Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe new Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, designed by Dexter Moren Associates, has officially opened. The vibrant interiors for the 298-key hotel have been inspired by the city’s cultural icons and rich industrial heritage. The interior concept combines custom-made nostalgic features, combined with the latest technology and high quality contemporary finishes. A signature open lobby concept combines an open plan…
read moreThe Ramble, an independently-owned hotel will open in late 2017 with 50 guestrooms, an intimate theatre and bar and flexible meeting space. Located at 2450 Larimer St., just north of Downtown Denver, the hotel will be among the first to open in the burgeoning RiNo neighbourhood. Known for its blend of urban grit and industrial revival, RiNo’s historic warehouses and…
read moreThe elegant Bowden Hall Hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment, transforming the grade II listed four-star Georgian country house hotel. The hotel, nestled in 12 acres of sweeping parkland, will unveil its new, locally inspired look at an official opening on the 6th September 2016 with a special event planned to launch the hotel’s stunning new interior design. The renovation…
read moreA specialist furniture business is preparing to move into new premises four times the size of its original base after a rapid increase in orders. Top Brass has built up a multi-million pound turnover making furnishings for some of the UK’s biggest hotel chains, providing everything from blinds to beds to complete furnished rooms. As well as relocating, the business…
read morePaloma Resort Properties has announced the completion of the second phase of extensive renovations to its The Ridge Hotel property. The Ridge Hotel’s $4.5 million in sleek, modern upgrades include new dining and drinking concepts, an inviting and techsavvy lobby and reception area, enhanced fitness facility with new Life Fitness equipment, plus a fresh facelift to hallways, restrooms and the…
read moreFairmont Austin, the new 37-storey luxury hotel opening summer 2017, has unveiled natural design elements that will pay homage to the neighbouring Palm Park, currently undergoing revitalisation by the non-profit Waller Creek Conservancy. Fairmont Austin’s proximity to both Palm Park and Waller Creek inspired Warren Sheets, of San Francisco-based interior design firm Warren Sheets Design, to create an organic continuity…
read moreAlderney, the third largest of the Channel Islands, continues its investment in expanding its varied accommodation offering with the opening of The Adventurer’s Rest. Sitting in the heart of St Anne, Alderney’s historic capital and only town, the hotel is a new concept for the island with its edgy, industrial interiors and individually appointed rooms. One of the island’s larger…
read moreMarriott International opens its second hotel in Belarus with the addition of Minsk Marriott Hotel, the capital’s first 5-star internationally rated hotel, which is now open for business. The deluxe Minsk Marriott Hotel sits within a new compound located on the Svisloch riverside offering an exceptional range of services under one roof including a sports and entertainment complex, which comprises…
read moreThe oldest hotel in Hungary, Pest-Buda, has reopened after renovation as a 10-bedroom luxury boutique hotel. Originally opened all the way back in 1696, the hotel is located in the Buda Castle district, the historic heart of the Hungarian capital. Pest-Buda offers four different room types – courtyard room, simple room, suite and atelier suite. Atop the building, two atelier…
read moreKudos Dsign is a leading luxury interior design agency for hospitality developments, designing innovative projects across the globe, from the iconic Burj Al Arab Terrace in Dubai to ‘Hotel With’ in Stockholm, the world’s first purpose-built underground hotel. Based in Turku, Finland, Kudos prides themselves on their creativity and attention to detail in every aspect of the process, specially sourcing…
read moreOriginal, unconventional, relaxed and stylish – these properties describe the unique overall experience of pentahotels. With its unmistakable pentastyle, the young, dynamic hotel brand is one of the first to have made its mark and established itself as a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel segment. pentahotels does not stick to standard principals. Innovation, a strong vision, a good dose of…
read moreHaving stayed in countless hotels, I am aware that the quality of a guest’s sleeping experience is one of the most important aspects of a stay – if not the most important. So getting the choice of bed, mattress and linens right takes thought and time. But if that’s the hotel’s only offering, you might think the hotelier’s job has…
