Tag: Hotel Development Articles • Hotel Designs

News / 13.04.2022

CitizenM is first hospitality brand to buy property in the metaverse

CitizenM is first hospitality brand to buy property in the metaverse A few months ago, we predicted that it would only be a matter...

rainbow art work above the bed in Hard Rock Hotel Budapest

Feature / 12.04.2022

Miniview: Hard Rock Hotels arrives in Budapest

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hard Rock Hotels arrives in Budapest Hard Rock Hotel Budapest has opened its doors – with architecture by Hungarian Stúdió 100 Építészeti Kft...

deckchairs, swimming pool and the sea at Cali Mykonos

Feature / 08.04.2022

Sneak peek: inside the soon-to-open Cali Mykonos

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside the soon-to-open Cali Mykonos Drawing inspiration from the eloquence of Greek mythology’s muse Calliope, traditional architecture, and Mykonos’ vibrance, the Cali...

Video review / 07.04.2022

“A statement of style” – checking in to One Hundred Shoreditch

By: Hamish Kilburn

“A statement of style” – checking in to One Hundred Shoreditch Editor Hamish Kilburn brought with him a video crew to review Shoreditch's latest...

the guestrooms at Domes Lake Algarve feature relaxing neutral tones and textures

News / 07.04.2022

Sneak peek: inside Domes Lake Algarve

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside Domes Lake Algarve Located near Vilamoura in southern Portugal, Domes Lake Algarve is getting ready to open its doors. The launch...

Hotel Designs roundtable at Gabriel Scott

Exclusive / 05.04.2022

Live roundtable: discussing the new era of luxury in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live roundtable: discussing the new era of luxury in hotel design In an exclusive roundtable with Hotel Designs, in association with Gabriel Scott, leading...

Breakfast at open kitchen at Six Senses Douro Valley

Review / 04.04.2022

Colour-healing menu: checking in to Six Senses Douro Valley

By: Hamish Kilburn

Colour-healing menu: checking in to Six Senses Douro Valley We are only just scratching the surface of understanding sensory design's role in fuelling the...

Feature / 31.03.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2022 From transformed ranches in Napa Valley to cliff-hanging hotels on the Amalfi Coast, and properties setting...

Hotel Development / 30.03.2022

LXR Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Abu Dhabi

By: Pauline Brettell

LXR Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Abu Dhabi LXR Hotels & Resorts, a collection of independent luxury properties by Hilton, has announced...

entrance and reception to The Emporium Plovdiv MGallery Bulgaria

News / 30.03.2022

MGallery to debut in Bulgaria this spring

By: Pauline Brettell

MGallery to debut in Bulgaria this spring With interiors designed by Sundukovy Sisters S+S, Accor is transforming a well-known city landmark into The Emporium...

Bathroom inside The Shanghai Edition 0571

Feature / 28.03.2022

Case study: a nod to art deco inside The Shanghai EDITION bathrooms

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: a nod to art deco inside The Shanghai EDITION bathrooms Sleek lines, minimalist monochrome and a distinct nod to art deco elegance...

News / 28.03.2022

Early bird tickets for MEET UP North now available

By: Hamish Kilburn

Early bird tickets for MEET UP North now available Catch them while you can... Early bird tickets for MEET UP North, Hotel Designs' premium...

Hotel Development / 25.03.2022

Marriott to open its first African safari lodge in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott to open its first African safari lodge in 2023 Marriott International has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges ltd. to enter the safari...

Crowd at Minotti London for MEET UP London 2022

Feature / 25.03.2022

In pictures: MEET UP London 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: MEET UP London 2022 More than 300 hotel design professionals attended MEET UP London on March 24, 2022. With the theme aimed...

minimalist Cretan art and design at Minos Beach Art Hotel

News / 24.03.2022

Inside Minos Beach Art Hotel: Crete’s original design hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Minos Beach Art Hotel: Crete’s original design hotel Sitting on the edge of Mirabello Bay in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Minos Beach Art Hotel...

