Turning a necessity into a Hotel Highlight

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On 21st and 22nd October, at Olympia West Hall in London, Hansgrohe will make its debut at the specialist Independent Hotel Show. In addition to exhibiting at Sleep in November, the decision to sign-up for IHS is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the hospitality sector.It also recognises the needs of smaller boutique hotels; to provide outstanding quality, attentive service, comfortable luxury and an overall unique experience that makes them standout from the competition but, crucially, must also be profitable.

Hansgrohe understands these needs and demonstrates on Stand 187 how the necessity of a bathroom can be transformed into a highlight for the hotel guest. Visitors can experience first-hand Hansgrohe’s innovative Select technology which offers user-friendly push-button controls. With all the simplicity and pleasure of a digital shower experience, Select has the added advantage of a reliable mechanical operation that is also easy to install.

Hansgrohe EcoSmart products deliver savings on water and energy bills while still providing a refreshing experience for guests with no compromise. Examples will be demonstrated on the stand, along with some project examples of boutique hotel installations including the Sands Hotel in Margate and the Belgraves London.

From the Axor designer brand, the Axor LampShower will demonstrate the magic of light and water fusing together to create a dramatic highlight in the hotel bathroom. For hotels preferring a classic look, there is Axor Montreux and Talis Classic or for more avante garde PuraVida or Axor Starck Organic.

Jay Phillips, National Sales Manager – Projects, comments, ‘This year is our first year of exhibiting at the ‘Independent hotel show’, so we’re really excited to be able to promote and share our award winning shower and brassware products. Over the years, Hansgrohe have supplied many boutique hotels who see the value in specifying our products that are at the forefront of Design, Innovation, and Sustainability. The show provides a perfect opportunity to showcase our Axor Manufaktur special finishes service that offers a real differential to any bathroom, along with new products, and I Specify our new specification tool, that supports everyone associated with bathrooms in the hospitality sector’.

Daniel Fountain / 04.09.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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