read moreBoston Park Plaza is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive, multi-year, $100 million (£75 million) renovation and restoration project. The extensive transformation includes the complete overhaul of the hotel’s 1,060 guestrooms and corridors, main entrances and lobby, meeting spaces, mezzanine levels, the addition of an all-new library room, and the replacement of all furniture and fixtures. “This rejuvenation…
read moreEconomy designer brand Ibis Styles is thinking big with the opening of not just one but two new hotels in Budapest. This is a new country for the brand and a new opportunity to once again convey its distinctive personality and character. To mark the occasion, the teams from AccorHotels Hungary have organised a custom inauguration event bringing together partners,…
read moreNorth Hill City Resort, a new five-star luxury resort in Chiang Mai, is set to open in August 2016. Perfect for business and leisure travelers alike, the boutique, 42-room resort offers a sophisticated and contemporary setting with outstanding views of Doi Suthep, ideal proximity to the new North Hill Golf Course, and unique amenities including an outdoor amphitheatre and outdoor…
read moreFrom this summer onwards the five-star hotel, IBEROSTAR, in Playa de Palma will be home to the first GROHE Experience Suite in Mallorca. The new suite spa is located on 7th floor of the hotel and allows guests to enjoy a spacious outdoor area with outstanding views of the local beaches. It has a large and bright bedroom-living room, a…
read moreConrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s luxury hotel portfolio has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with SA BORA BORA NUI for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. The 115-key resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment and open as Conrad Bora Bora Nui in March 2017. Conrad Bora Bora Nui…
read moreThe combination of serviced apartments and serviced offices in one building is one way serviced apartment operators are expanding their business and broadening the target audience, according to a recent report. With operators such as Zoku in Amsterdam teaming up with shared office space concept WeWork and Vision in Switzerland launching its first shared offices in Zürich, the concept of…
read moreThis July sees the grand opening of the new citizenM hotel in the heart of one of London’s most historical sites. Right opposite the world famous Tower of London, this new 370-room hotel will officially open its doors on July 11. citizenM’s second property in London marks another milestone in the history of this young and innovative Dutch hotel brand.…
read moreSituated in the Old Town part of Gdańsk, the Almond Hotel perfectly brings together the functions of a hotel, restaurant, and a spa & wellness complex. The hotel’s interior design was carried out by Paulina Czurak – owner of the Ideograf Architectural Studio – who consequently used numerous references to the history of the locale. The Almond Hotel consists of…
read moreAs part of its rapid European expansion plans The Student Hotel has announced the purchase of a second property in Italy that will increase its portfolio to 12. The Dutch group that pioneered a hybrid model of high-quality hospitality has today unveiled plans for a second Italian property as part of its target to open 40 across Europe by 2020.…
read moreThe newly unveiled renovation of The Peninsula Beijing marks the latest chapter in The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels’ (HSH) long tradition of hospitality excellence in China. With a front row seat in the capital city, HSH’s hotels have witnessed the remarkable transition of China into an economic superpower. Located in central Beijing, just a short walk from Tiananmen Square and…
read moreGleneagles is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of redevelopment at the hotel, unveiling a new-look Century Bar, the addition of new bar, Auchterarder 70, and 35 renovated luxury bedrooms. The Century Bar, one of Scotland’s most iconic bars, has been given a major makeover. Gleneagles’ main bar – which is famed for housing one of Scotland’s…
read moreThe Lake District’s most successful self-catering cottage company, Heart of the Lakes, is delighted to be representing one of Ambleside’s most unique holiday properties. The Arthouse, which is located minutes from Lake Windermere, offers the ultimate in five star contemporary self-catering accommodation and sleeps up to seven guests. Owners, Colin Sullivan and John Bray, a well-known artist, were keen to…
read moreMinor Hotels has announced that from 1st July 2016 it will be taking over the operation of the 216-room Mövenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai. The property will operate under the group’s AVANI Hotels & Resorts brand as the AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel. This represents a milestone for Minor Hotels as the first AVANI hotel in the Middle East. The change…