Hotel Designs MEET UP London - girl networking

Events / 23.03.2022

MEET UP London: what you need to know

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP London: what you need to know MEET UP London, Hotel Designs' Q2 networking event for designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers, takes...

Feature / 21.03.2022

The Standard Ibiza to throw open its doors in April

By: Pauline Brettell

The Standard Ibiza to throw open its doors in April The Standard Ibiza, situated in the heart of Ibiza’s Old Town, is one of...

Bathrooms / 18.03.2022

Duravit aspires to be a climate-neutral business by 2045

By: Hamish Kilburn

Duravit aspires to be a climate-neutral business by 2045 Bathroom brand Duravit is "in the process of questioning old certainties and investing in finding...

Hotel Development / 17.03.2022

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa opens

By: Pauline Brettell

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa opens The island getaway on the Arabian Peninsula marks the first property for luxury...

wave like installation in lounge at W Hotels Algarve

Feature / 15.03.2022

Inside W Algarve, designed by AB Concept

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside W Algarve, designed by AB Concept It’s 'firsts' all round on this project. W Hotels takes its distinctive energy to Portugal for the...

Images of guests appearing on design podcast DESIGN POD Series 2

Podcast / 14.03.2022

Design & architecture podcast: series 2 of DESIGN POD now live

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design & architecture podcast: series 2 of DESIGN POD now live Series two of Hotel Designs' official design podcast, DESIGN POD, was sponsored by...

Feature / 10.03.2022

Hotel Indigo opens third hotel in Japan

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Indigo opens third hotel in Japan Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden is perched by one of the oldest castles in Japan, and sits...

Hotel Development / 09.03.2022

St Regis to open first hotel in London

By: Pauline Brettell

St Regis to open first hotel in London The iconic St Regis brand is expected to open in London in 2023, bringing its glamourous...

News / 08.03.2022

Salt Hotels to open property in iconic Hollywood address

By: Hamish Kilburn

Salt Hotels to open property in iconic Hollywood address Just 35 all-suite keys will sheltered inside The Asher, Salt Hotels' latest property, which will...

Feature / 08.03.2022

9 women inspiring a new wave of hotel design & architecture

By: Hamish Kilburn

9 women inspiring a new wave of hotel design & architecture To mark International Women's Day, and to celebrate the hotel design community being...

News / 04.03.2022

The latest EDITION hotel lands in Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

The latest EDITION hotel lands in Madrid Located quite literally in the heart of the Spanish capital, only a few steps from Kilometre Zero,...

Round-up / 04.03.2022

Weekly digest: architecture goals, Marriott milestones & VIP arrivals

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: architecture goals, Marriott milestones & VIP arrivals Editor Hamish Kilburn here to compile all of this week's hottest hotel stories in one,...

Collage of Marriott's 8,000th hotel opening

Hotel Development / 04.03.2022

Marriott opens 8,000 hotel worldwide

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott opens 8,000 hotel worldwide The newly opened Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, which shelters a locally infused design scheme, becomes the hotel...

Interview / 03.03.2022

In conversation with: Jonny Sin, Director, ReardonSmith Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Jonny Sin, Director, ReardonSmith Architects Jonny Sin's determination and undeniable eye for architecture and design led him to become a Director...

Large modern suite with window overlooking snowy mountain

Feature / 03.03.2022

A tribute to Aspen: Stonehill Taylor designs Limelight’s flagship hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

A tribute to Aspen: Stonehill Taylor designs Limelight’s flagship hotel Stonehill Taylor sensitively renovated Limelight Aspen to be fresh, light and welcoming environment that...

Robin Hutson Hotel Designs The PIG Hotels

Interview / 03.03.2022

In (video) conversation with: Hotelier of the Year, Robin Hutson

By: Hamish Kilburn

In (video) conversation with: Hotelier of the Year, Robin Hutson Robin Hutson, known as an innovative and passionate hotelier with more than 45 years’...

Bathroom / 02.03.2022

Geberit launches new report on hotel trends to watch in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Geberit launches new report on hotel trends to watch in 2022 The new report from Geberit, which includes input from two experts who are...

