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News / 27.05.2020

Osaka Hotel sets sights on a summer unveiling

By: Hamish Kilburn

Osaka Hotel sets sights on a summer unveiling Palace Hotel Management Company's first property to open under a new hospitality brand Zentis is being...

Supplier News / 27.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Ulster Carpets’ design portal

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Ulster Carpets’ design portal Whether you are an interior designer, an architect or hotelier finding that all important inspiration is key, and...

News / 26.05.2020

Hotel performance in Asia Pacific were lowest ever recorded in April 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel performance in Asia Pacific were lowest ever recorded in April 2020 Reflecting the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific hotel industry...

Feature / 26.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The fine art of story telling

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The fine art of story telling Hotel Designs has always championed creative art outside the conventional framework. Here, art consultant Ollie Griffin...

Exclusive / 22.05.2020

IN VIDEO: Preparation and design solutions for a post-pandemic world

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN VIDEO: Preparation and design solutions for a post-pandemic world Hotel Designs took over the Montgomery Group Series yesterday, interviewing Design Equals' Katie McCarthy...

Feature / 21.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Striving for a more sustainable future in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Striving for a more sustainable future in hotel design With Covid-19 taking up much of the industry's attention at the moment, it's...

Atkinson & Kirby

Brintons

Franklite

Fitzroy of London

Space

Feature / 21.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Creating individual style with bespoke design

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Creating individual style with bespoke design In the incredibly competitive hospitality market, setting your hotel brand apart from the rest is everything,...

Feature / 21.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Specifying tiles for hotel pool and spa areas

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Specifying tiles for hotel pool and spa areas As Hotel Designs continues to position pools and the modern spa under the spotlight,...

News / 20.05.2020

HD launches a one-day virtual conference, Hotel Designs LIVE

By: Hamish Kilburn

HD launches a one-day virtual conference, Hotel Designs LIVE Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place online on June 23, will consist of engaging seminars...

Supplier News / 19.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Timeless outdoor furniture from Carl Hansen & Son

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Timeless outdoor furniture from Carl Hansen & Son Hotel Designs continues to put 'Outdoor Style' through the editorial lens by inviting the...

Supplier News / 18.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: The new 8mm Shower Enclosure Range from Crosswater

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: The new 8mm Shower Enclosure Range from Crosswater Bathroom brand Crosswater's new collection of 8mm shower enclosures in its premium bathroom range...

Supplier News / 18.05.2020

Gessi’s approach to wellness in outdoor spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

Gessi’s approach to wellness in outdoor spaces Internal and external, closed and open, domestic and nature scale: the Gessi Outdoor line eliminates barriers to...

Clerkenwell Design Week

Clerkenwell Design Week

Feature / 18.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Should business hotels go ‘FIFO’?

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Should business hotels go ‘FIFO’? No, it's not a rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' "Hi ho hi ho it's...

Supplier News / 15.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Tape Cord Outdoor range by Minotti

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Tape Cord Outdoor range by Minotti As Hotel Designs starts to place outdoor style under the editorial magnifying glass this month, editor...

Supplier News / 15.05.2020

“Hygiene is a top priority for bathroom designers”, says GROHE

By: Hamish Kilburn

“Hygiene is a top priority for bathroom designers”, says GROHE The bathroom manufacturer GROHE tells Hotel Designs that a new approach to the topic...

News / 14.05.2020

A textile brand is manufacturing non-medical masks during pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

A textile brand is manufacturing non-medical masks during pandemic Hotel Designs learns more about how textile brand Backhausen is doing more than its bit,...

Feature / 14.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Photographing a hotel for design press

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Photographing a hotel for design press Following on from the popular feature that explained how to style a hotel’s narrative for design...

Feature / 13.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Organising large, open-plan spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Organising large, open-plan spaces Hotel Designs asks design studio Design By Deborah to explore the challenges and solutions when designing large, open-plan...

TOTO

TOTO

Supplier News / 13.05.2020

Duravit takes c-bonded technology to a new level

By: Hamish Kilburn

Duravit takes c-bonded technology to a new level Bathroom manufacturer Duravit has taken the c- shaped technology one step further in the Happy D.2...

Spotlight On / 13.05.2020

SPA SPECIAL: A new age of sub-zero wellness travel

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPA SPECIAL: A new age of sub-zero wellness travel As Hotel Designs continues May by positioning Spas and Outdoor Style under the spotlight, editor Hamish...