read moreIn July this year, Elegant Hotels Group will unveil the newest addition to its portfolio with a distinctive new All Inclusive concept for Barbados, with a focus on wellness and mindfulness at the redesigned Waves Hotel & Spa. Set on the platinum west coast, the 70-room Waves hotel is the third All Inclusive property for the group and welcomes couples,…
read moreSituated along the historic and picturesque Singapore River, M Social Singapore overlooks the vibrant Robertson Quay enclave and is part of an integrated development which includes UP@Robertson Quay, a luxury apartment project developed by City Developments Limited. At its heart, M Social Singapore’s chic interiors are envisioned by renowned French designer Philippe Starck. It debuts in Singapore the concept of…
read moreLocated right next door to the Amsterdam ArenA and the Ziggo Dome, Jaz Amsterdam has celebrated its official hotel opening and has succeeded in becoming a cult venue in no time at all. The spectacular show to herald its opening, designed by Jung von Matt, also proved a cult attraction. This is a hotel designed by musical enthusiasts for musical…
read moreThe 188-room AC Hotel® Guadalajara Mexico and the 175-room AC Hotel® Queretaro Antea recently opened their doors – both properties are owned and were developed by FibraHotel and are operated by Marriott International. AC Hotels by Marriott celebrates the beauty of classic modern designs with its European soul and Spanish roots, borne from the signature vision of renowned hotelier Antonio…
read moreBuilding on the technological capabilities of the Axor U-Base, Axor envisioned a new dimension of individualisation: washbasin spouts crafted from alternative materials with total freedom of form for seamless integration in the interior design or for creating a personal statement. Within this creative brief, Axor invited world-renowned design partners to present their visions for the meaning of water within the…
read moreVisitors to the Canadian capital now have even more choice of quality accommodation to choose from thanks to the opening of the 148-room Alt Hotel Ottawa. The newly-built property is conveniently located on Slater Street, just a few blocks away from the city’s iconic Parliament Buildings and is less than a mile from the bustling ByWard Market district. The opening…
read moreSedona Hotel Yangon is pleased to announce the opening of 84 additional luxury suites in its new Inya Wing. Since it was unveiled in October 2015, the iconic 29-storey Inya Wing is already setting a new standard for modern hospitality in Yangon. With the launch of the hotel’s new collection of luxury suites, Sedona Hotel Yangon is poised to become…
read moreToday, Oxford Capital Group’s wholly owned management affiliate Oxford Hotels & Resorts and Curio – A Collection by Hilton™ proudly announce the eagerly-awaited opening of LondonHouse Chicagoat the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Curio by Hilton has announced the opening of the LondonHouse, Chicago in association with Oxford Hotels and Resorts. Originally opened as the London Guarantee…
read moreIl Sereno presents a new era of luxury hotel for the iconic destination of Lake Como with an ethos of understated elegance. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel will have 30 spacious rooms, ranging from 65-square-metres to The Penthouse at 200+ square metres, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and all of them on the…
read moreMGM National Harbor has revealed the designs for its premier suite offerings at the $1.3 billion resort, set to open in the fourth quarter of 2016. Complementing the modern elegance of the resort, the suite designs – developed by Studio GAIA – draw inspiration from the forest and water elements native to the Maryland area and feature stunning views of…
read moreCanopy – Hilton’s new ‘neighbourhood hotel’ brand – is set to open a new property in Washington D.C. as Bethesda North breaks ground and is slated to welcome guests in late 2017. The 177-room hotel, which includes 23 suites and two spectacular three-bay Presidential suites, is located at the centre of Pike & Rose, a new mixed-use development featuring a…
read moreOpening in late summer 2016 in the heart of the new Lower Manhattan just a block from the World Trade Center, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown will be the brand’s second location in the city, and will introduce the very first Manhattan restaurant by acclaimed Chef Wolfgang Puck. In a timeless tribute to the city’s distinctive early 20th century…
