Technology

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…

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,…

Fabric specialist Sekers has announced the launch of KOROWAI, a new inherently FR curtain collection inspired by the pristine rainforests of West Papua New Guinea……

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…

Bathroom brand Kohler has lifted the lid on its sensory plans for Milan Design Week from April 9 – 13… Kohler will return to…

Already underway with a $25 million head-to-toe transformation, the current Oceana Beach Club Hotel has announced it will re-emerge as the all-new Oceana in May 2019… A secluded haven…

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…

Adding to its 13 hotels in Europe, 25hotels signs a milestone contract to unveil a new hotel in Denmark designed by Martin Brudnizki Design…

GROHE welcomed guests to its innovative stand showcasing the ‘Future of Water’ at ISH 2019…  Consumers are fundamentally changing how they define and use…

Leading workplace furniture brand Orangebox is preparing to exhibit new smart workplace solutions ideal for the modern hotel at Clerkenwell Design Week 2019… With…

The recent renovation of Ritz-Carlton, Berlin showcases a chic, elegant design evoking 1920s Berlin with creative details and references to the golden era of…

Duravit continues to confirm the success of its innovative bathroom products by winning an iF Design Award…  Duravit was among the winners at this year’s…

With the increase in demand from hotel operators and owners for the bathroom to become the statement areas within the modern hotel, Hotel Designs’…

Strong momentum for IHG’s newest upscale brand in Europe continues with signing in The Hague in the Netherlands… The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and…

Each guestroom of the newly renovated Fuller’s Fox & Goose has been consciously designed to allow for the highest degree of sustainable and ethical…

Ahead of Hospitality Tech & Innovation Forum which takes place on March 25 – 26, and to launch this month’s Spotlight On Technology, Hotel…

Hotel giant Marriott International plans to add hotels across its eight luxury brands… Marriott International has announced that it is projecting to open more than 30…

The 142-room property in Finland’s Helsinki is the latest installment in ‘lean luxury’ hotel brand’s expansion plan… Ruby Hotels, since unveiling plans for UK and…

The new colour finishes from Victoria + Albert Baths will be officially launched this month at ISH Frankfurt and London Design Week at Design…

Refined yet playful, hand-crafted yet modern, the 349-key Moxy Chelsea reimagines the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance… Rising 35 stories high…

Apex Hotels has unveiled the Temple Suite in London that has been designed with Instagram in mind…  Following the Hotel Designs’ series, Designing Instagrammable,…

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…

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…

Flooring company Tarkett, with more than 130 years’ experience in the industry, has been confirmed as an event partner for Hotel Designs’ exclusive Q1…

Two months before the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit, the event has unveiled who among the architecture and design community will be attending…  Following…

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…

Taking place from February 5 – 7 at Business Design Centre London, the Surface Design Show gave a platform to more surface material and lighting…

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…

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…

Architects Lemay and Sid Lee Architecture and interior design firms Gilles & Boissier and Atelier Zébulon Perron will complete Four Seasons Hotel Montreal this spring… Heralding the city’s…

GROHE, a Hotel Designs Recommended Supplier, will showcase a record number of innovations at ISH 2019, the world’s leading trade fair for the responsible use…

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…

It’s confirmed, the hottest shade of the year is officially pink! The global authority on colour, Pantone has announced its ‘Colour of the Year’…

A recent British survey suggests that more than 40 per cent of millennials choose their holiday destination based on its Instragammability, so what can…

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…

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…

With the bathroom trends for 2019 well and truly forecasted, interior designer Charlie Willaims from Heritage Bathrooms explains how hotels can inject these into…

IHG has welcomed a new family member to its portfolio of brands, with the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas… Six Senses, which is renowned…

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…

As we continue putting architecture and construction in the spotlight, Hotel Designs reveals some of the world’s most spectacular hidden architectural gems… Following our…

In the same week that the Surface Design Show opened in London and Dubai welcomes a new stylish neighbour (W Dubai – The Palm),…

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…

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel brand, unveils INNSiDE Prague Old Town, its latest property and first hotel in the Czech capital… Designed by Spanish…

13 awards were presented to the winners of Surface Design Awards 2019…  The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing…

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…

Kaldewei’s forum delivers an interactive brand experience, demonstrating its role as a digital pioneer. The leading bathroom manufacturer is exhibiting at ISH on stand…

Following the success of last year’s event, leading bathroom manufacturer Crosswater has become the headline partner for The Brit List 2019… The Brit List,…

The hotel and spa in Beijing’s unique architecture form has been designed by acclaimed German architect Ole Scheeren… Located a stones throw away from…

