Wellness

Feature / 06.04.2022

Yoko Village – a remote work and residential community in Costa Rica

By: Pauline Brettell

Yoko Village – a remote work and residential community in Costa Rica Slated to open early 2023, Yoko Village, aptly meaning ‘Sunshine Child’ is...

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...

Beds / 16.03.2022

Naturalmat: combining sustainability with a good night’s sleep

By: Pauline Brettell

Naturalmat: combining sustainability with a good night’s sleep Sustainability is not a new concept at Naturalmat, it is in fact in the bedrock of...

Bathrooms / 03.03.2022

Outdoor bathrooms: design allure from Gessi shines brightly

By: Hamish Kilburn

Outdoor bathrooms: design allure from Gessi shines brightly Gessi, through a luxurious proposal that reveals hi-tech aspects waiting to be discovered, becomes once again...

In Video / 24.01.2022

How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

How The Londoner created a new dialogue between design & wellness Sitting majestically above Leicester Square, in its very own island site, The Londoner...

Feature / 11.01.2022

Wellness trends: The shifting shape of spas and wellbeing

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness trends: The shifting shape of spas and wellbeing TLEE Spas + Wellness, a spa development firm with a design led and hospitality-driven approach,...

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Exclusvle / 10.01.2022

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner

By: Hamish Kilburn

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing SIRO, the new holistic wellbeing brand from Kerzner Kerzner International, the company behind One&Only, Atlantis Resorts and Residences and Magazan Beach &...

Feature / 05.01.2022

Fitness trends beyond the treadmill in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Fitness trends beyond the treadmill in hotel design It may be a new year, but the noise around wellness and wellbeing is just as...

Exclusive / 07.12.2021

HIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX panel discussion: The next chapter of wellness in hotel design With quietness at its core, the nestwell installation at HIX explored the theme...

News / 26.11.2021

Meliá announces the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Continuing with its rollout of the brand across Thailand, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao opened its...

Supplier News / 16.11.2021

Product watch: A total outdoor tile solution from Parkside

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: A total outdoor tile solution from Parkside The Outdoor Collection from Parkside provides a total tile solution for commercial and residential projects......

Review / 09.11.2021

Diving into the spirit of the Algarve at Quinta do Lago

By: Pauline Brettell

Diving into the spirit of the Algarve at Quinta do Lago It's all about the weather and wellness – sustainability and sunshine – in...

Feature / 27.10.2021

Aeon: A wellness hotel setting new standards in architecture & design

By: Pauline Brettell

Aeon: A wellness hotel setting new standards in architecture & design Aeon is the latest wellness hotel concept that has been brought to life...

News / 14.10.2021

Lanserhof to open first island hotel in Spring 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lanserhof to open first island hotel in Spring 2022 Lanserhof, Europe's leader in innovative health, has announced that it will open its first island...

Feature / 05.10.2021

Case study: Creating club-like wellness experience inside Harrods

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: Creating club-like wellness experience inside Harrods Beverley Bayes, Creative Director at Sparcstudio speaks to Hotel Designs about the new luxury design concept...

Interview / 29.09.2021

How fitness brand Klink is taking on the hospitality industry

By: Hamish Kilburn

How fitness brand Klink is taking on the hospitality industry With fitness, wellness and wellbeing all high up on the agenda for modern travellers,...

HD LIVE / 19.08.2021

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A design assault on the senses

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A design assault on the senses Watch, on-demand, our exclusive panel discussion that was broadcasted recently on the Hotel...

Feature / 18.08.2021

Hotel concepts: 3 hotel pools that will blow your mind

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel concepts: 3 hotel pools that will blow your mind Editor Hamish Kilburn continues to enjoy this month's spotlight on 'hotel concepts' by sharing...

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Feature / 27.05.2021

The role of wellness in the new era of ‘lifestyle hospitality’

By: Hamish Kilburn

The role of wellness in the new era of ‘lifestyle hospitality’ Following on from the virtual roundtable: ‘Raising the floor in lifestyle’ and our...

Hotel Opening / 26.05.2021

Island life: Kuda Villingili in the Maldives prepares to open

By: Hamish Kilburn

Island life: Kuda Villingili in the Maldives prepares to open Located in the North Malé Atoll, in the Maldives, Kuda Villingili is preparing its...

Feature / 26.05.2021

Industry insight: Transforming leisure spaces with innovative tile design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: Transforming leisure spaces with innovative tile design As public spaces begin to re-open, now more than ever business owners are looking for...

