Tag: hotel opening Articles • Hotel Designs

News / 18.02.2026

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi set to open this spring

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi set to open this spring Set to reopen at the end of April, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at...

Hotel Design / 12.12.2025

Save the date – The Newman Hotel makes it official

By: Pauline Brettell

Save the date – The Newman Hotel makes it official The Newman, the much-anticipated first hotel by international hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co,...

double bed with white linen against stone wall and wooden ceiling in rosewood courcheval

Hotel Openings / 10.12.2025

New hotel openings – December 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

New hotel openings – December 2025 This month's global edit of some of the new hotels on the horizon covers a diverse range of...

blue couches, neon lighting and reception desks in nhow Roma lobby

News / 06.10.2025

nhow Hotels & Resorts opens its second Italian property in Rome

By: Pauline Brettell

nhow Hotels & Resorts opens its second Italian property in Rome nhow Roma opens its doors in the vibrant heart of the city with...

Dark, ashy purple walled seating area at The Rosewood Amsterdam. A multi-coloured watery paint painting hangs behind a mustard toned mid-century design sofa.

Hotel Openings / 06.05.2025

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2025

By: Meghan Taylor

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2025 Design takes centre stage this May as a fresh line up of luxury hotel openings invite...

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid

News / 30.12.2024

Marriott International: hotel openings slated for 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Marriott International: hotel openings slated for 2025 From the shores of Lake Como to the caves of Cappadocia, the Marriott pipeline for 2025 promises...

Hotel Design / 01.08.2024

The Nevada opens in York Maine

By: Megan Christopher

The Nevada opens in York Maine One of the first motels to open in the state of Maine, The Nevada, after a thoughtful renovation,...

News / 18.03.2024

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city

By: Pauline Brettell

Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan,...

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...

soft lighting in hotel courtyard with couches, columns and olive trees at Casa Alondra

Miniview / 15.02.2024

Miniview: Casa Alondra introduces notes of laid-back elegance to Morelia Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Casa Alondra introduces notes of laid-back elegance to Morelia Mexico Casa Alondra stands as a welcoming boutique hotel enclosed by the splendour of...

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...

The lobby with doors opening to view across Dubai at The Lana Dorchester Collection

Feature / 05.02.2024

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai Located on the waterfront at the Marasi Bay Marina, Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new...

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...

minimalist white and wood interior in guestroom at Hotel Pátio do Tijolo

Feature / 29.01.2024

Hotel Pátio do Tijolo – a minimalist refuge in the heart of Lisbon

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Pátio do Tijolo – a minimalist refuge in the heart of Lisbon Hotel Pátio do Tijolo has opened its doors in Portugal, offering...

guestroom in The Hoxton Vienna with velvet upholstered headboard and art gallery on the wall

/ 26.01.2024

The Hoxton is waltzing into Vienna

By: Pauline Brettell

The Hoxton is waltzing into Vienna Settling into a Carl Appel-designed modernist landmark, and drawing on stylistic cues from its 1950 architecture The Hoxton...

News / 16.01.2024

Ruby opens debut hotel in Stuttgart

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ruby opens debut hotel in Stuttgart Ruby has opened its latest lean luxury hotel in the heart of Stuttgart's city centre. For the first...

A contemporary, sleek suite inside hotel in Los Cabos

Feature / 16.01.2024

Inside Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos Mexican Hotel Collection Velas Resorts expands its portfolio with a new hotel in Los Cabos that shelters...

News / 11.01.2024

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom...

A herringbone-like headboard behind hotel bed

/ 11.01.2024

Park Hyatt makes its anticipated arrival into Morocco

By: Hamish Kilburn

Park Hyatt makes its anticipated arrival into Morocco Marking the entry of the iconic Park Hyatt brand into Morocco, the new hotel offers discerning...

Avoca cocktail bar in Mondrian Hong Kong

News / 09.01.2024

The first Mondrian in Greater China has opened

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Mondrian in Greater China has opened Preparing to fulfil its promise of pushing boundaries, with oversized imagination and instilling the city with...

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...

black and white chequered floor, palm trees and bar in the lobby at Casa Lucia

News / 01.12.2023

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Casa Lucía poised to open in the heart of Buenos Aires Housed in the famed Edificio Mihanovic building on the stylish Calle Arroyo,...

