Architecture
/ 22.03.2019
Rosewood Hotels arrives in Hong Kong
A new global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is established at the most distinguished address in its home city of Hong Kong… Rosewood Hong Kong has opened…
/ 22.03.2019
Interior Design & Architecture summit welcomes Domkapa as event partner
The contract upholstery company Domkapa has been confirmed as a partner for Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place next month, April 29, at…
/ 21.03.2019
Marriott International announces three-year growth plan
The hotel giant Marriott International’s growth plans include the openings more than 1,700 hotels around the world… Marriott International has presented the company’s three-year growth plan,…
/ 21.03.2019
MEET UP LONDON: 1 Week to go!
The latest attendees who have confirmed their place at next week’s Hotel Designs’ Meet Up London include the Managing Director of RPW Design, CEO of…
/ 20.03.2019
Crown Group’s third SKYE Suites hotel to open in Sydney
Crown Group will open its third luxury serviced apartment hotel, SKYE Suites Green Square, Sydney, in Q3 of this year as part of the…
/ 19.03.2019
Zuri Zanzibar becomes first hotel awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification
Zuri Zanzibar, the recently launched design-led resort has become the first hotel in the world to be awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification… EarthCheck has awarded…
/ 19.03.2019
In Conversation With: Damien Perrot on defining ibis Hotels’ new design era
The world’s most iconic budget hotel brand is undergoing a major redesign following the growing demands of the modern traveller. To understand all the…
/ 18.03.2019
OPINION: Designing hotel lighting with a different perspective
To launch our Spotlight On Guestroom Lighting, Recommended Supplier Chelsom shares its knowledge on what designers should consider when lighting the hotel guestroom… Designing…
/ 15.03.2019
Radisson Collection opens in Moscow
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow. The rebrand is now complete and the hotel has become the…
/ 15.03.2019
Accor’s new lifestyle brand to arrive in 150 destinations by 2030
With one hotel open, 10 in the pipeline and a further 50 under construction, Accor launches lifestyle brand Tribe… Accor continues to expand its…
/ 15.03.2019
Oceana to debut in Q2 following $25 Million transformation
Already underway with a $25 million head-to-toe transformation, the current Oceana Beach Club Hotel has announced it will re-emerge as the all-new Oceana in May 2019… A secluded haven…
/ 14.03.2019
Anantara to debut in Mauritius
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is entering the luxury hospitality sector on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius with the announcement of Anantara Mauritius…
/ 13.03.2019
25hours to arrive in Denmark in 2021
Adding to its 13 hotels in Europe, 25hotels signs a milestone contract to unveil a new hotel in Denmark designed by Martin Brudnizki Design…
/ 13.03.2019
Autograph Collection Hotels arrives in Paris
Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels has acquired Banke Hotel from Derby Hotels Collection and stands as the brand’s first hotel in Paris… Autograph Collection…
/ 11.03.2019
London School of Architecture confirms topic of talk for Meet Up London
London School of Architecture’s James Soane will take the stage at Meet Up London to talk about repairing the future of international hotel design… …
/ 11.03.2019
S Hotel Jamaica opens in Montego Bay
Making its highly anticipated debut, the new stylish S Hotel Jamaica in Montego Bay is poised as the ultimate trendsetting hotspot overlooking famed Doctor’s Cave Beach……
/ 07.03.2019
HOTEL OPENING: Lincoln Plaza London’s design inspired by London Docklands
By taking note of the exciting and vibrant spirit of the London Docklands area, RPW Design was the design firm that sensitively designed the…
/ 07.03.2019
MEET UP LONDON: 3 weeks to go
Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers: Meet Up London takes place on March 28 at Minotti London… Designers, architects and hoteliers can purchase…
/ 06.03.2019
Naumi Hotel Singapore launches Gen-Z design initiative
With the aim to work with young designers in order to achieve a fresh perspective design, Naumi Hotel Singapore is partnering with local businesses on a new…
/ 05.03.2019
IHG announces voco arrival in the Netherlands
Strong momentum for IHG’s newest upscale brand in Europe continues with signing in The Hague in the Netherlands… The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and…
/ 05.03.2019
Sustainable design transforms London boutique hotel
Each guestroom of the newly renovated Fuller’s Fox & Goose has been consciously designed to allow for the highest degree of sustainable and ethical…
/ 04.03.2019
Dexter Moren Associates wins planning to extend Bloomsbury hotel
Dexter Moren Associates has won planning permission to extend Mercure London Bloomsbury… Design firm Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has won planning permission to extend the…
/ 04.03.2019
Is this hotel California’s most luxurious beachside retreat?
