Interiors
In Conversation With / 09.05.2019
/ 22.03.2019
Rosewood Hotels arrives in Hong Kong
A new global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is established at the most distinguished address in its home city of Hong Kong… Rosewood Hong Kong has opened…
/ 21.03.2019
Marriott International announces three-year growth plan
The hotel giant Marriott International’s growth plans include the openings more than 1,700 hotels around the world… Marriott International has presented the company’s three-year growth plan,…
/ 20.03.2019
Crown Group’s third SKYE Suites hotel to open in Sydney
Crown Group will open its third luxury serviced apartment hotel, SKYE Suites Green Square, Sydney, in Q3 of this year as part of the…
/ 19.03.2019
Zuri Zanzibar becomes first hotel awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification
Zuri Zanzibar, the recently launched design-led resort has become the first hotel in the world to be awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification… EarthCheck has awarded…
/ 19.03.2019
In Conversation With: Damien Perrot on defining ibis Hotels’ new design era
The world’s most iconic budget hotel brand is undergoing a major redesign following the growing demands of the modern traveller. To understand all the…
/ 18.03.2019
Kohler announces plans for Milan Design Week 2019
Bathroom brand Kohler has lifted the lid on its sensory plans for Milan Design Week from April 9 – 13… Kohler will return to…
/ 15.03.2019
Accor’s new lifestyle brand to arrive in 150 destinations by 2030
With one hotel open, 10 in the pipeline and a further 50 under construction, Accor launches lifestyle brand Tribe… Accor continues to expand its…
/ 11.03.2019
S Hotel Jamaica opens in Montego Bay
Making its highly anticipated debut, the new stylish S Hotel Jamaica in Montego Bay is poised as the ultimate trendsetting hotspot overlooking famed Doctor’s Cave Beach……
/ 08.03.2019
LAUFEN collaborates with studio EOOS
LAUFEN collaborates with studio EOOS that created the Austrian contribution to the XXII International Exhibition of La Triennale di Milano with an ecological project……
/ 07.03.2019
HOTEL OPENING: Lincoln Plaza London’s design inspired by London Docklands
By taking note of the exciting and vibrant spirit of the London Docklands area, RPW Design was the design firm that sensitively designed the…
/ 07.03.2019
LOCATION SPECIAL: Mexico sees significant increase in hotel investment
Investment management company JLL has released findings, proving that hotel investment in Mexico is sharply on the up… Following the opening of Viceroy Los…
/ 07.03.2019
MEET UP LONDON: 3 weeks to go
Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers: Meet Up London takes place on March 28 at Minotti London… Designers, architects and hoteliers can purchase…
/ 04.03.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: Technology products to look out for in 2019
Ahead of Hospitality Tech & Innovation Forum which takes place on March 25 – 26, and to launch this month’s Spotlight On Technology, Hotel…
/ 04.03.2019
Dexter Moren Associates wins planning to extend Bloomsbury hotel
Dexter Moren Associates has won planning permission to extend Mercure London Bloomsbury… Design firm Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has won planning permission to extend the…
/ 27.02.2019
5 ways to use storytelling to increase hotel revenue
As consumers become more and more design savvy when checking in to a hotel, marketing expert Chloe Bennet from UK Services Reviews explores ways in…
/ 26.02.2019
Morgan makes a colourful splash
New commissions from Morgan Furniture showcase appetite for bold and bright colours ahead of SS19… With the 1970’s vibe in full swing, designers are…
/ 25.02.2019
Leading designers and architects confirmed to attend Interior Design & Architecture Summit
Two months before the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit, the event has unveiled who among the architecture and design community will be attending… Following…
/ 25.02.2019
London School of Architecture confirmed as headline speaker for Meet Up London
James Soane, Director of Critical Practice at the London School of Architecture, will speak at Meet Up London which takes place on March 28 at…
/ 25.02.2019
Woven Image adds on-trend colours to popular geometric upholstery collections
Inspired by tangrams, an ancient Chinese puzzle, Woven Images adds five new colours to its upholstery collection… Woven Image has added five new directional colourways…
