Tag: Boutique Hotel Articles • Hotel Designs

Hotel Review / 11.02.2026

Hotel review: lifting the lid on the Grand Hotel Bellevue London

Hotel review: lifting the lid on the Grand Hotel Bellevue London Stepping into the Grand Hotel Bellevue feels a bit like lifting the lid...

News / 29.01.2026

Zannier Île de Bendor announces a spring opening

By: Pauline Brettell

Zannier Île de Bendor announces a spring opening One of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, Zannier Île de Bendor, is set to debut on...

view from bed, through doors onto terrace at Uga Ghiri, in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region

/ 26.01.2026

Uga Resorts adds Uga Ghiri to its boutique portfolio in Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

Uga Resorts adds Uga Ghiri to its boutique portfolio in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan hotel group Uga Resorts, has announced the upcoming opening of...

guestroom in The Zetter Bloomsbury designed by Thurston interiors

News / 11.12.2025

The Zetter Group expands its London portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

The Zetter Group expands its London portfolio Bringing The Zetter’s distinctive, personal approach to hospitality to one of the capital’s most storied and cultured...

aerial view of pool and chairs at Maison Felix

News / 10.12.2025

Maison Felix opens in Miami Beach

By: Pauline Brettell

Maison Felix opens in Miami Beach Maison Felix, a new hotel from Namron Hospitality in partnership with designer Felix Cohen, has opened only steps...

wood panel and terrazzo reception desk at Hotel Flinders with design by Studio Tate

Hotel Design / 25.11.2025

On the road again – a new vision for Motel Flinders

By: Pauline Brettell

On the road again – a new vision for Motel Flinders In the coastal town of Flinders, Studio Tate has breathed new life into...

striped woven throw on bed with hand crafted cushions and wooden headboard

News / 17.11.2025

Opening today – Crafted by name, crafted by nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Opening today – Crafted by name, crafted by nature Opening its doors today – Crafted at Powdermills is inviting guests and locals alike, to...

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...

indoor spa pool at ski chalet with bright blue water contrasting with raw concrete walls

News / 09.10.2025

Chalet Cervinia – a new star in the Purple Ski portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

Chalet Cervinia – a new star in the Purple Ski portfolio Purple Ski has revealed the brand-new build Chalet Cervinia, Val d’Isère – a...

News / 10.09.2025

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong – a new boutique wine hotel from Songtsam Resorts

By: Pauline Brettell

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong – a new boutique wine hotel from Songtsam Resorts Songtsam Resorts, known for its collection of luxury lodges and retreats across...

guestroom in Villa_Petrusse with interiors by Tristan_Auer

/ 28.08.2025

The renaissance of Villa Pétrusse

By: Pauline Brettell

The renaissance of Villa Pétrusse An emblematic building in the city of Luxembourg, the former Villa Baldauff has been transformed into an exceptional hotel,...

Lyvin Melasti suite carved gently into the limestone hills of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula

News / 26.08.2025

Lyvin Melasti – where design meets stillness

By: Pauline Brettell

Lyvin Melasti – where design meets stillness Set high above the turquoise waters of Bali’s iconic Melasti Beach, the recently opened Lyvin Melasti is...

Miiro’s fifth opening, Palais Rudolf located in Vienna’s Old Town

News / 20.08.2025

Palais Rudolf – the fifth string to the Miiro bow

By: Pauline Brettell

Palais Rudolf – the fifth string to the Miiro bow Lifestyle hotel brand Miiro has announced a November opening date for Miiro Palais Rudolf,...

colour drenched green in Savannah boutique hotel lounge The Douglas

News / 15.08.2025

The Douglas – honouring the past while savouring the present

By: Pauline Brettell

The Douglas – honouring the past while savouring the present After a meticulous two-year restoration, The Douglas, a striking 16-room boutique hotel, is now...

natural colours and surfaces in open design in Mylos Hotel corsica

Hotel Design / 21.07.2025

Mylos Hotel – Greek inspiration in Corsica

By: Pauline Brettell

Mylos Hotel – Greek inspiration in Corsica Mylos Hotel is preparing to open in the Corsican village of Cargèse – a modern auberge, which...

guestroom in Schloss Schauenstein with wood panelling and contemporary four poster bed

Hotel Design / 17.07.2025

The thoughtful redesign of Schloss Schauenstein

By: Pauline Brettell

The thoughtful redesign of Schloss Schauenstein Honouring heritage and contemporary craft at Andreas Caminada’s three-star Michelin destination, Danish design studio Space Copenhagen has reimagined...

Hotel Willa with Architecture and Interior Design by Electric Bowery

News / 12.06.2025

The place-driven design of Hotel Willa

By: Pauline Brettell

The place-driven design of Hotel Willa Nestled at the edge of the Downtown Taos Historic District, Hotel Willa, a Casetta Hotels property, designed by...

