Tag: Hotel Development Articles • Hotel Designs

News / 26.01.2026

Corinthia Hotels announce new Lake Como hotel on the horizon

Corinthia Hotels announce new Lake Como hotel on the horizon Corinthia Hotels has announced its partnership with RoundShield and Kervis SGR to operate a...

News / 29.12.2025

The Lux Collective – new signings and a global pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lux Collective – new signings and a global pipeline With seven new signings secured in 2025 and a dynamic pipeline across Asia, the...

view of entrance and front facade - Four Seasons Hotel Berlin

News / 04.12.2025

Four Seasons announces its return to Germany

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons announces its return to Germany Four Seasons and European hotel developer Gruppo Statuto have announced plans to transform Berlin's historic Hotel de...

View of facade of IHG voco hotel in mexico

News / 23.09.2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Mexico IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six Mexico hotels for the premium voco...

News / 20.06.2024

Ennismore announces partnership with Our Habitas

By: Pauline Brettell

Ennismore announces partnership with Our Habitas Ennismore and Our Habitas announced today that they have entered a strategic partnership. Ennismore will take over the...

Exclusive / 26.04.2024

In pictures: party at Sway Bar for MEET UP London 2024

By: Megan Christopher

In pictures: party at Sway Bar for MEET UP London 2024 Last night was all about connections and collaborations as MEET UP London took...

evening view across swimming pool to hotel

/ 04.04.2024

BIJAL – the new luxury brand from Gürok Group

By: Pauline Brettell

BIJAL – the new luxury brand from Gürok Group Turkish hotel company Gürok Group has introduced its new brand BIJAL Resorts, with the first...

statement white interior guestroom at Delano Dubai

News / 28.03.2024

Delano sets its sights on Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

Delano sets its sights on Dubai Delano will once again redefine the luxury resort experience with the opening of Delano Dubai, following the partnership...

Hotel Development / 21.03.2024

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut in Trojena

By: Sophie Harper

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut in Trojena Raffles Trojena is slated to open in 2027, where world-renowned brand and NEOM will reimagine mountainside...

Hotel Development / 20.03.2024

Marriott International signs new Greek resort

By: Sophie Harper

Marriott International signs new Greek resort Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring JW Marriott to Greece with Vasilakis SA... Marriott International, Inc. has announced...

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...

bar with wooden chairs and industrial style lighting in B&B HOTELS Paris

Hotel Development / 12.03.2024

B&B HOTELS makes its move into the UK

By: Pauline Brettell

B&B HOTELS makes its move into the UK The successful European value-for-money hotel chain, B&B HOTELS, has taken a significant step towards fulfilling its...

Lobby in Radisson Red Belgrade with red car in entrance

Hotel development / 07.03.2024

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors Marking the debut of the vibrant Radisson RED brand in Southeast Europe, the Radisson Hotel Group has...

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...

wooden floor and surfaces with bamboo references in lounge at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok

/ 23.02.2024

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok schedules its opening

By: Pauline Brettell

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok schedules its opening Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the hotel and branded residences from hospitality and lifestyle brand Aman, has announced...

guestroom in Siro with white couch and gym equipment on wooden floor

Hotel news / 22.02.2024

SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness In collaboration with Kerzner International, SIRO has opened its doors, flexing its muscles with...

News / 19.02.2024

Motto by Hilton debuts in Peru

By: Pauline Brettell

Motto by Hilton debuts in Peru Uniting centuries-old legacies with its urban aesthetic, Motto by Hilton makes its much-anticipated South American debut with the...

2 chairs with sheepskin throws on hotel balcony with view over snow and mountains

News / 16.02.2024

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced an exclusive strategic partnership...

News / 14.02.2024

LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts in Hawaii

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts in Hawaii Ka La'i Waikīkī Beach marks Hilton luxury brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts' first property in Oahu, redefining...

faceted façade of Torre Melina Gran Melia hotel Barcelona

News / 12.02.2024

Gran Meliá arrives in Barcelona

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Meliá arrives in Barcelona Following a complete renovation of one of the city’s most iconic hotels, Gran Meliá brings a symphony of luxury...

current guestroom in hotel to be signed as voco Leicester by IHG

News / 09.02.2024

IHG announces nine signings across five brands

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG announces nine signings across five brands IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced new signings across its brands in the UK and Ireland totalling...