Locke am Platz lobby in tones of terracotta

News / 24.11.2023

Locke steps into Switzerland in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke steps into Switzerland in style Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced its expansion into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property,...

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...

columns and candlelight leading into the spa at The St Regis Tamuda Bay

News / 20.11.2023

St. Regis debuts in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis debuts in Morocco The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, Morocco has opened, bringing with it the glamorous spirit and...

Pure Haven Sea View Private Pool - Bedroom & Living Room in Mykonos hotel

Review / 16.11.2023

Hotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to Domes Noruz Mykonos Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, was in Mykonos to check in to Domes Noruz Mykonos....

green upholstered headboard in guestroom with pink velvet chair and industrial style windows in The Store Oxford

News / 15.11.2023

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed

By: Pauline Brettell

The Store, Oxford – tradition transformed Slated to launch in early 2024 on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits...

tented safari camp and thorn trees at dusk at Angama-Amboseli Kenya

News / 14.11.2023

Angama Amboseli opens in Kenya

By: Pauline Brettell

Angama Amboseli opens in Kenya Angama Amboseli has officially opened in the heart of Kenya’s Kimana Sanctuary – one of the last havens for...

view into hotel guestroom in Paris across bed to rounded art deco style window

News / 14.11.2023

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, inspired by the Golden Age of travel

By: Pauline Brettell

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, inspired by the Golden Age of travel Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, the new Parisian lifestyle hotel in the vibrant Left...

exterior facade of art'otel London Hoxton lit up at night

News / 13.11.2023

art’otel London Hoxton sets ‘moving in’ date

By: Pauline Brettell

art’otel London Hoxton sets ‘moving in’ date Fusing innovative architectural design and art-inspired interiors, art'otel London Hoxton has set its opening for March 2024...

Exclusive / 26.10.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the...

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...

king guestroom at W sydney with sweeping view across the harbour

News / 18.10.2023

W Hotels make a triumphant return to Sydney

By: Pauline Brettell

W Hotels make a triumphant return to Sydney Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become...

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...

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...

pink and purple theatrical interior at hotel Draken

Feature / 03.10.2023

The dragon awakes – inside Hotel Draken

By: Pauline Brettell

The dragon awakes – inside Hotel Draken Award-winning Swedish design agency, Stylt, has designed Hotel Draken by drawing inspiration from its natural ties to...

colourful guestroom at Hotel de la Boetie with pink bed linen blue patterned wall and green carpet

News / 25.09.2023

Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie

By: Pauline Brettell

Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie French hotel group Touriste, has thrown open the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie –...

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...

wood panelled dining room in english manor house with restaurant setting

News / 21.09.2023

Miniview: Cowley Manor Experimental – a haven for creativity

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Cowley Manor Experimental – a haven for creativity Experimental Group, together with design collaborators Dorothée Meilichzon and De Matos Ryan and Chef Consultant...

draped curtains around bed in outdoor camp with wooden chair and tray with coffee

News / 19.09.2023

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

By: Pauline Brettell

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based...

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...

blue bench seating on either side of tables set for breakfast with views over Cannes and the Mediterranean

News / 13.09.2023

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut

By: Pauline Brettell

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut With stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean from its rooftop bar, the 129-key Canopy by Hilton Cannes...

Exterior view of farmhouse and swimming pool at COMO Podere San Filippo

News / 12.09.2023

Sneak peek: unveiling the new Podere San Filippo from COMO

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: unveiling the new Podere San Filippo from COMO COMO Castello Del Nero, situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Chianti Hills, has...

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...

guestroom with window looking out over the city at night and vintage phone on the bed next to items of clothing

Feature / 06.09.2023

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking...

two chairs and a table on a balcony of Nobu San Sebastian in front of ornate balustrade with sea view

News / 06.09.2023

Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors Nobu Hotel San Sebastián has finally opened its much anticipated doors as the fifth hotel in Spain...

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...

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...

loft interior at Bowie House with double aspect windows and open plan design with bathroom behind the bed

News / 29.08.2023

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury Bowie House, part of Auberge Resorts Collection, is a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the...

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...

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...

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...

grey and brown victorian tiled floor in front of period fireplace flanked by chairs in One Sloane

News / 18.08.2023

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea One Sloane will be officially opening its doors in September 2023 — this...

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...

