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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
/ 08.11.2018
In just two weeks, the leading interior designers, hoteliers, architects and key-industry suppliers will gather at The Brit List 2018… There are still limited tickets…
/ 07.11.2018
The newly launched app, which has been confirmed as the official sponsor of The Brit List 2018 Innovation In Technology Award, helps improve and revolutionise…
/ 06.11.2018
The cheapest room rate found at Trump Doral in Florida is just £254 for two nights in November 2018, that’s 35 per cent cheaper…
/ 05.11.2018
Hotel Designs experienced its highest ever month of traffic in October with 56,674 visitors to the website… The leading international hotel design website for…
/ 02.11.2018
With just three weeks to go until The Brit List 2018 is revealed, Hamish Kilburn breaks down the major headlines from the past five…
/ 02.11.2018
Elegant, relaxed and future-proofed, Gennadi Grand Resort is a fresh breath of Greek Aegean air and is a shining example in the sun of…
/ 01.11.2018
Seel Street Hotel by EPIC is slated to open its dynamic interiors and design in December 2018… New design renders have been released showcasing Liverpool’s latest design hotel,…
/ 01.11.2018
Hotel Designs unveils the latest leading figures who will be attending The Brit List 2018 as time is running out for designers, architects, hoteliers…
/ 01.11.2018
To kickstart this month’s spotlight focus on Art and Photography, Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn has scoured the globe – from Africa to London –…
/ 31.10.2018
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand, has officially opened its first hotel in continental Europe, Canopy by Hilton Zagreb… The hotel, which joins…
/ 31.10.2018
Family-run hotel group Zafiro Hotels believes that its fresh look and ‘freedom of choice’ is changing the face of tourism… A new hotel brand…
/ 30.10.2018
Hotel Designs Recommended Supplier Morgan Furniture will showcase new design, Rio 2 collection, at SLEEP +EAT… Contract furniture designer and manufacturer Morgan Furniture will launch…
/ 30.10.2018
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, which first opened in 1994, has unveiled new themes in its luxury suites… Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has completed its recent room renewal…
/ 29.10.2018
Recommended Supplier Signbox launches new eshop with a large range of stocked sign products available for hotels… Offering intelligently designed, off-the-shelf sign and display…
/ 26.10.2018
Following the Independent Hotel Show, and with less than four weeks until the industry gather at The Brit List 2018, Hamish Kilburn reviews the week’s…
/ 24.10.2018
An innovative hospitality force in Vietnam, known for its upscale all-spa-inclusive resorts and chic city hotels, will add a third brand to its portfolio…
/ 24.10.2018
Hilton announces the launch of Motto by Hilton, its newest affordable lifestyle brand that will empower guests by giving them the freedom to create…
/ 17.10.2018
Hotel Designs welcomes Studio Moritz Waldemeyer as a supporting partner to The Brit List 2018 which takes place on November 22 at BEAT London……
/ 17.10.2018
Being the ‘first’ in international hotel design is a daring move, but one that carries ample rewards if conceived well. Editor of Hotel Designs…
/ 16.10.2018
Timothy Oulton Launches Three Exclusive Designs to Commemorate the Opening of its Flagship at Bluebird… British furniture and interiors company Timothy Oulton has marked…
/ 12.10.2018
With the Independent Hotel Show just around the corner, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn breaks down the stories of the week… It’s official,…
/ 12.10.2018
Celebrated designer Ian Schrager brings the celebrated EDITION brand to the metropolis of Shanghai, with an unprecedented blend of leisure and entertainment within one…
/ 11.10.2018
The organisers of Sleep + Eat have just announced the line-up for this year’s Sleep Conference… Taking place on November 20-21 at London Olympia,…
/ 09.10.2018
The newly reopened hotel in Namibia takes specific design inspiration from the surrounding, remote landscape… After an environmentally-sensitive and inspiring rebuild, Wilderness Safaris’ Serra…
/ 09.10.2018
The ethical consumer is on the rise, with two thirds of travellers wanting to stay in green hotels. Clare Taylor, Marketing Manager at Hypnos…
/ 09.10.2018
With the Independent Hotel Show around the corner, Hotel Designs took a sneak peek of one of the most anticipated unveilings of this year’s show. The…
/ 05.10.2018
The luxury hotel will be Mexico’s fourth Paradisus branded property… Leading Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has announced its latest addition in Mexico…
/ 04.10.2018
Following record occupancy numbers, an Edinburgh hotel has significantly expanded to become the largest independent hotel in the city. Ten Hill Place Hotel, BW…
/ 03.10.2018
Commercial property specialists Savoy Stewart predicts the rise in UK hotel development between now and 2021… As the industry gears up to this year’s Brit…
