Tag: Raffles Articles • Hotel Designs

Raffles London - Lighting by Northern Lights ©John Athimaritis (1)

Industry Insight / 18.02.2026

The strategic role of sample rooms in hotel design (pt.2)

The strategic role of sample rooms in hotel design (pt.2) The second in a five-part series for Hotel Designs, this article sees Northern Lights...

Pool lounges on the edge of the Raffles Sentosa Singapore pool

Case Study / 17.02.2026

Indigenus elevates biophilic luxury at Raffles Sentosa Singapore

By: Meghan Taylor

Indigenus elevates biophilic luxury at Raffles Sentosa Singapore Indigenus’ sculptural planters bring design distinction and biophilic harmony to Singapore’s first all-villa resort, Raffles Sentosa...

starwatching from wooden deck in Mantis Hiddn in Addo from Accor

News / 14.01.2026

The 2026 Accor pipeline – the journey continues

By: Pauline Brettell

The 2026 Accor pipeline – the journey continues From transatlantic journeys to mountain lodges and urban hotspots, Accor has outlined and ambitious pipeline as...

New Appointment / 17.10.2025

Raffles London at The OWO appoints Olivier Thomas as Managing Director

By: Pauline Brettell

Raffles London at The OWO appoints Olivier Thomas as Managing Director Raffles London at The OWO, located in the historic Old War Office building...

News / 21.03.2025

Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO

By: Sophie Harper

Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO The Brit List Hotelier of the Year 2024 award-winner Philippe Leboeuf has just been announced...

Art / 30.07.2024

Artiq – creative collaborations in hotel concepts

By: Megan Christopher

Artiq – creative collaborations in hotel concepts In the dynamic world of hospitality, hotel concepts are evolving rapidly, redefining the way we experience travel...

A rendered image of the new Raffles Tokyo hotel will become part of the city's famous World Trade Center

News / 25.07.2024

Accor brings Raffles Hotels & Resorts to Tokyo

By: Sophie Harper

Accor brings Raffles Hotels & Resorts to Tokyo Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, alongside World Trade Center Building,...

News / 28.03.2024

7 Most Unique Hotel Lobby Spaces

By: Megan Christopher

7 Most Unique Hotel Lobby Spaces We explore seven of the most unique hotel lobby spaces around the world, highlighting the design trends that...

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...

white facade and courtyard with pool at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain

News / 23.01.2024

Raffles Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bahrain

By: Pauline Brettell

Raffles Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bahrain Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Bahrain’s first and only ultra-luxurious all-villa escape, is a captivating palace retreat...

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...

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, with a collage of hotel stories from August 2023.

Opinion / 05.09.2023

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design Hotel Designs’ Editor, Hamish Kilburn, was left speechless this month, and it wasn’t just from...

The OWO Residences Albion Nord_Master Bedroom

Exclusive / 10.08.2023

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects Editor Hamish Kilburn accepted a very special invitation from Geoff Hull, Director at EPR...

Guestroom render of dark and luxury Raffles Boston bedroom

Feature / 02.06.2023

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside Raffles Boston Opening in September 2023, Raffles Boston is about to make a state-side statement. Before then, though, we have managed...

News / 16.03.2022

Goddard Littlefair unveils spa design for Raffles London

By: Pauline Brettell

Goddard Littlefair unveils spa design for Raffles London As the monumental transformation of the landmark OWO building continues, Raffles London at The OWO has...

News / 02.03.2022

Accor adds spectacular new properties to its 2022 pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor adds spectacular new properties to its 2022 pipeline With an impressive pipeline that covers more than 300 new destinations worldwide, Accor continues to...

Hotel News / 18.10.2021

Now open: Inside the first Raffles hotel in India

By: Hamish Kilburn

Now open: Inside the first Raffles hotel in India Set to bring a 'legendary hospitality' experience to the romantic city of Udaipur, Raffles has...

Hotel Development / 03.08.2021

Raffles to more than double current portfolio of luxury hotels by 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Raffles to more than double current portfolio of luxury hotels by 2023 The legendary brand that is Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to...

Spotlight On / 16.05.2019

SPOTLIGHT ON: 10 inspirational hotel bars and restaurants

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: 10 inspirational hotel bars and restaurants To kickstart our Spotlight On topic of Bars & Restaurants, Hotel Designs has scoured the globe...

/ 07.12.2017

Nakheel, AccorHotels to debut Raffles Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

By: Daniel Fountain

AccorHotels has signed a management agreement with leading Dubai-based master developer Nakheel for the expansion of AccorHotels’ globally-renowned luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts….