Hotel Design
/ 12.02.2019
From Concept to Completion: Restoring a 19th-century house to create Plaza 18 (part two)
In the second article in the series, From Concept to Completion, we delve deeper into the design story of Plaza 18. Interior designer Nicky…
/ 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…
/ 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),…
/ 08.02.2019
Hyatt Regency Valencia completes multi-million dollar renovation
The 244-key hotel’s renovation in Valencia California has been designed for the modern traveller in mind… Hyatt Regency Valencia and Dimension Development has announced the completion…
/ 07.02.2019
Melia Hotels International opens first property in Prague
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel brand, unveils INNSiDE Prague Old Town, its latest property and first hotel in the Czech capital… Designed by Spanish…
/ 07.02.2019
Maggie’s St Barts awarded Supreme Winner at Surface Design Awards 2019
13 awards were presented to the winners of Surface Design Awards 2019… The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing…
/ 07.02.2019
W Hotels arrives on The Palm, Dubai
The 350-key W Dubai – The Palm opens, complete with disruptive interiors, to design its own narrative and lead the ever-changing hospitality scene in the Middle…
/ 06.02.2019
Editor’s round-up of MAISON&OBJET Paris and Deco Off 2019
With the aim to unearth new talent among the sea of exhibitors, as well as identifying emerging trends in all markets, editor Hamish Kilburn…
/ 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
Nadler Hotels arrives in Covent Garden, London
The fifth boutique property in the Nadler Hotels Group’s luxury portfolio opens in London’s bustling Covent Garden… Overlooking The Strand in a restored Edwardian…
/ 05.02.2019
Crosswater becomes headline partner for The Brit List 2019
Following the success of last year’s event, leading bathroom manufacturer Crosswater has become the headline partner for The Brit List 2019… The Brit List,…
/ 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…
/ 30.01.2019
One-third of consumers believe lighting helps to eliminate January Blues
A study has revealed that one in three people believe that lighting is important to creating a relaxed and calm atmosphere before bed… As the January…
/ 29.01.2019
SUSD gains planning consent for hotel and members club on the Thames
The hotel developer, SUSD, has just won planing consent to convert the estate into luxury retreat, complete with a 53-key hotel… SUSD, the developer…
/ 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…
/ 29.01.2019
Domus launches new colourful glazed porcelain tile collection designed by Studiopepe
The Pittorica collection by Domus is suitable porcelain tile for interior walls and floors… Launching in the UK in February exclusively at Domus, Pittorica is…
/ 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…
/ 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…
/ 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…
/ 24.01.2019
Hotels at New Heights: suites on the high seas
To conclude our series, Hotels at New Heights, Hamish Kilburn investigates why more and more hotel designers are taking to the seas to design…
/ 22.01.2019
The ultimate balancing act: Practical considerations for luxury hotel interiors
Walking the tightrope to find the luxury balance, Director of Ponsford Ltd Angus Ponsford explains how designers can achieve a dynamically designed hotel that is also…
/ 18.01.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Lighting the future, Madrid arrivals and Nobu expansion
From lighting insights to hotel group milestones, here are Hotel Designs’ top stories of the week… As we continue our Spotlight On hotel openings, this week’s…
/ 18.01.2019
Nobu Hotel Marbella set to double in size for 2019
Following popular demand, Nobu Hotels it will also expand its Marbella base this Summer… Following its launch last year, Nobu Hotel Marbella, which is a…
/ 18.01.2019
BISQUE introduces three new finishes across arteplano radiators
Leading radiator brand BISQUE has launched three new finishes to its immensely popular Arteplano collection for 2019… Bisque, the UK’s first ever luxury radiator brand,…
/ 16.01.2019
Hotels at New Heights: Rooms on Rails
In the second article in the series, Hotels at New Heights, Hamish Kilburn investigates how the luxury train industry is seeing somewhat of a…
/ 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…
/ 11.01.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Suites in the sky, defining trends and X marks the spot in Toronto
In the same week Hotel Designs’ announced a new floating hotel in Edinburgh, a mountain of so-called 2019 trends and major openings were among the…
/ 11.01.2019
Hyatt Regency opens its first hotel in Ethiopia
Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa opens in Ethiopia following the brand’s aim to strengthen its presence in Africa… Following Hilton Hotels’ announcement to double its footprint…
/ 11.01.2019
Holiday Inn Denver East – Stapleton Hotel completes $12.8 Million refurbishment
Holiday Inn Denver East – Stapleton announced today the completion of a $12.8 million renovation… Following Hotel Designs’ Miniview on The Holiday Inn brand…
/ 10.01.2019
Hotel to open largest seafront pool in Crete
Elounda Peninsula all-suite hotel introduces the largest seafront pool on the Greek island of Crete… Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel has introduced new seafront pools for…
/ 10.01.2019
Hotel Summit gives top hoteliers access to leading suppliers
