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Solid surface solutions built for hospitality
Since 1991, Velstone has been quietly shaping some of the hospitality sector’s most successful interiors. From bathroom vanity tops to reception desks, Velstone has become a trusted name for worksurfaces in the hotel environment. A British solid surface manufacturer with more than three decades of expertise, Velstone is a trusted partner for hotel designers, developers and contractors who need more than just product; they need a supplier who understands the unique pressures of hotel specification.

a selection of sample sizes in profile of velstone solid surfaces

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Velstone’s engineered solid surfaces are specified in leading hotel brands across the UK and Europe, including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Point A and Fairfield by Marriott. Its reputation has been earned through a rare blend of design flexibility, technical know-how and an in-depth understanding of how hotel refurbishments truly work.

Hotel projects demand a different level of service. Tight timelines, phased installations, and operating hotels mean there is no room for delay or disruption. Velstone’s team knows this environment inside out. From day one, they work collaboratively with specifiers to ensure every detail, from colour and thickness to installation logistics, meets the project’s commercial and aesthetic demands.

Holiday Inn reception desk using Velstone Solid Surface

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This insight is matched by a product engineered for hotel performance. Velstone’s solid surface excels in durability, hygiene, repairability and seamless integration, making it ideal for high-use environments. Whether specified for guestroom vanities, bar counters, reception desks, buffet stations or public-area surfaces, it delivers a luxury finish designed to withstand the pace of hospitality.

Designers value the brand’s creative freedom too. Velstone offers limitless colour options, including the ability to colour-match any RAL or Dulux shade, along with bespoke thicknesses and custom shapes. This capability proved crucial on The Medlock, the landmark 243-room Manchester City Hotel developed in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group, where every bathroom worktop was manufactured at a non-standard 20mm thickness and perfectly colour-matched to the client’s branding.

stone, wood and plants in hotel lobby with Velstone surfaces

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But it is Velstone’s approach to delivery that truly sets it apart. Hotel refurbishments often open just a handful of rooms at a time, requiring a supplier who can work with patience, precision and coordination. Velstone’s team aligns seamlessly with this rhythm, ensuring consistent quality and reliable service across every phase of a project.

From boutique refurbishments to flagship new builds, Velstone continues to be the solid surface partner the hospitality sector counts on, combining durability, design freedom and decades of hotel-sector insight to create spaces that perform as beautifully as they look.

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.