In Design Hotels’ inaugural Further Forecast trend report, we defined six megatrends that are transforming and will continue to transform the way we travel today, tomorrow, and for years to come. From addressing the environmental crisis to embracing the age of artificial intelligence, these key themes not only impact travelers but also help our member hotels define […]
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Snowy old town charm and a cozy attic spa in Finland. Beachside living and rooftop bathing rituals for two in Jamaica. Therapist-led self-love workshops in London. By augmenting their standout amenities with unique packages and programs, these six hotels create ideal getaways to rejuvenate, deepen, and celebrate romances of all kinds—be it with oneself or […]
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Michelin-starred Japanese mountain vegetables and the country’s finest rice. Foraging for edible flora and fauna on a Mexican peninsula. Georgia’s first vertical farm and a partnership with Europe’s largest regenerative farm. At these six member hotels, farm-to-table cuisine takes on new meaning: produce is grown directly onsite, with each restaurant acting as a beacon for […]
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Maison Margiela’s iconic take on interiors in Paris. A breathtaking collection of Swedish design in Tokyo. Artist Camille Walala’s bold concept for a resort in Mauritius. A visionary transformation of a 16th-century setting in Palma by Swedish architectural firm Wingårdhs. Whether designed by an industry heavyweight or an artist as a gesamtkunstwerk, these eight hotels around […]
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Locally rooted retreats on the soft shores of Lombok, Mauritius, and Mykonos. An earthy oasis in the fir forests of the Peloponnesian highlands. A new living room for the Bulgarian creative class in the heart of Sofia. Here we introduce the six newest members of Design Hotels. INDONESIA Set on a stunning and secluded 250-meter […]
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Housed in one of Palma’s oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it […]
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Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal’s Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva. […]
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A new generation of hoteliers are gearing their spaces not toward tourists but toward conscious travelers by creating hybrid spaces and offering much more than places to sleep. Beyond recreating the creature comforts of home within guestrooms and amenities, these six properties unite exhibition spaces, culinary experiences, creative happenings, communal zones, and more under their […]
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As outlined in Design Hotels’ inaugural Further Forecast trend report, the industry is currently witnessing a radical shift away from extractive developments and toward the exploration of indigenous knowledge systems and practices. Other ways of knowing and existing provide hoteliers, conscious travelers, and cultural tastemakers alike with old ways to tackle new problems. With this in mind, […]
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In Abidjan, nine low-slung concrete oases are nestled amongst over 200 varieties of palms. On the island of Zakynthos, tropical-modernist suites are clustered like islands around a 4,000-square-meter pool. In Hamburg, a hotel inhabits a carefully transformed 19th-century power station with soaring five-story-high ceilings. From such modern masterpieces to the revivals of treasured sites, these […]
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