Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsPRODUCT WATCH: GROHE extends Colours Collection With 10 colour and finish variations across many GROHE ranges, installers, retailers and designers can help customers personalise their bathroom like never before – from tap to flush plate… Not only do today’s homeowners want individuality when it comes to design, so too do hotel guests checking in. The chance to customise the look…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Duravit and Philippe Starck present “Starck T” 25 years on from when the design legend first collaborated with Duravit, Philippe Starck designs and unveils new accessories for the bathroom manufacturer… Duravit and Philippe Starck present “Starck T” a new accessory line, which combines functional rigor with organic forms. In 1994 Philippe Starck first teamed up with Duravit to…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: July’s features announced Hotel Designs has officially dropped its July editorial features, which are Soft Furnishings and Fabrics… Throughout July, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical features, namely Soft Furnishings and Fabrics and all the trend forecasts in-between. Soft furnishings If 2017 wasn’t colourful enough, 2018 opened the floodgate even further for bold accents to come through;…
read moreInside Hokkaido National Park’s latest luxury hotel Design firm Wilson Associates unveils luxury condominium-hotel in renowned Japanese ski resort… Interior architecture and design firm Wilson Associates, which this year made it onto Hotel Designs’ 30 Under 30, has unveiled the interiors of a modern hotel located in Japan’s Hokkaido National Park. The Skye Niseko ski resort shelters 100 apartments and five penthouses and…
read moreInterContinental opens sixth hotel in France The highly-anticipated opening of InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu marks the luxury brand’s sixth property in France… Following an extensive four-year restoration, InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu has opened in one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The renovation of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu complex is, to date, the largest private transformation of a historic…
read moreHyatt Centric brand to enter into Greater China Located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island, the hotel will mark the Hyatt Centric brand’s entry into Greater China… Following China being identified as a major international hotel design hotspot, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Sun Hung Kai Properties…
read moreHow colour is making a comeback in the bathroom To conclude our time putting bathrooms under the spotlight, Crosswater explains why colour is making a comeback in the hotel bathroom… The interior design of a hotel guestroom is extremely important. After all, this is effectively a home-from-home – a place of security to rest after a busy day. Just as universal…
read moreNH Hotel Group unveils fourth property in Amsterdam The new NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market is a contemporary and elegant hotspot for visitors to the Dutch capital… NH Hotel Group has unveiled its fifth NH Collection property in The Netherlands and fourth in Amsterdam with the opening of the new upper-upscale NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market. With 233 room, the new…
read moreLighting contemporary bathrooms with Vaughan The Vaughan bathroom wall light collection offers a wide selection of carefully designed and engineered IP44 rated wall lights in a variety of decorative styles… Whether a project requires contemporary designs either side of a wash basin or a more classic decorative scheme – the Vaughan wall light range offer designs to cover all schemes. The…
read moreStatement solutions for the hotel bathroom Continuing this month’s theme putting bathrooms under the spotlight, Bisque Radiator’s brand leader, Ellie Sawdy, explains how hotel designers can add statement and personality in the bathroom… A stylish bathroom is at the heart of every chic hotel room. There are a number of elements which have become so synonymous with hotel bathroom design – a…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Thermostatic shower valves from Crosswater Making a statement, Union by Crosswater welcomes thermostatic shower values into the Vanguard Collection… Challenging the traditional concept of bathroom fittings, the UNION collection from Crosswater has been engineered to provide unparalleled functionality and designed to make a statement. Presenting Italian artisan brassware craft at its finest, each piece is cast, precision machined,…
read moreNew bathroom designs join Crosswater’s affordable Essentials Collection For more than 20 years, the Crosswater brand has been associated with quality bathroom solutions. Its new Essentials collection continues this strong tradition by presenting a range of modern and stylish products at an affordable price point. The latest designs are brought together to offer customers a top-to-bottom product offering that makes…