Feature / 24.05.2021

Underfloor heating: Enhancing the hotel bathroom experience

By: Hamish Kilburn

Underfloor heating: Enhancing the hotel bathroom experience With wellness being on guests' agenda as hospitality reopens from the pandemic, Schlüter Systems, which was a...

Feature / 21.05.2021

Miniview: Inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah – now open!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Miniview: Inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah – now open! We have waited an agonising 18 months, but we can finally celebrate the opening of...

News / 19.05.2021

A new level of wellness: The Spa at 45 Park Lane

By: Hamish Kilburn

A new level of wellness: The Spa at 45 Park Lane Designed by Jouin Manku with the aim to shelter an elevated sense of...

Feature / 13.05.2021

Hotel spas – what tomorrow’s travellers expect

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel spas – what tomorrow’s travellers expect In her second article with Hotel Designs – the first looking at public areas post-pandemic – Emma...

Supplier News / 29.04.2021

Villeroy & Boch’s Finion introduces a touch of tech to the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

Villeroy & Boch’s Finion introduces a touch of tech to the bathroom Spanning bathroom furniture, ceramics and accessories, Villeroy & Boch’s award-winning Finion range...

Feature / 08.04.2021

The Hub – a modern boutique hotel in the heart of Oslo

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Hub – a modern boutique hotel in the heart of Oslo Clarion Hotel – The Hub, is an environmentally friendly and inspiring boutique...

Supplier News / 07.04.2021

Product Watch: Finoris washbasin from hansgrohe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product Watch: Finoris washbasin from hansgrohe hansgrohe has described the Finoris washbasin as a bathroom item that is 'for every activity required'. The revolutionary...

Supplier News / 07.04.2021

Luxury shower goals: Crosswater launches new 10mm walk-in solutions

By: Hamish Kilburn

Luxury shower goals: Crosswater launches new 10mm walk-in solutions Meeting new modern traveller luxury shower demands, the OPTIX 10 and GALLERY 10 ranges by...

HD Live / 22.03.2021

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The new era of wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: The new era of wellness The final session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23, focused...

Supplier News / 18.03.2021

More than 12,000 designers & architects tuned in to ‘GROHE X’

By: Hamish Kilburn

More than 12,000 designers & architects tuned in to ‘GROHE X’ Dubbed the 'industry's answer to Netflix' – and we can see why now...

Review / 15.03.2021

Miniview: Inside Italy’s natural wellness hotel, Terme di Saturnia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Miniview: Inside Italy’s natural wellness hotel, Terme di Saturnia Design firm THDP's recently completed project is situated in Tuscany, Italy. As a natural wellness...

Feature / 11.03.2021

Industry insight: Biophilic spa & wellness design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: Biophilic spa & wellness design As wellness evolves as we enter a new era of hospitality, we invite Beverley Bayes, Creative Director...

Feature / 04.03.2021

In pictures: Inside the largest overwater residences in the world

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside the largest overwater residences in the world Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, located on the Baa Atoll, has launched the largest overwater...

Supplier News / 18.02.2021

In safe hands: New hygiene products from Villeroy & Boch

By: Hamish Kilburn

In safe hands: New hygiene products from Villeroy & Boch Following last months spotlight being on hygiene products and safe design, bathroom manufacturer Villeroy...

Supplier News / 16.02.2021

GROHE launches ‘GROHE X’, a new digital experience hub

By: Hamish Kilburn

GROHE launches ‘GROHE X’, a new digital experience hub In an industry-first, On March 16, 2021, Hotel Designs will join LIXIL EMENA to launch...

In Pictures / 10.02.2021

In pictures: Inside Six Senses Botanique, Brazil

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside Six Senses Botanique, Brazil The latest hotel to open in the Six Senses portfolio lies at the confluence of three river...

Supplier News / 09.02.2021

New bathroom products from Gessi explore gender in design

By: Hamish Kilburn

New bathroom products from Gessi explore gender in design New bathroom products from Gessi cater for designers trying to achieve masculine and feminine design...

Feature / 28.01.2021

Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness

By: Hamish Kilburn

Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness For our next magic trick – AKA virtual roundtable – we've invited industry experts to take on the...

Supplier Feature / 28.01.2021

Modern bathroom inspiration from Unidrain

By: Hamish Kilburn

Modern bathroom inspiration from Unidrain The modern bathroom has never been as innovative as it is today, as proven by the creative team at...

