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Set among the 365-acre grounds of Rockliffe Hall, the County Durham estate’s new spa garden was officially launched earlier this month. Rockliffe Hall’s new…

The Lyra chair from Gallery Direct’s Hudson Living range is a très chic, scroll back occasional chair, available as a single or 2 seater…

Scheduled to open in December 2015 on the island of Hokkaido, The Westin Rusutsu Resort is located close to a number of mountain ranges,…

The historic Hotel Alex Johnson has recently joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton sporting a blend of American Western, German and Native American…

Construction is underway on a new Indigo hotel in Yangzhou, China. Mott MacDonald is acting as mechanical, electrical and plumbing consultant on the project…

An impressive renovation has recently been unveiled at the Sheraton Bloomington, Minneapolis, which now boasts refreshed guest rooms and public spaces, as well as…

The recently refurbished Bovey Castle has now unveiled its new spa – a ‘place of luxury and sheer indulgence’ – to mark the completion…

Located just outside central London, the London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale boasts 237 rooms and suites with 32-inch flat screen TVs and high speed…

Leading bathroom brand Roca is inviting visitors to explore ‘New Horizons. Bathroom. Emotions. Solutions’ when it exhibits at Sleep 2015 in London on 24…

World-renowned carpet manufacturer Brintons has worked in partnership with esteemed Dutch designer Marcel Wanders to supply a unique range of carpets for the spectacular…

A flurry of Mercure hotels have recently opened across the globe following extensive refurbishments as Accor accelerates its ambitious expansion plans within the four…

From the chic sophistication of Cassidy to the alluring glamour of Boston, these latest two collections from Newmor certainly create an impact. Cassidy, a…

In partnership with real estate developer, Dubai Properties, Starwood Hotels & Resorts have announced three Aloft and one Element branded hotels are expected to…

Alton Towers have placed a planning application with Staffordshire planning authorities for the ‘development and extension to an existing hotel’. The plans also cover…

Plans for a 224-room dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel have been announced between Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Atlantic Hotels Group and Civitas…

Hilton London Euston has revealed plans to invest more than £8 million increasing the number of rooms within the hotel, refurbishing the existing rooms…

Trends in hotel design are on the shift again. With the exponential rise of technology and the seemingly unstoppable march towards a fully integrated…

Visitors to Sleep 2015 (24 – 25 November) at Business Design Centre, London will see some stunning, innovative products from leading Swiss bathroom manufacturer,…

Located near the southern stretch of the Ural Mountains, in the oil-rich capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, is the newly developed Sheraton® Ufa…

After an eight year break, Tektura Wallcoverings will once again be exhibiting at Decorex International.Launching over 19 new designs for the hotel and high-end…

Officially opened on the 17th August 2015 by the mayor of Middlesbrough, the 138-room Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough marks the completion of a landmark…

Three more Element hotels are set to open in the next four years in Greater China according to Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.The Chinese…

The Solo furniture collection from Bauhaus is the ideal solution for smaller bathrooms. Featuring a generously proportioned storage draw, the contemporary wall-hanging design combines…

It’s been one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings for months and this September, W Hotels – part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts…

With style, comfort and hygiene in mind, Roca has extended two of its best-selling sanitaryware ranges to include new WCs – the Nexo wall-hung…

The 1st September will see the opening of the Park Plaza Berlin Kudamm in the former building of the art’otel berlin kudamm and within…

The 1920s inspired interior design at the ibis Styles Crewe is a modern tribute to the classic car and vintage steam train heritage of…

1 Hotel Central Park, the first New York City location of Starwood Capital Group’s ‘1 Hotel’ brand opened earlier this month, one block south…

The Chilson is a beautifully crafted modern sideboard featuring solid French oak offset with a dramatic concrete resin top. The standard of manufacture and…

Opening in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, South Florida in spring 2017 is the dual-branded development with the city’s only rooftop bar and…

MK Electric, the UK’s leading manufacturer of wiring accessories, now offers a new extended range of combination plates for a complete multimedia solution within…

A controversial hotel project in Edinburgh has been given the go-ahead, despite campaigners against its construction saying it will wreck the city’s world-renowned skyline.Called…

