hotel architecture
AHLA’s Chip Rogers Joins Cast of Hotels ByDesign
AHLA | March 22, 2023
WASHINGTON (March 22, 2023) – American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers is joining the cast of Hotels ByDesign. Hotels ByDesign is a magazine-style television series. Throughout four half-hour episodes, host Mike Chapman will showcase up to 35 of the most architecturally stunning hotels across the Americas. View a preview of the series here. Rogers will be part of a panel of architectural, innovation, and industry experts who will discuss key design aspects of various hotels. “Hotels are at the cutting edge of informed design, as brands and hotel companies are constantly evolving to meet the cha...
Why Historic Buildings Make Great Hotels
JLL Real Views | June 27, 2019
The UK’s rich history is a major draw for visitors – and the chance to stay in castles where former kings resided, or country homes fit for a Jane Austin novel, is the type of experience that resonates with many. Growing numbers of historic buildings in the UK are now enjoying a second life as high-end and mid-range hotels. Former mansion Cliveden House, near Windsor, was once home to royalty while Roch Castle, in Wales, has been given a boutique-style makeover and Solent Forts, near Portsmouth, offers an off-shore stay with a difference at former sea-based defences. For visitors, it’s all about the prestige of staying at a destin...