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…

Concluding January and looking ahead to the future of lighting, surfaces and hotel development, Hamish Kilburn writes the top five stories of the week……

When two trendy worlds collide in January… Excitement and optimism are both thick in the January air. My train carriage on the Eurostar is…

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…

A study has revealed that one in three people believe that lighting is important to creating a relaxed and calm atmosphere before bed… As the January…

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…

Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa, which will shelter 120 guestrooms and suites, is expected to complete in 2023… Four Seasons Hotels and…

In response to the final article in the series, Hotels at New Heights, Chelsom Lighting shares its expertise on how it has helped to…

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…

79 per cent of architects and designers avoid using flame installations in their projects, a study has revealed… Architects and designers have growing concerns…

Satin Chrome and Satin Stainless-Steel accessories from Hamilton Litestat bring added energy to Pantone’s vibrant Colour of the Year 2019… The 2019 must-have palette…

British electrical solutions provider Hamilton’s bronze electrical accessories a perfect match for Dulux Colour of the Year 2019… Paint brand Dulux has announced ‘Spiced…

With a new app, guests checking in to Marriott Hotels will be able to customise their rooms virtually with art and they will be…

The new platform, Hotel Room Chooser, enables hoteliers to own customer relationships and data, increase direct bookings, maximise brand experience and encourage loyalty… Hotel…

The newly launched app, which has been confirmed as the official sponsor of The Brit List 2018 Innovation In Technology Award, helps improve and revolutionise…

By implementing this service, Room Mate believes guests will be able to enjoy a more unique, personalised experience before and after their stay… Room…

DLAppTap launches tomorrow at Independent Hotel Show to help improve and revolutionise revenue streams for hospitality retail… Making its debut at London’s Independent Hotel…

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down this week’s top stories… Here we are again, just days away from London Design Festival and already…

The Hotel & Spa Tech Live is closer than ever! There’s only three little weeks left before the big show, and we can’t wait……

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and Richmond International’s Fiona Thompson together investigate just how the hotel lobby has evolved in recent years and why,…

The hotel brand’s digital concierge network expands to 100 hotels across the U.S… Porter24, an interactive digital concierge and advertising provider, has announced an expansion plan…

Hotel Spa Tech Live describes how Virtual Reality is changing the face of international hotel design and service… Virtual Reality (VR) was once the…

With lighting design having the ability to make or break a hotel concept, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn sat down with the founder and…

Following on from Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On’ feature of Technology last month, editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the marketing manager of Hamilton Litestat…

The leading events company, Forum Events Ltd, has added Catering Equipment & Services and Hospitality Tech & Innovation to its rowing portfolio… Following the…

As part of technology being in the Spotlight this month, Hotel Designs takes a first look at the extremely tech-forward hotel, which will shelter 219…

As part of this month’s spotlight on technology, Hotel Designs’ editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the co-founder of Chargifi, Dan Bladen, to find…

Hamilton is confirmed to exhibit at this year’s newly-rebranded SLEEP + EAT exhibition, Stand C52, taking place on November 20-21, 2018 at the new location…

Lighting company B Light has lit up the interiors of the new chalet-like hotel in the Swiss Alps… A luxury hotel surrounded by the…

Here are our top 5 stories of the week… 1. Mandarin Kensington Fire: Hotel issues statement Not surprisingly, our top story of the week was…

Hotel Designs caught up with co-founder of luxury design powerhouse AB Concept to discuss technology, trends and what’s next for AB Concept Following on from last month’s…

In our technology feature this month, we’re discussing how tech, placed thoughtfully, can help to create a relevant and modern in-room experience. With 73…

Taking the keynote address at this year’s Hotel Summit, Trivago gave delegates an in-depth insight on travel trends in London and the South West……

The sweeping lines and curves that you normally associate with the design of a supercar, coupled with a material that is synonymous with luxury cars,…

Throughout June Hotel Designs will focus on two essential components that together make up interesting discussions happening in hotel design – technology & hotel…

The new COSI Hotel on Samui island is now officially open and welcoming independent, tech-savvy travellers. It is as different from a traditional hotel…

Who will run hotels in 25 years: humans or robots? This is one of the thought-provoking questions that will be addressed in an upcoming…

Dean Minett, Director at Minett Consulting shares his views on how virtual reality could be changing the expectations of guests… Try before you buy…

As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly active role in our daily lives, Marriott International has teamed with two leading companies –…

The hotel industry is being urged to embrace the future of tech as artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more and more sophisticated. The world…