read moreBathroom specialist Bauhaus is proud to introduce the new Driftwood finish, bringing enduring yet sophisticated design to the brand’s Glide ll collection. Perfect for those looking to embrace the trend for natural materials in the home, the wood veneer finish offers customers a refined take on the ever-popular ‘rough luxe’ interior design style, whilst still retaining all of the range’s…
read moreOfficially relaunching in May 2016, 11 Cadogan Gardens reveals its glamorous new look, designed by hospitality interiors specialists JSJ Design. The boutique 5-star hotel in Chelsea has undergone extensive renovation over the last year, including updates to the reception, drawing room and bar areas as well as each of its 56 guest rooms and suites. The new look is the…
read moreWith all due respect to any of our readers who hail from the cities of Bath and Durham, I will tell anyone who will listen that I believe Edinburgh is the UK’s prettiest city. The breathtaking countryside to its south, its cobbled roads, its wonderfully archaic side-streets and UNESCO World Heritage-protected buildings – the Scottish capital is one of our…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Bentley Motors are delighted to introduce a new level of luxury to the Middle East with the debut of region’s first Bentley Suite at The St. Regis Dubai in Al Habtoor City. The Bentley Suite is inspired by the bespoke craftsmanship of the pinnacle Bentley Mulsanne. This is the third Bentley Suite in the…
read moreHiB is continuing to push boundaries in bathroom mirror innovation with the launch of its beautiful and incredibly innovative new Ambience range. In an industry first, the Ambience mirror offers a cool to warm white selector via a small touch switch. This enables users to fluctuate between the extremes of warm and cool illumination, and anything in between, in order…
read moreFollowing the news Germany’s first Premier Inn officially opened its doors to the public last month, interior designer and Partner at JSJ Design Jeremy Scarlett gives us the inside track on the project… The project originally came about after I was approached by Patrick Dempsey; at the time he was MD of Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants (WHR) and the company…
read moreMeliá Hotels International has announced the signing of three new hotels during the Arab Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) last week in Dubai… • Gran Meliá Maldives, Indian Ocean – it will offer a mixture of luxurious private villa and guestroom living within one of the best fishing and diving destinations in the Maldives • Meliá Serengeti Lodge, Tanzania, Africa –…
read moreMalmaison, the iconic boutique hotel and lifestyle brand, announces that the recently acquired Montpellier Chapter Cheltenham is set to become part of the stylish Malmaison brand. Guests will be able to enjoy the Malmaison experience from arrival, from the service culture to incorporating the iconic Mal touches to the stunning bedrooms. As well as an introduction to the brasserie and…
read moreKimpton Hotels & Restaurants recently announced the reopening of its Kimpton Morrison House hotel in Alexandria, Virginia after extensive renovations and the debut of adjacent Ashlar Restaurant and Bar. With whimsical, literary-inspired design for all its public spaces, hallway corridors and guest rooms and suites, as well as the addition of a new restaurant and ballroom, the 45-room hotel creates…
read moreWith a restrained and elegant range of environmental graphics Modulex complement the scheme created by New York based Champalimaud Design in collaboration with EPR Architects for the luxurious Gainsborough Bath Spa in Bath which opened last year and has since gone on to be awarded the prestigious Tatler Spa Awards 2016. The period details of the elegant Georgian architecture in…
read moreAndrew’s Lane Theatre is set to become a ‘micro hotel’ after investors revealed plans to build a seven-storey development containing 115 pod rooms of between 10sqm and 12sqm – in a style similar to Japanese pod-hotels. According to the Irish Times, Ireland has generally been slow to embrace the concept of so-called ‘micro hotels’ that offer tiny rooms at tiny…
read moreSteve Wynn and Wynn Resorts have discussed plans at a recent investor conference for a new entertainment destination built around a first-ever recreational lake concept. The development is subject to approval by the company’s Board of Directors and will include a 38 acre lagoon, surrounded by a meetings and convention space, a 1,000-room hotel tower, a small casino and extensive…
read moreTen Hotel Jen hotels across Asia Pacific have exciting developments and renovations taking place throughout 2016. From Hello Kitty-themed rooms in Johor to a 19th-floor lounge with incredible views in Manila, the new developments are transforming the brand’s hotels into the most stylish business and leisure spaces in their destinations. Looking ahead over the next three years Hotel Jen has…
