Tag: Wellness Articles • Hotel Designs

Roundtable on quiet luxury at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Roundtable / 10.02.2026

Roundtable: The art and design of quiet luxury

Roundtable: The art and design of quiet luxury Take a seat at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair alongside eleven hospitality and design leaders, gathered to...

Halehouse spa with Springhouse cedar sauna

New Appointment / 28.01.2026

TLEE Spas + Wellness appoints Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as Vice President

By: Pauline Brettell

TLEE Spas + Wellness appoints Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as Vice President TLEE Spas + Wellness – spa and wellness design and advisory firm known for...

mountain view framed by window at Rosapetra Spa

Wellness / 23.01.2026

Private refuge – an immersive wellbeing suite at Rosapetra Spa Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Private refuge – an immersive wellbeing suite at Rosapetra Spa Resort Rosapetra Spa Resort is known for blending Cortina’s hospitality with a fresh and...

Trends / 21.01.2026

Spa design trends for 2026

By: Guest Author

Spa design trends for 2026 Sparcstudio an independent, creative design studio specialising in spa and wellness design for over 15 years in the spa,...

Close up of wave artwork on Luminara yacht designed by Tatiana Sheveleva

Industry Opinion / 09.01.2026

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence

By: Guest Author

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence Written for Hotel Designs by Tatiana Sheveleva, Founder of CHAPI Design, this piece explores...

wellness trends - woman lying on Ammortal infra red bed

In conversation / 06.01.2026

The future of wellness: in conversation with Tracey Lee, TLEE Spas + Wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

The future of wellness: in conversation with Tracey Lee, TLEE Spas + Wellness Casting an eye on the future of wellness for 2026, we...

Trends / 05.01.2026

JPA Design on the travel trends defining 2026

By: Meghan Taylor

JPA Design on the travel trends defining 2026 With a design portfolio that spans both land and sky, and projects for some of the...

Victoria + Albert Kerid bath in bathroom

Bathrooms / 11.12.2025

How Victoria + Albert use research and ergonomic data to improve hotel bathing experiences

By: Meghan Taylor

How Victoria + Albert use research and ergonomic data to improve hotel bathing experiences Discover how Victoria + Albert is redefining the bath as...

Wellness / 27.11.2025

Immersive Horizon “Breathing Planet” – the next chapter in wellness design?

By: Pauline Brettell

Immersive Horizon “Breathing Planet” – the next chapter in wellness design? The Immersive Horizon installation, inside Thermen & Badewelt Sinsheim, marks the second chapter...

skyline view of Brickell district in Miami - location for new SIRO

News / 15.10.2025

SIRO Hotels prepares to step into the United States

By: Pauline Brettell

SIRO Hotels prepares to step into the United States Kerzner International has announced the signing of SIRO Brickell, Miami, the first SIRO hotel and...

Spa Metropole by Guerlain at Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo

News / 08.09.2025

Monaco’s first Guerlain spa opens at Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo

By: Meghan Taylor

Monaco’s first Guerlain spa opens at Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo Marking a significant milestone to the renovations of the Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo (with the full...

view through overwater Sundara Spa + Studio designed by OBMI

Wellness / 05.09.2025

Sundara Spa + Studio at Oil Nut Bay – a new benchmark in wellness architecture from OBMI

By: Pauline Brettell

Sundara Spa + Studio at Oil Nut Bay – a new benchmark in wellness architecture from OBMI Global hospitality design and architecture firm OBMI,...

hill view villa - Nestled in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Dharana at Shillim has quietly established itself as a distinctive wellness retreat.

Hotel Review / 03.09.2025

Hotel review: checking in to Dharana at Shillim

By: Guest Author

Hotel review: checking in to Dharana at Shillim Nestled in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Dharana at Shillim has quietly established itself as a...

Ahãma_Living_Forest View_Cabana_External_View

Hotel Design / 04.08.2025

AHÃMA: a ritual of nature, architecture and quiet luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

AHÃMA: a ritual of nature, architecture and quiet luxury Set in the Turkish Riviera, where forest meets sea, AHÃMA is the region’s newest retreat:...

spa bed looking out over garden in One&Only Le Saint Géran

Wellness / 27.06.2025

Pure bliss from BLINK at One&Only Le Saint Géran

By: Pauline Brettell

Pure bliss from BLINK at One&Only Le Saint Géran BLINK Design Group has blended the inspirations of Guerlain’s French beauty expertise with a ‘placemaking’...