Hotel Summit, which returns this year in a new home in Heythrop Park on July 8 – 9, provides hoteliers with direct access to leading…
/ 09.01.2019
The Brit List 2018: architect profiles
In last few weeks, Hotel Designs has profiled the 75 finalists who made it onto the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. We conclude our profiling by listing…
/ 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…
/ 08.01.2019
From Concept to Completion: Restoring a 19th-century house to create Plaza 18 (part one)
Hotel Designs has vowed to follow interior designer Nicky Dobree as she works towards opening the soulfully restored doors of Plaza 18. In the…
/ 08.01.2019
New Skopos decorative velvet upholstery with a carnival feel
Celebrating the New Year in style, the new luxury flame retardant decorative upholstery velvet collection from Skopos, La Feria, officially launches this month… Appropriately…
/ 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
Radisson Blu opens two hotels in Abu Dhabi
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi… Two new Radisson Blu-branded landmark hotels have arrived in Abu Dhabi, one…
/ 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…
/ 04.01.2019
MINIVIEW: The Holiday Inn London – Heathrow M4, Jct.4
Taking the next junction in modern hotel design, the design team at IHG has recently unveiled new interiors at The Holiday Inn London – Heathrow…
/ 04.01.2019
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…
/ 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
Boutique design team completes first hotel project
Paradigm Design Group’s boutique design firm, PDG Studios, completes its first hotel renovation… PDG Studios, which is the newly launched in-house boutique interior design…
/ 02.01.2019
The Maldives’ first immersive art resort opens
Joali in The Maldives has unveiled a full immersive array of eco-inspired artworks and high-concept sustainable design throughout… Conceived as an immersive island retreat,…
/ 02.01.2019
Could this be 2019’s hottest new wellness spa hotel?
As we continue to focusing the spotlight on Hotel Openings and Spas, a new spa hotel in Alvor, slated to open in June 2019,…
/ 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…
/ 02.01.2019
The Brit List 2018 – hotelier 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…
/ 31.12.2018
The Brit List 2018 – hotelier 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…
/ 27.12.2018
The Brit List 2018 – hotelier 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…
/ 27.12.2018
7 hotels that are great for writers
In the hunt for inspiration, writer Harry Southworth and editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn scour the globe to find the best hotels and suites for…
/ 21.12.2018
Top five stories of the week: New hotel openings, living coral inspires Kaboom rug and Citizenm’s award-winning Dometic Drawer minibar
Following a swathe of new hotel openings, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn, lists this week’s top stories… As the year comes to a…
/ 17.12.2018
SPOTLIGHT ON: Hotel Openings and Spas (January 2019)
Kick-starting 2019 with a bang, throughout January Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On will look ahead to the most anticipated hotel openings for 2019 as well as relaxing…
/ 17.12.2018
The Brit List 2018: Designer profiles
In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 75 finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. This week, we begin by…
/ 14.12.2018
Top 5 stories of the week: Controversial colours, London reloaded and a Manchester arrival
With 2019 on the horizon, and the focus in the international hotel design market being firmly fixed on what the future brings, Hamish Kilburn…
/ 14.12.2018
Baros Maldives launches new luxury villas
The interior design extension creates a new era of luxury for the resort… Baros Maldives, an award-winning boutique island retreat in the Maldives, renowned for…
/ 13.12.2018
Leading integrated design firm predicts 2019 design trends
WATG’s Muriel Muirden, Executive Vice President and Global Director of Strategy, forecasts the top hospitality and design trends to look out for in 2019… WATG, which has…
/ 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…
/ 11.12.2018
Hotel Elephant Weimar reopens to capture the property’s artistic and architectural heritage
Following an Extensive Renovation, Hotel Elephant Weimer Joins The brand’s portfolio of four independent hotels in Germany… Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection…
/ 11.12.2018
Condé Nast Traveller reveals its editors’ all-time favourite hotels from around the world
As we prepare to wrap up another year of innovation, design and style, here are what our friends over at Condé Nast Traveller believe are the…
/ 06.12.2018
Former 1920s bank in Zagreb opens as new luxury hotel
Amadira Park Capital in Zagreb has been sensitively created by interior design firm HBA London… Working in collaboration with project developers Ugo Group Zagreb,…
/ 05.12.2018
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa completes final stages of £10m redevelopment
The newly redevelopment of the hotel & spa unveils contemporary design that blends Scandinavian style and British countryside sophistication… Nestled in the heart of the…
/ 04.12.2018
EXCLUSIVE: New online platform now allows guests to choose their own rooms before checking in
The new platform, Hotel Room Chooser, enables hoteliers to own customer relationships and data, increase direct bookings, maximise brand experience and encourage loyalty… Hotel…
