengthen...

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...

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,...

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...

cosy corner in hotel Seeblick apartment with wood clad walls, woollen textiles and soft lighting

News / 11.10.2023

Introducing Hotel Seeblick – hygge reloaded by NOA

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Hotel Seeblick – hygge reloaded by NOA Even a smaller redesign can create a strong project response – design studio NOA stepped up...

neutral tones in the living room with a cream couch in Gulaid House by BobW

News / 29.09.2023

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House Short-stay apartment operator Bob W has entered prime London, merging tech with tradition with its latest opening in...

exterior view of red brick facade of westminster fire station london

News / 28.09.2023

ALTIDO transforms Westminster Fire Station into design-led living units

By: Pauline Brettell

ALTIDO transforms Westminster Fire Station into design-led living units Property management company ALTIDO has transformed the historic Westminster Fire Station into a premium accommodation...

facade and view inside of Bob W apartments in Athens at night with interior lighting

News / 26.07.2023

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator Bob W is making further inroads into the European short-term rental market...

rust and mustard couch and chairs in front of faded mural of roman facade in THDP apartment Piazza Navona

News / 26.06.2023

Three locations, three concepts – new luxury accommodation in Rome from THDP

By: Pauline Brettell

Three locations, three concepts – new luxury accommodation in Rome from THDP THDP has created the perfect haven for the curious travellers that want...

zen inspired bathroom in white and natural wood with circular design elements and fittings from Lusso

Bathrooms / 23.06.2023

Lusso and Jacksonheim Boutique deliver notes of modern luxe to Manchester

By: Pauline Brettell

Lusso and Jacksonheim Boutique deliver notes of modern luxe to Manchester Inspired by a myriad of international locations and cultures, the Jacksonheim Boutique provides...

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...

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...

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...

white walls, grey furniture and white curtains blowing in the sunlight in Bob W guestroom in Bonn

News / 25.04.2023

Bob W makes its entry into the German market

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W makes its entry into the German market Alternative accommodation specialist, Bob W, has built a reputation on redefining the hospitality experience by...

contemporary design of small table and sofa with floral elements and yellow accent in Locke East Side Gallery lifestyle setting

News / 29.03.2023

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin

By: Pauline Brettell

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin Locke is preparing to add lucky number 13 to its portfolio in June, with its third German property....

Modern, industrial public areas in aparthotel in Warsaw

Feature / 17.01.2023

A hotel designed to capture 20th century Warsaw architecture

By: Hamish Kilburn

A hotel designed to capture 20th century Warsaw architecture Here's how Tremend Architects used 20th-century Warsaw architecture as inspiration when it transformed a heritage...

entrance and courtyard to edyn hotel Locke Paris

News / 10.10.2022

edyn arrives in Paris

By: Pauline Brettell

edyn arrives in Paris edyn is taking its lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke to Paris with the acquisition of a historic property in the cosmopolitan...

Counter a speakeasy bar by Native Edinburgh

Feature / 15.07.2022

Native Edinburgh reveals refurbishment

By: Pauline Brettell

Native Edinburgh reveals refurbishment Native, one of the leading UK aparthotel brands with eleven sites across London, Manchester and Scotland has announced Native Edinburgh's...

soft furniture and wooden surfaces in locke hotel buckle street

News / 26.11.2021

Locke Hotels opens sixth (and final) hotel in 2021

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke Hotels opens sixth (and final) hotel in 2021 Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened ‘Buckle Street Studios by Locke’ in Aldgate –...

rounded couch in contemporary london apartment for living rooms collection

News / 24.11.2021

Living Rooms adds Marylebone Lane to its collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Living Rooms adds Marylebone Lane to its collection The latest addition to Living Rooms is situated in the chic neighbourhood of Marylebone. The seven...

Review / 10.09.2020

Checking in to No.5 Maddox Street, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to No.5 Maddox Street, London Embracing change – and predicting a rise in demand for luxury apartments post-pandemic – editor Hamish Kilburn...

Feature / 07.07.2020

FEATURE: How ‘hometels’ and long-term stays will thrive

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: How ‘hometels’ and long-term stays will thrive The extended stay portion of the lodging business continues to see strong demand. But are extended...

News / 16.01.2020

Manchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Manchester welcomes two new Hyatt hotels The opening marks the first two Hyatt-branded hotels in Manchester, and the debut of the Hyatt House brand...

Feature / 08.04.2019

Inside a sustainable shipping container hotel in Chile

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside a sustainable shipping container hotel in Chile The Winebox Valparaiso was created by local winemaker, Grant Phelps, who claims to have opened the city's...

Opening / 03.04.2019

Serviced apartments hotel brand debuts in Munich, Germany

By: Hamish Kilburn

Serviced apartments hotel brand debuts in Munich, Germany H-Hotels.com opened the first hotel under its serviced apartment hotel brand in Munich... H.Hotels.com has debuted its...

/ 10.08.2018

Enhanced plans for LHG Aparthotel in London’s Wembley area

By: Hamish Kilburn

The new Aparthotel is said to further strengthen Wembley’s regeneration plans… LHG (London Hotel Group) hopes to further boost Wembley’s regeneration plans through the submission…

/ 13.07.2018

Combining textures and colours at London design aparthotel slated to open this September

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rockwell East is a new 57-key aparthotel owned by London-based property developers Marldon and designed by Waldo Works with deliberate clashes of textures and bold colours.. Located on the…

Sleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel operator, has completed a 43-room expansion of its Cityroomz Edinburgh hotel with a new wing accessible via Princes Street

/ 12.09.2017

Sleeperz unveils Princes Street expansion at Cityroomz Edinburgh Hotel

By: Daniel Fountain

Sleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel operator, has completed a 43-room expansion of its Cityroomz Edinburgh hotel with a new wing accessible via…

Room 2 has announced the development of a new apart-hotel in Southampton, with a focus on design, comfort and value

/ 22.08.2017

Room 2 to open design-led aparthotel in Southampton

By: Daniel Fountain

Room 2 has announced the development of a new apart-hotel in Southampton, with a focus on design, comfort and value. The venue billed as…

/ 04.08.2017

5-star hotel arrives in Parramatta with SKYE Hotel Suites

By: Daniel Fountain

SKYE Hotel Suites Parramatta opens its doors this week, bringing unrivalled urban luxury to Sydney’s West. The highly-anticipated opening sees Crown Group lead the…

/ 25.07.2017

Landmarked hotel AKA Times Square reveals penthouse collection

By: Daniel Fountain

AKA, the leading hospitality brand that celebrities choose for their extended stays, with properties throughout the United States and London, has created an exclusive…

/ 16.11.2016

Staycity forges ahead in France with two key openings

By: Daniel Fountain

Leading aparthotel operator Staycity is putting France firmly in its sights with the announcement of two premises opening in the country in 2017. Staycity…