Feature / 12.05.2020

CASE STUDY: Furnishing Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Furnishing Sofitel Mexico City Reforma Interior architecture firm Wilson Associates and designer Isabelle Maffre specified Ligne Roset furniture when designing the modern Sofitelo Mexico...

Feature / 12.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The importance of masculine design

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The importance of masculine design Simon Shuck from bespoke lighting design studio Inspired By Design explains the value and need for masculine...

News / 12.05.2020

Hotel being formed from train carriages on bridge in Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel being formed from train carriages on bridge in Africa The train hotel, which will be called Kruger Shalati, is under construction on the...

Feature / 11.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Coming back from COVID–19

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Coming back from COVID–19 As the UK lockdown measures show (slow) signs of relaxation, Hotel Designs checks back in with Gary Corsbie...

Supplier News / 11.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Kaldewei’s hygienic wash basins with glass surfaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Kaldewei’s hygienic wash basins with glass surfaces Bathroom brand Kaldewei preempts a post-pandemic consumer demand for more hygienic bathrooms as it highlights...

News / 07.05.2020

Independent Hotel Show London postponed until 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Independent Hotel Show London postponed until 2021 Due to the significant impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is having across the world, Independent Hotel Show, the business...

News / 07.05.2020

The Brit List Awards shortlisted for AEO Awards 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards shortlisted for AEO Awards 2020 The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs' premium annual awards ceremony, has been shortlisted for the...

Feature / 07.05.2020

SPOTLIGHT ON: Hotel spas that naturally self-isolate in style

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: Hotel spas that naturally self-isolate in style Throughout May, Hotel Designs is putting Spas and Outdoor Style under the spotlight. We continue...

Feature / 06.05.2020

Architect designs hotel prototype of the wardrobe purifier

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect designs hotel prototype of the wardrobe purifier A new battery-powered wardrobe purifier that is suitable for hotels has been designed by Carlo Ratti...

Supplier News / 05.05.2020

CASE STUDY: Cutting kitchen energy costs at Claridges

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Cutting kitchen energy costs at Claridges Quintex, a leading brand in energy management technology, explains how it helped the London luxury hotel...

Feature / 05.05.2020

Concept to Completion: Designing Conrad Punta de Mita (part 2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Concept to Completion: Designing Conrad Punta de Mita (part 2) In the second article of the concept-to-completion series with SB Architects, Hotel Designs learns about...

News / 05.05.2020

Ruby Hotels to open first property in Stuttgart, Germany

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ruby Hotels to open first property in Stuttgart, Germany Ruby Hotels' 10th property in Germany, which is slated to open in the spring of...

Supplier News / 04.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Granorte launches vingtage-style cork wall tile collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Granorte launches vingtage-style cork wall tile collection Groovy is the latest cork wall tile from cork innovator Granorte, bringing a stylish vintage...

Feature / 04.05.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Designing fitness spaces after the pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Designing fitness spaces after the pandemic Hotel Designs continues putting 'Spas' under the spotlight by asking Flair Studio how the design of...

Feature / 01.05.2020

Encouraging guests to enjoy outdoor spaces will help hotels to thrive again

By: Hamish Kilburn

Encouraging guests to enjoy outdoor spaces will help hotels to thrive again To launch this month putting 'Outdoor Style' through the editorial lens, Hotel...

Feature / 01.05.2020

Editor Checks In: Emerging from pandemic paralysis

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: Emerging from pandemic paralysis As the lockdown measures continue to the halt the industry’s reawakening from its slumber, editor Hamish Kilburn...

Feature / 01.05.2020

SPOTLIGHT ON: The challenges of creating the modern spa

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: The challenges of creating the modern spa Spas are often considered an essential part of a hotel offering. To kickstart Hotel Designs...

Feature / 30.04.2020

Virtual roundtable’s response: “Personal and social hygiene awareness has increased exponentially”

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable’s response: “Personal and social hygiene awareness has increased exponentially” Following the expert opinions being amplified in Hotel Designs' first ever virtual roundtable,...

Review / 30.04.2020

MINIVIEW: Equinox Hotel, New York – the world’s ‘fittest’ hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

MINIVIEW: Equinox Hotel, New York – the world’s ‘fittest’ hotel The luxury fitness and wellbeing brand Equinox opened its debut hotel to sit proudly...

Supplier News / 30.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Crosswater’s MPRO introduces matt white finish

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Crosswater’s MPRO introduces matt white finish Designed with modern bathrooms in mind, Crosswater's iconic MPRO taps will be available in matt white...