read moreBaulmann Leuchten were asked to collaborate on the manufacture of guestroom and public area lighting for the Boulevard Hotel Baku. Located in the heart of Baku’s White City district, and set right on Baku Bay, the Boulevard Hotel, Baku has joined the collection of independent hotels under the Marriott Autograph Collection. This stunning hotel offers 818 guest rooms, three restaurants…
read moreHarbour Hotels has announced that from Monday 4th April, The Radisson Blu Edwardian Guildford Hotel will convert to the Guildford Harbour Hotel. The hotel has been managed by Edwardian Hotels London on behalf of the owners for the past four years, who have mutually worked together to successfully establish the deluxe four-star hotel within Guildford and the surrounding area, winning…
read moreHilton’s newest hotel opened last week as the dual-branded Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown started welcoming guests through the doors. The opening brings 300 rooms to the heart of the Texan city and further establishes Hilton Worldwide’s presence in the market. “This latest opening adds to the growing Hilton Worldwide portfolio and continues to…
read moreLast year AccorHotels opened more than 70 hotels across Asia Pacific, meaning the group launched at least one new hotel per week in the region. This year the group is on target to reach 700 hotels in APAC. Here are some of the most exciting recent and upcoming openings to entice travellers from all corners of the globe. New hotels…
read morePark Regis Birmingham, the city’s newest four-star hotel and the brand’s first in Europe welcomed its first guests on Tuesday 29th March. The £50 million development at Five Ways has undergone a vast transformation, with 1960s office tower ‘Auchinleck House’ having been converted into the sleek and modern upscale hotel. With 253 bedrooms, two junior suites and the largest presidential…
read moreAward-winning design practice Areen Hospitality has completed the first phase of the 467 guest room renovation of the iconic Westin Palace Madrid, one of the oldest and most prestigious hotels in Spain. This latest appointment adds to Areen’s growing reputation within the international hospitality sector, offering clients both interior design and procurement on an integrated basis from a single supplier.…
read moreAward-winning German bathroom specialist Hansgrohe launched a brand new concept ‘Water Studio’ in the heart of London’s design district on 1st March. Marking the latest chapter in their remarkable story, The Water Studio specification centre will act as a hub of inspiration, resource and a collaborative space for those serious about creating show-stopping bathrooms. Situated at 12-16 on the bustling…
read moreAnother week, and another fascinating speaker announced for the Hotel Designs Summit (12th-13th September, 2016 at Radisson Blu, London Stansted) – this time; the founder of the eponymous Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design. Elizabeth is one of the last independent artists to design and install the window displays at Harvey Nicholls. She spent 20 years working at the top of the…
read moreDowntown Rotana, Manama has officially opened its doors and is welcoming guests to its slick-city property in the heart of the Bahraini capital. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Manama ‘souq’ and the city’s central business and financial district skyline, the new 26-storey property is the third new property opening in Bahrain for Rotana, the leading hotel management company…
read moreIt’s fair to say our daily lives are in the midst of an ongoing ‘digital revolution’. So many day-to-day aspects of our lives have now been digitised — no more so than in our homes where technology plays a considerable role in how we do simple, everyday tasks. So it figures, we expect the same if we’re staying at a…
read moreAfter announcing Natalie Gardner and Andrew Linwood in recent weeks, the Hotel Designs Summit is pleased to welcome interior designer Yasmin Chopin to the event at Radisson Blu, London Stansted on 12th-13th September 2016 as a speaker. Yasmin lives in Cambridgeshire and her practical advice and quirky colourful style is popular with clients across the county and further afield. She…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the brand’s debut property in Malaysia. Scheduled to open on April 6, 2016, The St. Regis Langkawi Resort will become the first luxury resort to open within the last decade in Malaysia’s coveted “Island Jewel of Southeast Asia”. Located in the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi, a UNESCO’s World First Geopark, the resort is…
