Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsTo exceptional services, add exceptional recognition: the Domaine Les Moulins and its Original Camping have just been awarded their 5th star, thus becoming one of the most prestigious sites in France.This crowing point sets the seal on a new concept, “Glamping”, a mix of luxury and authenticity, glamour and nature. On the glamour side are high quality facilities – heated…
read moreThe Block vertical and horizontal range of indoor and outdoor lighting has IP55 water ingress protection. In this line of products the “Lecce stone” obtained from Ashlar block is structural, thus the material acquires great impact and presence. Six light options are available including metal halide, to address a wide range of illumination needs.The union of materials offered by Nature…
read moreTravelodge has announced that it will be seeking to develop ‘Metro’ (small) style hotels, in prestigious locations and in office blocks across the UK; in a bid to meet the growing demands of its customers. These properties which will be between 20 to 40 rooms in size, will allow Travelodge to build small hotels in highly priced, much sought after…
read moreThere has been a further jump in the number of suppliers of Trevira CS furnishing textiles among exhibitors at this year’s Comfortex in Leipzig in September. Around one quarter of the 143 companies feature in their programmes contract materials in the flame retardant branded fibres from Trevira. For Anke Vollenbröker, Head of Marketing & Business Development at Trevira, this important…
read moreLemni by Ca’ Belli Luce is a selection of contemporary designed interior wall lights utilising LED or fluorescent lighting to create subtle up/down lighting effects. Made from alabaster and slate, the rectangular design creates a high visual impact. Natural materials with their intrinsic qualities of age, preciousness and durability epitomize Ca’ Belli’s winning choice; different typologies of natural stone: Slate,…
read more555 International, a design, management and fabrication firm has partnered up with Chicago’s most influential restaurateurs for the launch of two new distinct projects: Tokio Pub and Perennial Virant. Led by President & Founder James Geier and Vice President of Design Karen Herold, 555 worked with Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants and the BOKA Group to develop these inspiring design concepts…
read moreHaving created a landmark of its JW Marriott brand at Juhu in Mumbai, the business capital of India, Marriott International Inc., a global lodging leader, today repeats this extraordinary achievement in the city of Chandigarh with the launch of its JW Marriott Chandigarh – the first JW Marriott hotel in North India and the second in the country. This luxury…
read moreFormule 1, the brand that revolutionized budget travel, has introduced its new “Cocoon” room concept into Australia, with F1 hotels in Canberra, Campbelltown and Wentworthville the first to showcase the new rooms. F1 Campbelltown was the very first Formule 1 in Australia, and its refurbishment is well timed as Accor celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.The Cocoon Room provides a…
read moreFor almost six years, the re-opening of Hyatt Regency New Orleans has been eagerly anticipated by locals and visitors alike. The hotel proudly announces it is now accepting reservations to welcome its first guests on 19th October, 2011 following a $275 million redesign and revitalization. Upon completion, the hotel will boast 1,193 all-new, strikingly sophisticated guest rooms, 200,000 square feet…
read moreMark Fuller, Andy Taylor and Concept Venues are proud to announce the launch of Embassy Dubai situated within the new Grosvenor House Hotel. The exciting new venture is scheduled to open in September 2011 with a grand launch event in November 2011.Embassy Dubai will be spread across the top floors of Tower Two, Grosvenor House’s second tower of imperial accommodation…
read moreBlock is a range of indoor and outdoor lighting with IP55 water ingress protection. In this line of products the “Lecce stone” obtained from Ashlar block is structural, thus the material acquires great impact and presence. Six versions are available including metal halide to address a wide range of illumination requirements. The union of materials offered by Nature and common…
read moreYou generally know what to expect when you stay at an hotel; the basics (bed, bathroom and breakfast) and the ‘perks’, depending on where you stay and what star rating the hotel is, which include things like free wi-fi. Staying at one of the four Roomzzz Aparthotels in the UK, (the Roomzzz Aparthotel Manchester) you can expect a fusion of…