News / 11.06.2025

The Shepherd Mayfair slated for late 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

The Shepherd Mayfair slated for late 2025 New boutique hotel, The Shepherd Mayfair, will open in London in late 2025, following a joint venture...

hotel lobby - the Madame Drouot hotel pays tribute to the iconic Drouot auction house

Hotel Review / 03.06.2025

Miniview: Hôtel Madame Drouot – a Parisian dream

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hôtel Madame Drouot – a Parisian dream At the heart of the sublime 9th district in Paris and just a stone’s throw from...

double bed with throw in guestroom at The three ducks hotel

/ 30.05.2025

Three Ducks Hotel – a boutique hotel rooted in nature and authenticity

By: Pauline Brettell

Three Ducks Hotel – a boutique hotel rooted in nature and authenticity The Three Ducks Hotel, a boutique hotel managed by FIRM Hospitality Group,...

porthole window in Hotel Borsari looking on to minimalist furniture under a spotlight

Hotel Design / 16.04.2025

Miniview: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – the lost place in the centre of everything

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – the lost place in the centre of everything Hôtel Borsari, Martigny, the latest addition to the Design Hotels portfolio,...

internal courtyard at Kahal with palm trees and fountain

Hotel Design / 15.04.2025

Kahal opens its doors in Mérida, Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Kahal opens its doors in Mérida, Mexico Located in the heart of the White City, right on Paseo Montejo, Kahal has been designed as...

fireplace next to window in guestroom of Noucha boutique hotel in 16th arrondissement Paris

News / 25.03.2025

Noucha – new from the Terrot Group

By: Pauline Brettell

Noucha – new from the Terrot Group The Terrot Group has unveiled its new boutique offering: Noucha. A discreet hotel with a warm, family...

round wooden table, low wooden seating and natural fibre flooring in Élysée Montmartre Hotel

Hotel Design / 03.03.2025

Élysée Montmartre Hotel – a capsule of calm and intimacy

By: Pauline Brettell

Élysée Montmartre Hotel – a capsule of calm and intimacy Subtly hidden between two of the most emblematic musical scenes of Paris lies the...

bed and couch in hotel guestroom in Fidelity Hotel Cleveland

News / 06.02.2025

Fidelity Hotel – Cleveland’s first independent lifestyle hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Fidelity Hotel – Cleveland’s first independent lifestyle hotel New Waterloo, a community-centric independent hotel management company, has opened Fidelity Hotel in downtown Cleveland. The...

colonial architecture and contemporary details iin AS Boutique Residence Havana

/ 13.11.2024

The A|S Boutique Residence – eclectic design in the heart of Havana

By: Pauline Brettell

The A|S Boutique Residence – eclectic design in the heart of Havana With palatial architecture and a 19th-century colonial legacy, the A|S Boutique Residence...

guestroom at Flagler club with design by Tihaney Design

Hotel Design / 22.08.2024

Tihany Design adds a little ‘la dolce vita’ to the reimagined Flagler Club

By: Pauline Brettell

Tihany Design adds a little ‘la dolce vita’ to the reimagined Flagler Club Flagler Club, the ultra-luxury, private-access boutique hotel secluded within The Breakers...

black and white tiled floor and striped cushions in Riad Botanica

Hotel Review / 27.06.2024

Hotel review: checking in to Riad Botanica

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to Riad Botanica Marrakech has firmly staked its claim as a designer destination, and there is no doubt that you...

checked floor with pink sofa in the lobby at Hotel Vesper

Hotel Design / 17.06.2024

Hotel Vesper mixes it up with Houston roots and Parisian flair

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Vesper mixes it up with Houston roots and Parisian flair Located in the heart of Houston, Hotel Vesper underwent a transformative redesign led...

andalucian style interior guestroom with four poster bed and freestanding bath in finca la gloria

Hotel Review / 14.05.2024

Miniview: Finca la Gloria – connecting guests with the heart of Andalucia

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Finca la Gloria – connecting guests with the heart of Andalucia The newly opened Finca la Gloria offers a transformative retreat that combines...

vaulted painted ceiling in tuscan boutique hotel

/ 23.04.2024

Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala has opened its Tuscan gates

By: Pauline Brettell

Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala has opened its Tuscan gates Inspired by the historic Silk Road that once traversed Tuscany, this 19th century villa...

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...

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...

A white suite in luxury hotel in Athens that has a view of the acropolis

Review / 03.07.2023

Checking in: THE DOLLI at Acropolis, Athens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in: THE DOLLI at Acropolis, Athens Editor Hamish Kilburn excavated more than a few hidden treasures when he checked in to review the...

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...

exterior and entrance to The Château de Vignée at Villers-sur-Lesse

Case study / 28.10.2022

Dornbracht and Alape provide solutions for The Château de Vignée

By: Pauline Brettell

Dornbracht and Alape provide solutions for The Château de Vignée Once a traditional hunting lodge hotel, The Château de Vignée at Villers-sur-Lesse is now...

Pascale Lauber & Ulrike Bauschke on steps

Interview / 04.02.2021

5 minutes with: The hotel designers behind Ostuni’s new boutique jewel

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: The hotel designers behind Ostuni’s new boutique jewel Pascale Lauber & Ulrike Bauschke, owners and hotel designers of Paragon 700 Boutique...

Image of cut-out switch plates in luxury suite

Supplier Feature / 27.01.2021

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat When finding the balance between contemporary and classic, Hotel Indigo Bath 'fell in love' with...

Review / 25.11.2020

The Modernist Athens – designed for the urban explorer

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Modernist Athens – designed for the urban explorer With a statement as grand as that headline, it was only ever a matter of...

News / 20.05.2019

How one boutique hotel is attracting modern travellers to Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

How one boutique hotel is attracting modern travellers to Africa Urbano Hotel is the modern design inspired boutique hotel located in the heart of...

Opening / 29.04.2019

UK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales

By: Hamish Kilburn

UK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales The UK’s first vineyard hotel has opened its doors in Hensol in South Wales. Llanerch Hotel...

Feature / 08.04.2019

Al Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Al Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel Architecture firm Anarchitect was inspired by the desert location and opted to use...

/ 07.01.2019

New luxury floating hotel launches in Edinburgh

By: Hamish Kilburn

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…

/ 16.11.2018

Overcoming Grade II listed challenges to create £1.8m boutique hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

A suite overlooking cathedral gardens, original fireplaces and character windows are just some of the features included in a new £1.8m boutique hotel in…

/ 30.10.2018

Independent Hotel Show 2018 exceeds expectations

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs was proud to be a media partner of Independent Hotel Show 2018, which proved to be a huge success ahead of the show’s…

/ 01.08.2018

Luxurious eco-minded boutique hotel re-opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort sets new boutique standards following renovation… The ocean-facing boutique hotel Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort champions…

/ 31.07.2018

Grade II listed townhouse buildings converted into boutique hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dexter Moren Associates and 3D Reid reveal 19th Boutique hotel in Hotel Du Vin portfolio, the Hotel du Vin in Stratford-upon-Avon… The latest interiors…

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Hotel review: lifting the lid on the Grand Hotel Bellevue London

Zannier Île de Bendor announces a spring opening

Uga Resorts adds Uga Ghiri to its boutique portfolio in Sri Lanka

The Zetter Group expands its London portfolio

Maison Felix opens in Miami Beach

On the road again – a new vision for Motel Flinders

Opening today – Crafted by name, crafted by nature

The Verse – irreverent elegance in Lisbon

Chalet Cervinia – a new star in the Purple Ski portfolio

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong – a new boutique wine hotel from Songtsam Resorts

The renaissance of Villa Pétrusse

Lyvin Melasti – where design meets stillness

Palais Rudolf – the fifth string to the Miiro bow

The Douglas – honouring the past while savouring the present

Mylos Hotel – Greek inspiration in Corsica

The thoughtful redesign of Schloss Schauenstein

The place-driven design of Hotel Willa

The Shepherd Mayfair slated for late 2025

Miniview: Hôtel Madame Drouot – a Parisian dream

Three Ducks Hotel – a boutique hotel rooted in nature and authenticity

Miniview: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – the lost place in the centre of everything

Kahal opens its doors in Mérida, Mexico

Noucha – new from the Terrot Group

Élysée Montmartre Hotel – a capsule of calm and intimacy

Fidelity Hotel – Cleveland’s first independent lifestyle hotel

The A|S Boutique Residence – eclectic design in the heart of Havana

Tihany Design adds a little ‘la dolce vita’ to the reimagined Flagler Club

Hotel review: checking in to Riad Botanica

Hotel Vesper mixes it up with Houston roots and Parisian flair

Miniview: Finca la Gloria – connecting guests with the heart of Andalucia

Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala has opened its Tuscan gates

The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde

Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury

Checking in: THE DOLLI at Acropolis, Athens

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites

Dornbracht and Alape provide solutions for The Château de Vignée

5 minutes with: The hotel designers behind Ostuni’s new boutique jewel

Case study: Why Hotel Indigo Bath chose Hamilton Litestat

The Modernist Athens – designed for the urban explorer

How one boutique hotel is attracting modern travellers to Africa

UK’s first vineyard hotel opens in South Wales

Al Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel

New luxury floating hotel launches in Edinburgh

Top stories of the week: MOB talks, Brit List countdown and celebrating Manchester’s decadent playground

Overcoming Grade II listed challenges to create £1.8m boutique hotel

Independent Hotel Show 2018 exceeds expectations

Luxurious eco-minded boutique hotel re-opens

Grade II listed townhouse buildings converted into boutique hotel