read moreJO&JOE opens in Paris with longest house-warming party The design hotel in Paris “where youth hostels meet hotels” opens with interiors by global architecture and design studio PENSON… After first launching in 2017 in the city of Hossegor, JO&JOE has opened a hotel that shelters its disruptive design concept in Paris. The brand, which was launched by Accor in 2016,…
read moreLIVE FROM MILAN: Minotti unveils 2019 indoor collection During Milan Design Week’s Salone del Mobile, Minotti has finally lifted the lid on its highly anticipated 2019 indoor collection… Hot off the heels of being at the centre of the action as the style partner for Meet Up London, Minotti has yet again raised the level of furniture design with the…
read moreFEATURE: “Industrial bathrooms are here to stay,” say bathroom experts Following ISH this month, PR and marketing firm Esprit breaks down why industrial bathrooms are not going anywhere soon in international hotel design… Historically a 20th Century style, the industrial trend has a new look and feel. No longer relegated to offices or loft style apartments, industrial design elements can…
read moreDuravit continues to confirm the success of its innovative bathroom products by winning an iF Design Award… Duravit was among the winners at this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD; the award went to the XSquare bathroom furniture series, created by Duravit in conjunction with the designer Kurt Merki Jr. The XSquare furniture range is both impressive and striking, with contemporary, elegant style.…
read moreWith the increase in demand from hotel operators and owners for the bathroom to become the statement areas within the modern hotel, Hotel Designs’ editor, Hamish Kilburn, sits down with Utopia Projects’ project consultant, Stuart Adamson and director Howard Jones to break down how to create the perfect hotel bathroom… Having designed bathroom in hotels such as South Place Hotel…
read moreHotel giant Marriott International plans to add hotels across its eight luxury brands… Marriott International has announced that it is projecting to open more than 30 luxury properties in 2019, furthering the company’s global perspective on luxury travel with its ensemble of eight distinct luxury brands. Through the world-renowned hospitality hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, W, The Luxury Collection,…
read moreGROHE Rapido SmartBox is now compatable with more than 170 different GROHE trim designs… Since its initial launch in 2017, the GROHE Rapido SmartBox in combination with the SmartControl Concealed trim sets has ensured the easy installation and premium performance of concealed shower systems, helping to support the trend for minimalist interiors in both residential and commercial projects. With its…
read moreGTHD Part 30: 5 tiling tricks to transform hotel interiors Technology is leading the way in a new wave of tile innovation, say tiles experts Tiles Direct. Here are their 5 tiling tips for transforming hotel interiors by using tiles in contemporary and classic ways Credit: Domus Piano Hotels represent an escape – a destination more beautiful and more luxurious than their own…
read moreThe 42-key hotel, designed by Tristan Du Plessis of Studio A, will be the first property to open in the newly established Chapter Italia portfolio… Opening in the vibrant and historic Regola neighborhood of Rome this spring, the 42-room hotel Chapter Roma will create an intimate atmosphere for those checking in. The first location in the newly established Chapter Italia…
read moreWith the bathroom trends for 2019 well and truly forecasted, interior designer Charlie Willaims from Heritage Bathrooms explains how hotels can inject these into the modern hotel… Luxurious, modern bathrooms are right at the top of the wishlist for homeowners right now, with many of these individuals now increasingly expecting to see this design-led approach when they book a hotel…
read moreInternationally acclaimed landscape design practice, Scape Design Associates, has completed the refurbishment of three Grecotel resorts in readiness for the 2019 holiday season… Design firm Scape Design Associates has recently completed renovations on Casa Marron in the Greek Peloponnese, Pella Beach in Halkidiki on Greece’s Cassandra Peninsula and the Corfu Imperial, located on the tip of the private peninsula of Kommeno on…
read moreSatin Chrome and Satin Stainless-Steel accessories from Hamilton Litestat bring added energy to Pantone’s vibrant Colour of the Year 2019… The 2019 must-have palette for interior design, fashion and furnishings is set to include PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral, which has been named Pantone Colour of the Year. Selected by colour trend experts at the Pantone Color Institute, Living Coral is…