read moreAfter undergoing an intensive refurbishment of approximately €30 Million within a period of almost 2 years, the Hilton Hotel Mainz has been transformed into a modern superior hotel.In total 431 rooms and 5 conference rooms have been fitted out with the latest energy saving technologies, according to the concept of architects Kirstein & Rischmann and Dörflinger engineers. For the implementation…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has supplied an exciting product mix to the new day and stay spa, Lifehouse Spa, in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex. Sitting calmly within its setting of 130 acres, 12 acres of which are historically important Grade II listed gardens, the Lifehouse building is designed around a series of courtyards to bring the outside…
read moreOn the 3rd of May 2011, the winners of the 2nd Oxford Brookes “Bespoke Hotels Group – Entrepreneur of the Year” were announced.As the final assessment for their Hospitality & Tourism Entrepreneurship module, Oxford Brookes University students had to pitch in Dragon’s Den style an innovative hospitality or tourism product or service to a panel of successful hospitality and tourism…
read moreMarriott International announced the opening of its third hotel in Panama, the 120-room Courtyard Panama City MetroMall. This is the second Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Panama, being developed and operated by Real Hotels and Resorts of El Salvador. “The Courtyard Panama City MetroMall is be a wonderful addition to Marriott International’s continually expanding portfolio of 64 hotels in Latin…
read morePer AQUUM announces the opening of NIYAMA, Maldives, its newest addition to its award winning portfolio. Due to open October 2011, NIYAMA has been designed as an edgy, modern resort that will offer guests more than a romantic Maldivian escape, balancing tranquillity with a sense of discovery, stimulation and fun. Located in the South Western Atoll of Dhaalu, NIYAMA is…
read moreIn addition to the article published on the 6th May relating to the new Premier Inn under construction in Leicester Square, HotelDesigns was invited on a tour of the site and managed to grab some photos to show our readers in an early preview…The building, formerly the Queens House (an hotel which closed in 1936) and then which became offices…
read moreMövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the soft opening of Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, its first property in Singapore, with the grand launch earmarked towards the end of the year.Located in the heart of Sentosa, overlooking the South China Sea and Merlion Park, the five-star hotel depicts the colonial history and contemporary flair of the country in its striking interiors,…
read moreIn a recent announcement by the French Government, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome has been awarded a five-star classification of the highest distinction. It has been named one of eight official palace hotels in France.The moniker of ‘palace hotel’ is one that many Paris hotels have adopted over the years as a self-appointed and unofficial title. Last year the government of France…
read moreIdeal Standard, a leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, today launches its new bathroom collection Playa, created by award-winning design house, ArteFakt. The Playa collection offers a linear design while conceptually remaining distinctly contemporary. Wide surfaces and straight angles deliver a comfortable relaxing bathroom experience, without compromising on style and design. The Playa range comprises of five different…
read moreThe emblematic Majorca hotel has reinvented itself in 2011 as an “adults only” hotel exclusively for people over the age of 15, providing guests with a very different and more intimate experience in an environment guaranteed to be more serene. At the same time, the Meliá de Mar Hotel has also added new services and facilities as well as more…
read moreYOTEL, the revolutionary hotel concept, has announced that it will open for business in New York City with a property featuring 669 stylish cabins. This will mark the first YOTEL opening outside of its current international airport locations and make it the largest hotel opening in New York in 2011. Yotel New York – Premium Double Cabin YO! Founder Simon…
read moreThe new build Holiday Inn Express at Whittlesford opened for business at the end of 2010 with 74 guestrooms, all bedroom casegoods manufactured and installed by AMS Group.Working closely with the Procurement team at the IHG Head Office, AMS and ICA Architects of Glasgow redesigned the bedroom furniture to complement the new interior design scheme. The main aim was to…
read moreRoman Ltd, one of the UK’s leading shower designers and manufacturers, exhibited a selection of their range at this year’s ISH exhibition, Frankfurt. It is the first time the company have exhibited at the show, which marked the launch of their Desire Range, along with other new additions to their existing ranges.Their dedicated Export Team, whose languages include Spanish, French,…
