In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we discover five spectacular retreats that eschew a cookie-cutter approach and instead present a distinctly handcrafted look and feel.
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Fairmont Taghazout Bay opens on Morocco’s golden shores
Showcasing the elegant design of Dallas-headquartered firm HKS and local architect Abdessamad Achrai, Fairmont’s new resort spans 18 hectares of prime beachfront.
New-look Park Hyatt Toronto to reopen in September 2021
Park Hyatt Toronto is gearing up for a triumphant return following the completion of a major renovation programme, which includes the introduction of new interiors by Studio Munge.
Vera Bradley co-founder’s hotel opens in Indiana
The Bradley, created by the fashion brand’s co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Provenance, has launched in Fort Wayne with stylish interiors by Dutch East Design.
Design concept: nhow Amsterdam RAI
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive focuses on the 2020-opened nhow Amsterdam RAI, which features three huge triangular structures celebrating the city’s multicultural spirit.
Hyatt makes stylish debut on Thailand’s Koh Samui
The new Hyatt Regency Koh Samui showcases outstanding design by Smith Obayawat of OBA, Pongthep Sagulku of August and Wannaporn Phornprapha of P Landscape.
Eco-friendly 1 Hotel Toronto prepares for summer debut
Reservations have opened for a new sustainability-focused property, created by a team that includes David Rockwell of Rockwell Group, SH Hotels & Resorts and Mohari Hospitality.
Design showcase: Top five textures
We run the rule over five international hotels with a real feel for how interesting textures can elevate the look and feel of a space in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
The Westley Hotel debuts in Calgary
Calgary’s newest boutique property, The Westley Hotel, has opened in the downtown Eau Claire neighbourhood following the transformation of an existing five-storey property by Frank.
New flagship Fairmont hotel set to land in Xiamen
A stellar design team that includes Foster + Partners, Cheng Chung Design and SWA Group will help Accor and Xiamen Airlines create a 31-floor landmark hotel in south-east China.
Design concept: DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a closer look at DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti, which recently reopened following a major refurbishment by THDP.
Design showcase: Top five bird’s eye views
We take a look at five outstanding examples of top-down photography within the luxury hotel sector in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Pendry Manhattan West to debut this September
Reservations are now open for the Pendry Manhattan West scheme, which will feature 164 rooms and contemporary interiors by Gachot Studios, ahead of its September 2021 launch.
The regal Matild Palace opens in Budapest
The Luxury Collection’s latest hotel has launched following a five-year transformation led by interior designer Maria Vafiadis of MKV Design and local architects Péter Dajka and Puhl Antal.
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront opens in Maine
Brought to life by a design team that includes Baskervill, HKS and Ealain Studios, Hilton Worldwide’s first lifestyle hotel in New England is located in Portland’s Old Port neighbourhood.
The Pavilions launches Explorar brand
The Hong Kong-headquartered boutique hotel group has unveiled its new brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, which promises to deliver authentic and social travel experiences.
Design concept: Book1 Design Hostel, Denmark
Brøchner Hotels’ new library-turned-design hostel Book1, centrally located in the Danish city of Aarhus, is the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Design showcase: Top five tile uses
We explore five hospitality schemes that have really managed to capture the public imagination thanks to their daring use of tiles in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Staycity opening Manchester aparthotel to capitalise on pent-up demand
A new SimpsonHaugh-designed scheme is set to launch in Manchester, as Staycity revealed that occupancy rates in the city are significantly outperforming the UK average.
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos opens at Grace Bay
Occupying an idyllic spot in Providenciales, this Coleman Partners Architects-designed resort combines the natural beauty of its location with the Ritz-Carlton brand’s legendary service.
Accor signs new Fairmont hotel in Saudi Arabia
The French hospitality group will increase its footprint in the Middle East after striking a deal to open Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar within the Ajdan Waterfront mixed-use development.
Viceroy makes European debut in Serbia
LA-based hospitality company Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has expanded with the launch of a stylish Serbian property designed by WATG and its interiors studio Wimberly Interiors.
Design concept: W Ibiza
Clever design embracing Ibiza’s eclectic roots has made the 2019-completed W Ibiza in Santa Eulalia del Río the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
History-inspired Hyatt Centric hotel opens in Charlotte
Designed by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, the 175-room Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte draws heavily on the heritage of North Carolina’s largest city.
LA welcomes design-led Le Méridien hotel
The highly anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, brought to life by a team that includes Linda Snyder Associates and AO Architects, has debuted after a three-year build.
No-expense-spared Hyde hotel lined up for Dubai
With help from the likes of Ciarmoli Queda Studio and Tristan Plessis Studio, Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences plans to launch its first hotel outside the US in Dubai Business Bay.