Dover Yard inside 1 Hotel Mayfair hotel in London

Review / 03.08.2023

Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to explore the organic design narrative inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, a...

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...

guestroom in Mama Shelter Dijon with walls in shades of terracotta pink and patterned carpets with comic strip lighting

News / 31.07.2023

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon

By: Pauline Brettell

Mama Shelter cuts the mustard in Dijon Mama Shelter has just launched its latest hotel in the capital city of the historical Burgundy region...

News / 31.07.2023

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside renovated LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius The spirited, forward-thinking resort on the east coast of Mauritius, LUX* Belle Mare, will reopen with...

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,...

Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East - sneak peek into room

Hotel Development / 19.07.2023

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK Roadchef has teamed up with Wyndham to open Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, the first hotel...

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...

view across double bed with brown throw and blue cushions to windows and seaview in guestroom in Zel Mallorca

News / 07.07.2023

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL is the new lifestyle brand born from a collaboration between Meliá...

seating area in ember Locke in shades of terracotta and green with plants and wicker furniture

Feature / 04.07.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in July 2023 From bijoux and boutique, to big and bold in Budapest, this months hotel openings perfectly illustrate...

aerial view looking down on cream curved sofa on carpet with curved lines in white and cream by Modieus in the Playford Hotel

Surfaces / 03.07.2023

Case Study: Modieus moves in to MGallery

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Modieus moves in to MGallery The Playford Hotel, a member of Accor’s exclusive MGallery Hotel Collection, has opened after a multi-million, two-year...

guestroom in hotel montera madrid with white linen on double bed and blue couch in window overlooking madrid

News / 22.06.2023

Curio Collection by Hilton opens its doors in Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

Curio Collection by Hilton opens its doors in Madrid Located in the city centre location of Calle de la Montera, Hotel Montera Madrid, the...

A modern, natural room inside Pnoé Breathing Life

Exclusive / 22.06.2023

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete Editor Hamish Kilburn scoops the design exclusive review of Pnoé Breathing Life...

white linen bed dark wood details and panoramic view over central London park from The Peninsula London Park room

News / 21.06.2023

New images of Peninsula London unveiled – along with its opening date

By: Pauline Brettell

New images of Peninsula London unveiled – along with its opening date After leaving the hotel design community guessing for quite some time, Peninsula...

high ceiling corridor with windows facing onto the ocean along one side at Fullerton Ocean Park

News / 20.06.2023

BLINK redefines Hong Kong’s Southside Riviera at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

BLINK redefines Hong Kong’s Southside Riviera at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel BLINK Design Group has revived a new era of glamorous seaside resort...

bed with white linen and yellow throw facing window overlooking mountains in guestroom at Ritz-Carlton Reserve in China

News / 16.06.2023

Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in China

By: Pauline Brettell

Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in China Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio. Located on the edges...

bed in hotel guestroom with view across the sea towards the mountains in Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

News / 12.06.2023

Hyatt debuts in Montenegro

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt debuts in Montenegro Hyatt Hotels has announced the first phase of opening for Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, which will offer guests a...

News / 09.06.2023

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today

By: Pauline Brettell

Bulgari Hotel Roma opens today Bulgari Hotel Roma, the Roman brand's tribute to its hometown, has officially opened its doors onto the Piazza Augusto...

leather banquettes and high stools at round tables and along the bar in the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars bar

News / 09.06.2023

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars opens its doors The opening of the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars marks a key milestone in Hyatt's strategic growth in...

Render of indoor/outdoor bedroom in Indonesia hotel

Feature / 01.06.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in June 2023 Here’s our exclusive editor’s pick of the hottest hotels opening – or re-emerging from renovation –...

terracotta wall next to double bed with tapestry wallhanging in sleeping area of Bob w apartment

News / 31.05.2023

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most...

lobby at Renaissance hotel Porto Lapa in Portugal with central open skylight and olive tree surrounded by seating

News / 30.05.2023

Renaissance Hotels to debut in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

Renaissance Hotels to debut in Portugal Renaissance Hotels has debuted in Portugal with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, located in charming Lapa,...

brown leather bar seats lined up against the bar in the Intercontintal in Rome

News / 22.05.2023

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

What we know about IHG’s hotel pipeline All eyes are on Italy, as IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced six new luxury and lifestyle...

