Hotels
Discover design-led hotels, resorts and private retreats where architecture, interiors and guest experience come together. From contemporary city stays to heritage hideaways and coastal escapes, this section explores hospitality destinations shaped by exceptional design, atmosphere and a strong sense of place.
Experience OKU Kos, an adults‑only luxury resort featuring sunset dining, a serene spa, minimalist suites and a private beach on Kos’s northern shore.
Discover stieg’nhaus hotel in Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Austria. A Design Hotels retreat with six suites, a rooftop spa, fire-lit dining, and interiors defined by quiet luxury, natural materials, and timeless design.
Discover Sir Prague, a neo-Renaissance landmark reimagined by Linda Boronkay Design Studio. Blending Gothic grandeur with Czech Cubism, Art Nouveau elegance, and contemporary design, the hotel offers curated art, vintage furnishings, and views of the Vltava River.
Discover the serene world of Hoshinoya Tokyo, a luxury design hotel blending traditional ryokan interiors with contemporary Japanese elegance. Explore its architecture, craftsmanship, and guest experience in this immersive travel feature for design lovers.
Tucked away in the revived Roman town of Martigny, Hôtel Borsari offers a bold analogue retreat where raw concrete, rich colours, and vintage design icons create a timeless sense of place. Designed by John Cretton and Shaun Evans, the interiors embrace history and craftsmanship, offering guests a luxurious yet understated escape at the foot of the Swiss Alps.
Situated in the heart of Chelsea on the renowned Sloane Street, Beaverbrook Townhouse is a boutique hotel that elegantly combines history, luxury, and modern allure. Drawing inspiration from the former country estate of Lord Beaverbrook, this London locale takes guests on a time-travelling experience, artfully fusing the opulence of the past with the liveliness of contemporary design.
YES! Hotels Group unveils its first island property, Noūs Santorini—a design-rich sanctuary in Messaria that reimagines luxury through architecture, art, and the Greek philosophy of well-being.
Discover The Londoner, a groundbreaking luxury hotel in Leicester Square designed by Yabu Pushelberg. Explore its stunning interiors, designer suites, and contemporary take on boutique hospitality in the heart of London.
Award-winning design studio Goddard Littlefair reimagines Mondrian Shoreditch London as a bold, story-rich destination that celebrates the cultural fabric of East London. From immersive art installations to Andalusian-inspired dining, explore a hotel that masterfully blends local heritage with global design flair—now continuing its story under the Virgin Hotels brand.
Located in the heart of Mexico City’s downtown, where pre-hispanic ruins intersect with the National Palace and the first cathedral in the Americas, Grupo Habita launch their twelfth hospitality project; a luxurious boutique hotel designed by art and architecture studio Ambrosi | Etchegaray. The architectural project reimagines the 19th-century residential building as a modern marketplace on the ground floor and a boutique hotel that contains twenty-five rooms and suites on the second and third floors.
Explore the luxurious and quirky interior designs of the Parker Palm Springs, one of the city's most luxurious and exclusive hotel destinations.
Ian Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, launches The Times Square Edition; the first design hotel for the district, boasting impressive interiors along with the first Michelin-starred chef ever to grace the neighbourhood, the creation of a new Cabaret theatre and an in keeping with the location, a complete reinvention of billboard art.
The London and Los Angeles based design studio Fettle has worked in collaboration with Ennismore to design The Hoxton Portland, the sixth hotel in the brand's portfolio. Located on the site of a former 1920’s theatre in the historic Chinatown district of the city, the studio was appointed to design the public spaces of the hotel, including the restaurant, cocktail bar, lobby, cafe and 'apartment-style' meeting spaces.
Founded in 1903, L’Auberge du Père Bise is surrounded by the sapphire blue waters of Lac d’Annecy in Talloires, France. Purchased by chef Jean Sulpice back in 2017, the châteaux has undergone extensive renovation works, with its rooms and suites recently being completed by interior designer Émilie Bonaventure
A brand renowned for its unique take on interior design, style and service, The Standard selected London as its first destination outside of the USA to open its latest hotel. Located inside the former Camden town hall annexe, an iconic Brutalist landmark for the area, the hotel has been designed by American interior designer Shawn Hausman.
Rockwell Group has designed the public and amenity spaces at Moxy Chelsea. Nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of Manhattan’s historic Flower District, the hotel’s restaurant, lounge and rooftop provide a luxurious escape into a world of luxury and comfort away from the city's busy streets, inspired by the beauty, vibrancy and diversity of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Launching back in 2017, the brand announced the launch of the 'Belmond Andean Explorer', South America's first luxury sleeper train, transporting its guests through Peru's most exceptional locations for an experience like no other.
Launching in 2018 within the neighbourhood of Al Jadaf and the Culture Village, FORM is the first member hotel of Design Hotels in the UAE and strives to offer something for the design-centric traveller with luxurious style and flair.
Located on Ludlow Street in New York's Lower East Side, The Ludlow Hotel has quickly become the go-to destination for chic style and that authentic New York experience. Rubbing shoulders with some of New York's hippest bars and restaurants, including its very own 'Dirty French' restaurant, the hotel not only provides the ultimate destination for design lovers but a full taste of neighbourhood life with all the luxuries on the side.
Interior Design Laboratorium presents its first holistic architectural and design project, ISTORIA hotel, Santorini, Greece.
A niche boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. My Chelsea, part of the My Hotels brand has been designed by Design Haus Liberty with a fresh and welcoming style.
Brimstone Hotel in the Lake District—an award-winning design-led retreat offering exceptional service, a tranquil spa, cosy dining experiences and unforgettable access to nature. Explore why this UK luxury escape is the perfect destination for relaxation, wellness and scenic adventure.
Inspired by the Greek culture of Santorini, Interior Design Laboratorium transports guests into a new world of luxurious design, beauty and tranquillity.
The designer hotel with a luxurious, Scandinavian inspired style and a huge heart to match. Discover more from the 11 Howard hotel in New York.
Set between Wawel Castle and Kazimierz, Stradom House reimagines a 14th-century monastery as a contemporary design destination. This article explores the hotel’s layered interiors, from its atmospheric lobby and chapel-turned cocktail bar to its refined spa and quietly considered guest rooms, where heritage architecture meets modern design in one of Kraków’s most compelling stays.