Ceramic tiles in bathroom, rust marble effect

Industry Opinion / 24.06.2025

Wellness by design: how materials shape the guest experience – with RAK Ceramics

By: Meghan Taylor

Wellness by design: how materials shape the guest experience – with RAK Ceramics As wellness continues to redefine the hospitality landscape, Ben Bryden, Sales...

Balcony and pool area with BoConcept furniture

Furniture / 09.06.2025

Find perfect balance with BoConcept’s design principles for wellness

By: Meghan Taylor

Find perfect balance with BoConcept’s design principles for wellness As wellness continues to drive modern hospitality design, BoConcept outlines its blueprint for harmony, beauty,...

black and white bamboo design carpet from Luxury Carpet Studio in the Wellness Nostrum project

Flooring / 05.06.2025

Case Study: Luxury Carpet Studio in the ‘Wellness Nostrum’ concept

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Luxury Carpet Studio in the ‘Wellness Nostrum’ concept 'Wellness Nostrum' is a hospitality concept developed by architect Alberto Apostoli, aimed at exploring...

House of Rohl Victoria + Albert Kerid bath, soaking tub set in outdoor bathroom space

CDW 2025 / 24.04.2025

CDW 2025: House of Rohl to debut with GA Group collaboration

By: Meghan Taylor

CDW 2025: House of Rohl to debut with GA Group collaboration House of Rohl will mark its Clerkenwell Design Week debut in 2025 with...

Dormy House spa with raised pool and loungers

Wellness / 30.01.2025

Sparcstudio taps into key spa design trends for 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

Sparcstudio taps into key spa design trends for 2025 Sparcstudio an independent, creative design studio specialising in spa and wellness design for over 15...

recovery cabinet in the guest suite at SIRO Boka Place

News / 16.01.2025

SIRO Boka Place – raising the bar on destination wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

SIRO Boka Place – raising the bar on destination wellness Nestled within the UNESCO-protected Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, SIRO Boka Place, the second...

News / 13.06.2024

Introducing Saltmoore: a new and luxurious wellness-led retreat

By: Megan Christopher

Introducing Saltmoore: a new and luxurious wellness-led retreat Perfectly positioned between the sea and the moors, Saltmoore, with interiors by Sapin Studios, takes inspiration...

News / 13.03.2024

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors

By: Sophie Harper

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl - Qatar recently opened its...

stand design for GROHe SPA at Milan Design week 2024

Bathrooms / 13.03.2024

GROHE SPA returns to Milan with a transformative experience

By: Pauline Brettell

GROHE SPA returns to Milan with a transformative experience GROHE is preparing to showcase pieces of its premium sub-brand GROHE SPA at Milan Design...

Bathrooms / 21.12.2023

Bryan Adams photographs the third campaign for Kaldewei

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bryan Adams photographs the third campaign for Kaldewei The new campaign from Kaldewei, which is 'enveloped in sustainable luxury', is called Superplan Zero... Kaldewei...

curved seating in the spa with ceramic wall art and paintings in spa at Four Seasons Atlanta

Wellness / 07.12.2023

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

By: Pauline Brettell

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Guided by the qualities of light, HBA Atlanta has completed the...

pool and lighting with loungers on the side in spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London,

News / 01.12.2023

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, will be home to a new signature Spa, providing the perfect antidote...

Bathrooms / 30.11.2023

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: democratising design in style As the first day of HIX drew to a close, conversation was flowing on the Crosswater stand as...

Bathrooms / 17.11.2023

Live from HIX: Gessi presents ‘haute culture’

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: Gessi presents ‘haute culture’ Showcasing its new collections at HIX, Gessi aims to communicate its personal and distinctive style aesthetic marked...

Bathrooms / 13.11.2023

Product watch: introducing NEOREST WX from TOTO

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing NEOREST WX from TOTO Bathroom company TOTO has launched NEOREST WX, its new, award-winning high-end toilet with integrated WASHLET. TOTO is...