dark walls and gold ceiling in the Lucky Penny in Hotel Genevieve by Bunkhouse

News / 15.05.2023

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Genevieve – exploring the layers of Louisville Situated in Louisville’s growing East Market District, Hotel Genevieve is a new hotel project from hospitality...

bar in Marty Hotel Bordeaux with multiple chandeliers and artwork

News / 05.05.2023

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux

By: Pauline Brettell

Marty Hotel – getting arty in Bordeaux Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in the heart of Bordeaux’s Mériadeck District. With...

lobby of Hotel AKA NoMad opening in May with interiors by Piero Lissoni

News / 02.05.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2023 From the pulsing centre of Manhattan, to the heart of the British countryside, this month's hottest...

prototype guestroom design from YOTEL for YOTELPAD

News / 28.04.2023

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with...

kingsize bed with white linen with views across tropical hillside in guestroom in JW Marriott in Goa

News / 26.04.2023

JW Marriott arrives in Goa

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott arrives in Goa Inspired by the rich culture and traditions of its location, JW Marriott has opened its doors onto the picturesque...

guestroom with wooden headboard divider detail and view to terrace with hammock at St Regis Kanai Resort by Chapi Chapo

News / 06.04.2023

Chapi Chapo Design unveils latest design masterpiece, St Regis Kanai Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Chapi Chapo Design unveils latest design masterpiece, St Regis Kanai Resort The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya is a mystical paradise honouring ancient...

terrazzo floor and glass screen on terrace of sircle Milan overlooking the city

News / 06.04.2023

Sircle Hotels – a new lifestyle hotel brand from Sircle Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Sircle Hotels – a new lifestyle hotel brand from Sircle Collection Boutique hospitality group Sircle Collection has announced the launch of its newest lifestyle...

seating areas in the lobby of JW Marriott Madrid separated by a row of columns

News / 05.04.2023

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid JW Marriott’s entry into Spain with JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, offers a serene destination in a storied...

Hoxton Brussels - suite with '70s interior design scheme. Hotel Designs

Exclusive / 03.04.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 The hotel development scene is sizzling – upcoming hotels opening include jewels from Burgundy, Japan, Brussels,...

view of the 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon from the guestroom of Hyatt Regency Lisbon.

News / 31.03.2023

Hyatt makes debut in Portugal

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyatt makes debut in Portugal With sweeping views over the Tagus River, Hyatt has debuted in Portugal with the opening of its first Hyatt...

new rooftop swimming pool in the old town of Funchal in Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

News / 28.03.2023

Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a new hotel rooted in history

By: Pauline Brettell

Barceló Funchal Oldtown – a new hotel rooted in history A stylish city hotel rooted in its sense of place, Barceló Hotel Group has...

glass walls with a suspended sculptural light in the lobby of voco Hefei Binhu China

News / 20.03.2023

voco hotels celebrates 100 properties signed and opened

By: Pauline Brettell

voco hotels celebrates 100 properties signed and opened voco, the emerging IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand, has reached a significant milestone in just five...

floor-to-ceiling windows with view across infinity pool in the spa looking over Melbourne

News / 20.03.2023

Sneak peek: inside Australia’s soon-to-be tallest hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside Australia’s soon-to-be tallest hotel Soaring 80 storeys above the city's central business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne will redefine luxury in the...

pitched roof of villa and swimming pool with palm trees at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island

News / 17.03.2023

Waldorf Astoria announces debut in Seychelles

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria announces debut in Seychelles Hilton’s signature luxury hotel brand is set to open the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island –...

guestroom in Hôtel Dame des Arts with glass door opening onto terrace and views over Paris

Miniview / 06.03.2023

Miniview: Hôtel Dame des Arts – lifestyle with a twist

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Hôtel Dame des Arts – lifestyle with a twist Hôtel Dame des Arts is a vibrant new lifestyle hotel located in the beating...

guestroom in hotel Majagua with black and white woven bedcover, and wooden surfaces next to floor to ceiling window

News / 03.03.2023

Majagua opens in the heart of Oaxaca city

By: Pauline Brettell

Majagua opens in the heart of Oaxaca city Located in the picturesque streets of Oaxaca’s historic centre, Majagua Boutique Hotel has perfected the precise...

Feature / 01.03.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in March 2023 This months VIP arrivals of hotels that are making a strong opening statement all seem to...