/ 03.10.2018
The new exhibition will take place at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour from October 2 – 5, 2018… Ahead of The Brit List 2018, a…
/ 03.10.2018
Global bathroom manufacturer Roca will be exhibiting at Sleep + Eat, taking place at Olympia London on 20-21 November – stand J11… Hotel Designs…
/ 03.10.2018
This year’s Brit List has officially announced the 2018 long list as it heads towards the final straight to finding Britain’s top interior designers, hoteliers and architects… Hotel Designs has…
/ 02.10.2018
Shower expert and Hotel Designs Recommended Supplier GROHE unveils its first ever shower tray collection… Whether it’s a new build or a bathroom renovation…
/ 02.10.2018
Art consultancy company ARTIQ has announced this year’s shortlist for Graduate Art Prize, announcing the largest ever prize for the winner… The shortlist for…
/ 02.10.2018
The now award-winning product is a configurable luminaire system which unites timeless styling and classic form with state-of-the-art LED function… Stormbell by LAMP has been named the…
/ 01.10.2018
All this month we are shining the spotlight on independent hotels. As we prepare for this year’s much-anticipated Independent Hotel Show, editor Hamish Kilburn…
/ 01.10.2018
From designing celeb hot spots in London to creating award-winning contract furniture collections, Rock Galpin is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to cutting-edge product…
/ 28.09.2018
Following a busy London Design Festival, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn breaks down this week’s major conversations… A storm was brewing last week…
/ 27.09.2018
Recommended Supplier Mitre Linen aims to celebrate the key role room attendants play in any hotel experience… The shortlist for the UK’s inaugural Room…
/ 27.09.2018
As the 2018 Brit List award ceremony fast approaches, Hotel Designs caught up with last year’s winners in order to investigate just how important it…
/ 26.09.2018
The first glimpse of this year’s Sleep Sets for Sleep + Eat have been revealed… Sleep + Eat, which takes place at London’s Olympia on…
/ 26.09.2018
Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn joins Alexandra Champalimaud herself to take a closer look of the new London boutique hotel that is on…
openings / 24.09.2018
As combining materials seemed to be a major theme of this year’s London Design Festival, editor Hamish Kilburn went beyond the show to investigate how…
exclusive / 21.09.2018
The opening of the new Taj hotel in 2022 will increase the company’s inventory to over 1000 keys in the city… India’s largest and hospitality company, The…
trends / 20.09.2018
Premium designer furniture brand KENT & LONDON, which opened its London showroom this week, has launched #WellMadeLDF18, a design challenge for members of the…
/ 19.09.2018
Biodegradable packaging expert Elizabeth Raw from R+R Packaging explains how a hotel can adapt to be more eco-friendly… With 65% of travellers looking to stay in an…
/ 18.09.2018
Portuguese furniture company exhibits furniture at Decorex inspired by emotions as it attempts to challenge conventional hotel furniture… A Portuguese furniture company has exhibited…
/ 17.09.2018
The boutique hotel unveils refurbishment with a major focus on adding personality in surface design and interesting headboard patterns… To mark the 8th Anniversary…
/ 14.09.2018
Hard Rock Hotel London, which is slated to open in Spring 2019, partners with photographer to the stars Terry O’Neill and commissions Amy Winehouse…
/ 13.09.2018
Alex Jones, content creator for specialist antiques and collectibles auctioneer Featonbys explains how to bring character into your boutique hotel… The word ‘boutique’ is symbolic of…
/ 13.09.2018
The luxurious Anantara Quy Nhon comprises of 26 one- and two-bedroom villas… Luxury hotel brand Anantara, with more than 35 properties around the world, has announced…
/ 13.09.2018
Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn popped in to Signbox’s HQ in Surrey, England, to investigate how quality navigating tools are made… At first, I…
Opinions / 12.09.2018
Wilton Carpets has launched Kinetic, a wool-rich woven axminster carpet, available in just 14 days… Fizzing with energy, Kinetic features striking modern patterns made…
/ 12.09.2018
East meets west as the new generation of luxury, The Edition Hotels brand, sets to launch in Shangahi… Ian Schrager, the inventor and innovator…
/ 11.09.2018
As technology continues to evolve hotel design, Hotel Designs go behind the lens to investigate how tech is helping hotels also evolve their visual…
/ 11.09.2018
citizenM launches US flagship hotel, kicking off an ambitious rollout plan across America… citizenM – the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels – is doing…
/ 11.09.2018
Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts’ flagship Amsterdam hotel has re-launched fresh interior design… Following the announcement of the Independent Hotel Show marking its debut…
/ 11.09.2018
As Hotel Designs continues to focus the lens in and around the hotel lobby, editor Hamish Kilburn investigates the importance of art outside the…