read moreThe next speaker at the Hotel Designs Summit – 12th-13th September 2016 – has been confirmed, and we are delighted to announce the Head of Areen Hospitality, Andrew Linwood will be joining us at Radisson Blu, London Stansted. Andrew is involved in and monitors all aspects of a project: from initial client contact, brief and concept development through to documentation and…
read moreChelsom was recently commissioned to supply bespoke public area lighting on-board Crystal Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet, the luxury 5- star plus Crystal Esprit. The ship marks Crystal Cruises first foray in to the super yacht market as part of a major growth plan for the company. Chelsom worked closely with the design team at AD Associates to create…
read moreIt’s fair to say that until relatively recently, airport hotels didn’t have the best of reputations. Seen as merely a necessary concession for ease of access to terminals, guests have generally viewed them with apathy. And this attitude hasn’t been helped by all-far-too-often lazy approaches to design and interiors on the hotels’ part. But this is now beginning to change.…
read moreBrintons is to launch an innovative Axminster collection engineered specifically for the corridor. BLOKWERK presents a range of carefully composed designs, taking inspiration from the influential De Stijl movement and offers an innovative solution to corridor design. Oren Sherman brings a restrained simplicity to the world of Axminster, resulting with the truly collaborative collection of elementally flexible designs. Constructed with…
read moreHilton HHonors members can now receive an exclusive discount on room rates by booking directly through its brand websites, its award-winning mobile app and reservation call centres, or through preferred corporate travel partners and approved travel agents. This guaranteed discount is available at more than 4,500 hotels around the world. In a move expected to take the online fight to…
read moreIn a newly developed grandstand, Cheltenham Racecourse now enjoys an array of bespoke carpet embracing apparently effortless design and celebrating the famed gold diamonds of owner, The Jockey Club. Tasked to evoke the feeling of the rolling landscape in which Cheltenham Racecourse is found, architecture practice, Roberts Limbrick, worked closely with Wilton Carpets Commercial through an evolutionary design process that…
read moreBrintons Carpets collaborated with Birmingham City University at this year’s prestigious January Furniture Show. Attended by over 16,000 buyers and 4,000 exhibitors, the four-day show at Birmingham’s NEC arena depicts the latest interior and furniture trends for the coming year. BA Textile Design students from Birmingham City University used Brintons’ latest technologies to create two carpet designs, depicting how key…
read moreRadisson Blu has announced the launch of ‘BluPrint’ – a new dynamic interior design offering for the styling of its guest rooms, social and public spaces, as well as meetings & events. According to the brand’s statement released this week, BluPrint is an ‘innovative, coherent way to evolve a property’s design according to guests’ changing lifestyles and trends’. Rose Anderson,…
read moreIkos Olivia is thrilled to announce the opening of four brand new, two bedroom beach front bungalow suites in 2016. Taking the lead among the other bungalow room types, the suites are the epitome of contemporary elegance, appointed in a prime beach-front location set on ground level with private garden, or on the first floor with balcony. Only steps from…
read moreHilton Worldwide has unveiled its Tru by Hilton brand that is ‘simplified, spirited and grounded in value’ according to a statement released by the company. Hilton says it is filling a massive void in the midscale category in the US and Canada. Built from a belief that being cost conscious and having a great stay don’t have to be mutually…
read moreComprising an exquisite collection of private chalets in Verbier, Gstaad, Crans-Montana, St. Anton, Lech and Tignes, Bramble Ski is pleased to reveal its three newest offerings: The Backstage Loft and Chalet Shalimar in Zermatt, Switzerland and Ma Datcha in Megeve, France. Between them, these properties boast a wealth of exceptional facilities for an ultra-indulgent alpine break, including hot tubs, gyms,…
read moreBoutique hotel chain Z Hotels has opened its fifth London property Z City, in the heart of the City of London. The 109-room hotel, which currently has 50 rooms open with more to be added in the coming weeks, adheres to the character of Z Hotels, offering guests urban luxury at an affordable price, with room rates from just �60…
read moreThe newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam has today announced its launch for February 2016, bringing a new interior design to the hotel that showcases the building’s heritage and architectural splendour. This follows a phased restoration of the former 45 year-old Hotel Pulitzer to reposition its 25 interlinked Golden Age canal houses as one of Amsterdam’s leading luxury hotels. Exceptional craftsmanship has…
