Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a look at the 2021 completed transformation of Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid.
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The big interview: Karen Hay, founder and creative director, INdulge Design
INdulge Design’s founder and creative director, Karen Hay, talks to TOPHOTELPROJECTS about her journey in hospitality design.
Launch date announced for Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach
The all-suite resort in Oxnard, California is set to reopen fully transformed after a multi-million-dollar restoration.
Hyatt brands make their mark in Stratford
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House have made their official debut at Westfield Stratford City in London.
Anantara announces plans for resort in China’s Anji County
Featuring stunning architecture by Meng Fanhao of Line+ Studio, Anantara Anji Resort will feature 162 guestrooms and an inviting spa when it opens its doors in 2024.
St Regis lined up for UK debut
Following the £90 million redevelopment of an existing property, The St Regis London will showcase the work of Peter Newman-Earp of Morrison Design and Richmond International.
Kimpton reveals plans for Denver Tech Center’s first boutique hotel
Showcasing the work of KGD Architecture and Kara Mann, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ 190-key newbuild scheme will launch in the Mile High City in early 2024.
The big interview: Joey Goei-Jones, design director, GDC Group
GDC Group’s design director meets our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss the hospitality interior design studio’s work and how Covid has changed client expectations.
Design concept: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a look inside Kimpton’s art-inspired hotel in the Thai capital, which opened its doors to much fanfare in late 2020.
Pendry Newport Beach to begin welcoming guests in summer 2023
Montage International and Eagle Four Partners have announced plans to transform an existing property in California, with help from the likes of WATG, Studio Munge and Burton Studio.
Design showcase: Top five coworking spaces
In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider hotels from Berlin to New York that have successfully created inviting areas for guests to do business while on the move.
Design vision: Maria Garcia-Arribas of Bar Studio
Maria Garcia-Arribas, director of Bar Studio’s new Madrid office, talks about the challenge of establishing the hospitality design practice in Europe in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Design concept: Beckett Locke, Dublin
A TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a closer look at a new aparthotel in the Irish capital featuring three F&B concepts by Alan Clancy’s hospitality company NolaClan.
Mandarin Oriental reveals ambitious Costa Navarino plans
A stellar design team that includes Tombazis & Associates Architects and K-Studio has been tasked with bringing to life Mandarin Oriental’s first scheme in Greece.
Design showcase: Top five complementary colour schemes
In partnership with TOPHOTELDESIGN, we highlight stylish properties from Dublin to Nashville filled with handsome hues that work in perfect harmony together.
Stylish Thompson hotel debuts in Denver’s LoDo neighbourhood
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of a 216-key property, featuring interiors by Parts and Labor Design, under the Thompson Hotels brand in the Mile High City.
The big interview: James Dilley, head of hospitality and interior design, Jestico + Whiles
Jestico + Whiles’ director talks exclusively to our editor-in-chief Richard Frost about his career in hotel design and the concept behind the extraordinary W Edinburgh.
One&Only resort and residential community planned for Montana
Kerzner and Lone Mountain Land Company are collaborating on the creation of the Olson Kundig-designed One&Only Moonlight Basin at the iconic Big Sky ski resort.
Design concept: Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a closer look at the biophilic design showcased in the flagship property of Capella Hotel Group’s new lifestyle brand.
Soon-to-open Conrad Los Angeles now accepting reservations
The 305-room luxury hotel development, featuring interiors by Tara Bernerd & Partners, has started taking bookings for stays from the beginning of June 2022 onwards.
Design showcase: Top five designs with arches
We take a look at stylish hotel projects from London to Brisbane that really raise the bar with their elegant arches in the latest instalment of our collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Kimpton reveals details of newbuild scheme in Atlanta
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced the name and general manager of its forthcoming property, which will boast interiors by Studio 11 Design, in Georgia’s state capital.
The big interview: Neil Andrew, head of hospitality, Perkins&Will
Perkins&Will’s head of hospitality sits down with our editor-in-chief Richard Frost to discuss how designers can help the hotel business successfully transition towards net zero.
Design concept: L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa, The Seychelles
A luxurious 25-key resort featuring a spa, Creole-inspired dining and a private marina for superyachts is the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
HEI Hotels to manage upcoming Kimpton property in Georgia
True North Companies has chosen HEI Hotels & Resorts as the management company for a new boutique hotel in Roswell, which will feature interiors from Sims Patrick Studio.