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...

sunset of Dubai skyline, showing new SIRO hotel inside large mixed-use development

Feature / 01.02.2024

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, closes his nearly six-year editorship by taking us through the...

News / 31.01.2024

Hilton marks a milestone with its 600th hotel in Greater China

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton marks a milestone with its 600th hotel in Greater China Hilton recently announced the opening of its landmark 600th hotel in the Greater...

wood cream and beige interior in guestroom at Conrad Orchard Singapore

News / 24.01.2024

Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis

By: Pauline Brettell

Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis A harmony of nature’s serenity and urban vibrancy, Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ second location...

Atlanta skyline at dusk with Signia by Hilton

News / 22.01.2024

Signia by Hilton debuts in downtown Atlanta

By: Pauline Brettell

Signia by Hilton debuts in downtown Atlanta Hilton is expanding its Georgia portfolio with the first Signia by Hilton property in the state and...

Bedroom concept - designed in an minimalist

Feature / 17.01.2024

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans Scorpios has announced a new global chapter, opening new properties in Bodrum and Tulum that will...

Gran Meliá Palazzo Cordusio facade lit up at dusk

News / 10.01.2024

Gran Meliá arrives in Milan

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Meliá arrives in Milan Gran Meliá has opened its first property in Milan - the Palazzo Cordusio, designed as an intersection of Spanish...

News / 03.01.2024

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Activos Turisticos de Mexico (ACTUR),...

Tented accommodation of luxury hotel suite

Feature / 29.12.2023

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024 As we prepare to round-off 2023 in style, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs,...

News / 27.12.2023

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

By: Pauline Brettell

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co....

seating in lobby at Accor gloucester road by rpa group

In conversation / 20.12.2023

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter...

wooden alcove with built in seating and beds in ROOMS Batumi

News / 12.12.2023

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea Georgian hospitality group, ROOMS, a member of Design Hotels, has announced the official opening of ROOMS Batumi...

central lobby in Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr with fountain, plants and glass covered roof

News / 11.12.2023

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace Four Seasons has announced its arrival in Morocco’s capital in early 2024 with a spectacular oceanside property, having...

News / 08.12.2023

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania Kempinski Poinana Brasov, the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana...

tiled and glass surfaces with wooden chairs in Trailborn lobby

News / 08.12.2023

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains

By: Pauline Brettell

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains New hospitality brand, Trailborn, rooted in and inspired by the great American outdoors, prepares to...

sunloungers and pool with seaview at Bali

News / 06.12.2023

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia Perched on the island’s southernmost tip at Ungasan, Umana Bali marks the brand’s first resort...

Hotel Development / 04.12.2023

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion...

aerial view of Alphonse Island resort with beach, palm trees and swimming pool

News / 29.11.2023

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

By: Pauline Brettell

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island Alphonse Island, Seychelles, has undergone a programme of refurbishment and development that enhances its offering and reflects its...

render of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley lobby with chairs surrounding fireplace

News / 27.11.2023

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah

By: Pauline Brettell

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah Slated for late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will expand Hyatt’s brand presence in a vibrant...

White Paper / 27.11.2023

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations

By: Pauline Brettell

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations With a combination of economic, societal and environmental factors driving current design, specification and operational thinking...

seating and textiles in the lobby in The StandardX Melbourne

News / 27.11.2023

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept In February 2024, the iconic lifestyle hotel brand will debut its inaugural The StandardX concept in Melbourne,...

Render of luxury pools at new Curio by Hilton hotel in Dominican Republic

News / 24.11.2023

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic

By: Hamish Kilburn

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic Expected to open in 2024, Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton will bolster Hilton’s...

NH Collection Paris Champs Élysées_Facade

Hotel Development / 24.11.2023

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024 Minor Hotels will launch three new hotels in Paris in 2024 and 2025 under...

Hotel Development / 22.11.2023

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China At the heart of the city’s newest mixed-use development project, Hangzhou Centre Towers, Four Seasons...

Kempinski Grace Bay_Turks and Caicos_Aerial View_copyright Kempinski Hotels

Hotel Development / 21.11.2023

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach Kempinski Grace Bay blends rich heritage of internationally renowned hospitality brand with beautiful by nature serenity...