/ 21.02.2019
In Conversation With: Tom Lindblom, Gensler
Lifting the curtain to peak inside one of the largest architecture firms in the world, editor Hamish Kilburn heads to Gensler’s UK headquarters to…
/ 20.02.2019
Editor’s round-up of Surface Design Show 2019
Taking place from February 5 – 7 at Business Design Centre London, the Surface Design Show gave a platform to more surface material and lighting…
/ 19.02.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: March features announced
Hotel Designs has officially dropped its March editorial features, which are Technology and Guestroom Lighting… Throughout March, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical…
/ 19.02.2019
Mr. C Hotels to unveil first property in Q2 2019
The new 100-key luxury property, which will be designed in conjunction with architecture firm Arquitectonica and Brit List winner Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, will open…
/ 15.02.2019
Top stories of the week: design love from Bangkok, hide and seek architecture and a new hotel chapter
With architecture and construction firmly in the spotlight, Hotel Designs has witnessed another jam-packed week full of interesting stories that highlights our love in…
/ 15.02.2019
Chapter Roma to open this spring
The 42-key hotel, designed by Tristan Du Plessis of Studio A, will be the first property to open in the newly established Chapter Italia…
/ 15.02.2019
Make hotels more instagrammable with UNILIN
A recent British survey suggests that more than 40 per cent of millennials choose their holiday destination based on its Instragammability, so what can…
/ 14.02.2019
The Sound Hotel opens to celebrate all senses in Seattle
The Hotel Group and Hilton have announced the grand opening of The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Woven into the fabric of Belltown, one of…
/ 14.02.2019
How hotels can utilise this year’s bathroom trends
With the bathroom trends for 2019 well and truly forecasted, interior designer Charlie Willaims from Heritage Bathrooms explains how hotels can inject these into…
/ 13.02.2019
Final call for entries: Shaw Contract Design Awards 2019
The deadline for entries is March 1, 2019… A global programme, the Shaw Contract Design Awards recognise the creative vision of the architects and…
/ 13.02.2019
EDITION arrives in New York’s Times Square
The Times Square EDITION is the brand’s second hotel to open in New York… There simply has never been anything like it before in…
/ 08.02.2019
Hyatt Regency Valencia completes multi-million dollar renovation
The 244-key hotel’s renovation in Valencia California has been designed for the modern traveller in mind… Hyatt Regency Valencia and Dimension Development has announced the completion…
/ 07.02.2019
W Hotels arrives on The Palm, Dubai
The 350-key W Dubai – The Palm opens, complete with disruptive interiors, to design its own narrative and lead the ever-changing hospitality scene in the Middle…
/ 06.02.2019
Editor’s round-up of MAISON&OBJET Paris and Deco Off 2019
With the aim to unearth new talent among the sea of exhibitors, as well as identifying emerging trends in all markets, editor Hamish Kilburn…
/ 06.02.2019
Deadline for 30 Under 30 applications announced
Hotel Designs is broadening its search to find 30 young inspirational designers, hoteliers and architects. The deadline for applications for its 30 under 30…
/ 04.02.2019
Hotel Designs closes January with online traffic record
The leading international hotel design website closes January with a record-breaking 67, 792 readers…. By exploring hotel openings and spas as its Spotlight On features during…
/ 02.02.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Lighting the mood, surface trends and Meet Up developments
Concluding January and looking ahead to the future of lighting, surfaces and hotel development, Hamish Kilburn writes the top five stories of the week……
/ 31.01.2019
Editor checks in: January ’19
When two trendy worlds collide in January… Excitement and optimism are both thick in the January air. My train carriage on the Eurostar is…
/ 31.01.2019
Hamilton litestat confirmed exclusive headline partner for Meet Up London: 30 Under 30
Hotel Designs has confirmed that Hamilton Litestat will be the exclusive headline partner at Meet Up London: 30 Under 30, which takes place at the…
/ 29.01.2019
Domus launches new colourful glazed porcelain tile collection designed by Studiopepe