Montréal welcomes dual-branded hotel scheme
Showcasing the work of Architex Group, Blazysgerard and Atelier Zebulon Perron, a dual-branded development in Québec’s largest city has now opened its doors.
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club to open in November
A makeover by Leo A Daly and ultra-luxurious amenities, including a fleet of private jets, promise to set this scheme apart as a truly exclusive Caribbean retreat.
Design concept: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
In a TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we highlight the locally inspired contemporary design flourishes evident throughout Germany’s first Andaz-branded hotel.
One Hundred Shoreditch to launch in autumn 2021
Lore Group will open a 258-room hotel on the former Ace Hotel London Shoreditch site, with creative director Jacu Strauss promising a design that “reflects how Shoreditch has evolved”.
Design stories: Zoku Copenhagen
In a TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, Concrete associate architect Maarten de Geus discusses the process of creating a Zoku hotel for digital nomads in the Danish capital.
Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte is now open
The Hyatt Centric brand has made its North Carolina debut with the opening of a locally inspired hotel in Charlotte, featuring architecture and interiors by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio.
Studio Carter reveals stylish Mondrian Gold Coast images
The design studio founded by acclaimed designer Robbyn Carter has unveiled interior renderings showing how the luxurious private residences will look at Mondrian Gold Coast.
Downtown LA Proper Hotel opens in landmark building
Proper Hospitality has launched its newest hotel, showcasing the talents of acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler, within a historic property in the City of Angels.
The Beatrice to open in Rhode Island this summer
In late summer 2021, Paolino Properties plans to launch a new boutique hotel in Providence, The Beatrice, that showcases the design expertise of ZDS Architecture & Interiors.
Design showcase: Top five black and white designs
Our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN focuses on hotels that deliberately avoid brighter hues in favour of striking black and white colour schemes.
Old Trafford cricket ground hotel extension secures green light
A BDP-designed scheme to add 100 rooms to a Hilton Garden Inn hotel and build a new grandstand at one of the world’s top cricket grounds has been awarded planning consent.
Scandic Landvetter plants its flag in Gothenburg
Showcasing an innovative design by Wingårdhs, this 223-key airport hotel’s exterior features 1,308 flags punched into aluminum sheeting to create a truly international atmosphere.
Ritz-Carlton makes highly anticipated Maldives debut
Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands features 100 luxurious villas set above crystal-clear waters or along a pristine white-sand beach.
Four Seasons Hotel Denver emerges from major revamp
Four Seasons Hotel Denver has reopened following a multimillion-dollar, seven-month renovation overseen by a design team from Marzipan.
Design concept: Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa, England
Providing an immersion into the Lake District National Park’s beauty, the ambitious revamp of Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Design stories: DumaTau and Little DumaTau, Botswana
Anomien Smith, director of architectural and interior design at Luxury Frontiers, discusses creating a sustainable retreat in southern Africa for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
New design studio launched by ex-Wilson Associates bosses
Following the closure of Wilson Associates, two former members of its Dubai management team have joined forces to launch a new interior design firm, Etherington, McLaughlin & Associates.
Design showcase: Top five patios
We take a closer look at five hotels with inviting patios that successfully pave the way for guests to venture outdoors in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN story.
Acclaimed restaurateur reveals Phoenix hotel plans
Sam Fox, who has opened more than 100 restaurants, is launching his first hotel with help from Nelsen Partners Architects, Berghoff Design Group and Judi Testani of Testani Design Troupe.
The Luxury Collection enters South Korea in style with Gangnam hotel
Designed by Humbert & Poyet, Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam combines modern aesthetics with timeless Korean features.
Campbell House opens a studio in Paris and welcomes new leadership
Campbell House, an interior design firm, announces the opening of La Maison, a new studio in Paris, and welcomes Gaelle Rioualen and Gwendoline Theodet.
Design concept: Gekko House, Frankfurt
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive shines a light on the sophisticated urban aesthetic of the 2020-completed Gekko House, part of the Tribute Portfolio hotel collection.
Design vision: Peter Joehnk of JOI-Design
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, JOI-Design founding partner Peter Joehnk talks about his love of working abroad, dreaming up new projects and fine dining.
Venice V Hotel set to launch in LA
Proper Hospitality has worked closely with Relativity Architects to bring its ambitious vision for the newly restored Venice V Hotel, located in one of LA’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, to life.
The Ritz-Carlton to expand Chinese footprint
Featuring premium interiors by GA Design, The Ritz-Carlton’s newest outpost will occupy the 62nd to 80th floors of a landmark tower in one of south-east China’s fastest growing cities.
The St Regis Bermuda Resort makes glamorous debut
Featuring architecture and interiors by OBMI, St Regis Hotels & Resorts’ latest outpost combines avant-garde Bermudian influences with the brand’s timeless appeal.