Supplier News / 30.04.2020

CASE STUDY: Designing the lighting for the Al Munz Mall, Oman

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Designing the lighting for the Al Munz Mall, Oman The Al Munz Mall is without doubt the premier shopping mall in Oman....

Supplier News / 29.04.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: A warm welcome is everything!

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: A warm welcome is everything! With first impressions often making up a significant part of a guests experience, Darren Tothill, a consultant...

Supplier News / 29.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: TOTO’s latest award-winning ‘shower toilet’ designs

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: TOTO’s latest award-winning ‘shower toilet’ designs Hotel Designs explores the latest designs of the WASHLET, TOTO's signature product that has been on...

News / 29.04.2020

First glimpse at concepts to be explored at Sleep & Eat 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

First glimpse at concepts to be explored at Sleep & Eat 2020 The organisers of Sleep & Eat have lifted the curtain on this...

Competition / 29.04.2020

The design challenge keeping creativity flowing during lockdown

By: Hamish Kilburn

The design challenge keeping creativity flowing during lockdown Parkside Architectural Tiles has launched a lockdown challenge, asking designers to create innovative tile designs... We...

Supplier News / 29.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: The Amphora furniture collection by Desforma

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: The Amphora furniture collection by Desforma The eye-catching new furniture collection by Desforma was inspired by the Neolithic period, which began 12,000...

Feature / 28.04.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Oh, how the check-in desk has changed

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Oh, how the check-in desk has changed Today's lobby, as well as its check-in desk, has to be a multi-functional area in...

Feature / 28.04.2020

SPOTLIGHT ON: Lighting public areas in Radisson Blu Hotel Cyprus

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: Lighting public areas in Radisson Blu Hotel Cyprus As Hotel Designs conclude putting 'Public Areas' under the spotlight, Illumination Physics shares how...

Feature / 27.04.2020

Hotel Designs launches its official podcast for designers & architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs launches its official podcast for designers & architects Six months in planning, DESIGN POD is the contemporary podcast for all on-the-go interior...

Supplier News / 24.04.2020

Hudson Valley Lighting collaborates with designer Becki Owens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hudson Valley Lighting collaborates with designer Becki Owens Designers can create a fresh interior style with the new collection from Hudson Valley Lighting and...

Feature / 24.04.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The role main areas play in tented lodges & camps

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The role main areas play in tented lodges & camps As the modern luxury traveller demands more one-off experiences, there has been...

Supplier News / 24.04.2020

LAUNCHING: a new lighting brand with a human-centric approach

By: Hamish Kilburn

LAUNCHING: a new lighting brand with a human-centric approach Hotel Designs has the industry scoop of a new, innovative lighting brand that has launched...

Supplier News / 24.04.2020

Bespoke bathroom design and exquisite lines with Unidrain

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bespoke bathroom design and exquisite lines with Unidrain Offering Danish design ethics and Nordic minimalism, Unidrain has achieved the impossible: to make bathroom drainage...

Feature / 23.04.2020

IN PICTURES: Four Seasons Hotel Doha unveils complete redesign

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Four Seasons Hotel Doha unveils complete redesign The new urban sanctuary, Four Seasons Doha, was created by the world-renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves...

Review / 23.04.2020

Checking in: Hôtel Chais Monnet, Cognac

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in: Hôtel Chais Monnet, Cognac Four years after Hotel Designs got the on-the-boards industry sneak peek of Hôtel Chais Monnet, editor Hamish Kilburn...

Supplier News / 22.04.2020

Hypnos receives prestigious Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hypnos receives prestigious Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development Ethical British bedmaker, Hypnos, is celebrating after receiving the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable...

Feature / 22.04.2020

FEATURE: Renovating public areas with stylish lighting

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: Renovating public areas with stylish lighting To round-off our weeks putting 'Public Areas' under the spotlight, we are focusing our lens on the...

Feature / 21.04.2020

FEATURE: Specifying tiles for outdoors areas & public spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: Specifying tiles for outdoors areas & public spaces With Hotel Designs focusing its attention on 'Public Areas' this month, CTD Architectural Tiles writes...

Supplier News / 21.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Laminam by Casa Ceramica

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Laminam by Casa Ceramica The large format thin porcelain slabs in the Laminam range by Casa Ceramica are a skin for surfaces...

Supplier News / 21.04.2020

Naturalmat wins the Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development

By: Hamish Kilburn

Naturalmat wins the Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development The Devon-based company, Naturalmat, has won the prestigious award for sustainable development just months after winning...