The Pittorica collection by Domus is suitable porcelain tile for interior walls and floors… Launching in the UK in February exclusively at Domus, Pittorica is…
/ 25.01.2019
Architects and designers concerned to incorporate flame installations in design
79 per cent of architects and designers avoid using flame installations in their projects, a study has revealed… Architects and designers have growing concerns…
/ 18.01.2019
BISQUE introduces three new finishes across arteplano radiators
Leading radiator brand BISQUE has launched three new finishes to its immensely popular Arteplano collection for 2019… Bisque, the UK’s first ever luxury radiator brand,…
/ 09.01.2019
The Brit List 2018: architect profiles
In last few weeks, Hotel Designs has profiled the 75 finalists who made it onto the Hotel Designs Brit List 2018. We conclude our profiling by listing…
/ 02.01.2019
Holistic hotel design: creating a space to accommodate your guests & Staff
In the constantly evolving landscape of international hotel design, staying relevant and on-trend is somewhat a daily challenge. Simon Mitchell from Action Storage details three…
/ 02.01.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: Major hotel openings for Q1 & Q2 2019
Hotel Designs is starting the New Year fresh by focusing the spotlight on significant hotel openings for 2019 that together are expected to transform the landscape of…
/ 11.12.2018
Hotel Elephant Weimar reopens to capture the property’s artistic and architectural heritage
Following an Extensive Renovation, Hotel Elephant Weimer Joins The brand’s portfolio of four independent hotels in Germany… Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection…
/ 05.12.2018
In Conversation With: BISQUE’s Ellie Sawdy on 2019 colour trends
Ever since Bisque first came on our radar, we have been impressed with how the company has taken a very practical – and historically…
/ 22.11.2018
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Patrick McCrae, Co-founder and CEO of art consultancy ARTIQ
As our ‘Spotlight On’ feature on Art and Photography becomes even more colourful, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn caught up with the charming, and…
/ 30.10.2018
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore unveils luxury themed suites
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, which first opened in 1994, has unveiled new themes in its luxury suites… Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has completed its recent room renewal…
openings / 24.09.2018
Spotlight On: Furniture line made from forgotten traditional material
As combining materials seemed to be a major theme of this year’s London Design Festival, editor Hamish Kilburn went beyond the show to investigate how…
/ 23.01.2018
Get involved with Hotel Designs’ Architecture & Interior Design month
In February, Hotel Designs will be focussing on architecture and interior design. We will look at current trends in architecture to determine what we…
/ 19.01.2018
How to bring nature-inspired designs into your hotel
Duncan Neil, creative director at Earthed by William Clark, shares his expert opinion on how to utilise nature-inspired design to create best results in…
/ 14.12.2017
Designer Profile: Francesco Rota, LEMA
The philosophy behind Italian furniture designers LEMA is the concept of slow living, the harmonious enjoyment of life through beauty. This vision is behind…
/ 12.12.2017
In Conversation: Marcel Wanders – Grand Portals Nous
He has been dubbed the ‘Lady Gaga’ of design – a moniker I’m not entirely convinced Marcel Wanders fully appreciates – and has been…
/ 12.12.2017
Kit Kemp by Wilton Carpets receives acclaim since launch
The Kit Kemp by Wilton Carpets collection was launched at a glittering event at London’s The Soho Hotel, named the ‘World’s Most Glamorous Hotel’…
/ 11.12.2017
MEININGER opens fifth Berlin hotel
MEININGER Hotels has opened its fifth hotel in Berlin. The new building, which has 245 rooms and 833 beds, is well-located right next to…
/ 07.12.2017
Introducing RPW Design’s newest partner – Elizabeth Lane
RPW Design, a leading hospitality interior design practice in East London, is proud to announce its latest partner, Elizabeth Lane. Previously Director of Projects,…
/ 24.11.2017
Kit Kemp, Wilton Carpets create exciting carpet collection
Wilton Carpets and Kit Kemp have come together to create an exciting collection of woven wool-rich carpets for hospitality, travel and home. Kit…
