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Our Pillow Talks series is a place to get under the covers with leading hospitality industry figures, designers and specifiers. Relaxed and informal, Pillow Talks is where we uncover current issues and discuss future trends.
Throughout our series we will cover a variety of subjects, from how the customer experience is evolving and how the industry should react, to the future of interior design within hotels and how hotels can adapt their marketing output to appeal to a more eco-conscious guest.
Pillow Talk #8:
HIX LDN 2025
In this latest episode of the Pillow Talks series from Hypnos, Alys Bryan, Editorial Director at Design Insider, sits down with David Baldry, Group Managing Director of Hypnos Ltd, for a fast-paced conversation recorded at London's BDC, HIX 2025.
Exploring the ever-evolving hospitality sector, the discussion reveals how insight from hotels, designers and operators continues to shape the Hypnos brand. From guest expectations and design-led thinking to sustainability and craftsmanship, discover how decades of hospitality experience inform the way Hypnos creates beds for both world-class hotels and the home.
Pillow Talk #7:
Independent Hotel Show
In this episode of Pillow Talks, catch our latest Pillow Talks with Andrew Coggings, GM of the Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa, in conversation with Zoe Monk, Managing Editor at Boutique Hotelier.
Together, they explore what modern luxury really means in today’s hospitality world, a conversation full of insight and inspiration. Andrew shares how independent hotels can not only survive but thrive by embracing individuality, understanding what guests truly value, and building lasting loyalty.
Pillow Talk #6:
The Store
In this latest episode of the Pillow Talks series from Hypnos our host, Hamish Kilburn, meets Simon Drake, General Manager of The Store in Oxford to find out what is takes to transform a historic landmark into a cultural hotspot.
From its roots in the iconic Boswells department store to becoming a 101-room cultural hub with rooftop bar, spa and restaurant, discover how The Store is redefining Oxford’s hospitality scene. With its plush, deeply comfortable king-size beds featuring luxurious Hypnos mattresses, The Store provides style and comfort, whilst period features offer a sense of provenance and place.
Pillow Talk #5:
Eden Project
Join Andy Jasper, CEO of the Eden Project, and David Baldry, MD at Hypnos, as they share how a passion for nature and innovation shaped the Eden Project Collection of mattresses. In this episode of Pillow Talks, discover the sustainable design, natural materials, and creative thinking behind our partnership, which is redefining comfort whilst protecting the planet.
With natural materials including banana, pineapple and orange fibres, the discussion highlights how nature inspired the design of the collection, alongside Hypnos’ mission of recycling, carbon neutrality, with a goal to promote wellbeing for people and the planet.
Whether you’re drawn to eco-friendly design, the Eden Project’s pioneering vision, or the secret to a sustainable night’s sleep, this Pillow Talk offers inspiration and insight for a greener future.
Pillow Talk #4:
Langdale Chase
Join Chris Hill, Hotel Operations Director at Thwaites and David Baldry, Managing Director at Hypnos, as they take us on a captivating journey through the history and hospitality of Langdale Chase. In this episode of Pillow Talks by Hypnos, the panel explores the art of crafting luxurious guest experiences and discusses how Hypnos’s 120-year legacy blends tradition, sustainability, and bespoke comfort.
Whether you’re a hospitality professional, interior designer, or just love beautifully curated spaces, this Pillow Talk sheds light on what it takes to elevate guest comfort and wellbeing, one handcrafted bed at a time.
Pillow Talk #3:
Material Impact
Five leading UK commercial interior suppliers hosted a thought-provoking panel at Ulster’s London showroom. With sustainability at the forefront and global supply chains under scrutiny, the panel explored how British manufacturing is poised to lead the next era of sustainable design.
Moderated by Alys Bryan, Editorial Director at Design Insider, the panel featured Sam Hall (IHG), Tom Thorogood (Studio Moren), Joanna Knight (Sustainable Design Collective), and Jack Pringle (Studio Pringle/RIBA).
Pillow Talk #2:
David Baldry
At HIX LDN 2024, Hypnos MD, David Baldry, sat down for a Pillow Talk with Hamish Kilburn to discuss celebrating 120 years of innovation, collaborating with iconic partners like the Eden Project, and how Hypnos will continue to redefine hospitality excellence by pushing the boundaries in sustainable sleep solutions. Watch to discover more as David hints about what’s next for Hotel Hypnos.
Pillow Talk #1:
Marie Soliman
The first of our Pillow Talks series took place at the HIX LDN 2024 event. This lighthearted interview with Hamish Kilburn and Marie Soliman Berglund, Founder and Creative Director of Bergman Interiors covers future bedroom design and hospitality trends over a glass of bubbles. It’s a unique and engaging interview you won’t want to miss!
