Hotel Designs: Industry News

New Gansevoort Park Hotel opens summer 2010

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Gansevoort Hotel Group, known for pioneering the rooftop pool, will open its fourth, and most upscale property this summer, with the opening of Gansevoort Park in New York.

Starwood make landmark debuts in EAME with Aloft, W and The Luxury Collection

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After debuting the W brand in Spain last year with W Barcelona, the brand will continue to grow with new openings in high-profile destinations such as London, St. Petersburg, Paris, Milan and Amman.

The Leela Palace New Delhi to open in time for Commonwealth Games

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As New Delhi and India prepare for the start of the 2010 Commonwealth Games later this year, The Leela Group is planning its own opening ceremony.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts unveils its new hotel in China

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin.

YOTEL to open in New York City

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YOTEL will be launching its brand in the United States with its first property in New York City.

Embassy Suites Palmdale opens its doors

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the opening of the Embassy Suites Palmdale, featuring the brand�s first Design Option III Prototype build in the state of California.

Carlson launch redesigned US Radisson bedrooms

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Carlson Hotels has recently revealed that it is to launch a new global growth standards strategy, introducing consistency across its brands around the world, mainly in the US.

Dernier and Hamlyn in residence at The Connaught

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dernier & Hamlyn has continued its successful partnership with celebrated designer Guy Oliver at The Connaught Hotel with further signature light fittings.

Stylematters wrapped up for Christmas with success

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The company completed a series of successful projects at the end of last year. The projects included supplying furniture for bar, restaurants and rooms.

Contra Curtains announces Holiday Inn project

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Contra Curtains Ltd is proud to announce its appointment as the soft furnishing supplier to Holiday Inn Reading M4 Jct 10.

Doubletree expand portfolio in Mexico

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a multi-year management agreement with Consorcio Hotelero S.A de C.V for a Doubletree by Hilton full-service hotel in Mexico.

Arteh acquire Dar Seven hotel in Morocco

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The hotel, which is situated in Medina, the ancient city of Marrakesh Medina�s Dar Seven is now an Arteh hotel.

Axminster Carpets delivers bespoke design for Bridgewood Manor Hotel

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A bespoke design from Axminster Carpets was commissioned by the QHotels group for its four-star Bridgewood Manor facility in Kent.

H10 Hotels opens its first hotel in the UK

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

H10 Hotels, one of the leading boutique hotel chains in Spain has opened the doors of its first UK location.

Boss Design's Layla sofa range is a success

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The recently launched Layla Landscape sofa range hit the headlines at the IIDEX/Neocon show in Toronto, Canada for its contemporary design, innovative style and creativity.

Generation opens new Candlewood Suites in Tallahassee

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Generation Companies, a North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels is partnering with Lakeshore Hospitality on the new Candlewood Suites Tallahassee, Florida, US. The mid-priced hotel, which opened this month, is owned by Lakeshore Hospitality and managed by Generation.

Scolaro release new sun shade

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Scolaro have launched a new sun shade model with opening and closing systems on the support that allows an easy closing of the parasol without moving the furniture.

Franklite launches new catalogue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Franklite has released their new catalogue for 2010.

RJD Interiors continues work with Holiday Inn and Travelodge

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RJD Interiors is looking forward to fitting out the bedroom furniture for another Holiday Inn Express, this time based in Colchester.

Jozini Tiger Lodge opens

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

South Africa�s Jozini Tiger Lodge opens this month offering luxury in the untouched African bush.

Kettal releases new daybed

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kettal Landscape, designed by the Kettal Studio, features modern architectural shapes that highlight nature in outdoor settings.

Classic Furniture go green

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Classic Furniture has improved its methods so that the company is now recognised as a green business.

Torch leads the way for Megaman

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Part of the new range of luminaires from energy saving experts Megaman is Torch, a wall mounted uplighter that provides perfect illumination for a variety of environments.

Park Inn Palace Hotel opens in Southend-on-Sea

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its 90th Park Inn hotel and the 26th Park Inn in the UK � the 137-room Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea.

Handlery Hotel reopens following renovation

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Handlery Hotel & Resort in San Diego has reopened for business following a three month multi-million dollar renovation, which upgraded the property and its conference facilities

Wynn to signs Philadelphia agreement and expands hotel

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wynn Resorts has joined with Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners to become the manager and managing general partner in the casino project slated for the Philadelphia, US waterfront.

Embassy Suites Savannah-Airport Opens Doors

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Embassy Suites Hotels thas opened the Embassy Suites Savannah-Airport, the first full service hotel off the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) exit 104.