Bathrooms / 10.11.2023

Product watch: GROHE introduces Phantom Black

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: GROHE introduces Phantom Black Bathroom fittings are one of the most frequently used products in a building and that’s why global manufacturer,...

outdoor swimming pool surrounded by rooms and foliage at Aqua Sana Elveden Forest spa

Wellness / 27.10.2023

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest

By: Pauline Brettell

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest Sparcstudio has worked alongside Center Parcs own spa experts to help create and design the new ‘Forest Spa’...

burnt orange bathroom furniture and handbasins in new colour range from Duravit

Bathrooms / 24.10.2023

Duravit brings a bold a splash of colour into the bathroom

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit brings a bold a splash of colour into the bathroom Duravit, in collaboration with product designer Christian Werner, is introducing a new curated...

Exclusive / 19.10.2023

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, spent 48 hours with Gessi, in Milan and...

Silentnight bed with headboard set against dark green panelled wall and sitting on natural coir carpet

Supplier News / 08.09.2023

Product watch: the Rest Assured Collection from Silentnight

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: the Rest Assured Collection from Silentnight Silentnight has relaunched its Rest Assured collection with three newly developed mattresses for hoteliers seeking luxurious...

/ 31.08.2023

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research

By: Hamish Kilburn

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research Editor Hamish Kilburn joined the team at Geberit UK for the day, inside its headquarters...

cocoon like hotel guestroom with bed at the end with lighting integrated on wall and no windows

Beds / 31.07.2023

Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels Zedwell is a lifestyle hotel concept designed for a whole new level of relaxation....

curved ceiling above floor to ceiling windows looking across to the mountains from Puradies resort by NOA

News / 21.07.2023

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature A breathtaking mountain backdrop, lush green meadows, a small lake and plenty of fresh air, all...

wood and white interior with sauna and large square window looking out over the city in a design by Design Command

Roundtable / 20.07.2023

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design 'Stimulating wellness through design’ is a topic that is unquestionably under scrutiny. To cut through the sensory noise, Editor...

industrial style bathroom with open shower, exposed brick and art above the vanity , with fittings from GRAFF

Exclusive / 13.07.2023

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design's latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore...

A traditional bathroom basin with brushed nickel taps

Bathrooms / 07.07.2023

Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish

By: Hamish Kilburn

Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish Bathroom brand Burlington is embracing an industrial slant on tradition in its new brassware finish, brushed nickel......

Interview / 22.06.2023

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International As Senior Associate of Spa Development at ESPA International, Melanie Kershaw knows exactly what is required...

A modern, natural room inside Pnoé Breathing Life

Exclusive / 22.06.2023

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete Editor Hamish Kilburn scoops the design exclusive review of Pnoé Breathing Life...

A grey and black modern bathroom setting

Feature / 21.06.2023

Ideal Standard just showed the industry how pop-up installations should look

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ideal Standard just showed the industry how pop-up installations should look Ideal Standard made the bold decision this year not to exhibit at ISH....

gold and white interior details in corridor leading into ESPA spa at Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha

Review / 08.06.2023

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown Checking in to the Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, writer Pauline Brettell...

GROHE bathroom featuring Essence Vessel basin 60 (RRP £715.61) with GROHE Plus basin mixer (£307.56)

Sustainability / 07.06.2023

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE Jacob Allan Leader, Hospitality UK, LIXIL EMENA and GROHE, provides us with an insight from the...

Brass casting, in the factory, with brass tap

Exclusive / 25.05.2023

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe Editor Hamish Kilburn was given a sneak-peek preview of House of...

Live from CDW / 24.05.2023

Villeroy & Boch showcases new products at CDW 23

By: Hamish Kilburn

Villeroy & Boch showcases new products at CDW 23 Turning the tap on creative bathroom solutions to see at Clerkenwell Design Week, Villeroy &...