Kempinski hotel opens in China’s ‘City of Springs’
The debut of Kempinski Hotel Jinan, a luxurious 314-key property designed by Wimberly Interiors, marks Kempinski Hotels’ entry to China’s Shandong province.
Why Candia’s handmade mattresses upgrade boutique hotels’ and villas’ added value
In a world of mass production, Candia dares to be different based on our belief that there is only one way to produce a masterpiece: by hand! Because no machine can replace the skill, passion and dedication of a specialised creator.
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Design showcase: Top five handcrafted hotels
In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we discover five spectacular retreats that eschew a cookie-cutter approach and instead present a distinctly handcrafted look and feel.
Fairmont Taghazout Bay opens on Morocco’s golden shores
Showcasing the elegant design of Dallas-headquartered firm HKS and local architect Abdessamad Achrai, Fairmont’s new resort spans 18 hectares of prime beachfront.
New-look Park Hyatt Toronto to reopen in September 2021
Park Hyatt Toronto is gearing up for a triumphant return following the completion of a major renovation programme, which includes the introduction of new interiors by Studio Munge.
Vera Bradley co-founder’s hotel opens in Indiana
The Bradley, created by the fashion brand’s co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Provenance, has launched in Fort Wayne with stylish interiors by Dutch East Design.
Hyatt makes stylish debut on Thailand’s Koh Samui
The new Hyatt Regency Koh Samui showcases outstanding design by Smith Obayawat of OBA, Pongthep Sagulku of August and Wannaporn Phornprapha of P Landscape.
Eco-friendly 1 Hotel Toronto prepares for summer debut
Reservations have opened for a new sustainability-focused property, created by a team that includes David Rockwell of Rockwell Group, SH Hotels & Resorts and Mohari Hospitality.
Design showcase: Top five textures
We run the rule over five international hotels with a real feel for how interesting textures can elevate the look and feel of a space in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
The Westley Hotel debuts in Calgary
Calgary’s newest boutique property, The Westley Hotel, has opened in the downtown Eau Claire neighbourhood following the transformation of an existing five-storey property by Frank.
New flagship Fairmont hotel set to land in Xiamen
A stellar design team that includes Foster + Partners, Cheng Chung Design and SWA Group will help Accor and Xiamen Airlines create a 31-floor landmark hotel in south-east China.
Design concept: DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a closer look at DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti, which recently reopened following a major refurbishment by THDP.
Design showcase: Top five bird’s eye views
We take a look at five outstanding examples of top-down photography within the luxury hotel sector in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Pendry Manhattan West to debut this September
Reservations are now open for the Pendry Manhattan West scheme, which will feature 164 rooms and contemporary interiors by Gachot Studios, ahead of its September 2021 launch.
The regal Matild Palace opens in Budapest
The Luxury Collection’s latest hotel has launched following a five-year transformation led by interior designer Maria Vafiadis of MKV Design and local architects Péter Dajka and Puhl Antal.
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront opens in Maine
Brought to life by a design team that includes Baskervill, HKS and Ealain Studios, Hilton Worldwide’s first lifestyle hotel in New England is located in Portland’s Old Port neighbourhood.
The Pavilions launches Explorar brand
The Hong Kong-headquartered boutique hotel group has unveiled its new brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, which promises to deliver authentic and social travel experiences.
Design concept: Book1 Design Hostel, Denmark
Brøchner Hotels’ new library-turned-design hostel Book1, centrally located in the Danish city of Aarhus, is the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Design showcase: Top five tile uses
We explore five hospitality schemes that have really managed to capture the public imagination thanks to their daring use of tiles in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.
Staycity opening Manchester aparthotel to capitalise on pent-up demand
A new SimpsonHaugh-designed scheme is set to launch in Manchester, as Staycity revealed that occupancy rates in the city are significantly outperforming the UK average.
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos opens at Grace Bay
Occupying an idyllic spot in Providenciales, this Coleman Partners Architects-designed resort combines the natural beauty of its location with the Ritz-Carlton brand’s legendary service.
Accor signs new Fairmont hotel in Saudi Arabia
The French hospitality group will increase its footprint in the Middle East after striking a deal to open Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar within the Ajdan Waterfront mixed-use development.
Viceroy makes European debut in Serbia
LA-based hospitality company Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has expanded with the launch of a stylish Serbian property designed by WATG and its interiors studio Wimberly Interiors.
Design concept: W Ibiza
Clever design embracing Ibiza’s eclectic roots has made the 2019-completed W Ibiza in Santa Eulalia del Río the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
History-inspired Hyatt Centric hotel opens in Charlotte
Designed by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, the 175-room Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte draws heavily on the heritage of North Carolina’s largest city.
LA welcomes design-led Le Méridien hotel
The highly anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, brought to life by a team that includes Linda Snyder Associates and AO Architects, has debuted after a three-year build.