read moreThe first hotel to opening following the aim to expand portfolio in the UK to seven hotels will be Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South… Courtyard continues to grow its UK presence with the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South. Inviting the modern traveller to work and play, the hotel features the latest Courtyard by Marriott design to ensure a…
read moreTaking a turn for tradition, Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier BISQUE launches timeless radiators… Pioneering designer radiator brand Bisque has, for the last four decades, represented the pinnacle of cutting-edge, contemporary design; however, for the first time, the luxury firm has announced its inaugural range of traditional towel radiators for use in classic bathroom designs. The collection – comprising the Buckingham,…
read moreIn the same week Hotel Designs’ announced a new floating hotel in Edinburgh, a mountain of so-called 2019 trends and major openings were among the highlights of this weeks headlines, as editor Hamish Kilburn reports… January arrived, and what inevitably followed was a plethora of emails of which each subject claimed to have the answers to this year’s must-have trends (I use the…
read moreSituated adjacent to Lake Ontario, a shimmering glass tower shelters a new kind of luxury in Toronto. Edited by Hamish Kilburn, Vincenzo Ferrara reviews Hotel X… Juxtaposing the neighbouring buildings in the Liberty Village area, which were once cut off from the rest of the city of Toronto, Hotel X Toronto is the new sought-after boutique kid on the block that is making…
read moreThe 19th-Century building will shelter Rome’s first patisserie-style hotel… Situated on Via del Corso, ‘The First Roma Dolce’, a new patisserie-themed boutique hotel, is set to open its doors in February 2019. The Dolce will be the newest addition to the ‘First Experience’, which joins three distinctly unique hotels together and emboldens guests to truly experience the city as locals.…
read moreIn the hunt for inspiration, writer Harry Southworth and editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn scour the globe to find the best hotels and suites for writers… To theme or not to theme, that is the question. From New York to Paris, London to Costa Rica, there are many hotels around the world that have balanced their chosen theme perfectly within the…
read moreEver since Bisque first came on our radar, we have been impressed with how the company has taken a very practical – and historically mundane – item and used it to lift a whole interior space. The brand’s marketing manager, Ellie Sawdy, talks us through major colour trends, radiator pitfalls and 2019 surprises… Ever since its humble beginnings in 1979, after…
read moreIn order to kick-start our month’s Spotlight On feature on ‘A Year In Review’ (Products of the year 2018), we have highlighted what we believed to have been the game-changing product launches of 2018. Here is part one of our ultimate throwback… When December arrives, the finish line is in sight for our industry as we all prepare to hang…
read moreDuravit stands out at the 2018 German Design Awards with a Special Mention for the new Brioso bathroom furniture range and three “Winner” accolades for the XSquare, Shower+Bath and DuraSystem series… Recommended Supplier Duravit has come away from the 2018 German Design Awards with a total of four awards and new titles, as the panel of judges recognise key products…
read moreThe interior, architecture and design studio behind the new Gridiron restaurant within COMO Metropolitan London Hotel in Old Park Lane, Mayfair has been unveiled as Nottingham-based Macaulay Sinclair… Design studio Macaulay Sinclair, which has created exceptional spaces for the hospitality sector such as Gleneagles, has transformed the former Met Bar into the new 60-cover restaurant and bar at COMO Matropolitan London Hotel,…
read moreDesign firm Goddard Littlefair injects golden-age glam into the former The Grand Hotel Imperial… Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik, situated just above Dubrovnik old town, was originally built in the 1890s and went on to serve the great Mediterranean cruise liners docking in the city in the early 20th century. Then called ‘The Grand Hotel Imperial’, with a French Riviera feel and…
read moreBy implementing this service, Room Mate believes guests will be able to enjoy a more unique, personalised experience before and after their stay… Room Mate Hotels has improved its user experience and reinforced its position as a Visionary Brand with the introduction of Amazon Pay inside all of its hotels. From today, guests will be able to quickly and easily…
read moreHotel Designs recommended supplier Kobe has gone crazy for bold. Influenced by the catwalk, colour blocking is making a comeback… Whether it’s a bold scheme to grab attention, or a subtle approach creating an element of calm, luxury fabric specialist Kobe has a host of curtain and upholstery fabrics that work the look. David Harris, Kobe‘s managing director, said: “The colour…