Rosewood Miramar Beach has opened as the first ultra-luxury beachside resort in Southern California to offer guestrooms set directly over the sand… Located in Santa Barbara’s picturesque Montecito community, Miramar, meaning ‘to behold…
/ 01.03.2019
Marriott to add more than 30 luxury hotels internationally in 2019
Hotel giant Marriott International plans to add hotels across its eight luxury brands… Marriott International has announced that it is projecting to open more than 30…
/ 01.03.2019
Ruby Hotels to open first Nordic hotel
The 142-room property in Finland’s Helsinki is the latest installment in ‘lean luxury’ hotel brand’s expansion plan… Ruby Hotels, since unveiling plans for UK and…
/ 28.02.2019
Alila in Bali achieves zero waste to landfill
The luxury lifestyle brand, Alila Hotels & Resorts, which pledged the sustainability initiative in August 2016, has announced it has now achieved zero waste…
/ 28.02.2019
CASE STUDY: Furnishing Grand Central, Belfast
Hastings Grand Central is more than a hotel, it’s an ode to a spectacular city. Recommended Supplier Style Library Contract explains how it helped to style…
/ 27.02.2019
Moxy NYC Chelsea opens an urban design jungle
Refined yet playful, hand-crafted yet modern, the 349-key Moxy Chelsea reimagines the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance… Rising 35 stories high…
/ 27.02.2019
FIRST LOOK: Apex unveils Insta-worthy London suite
Apex Hotels has unveiled the Temple Suite in London that has been designed with Instagram in mind… Following the Hotel Designs’ series, Designing Instagrammable,…
/ 26.02.2019
Avani Hotels & Resorts to enter Cambodia
Following the opening a hotel in Koh Sumui, Avani Hotels & Resorts prepares to open its first hotel in Cambodia… Avani Hotels & Resorts…
/ 26.02.2019
How Living Coral can energise your hotel
Hotel Designs’ recommended supplier Signbox explores how to make the most out of Pantone’s colour of the year, Living Coral… Since the 1960s, Pantone…
/ 25.02.2019
Leading designers and architects confirmed to attend Interior Design & Architecture Summit
Two months before the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit, the event has unveiled who among the architecture and design community will be attending… Following…
/ 22.02.2019
Millennium Hotels and Resorts opens 40th property
Deyaar Development and Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA open Millennium Atria Business Bay… Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA) – one…
/ 21.02.2019
In Conversation With: Tom Lindblom, Gensler
Lifting the curtain to peak inside one of the largest architecture firms in the world, editor Hamish Kilburn heads to Gensler’s UK headquarters to…
/ 21.02.2019
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi adds new tented jungle villas
The hotel’s safari-style Tented Jungle Villas, designed by Bushtec Safari are a unique alternative to over-water accommodation… With the trend for experiential travel continuing…
/ 20.02.2019
Editor’s round-up of Surface Design Show 2019
Taking place from February 5 – 7 at Business Design Centre London, the Surface Design Show gave a platform to more surface material and lighting…
/ 19.02.2019
INNSiDE by Melia opens first hotel in France
Spain’s largest hotel brand, Meliá Hotels International, unveils the new INNSiDE Charles de Gaulle located at Paris’ international airport… Meliá Hotels International’s INNSiDE has…
/ 19.02.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: March features announced
Hotel Designs has officially dropped its March editorial features, which are Technology and Guestroom Lighting… Throughout March, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical…
/ 19.02.2019
Miraval Group unveils second hotel in Texas
Miraval opens its second wellness destination in Texas Hill Country… Hyatt brings its nationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Austin, Texas with…
/ 15.02.2019
Top stories of the week: design love from Bangkok, hide and seek architecture and a new hotel chapter
With architecture and construction firmly in the spotlight, Hotel Designs has witnessed another jam-packed week full of interesting stories that highlights our love in…
/ 15.02.2019
Chapter Roma to open this spring
The 42-key hotel, designed by Tristan Du Plessis of Studio A, will be the first property to open in the newly established Chapter Italia…
/ 15.02.2019
Make hotels more instagrammable with UNILIN
A recent British survey suggests that more than 40 per cent of millennials choose their holiday destination based on its Instragammability, so what can…
/ 14.02.2019
The Sound Hotel opens to celebrate all senses in Seattle
The Hotel Group and Hilton have announced the grand opening of The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Woven into the fabric of Belltown, one of…
/ 14.02.2019
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: 30 Under 30