News / 21.11.2023

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this...

gold vaulted ceiling in the cream lobby with planted wall in The Singapore EDITION

News / 21.11.2023

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore Firmly rooted in the EDITION brand’s strong sense of refined, timeless design and...

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...

News / 08.11.2023

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific

By: Hamish Kilburn

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific ME Guangzhou is set to open in 2027, becoming, what Meliá describes as, "a benchmark hotel for...

Suite view from Hilton hotel in Cancun - overlooking the ocean

Hotel Development / 07.11.2023

Hilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico Hilton opens the 540-key Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All‑Inclusive Resort, which becomes the group's 90th hotel in Mexico......

neutral colour palette in guestroom at The Newman Hotel in London

News / 06.11.2023

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman

By: Pauline Brettell

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman Sitting on its namesake Newman Street in Fitzrovia, The Newman, one of 2024’s...

Three renders of Marriott hotels opening in Vietnam

Hotel Development / 06.11.2023

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the...

News / 01.11.2023

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece Rosewood Hotels & Resorts embraces Mediterranean living by announcing that the hotel group will open...

english inn tudor style hotel at voco Lythe Hill

Hotel Development / 30.10.2023

Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025 First launched in 2018, voco hotels is one of IHG’s fastest-growing brands with...

view from across the street to facade of Kensington High Street Hotel

News / 27.10.2023

Planning permission secured for one of London’s largest new hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Planning permission secured for one of London’s largest new hotels Studio Moren was part of the team that secured planning consent on behalf of...

rendering of facade from street level of Canopy by Hilton Warsaw

News / 25.10.2023

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton Slated to open in 2025, Hilton has confirmed a franchise agreement with TFG Hotels to...

render of side view of Gran Melia Dubai facade and infinity pool overlooking the beach

News / 24.10.2023

Meliá expands its presence in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

The signing of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah completes the group's Dubai hotel portfolio. The resort will be located in Port de La Mer, a...

streetlevel lobby with suspended lighting of Movenpick Hotel Tallinn

News / 23.10.2023

Mövenpick opens in Tallinn, Estonia

By: Pauline Brettell

Mövenpick opens in Tallinn, Estonia The first Mövenpick hotel in the Baltic countries has opened its doors, introducing a new level of its Swiss...

aerial view across dubai with Bluewaters development in foreground

News / 20.10.2023

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters

By: Pauline Brettell

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group, have inked a landmark deal with Dubai Holding, to introduce a unique...

cafe with wooden furniture and ceiling and olive green safetred flooring from Tarkett

Roundtable / 19.10.2023

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design With so much emphasis on the the need for flexible design solutions and the blurring of...

aerial view of proposed city planning for Indonesia’s new capital city, Ibu Kota Negara Nusantara.

News / 18.10.2023

Marriott International signs on plans for three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International signs on plans for three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city Marriott International has announced it has signed a Hotel Management Agreement...

aerial view of Kimpton Algarve proposed plan and design

News / 16.10.2023

IHG debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal IHG Hotels & Resorts' global growth continues with the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico, reinforcing the...

external facade and view of Hyatt House south Melbourne from street level

News / 16.10.2023

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia Slated to open in 2025, Hyatt House South Melbourne will mark the entry of the Hyatt...

view across pool with palm trees and columns down the length

News / 13.10.2023

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz

By: Pauline Brettell

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz Serving as a gateway to the Sahara, The Residence Douz is Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ first...

floral Asian inspired wall decoration behind double headboards with ceiling hung focussed lighting in guestroom at Raffles Boston

News / 12.10.2023

Miniview: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel brings on the botanicals

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel brings on the botanicals Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel is the first property of the luxury hotel group...

seating and tables in dark interior of Next hotel lobby in Melbourne with reflective surfaces and patterned carpet

News / 10.10.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne Hilton and Vista Hospitality Group Partner have announced plans for Next Hotel Melbourne to join Curio Collection...

artists impression of futuristic suspended pool in mountain setting of proposed Marriott hotel in Neom Trojena

News / 09.10.2023

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in...

guestroom with ceiling fan and art in kimpton mallorca

Hotel Development / 06.10.2023

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California The new hotel, Kimpton Pacific Grove Hotel, which is expected to 'embrace the coastal city’s...

rendering of exterior design of swimming pool and courtyard area of Hotel Daphne by Bunkhouse

News / 04.10.2023

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston

By: Pauline Brettell

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston Bunkhouse, the Austin-based hospitality group, continues its path of expansion with this second project in Houston... Known...

white bed in a white room with white furniture and fittings and doors opening onto balcony and greenery at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

Feature / 04.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023 From bold brand statements to bijoux boutique offerings - writer Pauline Brettell rounds up an eclectic...