read moreSet in the heart of one of London’s most desirable postcodes, 54 Queen’s Gate unveils its extensive refurbishment at the end of this month, transforming it into an outstanding London townhouse hotel in the midst of South Kensington… A Grade II Edwardian property, the hotel features 24 stunningly-redesigned bedrooms, each taking inspiration and celebrating some of the area’s famed former…
read moreBrown Hotels, the design-savvy boutique hotel brand born out of Tel Aviv, opens doors today to The Lighthouse, the group’s eighth property in Israel and its largest and most amenity-rich hotel to date… Brown Hotels, the rapidly expanding boutique hotel brand from Tel Aviv, has opened its largest property to date, The Lighthouse. The 100-room hotel is situated within an iconic…
read moreThrowbacking it back to the ’70s, one design firm believes that neon and avocado bathrooms are coming back… Following this year’s London Design Festival (LDF), which saw a rise in bathroom colour with the launch of a new collection by Laufen, architecture and interior design firm Boundary Space has gone further to propose neon and avocado may soon be colour trends in the modern hotel…
read moreWith hotel design in the north enjoying a major moment, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn checked in to the design-led King Street Townhouse, to marvel over Manchester from a totally unique perspective… “Manchester is a shrinking violet,” said no designer, ever! It’s impossible to ignore the scale of construction that is happening right now in the UK’s third largest city. It has become,…
read moreThe minimalist design of GROHE SmartControl introduces three times the control in the shower… The experience of “Push, Turn, Shower” has now become even more multifaceted as the smart technology is integrated into another successful GROHE design line – GROHE Euphoria SmartControl. The new surface-mounted installation features a significantly slimmer form of the SmartControl interface as well as fast-acting temperature regulation that…
read moreThe design hotel that’s property dates back to the 12th Century opens new modern and fresh villa suites… With a noticeable nod to nature, Son Brull in Mallorca has completed the design of two brand-new villa suites. The two-bedroom villa suites are situated in the hotel’s idyllic gardens and offer the ideal combination of space and privacy while remaining fully serviced. Located in…
read moreDesign firm Total Resource Associates Inc. have released plans to renovate the hotel’s guestrooms, suites and public areas by September 2018… Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, which overlooks Manhattan’s famous Central Park, has announced the renovation of its guestrooms, suites and public areas. “We are very proud of what the hotel has achieved and provided for travelers around the world since its…
read moreThe 33-key Room Mate Gorka, designed by acclaimed interior design studio Cuarto Interior, opens as the brand’s 24th hotel… International hotel chain Room Mate Hotels continues with its ambitious expansion plans and opens Room Mate Gorka; its first hotel in the Basque Country. This is the chain’s second opening in less than a month, after opening Room Mate Bruno in…
read moreThe Bryan O’Sullivan Studio announces its latest hotel design project, LAVIDA Hotel in Girona, Spain, situated within the world-leading PGA Catalunya Resort… LAVIDA Hotel is an expertly designed, contemporary and convenient gateway for golf and activity enthusiasts alike. Aimed at those looking to discover the natural beauty of the local area through wide-ranging activity options, from golf, cycling and hiking…
read moreFour Points by Sheraton, a new four-star 297-key hotel that is strategically located as part of DUO Central Park, has just opened in Sydney… Architectural Design & Engineering Firm Foster + Partners has completed final stages of work in Sydney on DUO, a multicomplex which comprises of a hotel, apartments, offices and a creche. The new property is part of a…
read moreDexter Moren Associates and 3D Reid reveal 19th Boutique hotel in Hotel Du Vin portfolio, the Hotel du Vin in Stratford-upon-Avon… The latest interiors by expert hospitality designers, Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) have been revealed at the opening of the 46-key boutique Hotel du Vin, Stratford-upon-Avon. Positioned in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, the boutique hotel, which was structually designed by 3D…
read moreBisque – the UK’s first ever designer heating brand and pioneer of innovative radiator design – has unveiled a suave and sophisticated matt black finish to join its existing range of colour options. Once considered gloomy or gothic, matt black styles are enjoying something of a renaissance The new matt black option has a soft, sateen finish for that extra-luxurious…