Feature / 22.01.2021

Bathroom design: Gessi spotted in beautiful projects around the world

By: Hamish Kilburn

Chic hotels and spas, dream residences, and yachts exhibit a style of living and travelling steeped in a taste for beauty, design and wellbeing,…

Supplier News / 14.01.2021

Hygiene, there’s a RIBA approved CPD module for that!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hygiene, there’s a RIBA approved CPD module for that! GROHE has launched its third RIBA approved CPD module, Hygiene Optimisation for Sanitary Facilities, which...

Feature / 06.01.2021

Industry inside: bespoke thermal cabin design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry inside: bespoke thermal cabin design When designing a hotel spa, the benefits of a thermal suite go beyond providing guests with a great...

Supplier News / 05.01.2021

Hi-Fi by Gessi wins BoY Award for design excellence

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hi-Fi by Gessi wins BoY Award for design excellence The innovative Hi-Fi shower system by Gessi wins The Boy Award for pushing the boundaries...

News / 09.12.2020

RAKxa, a revolutionary wellness retreat in Bangkok, opens its doors

By: Hamish Kilburn

RAKxa, a revolutionary wellness retreat in Bangkok, opens its doors The new 'integrative wellness and medical retreat, RAKxa, has opened its doors to guests...

Feature / 05.12.2020

How a rise in wellness & wellbeing is inspiring new evolutions in the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

How a rise in wellness & wellbeing is inspiring new evolutions in the bathroom In light of recent events, people are increasingly open to...

News / 01.12.2020

Speakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Speakers announced for first Hotel Designs LIVE event in 2021 Following two successful events, Hotel Designs LIVE will return on February 23, 2021, with...

Feature / 09.11.2020

Case study: taking Champneys Mottram Hall into a new design era

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: taking Champneys Mottram Hall into a new design era Sparcstudio, an independent, creative design studio with a reputation for excellence in the...

Supplier News / 14.09.2020

Product watch: N.A.P (Neuron Activation Pod) by WellTek

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: N.A.P (Neuron Activation Pod) by WellTek WellTek, the leading London-based furniture company, has introduced N.A.P (Neuron Activation Pod) to the UK from...

Feature / 10.09.2020

“Fit is the new sexy,” and it’s here to stay in hospitality!

By: Hamish Kilburn

“Fit is the new sexy,” and it’s here to stay in hospitality! In an exclusive editorial to celebrate the upcoming 'WELLNESS' concept coming to...

Feature / 03.09.2020

Bathoom wellness // How to take a wet room project to the next level

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bathoom wellness // How to take a wet room project to the next level One of the most apparent changes in the post-pandemic world...

Video / 22.07.2020

IN VIDEO: Parkside’s discussion about colour & wellbeing

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN VIDEO: Parkside’s discussion about colour & wellbeing To officially mark the launch of the brand's new Matrix collection, Parkside Architectural Tiles invited editor...

Supplier News / 20.07.2020

Gessi unveils holistic Architectural Wellness program

By: Hamish Kilburn

Gessi unveils holistic Architectural Wellness program Gessi Architectural Wellness is a revolutionary concept, which allows the customer to immerse emotionally in the fusion of...

Feature / 16.07.2020

Hotel Designs LIVE – what you missed

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs LIVE – what you missed The debut Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place during lockdown on June 23, broadcasted four engaging virtual...

Feature / 14.07.2020

Enter UK Bathrooms Design Awards today!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Enter UK Bathrooms Design Awards today! UK Bathrooms, one of the leading online store for premium designer bathroom products, has launched the UK Bathrooms...

Supplier News / 06.07.2020

Wellness is boundless with Rainfinity by hansgrohe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wellness is boundless with Rainfinity by hansgrohe The bold innovative qualities of Rainfinity by Hansgrohe have taken wellness in the bathroom up a notch...

Feature / 12.06.2020

Why luxury spa linens need a lighter touch to be sustainable

By: Hamish Kilburn

Why luxury spa linens need a lighter touch to be sustainable With less than two weeks until it explores 'wellness post-pandemic' in Hotel Designs...

Interview / 22.05.2020

5 Minutes With: Talking modern spas with designer Beverley Bayes

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 Minutes With: Talking modern spas with designer Beverley Bayes With pools and spas dominating the headlines on Hotel Designs this month, editor Hamish...

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...