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...

render of proposed tropical modernist design by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia

News / 27.09.2023

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic Four Seasons and Cisneros Real Estate have announced plans for the development of Four Seasons Resort...

blue carpet leading into Fontainbleu Las Vegas casino floor below curved ceiling

/ 26.09.2023

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

By: Pauline Brettell

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the...

dark central bar with windows on either side and a reflective ceiling in Nyx Bar DoubleTree by Hilton Korea

News / 25.09.2023

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea

By: Pauline Brettell

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea Hilton’s fast growing upscale brand has expanded its footprint with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo...

tiled outdoor living area with couch and chair overlooking the garden

Surfaces / 22.09.2023

Refining outdoor living with RAK Ceramics

By: Pauline Brettell

Refining outdoor living with RAK Ceramics Sustainable and adaptable, the new Outdoor Living porcelain tile collection from RAK Ceramics is the ideal choice to...

view across still pond through pillars to lanscape beyond in the EDITION hotel in Dali China

News / 20.09.2023

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali

By: Pauline Brettell

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali Marriott International has recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to introduce the...

eclectic seating and table with wicker lamp in green carpets in public area of Locke East side Gallery

News / 18.09.2023

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened the fourteenth property in its portfolio and its first...

exterior view of terrace at Minthis Hills with square frame opening into guestroom

Feature / 14.09.2023

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design In pursuit of wonder – the future of the luxury hotel industry is written...

guestroom in Mondrian hotel in cream and neutral colours with view over Hong Kong harbour

News / 12.09.2023

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in...

sunset tones mural painted on the wall behind a bed with a wicker headboard and brass sidelamps in hotel Indigo bordeaux

News / 11.09.2023

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights

By: Pauline Brettell

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights IHG Hotels & Resorts has accelerated the growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle estate in...

panel discussion on stage at independent hotel show IHS

News / 07.09.2023

Innovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Innovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only business event for the boutique...

kingsize bed in guest room with cirved window overlooking split and wooden panelling behind the bed

News / 04.09.2023

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia

By: Pauline Brettell

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia Situated in the tallest building in Croatia, AC Hotels by Marriott has announced its brand debut in...

Exclusive / 01.09.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn digs deep to identify what will be the hottest hotels opening in September...

dark, moody bar in rosewood Munich with focus lighting and statement mural on the wall

News / 01.09.2023

Rosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria

By: Pauline Brettell

Rosewood Munich prepares to open its doors in the heart of Bavaria Rosewood Munich, the first German property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, is...

wooden floors, blue carpet and chandelier in the bedroom and suite in Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

News / 25.08.2023

Waldorf Astoria makes its debut in Egypt

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria makes its debut in Egypt Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion into Egypt and the African continent with the...

Bob W guestroom with wooden headboard and art above on the wall in Kaarti Helsinki

News / 24.08.2023

Bob W expands its footprint into Helsinki

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands its footprint into Helsinki Located in the heart of the city's lively Kaartinkaupunki area, alternative accommodation specialist Bob W has secured...

blue wall and coral upholstered headboard with white pillows and art on the wall at the Broadwick Soho

News / 23.08.2023

Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors Broadwick Soho, created by a group of friends, is getting ready to open in...

3D printed interior designed by BIG for El Cosmico Marfa

Exclusive / 23.08.2023

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards

By: Pauline Brettell

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards Writer Pauline Brettell cuts through the noise to uncover the hotel concepts that are currently on...

cream and beige seating around a bar with floor to ceiling windows looking out over dubai marina and city

News / 22.08.2023

Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina With interiors by LW Design, Vida Dubai Marina is a lifestyle destination in the enviable location adjacent to the...

double bed in centre of room with floor to ceiling windows looking out over Sri Lankan landscape at Hilton Yala Resort

News / 21.08.2023

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka Opening late August, Hilton Yala Resort is a new resort located on the edge of Sri Lanka’s...