read moreHotels looking to create a distinctive look in their guest bathrooms can now create a standout statement feature with the new Alderley mock croc leather effect bath… With a growing demand from hotel customers for Instagram-worthy guestrooms and facilities, bathroom designs have never been more important. Featuring a mock croc exterior, Alderley by Heritage Bathrooms comes in a sumptuous brown…
read moreRockwell East is a new 57-key aparthotel owned by London-based property developers Marldon and designed by Waldo Works with deliberate clashes of textures and bold colours.. Located on the fringes of London’s city centre, Rockwell East is a 57-key aparthotel the ideal destination for travellers who are staying in town for one night or several months. Apartments at Rockwell East are spacious and have all the features of…
read moreThe XSquare bathroom range from Duravit impresses with its contemporary – yet elegant design, high-quality surfaces and materials and striking chrome profiles… In conjunction with designer Kurt Merki Jr., Duravit has created a furniture range that is specially attuned to the design of the contemporary DuraSquare washbasins. The striking feature is the quadrant-shaped chrome profile edging the furniture. On the…
read moreYoung designers Mac Collins and Antonia Packham were chosen from more than 3,000 designers to bring their creative vision to life at the Cadogan Hotel… Luxury travel brand Belmond has chosen two talented young designers to bring their creative vision to life at its historic Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea when the property reopens later this year. Mac Collins, a product and furniture designer and soon-to-be…
read moreUnder blue, cloudless skies in London’s Clerkenwell district, Hamish Kilburn meets Mutina’s Ronan Bouroullec to understand more about his interior design partnership with Domus and how, with a new collection, he has opened up links between music and interior design… It was while I was watching a panel discussion on interior design tile trends at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week when…
read moreLeading firms Lightstone, TAO Group, Rockwell Group and Yabu Pushelberg rejoin forces following the successful launch of Moxy Times Square to deliver Moxy Chelsea… Said to be New York’s new secret garden, the lifestyle hotel Moxy Chelsea will open this Autumn with inspiration from the urban jungle, blending botanically-inspired design with Italian romance. The hotel, developed by Lightstone and part of Marriott International’s Moxy Hotels…
read moreThroughout July, Hotel Designs will be putting the spotlight on two super-important areas of hotel interior design, namely: soft furnishings and fabrics/textiles… Next month, Hotel Designs will be threading together all the news, features, products and conversations from soft furnishings and fabrics and textiles. 2017 confirmed our predictions in that the re-emergence of bold colours and motifs in soft furnishings…
read moreRegardless of their location, the world’s finest hotel bathrooms are designed to evoke a sensory experience. Moosa Adam investigates how hoteliers can simply create an ultra-modern bathroom that lives up to the growing consumer demands of guests checking in… Guests checking in to a luxury hotel often have a good idea of what they want from their stay. Crisp bed…
read moreThe new restaurant, located in the heart of London’s Chelsea district, is Goddard Littlefair’s first London restaurant project… Hans’ Bar & Grill, a new west London neighbourhood restaurant in Chelsea’s Pavilion Road, has opened. The new striking and contemporary interiors scheme, created by leading hospitality and F&B designers Goddard Littlefair, includes an exciting new extended café-bar space and a new…
read moreThe Brioso bathroom furniture range is a refreshingly contemporary approach to bathroom design, offering varied individual design options and excellent value for money… Working with designer Christian Werner, Duravit has launched a range of furniture that does justice to the notion of “Brioso” – representing relaxation, freshness, and joie de vivre in a contemporary bathroom interior. The range’s distinctive features include precise,…
read moreIn five years, the hotel brand plans to open properties in Lisbon, Paris, Barcelona, Porto and a third hotel Florence… The Student Hotel (TSH) has unveiled plans to expand its European portfolio to 65 properties within the next five years. At the grand opening of TSH Florence Lavagnini, its first Italian hotel, the group confirmed five new site acquisitions, which include Lisbon,…
read moreFollowing the reopening of Radisson Blu, Nice, Hotel Designs caught up with design firm Trevillion to find out what challenges it faced when refurbishing both the guestrooms and meeting and events areas of the hotel… Located on the famous Promenade des Anglais, Radisson Blu, Nice, has recently undergone monumental refurbishments as part of a colossal €12 million upgrade. Commencing in 2015, the…
read moreGrand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl opens its doors in the United Arab Emirates… Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl, the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in the United Arab Emirates’ capital city, Abu Dhabi. The luxury property combines iconic brand elements and awe-inspiring design and architecture with…