read moreEclipse Hotels Group, advised by Assael architecture, has secured planning consent for a new £14m next-generation Holiday Inn development in Wandsworth, South London. The 6 storey 4 star hotel will include 122 suites designed to meet Holiday Inn’s ‘next generation’ format, with modern contemporary interiors and flexible space for work and relaxation. A business academy, restaurant, bar/lounge, gym and basement…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts continues the rapid expansion of its new global spa concept, eforea: spa at Hilton, with two openings in Thailand this month. Millennium Hilton Bangkok opened the country’s first eforea: spa at Hilton March 5 and Hilton Pattaya is scheduled to open its eforea location within weeks. The new eforea spas in Thailand highlight a pipeline of…
read moreTraditional Khmer music, Buddhist monks, Cambodia’s deputy prime minister and apsaras will help announce the grand opening of one of Southeast Asia’s most anticipated new hotels March 29 as the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra makes its debut.The hotel takes the stage in Phnom Penh as the first new five-star hotel to open in the capital in more than a decade.…
read moreSani Beach Hotel is gearing up to unveil the first phase of an exciting refurbishment that will see the hotel be transformed into a stunning and exclusive five-star property. Part of the beautiful Sani Resort in Halkidiki, Greece, Sani Beach Hotel will re-open for the summer season in April with 140 fully renovated Junior Suites offering a contemporary and luxurious…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced an agreement with a joint venture between Grupo Questro and Trinity Investments L.L.C. at a signing ceremony on the 11th February, for The Ritz-Carlton to operate a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to be developed within Mexico.The scenic Mexican town will add new lustre to the destination with the 2014 opening of the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve project…
read morePullman has recently announced its entry into the Indonesian market with Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana opening the doors to guests for its first 140 of 353 rooms on February 24, 2011. The balance will open over the next few months.It is strategically located opposite the white sands of Legian Beach, and within easy access to many of the area’s retail,…
read moreW Hotels Worldwide will continue to showcase what’s new and next in design with the opening of six new W Hotels around the world in 2011. Design has been at the forefront of W Hotels since the opening of the David Rockwell-designed W New York, the first ever W Hotel, more than 12 years ago and has evolved with more…
read moreNewly opened in February, Jamie’s Italian Nottingham is the latest opening in the hugely successful chain of Italian restaurants from the world famous celebrity chef. This award-winning concept features a vibrant blend of innovation, theatre, efficient service, atmosphere and great food.Andy Thornton Ltd was delighted to work on the project with internationally acclaimed design practice Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, following…
read moreBOOK and EYE are just two of the many lights organic are launching in 2011, available through FW Lighting.BOOK light and EYE light are two concept designs that have made their way into production due to demand by Organic customers. Both BOOK and EYE light offer the architect and interior designer quirky, original design thinking with real applications. The flexibility…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces plans to debut the first St Regis hotel in Jordan, furthering St. Regis’ robust global expansion and mission to introduce properties in the world’s most dynamic and exciting markets. Owned by Al Maabar Abdoun Real Estate Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Maabar International Investments Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Amman…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, is pleased to unveil the long-anticipated W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak in March 2011. Marking the debut of W Hotels Worldwide in Indonesia, the new W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak will be the fourth W Retreat to open across the globe. Located in Seminyak, the trendy enclave of Bali, W Retreat & Spa…
read moreW Hotels Worldwide has opened the doors of its 39th hotel globally, W Taipei, which is located in the buzzing central business district of Xinyi. The 405-room hotel has been designed by renowned architects G.A. Design International Ltd of London and is encased in radiant glass. Rising 31 floors, W Taipei is the only hotel in the city with a…
