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.
Europe
Canalside Moxy hotel opens in Utrecht
Marriott International has been buoyed by the launch of Moxy Utrecht, which features 172 rooms and a 100-seat terrace overlooking one of the Dutch city’s pretty canals.
Project of the Week: Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia
Crowned our latest Project of the Week, Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia aims to pay homage to the pretty Italian island, while reflecting the brand’s refined yet contemporary aesthetic.
Voco enters the Netherlands with 204-key opening
Dutch design and Voco’s signature style combine to great effect in this newly launched hotel in The Hague, located within an eye-catching former bank building in the Royal Quarter.
Leonardo Royal brand launches in Spain
First approved hotel after six years of construction stop in Barcelona: Leonardo Royal Barcelona Fira stands out with sustainable orientation.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel marketing – what separates winners from losers?
Hotels that boost investment in marketing will prosper when the recovery gathers pace, says Ines Barreiros, ecommerce and digital marketing manager at Guestcentric’s Lab division.
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.
Resident Hotels brings in Bailey as strategic advisor
David Bailey, senior adviser at CBRE and brand ambassador at HotStats, has joined Resident Hotels as strategic advisor of growth and expansion to support its ambitious development plans.
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Brand overview: Home2 Suites to add 70 hotels [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, extended-stay brand Home2 Suites by Hilton is planning to launch 70 schemes across North America and APAC.
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.
Pride of Britain Hotels appoints new CEO
Kalindi Juneja will join Pride of Britain Hotels, the 50-strong collection of independently owned hotels around Great Britain, from Relais & Châteaux in October 2021.
Hampton by Hilton London City on track for 2023 opening
Dominvs Group is on course to complete a new Hampton by Hilton hotel development in the UK capital in July 2023 after managing to avoid any pandemic-related delays.
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.
The Fellows House is now hosting guests in Cambridge
Cambridge’s first Curio Collection by Hilton property, The Fellows House is an apartment-style hotel that caters for both short and long stays in the famous university city.
Hilton makes a splash on Croatian coast
Hilton Worldwide is celebrating the opening of a premium resort hotel, featuring 132 rooms plus 62 villas and suites, in a picturesque spot on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast.
Stylish Hyatt Place hotel opens in London
The 280-key Hyatt Place London City East, managed by Cycas Hospitality, has marked its official opening as the third Hyatt Place property in the UK capital.
Hampton by Hilton opens in historic Canterbury
The new 129-key property, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division Interstate Hotels & Resorts, is located inside Canterbury’s famous city walls near the cathedral.
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.
Project in focus: Residence Inn by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn
This Residence Inn by Marriott hotel is one of two Marriott International-branded properties currently coming to fruition in Copenhagen’s new dockland district, Nordhavn.
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Country overview: 500 hotel schemes lined up for the UK [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, the UK hotel sector looks set for a busy few years, with London retaining its crown as the biggest growth market.
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.
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Region overview: 65,000 rooms to be added across Central and Eastern Europe [Infographic]
A search through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Central and Eastern Europe’s hotel development is being driven by major international players.
Expert’s Voice: An insider’s guide to Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brands
Phil Cordell, global category head of lifestyle brands at Hilton and global brand head of Canopy by Hilton, explains how the company is targeting this fast-growing category.
Project of the Week: Kimpton Rotterdam
Earmarked for Rotterdam’s historic Post building, this inspiring Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Design-led Meliá Frankfurt City opens in new skyscraper
Spanish hospitality company Meliá Hotels International has debuted its fourth property in Frankfurt and its first in the city under the fast-growing Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.
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.
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July 2021 overview: More than 40,000 rooms to launch this month [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the hotel industry has a busy month ahead, with particularly strong growth in Europe and North America.
Racing-themed Moxy Milton Keynes welcomes first guests
Marriott International’s Moxy brand has roared into Buckinghamshire’s largest town with the opening of Moxy Milton Keynes, just a few miles from the iconic Silverstone race track.
Coniston House
Situated in the rolling green hills of the Lake District lies Havwoods’ latest project – the exceptional Coniston House.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in June 2021
Milestone properties for Angsana, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Hyatt Regency make up this month’s pick of the world’s most notable hotel openings.
Europe welcomes its first Tapestry Collection hotel
The Spanish capital bears the distinction of hosting the inaugural European property for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand, the 46-room Atocha Hotel Madrid.
Soho House owner unveils $3bn flotation plan
The company behind brands like Soho House and The Ned in London has signalled its intention to float in a deal that will give the business a reported multibillion-dollar valuation.
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.