Hansgrohe Green Vision contemporary bathroom set in taupe room

Wellness / 24.05.2023

The bathroom reimagined: hansgrohe launches ‘Green Vision’

By: Hamish Kilburn

The bathroom reimagined: hansgrohe launches ‘Green Vision’ Two years in planning, Green Vision is the brainchild of hansgrohe and PHOENIX design that completely 'rethinks'...

Live from CDW / 24.05.2023

Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections

By: Hamish Kilburn

Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections Ideal Standard is making bold statements this year, and its presence at Clerkenwell Design Week...

CHIASSO BATH MIXER against a wooden wall

Bathrooms / 19.05.2023

Product watch: introducing Chiasso from BAGNODESIGN

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing Chiasso from BAGNODESIGN Combining two of the hottest trends in bathroom design into one beautiful collection, Chiasso is a new mixer...

COLLAGE OF various images of hansgrohe Pulsify Planet Edition hand shower

Bathrooms / 15.05.2023

Product watch: introducing Plusify Planet Edition from hansgrohe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: introducing Plusify Planet Edition from hansgrohe Bathroom brand hansgrohe has launched the Pulsify Planet Edition hand-shower, which represents a holistic wellness approach...

Man in orange suit and man in green suit in retro bathroom

Wellness / 05.05.2023

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together...

Dramatic lighting and surface design inside pool at St James' Taj Hotel

Feature / 02.05.2023

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London Emil Eve Architects was open to a lesson in history when its team worked...

a light and stone coloured spa bathroom with glass doors surrounded by plants. Fittings from Dornbracht

Roundtable / 13.04.2023

Roundtable: defining the next wellness trends

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: defining the next wellness trends Wellness has been high on the design agenda for some time with hotels and the hospitality arena more...

seating areas in the lobby of JW Marriott Madrid separated by a row of columns

News / 05.04.2023

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid

By: Pauline Brettell

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid JW Marriott’s entry into Spain with JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, offers a serene destination in a storied...

Tecturis Basin Mixers, Xelu Q Side Shelf, Xelu Q Furniture, Pulsify S Shower, Xelu Q Tall Cabinet, AddStoris Accessories - Chrome Finish

Bathrooms / 03.04.2023

hansgrohe launches new stylish bathroom solutions

By: Hamish Kilburn

hansgrohe launches new stylish bathroom solutions The motto under which Hansgrohe Group exhibited at this year's ISH in Frankfurt was Celebrate Change – and...

wooden vanity surface with white square Geberit handbasin on the surface

Bathrooms / 31.03.2023

Geberit brings nature into the bathroom

By: Pauline Brettell

Geberit brings nature into the bathroom As guests increasingly look for sustainable and eco-friendly options in the hotel experience, Geberit explores ways of integrating...

Wren Loucks - collage of work from Be-kin for DESIGN POD

Podcast / 30.03.2023

Why you should listen to Wren Loucks on this design podcast

By: Hamish Kilburn

Why you should listen to Wren Loucks on this design podcast Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed sensory and wellness designer Wren Loucks onto the latest...

Model of GROHE Everstream and recycling shower

Sustainability / 27.03.2023

Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024 Always, it seems, one step ahead in the sustainable wellness arena, GROHE aims to have...

aerial view of the Cayo Levantado island and resort

Feature / 27.03.2023

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis Cayo Levantado Resort plans to open its doors and bring its own rhythm to...

The BetteBalance basin collection of four basins

Bathrooms / 21.03.2023

Editor’s pick: what Bette launched at ISH 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: what Bette launched at ISH 2023 Bette, the specialist for bathroom products made from titanium steel, dropped two major gamechangers for hotel...

sunken stone bath next to window with water and wood details and mixer from GROHE Allure

Bathrooms / 17.03.2023

Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design GROHE SPA invites users to enjoy holistic water rituals, taking advantage of the positive effects of...

organic curves in the sauna at Sopwell House designed by Sparcstudio

Wellness / 26.01.2023

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come Sparcstudio an independent, creative design studio specialising in spa and wellness design for over 15 years...

Bathrooms / 17.01.2023

Product watch: Hansgrohe launches new Pulsify shower range

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: Hansgrohe launches new Pulsify shower range Pulsify from Hansgrohe, an ever-evolving range of shower heads, offers the optimal individual shower experience for...