read moreW Hotels Worldwide premieres its newest flagship hotel, W London-Leicester Square, the W brand’s 40th hotel globally. Set in the epicentre of London’s entertainment scene, W London is situated on the corner of Leicester Square and Wardour Street, nestled between cultural Soho and the world famous square. The building, which was developed by Northern Irish property company McAleer & Rushe,…
read moreRezidor have announced the opening date for the second Hotel Missoni. The second property is located close to the main shopping area of Kuwait City, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. A part of the Symphony Centre, an adjacent luxury boutique shopping emporium, the hotel is ideally situated for many of Kuwait’s attractions. Hotel Missoni Kuwait property will also offer guests a…
read moreMy first visit to a truly African hotel was , I suppose to Bushmans Kloof in 2008. Truly African in that it was not urban and was focussed on generating a wildlife experience for the guest. The owners, the Tollman family invest money from their European Red Carnation Group in various wildlife trusts and it was from them I found…
read moreThis modern, modular bench system with sleek lines has been specifically designed for the business sector and available through Design-Conscious. An infinitely extendable concept that can be used on small or large scale projects such as sports arenas, airports, events halls and even places of worship, whilst equally suited for dining areas, reception areas, public seating, and waiting rooms. The…
read moreThe ability of Wilton Carpets Commercial to marry design, flexibility and speed through its Ready to Go carpet concept has proved the winning formula for the Bury store of Peter Jackson The Jewellers.Specified by jewellery retail specialist, Hallmark Design & Shopfitting to add to the luxury feel of the interior, the carpet was selected in the striking floral of Fantasia…
read moreFalmouth has its place in history, its place as a centre of the web. Not the internet but a network of Royal Mail packet boats – the ‘snail-mail’ of the 17th and 18th Century. From here packet boats took mail, supplies and wages to British armies abroad through a web of sea routes at a speed slightly slower than 6…
read moreIt was 41 years ago in January that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened the Inn on the Park in London, its first European property and one that would help define the brand as it expanded around the world. Today (31st January), as the company celebrates its 50th birthday year, Four Seasons returns to Mayfair – and sets a course…
read moreRoman, one of the UK’s leading shower designers and manufacturers, is set to exhibit at ISH Frankfurt 2011, for the first time. The show, which runs from the 15th to the 19th March, will mark the launch of their distinctively unique Desire range of enclosures.With their dedicated Export Team, whose languages include Spanish, French, German and Italian, on hand throughout…
read moreThe 5-star Hotel & Spa “Der Steirerhof” in Bad Walterdorf in Austria has recently finished the most intensive investment in quality since the opening of the hotel.Situtated in a famous region of thermal salt springs, the hotel is surrounded by 60.000 m² of natural herb gardens, which are an essential part of the Spa concept of the hotel. On request,…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has opened their new flagship in Sweden: the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm with direct connection to the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre – one of Scandinavia’s largest facilities for meetings and events. The brand new hotel and congress centre have been designed by White, a leading Scandinavian architectural agency, and feature chic and contemporary interiors by…
read moreOriginally a neglected Franciscan priory, the Hotel Monopol site was purchased and works completed in 1892. Architect Karl Grosser was responsible for transforming the abandoned building into a very modern hotel with beautiful Neo-baroque façade.Recently taken over by new owners, the hotel has undergone a careful renovation resulting in a stylish yet modern hotel that retains the glamour, opulence and…
read moreMorgans Hotel Group Co. (“Morgans”) has recently announced the opening of Mondrian SoHo on March 1st, with an exclusive preview at the end of February. Fantasy meets sophisticated chic with Morgans Hotel Group’s unveiling of its third Mondrian, the renowned lifestyle brand known for its distinct style of hospitality, nightlife and entertainment, and the company’s downtown debut in Manhattan’s famed…
read moreLano Flooring Solutions has deployed a significant revision to its Carve hotel-specific textured carpet concept in the shape of a new and improved bank of colours. From floral inspired textures to the river-like Carve 07 and geometric Carve 25, each design uses Lano’s manufacturing capability to produce a multi-level cut and loop pile carpet in high performance 100% Aqualon nylon.…