Supplier News / 21.04.2020

Chelsom honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

By: Hamish Kilburn

Chelsom honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade Lighting brand Chelsom has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in...

Supplier News / 20.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Jackie by Granorte proves to be no wallflower

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Jackie by Granorte proves to be no wallflower Inspired by geometric forms, the pop art shapes of Jackie by Granorte bring sustainable...

Feature / 20.04.2020

The limitless possibilities of art in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

The limitless possibilities of art in hotel design As Hotel Designs continues to position Public Areas under the editorial spotlight this month, the art...

Feature / 20.04.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The meaning of hospitality in a hostile world?

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The meaning of hospitality in a hostile world? Designer Peter Mance, who the director of MAAPS Design and Architecture, takes a thorough...

Feature / 17.04.2020

The fabrics of Backhausen’s ‘Made in Austria’ heritage

By: Hamish Kilburn

The fabrics of Backhausen’s ‘Made in Austria’ heritage With its DNA firmly rooted in Austrian heritage, Backhausen's quality and style of fabrics is a...

Supplier News / 17.04.2020

Zen by Woven Image: Inspired by the calm and simplicity of Japanese gardens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Zen by Woven Image: Inspired by the calm and simplicity of Japanese gardens Woven Image has introduced Zen, a beautifully tactile three-dimensional acoustic wall...

Supplier News / 17.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Floor-level channel shower made of superior Kaldewei steel enamel

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Floor-level channel shower made of superior Kaldewei steel enamel Kaldewei Nexsys is said to be the easiest way to get an exclusive...

Feature / 16.04.2020

In Conversation With: Geraldine Dohogne, former designer at Zannier Hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Geraldine Dohogne, former designer at Zannier Hotels The designer behind many of Zannier Hotels' authentic properties, Geraldine Dohogne, is expanding her...

Feature / 16.04.2020

Designing the boutique hotel in uncertain times

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing the boutique hotel in uncertain times As the current pandemic forces the industry to address change in how we work and how the...

Supplier News / 16.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: The Linden collection from Heathfield & Co

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: The Linden collection from Heathfield & Co Inspired by the purity of spring and botanical forms, Heathfield & Co’s Linden Collection references...

Feature / 15.04.2020

CASE STUDY: Furnishing InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Furnishing InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu Architect Jean-Philippe Nuel specified Ligne Roset furniture when sensitively converting a former paupers hospital into the...

Feature / 14.04.2020

Designing bespoke feature lighting for public spaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing bespoke feature lighting for public spaces Continuing to focus the editorial spotlight on 'Public Areas', Hotel Designs asks lighting design studio Inspired By...

Hotel Development / 14.04.2020

Crown Group secures land for debut project in the USA

By: Hamish Kilburn

Crown Group secures land for debut project in the USA The $500 million mixed-used development plans for Crown Group's 43-storey tower high-rise in downtown...

Supplier News / 14.04.2020

Duravit presents world exclusive “c-shaped” technology

By: Hamish Kilburn

Duravit presents world exclusive “c-shaped” technology Bathroom manufacturer Duravit has unveiled its new patent-pending c- shaped technology... The brand-new c-shaped technology from Duravit has...

Feature / 09.04.2020

7 innovative bathroom products in hotel design right now

By: Hamish Kilburn

7 innovative bathroom products in hotel design right now While designers and architects work from home, sourcing online inspiration as showrooms are temporary shut,...

Exclusive / 09.04.2020

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: COVID–19’s impact on hospitality and hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: COVID–19’s impact on hospitality and hotel design To understand the long-term impact COVID–19 will have on the hospitality and hotel design industry,...

News / 07.04.2020

The hospitality social media campaign sweeping the nation

By: Hamish Kilburn

The hospitality social media campaign sweeping the nation James & Cranwell, a luxury hospitality headhunters company, has presented the 'Hospitality 4 Heroes Challenge' in aid...

News / 07.04.2020

1 million room nights donated across America during COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

1 million room nights donated across America during COVID-19 Pandemic Hilton and American Express will donate one million hotel room rights across the USA...

Feature / 06.04.2020

Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 4)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 4) Marking the conclusion of Hotel Designs' series to discover hotels that are naturally self-isolating in style,...

News / 03.04.2020

“COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability on hold,” experts warn

By: Hamish Kilburn

“COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability on hold,” experts warn Analysts at GlobalData have predicted that the global outbreak of COVID-19 will steer the UK...