The deadline for entries for Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30 initiative is tomorrow… Time is running out for interior designers, architects and hoteliers to submit…
/ 13.02.2019
EDITION arrives in New York’s Times Square
The Times Square EDITION is the brand’s second hotel to open in New York… There simply has never been anything like it before in…
/ 12.02.2019
It’s a hat trick for Scape Design Associates as it completes three landscape design projects for Grecotel
Internationally acclaimed landscape design practice, Scape Design Associates, has completed the refurbishment of three Grecotel resorts in readiness for the 2019 holiday season… Design…
/ 11.02.2019
Camouflaged hotel architecture of the 21st century
As we continue putting architecture and construction in the spotlight, Hotel Designs reveals some of the world’s most spectacular hidden architectural gems… Following our…
/ 08.02.2019
Top stories of the week: futuristic hotel reviews, amazing architecture and rounding up MAISON&OBJET
In the same week that the Surface Design Show opened in London and Dubai welcomes a new stylish neighbour (W Dubai – The Palm),…
/ 06.02.2019
Kaldewei unveils new digital stand concept for ISH
Kaldewei’s forum delivers an interactive brand experience, demonstrating its role as a digital pioneer. The leading bathroom manufacturer is exhibiting at ISH on stand…
/ 06.02.2019
Deadline for 30 Under 30 applications announced
Hotel Designs is broadening its search to find 30 young inspirational designers, hoteliers and architects. The deadline for applications for its 30 under 30…
/ 05.02.2019
The PuXuan Hotel and Spa opens in Beijing
The hotel and spa in Beijing’s unique architecture form has been designed by acclaimed German architect Ole Scheeren… Located a stones throw away from…
/ 04.02.2019
Hotel Designs closes January with online traffic record
The leading international hotel design website closes January with a record-breaking 67, 792 readers…. By exploring hotel openings and spas as its Spotlight On features during…
/ 04.02.2019
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to open nine hotels in 2019
The luxury hotel brand, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues with a steady portfolio expansion with openings in new markets and much-anticipated debut of first-ever…
/ 02.02.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Lighting the mood, surface trends and Meet Up developments
Concluding January and looking ahead to the future of lighting, surfaces and hotel development, Hamish Kilburn writes the top five stories of the week……
/ 31.01.2019
Editor checks in: January ’19
When two trendy worlds collide in January… Excitement and optimism are both thick in the January air. My train carriage on the Eurostar is…
/ 31.01.2019
Hamilton litestat confirmed exclusive headline partner for Meet Up London: 30 Under 30
Hotel Designs has confirmed that Hamilton Litestat will be the exclusive headline partner at Meet Up London: 30 Under 30, which takes place at the…
/ 30.01.2019
Leading suppliers confirmed for Interior Design and Architecture Summit
The inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which will take place on April 29 at Hilton Tower Bridge London, has confirmed its current partners…
/ 29.01.2019
6 trends to look out for at Surface Design Show 2019.
Taking place next week in London’s Business Design Centre, Surface Design Show will showcase the latest products and technology in surface design. Ahead of…
/ 28.01.2019
Nine Hotel Group opens DoubleTree by Hilton in 19th Century Mill House
With more and more hotels opening in heritage shells, Nine Hotel Group announces the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton hotel Reading M4 J10 in…
/ 28.01.2019
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to arrive in Okinawa, Japan
Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa, which will shelter 120 guestrooms and suites, is expected to complete in 2023… Four Seasons Hotels and…
/ 28.01.2019
Hotel lighting in the cruise vessels of the future
In response to the final article in the series, Hotels at New Heights, Chelsom Lighting shares its expertise on how it has helped to…
/ 25.01.2019
Top stories of the week: Trending interiors, suites at sea and anti-social hotel rooms
Following a bustling Maison&Objet and Deco Off, interior trends have been trending throughout this week’s headlines. Hamish Kilburn breaks down the top stories of…
/ 25.01.2019
Architects and designers concerned to incorporate flame installations in design
79 per cent of architects and designers avoid using flame installations in their projects, a study has revealed… Architects and designers have growing concerns…
/ 25.01.2019
Round Wood Of Mayfield launches ÖÖD house in the UK
The state-of-the-art mirrored building, ÖÖD house, offers the chance to instantly create or enhance a hotel or Airbnb business… The ÖÖD house – a stunning,…
/ 24.01.2019
Hotel Designs announces 30 Under 30 Meet Up