read moreThe recent refurbishment of the spectacular five-star Grange City Hotel has seen bespoke carpet from Axminster Carpets Commercial installed in meeting rooms, the auditorium, guestrooms and corridors. Following the recent installation of carpet from the Devon-based manufacturer at the Grange Hotel Group’s highly acclaimed Grange St Pauls Hotel, Axminster Commercial’s design team worked with the group and interior designers Buchanan…
read moreThe Raphael Hotel, Kansas City’s landmark property, is thrilled to announce its official affiliation with the Autograph Collection beginning on February 1, 2011. The Autograph Collection is a portfolio of upscale, independent hotels and resorts, each with a distinctive personality. The Raphael is among the first to become a part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection in the iconic historic hotel…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. said on the 10th January 2011 that A. Bradford Bryan, Jr. will retire as Executive Vice President and head of the company’s Architecture and Construction division on March 31. He will be succeeded by Ronald T. Harrison as Global Officer, Architecture and Construction. Mr. Bryan’s career has spanned 31 years, and he has led Marriott’s pivotal Architecture…
read moreW® Hotels Worldwide celebrates the opening of W Austin and The Residences at W Austin, the brands 38th hotel globally. Owned and developed by Stratus Properties and the Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, W Austin is located in the heart of Austin’s 2nd Street District, connected to a 3,000 person capacity music and performance venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater…
read moreThe iconic London hotel, the Savoy re-opened recently following a record breaking three year refurbishment with an investment of £220M. The interior design, by Pierre-Yves Rochon, is very much in the spirit of the hotel’s original Edwardian and Art Deco influences. Already, following extensive media coverage, the hotel has exceeded visitors’ expectations and reclaimed its position as one of the…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts has officially opened the doors of their newest hotel, Le Méridien Taipei. Located in the most cosmopolitan district of Taipei – Xinyi District – and steps away from local cultural offerings, Le Méridien’s first hotel in Taiwan ushers in a new dimension of timeless chic and will be the gathering place for the creative guests, with…
read moreIn September I reported on the building of the latest Premier Inn in Burgess Hill in Sussex, and indicated some of the savings being made that are enhancing the profitability of the growing hotels group. On the 24th November I attended the official ‘opening’ of the hotel and learned more both about the application of new technologies to the hotel…
read moreThe much anticipated W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak marks its debut in Indonesia this early 2011, representing another milestone in W’s global expansion into the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations. Located in Seminyak, the trendy enclave of Bali, W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak is the latest playground on the island which will emanate the destination’s exuberance, where designer boutiques,…
read moreAt the International Spa Association annual conference and expo, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it plans to expand its portfolio of hotel spas by more than 50 percent in the coming year. More than 150 new spas are planned or are in development at Starwood, which currently features more than 300 hotel spas across iconic hospitality brands, including…
read moreMake a date with Rendezvous, the first carbon neutral carpet range designed specifically for the hospitality sector and brought to you by Axminster Carpets’ Commercial Division. Featuring both traditional and contemporary styles, Rendezvous presents 12 exciting designs, each narrow woven on Axminster’s super eight pitch looms for unrivalled quality and clarity of design. All 12 options are available from stock,…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu 1835 Hotel & Thalasso, Cannes in France. The 134-rooms property, formerly known as 1835 White Palm Hotel, will be re-branded in December 2010 and join Radisson Blu’s design conscious and contemporary portfolio.“We are delighted to open a further high quality hotel in the South…
read moreThe County Club, a long established Private Member’s Club in Bridgwater, Somerset reopened its doors on Wednesday 3rd November 2010, following the first phase of a staged interior refurbishment. The Club, originally known in the 1800’s as “The Bridgwater Club”, occupies the rooms of a former private house whose origins date from the 17th century. The building is in an…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it will open the first Le Méridien hotel in the sophisticated and vibrant European “Capital of Culture.” Scheduled to open in the autumn of 2011, the new 260-room Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler marks the brand’s debut in Turkey. Owned by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc., the hotel overlooks…