Maroma hotel bed set into arched alcove with a wicker woven headboard behind, blue striped pillows and ceramic bedside lamps

News / 08.08.2023

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya

By: Pauline Brettell

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, has made its much-anticipated return with interiors by the design studio...

view across the beach and swimming pool from The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami

News / 03.08.2023

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel...

outdoor terraced seating overlooking the sea at Mandarin Oriental costa Navarino

VIP arrivals / 02.08.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to...

render of proposed building to shelter Melia Halong Bay in Vietnam

News / 02.08.2023

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has signed an agreement for a new hotel...

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...

aparthotel guestroom suite with bed in front of dark blue wall and plants in the foreground

News / 25.07.2023

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower

By: Pauline Brettell

ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower Following a seven restoration of Book Tower, hospitality company Method Co. and real estate developer, Bedrock,...

three floor to ceiling arched windows behind the white and wood lobby bar in the Ritz Carlton Naples

News / 14.07.2023

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – reopened and reimagined The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ storied history has arrived, with the legendary beachfront resort unveiling...

COMO Metropolitan Singapore hotel guestroom in grey and white with a yellow pillow on the bed and views across Singapore

News / 13.07.2023

COMO sets a date for the opening of COMO Metropolitan Singapore

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO sets a date for the opening of COMO Metropolitan Singapore COMO Hotels and Resort’s global portfolio continues to grow with its first hotel...

Hotel Development

Corinthia Hotels announce new Lake Como hotel on the horizon

The Lux Collective – new signings and a global pipeline

Four Seasons announces its return to Germany

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Mexico

Ennismore announces partnership with Our Habitas

In pictures: party at Sway Bar for MEET UP London 2024

BIJAL – the new luxury brand from Gürok Group

Delano sets its sights on Dubai

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut in Trojena

Marriott International signs new Greek resort

The Social Hub makes its UK debut in Glasgow

B&B HOTELS makes its move into the UK

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors

Mason & Fifth Primrose Hill sets a date

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok schedules its opening

SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness

Motto by Hilton debuts in Peru

Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

LXR Hotels & Resorts debuts in Hawaii

Gran Meliá arrives in Barcelona

IHG announces nine signings across five brands

Bob W expands in the Nordics

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024

Hilton marks a milestone with its 600th hotel in Greater China

Conrad Singapore Orchard opens the doors onto its urban oasis

Signia by Hilton debuts in downtown Atlanta

Everything we know about Scorpios’ global expansion plans

Gran Meliá arrives in Milan

Six Senses announces plans for its first property in Mexico

Editor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024

Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

﻿ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea

Four Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace

Kempinski planning to open a ‘chic’ ski resort in Romania

Trailborn launches with first hotel opening in Rocky Mountains

LXR Hotels & Resorts arrives in South East Asia

Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations

The Standard unveils The StandardX hotel concept

Curio by Hilton to arrive in Dominican Republic

Minor Hotels to make its debut in Paris in 2024

Four Seasons to open second hotel in Hangzhou, China

Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore

Cove Huntingdon House takes flexible living to Chelsea

ME by Meliá to debut in Asia Pacific

Hilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico

Kinsfolk & Co set to launch its portfolio with The Newman

Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam

Everything we know about Rosewood’s debut hotel in Greece

Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025

Planning permission secured for one of London’s largest new hotels

Hilton reveals plans for Poland’s first Canopy by Hilton

Meliá expands its presence in Dubai

Mövenpick opens in Tallinn, Estonia

Ennismore to take Banyan Tree to Bluewaters

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design

Marriott International signs on plans for three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city

IHG debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal

Hyatt House is making its arrival in Australia

Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz

Miniview: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel brings on the botanicals

Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne

Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM

Kimpton ‘breaks ground’ on new hotel in North California

Bunkhouse announces Hotel Daphne’s debut in Houston

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in October 2023

Bob W secures luxurious Gulaid House

Four Seasons announces plans for the Dominican Republic

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea

Refining outdoor living with RAK Ceramics

EDITION Hotels to debut in Dali

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design

ROOMS Batumi dives into the Black Sea