Feature / 15.05.2020

FEATURE: What roles do outdoor pools and spas play in tented camps?

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: What roles do outdoor pools and spas play in tented camps? As Hotel Designs continues to metaphorically bathe in the topic of Pools...

Supplier News / 13.05.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: TOTO’s weightless bathing experience

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: TOTO’s weightless bathing experience TOTO offers a health-promoting and meditative bathing experience... In Japan, a bath is said to be where you...

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 / 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

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 / 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...

Feature / 25.03.2020

IN PICTURES: Kagi Maldives Spa Island reveals all ahead of opening

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Kagi Maldives Spa Island reveals all ahead of opening The 1,500-square-metre wellness centre is slated to open in the Maldives’ North Male...

News / 20.03.2020

Hart Miller Design completes new landmark Cornwall spa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hart Miller Design completes new landmark Cornwall spa The award-winning Mullion Cove Hotel on Cornwall’s Lizard peninsula has opened a landmark new spa, designed...

News / 03.03.2020

MEET UP London announces headline speakers

By: Hamish Kilburn

MEET UP London announces headline speakers MEET UP London, under the theme 'Inspiring Creativity', will welcome two award-winning visionaries to explore the concept of...

News / 17.02.2020

Center Parcs unveils luxury spa following £6m refurbishment

By: Hamish Kilburn

Center Parcs unveils luxury spa following £6m refurbishment Design consultancy firm Sparcstudio collaborated with Center Parcs on one of the UK’s most highly anticipated spa...

Feature / 13.02.2020

FIRST LOOK: Inside the Maldives’ next-gen wellness hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

FIRST LOOK: Inside the Maldives’ next-gen wellness hotel Kagi Maldives Spa Island will harbour a 360-degree wellness experience, complete with a teardrop-shaped floating yoga...

Feature / 22.01.2020

MINIVIEW: The Spa at South Lodge

By: Hamish Kilburn

MINIVIEW: The Spa at South Lodge Following a thread of rave consumer reviews, Hotel Designs travels to the scenic countryside of West Sussex to...

News / 07.01.2020

Hilton Dalaman to launch swim-up pool villas

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hilton Dalaman to launch swim-up pool villas The hotel in Dalaman, Turkey, will expand its accommodation by opening new lake house rooms and villas...

News / 06.12.2019

COMO Cocoa Island reopens in the Maldives

By: Hamish Kilburn

COMO Cocoa Island reopens in the Maldives The iconic resort in the Maldives makes a powerful statement about luxury to enhance simplicity, wellness and...

Supplier News / 31.10.2019

The integral design element inside the Spa of the Year

By: Hamish Kilburn

The integral design element inside the Spa of the Year Following Marienlyst Strandhotel recently winning Danish Beauty Award's 'Spa of the Year' category, Hotel...

Feature / 18.10.2019

Latest concept in hotel wellness design is the Five-Star Bedroom Spa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Latest concept in hotel wellness design is the Five-Star Bedroom Spa The five-star private spa by Starpool is the latest concept in hotel wellness...

Supplier News / 18.10.2019

Parkside delivers custom programme for health and wellbeing project

By: Hamish Kilburn

Parkside delivers custom programme for health and wellbeing project London’s iconic premium health and fitness club, Harbour Club Chelsea, has undergone an extensive refurbishment...

News / 09.09.2019

Goa is about to welcome a 17-key luxury hotel designed to shelter holistic wellbeing

By: Hamish Kilburn

Goa is about to welcome a 17-key luxury hotel designed to shelter holistic wellbeing Slated to open in early 2020, Kings Mansion, Goa will combine heritage,...

In Conversation With / 01.07.2019

In Conversation With: Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels With a Dubai debut around the corner, Corinthia Hotels is strategically expanding its luxury arm...

News / 24.04.2019

‘Fittest hotel in the world’ to arrive in New York

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘Fittest hotel in the world’ to arrive in New York Fitness and lifestyle brand Equinox will open its first hotel in June. The 212-key...

/ 02.01.2019

Could this be 2019’s hottest new wellness spa hotel?

By: Hamish Kilburn

As we continue to focusing the spotlight on Hotel Openings and Spas, a new spa hotel in Alvor, slated to open in June 2019,…

/ 23.06.2016

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Kaplankaya, Turkey opens

By: Daniel Fountain

Set on a spectacular peninsula on the Aegean Coast, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya will be the anchor of an exclusive waterfront development…