read moreThe Kessler Collection, a portfolio of boutique four and five-diamond quality properties located in Florida, Georgia, Colorado and New Mexico, and IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the transition of The Castle Hotel to a Holiday Inn Resort as of Nov. 1, 2010. Located in the heart of Orlando, on the famed International Drive, the rebranded Holiday Inn Resort Orlando –…
read moreDecorative electrical wiring accessories and lighting controls manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has supplied a unique table-mounted media and power outlet for the impressive new Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel’s 1,021 contemporary bedrooms and suites.The bespoke product was designed by Hamilton’s team of experts, who worked closely with the hotel’s architects to ensure that the final product met the aesthetic, engineering and…
read moreLuxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International, is set to plant its unique blend of stimulating modern hospitality in the Middle East with the introduction of the first Langham Place in Doha, Qatar, which will become the city’s new entertainment hub when completed.Set to open in late 2012, Langham Place, Doha, Qatar, will anchor the group’s fast developing expansion plans in…
read moreThe Spanish hotel group AC Hotels, chaired by Antonio Catalan, and Marriott International, Inc., chaired by J.W. Marriott, Jr., have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture that will manage and franchise a new lodging co-brand across Europe and Latin America – “AC by Marriott”.The new co-brand will combine the strengths of AC Hotels and Marriott International. “AC…
read moreOmaha’s dynamic Midtown Crossing district is now the site of a new Element hotel, the much-talked-about “green trailblazer” from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Element Omaha Midtown Crossing, which opened on the 4th November 2010, is the first hotel in Midtown, and marks Element Hotels’ debut in the U.S. Midwest. The hotel is owned by East Campus Realty and…
read moreIt is important for the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, located in the heart of prestigious Knightsbridge, that their Ballroom and adjacent Meeting Rooms not only look beautiful– but stay looking beautiful. Wilton Carpets Commercial, with whom the Hotel has a long standing relationship, was asked to design the carpets using contemporary designs that reflected the ambience and architecture of the…
read moreThe impressive Rotherham Town Hall now welcomes visitors with a striking Ready to Weave carpet from Axminster Commercial. Featuring the Metropolitan Borough Council’s coat of arms as a focal point surrounded by a custom design, the bespoke Axminster was specified by Jan Armitage, Architectural Assistant, Environment and Development Services: “We had recently used Axminster Carpets within the closely located Members…
read moreDawson Design Associates, Inc. unveiled recently the intended design for the Hotel Rouge, owned by LaSalle Hotel Properties and managed by Kimpton Hotels. Minutes away from major city attractions such as the Smithsonian, the National Mall, the Washington Monument, and Union Station, the hotel is centrally located in the heart of Washington DC. Having long been a favorite hotel by…
read moreLangham Hotels International has signed a management agreement for Langham Place, Ningbo Culture Plaza, Ningbo with Ningbo Culture Plaza Investment & Development Company Limited. The move marks the luxury hotel operator’s first flag in one of China’s strategic second tier cities.The deepwater port city of Ningbo in Zhejiang Province on China’s Eastern seaboard is home to one of the world’s…
read moreThe Ready to Weave concept from Axminster Commercial has led to a significant rise in the popularity of semi-bespoke carpet, fulfilling the needs of contractors, hoteliers, restaurateurs and publicans, and it is now set to offer even more scope with the introduction of another 16 colours.Now with a total of 32 colours, Ready to Weave is one of the most…