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo beach deck

News / 01.03.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2022 Still focussing on Q1 openings for 2022, writer Pauline Brettell takes a look at the hotels...

News / 28.02.2022

Marriott makes its mark in the Dominican Republic

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott makes its mark in the Dominican Republic Marriott's Luxury Collection welcomes The Ocean Club Costa Norte on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast to...

Jacu Strauss interview with Hotel Designs 2022

Interview / 28.02.2022

In conversation with: Jacu Strauss on designing One Hundred Shoreditch

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Jacu Strauss on designing One Hundred Shoreditch Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, caught up with Jacu Strauss, Creative Director of...

aerial view of future Melia Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort

News / 25.02.2022

Meliá Hotels International deepens its footprint in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International deepens its footprint in Vietnam With 12 new properties from Tay Ninh to Hai Phong, the Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels...

Modern bathroom inside heritage building

Exclusive / 24.02.2022

Virtual roundtable: bathroom design within heritage buildings

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: bathroom design within heritage buildings With an increased emphasis being put on bathroom design to differentiate and add personality to a project,...

A close-up of a guestroom inside Thompson Madrid

Hotel Development / 23.02.2022

Thompson to debut in Spain with luxury hotel in the heart of Madrid

By: Hamish Kilburn

Thompson to debut in Spain with luxury hotel in the heart of Madrid Slated to open in summer 2022, Thompson Madrid is set to...

Hotel Design - SB Architects_Pendry Park City_Swim

Feature / 23.02.2022

SB Architects completes Pendry Hotels’ first year-round mountain resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

SB Architects completes Pendry Hotels’ first year-round mountain resort The 153-key Pendry Park City, designed by SB Architects and KES Studio, is slated to...

News / 22.02.2022

MET Hotel opens its doors in La Paz, the city that touches the clouds

By: Pauline Brettell

MET Hotel opens its doors in La Paz, the city that touches the clouds Overlooking the Andes mountains and with panoramic views over the...

Establishing render of Four Seasons Render Melbourne

Hotel Development / 21.02.2022

Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne to open as group’s second hotel in Australia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne to open as group’s second hotel in Australia Taking luxury to new heights as part of the STH BNK By...

sunset at the Radisson Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront

News / 21.02.2022

Radisson Hotels is making its mark in Madagascar

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson Hotels is making its mark in Madagascar Radisson Hotels has announced its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: Radisson Blu...

Hotel design: Pool overlooking Costa Rica landscape

Round-up / 18.02.2022

Weekly digest: surface (Design Show) reflections & nature-inspired hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: surface (Design Show) reflections & nature-inspired hotels Editor Hamish Kilburn here to bring you up to speed on the latest and hottest...

Dorchester Collection's One at Palm Jumeirah Dubai

News / 17.02.2022

BREAKING: Dorchester Collection’s debut property in Dubai opens

By: Pauline Brettell

BREAKING: Dorchester Collection’s debut property in Dubai opens The anticipated completion of the Dorchester Collection's One at Palm Jumeriah, has been announced – and...

view of new Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino Greece

News / 16.02.2022

Mandarin Oriental announces debut plans for Greece

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental announces debut plans for Greece Slated for spring 2023, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has plans for a new luxury hotel in Costa...

News / 15.02.2022

SB Architects reveals design details for Ritz-Carlton in Costa Rica

By: Hamish Kilburn

SB Architects reveals design details for Ritz-Carlton in Costa Rica With construction scheduled to commence anytime now, the new Ritz-Carlton resort and exclusive collection...

Hotel Designs: Interior Designer of the Year, Tina Norden Conran and Partners

In Video / 14.02.2022

In conversation with: Tina Norden, Interior Designer of the Year 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Tina Norden, Interior Designer of the Year 2021 Conran and Partners' Tina Norden – recently crowned Interior Designer of the Year...

brass and wood bar area in Motto by Hilton

News / 11.02.2022

New Motto by Hilton opens in Chelsea, New York

By: Pauline Brettell

New Motto by Hilton opens in Chelsea, New York As one of the first of Hilton’s new Motto brand properties to open, this project...

