Delta’s meltdown draws ire—and government scrutiny, Suchi Reddy unveils an AI-powered experiential sculpture, and the Gold Key submission deadline is extended. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.   The motel makeover movement continues Roadside motels are getting stylish makeovers, transforming from dated stops into trendy, nostalgic havens. As travelers continue seek […] The post Five on Friday: July 26th, 2024 appeared first on Hospitality Design ..read more

Amsterdam-based boutique hotel brand Sir Hotels will open its first UK location with the launch of Sir Devonshire Square in London’s Shoreditch neighborhood. Located on the charming brick courtyard of Devonshire Square, the property originally operated as a warehouse for the East India Tea Company. The hotel will house 81 rooms, including 11 suites, three […] The post Sir Hotels to Enter UK Market With Sir Devonshire Square appeared first on Hospitality Design ..read more

Rio Perdido, an eco-luxury boutique hotel in the biodiverse tropical dry forest of western Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, has introduced bungalow accommodations. Situated near the Rio Blanco Canyon, the eight new West Bungalows were designed as forest hideaways by architecture firm Studio Saxe and interior designer Dania Saragovia. The accommodations boast a sophisticated yet understated […] The post Rio Perdido Adds Eight Eco-Conscious Bungalows appeared first on Hospitality Design ..read more

Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet tapped designer Brigette Romanek of Romanek Design Studio to envision AP House Los Angeles, a stylish lounge-like penthouse shop. The 6,500-square-foot space features a full bar, dining area, watchmaking studio, living room, and a terrace with panoramic views of downtown LA. AP House Los Angeles was crafted as a […] The post Brigette Romanek Designs Audemars Piguet’s New LA Store appeared first on Hospitality Design ..read more

Capella Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with Galaxy Entertainment Group, is gearing up to launch Capella at Galaxy Macau. Next year, the 93-key hotel will open in Macau’s Greater Bay Area with a spotlight on the destination’s vibrant cultural heritage. Capella at Galaxy Macau’s suites and villas Interwoven into resort destination Galaxy Macau, the 17-story […] The post Capella Hotels and Resorts to Launch in Macau Next Year appeared first on Hospitality Design ..read more

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is launching branded residences in Los Cabos, Mexico. Stretching across 550 acres on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse will debut as the luxury hospitality company’s inaugural standalone residential community. The residences are being built in partnership with the Coppel family—one of Mexico’s wealthiest business families—which has preserved the El Faro Viejo, or “the Old Lighthouse,” site for more than 25 years. The Rosewood Residences The collection of Rosewood Residences will include secluded homes, ranging from 4 ..read more

Halfway up the north side of China’s Tianmu Mountain in Hangzhou lies Shanan Anji Deep Stream, a boutique hotel nestled within a sprawling 230 square miles of the Anji Bamboo Forest. Shanan “was not just a design project for us but also a commitment of emotions,” says Fununit Design founder and design director Eason Zhu. “We traveled to and from the project site countless times, moved by the scenery along the way and the sincerity of the owners.” Transformed from existing houses, the 17-key property is made of rough, natural textures and a geometric language “born from the earth and hidden in ..read more

Dani García Group has opened a new location of steakhouse concept Leña at the St. Regis Dubai, the Palm. Designed by Barcelona-based Astet Studio, the restaurant’s design extensively utilizes primitive elements like wood, fire, and stone. Setting the tone at Leña Dubai The entrance features a large carved wooden wall that leads to a space adorned with over 40,000 hand-placed wooden scales. Inside, a slatted ceiling, created with stained ash wood in sinuous lines, mimics tree rings and forms a luminous sculpture across the restaurant. The bar is crafted with wood pieces of varying degrees of ..read more

CASA NEOS, founded and operated by Riviera Dining Group (RDG), has made its debut in Miami. Nestled along the Miami River, the sprawling 30,000-square-foot property opens with four distinct offerings: a signature restaurant, boutique hotel, rooftop lounge, and a members-only beach club. Aesthetically conceptualized by Barcelona-based designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, CASA NEOS pulls inspiration from the shores of Greece to the riads of Morocco. The property’s interiors celebrate the richness of Mediterranean cultures via stone and stucco walls, natural fabrics (think cotton, jute, and linen), and ..read more

Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by UK real estate firm Reuben Brothers to manage Cambridge House in Mayfair, London. Set to open in late 2025 at 94 Piccadilly, Cambridge House—a Grade I-listed former townhouse that previously welcomed royalty and political dignitaries—will feature 102 rooms and a private members club. Classically English while drawing on the eclectic influences that have made Great Britain what it is today The hotel will evoke a classically English aesthetic while drawing on the eclectic influences that have made Great Britain what it is today. Two leading ..read more