Caravan Dakhla marks the second of four Habitas properties set to open in Morocco

News / 04.01.2023

Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla

By: Pauline Brettell

Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla Habitas, the rapidly growing global eco-hospitality group, is preparing to open its second property in...

hypnos mattress on the bed in the presidential suite at The Lowry hotel

Beds / 20.12.2022

Case Study: Hypnos goes riverside in The Lowry Hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Hypnos goes riverside in The Lowry Hotel Located on the banks of the River Irwell, The Lowry Hotel is intuitive, iconic, and...

Sustainability / 05.12.2022

By 2030, Duravit will reduce its CO2 by 20% – and here’s how

By: Hamish Kilburn

By 2030, Duravit will reduce its CO2 by 20% – and here’s how Duravit has responded to the UN climate conference COP 27, which...

News / 30.11.2022

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai Kerzner International, independent developer and operator of hospitality and residential properties, today...

Exclusive / 23.11.2022

Roundtable: the value of variety in hotel bathroom design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: the value of variety in hotel bathroom design In Hotel Designs’ latest roundtable, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Roca and Laufen, invites...

art deco mosaic on the wall in the spa and swimming pool of Sommerro hotel in Oslo

News / 23.11.2022

Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat

By: Pauline Brettell

Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the opening of...

Loop & Friends bathroom washbasins by Villeroy & Boch on stone counter with wooden stool in front of window and bamboo

Live from HIX / 17.11.2022

Live from HIX: Villeroy & Boch showcases key products

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: Villeroy & Boch showcases key products Round, oval, rectangular – good design speaks for itself, and on Stand 11 at HIX,...

Interview / 17.11.2022

In conversation with: Christian Sieger, CEO at sieger design

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Christian Sieger, CEO at sieger design Having been charged with the task of presenting the Rising Star Award at The Brit...

statement black freestanding bath by GRAFF Designs

Live from HIX / 16.11.2022

Live from HIX: GRAFF makes its UK exhibition debut

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: GRAFF makes its UK exhibition debut Luxury bathroom brand GRAFF will showcase its extensive product portfolio and wider brand story for...

Breaking waves to the large rocks aon shore creating some white sea foam and small bubbles, with a bit of reflection of the sunset in the water. Cap Blanc-Nez, France.

Feature / 25.10.2022

Design & wellbeing: designing with the seasons

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design & wellbeing: designing with the seasons In the third article in an exclusive 'wellness series' with Hotel Designs, interior designer Wren Loucks, CEO...

Interview / 25.10.2022

In conversation with: Jon Bond, Head of Projects (UK), Roca & Laufen

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Jon Bond, Head of Projects (UK), Roca & Laufen While experiencing the Everything Flows exhibition at the Roca London Gallery, a...

Guestroom inside INNSIDE Calvia Beach with sea view of Magaluf

Review / 13.10.2022

Checking in to INNSiDE Calviá Beach, Mallorca

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to INNSiDE Calviá Beach, Mallorca Can the harmony of design, architecture and style really turn an entire destination’s image around? Editor Hamish...

Feature / 12.10.2022

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation TLEE Spas has collaborated with Auberge Resorts Collection to create a spa and wellness compound centred...

bathroom and shower installation featuring Sogni by Gessi

Bathrooms / 06.10.2022

Product watch: Sogni by Gessi

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Sogni by Gessi Incorporating light and colour into wellness, Gessi introduces new dimensions into the bathroom experience with the multifunctional Sogni showerhead......

swimming pool at claridges spa London by Andre Fu Studio

News / 30.09.2022

André Fu designs first Spa for Claridge’s

By: Pauline Brettell

André Fu designs first Spa for Claridge’s In a groundbreaking project that has seen teams of experts excavate five floors into London clay in...

Exclusive / 22.09.2022

Panel discussion: texture, colour and materials in bathroom design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: texture, colour and materials in bathroom design With the aim to define how bathrooms are evolving, Hotel Designs, in association with Bathroom...

LUX better hands rubbing against a surface

Feature / 15.09.2022

Design & wellbeing: how to stimulate wellness through touch

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design & wellbeing: how to stimulate wellness through touch In the second article in an exclusive ‘wellness series’ with Hotel Designs, interior designer Wren...