read moreThe traditional hotel concierge is being shaken up by Premier Inn as the hotel chain announces it will be introducing an innovative Twitter based ‘virtual’ concierge service for its guests.Not only is this revolutionary take on the concierge concept a UK first, but Premier Inn is also becoming the first budget hotel chain to offer a concierge style service to…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a global spa concept designed exclusively for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. On the heels of the brand’s recent $6 billion brand revitalization effort, Shine for Sheraton will debut in new properties across the globe and as a new spa solution for existing hotels and…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has re launched their Arena and Siena Collections for 2010 with refreshed designs and new shapes that bring both ranges bang up to date.Arena tub chairs are cleverly designed with an identical footprint so can be grouped together to provide a varied visual arrangement. This concept has been expanded further with…
read moreA charming, new boutique hotel has opened in Milan, the Italian capital for fashion, design and lifestyle. The Hotel Milano Scala lies in the artistic and cultural district of Brera, the heart of the city centre and the location for many of the city’s most important theatres, museums and exclusive shopping streets. Following a soft opening on September 2nd, the…
read moreCorinthia Hotels released further details of the five-star luxury hotel it is building in central London, which is due to open in early 2011. It will become the world’s ninth Corinthia hotel. Corinthia Hotel London is being built within an imposing Victorian building, on a city block location between Whitehall Place, Northumberland Avenue and Great Scotland Yard, overlooking Trafalgar Square…
read moreThe Swiss furniture manufacturer Girsberger will present SWAY, a new standing seat, at Orgatec in Cologne. Following the CORPO range of chairs, this is the second piece of furniture designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Girsberger. And once again, the designer’s flair for minimalist and intelligent chair concepts is evident. The flexible connection between the chair’s base and support leg is…
read moreHeathfield and Co will be showcasing new Ceiling pendants and Lamp shades at Decorex for hospitality and residential use (Stand J294). Customized production is an ever increasing part of their business as they work regularly with designers to realise their concepts. For more information, please contact Heathfield and Co in the Directory.
read moreDesign Hotels™ is delighted to announce its first member hotel in Hong Kong, The Mira Hong Kong. The partnership comes at an exciting time as the hotel is also celebrating its first birthday. Overlooking the banyan trees and hedge mazes of Kowloon Park in Tsimshatsui, one of Hong Kong’s boutique-lined shopping districts, The Mira is an award-winning urban retreat. Its…
read moreOpening its doors in February 2010, the interiors of the JBR Movenpick reflect clean lines and open spaces, as seen in the interior architecture of the Pacific Coast. The finishes are light and translucent, with overall intimations of coolness and clarity within the open plan spaces. The style selected complements the Mövenpick brand, which is positioned as a modern lifestyle…
read moreGrand Residences by Marriott is a private Members club located in the heart of Mayfair, London. Designed for frequent visitors to London, 47 Park Street’s residence club concept bridges the gap between staying in a five-star hotel and owning an exclusive London property.A magnificent red-brick Edwardian-style town house, 47 Park Street was built in 1927 as a private residence for…
read moreExclusive New Club Floor Revealed: ‘Hotel Within a Hotel’ Concept Edinburgh’s Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has taken luxury to new heights with its new Club Floor ‘hotel within a hotel’ concept, which provides guests with an enhanced level of service and style.As part of the hotel’s 25th anniversary and multi-million pound refurbishment, the Sheraton Grand has created an exclusive…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the re-opening of its member Saman Villas in Bentota, Sri Lanka, which opened on the 12 August 2010.As part of Saman Villas’ continued efforts to be one of the best boutique hotels in Asia as well as to cater to the growing demands of the top-end traveller, an extensive refurbishment project…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its 101st Park Inn hotel and the 27th Park Inn in the UK – the 185-room Park Inn Aberdeen. Additional facilities at the new-build hotel include eight meeting rooms, a fitness room and a signature RBG restaurant. The hotel also offers complimentary wireless internet access throughout, to both residents and non-residents alike.Located in the…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has announced their 8th property in Switzerland: The Radisson Blu Resort, Andermatt featuring 240 rooms is scheduled to open its doors in 2013. It will be part of the project “Andermatt Swiss Alps”, a master development overseen by Orascom Development Holding AG and including six new hotels in the 4- and 5-star sector, some 490 apartments…