/ 10.09.2018
Commercial interior surfaces specialist Altro has introduced new high-design surface ranges to its floors, doors and walls package… Delivering premium aesthetics with outstanding durability,…
Opinions / 07.09.2018
From fabric suitable for cruise liners through to international hotel chains, Kobe UK has an extensive collection of FR focused products for the contract…
Trends / 06.09.2018
Hotel Herman K, Denmark’s first chemical-free hotel, is a converted station situated in the heart of Copenhagen. Hotel Designs took a sneak peak at…
/ 06.09.2018
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport opens as the brand’s largest hotel in Hampton by Hilton’s portfolio… Hampton by Hilton has celebrated its Middle East debut with the…
/ 05.09.2018
The 100-key Barcelona Edition has arrived as the brand continues to rapidly expand its international portfolio… Ian Schrager’s rising global influence has arrived in…
/ 05.09.2018
The Hotel & Spa Tech Live is closer than ever! There’s only three little weeks left before the big show, and we can’t wait……
/ 04.09.2018
As the demand for travel increases, Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn investigates why modern design-led airport hotels are seriously taking off… LGH Hotels Management…
/ 04.09.2018
Autograph Collection Hotels has welcomed Sofa Hotel Istanbul to its portfolio of boutique design-led hotels… Challenging the design of existing hotels in the area, the newly opened Sofa Hotel…
/ 04.09.2018
There are less than two weeks to go in order to claim your early bird tickets to this year’s Hotel Designs Brit List… Calling…
/ 03.09.2018
The hotel group’s 16th opening, Six Senses Uluwatu, is just the beginning, with plans to triple the brand in size over the next five…
/ 03.09.2018
Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and Richmond International’s Fiona Thompson together investigate just how the hotel lobby has evolved in recent years and why,…
/ 31.08.2018
Designed by André Fu, the new hotel from the iconic hotel brand, Waldorf Hotels, opens in the heart of Bangkok… The wait is over,…
/ 31.08.2018
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa opens as the brand’s first beach resort in Japan… With the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo approaching, hotel design…
/ 30.08.2018
Following the Independent Hotel Show’s major announcement to take the unique exhibition overseas to Amsterdam, Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the…
/ 30.08.2018
The Black Bull is a family owned boutique hotel in Cumbria in the Yorkshire Dales with a Japanese twist. Talk about an unmatched hotel…
/ 30.08.2018
The hotel brand has brought its vibrant style to Malaysia with the opening of the 150-key W Kuala Lumper… In the shadow of the iconic buildings,…
/ 30.08.2018
Concluding our month of focusing the lens on Hotel Concepts, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn puts Ronald Homsy under the spotlight to learn more about…
Exclusive / 28.08.2018
With hotel design in the north enjoying a major moment, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn checked in to the design-led King Street Townhouse, to marvel…
/ 28.08.2018
As the spotlight this month continues to shine on Hotel Concepts, Ali Howe explores the benefits of an eco-hotel in the congested arena of international…
/ 24.08.2018
Valpas brings understated contemporary luxury to hotel guests – a peace of mind from bed bugs – with innovative design… Finnish startup Valpas has…
/ 23.08.2018
Milan-based design firm PEIA Associati is expected to complete the project in the Maldives in October 2018… Marriott International has announced the forthcoming debut…
/ 23.08.2018
The hotel brand’s digital concierge network expands to 100 hotels across the U.S… Porter24, an interactive digital concierge and advertising provider, has announced an expansion plan…
/ 22.08.2018
The Hotel Sector Report has published a brief look into who is winning and who is losing the battle in the hotel sector online… The…
/ 22.08.2018
Health expert Ali Howe awakens how thoughtful hotel design can lead to a better night sleep for both your business as well as your guests……
/ 21.08.2018
The 514-key hotel, Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, opens as the brand’s first Vietnamese property and heralds a new era for the Radisson Hotel Group……
/ 21.08.2018
Throughout September, Hotel Designs will be shining the spotlight on two areas that together help the other evolve. Namely: the hotel lobby and furniture… Next…
/ 20.08.2018
Following on with this month’s ‘Spotlight On’ theme focusing on Hotel Concepts – and with this year’s Brit List fast approaching – Hotel Designs investigates…
/ 20.08.2018
The Brit List, which celebrates Britain’s top 25 influential interior designers, hoteliers and architects, has announced the judging panel for this year’s awards taking…
/ 20.08.2018
The minimalist design of GROHE SmartControl introduces three times the control in the shower… The experience of “Push, Turn, Shower” has now become even more multifaceted…