Westin debuts in UK with contemporary scheme in London
Marriott International’s wellness-oriented hotel brand has entered a new market after launching a stylish riverside property designed by Dexter Moren Associates.
Campbell House celebrates one-year anniversary
Campbell House is celebrating its first year in business. A passionate collective of players who know they are stronger from their journey together, keep their eye to the horizon and focus on their true goal of creating great guest experiences.
Design showcase: Top five nooks
Size isn’t everything as we take a look at five hotels whose creative use of small spaces delivers big results in our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Interstate lands contract for forthcoming Manchester Airport hotel
Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division Interstate Hotels & Resorts has been named as the management company for a Dexter Moren Associates-designed Tribe scheme.
Design stories: Geneseo Inn, Paso Robles, California
Walter Scott Perry, founder and principal of Ecotech Design, explains how he used shipping containers to create stylish modular accommodation in California’s winegrowing heartlands.
Upper-upscale hotel in the Garden State unveils new look
With the help of Gensler, Hyatt Regency Morristown in New Jersey has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that involved transforming its public and private spaces.
Design concept: Kalesma Mykonos, Greece
Another TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we delve into the inspiration behind an attractive boutique hotel with 25 suites and two private villas in the Cyclades.
Wiesbaden welcomes IntercityHotel to the city
Deutsche Hospitality has entered Hessen’s state capital for the very first time with the opening of IntercityHotel Wiesbaden, a 216-room property with interiors by Matteo Thun.
LUMA Hotel San Francisco to open this March
The contemporary Hornberger + Worstell-designed property will open its doors in the rapidly evolving Mission Bay area, complete with large-scale installations by local artists.
Design showcase: Top five projects that master the use of natural light
In our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration, we examine five properties whose designers have cleverly used sunshine to add a whole new dimension to the guest experience.
Accor reveals plans for Vietnam’s first Fairmont city hotel
Fairmont Hanoi, showcasing the design talents of Perkins Eastman and Aston Design, will boast 241 luxury rooms, six F&B venues and a huge 1,000 sq m grand ballroom.
Washington DC to welcome city’s third AC Hotels property
AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard, featuring an Ellis Adams Group-designed restaurant and bar with views across the US Capitol Building, is due to open imminently.
Design concept: Swissôtel Kursaal Bern, Switzerland
We examine a modern and serene Swissôtel-branded scheme that’s ideally situated for conference delegates in our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Design showcase: Top five designs with neon lights
We shine a light on five properties whose creative teams are using neon to bring a real sense of dynamism to the guest experience in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration.
The big interview: Dexter Moren, founding director, Dexter Moren Associates
Dexter Moren Associates’ founding director talks to our editor-in-chief Richard Frost about the hospitality design practice’s current pipeline, window shakers and Tesla Powerwalls.
Plans revealed for Canada’s first Curio by Hilton hotel
Easton’s Group of Hotels is joining forces with a team that includes IBI Group, ERA Architects and Studio Munge to build a 392-key property in Toronto’s historic Distillery District.
New York City welcomes first Motto by Hilton hotel
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea, a 42-storey newbuild designed by Stonehill Taylor, is the Virginia-headquartered hospitality company’s inaugural lifestyle hotel in the Big Apple.
Kimpton makes its mark in Koh Samui
Showcasing the work of P49 Deesign, the new Kimpton Kitalay Samui in Thailand combines rustic wooden elements crafted from driftwood with local artwork and an earthy palette.
Design concept: The Londoner
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a closer look at Edwardian Hotels London’s stylish newbuild in the heart of the UK capital – one of 2021’s most talked-about openings.
Design showcase: Top five modular designs
We explore how hotels from Alila, Aman and One&Only feature architecture and interiors with regularly repeating design elements in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration.
Marriott to introduce Le Méridien to Penang
Designed by SA Architects, Le Méridien Penang Airport off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula is due to begin construction later this year with a view to opening in 2026.
Shangri-La launches Beijing hotel ahead of Winter Olympics
Showcasing an innovative design concept by Lissoni Casal Ribeiro, Shangri-La Shougang Park, Beijing celebrates the city’s industrial heritage by successfully overhauling an old power plant.
Design concept: Buckle Street Studios by Locke, London
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive goes inside this new outpost by Locke, Edyn’s lifestyle aparthotel brand, just a short walk away from the Tower of London.