read more“Please come in, let Magic, Pleasure and Dreams greet you. The SEVEN HOTEL welcomes you to a totally innovative concept where emotions and delight will turn your nights with us into a fabulous story to tell…” The Seven Hotel (or Hotel Le Seven) in Paris (now open) is something straight from the imagination, a dream-like mixture of fantasy and the…
read moreAVE began manufacturing lighting control systems in Italy over 100 years ago, and still does to this day. Widely respected across Europe, AVE creates innovative and contemporary designs using cutting-edge solutions to create a hotel management system that fully meets the needs of small independents to large multinational hotel chains. After many years of research and development, AVE has launched…
read moreLangham Hotels International has recently announced plans to open The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai, in October, marking the debut of its second property in the city.Located in the elegant and lively Xintiandi district, with its glamorous designer boutiques, art galleries, eclectic restaurants and bars, The Langham will occupy an outstanding new landmark building with interiors by leading hospitality designer, Peter Remedios.…
read moreThe Sleep Event exhibition will house the successful Sleepotel which was launched last year with great results. The Sleepotel creates a virtual live hotel experience where leading designers, architects, suppliers and operators from around the world collaborate to bring the very latest in design concepts to life. This year the area has developed to showcase a reception, bar, restrooms and…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently hosted grand openings for its first two hotels in Sweden – the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen and the Renaissance Malmo. “This is a very exciting time for Marriott in Europe – we recently announced our goal to double our portfolio in Europe by 2015 and are thrilled to now be expanding into Sweden with our partners…
read more2morrow, the latest innovative yet fun and modern bathroom range from Villeroy & Boch successfully merges classic with contemporary furnishings to offer creative and style led interiors. The new modular bathroom collection is comprised of a variety of design options and finishes, boasting sleek lines and contours with a big splash of colour.Colour trends have always been a strong influence…
read moreGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center continues to make excellent progress on the restoration of the property – and remain on track to meet their November 15, 2010 re-opening date.More than a thousand people are at work inside the hotel every day — representing 38 separate contracting companies including architectural, interior design, procurement, engineering, and construction. During the clean up…
read moreWith its remote location, steep terrains, and copious amounts of boulders, the site for Four Seasons Resort Seychelles provides the ultimate challenge even for the most seasoned architects. But with a little dream and imagination, Cheong Yew Kuan, the principal architect of Singapore-based Area Design, transformed it into a world-class paradise.Kuan designed the Resort on-site after spending many hours surveying…
read moreThe Datai Langkawi is pleased to announce the reopening of The Beach Club Bar after undergoing a one month renovation project. Situated by the resort’s private beachfront and adjacent to The Beach Club restaurant, the new Beach Club Bar offers guests larger seating capacity and a more contemporary décor, a perfect location for sundowners and pre-dinner drinks. With stunning views…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) signed a management agreement with Piyasombat Property Co. Ltd. for the first Hotel Indigo in Southeast Asia. This marks another strategic step to expand the presence of this upscale boutique brand in the Asia Pacific. The hotel is expected to be completed by end of 2012.Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road takes its name from one of…
read moreIHG yesterday began checking guests into the 607-room InterContinental New York Times Square. Rising 36 stories above the iconic New York skyline, the property is the largest new-build hotel to open in Manhattan since 2002 and will be the largest hotel in New York to achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, providing guests with a full-service, luxury…
read morePorto Montenegro, the glamorous new marina destination designed by ReardonSmith Architects, will be welcoming its first residents and visitors in July. Described as a “transformational” development for Montenegro, the phase completing this summer includes waterfront apartments and luxury residences, restaurants, cafés and first class berthing and associated marina facilities for superyachts and smaller craft.ReardonSmith was appointed in 2007 to masterplan,…
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