Based in a converted chapel in Stansted Mountfitchet, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street (and 4 miles from Stansted Airport), is home to…

Due for completion by the end of November, Wyboston Lakes Hotel in Bedfordshire is currently undergoing a £1million bedroom refurbishment with the design concept…

Hamilton Litestat is taking LED dimming to the next level with the introduction of its new Intelligent LED Grid module. The GRID100LED Grid module…

The latest creation by Blue Sky Hospitality at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Azerbaijan is OroNero; a bar & restaurant inspired by the mineral…

June Highlights • Amsterdam and Hamburg take the lead • Rome and Warsaw hotels perform • Istanbul Lags behind

Based on the coast of the Baltic Sea, two new Mercure hotels have recently opened in Poland with enviable locations within the town centres…

June Highlights • Strengthening demand in Sharm El Sheikh but summer slowdown for Riyadh • Falling demand in UAE hotels impacts hotel profitability •…

New planning proposals submitted to The City of Edinburgh Council will convert the grade B listed 20th century Charlotte Baptist Chapel on Rose Street…

Brintons has announced the acquisition of F.D Agnella, the Polish-based manufacturer and supplier of high quality carpets and rugs.F.D Agnella’s manufacturing expertise and product…

From bold patterns to subtle textures, the PRISM collection from Newmor features over 100 new designs – a wallcovering to suit any style.Digital printing…

Edinburgh is the development capital of the UK at the moment with hotel openings or developments announced on an almost weekly basis. Enjoying an…

Rotana is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with the opening of its first two properties in Istanbul, Turkey.Burgu Arjaan by Rotana and Tango Arjaan…

Slated to open in March 2016, the Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa will be converted from an existing resort in the heart…

The Firenze “Boxtop” mattress from Hypnos is a two-part sleeping system that offers hoteliers a versatile sleeping solution with the highest levels of comfort….

The Contract Chair Company has recently completed another project with the Jupiter Hotels group. Set in the north Bristol countryside among 18 acres of…

Chinese investors HK CTS Metropark Hotels has agreed to buy UK hotel chain Kew Green, which operates 44 properties across the country, in a…

Pratic specialise in outdoor structures to meet many requirements. Whether it be a retractable awning for a dining area and a completely enclosed space…

The 350-room Premier Inn Phuket will open its doors in early 2017 in partnership with Rayaburi Group Co., Ltd. It will be the second…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has sponsored the upholstery and soft furnishings student awards at the Wendy Shorter Interiors training centre in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.Students…

Capturing the energy of the cosmopolitan city it calls home, W Istanbul recently unveiled its stunning new look – designed by acclaimed Turkish designer,…

Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the MGM National Harbor sits on the eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland,…

John Portman & Associates is pleased to report progress on the construction of the new dual-branded Marriott hotel complex in San Diego.Once completed, the…

Making it simple for hotels to conform to Building Regulations, specifically addressing disabled access to washrooms, Roca has introduced two dedicated Doc M packs….

Gallery Direct’s attention to detail is plain to see and has established them as leaders in the furniture and home décor market for a…

The Corus Hotel Hyde Park, which holds an enviable location at No.1 Lancaster Gate, is currently undergoing a major facelift which will see the…

Winner of two prestigious design awards, for its outstanding product design coupled with sophisticated technology, the Geberit AquaClean Mera takes the comfort and convenience…

Majorca’s tourism industry has been going through a bit of a renaissance in recent years, with a shift in focus away from the European…

The Courtyard Waco has just completed a noteworthy top-to-bottom refurbishment inside and out – with the property being completely re-imagined.The hotel façade was completely…

A 205-room Courtyard by Marriott has opened in Santiago, Chile and is the brand’s second hotel in South America.The Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Las…

The Crosswater Group has appointed a new Director of Logistics, Neil Evans. Joining from SCS, a carpet and furnishing company, where he was previously…

Snoozebox, the award-winning portable hotel company, and Sleep, Europe’s leading hotel design and development event, have announced a collaboration which will give design companies…

