HL Lim, founder and principal partner of LTW Designworks, reflects back on his first ever hospitality project, his time as a painter and his enduring passion for interior design.
Design
Design concept: Zannier Hotels Sonop, Namibia
We examine the breathtaking concept behind Zannier Hotels Sonop, brought to life by a team that included Zannier Hotels and Geraldine Dohogne – Beyond Design.
W Melbourne starts welcoming guests
Brought to life by architecture and interior design firm Hachem, W Melbourne is a new luxury lifestyle hotel with a fun design aesthetic.
Eye-catching designs unveiled for Saudi Arabia’s Coral Bloom concept
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has launched the nature-inspired vision for a Foster + Partners-designed luxury scheme featuring no fewer than 11 hotels.
Design concept: Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
We take a closer look at this magnificent Bulgari hotel, showcasing the work of high-profile names like Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Kaldewei.
JW Marriott hits key milestone with the opening of its 100th hotel
Featuring the work of Nicholas Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates and Champalimaud Design, the 100th JW Marriott property worldwide is an impressive addition to Florida’s hospitality scene.
Design stories: Commons Building, Camp Sarika, Utah
John Spencer, studio director at Selldorf Architects, discusses his team’s involvement in bringing to life ambitious plans to create a remote desert getaway.
Design stories: Tented Pavilions, Camp Sarika, Utah
Graeme Labe, principal and managing director at Luxury Frontiers, reveals all about the design firm’s work on a spectacular desert retreat.
Margaritaville Beach Hotel Jacksonville Beach starts welcoming guests
Created by McBride Design, Margaritaville’s dazzling new 202-key property in the Sunshine State boasts exceptional ocean views.
Breaking news: Wilson Associates files for bankruptcy and liquidation
One of the world’s most high-profile interior design firms, Wilson Associates, has filed for bankruptcy and liquidation, blaming the impact of Covid19 on business.
Design concept: Staybridge Suites London – Heathrow Bath Road
We look inside London’s recently opened Staybridge Suites hotel, where the interior design of Studio Mica is complemented by furniture from Parla.
Aedas appoints Ignacio Gomez as global design principal
International practice Aedas has announced that Ignacio Gomez, a high-profile figure across the Middle East, has been made a global design principal.
Beth Campbell launches interior design firm
Former Wilson Associates CEO Beth Campbell has started her own full-service interior design firm, Campbell House, with a bold vision to revolutionise the industry.
Mövenpick celebrates inaugural hotel in Australia
Showcasing the design talents of Jaws Architects and Greymatters, Mövenpick Hotel Hobart draws inspiration from the natural beauty of Tasmania.
Design concept: Alex Lake Zürich
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we turn the spotlight on a beautiful waterfront boutique hotel with architecture from Marazzi + Paul Architekten, interior design from BradyWilliams and lighting from Chelsom.
Kimpton set to make its debut in France
Featuring contributions from Charles Zana and Humbert & Poyet, Kimpton St Honoré Paris will introduce the French hospitality scene to one of IHG’s most prestigious luxury brands.
Design concept: Grantley Hall, UK
We take a closer look at Grantley Hall, a grade II*-listed country-house hotel in the Yorkshire Dales whose fine-dining restaurant has just won a Michelin star, for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn to open in spring 2021
Due to launch in late spring 2021, the 287-room Ace Hotel Brooklyn will showcase outstanding design from Stonehill Taylor and Roman and Williams.
Ultra-luxury Rosewood Rome hotel to open in 2023
An impressive team, including the likes of Antirion SGR, Colliers International, Jacobs and Bar Studio, is coming together to bring Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Italy’s capital.
Design stories: Scandic CPH Strandpark, Copenhagen
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, Niclas Makowsky, lead architect at Koncept, sheds light on Scandic’s newbuild hotel near Copenhagen Airport, currently under construction and due to open in March 2021.
Four Seasons’ Napa Valley resort to open in early spring
Featuring stunning design from Erin Martin and HBA, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley in California is nearing completion.
Design concept: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
We explore Mandarin Oriental’s spectacular outpost in Dubai, showcasing significant contributions from the likes of DAR, DesignWilkes, Silverfox Studios and Kaldewei, in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Grand Universe Lucca joins Autograph Collection after revamp
Fresh from a multimillion-pound renovation led by Archea Associati, a boutique property in Tuscany has joined Marriott’s prestigious Autograph Collection Hotels brand.
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Cordis makes its debut in Hangzhou [Infographic]
The new HBA-designed Cordis hotel boasts 186 keys, plus a varied F&B offering, 600 sq m pillarless grand ballroom and indoor swimming pool.
Egypt welcomes the much-anticipated St Regis Cairo
St Regis has landed in Egypt’s bustling capital with an extravagant 39-storey offering designed by Michael Graves.
Design vision: Luca Franco of Luxury Frontiers
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, Luca Franco, founder and CEO of Luxury Frontiers, gives us a fascinating insight into his career.
Curio Collection set to debut on the Greek island of Crete
Hilton Worldwide’s Curio Collection has added The Royal Senses Resort Crete, a 179-room newbuild hotel, to its expanding global portfolio.
Ritz-Carlton Reserve enters Japan with luxury ski-in/ski-out resort [Construction Report]
Japan’s northern Hokkaido island is now home to Higashiyama Niseko Village, the country’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Milano to undergo ambitious transformation
Four Seasons’ lavish Milan outpost has closed to enable a stellar design team to embark on a property-wide renovation.
Design concept: Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
We check out Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s four-star property in The Liberties area of Dublin, which boasts architecture and interior design by Mola Architecture and furniture by Parla.