The Luxury Collection debuts in Australia with Hobart opening
A heritage reconstruction of former state government offices, The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart has been brought to life by a talented team that includes fjmtstudio and JPDC.
Design showcase: Top ten humorous details
As part of our ongoing partnership with TOPHOTELDESIGN, we take a light-hearted look at funny features within hotels that are designed to make us all smile.
Staycity ramps up its presence in Dublin
Aparthotel operator Staycity has opened a 142-key scheme designed by DTA Architects near Trinity College Dublin in the heart of the Irish capital.
Manchester’s £45m Clayton Hotel reaches practical completion
Main contractor Russell WBHO has handed over the scheme, which features the work of Stephenson Hamilton Risley Studio and Leach Rhodes Walker, to Dalata Hotel Group.
Design concept: Chapter Roma
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we go inside a 42-key hotel designed by Tristan Plessis Studio as a vibrant creative hub in the heart of the Italian capital.
Hyatt Centric opens in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood
Designed by Sawyer & Company in collaboration with The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta boasts 218 guestrooms and two chef-led dining concepts.
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Design concept: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a look at the 2021 completed transformation of Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid.
The big interview: Karen Hay, founder and creative director, INdulge Design
INdulge Design’s founder and creative director, Karen Hay, talks to TOPHOTELPROJECTS about her journey in hospitality design.
Launch date announced for Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach
The all-suite resort in Oxnard, California is set to reopen fully transformed after a multi-million-dollar restoration.
Hyatt brands make their mark in Stratford
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House have made their official debut at Westfield Stratford City in London.
Design Concept: Kingsland Locke, Dalston
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive looks inside the 2021 launched Kingsland Locke aparthotel in Dalston, London.
Auckland welcomes rural DoubleTree by Hilton hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka is now open near the New Zealand Bloodstock sales pavilion in the south of Auckland, New Zealand.
Design showcase: Top 5 designs with bamboo
In collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN, we take a look at five inspiring hotel designs using bamboo.
Design Concept: The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive goes inside the 2021-opened Fellows House hotel in Cambridge.
Meliá to celebrate grand opening in Chiang Mai this April
Meliá Chiang Mai will open as the first five-star property to debut in this city of northern Thailand since the onset of the pandemic.
Design showcase: Top 5 designs with stone
In collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN, we shine a light on five outstanding hotel designs featuring stone.
Bulgaria to welcome its first MGallery hotel this spring
The Emporium Plovdiv – MGallery is to make its debut this spring in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.
Marriott to open group’s first luxury safari lodge in Africa
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges Ltd to develop JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge.
Design concept: Jaz in the City Vienna
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive shines a light on the 2021-completed music-inspired Jaz in the City Vienna.
Four Seasons to open new hotel in historic area of Saudi Arabia
Four Seasons and Diriyah Gate Development Authority, developers of the Diriyah master plan, are working together on the creation of this new hotel.
Design showcase: Top five designs in blue
Our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN looks at five stand-out properties distinguished by the colour blue.
Hilton to enter Cannes with Canopy by Hilton hotel
Canopy by Hilton Cannes is on track to opening spring 2023 in the coastal city’s Le Suquet neighbourhood.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to debut June 2022
The UK’s first Virgin Hotels property is to open this June in Edinburgh, with reservations now open ahead of its debut.
Crawford Hoying and Shaner Hotels announce plans for Hotel Celare
Real estate developer Crawford Hoying and hotel owner, operator and developer Shaner Hotels are working together on the creation of a new hotel in Ohio.
Denver welcomes Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek is now hosting its first guests in the Mile High City.
Design concept: Hotel June, LA
A relaxed lifestyle property celebrating Southern Californian culture and design, Proper Hospitality’s Hotel June is the focus for our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
Silicon Valley welcomes new Autograph Collection scheme
Featuring stylish design by Gabellini Sheppard, the 186-key Tetra Hotel, Autograph Collection in the attractive Californian city of Sunnyvale is now up and running.
Design showcase: Top five musical designs
In our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN, we take a closer look at five stylish hotels around the world that effortlessly hit all the right notes.
Hotel Indigo opens for business on Wall Street
The first guests are now being welcomed at Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown – Wall Street, which sports attractive interiors by Gene Kaufman Architect PC, in the Big Apple’s Financial District.
JW Marriott opens luxury resort and spa in Bengaluru
Showcasing the work of Thomas Associates Architects and HBA – Singapore, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa has launched in one of India’s biggest cities.