/ 04.12.2018
ITC Hotels opens first coastal resort
ITC Hotels has officially opened its first coastal property in serene southern Goa, ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa… Renowned for its impressive portfolio…
/ 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…
/ 03.12.2018
Spotlight On: A Year in Review – top products launched in 2018 (part 1)
In order to kick-start our month’s Spotlight On feature on ‘A Year In Review’ (Products of the year 2018), we have highlighted what we…
/ 30.11.2018
Top five stories of the week: hellish hacks, Sleep Set success and redefining luxury with art
With Sleep + Eat’s Sleep Sets declared as another successful installation following it taking shelter under a new home and Marriott Starwood suffering from…
/ 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…
/ 30.11.2018
Editor checks in: November 2018
And that’s a wrap! Show Season 2018 was a delicious cocktail of all the freshest, and tastiest, ingredients. Served up in a number of…
/ 27.11.2018
Duravit sweeps the board at the German Design Awards winning four awards
Duravit stands out at the 2018 German Design Awards with a Special Mention for the new Brioso bathroom furniture range and three “Winner” accolades…
/ 27.11.2018
Spotlight On: A Year In Review (products)
Throughout December, Hotel Design’ Spotlight On will be throwing it back to the major products that have launched over the last 12 months… Next…
/ 26.11.2018
Marketing for the modern age: Algorithm changes don’t do it for me either – but this is HUGE
For four weeks, Hotel Designs is working with author and CEO of DHM, Adam Hamadache, in order to explore the minefield of marketing. In his third…
/ 22.11.2018
The Brit List 2018 becomes sold-out event
Hours before the leading interior designers, hoteliers, architects and key-industry suppliers gather at BEAT London for The Brit List 2018, the event hits its…
/ 22.11.2018
B3 Designers breathes new American life into Marriott Hotel’s champions bar in Frankfurt
B3 Designers, which has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2002, has unveiled its latest project, which captures a little bit of…
/ 21.11.2018
From luxe hotels to Golf clubs, Wilton Carpets offers the perfect round
Hotel Designs Recommended Supplier Wilton Carpets has injected a little bit of hotel luxe into high-end golf clubs in the UK… Far more than…
/ 20.11.2018
The Brit List 2018: Three days to go
Time is running out in order to claim your ticket to what is being billed as ‘the after party of show season 2018’… With…
/ 19.11.2018
Has GROHE got the answer to the future of hotel toilets?
GROHE Sensia Arena, with its app-control features and three different spray patterns, is becoming a popular choice among designers and hoteliers… Defined by GROHE…
/ 16.11.2018
First look inside the revamped Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Following an intense renovation led by the award-winning designer Martin Hulbert, the five-star Athenaeum Hotel & Residences has opened to unveil 134 contemporary guestrooms, 10 new…
/ 16.11.2018
MOB HOTEL speaks to Hotel Designs about expansion plans in Europe and the US
The hotel group, which launched last year with two properties, has announced large plans to expand its lifestyle portfolio in Europe and the US…
/ 15.11.2018
The BIID celebrates successful annual conference
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), which is the proud industry sponsor of The Brit List 2018, held its eighth annual conference exploring…
/ 13.11.2018
Conrad Washington, DC will shelter a unique art story
The new hotel, located in the city centre, will open in February 2019 and is expected to bring a new standard of modern luxury…
/ 13.11.2018
SLEEP + EAT: One week to go before the event debuts in west London
Here’s what to look forward one week before the world of hotel design prepares to descend on London for Sleep + Eat, followed by The…
/ 12.11.2018
Designing an optimised hotel dining space
Sophie Armstrong from Burlington Granite explains how to create a warm, inviting and practical hotel dining experience… As the place your guests start each day, the dining…
/ 12.11.2018
Marketing for the modern age: Every Hotel Should be ‘Remarketing’ itself
For four weeks, Hotel Designs is working with author and CEO of DHM, Adam Hamadache, in order to explore the minefield of marketing. In his…
/ 09.11.2018
Top five stories of the week: New artistic heights, when two industries collide and The Brit List 2018 approaches
Feeling inspired from recent conversations and exclusives, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn, lists this week’s top stories… The most common answer I hear…
/ 09.11.2018
Now open: Seychelles eco camp comprised of recycled shipping containers
The new Cosmoledo Eco Camp in the Seychelles has been designed to minimise impact on the environment while maximising guest comfort… Part of the exceptional…
/ 09.11.2018
Roca puts the spotlight on the mirrors, mirrors on the wall
Bathroom specialist Roca puts strong focus on mirrors and cabinets ahead of SLEEP + EAT on November 20 – 21… Mirrors are a vital…
/ 08.11.2018
Westin Brisbane: rewriting the approach to luxe hotels
With its evolution of the hotel check-in, and grounded in a deep sense of place, Woods Bagot has designed a new, luxe prototype with…
/ 08.11.2018
SPOTLIGHT ON: Reaching new creative heights with artist Beth Nicholas
Having created striking artwork for some of the world’s most stylish interiors, was The Address Downtown artist Beth Nicholas’ most challenging project to date? Editor of…