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Brand overview: Holiday Inn to grow portfolio by 80 properties [Infographic]
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that IHG’s Holiday Inn brand currently plans to open 80 new hotel schemes – half of which are in APAC.
Hyatt announces opening of 7Pines Resort Ibiza
This luxury clifftop resort signifies Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s entry into Ibiza and the European debut of the upper-upscale Destination by Hyatt brand.
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.
Winners of She Has A Deal are revealed
The winning entrants have been announced for a competition helping women embark on a career in hotel ownership and development.
Project in focus: Staycity Aparthotel Frankfurt Gateway Gardens
A new eight-storey aparthotel designed by HPP Architects is now taking shape within the Gateway Gardens commercial district at Frankfurt Airport.
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.
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.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens first hotel in Germany
The upscale brand has entered its 50th country with the launch of the 146-room DoubleTree by Hilton Frankfurt Niederrad, its inaugural German property.
Project in focus: Hotel Indigo Gibraltar
Marking Hotel Indigo’s debut in Gibraltar, this forthcoming IHG property will draw inspiration from its surroundings for a unique look and feel.
Expert’s Voice: How contactless technology is transforming the hospitality industry forever
Hotels must adapt to the fact that US consumers are increasingly embracing contactless technology, argues Liesl Smith, senior vice president of marketing at FreedomPay.
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.
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Brand overview: DoubleTree by Hilton to grow by 85 properties [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, DoubleTree by Hilton currently has 85 hotel schemes in its pipeline, with a strong focus on APAC.
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.
Europe
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.
Canalside Moxy hotel opens in Utrecht
Marriott International has been buoyed by the launch of Moxy Utrecht, which features 172 rooms and a 100-seat terrace overlooking one of the Dutch city’s pretty canals.
Project of the Week: Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia
Crowned our latest Project of the Week, Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia aims to pay homage to the pretty Italian island, while reflecting the brand’s refined yet contemporary aesthetic.
Voco enters the Netherlands with 204-key opening
Dutch design and Voco’s signature style combine to great effect in this newly launched hotel in The Hague, located within an eye-catching former bank building in the Royal Quarter.
Expert’s Voice: Hotel marketing – what separates winners from losers?
Hotels that boost investment in marketing will prosper when the recovery gathers pace, says Ines Barreiros, ecommerce and digital marketing manager at Guestcentric’s Lab division.
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.
Resident Hotels brings in Bailey as strategic advisor
David Bailey, senior adviser at CBRE and brand ambassador at HotStats, has joined Resident Hotels as strategic advisor of growth and expansion to support its ambitious development plans.
Brand overview: Home2 Suites to add 70 hotels [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, extended-stay brand Home2 Suites by Hilton is planning to launch 70 schemes across North America and APAC.
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.
Pride of Britain Hotels appoints new CEO
Kalindi Juneja will join Pride of Britain Hotels, the 50-strong collection of independently owned hotels around Great Britain, from Relais & Châteaux in October 2021.
Hampton by Hilton London City on track for 2023 opening
Dominvs Group is on course to complete a new Hampton by Hilton hotel development in the UK capital in July 2023 after managing to avoid any pandemic-related delays.
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.
The Fellows House is now hosting guests in Cambridge
Cambridge’s first Curio Collection by Hilton property, The Fellows House is an apartment-style hotel that caters for both short and long stays in the famous university city.
Hilton makes a splash on Croatian coast
Hilton Worldwide is celebrating the opening of a premium resort hotel, featuring 132 rooms plus 62 villas and suites, in a picturesque spot on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast.
Stylish Hyatt Place hotel opens in London
The 280-key Hyatt Place London City East, managed by Cycas Hospitality, has marked its official opening as the third Hyatt Place property in the UK capital.
Hampton by Hilton opens in historic Canterbury
The new 129-key property, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division Interstate Hotels & Resorts, is located inside Canterbury’s famous city walls near the cathedral.
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.
Project in focus: Residence Inn by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn
This Residence Inn by Marriott hotel is one of two Marriott International-branded properties currently coming to fruition in Copenhagen’s new dockland district, Nordhavn.
Country overview: 500 hotel schemes lined up for the UK [Infographic]
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, the UK hotel sector looks set for a busy few years, with London retaining its crown as the biggest growth market.
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.
Region overview: 65,000 rooms to be added across Central and Eastern Europe [Infographic]
A search through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Central and Eastern Europe’s hotel development is being driven by major international players.
Expert’s Voice: An insider’s guide to Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brands
Phil Cordell, global category head of lifestyle brands at Hilton and global brand head of Canopy by Hilton, explains how the company is targeting this fast-growing category.