Go surfing on the high seas, take a bumper car for a spin, enjoy the fantastic views, indulge in countless culinary delights or simply…

Under the management of the Oetker Collection, Fregate Island Private has completed a major refurbishment of the public areas, marina, Banyan Hill Estate and…

To meet the advanced requirements of their clients Baulmann Leuchten has now upgraded their successful range of LED luminaires with flexarms: new design meets…

AccorHotels continues the rapid expansion of its upscale Pullman brand with the announcement of key rebrandings in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, adding a further…

A second management agreement has been signed between Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts and Panzhihua Pulongda Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. The 150-room Dusit…

June Highlights • A cloud over London while the sun shines on the South West • Aberdeen aches… • …Whereas Glasgow grins during the…

An elegant and captivating design inspired by the powerful imagery of nature has lifted the lounge area of The Glendower Hotel to new heights…

Working with Design Research Studio under the creative direction of renowned British designer Tom Dixon, Laufen products have been chosen to help give a…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of an agreement with Qingdao Conson Haitian Centre Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Qingdao Conson…

The Precision Concept from Lano Flooring Solutions redefining axminster carpet with 12 patterns in one of four pre-determined colourways available in just 15-days from…

Officially opened by Team GB sprinter and former BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who began his athletics career in Kingston,…

Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds has undergone a £3.5 million investment project to transform the hotel into a contemporary and stylish space. The building once…

Red Lion Hotels Corporation announced on Monday the debut of its new brand, Hotel RL, with the opening of the 130-room Hotel RL Baltimore…

Scheduled to open in mid-2016, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Inmobiliaria Canels, SA de CV, have announced plans to operate a new build property…

Encompass Furniture & Doors are pleased to offer two new fire pit designs to their range of outdoor furniture and accessories. ARTU Artu is…

Built on the former site of Microsoft’s Head Quarters, the Winnersh Triangle Travelodge hotel is a bespoke 93-room property featuring a Bar Café. It…

Under a management agreement with Financière Immobilière Bordelaise, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of the InterContinental® Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel,…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has strengthened its contracts division with the promotion of Sophie Meager into the role of contract sales representative.Sophie, who began…

Following a substantial refurbishment, the 4* Mercure Oxford Eastgate Townhouse Hotel has unveiled beautiful interiors in keeping with the style and heritage of the…

The last twelve months have been good for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and the firm is continuing to accelerate its growth in Turkey with…

Hilton Worldwide has announced a third DoubleTree by Hilton property will be opening in Perth at a ground-breaking ceremony for its Perth-Northbridge hotel, which…

Marking the seventh property on the island of Bali for Starwood, the Four Points Bali, Kuta has opened in a serene area of Kuta…

TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, designed by Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA) for the McSam Hotel Group, will be breaking ground in August at 324 West…

The Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Juventud has now opened following a US$9 million investment. The new-build joins three other properties managed by…

The Hamilton Pedestal Table from Gallery Direct would look equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting. This large, statement refectory table has…

Environmental benefits of the world’s most popular tap Taps are crucial to the functionality of any modern bathroom. Whether it is on the washbasin,…

A £30 million restoration project for Doddington Hall and its surrounding buildings and park area has been approved, which will provide a five-star country…

Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross Hotel has announced its new bar and dining destination 1269 Restaurant & Bar, specialising in livestock, game, butcher-style preparation and…

If you’ve always wanted to have a genuine safari experience, but have never quite been able to stretch to two weeks in Kenya –…

In the centre of Northern California’s largest city, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Westin San Jose. The…

Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group are pleased to announce the opening of Hotel Indigo® York.Located on Walmgate, a…

The classic elegance of the Boston table lamp from Chelsom makes it a timeless piece that would look at home in either traditional or…

The Government’s new five point plan to boost UK tourism has been announced by Prime Minister, David Cameron (see this note we published for…

An idyllic gathering place for business and leisure, The Sheraton Sharjah Beach Hotel Resort & Spa comprises modern rooms, upscale restaurants, and ample event…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley following its rebranding and marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Hubei…

The Ivy recently opened its doors to the public once again. The interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS) retain elements of the previous…