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/ 21.03.2019
MEET UP LONDON: 1 Week to go!
The latest attendees who have confirmed their place at next week’s Hotel Designs’ Meet Up London include the Managing Director of RPW Design, CEO of…
/ 15.03.2019
TECHNOLOGY FEATURE: It pays to be social
We are living in an era in international hotel design where it pays to be social. To put social media under the spotlight, digital specialists in…
/ 14.03.2019
Meet Up London: 2 weeks to go!
In two weeks time, on March 28, Hotel Designs will host Meet Up London at Minotti London… There are just two weeks until the…
/ 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
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…
/ 05.03.2019
Sustainable design transforms London boutique hotel
Each guestroom of the newly renovated Fuller’s Fox & Goose has been consciously designed to allow for the highest degree of sustainable and ethical…
/ 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
FIRST LOOK: Apex unveils Insta-worthy London suite
Apex Hotels has unveiled the Temple Suite in London that has been designed with Instagram in mind… Following the Hotel Designs’ series, Designing Instagrammable,…
/ 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…
/ 26.02.2019
How Living Coral can energise your hotel
Hotel Designs’ recommended supplier Signbox explores how to make the most out of Pantone’s colour of the year, Living Coral… Since the 1960s, Pantone…
/ 26.02.2019
Tarkett confirmed as Event Partner for Meet Up London
Flooring company Tarkett, with more than 130 years’ experience in the industry, has been confirmed as an event partner for Hotel Designs’ exclusive Q1…
/ 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…
/ 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…
/ 14.02.2019
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: 30 Under 30
The deadline for entries for Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30 initiative is tomorrow… Time is running out for interior designers, architects and hoteliers to submit…
/ 08.02.2019
Top stories of the week: futuristic hotel reviews, amazing architecture and rounding up MAISON&OBJET
In the same week that the Surface Design Show opened in London and Dubai welcomes a new stylish neighbour (W Dubai – The Palm),…
/ 07.02.2019
Maggie’s St Barts awarded Supreme Winner at Surface Design Awards 2019
13 awards were presented to the winners of Surface Design Awards 2019… The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing…
/ 07.02.2019
Last chance to purchase early bird tickets for Meet Up London: 30 Under 30
There is still time to purchase early bird tickets to Hotel Designs’ networking event, Meet Up London: 30 Under 30… The deadline for purchasing…
/ 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…
/ 05.02.2019
Nadler Hotels arrives in Covent Garden, London
The fifth boutique property in the Nadler Hotels Group’s luxury portfolio opens in London’s bustling Covent Garden… Overlooking The Strand in a restored Edwardian…
/ 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……
/ 29.01.2019
SUSD gains planning consent for hotel and members club on the Thames
The hotel developer, SUSD, has just won planing consent to convert the estate into luxury retreat, complete with a 53-key hotel… SUSD, the developer…
/ 29.01.2019
6 trends to look out for at Surface Design Show 2019.
Taking place next week in London’s Business Design Centre, Surface Design Show will showcase the latest products and technology in surface design. Ahead of…
/ 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…
/ 28.01.2019
Nine Hotel Group opens DoubleTree by Hilton in 19th Century Mill House
With more and more hotels opening in heritage shells, Nine Hotel Group announces the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton hotel Reading M4 J10 in…
/ 25.01.2019
Top stories of the week: Trending interiors, suites at sea and anti-social hotel rooms
Following a bustling Maison&Objet and Deco Off, interior trends have been trending throughout this week’s headlines. Hamish Kilburn breaks down the top stories of…
/ 24.12.2018
Top 5 New Years Eve venues in and around London
If you are on the hunt for inspiration this New Years Eve look no further as we explore five fabulous NYE venues in London… …
/ 20.12.2018
Curio Collection by Hilton opens in Canary Wharf
The opening of Lincoln Plaza London is the newest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, which joins a global portfolio of more than 60 upper…
/ 14.12.2018
Design-led NHow Hotel to arrive in London in Summer 2019
nhow London will be a disruptive twist on traditional British icons… Designed by Project Orange, the 190-key nhow London will arrive in the British capital…
/ 21.11.2018
Macaulay Sinclair transforms former met bar into Gridiron at Como Metropolitan London
The interior, architecture and design studio behind the new Gridiron restaurant within COMO Metropolitan London Hotel in Old Park Lane, Mayfair has been unveiled as…
/ 20.11.2018
Ruby Hotels unveils plans for UK and international expansion in 2019 and 2020
The Munich-based hotel brand, Ruby Hotels, has announced plans to open an additional eight hotels by 2020… Pioneering the ‘Lean Luxury’ concept, Ruby Hotels…
/ 17.10.2018
From textiles factory to New Road Hotel
Being the ‘first’ in international hotel design is a daring move, but one that carries ample rewards if conceived well. Editor of Hotel Designs…
/ 03.10.2018
Mapped: The UK’s future hotel supply 2018-2021
Commercial property specialists Savoy Stewart predicts the rise in UK hotel development between now and 2021… As the industry gears up to this year’s Brit…