Render of concept of new hotel in Africa

Interview / 10.02.2022

A hotel concept designed using innovative sustainable materials

By: Hamish Kilburn

A hotel concept designed using innovative sustainable materials In the wake of winning the special Jury Prize for their innovative hotel concept that they...

Fluid architecture Hotel Designs Westin London City

Feature / 08.02.2022

Celebrating sculptural design: Inside Westin London City

By: Hamish Kilburn

Celebrating sculptural design: Inside Westin London City Almost four years on from when Editor Hamish Kilburn broke the news that Westin Hotels & Resorts...

One&Only Moonlight Basin private home design

Hotel Development / 07.02.2022

Inside One&Only’s debut resort in the United States of America

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside One&Only’s debut resort in the United States of America Rolling out the first One&Only resort and residential community in the United States, One&Only...

bar, restuarant and working space at YOTEL Shoreditch

News / 04.02.2022

YOTEL picks up the pace with its fifth UK opening

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL picks up the pace with its fifth UK opening Global hospitality brand YOTEL has announced the addition of YOTEL London Shoreditch to its...

sundeck looking across the pool and out to sea in marbella

Feature / 03.02.2022

9 leading hoteliers share expectations & predictions for 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

9 leading hoteliers share expectations & predictions for 2022 As January slides seamlessly into the rest of the year, and 2022 is starting to...

Four Season Private Residences Lake Austin

News / 01.02.2022

Four Seasons unveils 2022 hotel development pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons unveils 2022 hotel development pipeline For Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, 2022 is all about solidifying success and strategic expansion. We take...

Hotel Designs Hottest Hotel Openings in February 2022

Feature / 31.01.2022

VIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: Hottest hotel openings in February 2022 Cutting through the noise around the flood of hotel openings anticipated for Q1 in 2022, Editor...

Woman standing in courtyard at The Temple House Hotel Designs

Round-up / 28.01.2022

Weekly digest: Design deliveries, ace openings & development pipelines

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Design deliveries, ace openings & development pipelines Namaste! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to wrap up your week (and month) with the only...

Hotel Designs in conversation with Jean-Luc Naret for The Set Collection

Interview / 27.01.2022

Talking all things luxury hospitality with Jean-Luc Naret

By: Hamish Kilburn

Talking all things luxury hospitality with Jean-Luc Naret Inside The Set Collection’s iconic London hotel, Hotel Café Royal, Editor Hamish Kilburn meets legendary hotelier...

curio collection hotel in the heart of florence italy

News / 26.01.2022

Curio collection by Hilton to debut in the heart of Florence

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio collection by Hilton to debut in the heart of Florence Hilton has announced plans to open Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by...

Hotel Designs Ace Hotel Toronto modern guestroom

Exclusive / 26.01.2022

Exclusive first look inside Ace Hotel Toronto

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive first look inside Ace Hotel Toronto Opening this summer, Ace Hotel Toronto will be housed in a new building in Toronto’s Garment District...

Hotel Development / 25.01.2022

Marriott provides insight on 2022 hotel development

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott provides insight on 2022 hotel development Marriott International, which added 86,000 gross rooms last year and 517 properties, provides Hotel Designs with the...

Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences, The Secret Garden,

Hotel Development / 25.01.2022

Raffles announces hotel openings expected in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Raffles announces hotel openings expected in 2022 Raffles Hotels & Resorts is continuing its global expansion with new openings in Boston, Macau and Jeddah...

Accor Hotel restaurant and bar design with natural materials and surfaces

Hotel Development / 24.01.2022

Accor steps into boldly into 2022 with 25 new hotel signings

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor steps into boldly into 2022 with 25 new hotel signings Accor ended 2021 on a high note with the signing of 25 hotels...

In Video / 24.01.2022

How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness Sitting majestically above Leicester Square, in its very own island site, The Londoner...

Render of Somewhere Else in The Bahamas, by Pharrell Williams and David Grutman

News / 24.01.2022

Pharrell Williams and David Grutman to open hotel in The Bahamas

By: Hamish Kilburn

Pharrell Williams and David Grutman to open hotel in The Bahamas The 13-time Grammy rapper, songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams and nightclub entrepreneur David...