read moreThe new Caesarstone Metropolitan Collection, launched last night in London, comprises of nine surface products that reflect the UK industrial design trend… Surface manufacturer Caesarstone has launched the Metropolitan Collection in the UK. The new collection welcomes five new products, which join the four already launched surfaces. Interior designers, members of the press and friends of the brand gathered last night at rough and…
read moreThe bathroom should be comfortable, relaxing, and stylish, particularly as it is estimated we spend around three years of our lives in this room. To make the bathroom as aesthetically appealing as possible, functional components are often invisible. The innovative technology concealed within the assembly units of toilets and washbasins is essential in ensuring the perfect interaction with products installed…
read moreKartell by Laufen continues to grow with its innovative and functional vision of the bathroom… Bathroom specialist Laufen has expanded its Kartell range, which now includes elegant new washbasins with a variety of vanity unit combinations, new decors for the floorstanding washbasin, new furniture elements, a rimless floorstanding WC-combination and a free-standing bathtub. First presented to the public in April 2013, Kartell by…
read moreHotel opening marks the second property in Europe within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Following major renovations and a complete redesign, Hôtel Martinez, Cannes has reopened the 409-key hotel as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Located on Boulevard de la Croisette, the hotel is one of the most recognizable hotels on the French Riviera, rich in both culture and…
read moreProject is the third ARTIQ has completed with Anita Rosato Interior Design and Marriott. Art consultants ARTIQ have worked with Anita Rosato Interior Design on the curation of a location-specific art collection for London Marriott Hotel Regents Park, based on a zoological theme. The project is part of the hotel’s multi-million pound renovation scheme and represents the third ARTIQ has completed…
read moreMarriott International subsidiary W Hotels Worldwide has confirmed that it will open a 162 room W Ibiza in Summer 2019 in Santa Eulalia del Río. Owned by Inversions Hoteleres Ebza S.L., W Ibiza will have a beachfront location with three distinct design concepts for dining, drinking and relaxing, complemented by a rooftop sunset bar and adults only WET Deck (the brand’s signature…
read moreFollowing the success of C.1, Duravit introduces two further universal tap fitting ranges – B.1 and B.2. The ranges are positioned in the entry and mid-level price segment. For Duravit, these tap fittings represent an extension of the fundamental concept of designing the bathroom in a streamlined and consistent “language,” and allow for a complete Duravit bathroom. The tap fitting…
read moreVisitors will be invited to GROHE ATRIO’s exclusive product launch at the newly designed GROHE showroom at Via Crocefisso The GROHE DESIGN team will unveil its ATRIO SPA collection during Milan Design Week, with a design installation showcasing the new products to the public. As part of Fuorisalone, visitors will be invited to GROHE ATRIO’s exclusive launch at the newly-designed GROHE…
read moreThe hotel has upgraded 72 bedrooms and also boasts a new state-of-the-art reception area. The four-star DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury has upgraded 72 bedrooms including its Junior Suites and Loft Suites, investing over £1.5 million in the project, which has also included a refresh to several public areas. The new bedroom décor has an emphasis on elegance…
read moreInterior lights are often the finishing touch that entirely transforms a space, and this has never been truer than it is today. With continuous redesigns and developments in lighting technology, the trends are quick to change and continue to flourish… Indoor and outdoor lighting company, Festive Lights, have advised on lighting trends for 2018 and how they can be incorporated…
read moreHamilton Litestat has taken the guest experience at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa to new heights with the introduction of its latest smart lighting and Maid-Call controls, giving visitors ultimate control during their stay. The Grade II luxury Buckinghamshire hotel embarked on a long-term refurbishment programme in 2015 and turned to Hamilton to further improve and modernise the guest experience.…
read moreFrom New York to Nairobi, Expedia’s new infographic is perfect for travellers looking to plan a cultural holiday. The rise in hotels as a cultural experience shows that holidaymakers want more than a place to rest their head Want to wake up next to some world-class art? You don’t need to sneak into a museum or gallery to do so,…