Eye-popping property reopens as Singapore’s first ‘garden-in-a-hotel’
The new-look Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay is a masterpiece of biophilic design, boasting 370 sq m of lush gardens.
2021 hotlist: The Middle East’s top five hotel openings
Almost 230 hotel projects will complete across the Middle East in 2021 including eye-catching schemes from Hilton and Swissôtel.
Aman New York set to open in spring 2021
Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, Aman New York is preparing to welcome guests from the spring of 2021 onwards.
Portola Hotel & Spa reopens after multimillion-dollar renovation
A prominent hotel in Monterey, California has completed a major revamp with the help of design experts at RoseBernard Studio.
Six Senses shares design concept for new Caribbean resort
Six Senses La Sagesse, the brand’s debut Caribbean resort, is set to open in Grenada in late 2022, featuring 56 guestrooms.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square makes its debut
The 249-room Marybelone hotel, which showcases the work of David Collins Studio and Make Architects among others, has welcomed its first guests.
WATG names new president and CEO
Prominent design firm WATG has appointed David D Moore as its new president and CEO, succeeding Anthony Mallows who has led the firm since 2017.
Thompson Hotels checks into newly restored Dallas landmark
A spectacular new Thompson Hotels property has opened as part of the US$460 million redevelopment of the First National Bank Tower, with help from the likes of Todd Interiors, Interiors Ltd and Merriman Anderson Architects.
Sage Hospitality to open baseball-inspired hotel in spring 2021
Sage Hospitality Group has announced that The Rally Hotel will launch next to the home of the Colorado Rockies in the spring of 2021.
The Woodward to bolster Oetker Collection’s ranks in spring 2021
Following the historic transformation of a lakeside landmark, The Woodward is set to become Geneva’s first all-suite hotel.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando unveils upgraded rooms and suites
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has completed a refresh of its guest rooms and suites.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh unveils new-look rooms and suites
The rooms and suites at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre have undergone a stylish revamp, executed by HBA, that immerses guests in Saudi culture.
Project in focus: Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay
A beautiful new boutique hotel with residences, this upcoming Andaz resort designed by the likes of RAD Architecture and Modus Operandi.
Bell & Swift eyes growth opportunities following key hire
Glasgow-based studio Bell & Swift has brought in Colin Carswell, a former design manager at IHG, in a move that will help it take on additional projects and clients.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora completes property-wide update
The exclusive Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora in French Polynesia has finished a renovation programme, with help from San Francisco-based design studio BAMO.
Godfrey appointed president of interior design body SBID
Chris Godfrey, global principal of HBA Residential, has succeeded Tom Marquardt of Marquardt+ as the new president of the Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID).
AHEAD Europe 2020 winners announced
AHEAD, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design, has revealed the winners for its European edition via a digital ceremony.
W South Beach unveils dazzling results of US$30 million makeover
Miami Beach’s celebrity hotspot W South Beach has completed a US$30 million renovation that involved revamping its 408 oceanfront guest suites and introducing a 9,000 sq ft spa, with help from boutique design firm Urban Robot Associates.
Seaside Finolhu reopens following design-led transformation
Earning its status as the first Maldives resort to become a member of Design Hotels, Seaside Finolhu has now reopened after undergoing a dazzling property-wide upgrade overseen by Muza Lab.
AHEAD MEA 2020 winners announced
AHEAD, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design, has revealed the winners for its Middle East &Africa edition via a digital ceremony.
Ultra-luxury Amsterdam hotel to be managed by Rosewood
Rosewood has been chosen to manage a 134-key hotel in Amsterdam, which will be brought to life by Kentie & Partners, Studio Piet Boon, Studio Concrete, Sagrada and Piet Oudolf.
Southwest China buoyed by the debut of W Chengdu
W Chengdu, which boasts 297 rooms and suites plus audacious visual flourishes from Glyph Design Studio, has opened its doors in Southwest China.
Design stories: Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô, Vietnam
Arnaud Zannier, CEO of Zannier Hotels, gives us the inside scoop on the creation of the trailblazing Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô.
Unique hotel celebrating female empowerment opens in Washington DC
The new Hotel Zena makes a powerful statement about gender equality, helped by iconic artworks of trailblazing congresswoman Shirley Anita Chisholm and the late supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Design vision: HL Lim of LTW Designworks
HL Lim, founder and principal partner of LTW Designworks, reflects back on his first ever hospitality project, his time as a painter and his enduring passion for interior design.
Design concept: Zannier Hotels Sonop, Namibia
We examine the breathtaking concept behind Zannier Hotels Sonop, brought to life by a team that included Zannier Hotels and Geraldine Dohogne – Beyond Design.
W Melbourne starts welcoming guests
Brought to life by architecture and interior design firm Hachem, W Melbourne is a new luxury lifestyle hotel with a fun design aesthetic.
Eye-catching designs unveiled for Saudi Arabia’s Coral Bloom concept
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has launched the nature-inspired vision for a Foster + Partners-designed luxury scheme featuring no fewer than 11 hotels.
Design concept: Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
We take a closer look at this magnificent Bulgari hotel, showcasing the work of high-profile names like Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Kaldewei.
JW Marriott hits key milestone with the opening of its 100th hotel
Featuring the work of Nicholas Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates and Champalimaud Design, the 100th JW Marriott property worldwide is an impressive addition to Florida’s hospitality scene.
Design stories: Commons Building, Camp Sarika, Utah
John Spencer, studio director at Selldorf Architects, discusses his team’s involvement in bringing to life ambitious plans to create a remote desert getaway.
Design stories: Tented Pavilions, Camp Sarika, Utah
Graeme Labe, principal and managing director at Luxury Frontiers, reveals all about the design firm’s work on a spectacular desert retreat.