Round-up / 21.01.2022

Weekly digest: Eco hotel openings, tech updates & Vegas developments

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Eco hotel openings, tech updates & Vegas developments Roll up, roll up! Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly digest. If you're...

Hotel Development / 21.01.2022

Regent Hotels to arrive in Vietnam this spring

By: Pauline Brettell

Regent Hotels to arrive in Vietnam this spring Regent Phu Quoc, with design inspired by the tropical and tranquil surroundings in which it is...

News / 20.01.2022

Scandic to open climate-neutral hotel in 2024

By: Pauline Brettell

Scandic to open climate-neutral hotel in 2024 Sweden’s Scandic Hotels puts sustainability high on the agenda as it is set to go climate neutral...

The House Collective the atrium in the opposite house beijing

News / 19.01.2022

The Set Collection adds four new properties to portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

The Set Collection adds four new properties to portfolio The House Collective, one of Asia’s most lauded luxury hospitality brands, is joining forces with...

NOBU Santorini and a birds eye view of swimming pool

News / 19.01.2022

Nobu to arrive in Santorini this spring

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu to arrive in Santorini this spring Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, has...

Round-up / 14.01.2022

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, wellness trends & colour in 2022 Hello, sunshine! Editor Hamish Kilburn here to brighten up your day with the weekly...

Laucala island swimming pool within the lagoon

Hotel Development / 13.01.2022

COMO expands private island portfolio with ‘island within an island’

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO expands private island portfolio with ‘island within an island’ COMO Laucala Island, an exclusive retreat in the South Pacific, is the brands newest...

Events / 11.01.2022

How MEET UP London plans to tantalise your senses

By: Hamish Kilburn

How MEET UP London plans to tantalise your senses Returning this year by popular demand, the leading London networking event for interior designers, architects,...

News / 11.01.2022

W Hotels plans to open in Macau

By: Pauline Brettell

W Hotels plans to open in Macau Slated to open in December 2022, Marriott International has announced its plans to bring the W Hotels...

Exclusvle / 10.01.2022

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner

By: Hamish Kilburn

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner Kerzner International, the company behind One&Only, Atlantis Resorts and Residences and Magazan Beach &...

rooftop with pool at The Lana Dorchester

Feature / 10.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4)

By: Pauline Brettell

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q3 & Q4) Keeping the momentum going and following hot on the heels of our list of hotel...

A hotel in the middle of the desert - with a pool and unmatched accomodation

Round-up / 07.01.2022

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore Peek-a-boo! Editor Hamish Kilburn here, emerging from the Holidays slumber, with your first...

PHASE_DANCE, an architectural structure, combining conrete and timber in Japan

Feature / 05.01.2022

Architecture structure ‘Phase Dance’ wrapped into the natural world

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architecture structure ‘Phase Dance’ wrapped into the natural world Nestled in a hilly forested area in Shizuoka, Japan, Phase Dance is an impressive architectural...

Radisson guestroom with dramatic black and red decor at Radisson RED Rosebank south Africa

Hotel Development / 05.01.2022

Radisson looks back on 2021 as it steps optimistically into 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Radisson looks back on 2021 as it steps optimistically into 2022 Following its successful expansion and growth over the past year, Radisson Group is...

Render of lady in nest-like space in front of an outdoor pool and modern villa

Feature / 05.01.2022

7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 As we start look past the crisis period of Covid-19, and start to settle into a 'new...

Atlantis, The Royal in Dubai on The Palm

Hotel Openings / 04.01.2022

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2) Back with a bang, Hotel Designs starts 2022 with optimism and curiosity; shining the spotlight...

exterior rendering of proposed Dream Hotel Miami

News / 04.01.2022

Dream Hotel Group unveils plans for Miami flagship in 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Dream Hotel Group unveils plans for Miami flagship in 2025 A new 165-key Dream Hotel has been planned as a centrepiece to the world-class...

natural tones and textures in guestroom at hyatt doha

Feature / 03.01.2022

A look at Hyatt’s pipeline from now through to 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

A look at Hyatt’s pipeline from now through to 2023 In addition to the 24 previously announced luxury hotels within Hyatt’s luxury portfolio globally...

white and blue guestroom decor at HOMA hotel Phuket

News / 30.12.2021

HOMA Phuket Town announces its opening

By: Pauline Brettell

HOMA Phuket Town announces its opening HOMA, the pioneering new co-living concept, has announced the opening of its inaugural property in Thailand, HOMA Phuket...