read moreThanks to Caroline Modig, Marketing Manager at Art Hide who shares her thoughts on the role flooring and carpets play in the first impressions of guests… The main aim of all hospitality establishments is to form lasting impressions and ensure a trail of happy guests, since there’s no possibility of success without satisfied customers. Making guests happy, as we all…
read moreThe treatment room (see Pt 23) may be the heart of the spa, but an essential part for many users is the fitness suite. Spa and massage may be an essential part of wellbeing but so is having a healthy body. Among the other components of the Spa is the fitness suite. This is not to forget the need to…
read moreHotels Resort and Spas was a heading for a section of advertising in the London ‘Times’ Newspaper in 1958. There were some names then that would be recognised now, but the concept of a Resort or Spa has changed over the years and continues to evolve. In the busy 21st Century many people are looking for more than just somewhere…
read moreThis is a series guiding you through what a hotel designer is, the different sorts of designers, and how to manage the design process. It will include sections on the different areas of the hotel and suggest criteria for their design. Articles will be illustrated with the authors photographs and video. Part 1: Are You Sitting Comfortably? A Guide to Hotel Design…
read moreOne of the perks of my job is being able to see the progression of hotels from mere ideas and drawings right through to the bricks and mortar of a completed project. And one thing that always fascinates me is how much (and sometimes how little) the finished product can differ from the concept first visualised by designers and architects.…
read moreOne of the perks of my job is being able to see the progression of hotels from mere ideas and drawings right through to the bricks and mortar of a completed project. And one thing that always fascinates me is how much (and sometimes how little) the finished product can differ from the concept first visualised by designers and architects.So,…
read moreThe impressive Blu Box from Lano Carpet Solutions brings together all the manufacturer’s carpets for hospitality environments, providing designers and end users with a vital resource.Included in the box are catalogued samples of ranges that have a proven track record in hospitality, from excellent value tufted collections for bedrooms to high-quality woven axminster for use in corridors, lounges, bar and…
read moreEarlier this month, the Mayor of Ryde, Councillor Roi Milburn and the Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, David Thornton joined Travelodge’s Regional Director South, Muhammad Manan to officially open Ryde’s first branded budget hotel – Ryde Travelodge.The purpose built, 41-room property, located in the heart of the town centre represents an investment of £2.2 million…
read moreGROHE has opened its brand new exclusive showroom on the island of Majorca. Opened in October, the showroom in Palma displays conceptual bathrooms from GROHE on the premises of the well-established local distributor, Socías y Rosselló.Created by interior designer Carmen Baselga, the new GROHE showroom invites consumers, installers and trade partners to discover three luxurious bathroom displays on a total…
read moreThe Bermondsey Square Hotel, a 90-room property in south London, is thrilled to announce the addition of six, brand new Terrace Rooms.These first floor rooms boast private balconies overlooking the thriving Bermondsey Square and antique market. Reinforcing the community spirit, the winning design contributed by local architecture students has inspired the exterior gardens bordering the rooms. The owners hope these…
read moreThe InterContinental London – The O2, opening on the vibrant Greenwich Peninsula in winter 2015, has unveiled five destination restaurants and bars for the luxury new hotel. The Meridian Lounge, Clipper Bar, Market Brasserie, Peninsula Restaurant and Eighteen Sky Bar have been designed to capture panoramic views of the water from each space, providing an inspirational setting to reflect on…
read moreSince the iconic Virgin Megastore left Times Square in 2009, New York City has been vacant of a Virgin hub for family and fans.However, late September marked a new milestone in the history of the Virgin brand and New York, as Virgin Hotels broke ground with the Lam Group on Virgin Hotels New York City. Located in the NOMAD neighbourhood…