read moreThe prevailing choice for high-end bathroom installation, the Crosswater MPRO range aims to provide a superior standard in brassware engineering. Combining state-of-the-art function and precision design, the result is a complete collection of bathroom mixers, valves, and showerheads that meets the exacting standards of today’s contemporary bathroom. Tailored to individual aesthetics, two stunning new finishes of Brushed Brass and Matt…
read moreUnion, setting a new standard for progressive brassware engineering, the latest innovative collection from Crosswater is a leap forward in design for the modern bathroom. Challenging the traditional concept of bathroom fittings, UNION has been engineered to provide unparalleled functionality and designed to make a statement. Presenting Italian artisan brassworking at its finest, each piece is cast, precision machined, polished…
read moreHotel Designs are celebrating the best of lighting design, from impressive hotel lighting to bespoke lighting for the home. Check below for the lighting styles currently on our minds, for the freshest lighting design inspiration. The Glamourous Lobby: Kempinski Hotel Bahia Lighting shapes the lobby at the Bahia, from the floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, to the statement Art Deco…
read more“Always attentive to the changes in society relating to water,” Roca make bathroom solutions that are both sustainable and stylish. The Spanish company founded in 1917 have just released two new ranges, Roca and a Georgio Armani collaboration, Armani Roca. Roca have taken home awards for sustainability and innovation, and have grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of…
read moreBritish culinary prophet Rick Stein has the power to revitalise communities with his hotels. A TV legend known for his travel shows which span the world with a food focus, Stein will extend his luxury hotel group Bannisters to a third location in Port Stephens, Australia later this year. The hotel group’s third territory will breathe new life into the Port Stephens…
read moreHot on the heels of Marriot’s giant global expansion – which Hotel Designs revealed would expand their luxury footprint with 40 new hotels in 2018 – the group have revealed their latest project in Melbourne. Marriott have been re-energising their Le Meridien offshoot with openings in China, US, Italy and South Korea, and the latest will be in Melbourne. Le…
read moreThe world’s first fully vegan room service has launched and we’ve had a peek inside the London hotel heralding it, which has central London views from the windows of some of its rooms. The St Giles London hotel in Bloomsbury, central London, is a relatively upmarket stay, with its best design features in the newly refurbished lobby and reception areas.…
read moreA historic London office block overlooking Trafalgar Square is being transformed into a new boutique London hotel. The St Martin’s Place Hotel, a 136 room property, will take inspiration from Art Deco styles, with brass-detailed bar stools in emerald green, and profound, statement arm chairs in bold blue. The colour palette featured in the initial photos suggests monochrome, with warming…
read moreTechnology is leading the way in a new wave of tile innovation, say tiles experts Tiles Direct. Here are their 5 tiling tips for transforming hotel interiors by using tiles in contemporary and classic ways Hotels represent an escape – a destination more beautiful and more luxurious than their own home. This concept is communicated well in the bedroom, but the bathroom is…
read moreTechnology is leading the way in a new wave of tile innovation, say tiles experts Tiles Direct. Here are their 5 tiling tips for transforming hotel interiors by using tiles in contemporary and classic ways Hotels represent an escape – a destination more beautiful and more luxurious than their own home. This concept is communicated well in the bedroom, but the…
read moreWorking with interiors stylists Selina Lake and Cate St. Hill, Sony has revealed home styling trends for 2018 which include Lagom, Painterly, Wabi-Sabi, Botanicals. Selina Lake is a freelance Interior & Lifestyle Stylist & Art Director in London, she is also the author of seven leading interior and styling books including Bazaar Style, Romantic Style, Homespun Style, Pretty Pastel Style,…
read moreMarriott International has announced the company is set to open nearly 40 luxury hotels in 2018 as the company continues to cater to a new affluent traveler, offering an unmatched variety of transformative travel experiences. Providing globetrotters with a truly global perspective and an unparalleled portfolio of eight distinct luxury brands, Marriott International Luxury Brands include world-renowned hospitality hallmarks The…
read moreAccorHotels has signed a management agreement with leading Dubai-based master developer Nakheel for the expansion of AccorHotels’ globally-renowned luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts. The agreement, recognised by Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah and Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels at a signing ceremony at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes (France) will lead to the opening…