Akaryn Group Aleenta Chiang Mai Resort & Spa

News / 24.08.2022

Akaryn Group takes Aleenta to Chiang Mai

By: Pauline Brettell

Akaryn Group takes Aleenta to Chiang Mai Following the success of the Aleenta Resorts & Spas in Phuket and Hua Hin, the luxury boutique...

Image of Wren Loucks with light on her face at exhibition

Wellness / 11.08.2022

Design & wellbeing: how to stimulate wellness through sound

By: Hamish Kilburn

Design & wellbeing: how to stimulate wellness through sound In the first article in an exclusive ‘wellness series’ with Hotel Designs, interior designer Wren...

Leaflike floral display at The Fairmont Windsor Park

Case Study / 02.08.2022

Inside the secret garden at Fairmont Windsor Park

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside the secret garden at Fairmont Windsor Park Ensuring a connection to nature is ever present, Leaflike continues the floral experience with its biophilic...

Roundtable discussion in the Kohler showroom hosted by Hotel Designs

roundtable / 28.07.2022

Live roundtable: enhancing luxury through digital innovations

By: Pauline Brettell

Live roundtable: enhancing luxury through digital innovations Amidst the design laden schedule of Clerkenwell Design Week, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Kohler, found...

wooden bridge at Retreat East heading towards the Great Barn

News / 29.06.2022

Retreat East – a sustainable rural escape

By: Pauline Brettell

Retreat East – a sustainable rural escape In the era of the 'staycation', it is time to Retreat East, and discover this unique rural...

luxury tent in Naviva Four Seasons from above

News / 29.06.2022

First look at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Mexico

By: Pauline Brettell

First look at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Mexico Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort located at Punta Mita, Mexico, on a private peninsula...

portrait of Stephen Ewer CEO Bathroom Brands Group

Interview / 28.06.2022

In conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group With bathrooms continually taking centre stage when it comes to questions of design trends, we...

Kohler stillness bath with steam coming out of it

Bathrooms / 10.06.2022

Kohler brings global innovations & immersive experiences to Salone del Mobile

By: Hamish Kilburn

Kohler brings global innovations & immersive experiences to Salone del Mobile Kohler has debuted new, innovative luxury products with nods to wellbeing and immersive...

GROHE Allure basin mixer and soap dispenser in Chrome

Bathrooms / 07.06.2022

GROHE’s collection designed for wellbeing and wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

GROHE’s collection designed for wellbeing and wellness Wellbeing, health, selfcare – they’re all topics we hear plenty of, and there are countless pieces of...

spa and indoor swimming pool tiles in grey mosaic tiles using the Aquatechnica system

Tiles / 06.06.2022

Aquatechnica – tile solutions for swimming pools

By: Pauline Brettell

Aquatechnica – tile solutions for swimming pools Offering solutions for competition, spa and health clubs, residential and outdoor pools, Aquatechnica tiles are now available...

a view across the hertfordshire fields to The Grove

News / 01.06.2022

The Grove announces refurbishment of its Sequoia Spa

By: Pauline Brettell

The Grove announces refurbishment of its Sequoia Spa Following an extensive three-phase refurbishment, the transformation of The Sequoia Spa at The Grove, taken on...

water jets massage in the new Kaldewei Whirl system for the bath

Bathrooms / 18.05.2022

Product watch: Kaldewei Whirl system turns the bathroom into a private spa

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Kaldewei Whirl system turns the bathroom into a private spa With four new Whirl Systems to add to the mix, Kaldewei offers bespoke...

the rettangolo shower system by Gessi and the concept of private wellness

Bathrooms / 12.05.2022

Diving into the philosophy of private wellness with Gessi

By: Pauline Brettell

Diving into the philosophy of private wellness with Gessi Gessi, through its distinctive design style, is on a mission bring a sense of private...

Interview / 11.05.2022

In conversation with: AXOR on wellness in the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: AXOR on wellness in the bathroom To really understand whether bathroom design will flow with or push against some of the...