read moreAloft Hotels has announced its 100th worldwide hotel milestone, with the opening of Aloft College Station in Texas.Currently operating in 16 countries across the globe, Aloft has experienced incredible growth since it emerged onto the scene in 2008. With the recent openings of Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District in New York City, Aloft Santa Clara (CA), Aloft Stuttgart and…
read moreIn early September, Taylor’s Classics delivered the final pieces of furniture to the refurbished Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham. They worked closely with Andreas Antona and Luke Tipping as well as Leisure Concepts of Kenilworth to create a fresh and spacious feel to this long standing, Edgbaston based, Michelin star restaurant. The restaurant has been extended to allow additional dining beneath…
read moreThe 4-star Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa situated in the Welsh capital of Cardiff has undergone an extensive refurbishment, transforming its bedrooms and public spaces.Mercure, a “locally inspired” brand, has drawn influence for the hotel’s new interior design from Cardiff itself. Inspired by Cardiff’s Millennium Centre, Bay and Castle, the interior design is permeated with Welsh copper and…
read more2016 is shaping up to be a great year for Four Seasons with the opening of several new hotels and resorts planned for the UAE, Kuwait, Japan, China and the USA. A summary of the openings are as follows: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island: This 200-room property is located in the heart of the new Central…
read moreCountry Group Development (CGD) and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are partnering up with world-renowned designers Denniston, led by award-winning architectural and interior design legend Jean-Michel Gathy, to design the interiors of Bangkok’s exclusive Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, set to open in 2018.The announcement marks the first collaboration between the world’s leading name in luxury hotels…
read moreNew from Crosswater, Dial is the latest in push-button shower technology, which allows you to precisely control the flow of water and temperature simultaneously. Available in both single and double outlet options, Dial sets a new benchmark in bathroom design with cutting-edge on/off operation offering complete showering control at the touch of a button. This innovation allows for multifunctional showering…
read moreA new latest generation InterCityHotel is being developed in Herford in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located within the direct vicinity of the town’s world famous MARTa Art Museum, the hotel is set to meet the artistic aspirations of its environment. The InterCityHotel Herford will offer 135 rooms, each of which will be at least 20 m² in size, will deliver a feel-good…
read moreThe iconic Liver Bird is the inspiration for the latest design by award-winning architect, David Backhouse. Renowned for creating the Cavern Walks and the Cavern Club in Liverpool, Backhouse has now turned his expertise into giving Liverpool a unique building that sets it apart from the rest of the world. Standing 100 meters tall and nestled at the entrance to…
read moreThe 198-room Elizabeth Park Hotel Budapest, A Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel, has announced it will undergo an extensive refurbishment program and re-launch in spring 2016 as The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest.As part of the refurbishment, new luxury suites will be added as well as the introduction of The Ritz-Carlton Club. New concepts will also be rolled out at the hotel’s dining venues. “It…
read moreAfter a four-month-long refurbishment period of its public areas, the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Los Angeles-Downey has re-opened. The $5m investment has seen a complete refurbishment of the lobby, atrium, restaurant and lounge, meeting rooms, business and fitness centres and pool area.One key area of investment was transforming the lobby and atrium into a “Great-room” concept which will provide guests…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts has introduced Sheraton Grand, a new premier tier that recognises exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts in enticing destinations, with distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. Starwood has revealed the first ten Sheraton Grand properties, which span from Bangalore to Beijing, Dubai to Edinburgh, Miyazaki to Seoul, Taipei to Bangkok, and Tokyo to Rio…
read moreIn partnership with real estate developer, Dubai Properties, Starwood Hotels & Resorts have announced three Aloft and one Element branded hotels are expected to open in 2018, introducing 816 rooms in Dubai ahead of the Dubai World Expo 2020.Naaman Atallah, CEO of Dubai Properties, said: “As Dubai prepares itself to host a memorable World Expo 2020, Dubai Properties is proud…
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