/ 03.10.2018
SLEEP + EAT PREVIEW: Roca prepares to launch new bathroom collection
Global bathroom manufacturer Roca will be exhibiting at Sleep + Eat, taking place at Olympia London on 20-21 November – stand J11… Hotel Designs…
/ 26.09.2018
MINIVIEW: The Academy, London
Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn joins Alexandra Champalimaud herself to take a closer look of the new London boutique hotel that is on…
/ 25.09.2018
VitrA launches new textured tile collections
VitrA’s new tile collection has launched at Ceraie in Bologna, Italy… Known for its innovative ceramic surface solutions, VitrA has unveiled a series of new designs…
/ 17.09.2018
The Arch London unveils boutique guestroom refurbishment
The boutique hotel unveils refurbishment with a major focus on adding personality in surface design and interesting headboard patterns… To mark the 8th Anniversary…
/ 14.09.2018
New Amy Winehouse artwork revealed at Hard Rock Hotel London
Hard Rock Hotel London, which is slated to open in Spring 2019, partners with photographer to the stars Terry O’Neill and commissions Amy Winehouse…
/ 21.08.2018
The Mandrake welcomes Hollywood charm, but not as you know it
The Legendary Mark Mahoney Takes Centre Stage at The Mandrake Artist-in-Residence between September 20 – 30… Known for its wildly mysterious bohemiam-gothic design, The…
/ 10.08.2018
Enhanced plans for LHG Aparthotel in London’s Wembley area
The new Aparthotel is said to further strengthen Wembley’s regeneration plans… LHG (London Hotel Group) hopes to further boost Wembley’s regeneration plans through the submission…
/ 08.08.2018
Work begins in London to design Southwark Hotel
The 9141 m2 new-build development will include a ground floor restaurant, fronting onto an inviting public courtyard and pocket park in London… Award-winning architects,…
/ 31.07.2018
Designers to experience a new dimension in wallpaper at 100% Design
Printing specialists Colourgen will exhibit at 100% Design the capabilities of the Dimense Wallpaper… A unique technology for the production of bespoke, structured wallpaper…
/ 25.07.2018
Associate Design to showcase the best of portugal at Decorex International 2018
On the September 16 – 19, Decorex International will shelter the best of Portuguese furniture, lighting and objets d’art.. Associate Design will present a…
/ 17.07.2018
100% Design announces heavyweight brands and exhibitors
New roster includes Benchmark, Established & Sons and Dare Studio among others… 100% Design has revealed updates to its exhibitor list for the 2018 show,…
/ 16.07.2018
The Montcalm Group unveils first boutique townhouse hotel
The Chilworth is the Montcalm Hotel Group’s newest generation of a boutique townhouse hotel… Located in a little London hideaway near Paddington, The Chilworth has…
/ 11.07.2018
Sleep Sets for SLEEP + EAT 2018 introduces unusual partnerships
Sleep + Eat has announced the theme for this year’s Sleep Sets, as well as the four design companies inspired to create the concept…
/ 11.07.2018
Decorex International announces latest Future Heritage makers
Stellar additions to this year’s Decorex line-up will offer new perspectives on materiality… Renowned applied arts critic and curator of Future Heritage, Corinne Julius,…
/ 06.07.2018
Tom Dixon launches AW18 accessories collection
Taking inspiration from nature and natural objects, Tom Dixon has unveiled its AW18 accessories collection… Design studio Tom Dixon has unveiled its AW18 accessories…
/ 03.07.2018
Martin Hulbert unveils Townhouse Residences at The Athenaeum Hotel
Designer Martin Hulbert has thrown back the curtain of a 14-guestroom pied-a-terre townhouse residences in London… In the heart of London’s Mayfair overlooking Green…
/ 29.06.2018
Roomzzz unveils first London-based flexible accommodation in London
New £20m Aparthotel launches flexible accommodation in Stratford, London… Roomzzz has announced it is launching its first London-based development in Stratford on July 1. The…
/ 28.06.2018
The Academy Hotel unveils new Alchemy Bar & Library
The chic new bar will house books from the famous Bloomsbury Set, and other iconic authors… YTL Hotels’ elegant Gower Street property, The Academy,…
/ 28.06.2018
designjunction offering 50% discount on early bird tickets
Offer ends June 30… designjunction has announced that anyone to register before June 30, 2018 will benefit from a 50 per cent discount. Taking place…
/ 26.06.2018
Duravit opens flagship showroom in Clerkenwell, London
Following Hotel Designs’ exclusive interview with Managing Director Martin Carroll, Duravit has opened its London flagship showroom… Bathroom specialist Duravit has opened its new…
/ 15.06.2018
New London hotel restaurant: Hans’ Bar & Grill unveiled at 11 Cadogan Gardens
The new restaurant, located in the heart of London’s Chelsea district, is Goddard Littlefair’s first London restaurant project… Hans’ Bar & Grill, a new…
/ 11.06.2018
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, unveils renovated premium guestrooms
Following a nine-month refurbishment, the renovated areas boast a blend of heritage and contemporaneity design… St James’ Court in Westminster, operated by Taj hotels, has…
/ 30.05.2018
First look into the interiors of London’s The Academy
The 50-key hotel will open in the heart of London’s West End this summer. New York-based design firm Champalimaud Design explain how through the use of…
/ 25.05.2018
Editor’s round-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2018
Wearing his comfy shoes, Hamish Kilburn heads into London’s creative district to discover what Clerkenwell Design Week 2018 has to offer… I arrived at…