Exclusive / 28.04.2022

Panel discussion: sensory wellness in hospitality design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: sensory wellness in hospitality design With the theme 'Inspiring Creativity' given centre stage at the recent MEET UP London, Editor Hamish Kilburn...

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By: Hamish Kilburn

BREAKING: Six Senses to operate Svart hotel in Norway The highly anticipated hospitality project at the foot of a glacier in Norway that will...

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Going public: 5 trends shaping the design of hotel public areas

By: Pauline Brettell

Going public: 5 trends shaping the design of hotel public areas With debate around public spaces in hotels ongoing, both on a design as...

Wellness

Roundtable: The art and design of quiet luxury

TLEE Spas + Wellness appoints Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as Vice President

Private refuge – an immersive wellbeing suite at Rosapetra Spa Resort

Spa design trends for 2026

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence

The future of wellness: in conversation with Tracey Lee, TLEE Spas + Wellness

JPA Design on the travel trends defining 2026

How Victoria + Albert use research and ergonomic data to improve hotel bathing experiences

Immersive Horizon “Breathing Planet” – the next chapter in wellness design?

SIRO Hotels prepares to step into the United States

Monaco’s first Guerlain spa opens at Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo

Sundara Spa + Studio at Oil Nut Bay – a new benchmark in wellness architecture from OBMI

Hotel review: checking in to Dharana at Shillim

AHÃMA: a ritual of nature, architecture and quiet luxury

Pure bliss from BLINK at One&Only Le Saint Géran

Wellness by design: how materials shape the guest experience – with RAK Ceramics

Find perfect balance with BoConcept’s design principles for wellness

Case Study: Luxury Carpet Studio in the ‘Wellness Nostrum’ concept

CDW 2025: House of Rohl to debut with GA Group collaboration

Sparcstudio taps into key spa design trends for 2025

SIRO Boka Place – raising the bar on destination wellness

Introducing Saltmoore: a new and luxurious wellness-led retreat

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors

GROHE SPA returns to Milan with a transformative experience

Bryan Adams photographs the third campaign for Kaldewei

Curated art and calming light in the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Sleek new spa slated for Mandarin Oriental, London

Panel discussion: democratising design in style

Live from HIX: Gessi presents ‘haute culture’

Product watch: introducing NEOREST WX from TOTO

Product watch: GROHE introduces Phantom Black

Sparcstudio completes Aqua Sana Elveden Forest

Duravit brings a bold a splash of colour into the bathroom

In the factory with: Gessi, the jewellers of private wellness

Product watch: the Rest Assured Collection from Silentnight

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research

Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels

Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International

Design exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete

Ideal Standard just showed the industry how pop-up installations should look

Wellness at the Waldorf in Doha – the pearl in the ESPA crown

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE

Making brass taps from sandcastles – in the factory with Perrin & Rowe

Villeroy & Boch showcases new products at CDW 23

The bathroom reimagined: hansgrohe launches ‘Green Vision’

Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections

Product watch: introducing Chiasso from BAGNODESIGN

Product watch: introducing Plusify Planet Edition from hansgrohe

Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design

Exposing character inside spa at St James’ Court Hotel, London

Roundtable: defining the next wellness trends

JW Marriott opens its doors to Madrid

hansgrohe launches new stylish bathroom solutions

Geberit brings nature into the bathroom

Why you should listen to Wren Loucks on this design podcast

Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024

Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis

Editor’s pick: what Bette launched at ISH 2023

Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come

Product watch: Hansgrohe launches new Pulsify shower range

Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla

Case Study: Hypnos goes riverside in The Lowry Hotel

By 2030, Duravit will reduce its CO2 by 20% – and here’s how

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai

Roundtable: the value of variety in hotel bathroom design

Sommerro opens the doors to its urban wellness retreat

Live from HIX: Villeroy & Boch showcases key products

In conversation with: Christian Sieger, CEO at sieger design

Live from HIX: GRAFF makes its UK exhibition debut

Design & wellbeing: designing with the seasons

In conversation with: Jon Bond, Head of Projects (UK), Roca & Laufen

Checking in to INNSiDE Calviá Beach, Mallorca

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation

Product watch: Sogni by Gessi

Monaco’s first Guerlain spa opens at Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo