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Lore Group's award for Hotel Cateys 2023 displayed with pride with a neon green ring in the background.

Hotel Cateys 2023 winners revealed

The winners of The Caterer's 2023 Hotel Cateys were revealed on Monday 13th November with Lore Group winning Best Use of Technology.

The Caterer
Pulitzer Bar with a modern decor, featuring a variety of drinks and stylish seating with a bartender pouring cocktails.

The world’s greatest hotel bars – and what to drink in them

During the past decade the hotel bar has enjoyed a righteous renaissance, here are some of the best including Pulitzer's Bar, Lyaness and Silver Lyan

The Telegraph
Luxurious interior of the bar area at the Riggs DC hotel with marble columns and red leather bar stools.

Credit, Where Credit’s Due: Riggs Washington DC Harnesses Its Banking Heritage

It’s as though designer Strauss has let his imagination run free. And it works. It’s a welcome antidote to the usual cookie-cutter approach to urban hotel design.

Forbes
World's Best Awards 2023 award plaque for Lore Group, highlighting a prestigious accolade in the hospitality industry.

TRAVEL + LEISURE READERS' 10 FAVORITE HOTELS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. OF 2023

For the second year in a row, relative newcomer Riggs Washington D.C. was T+L readers' pick for the best hotel in Washington, D.C.

Travel + Leisure

Gorgeous flower column at Riggs Washington DC surrounded by colorful furniture and large windows.

HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC

Riggs Washington D.C. is the place to stay in the capital city, and it's got the accolades to prove it. The property was named the best hotel in Washington, D.C. in by T+L readers.

Travel + Leisure

MEET THE HOTEL DESIGNER

Jacu Strauss, Creative Director of Lore Group is behind the redesign and launch of One Hundred Shoreditch; the award-winning Dutch hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam; and the boutique hotel Riggs Washington D.C.

Forbes
A hotel lobby featuring elegant wooden floors and a large decorative mirror, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

5 LONDON HOTELS WHERE YOU'LL GET THE ROYAL TREATMENT

In keeping with the area’s creative spirit, the 258-room-and-suite hotel has a gallery and art space known as the Workshop  where you might discover an exhibition or a pop-up retail shop

New York Times
A refined suite featuring classic decor, comfortable seating, and tasteful artwork.

HOW TO SPEND ONE PERFECT DAY IN AMSTERDAM

In Amsterdam, the name of the game is staying as close as possible to its iconic canals. And at The Pulitzer Amsterdam, all you need to do is open the front door.

Travel + Leisure
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SLOW AMSTERDAM: MAKE THE MOST OF A TRIP TO THE DUTCH CAPITAL

A cluster of 25 Golden Age canal houses restored from their 17th and 18th century glory to modern standards, the Pulitzer is a quintessentially Amsterdam experience – elegant, quirky, unique.

Forbes
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THE 10 BEST HOTELS IN WASHINGTON DC

The first-ever U.S. property from the Lore Group transformed the “Bank of Presidents” into a modern day icon in D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood while Lyle is your best bet for a home-away-from-home. 

Forbes
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Interior Design Inspo From A Master

Jacu Strauss is the architect and interior designer behind a string of cool hotels – including One Hundred Shoreditch and Sea Containers London. 

SL.MAN
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Alexis Bittar Unveils Holiday Tree at Riggs Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The soaring 18-foot-tall creation is reflective of the designer’s style.

WWD
Scenic view of the Pulitzer Hotel in Amsterdam, with its historic facade reflecting in the calm waters of the canal.

Are these the most beautiful hotels in the world?

Amsterdam is known for its 17th and 18th-century canal houses and the Pulitzer is set within not just one of these, but across a full 25.

Evening Standard
Luxurious hotel suite featuring elegant pink decor, with velvet chairs, draped curtains, and a vintage-style rug.

ELLE ESCAPES

With a friendly staff whose kindness will remain with you long after you check out, this is luxury in the best sense of the word.

Elle
Stylish lounge with blue velvet seating, gold accents, and a large geometric mirror, creating a luxurious atmosphere.

WORLD’S BEST BAR

Lyaness at Sea Containers London wins top honor at the 16th Annual Spirited Awards.

Forbes
Modern living space with cozy seating, unique decor, and access to a spacious balcony overlooking the city skyline.

INSIDE LONDON'S NEWEST HOTEL: ONE HUNDRED SHOREDITCH

Creative Director Jacu Strauss designed the interiors of the hotel to reflect the local neighbourhood.

Forbes
Picturesque view of traditional canal houses in Amsterdam, with boats docked along the water and clear blue skies.

THE 5 BEST HOTELS IN AMSTERDAM

Of all the well-appointed hotels in Amsterdam, it was the Pulitzer, set in the Nine Streets district, that captured the No. 1 spot.

Travel + Leisure
Luxurious hotel lounge with rich velvet curtains, elegant seating, and a blend of classic and contemporary decor.

THE 10 BEST HOTELS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Riggs Washington D.C. wins best hotel in the U.S. capital and brings a beautiful aesthetic to the D.C. market, with top-notch food and beverage offerings in a design lover's paradise.

Travel + Leisure
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GIVING IT ONE HUNDRED PER CENT

Ace hotel, once a space fit for a bachelor pad, has grown up into metropolitan hotel One Hundred Shoreditch. Janet Harmer pays a visit to see the facelift and behind-the-scenes overhaul by the Lore Group.

The Caterer
Modern hotel room with minimalist decor, featuring a large bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cityscape view

NEW HOTEL OPENINGS SPRING 2022

Creamy bedrooms swing a spotlight onto thoughtfully curated vintage and bespoke pieces, but it’s the food we’re most excited about here.

Condé Nast Traveller
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DAVID TAYLOR APPOINTED CEO OF LORE GROUP

The appointment comes as the London-based firm prepares to open One Hundred Shoreditch, its sixth hotel and second in the UK capital.

Sleeper
Modern living space with cozy seating, unique decor, and access to a spacious balcony overlooking the city skyline.

THE NEW LONDON HOTELS OPENING IN 2022

One Hundred Shoreditch is the latest hotel from Lore Group and one that’s designed to reflect how Shoreditch has evolved over the last decade.

Forbes
Bright, contemporary living room in a Lyle Suite featuring a large white sofa, modern art, and panoramic city views.

TOURING LYLE WASHINGTON DC ITH CREATIVE DIRECTOR JACU STRAUSS

Strauss is also a masterful painter and created 50 pieces that are featured throughout the hotel.

Cool Hunting
Classic hotel reception with a vintage-style clock, wooden counter, and ornate light fixtures, welcoming guests in style.

IT LIST 2021: OUR EDITORS' PICKS OF THE BEST NEW HOTELS IN THE WORLD

The 181 jewel-toned guest rooms have safe-shaped mini-bars and psychedelic Voutsa headboards, and the Carrara marble bathrooms are stocked with amenities from fragrance house D.S. & Durga.

Travel + Leisure
Restaurant interior with white cushions, modern pendant lights, and minimalist decor, creating a chic dining atmosphere.

INSIDE LYLE'S, A REVAMPED HOTEL RESTAURANT IN DUPONT THAT OOZES ART DECO COOL

“We avoid any second class seating — every spot is special,” Strauss says.

Eater Washington DC
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MY LONDON: OLLY ALEXANDER

Sea Containers London because it’s really glam. The spa is underground — I had a lovely massage, a nap in the napping room, a steam, nothing too invasive — and time disappeared, which is what I’m really craving.

Evening Standard
Delicious plated dish at The Lyle, showcasing crispy fried chicken with a side of roasted potatoes and garnish.

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANT INSIDE DUPONT'S NEW HOTEL WON'T BE AS SIMPLE AS IT SEEMS

Lyle’s opens soon with chipotle Moscow mules, technique-heavy fried chicken, and a novel noodle soup.

Eater Washington DC
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DESIGNER JACU STRAUSS TELLS STORIES THAT LAST

The Lore Group creative director strives to create an element of surprise.

Hospitality Design
Luxurious hotel suite with a grand chandelier, plush bed, and stylish furnishings at Pulitzer Amsterdam.

THE 30 SEXIEST HOTEL SUITES IN THE WORLD

The Pulitzer Suite is decorated in Old Masters’ shades of bruised blue and pinky plum.

The Times
Colourful rainbow graphic overlaid on a cityscape, highlighting the Sea Containers Hotel at sunset and vibrant tones.

THIS LONDON HOTEL IS SHOWERING THE NHS WITH NICE THINGS

Last year the hotel threw open its doors to NHS workers, giving away hundreds of free stays to deserving individuals.

TIME OUT
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