Feature / 03.04.2020

Bill Bensley has designed a ‘human zoo hotel’ concept

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bill Bensley has designed a ‘human zoo hotel’ concept Architect Bill Bensley responded to a hotel brief by designing a hotel where guests are...

Supplier News / 03.04.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: LUCCA – Etiva & Panaro by Sekers

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: LUCCA – Etiva & Panaro by Sekers Sekers' LUCCA is a versatile collection of two textured semi –plains; Panaro, a luxurious chenille...

Feature / 03.04.2020

Inside JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa Hotel Designs has gained virtual access inside JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa,...

Feature / 02.04.2020

SPOTLIGHT ON: Unconventional public areas

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: Unconventional public areas To mark the change of focus of Hotel Designs' editorial lens, editor Hamish Kilburn goes on a journey to...

Feature / 02.04.2020

Getting a sense of Hotel Indigo’s new explorer initiative

By: Hamish Kilburn

Getting a sense of Hotel Indigo’s new explorer initiative IHG's Hotel Indigo recently launched a new initiative to allow travellers to unlock the best...

Feature / 02.04.2020

FEATURE: COVID–19 pandemic is forcing an evolution in wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: COVID–19 pandemic is forcing an evolution in wellness When we eventually return to ‘normal’ life following the worldwide pandemic of COVID–19, we will...

News / 01.04.2020

IN PICTURES: Jean-Michel Gathy’s plans for Amaala Island, Saudi Arabia

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Jean-Michel Gathy’s plans for Amaala Island, Saudi Arabia Design and architecture studio Denniston's Jean-Michel Gathy has been announced as the master planner...

Hotel Opening / 01.04.2020

Aloft Hotels arrives in Bali with new ‘future-proof design’

By: Hamish Kilburn

Aloft Hotels arrives in Bali with new ‘future-proof design’ Aloft Hotels' First property on the Island of Bali introduces the brand’s new 'future-proof design...

Supplier News / 01.04.2020

GROHE adjusts production across Europe amidst pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

GROHE adjusts production across Europe amidst pandemic The bathroom brand GROHE has announced suspended production in Portugal and manufacturing sites in Germany to  run...

Feature / 31.03.2020

Annual Hotel Conference unveils 2020 programme

By: Hamish Kilburn

Annual Hotel Conference unveils 2020 programme As the world continues to adapt in response to the current pandemic, The Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), which...

Review / 31.03.2020

MINIVIEW: A story of sustainable design inside Heritance Aarah, Maldives

By: Hamish Kilburn

MINIVIEW: A story of sustainable design inside Heritance Aarah, Maldives The recently opened Heritance Aarah resort was the first property to be awarded gold...

News / 31.03.2020

Outstanding Property Awards’ 2020 winners announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

Outstanding Property Awards’ 2020 winners announced Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL), which Hotel Designs is a media partner of, has announced the winners of...

Supplier News / 30.03.2020

Sottini debuts new 2020 bathroom range

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sottini debuts new 2020 bathroom range Sottini, the Italian-inspired bathroom brand known for its elegantly crafted products, showcased new ranges at this year’s kbb...

Feature / 30.03.2020

Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 3)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotels that are self-isolating in style (part 3) The editorial series continues with part three, as editor Hamish Kilburn mentally checks in to some...

Hotel Development / 27.03.2020

Marriott debuts multi-purpose-built property in South Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott debuts multi-purpose-built property in South Africa Marriott International grows its footprint in South Africa with the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch,...

Supplier News / 27.03.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Atlas Concorde’s debut decor collection by Piero Lissoni

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Atlas Concorde’s debut decor collection by Piero Lissoni The global specialist in premium porcelain tiles and wall tiles, Atlas Concorde, has unveiled...

Feature / 27.03.2020

VIP Arrivals: hotels opening in April 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP Arrivals: hotels opening in April 2020 Despite COVID-19 putting the brakes on hotel development activity, Hotel Designs' Hamish Kilburn wants to still celebrate...

Feature / 26.03.2020

CASE STUDY: Creating ‘sense-of-place’ in nhow London carpets

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Creating ‘sense-of-place’ in nhow London carpets Carpet manufacturer Brintons were asked by design studio Project Orange to help them capture the theme...

Supplier News / 26.03.2020

Naturalmat launches 500 thread count, organic percale bed linen

By: Hamish Kilburn

Naturalmat launches 500 thread count, organic percale bed linen Made by hand in Devon, Naturalmat's new luxury 500 thread count, organic cotton percale bed...