Hospitality Design

Renaissance Debuts in Sub-Saharan Africa

Renaissance has launched its first hotel in sub-Saharan Africa with the Renaissance Lagos Ikeja. Designed by South African firms Plan One in collaboration with Les Harbottle Design, the hotel houses…

Perkins + Will Redesigns the Inn at Union Square

San Francisco’s Inn at Union Square—a Greystone property—is slated to unveil its top-to-bottom overhaul by Perkins + Will this month. The renovation of the 30-room boutique hotel draws its inspiration…

Miraval Group Acquires the Travaasa Austin Resort

The Miraval Group has announced its acquisition of the 220-acre Travaasa Austin Resort in the Texas Hill Country. In collaboration with architect David Rau of New York-based Hart Howerton, Miraval…

Maxwell’s Chophouse

Old New York’s nightlife scene sets the tone for Maxwell’s Chophouse, a Manhattan eatery that swaps traditional masculine steakhouse conventions for a refined homage to the city. Conveying a glamorous…

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Fifth Avenue Suite at Peninsula New York

Perched high above Manhattan, locally based Bill Rooney Studio has delivered a refined, luxurious retreat with the Fifth Avenue suite. The residential-style accommodation draws its character from the city, boasting…

Lodging Econometrics: New York Holds World’s Largest Project Pipeline

New York tops the latest Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) listing the international cities boasting the largest project development pipelines—with 190 projects and 31,194 guestrooms.…

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver to Redesign Lobby and Event Spaces

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver kicks off renovations this week for its lobby as well as its meeting and event spaces, which comprise more than 13,000 square feet on the property’s Plaza…

Simeone Deary Design Group Unveils New Guestroom Concept for the Gwen

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago, has unveiled designs for the forthcoming revamp of all 311 guestrooms and suites. Crafted by locally based Simeone Deary Design Group, the Art…