Exclusive / 23.12.2021

Unveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unveiled: The Brit List Hoteliers of 2021 Sticking to tradition, each year Hotel Designs publishes The Brit List, which, following a nationwide campaign, profiles the...

deluxe room at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai

Hotel Development / 21.12.2021

From Zurich to Dubai: A look at the latest two openings from Hyatt

By: Pauline Brettell

From Zurich to Dubai: A look at the latest two openings from Hyatt Not content with doing things in moderation, Hyatt celebrates the opening...

News / 17.12.2021

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya Hotel group Accor is going on safari, and expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the...

Opinion / 16.12.2021

Editor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: A sense of change in hotel design Making the best out of a disruptive situation – day eight of 10 into...

the main stage at Independent Hotel Show 2021

Exclusive / 14.12.2021

Panel discussion: Exploring sensory design in hospitality at IHS 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: Exploring sensory design in hospitality at IHS 2021 At the Independent Hotel Show 2021, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with Mark Bruce,...

aerial view of marriot ritz-carlton eleuthera bahamas

Hotel Development / 14.12.2021

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand Bahamas

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand Bahamas Marriott International has announced its plans to introduce a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas,...

Close up of check-in desk at Hotel Colon

Review / 13.12.2021

‘First in’ to review the newly renovated Hotel Colón Gran Meliá

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘First in’ to review the newly renovated Hotel Colón Gran Meliá In the heart of Seville, the iconic Hotel Colón Gran Meliá re-emerges from...

beachdeck at penina hotel and golf resort part of IHG vignette collection

News / 09.12.2021

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces European debut of new luxury brand Vignette

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces European debut of new luxury brand Vignette In a landmark property deal bringing together exclusive properties in sought after...

Hotel Development / 07.12.2021

Domes Resorts announces plans to expand globally

By: Hamish Kilburn

Domes Resorts announces plans to expand globally Domes Resorts, which is one of the fastest growing luxury hotel brands in the Mediterranean, continues its...

Bvlgari Hotel Paris collage Hotel Designs

Feature / 06.12.2021

In pictures: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Paris

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Paris Three years since the concept of the luxury hotel appeared on our radar, Bvlgari Hotel Paris has opened....

Interview / 06.12.2021

In Conversation With: Kalia Konstantinidou on hotel development in Greece

By: Pauline Brettell

In Conversation With: Kalia Konstantinidou on hotel development in Greece After creating three unique properties in Santorini, each reflecting the spirit of its location,...

pink couch and natural finishes in bright suite at The Standard

Feature / 03.12.2021

What to expect from Standard International in 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

What to expect from Standard International in 2022 Standard International, the luxury/lifestyle brand that likes to do things differently, is looking ahead towards 2022...

Development News / 02.12.2021

Rosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood to open second hotel in Saudi Arabia in 2025 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts accelerates its strategic global growth with the announcement of Rosewood Riyadh,...

News / 02.12.2021

Show review: What you missed at The AHC in Manchester

By: Hamish Kilburn

Show review: What you missed at The AHC in Manchester Out with the old (venue) and in the with the new. On November 22...

Exclusive / 02.12.2021

Virtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Innovation in hotel lighting design With the aim to identify how hotel lighting is evolving in the international hotel design arena, Hotel Designs,...

green tiled floor and ceiling in restaurant in hotel galei kinneret

Feature / 01.12.2021

Inspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Inspired by ancient ruins: Hotel Galei Kinneret unveils renovation London-based design studio Saar Zafrir Design, unveils its latest project, a complete redesign of the...