/ 17.11.2017
Sneak Peek: MarBella Nido, Corfu
The newest addition to the MarBella Hotels family, MarBella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas, is set to open on the 5th May 2018. Nestled…
/ 16.11.2017
Hotel Jardín Tropical – Tenerife completes refurbishment
Christmas has come early for those looking for one of the best hotel experiences in Tenerife, thanks to a major refurbishment of the stunning…
/ 14.11.2017
Jean-Michel Gathy shares the most important part of design
World-famous architect Jean-Michel Gathy has revealed what he values most when designing a space; colour. Gathy’s signature designs have inspired many leading architectural works,…
/ 11.10.2017
Christmas Meet Up: A month to go…
We’re a month away from the Hotel Designs Christmas Meet Up event, which has already seen some biggest names in the UK hotel and design industries confirm…
/ 11.10.2017
Bost Interior Design wins award for Hotel Bad Homburg
The architectural firm Bost Interior Design has received a 2017 Iconic Award during the recent Expo Real Trade Fair in Munich. The prize was…
/ 29.09.2017
Wimberly Interiors reveal Orient Express designs
Wimberly Interiors is delighted to unveil the design of three ultra-luxurious private ‘Grand Suites’ aboard the seminal Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Adorned with opulent marquetry, the…
/ 20.09.2017
Decorex 2017: Still one of the hottest shows on the calendar
Decorex has been in full swing all week and comes to a close on Wednesday, Hotel Designs was there to take a look at…
/ 13.09.2017
Spotlight: Celebrating 30 years of Jean-Michel Gathy
Jean-Michel Gathy, the legend behind some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotel and resort design celebrates more than 30 years of achievement in…
/ 06.09.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers – Ticino Collection
Sekers is pleased to announce the launch of Ticino, a collection of two subtle, shimmering fabrics suitable for contract curtains, bedding and accessories. Lugano…
/ 04.09.2017
Lighting the way: two new mirror designs from Bauhaus announced
The Bauhaus range by Crosswater has revealed two new designs for its illuminated bathroom mirrors range. The new designs, Mike Pro and Dune, are…
/ 01.09.2017
Project Spotlight: Areen Design – Sheraton Madagascar
Located in Madagascar’s capital city Antananarivo, the 25-storey Sheraton hotel is being transformed with all guest rooms and public spaces undergoing major refurbishment, with…
/ 23.08.2017
House & Garden launch first design collection at Decorex 2017
As the ultimate launchpad for new talent and the show of choice for the discerning interior design market, it was fitting for House &…
/ 09.08.2017
Hotel Group Spotlight: Radisson Blu
Unique architecture and interiors, combined with a rich history and heritage, form the foundations of these eight hotels within the upscale Radisson Blu collection,…
/ 13.07.2017
In Conversation: Ed Ng, Terence Ngan of AB Concept
AB Concept recently unveiled its first project in London – Mei Ume, one of the two flagship restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel London at…
/ 03.07.2017
Hilton leading the way in hospitality industry design
With more than 4,900 properties in over 100 countries worldwide, Hilton is at the forefront of hospitality design innovation. Gone are days of beige…
/ 30.06.2017
Olga Polizzi leads redesign of JK Rowling suite at The Balmoral
The suite in the Balmoral, Edinburgh where JK Rowling finished her book ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ has been renovated along with 36…
/ 04.05.2017
‘Fresh, sleek and stylish’ – nation’s favourite hotel room design
Recent research from Beacon Design Services (BDS) has revealed that when it comes to hotel rooms, the most popular design among guests is neutral…
/ 19.04.2017
Shilla Stay expands portfolio with two new properties
As part of its ongoing expansion, The Shilla Hotels & Resorts’ premium business brand, Shilla Stay, announces the opening of two new properties in…
/ 19.04.2017
Park Hyatt Washington DC unveils renovation by Tony Chi
World-renowned and New York-based interior designer Tony Chi returned to Park Hyatt Washington DC to make design enhancements to the hotel’s guestrooms and lobby,…
/ 11.04.2017
‘Downton Abbey’-style hotel named in UK top ten thanks to interiors
A ‘Downton Abbey’ style former mansion house in Flintshire has been named as one of the UK’s top 10 hotels because of its stylish…