Taking place on March 28 at Minotti Showroom London, 30 Under 30 Meet Up will bridge the age gap between interior designers, hoteliers, architects and…
/ 22.01.2019
Ritz-Carlton Istanbul completes renovation
Entering a new chapter, Ritz-Carlton Istanbul completes multi-million-dollar renovation… The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul has completed a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation across all guestrooms, ballrooms and events…
/ 22.01.2019
Creating the authentic UNILIN Evola surface
The desire to make Evola decorative panel surfaces ‘true to life’ saw the UNILIN product design team look to where it all begins: with…
/ 17.01.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: February features announced
Hotel Designs has officially dropped its February editorial features, which are Surfaces and Architecture & Construction… Throughout February, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look…
/ 15.01.2019
Le Sereno St Barth’s completes renovation following destruction of Hurricane Irma
Following Hurricane Irma, the iconic hotel on Grand Cul de Sac debuts fresh look following design vision from Parisian designer Christian Liaigre… Sereno Hotels has announced that…
/ 09.01.2019
Interior Design & Architecture Summit announces creative panel discussion
Debuting this year, the Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which will take place at Hilton Tower Bridge London on April 29, has announced its…
/ 09.01.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: Major hotel openings for Q3 & Q4 2019
Hotel Designs has started the New Year fresh by focusing the spotlight on significant hotel openings for 2019 that together are expected to transform the landscape of…
/ 07.01.2019
The Brit List 2018: Architect profiles
In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 75 finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. We continue with profiling our…
/ 07.01.2019
New luxury floating hotel launches in Edinburgh
The new floating hotel that will be permanently located in Edinburgh has launched, marking a new era in luxury hotel design in Scotland… Developed by The…
/ 07.01.2019
Checking in to Hotel X – the luxury Canadian hotel that stands alone
Situated adjacent to Lake Ontario, a shimmering glass tower shelters a new kind of luxury in Toronto. Edited by Hamish Kilburn, Vincenzo Ferrara reviews Hotel X……
/ 04.01.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Anticipated openings, spa kingdoms and an exclusive Q&A
We have started our year at Hotel Designs by ensuring that hotel openings are hot on the lips of leading hotel designers, architects and…
/ 03.01.2019
In Conversation With: Yasmine Mahmoudieh, the interior designer with an architect’s brilliant mind
From architect to interior designer and back again, Yasmine Mahmoudieh is an undeniable icon in international hotel design. Editor of Hotel Designs, Hamish Kilburn,…
/ 03.01.2019
The Brit List 2018: Architect profiles
In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 75 finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. We continue with profiling our…
/ 02.01.2019
Holistic hotel design: creating a space to accommodate your guests & Staff
In the constantly evolving landscape of international hotel design, staying relevant and on-trend is somewhat a daily challenge. Simon Mitchell from Action Storage details three…
/ 13.12.2018
Hyatt Regency Seattle opens as largest hotel in the Pacific Northwest
For Hyatt Hotels, size matters as it opens the new full-serve hotel which shelters more than 1,200 guestrooms, three dining experiences and 103,000 square feet…
/ 10.12.2018
Scandic Hotels to expands with new design-led hotel in Munich
Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with developers Art-Invest Real Estate and Accumulata Real Estate regarding the operation of a new hotel,…
/ 07.12.2018
Goettsch Partners completes Colombia’s first Grand Hyatt
The Grand Hyatt hotel is “positioned as the crown jewel” of an 18-building commercial complex between the historic centre and airport and adds to…
/ 03.12.2018
Hotel Designs breaks another traffic record
Hotel Designs broke its third traffic record in 2018 last week as the website experienced its highest ever month of traffic in October, with 58,427…
/ 30.11.2018
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils $20 million renovation
Marriott Hotels has announced the completion of a $20 million renovation to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, North Malé Atoll, Maldives… Designed…
/ 27.11.2018
Creative Director of HBA London confirmed as headline speaker of Interior Design & Architecture Summit
Constanina Tsoutsikou, the creative director of HBA London has been confirmed as the headline speaker of Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) which takes…
/ 26.11.2018
New luxury hotel heading for Palma de Mallorca in Spring ’19
A new luxury hotel in Palma de Mallorca, designed by Swedish interior designer Magnus Ehrland, is slated to open in spring 2019… A new…