Hospitality
How a leopard, a bowler hat, and four forgotten Londoners became the brand identity for The Derby London City.
The Derby London City, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel on Great Tower Street, brings a new kind of hospitality to London’s Square Mile, rooted not in the area’s modern financial reputation, but in the older traditions of guild craftsmanship and civic duty. Opened in April 2026, the 234-room property overlooks St Dunstan in the… Read More >
Beyond the Blue: Studio Sixty7 on Designing a Deeper Sense of Place in the Maldives
The Maldives has an instantly recognisable visual identity: turquoise lagoons, white sand and an architecture of escape. For Studio Sixty7, designing hospitality interiors here means looking beyond these familiar images to explore a richer story of landscape, culture, craft and local life. Across projects for Sun Siyam at Iru Fushi, Olhuveli and Vilu Reef, the… Read More >
Hypnos Brings Restful Family Luxury to The Ickworth
Set within 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland, The Ickworth has long been one of Suffolk’s most distinctive family hotels. Part of the Luxury Family Hotels group, the Grade I listed estate has now reopened following a thoughtful restoration, unveiling a beautifully reimagined experience for families seeking space to reconnect, moments to savour and memories… Read More >
Continental Europe’s First Taj Hotel Debuts in Frankfurt with Majestic Grandeur from JOI-Design
The sumptuous vibrancy of India meets the classic refinement of continental Europe in one majestic form: the Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt has now opened its doors. Over a three-year period, interior architecture studio JOI-Design worked on the transformation of the renowned Hessischer Hof located on the grounds of ancient Germany royalty, the Hessian Landgraves. The… Read More >
Collaboration, Precision and Partnership: How Abbey Glass and County Contractors Delivered Bespoke Mirror Solutions for The Hoxton Shoreditch
In commercial interiors, the success of a project is rarely defined by a single supplier or contractor. Instead, it is the result of a carefully coordinated partnership between designers, manufacturers and installers, all working towards the same vision. As hospitality interiors continue to evolve, demanding increasingly bespoke finishes and integrated design features, these collaborative relationships… Read More >
A-nrd completes Arthouse Glasgow, a thoughtfully imperfect design hotel within a restored 19th century Scottish landmark
Award winning interior architecture and design studio A-nrd has completed Arthouse Glasgow, a 76 key lifestyle hotel set within a restored 19th century listed building on Bath Street in the heart of Glasgow. Owned and developed by Oberland, the project marks the debut hotel for the British hospitality brand and sees the London based multidisciplinary… Read More >
Hypnos Brings Restorative Sleep to Zannier Île de Bendor
Located just 300 metres off the coast of Bandol, Provence, Zannier Île de Bendor marks the revival of one of the Côte d’Azur’s most distinctive private islands. Originally brought to life by entrepreneur Paul Ricard in the 1950s as a destination centred around art, hospitality and Mediterranean living, the seven-hectare island has now entered a… Read More >
Chef Stuart Ralston’s Lyla Unveils Thoughtfully Designed Guest Rooms at Edinburgh Townhouse
Chef Stuart Ralston’s Michelin-starred Lyla restaurant in Edinburgh has unveiled four beautifully designed guest bedrooms within the adjoining Georgian townhouse, marking the next chapter in the Lyla experience as Ralston continues his pursuit of a second Michelin star. Located on Royal Terrace, the former 21212 townhouse has been thoughtfully reimagined by Glasgow-based interior architects Scarinish… Read More >
Could a Staircase Heal the Mind? Inside Anamo Design Studio’s Ascension Competition Entry
Anamo Design Studio has released details of Ascension, a competition entry that proposes a radical rethinking of wellness architecture for urban environments. The project challenges the hospitality and design industries to move beyond the spa corridor and the sleep suite, positioning the built environment itself as an instrument of psychological recovery. At its centre is a… Read More >
Charred vaults, ceremonial halls and a buried river: Carter Owers Studio reimagines the interiors of Skinners’ Hall as 8½ London
Skinners’ Hall has reopened as 8½ London following the first major refurbishment in three decades. Reimagined as a contemporary hospitality and events venue, the transformation follows a four-year programme of restoration by interior design studio Carter Owers Studio, working in parallel with architectural interventions led by 6a architects. With over 20 years of experience designing… Read More >
How Do You Build a Global Brand Without Copying Yourself? Holly Hallam Has an Answer.
The strongest hospitality brands aren’t the ones you recognise because every location looks identical. They’re the ones that feel unmistakably themselves, wherever they open. That’s exactly the balancing act Holly Hallam and the team at DLSM Studio have been refining through NAC’s expansion across the Middle East. In this exclusive Design Insider interview, Holly discusses why… Read More >
A must-visit cinematic Japanese drinks & dining experience in the new Kensington Olympia Roof Terrace
Run For The Hills has unveiled Wolves of Tokyo, a bold new Japanese restaurant, private dining destination and rooftop cocktail bar at Olympia. Blending cinematic storytelling with immersive interior design, branding and bespoke craftsmanship, the project creates a richly layered hospitality experience where every detail contributes to a carefully constructed narrative. The Brief + Space… Read More >
Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel Debuts in Mumbai
Roswyn marks Ennismore’s first Morgans Originals in India. For those already familiar with Morgans Originals, the brand’s core spirit is immediately recognizable: a collection of hotels consistently shaped by unique personality, innovative design, and an inherent sense of belonging. Ushering in a new era of hospitality, Morgans Originals first entered the scene in 1984, introducing… Read More >