First Club Med in China to open

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Last week Club Méditerranée and Melco China Resorts Limited signed an agreement to open the first Club Med ski Resort at MCR�s Sun Mountain Yabuli resort in November 2010.

Rezidor to build a Radisson Blu Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Rezidor Hotel Group is to open a Radisson Blu Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey which will feature 194 rooms. is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2011.

Marshall Hotels and Resorts adds 10 hotels last year

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Marshall Hotels & Resorts has added 10 management contracts in 2009, including six previously unannounced properties in the fourth quarter, and that it has prepared its first contract in 2010.

Dernier and Hamlyn shows new theatre in its best light

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dernier & Hamlyn has replicated eleven Georgian Colza style wall bracket light fittings for the recently constructed Howard Theatre at the University of Cambridge�s Downing College.

Planika Fires suitable for commercial spaces

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For the upcoming Spring /Summer 2010 season Planika has prepared a special offer for hotel and spa interiors.

Dubai's Grosvenor House joins Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced the debut of its renowned Luxury Collection brand in the United Arab Emirates with the addition of Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai.

Epoque Hotels has opened a rooftop bar at Kimberly Hotel

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Kimberly Hotel has revealed its new roof top lounge, called Upstairs. The bar is more than 900sqm and has 360 degree views with retactable glass ceilings and walls.

Philip Cowan to refurbish Bethnal Green�s Old Town Hall

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Working alongside Rare architecture & design, Philip Cowan interiors are to make, supply and install curtains, voiles, roller blinds and bed-end throws for the east London refurbishment.

Carlson hotel in Arizona implements green initiatives

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson SM Tucson City Centre has welcomed its first guests.

Amari announces India joint venture

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Amari, a Thailand hotel management company, has revealed a strategic joint venture partnership with Mandeep S Lamba, previously the Managing Director and Founder of Ten Hotels Pvt Ltd, a hospitality management company headquartered in Gurgaon, New Delhi, to launch Amari India.

Cliq helps Scarlet achieve perfect finish

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cliq Designs, the Preston based soft furnishings manufacturer, has played a significant role in helping to create the finished look and feel for the recently completed Scarlet Hotel at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall, UK.

ABode Hotels plan growth

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ABode hotels, the boutique hotel group, founded by greetings cards entrepreneur, Andrew Brownsword and Michelin-starred chef, Michael Caines MBE, announces aims to double its property portfolio over the next coming years.

Signbox release innovative signage

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Signbox has released new signage called Pasamano, an innovative sign element designed by Esteban Marino.

Baulmann Leuchten releases new LED reading lights

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Energy-saving solutions are getting more and more important to provide up to date lighting solutions.

Candlewood Suites to open 50th Texan hotel

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

InterContinental Hotels Group is to open 13 Candlewood Suites hotels in Texas by this summer, growing the Texas portfolio to 50 properties.

Access adds The Wilshire to portfolio

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Access Hotels & Resorts has added The Wilshire in Los Angeles to its management portfolio of upscale properties.

Girsberger introduces ENNA: a sideboard of universal use

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Swiss furniture manufacturer Girsberger complements its HOME sector with a range of sideboards. ENNA, designed by Stefan Westmeyer.

Kettal releases new chair

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Like an architecture that is in keeping with its surroundings, the Kettal Maia collection designed by Patricia Urquiola has a natural lightness and elegance.

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Expands to Africa with Nigerian Hotel

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham will be expanding into Africa with the opening of its newest extended-stay hotel - the 108-room Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abuja in Abuja, Nigeria, the country�s capital city.

Encompass launches the QT stackable garden chair

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Encompass has released the QT chair, part of the Royal Botania range � an outdoor chair that can be stored away easily by stacking them on top of one another.

Aestus introduces �Chagall� from its Designer Radiator collection

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Like all models from the popular and inspirational Hotech line, �Chagall� was created to bring life and high-design to any home or venue. Be it a bathroom, kitchen or hallway, �Chagall� fulfils more than the practical requirement of heating. True, its generous heat output of 1280 watts ensures radiant warmth but the real selling point is its art-like aesthetics.

A decade in design part one

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I started the decade in practice working on new four and five star hotels, an involvement I'd had for over twenty years. Strangely I think as an observer I have understood the development and branding issues that have dogged hotels and hotel designers rather better from a distance than I might have done had I still been at the 'coalface'. I have seen design and hospitality standards continuing to rise over the ten years, and with the benefit of hindsight I hope to show where the battlefields have been and perhaps point to where they will be in the future.

Wyndham Hotel Group has opened its first Wyndham property in Nigeria

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abuja is owned and operated by Abuja Shelter Suites and Hotels Limited features 108 rooms in Nigeria�s capital city, Abuja.