read moreGenerator, the cutting-edge European lifestyle brand responsible for leading the hostel revolution, announces the opening of three new properties: Generator Stockholm and its bar Hilma; Generator Amsterdam and its club Oosterbar; and Generator Rome. These consecutive, milestone launches, round out the company’s portfolio to include 11 destinations in Europe. In its quest to continue to provide true native experiences at…
read moreRainSelect, launched at November’s Sleep show, is an intuitive and convenient central control unit, providing control of between two to five shower functions, along with the regulation of water temperature and quantity. Generous, 70 x 70 millimetre switches make selecting shower settings a tactile experience. Underlying this is hansgrohe’s Select technology, which controls the various functions on a purely mechanical…
read moreThe MEININGER hotel group and Peter Simmel have signed an agreement to open a new hotel in Dresden. Located right opposite the central station at Wiener Platz 2, the new hotel will have 165 rooms and 639 beds. It is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2021. The hotel will cover a gross floor area of 7,600 sqm…
read moretrivago has reviewed the data and tallied the scores, and it’s time to reveal the hotels that travellers consider to be the very best — the winners of the trivago Awards 2018. The trivago Awards give hoteliers the chance to receive recognition for their hard work and dedication to providing exemplary guest experiences, and to highlight and publicise this achievement…
read moreNew York Hilton Midtown, the 1,907-room iconic landmark hotel and member of Park Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious portfolio, has announced the completion of three types of premium suites overlooking Central Park. Further elevating the level of hospitality on the 40th and 41st floors of the popular Midtown destination, the five high-end suites feature the finest products, interior design and architecture…
read moreHilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand has this week announced the opening of its first property in Italy, Hampton by Hilton Rome East. The hotel joins 64 other Hampton by Hilton properties open across Europe. Hampton by Hilton Rome East is also Hilton’s first property in Italy to offer Digital Key, the mobile-enabled room key technology that enables Hilton Honors members…
read moreAs an essential component for the bathroom, Crosswater’s latest collection of cosmetic mirrors combine superior functionality with sleek design to create the perfect detail mirror to complete your bathroom scheme. Four new designs have been launched within the Mike PRO mirror range with compact proportions and considered features that transform daily cosmetic routines with ease. Industry advances in LED performance…
read moreHilton Boston/Woburn has completed a comprehensive $16 million (£12 million) renovation spearheaded by a joint venture between The Davis Companies and The Rubicon Companies. Today’s opening of Matadora, the hotel’s highly-anticipated Spanish tapas restaurant, marks the culmination of the property”s top-to-bottom renovation, which drew inspiration from the area”s historic shoe and leather-making industries. The new hotel has been timelessly tailored…
read moreThe New Esplanade Hotel, the successor to the storied old Esplanade hotel that fell to the wrecking ball in the early 1970s, is embarking on a renovation and re-positioning that will reestablish its position as a vibrant link on Perth’s Elizabeth Quay. The hotel’s new management company, Louis T Collection, and owners H&M Capital Pty Ltd, have commissioned a diverse…
read moreAt Sleep this year (21-22 November 2017), VitrA will be introducing products from world-renowned designers such as Sebastian Conran and Matteo Thun alongside furniture from burgbad, a subsidiary of the Eczacıbaşı Group, and tiles from the company’s own tile division. Imagined around the concept of ‘Sleeping Beauty’, this year’s display will focus on bathroom accommodation that champions rest, recuperation and…
read moreHilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport and H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located less than a mile from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the new hotel brings 290 rooms to the City of Angels, and provides a great new lodging option for the more…
read moreThe BCFA Open series continued last week on 4th and 5th October with its second Manchester Open hosted at the iconic Museum of Science & Industry. Held on the second floor of the Museum, in a light and airy space, this exhibition gave you the opportunity to meet and catch up with 27 BCFA Members based in the north and…
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