Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsBoston 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 moreA Seaside Tsar should be appointed to help Britain’s forgotten seaside towns fight back from decades of decay according to new research which paints a grim picture of the problems facing many coastal communities. The report, commissioned by the British Hospitality Association (BHA), says that people living in seaside towns are more likely to be poorly educated, unemployed, unemployable, lacking…
read moreBlumen Haus Lech will soon offer the ultimate Alpine retreat in the Austrian mountains, when this extraordinary nine suite hotel launches on 1 December 2016. Blumen Haus Lech is British businessman Andrew Flowers’ first foray into the hospitality world and will redefine the luxury landscape in Lech, raising the bar for boutique hotels in Austria and beyond. Commanding an outstanding…
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 moreHilton is to open a 170 guestroom hotel within the Taghazout Bay Resort located 10 miles north of the Moroccan coastal town of Agadir. Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa is set to open in 2018 and will join three Hilton Worldwide hotels currently operating or under development in Morocco. Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort & Spa is part…
read moreMoxy Hotels, making a much-anticipated US debut, opened the brand’s second stateside property, Moxy New Orleans, on May 12th. Located right outside the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter, the 108-room hotel was designed by NY-based Stonehill & Taylor to capture the area’s artistic spirit and bohemian legacy. Stonehill & Taylor’s approach was to infuse a youthful design with modern…
read moreOrganisers of the Decorex International 2016 show are excited to reveal the leading industry figures who will be taking to the stage at the renowned Decorex Seminar Theatre. For four days, those renowned for pushing design boundaries; from the use of rare materials; the influence of custom and culture and the art of collecting, retailing and branding will share their…
read moreOver 30 new designs in more than 100 colourways makes this the largest new product launch seen in commercial wallcoverings this year. From designer labels, to on-trend textures and a brand new custom offer there really is something for every look and budget. NEWMOR DESIGNER Our latest design collaboration with Iona Crawford is inspired by the vast beauty of the…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has teed up a second resort hotel on China’s only tropical island of Hainan, signing a management agreement with Hainan Golden Tide Tourism Development. Commanding a prized east coast location near the city of Wanning, the private ocean-front setting of The Ritz-Carlton resort with its two crescents of white sandy beach, will also include the debut…
read morePalm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa has unveiled the results of a $6.8 million (£5.1 million) renovation that has infused the popular resort with a relaxed, breezy coastal style. The new design at the Palm Beach resort blurs the lines between indoor and out, encouraging guests to step out and enjoy the fresh air and beachfront setting.…
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 moreGild Hall, a Thompson Hotel, completed a redesign of its guestrooms and suites, unveiling a new environment with custom-designed furnishings. The property is located in the Financial District in New York. Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel in New York’s Financial District, has completed the refurbishment of its guestrooms and suites. Designed by Bill Rooney Studio, a New York-based interior design…
read moreBW Premier Collection has announced that Ten Hill Place, in central Edinburgh, will become the tenth member of Best Western Great Britain’s soft branded offering for high end hotels and the first in Scotland. Operated by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Commercial Enterprises, the profits of this hotel go back to the College, which provides education and assessment…
read moreThe hotly anticipated, exclusive first properties at Portonovi, Montenegro – the Adriatic’s newest luxury lifestyle destination – have been released for purchase this week (14th July). The €650 million luxury development at Portonovi, set to make Montenegro the next destination for the discerning global traveller, is being built on the secluded shores of Montenegro’s picturesque Boka Bay, with the first…
read moreA historic London hotel is set for a £10 million renovation to be headed up by Wolff Architects. Kensington Rooms Hotel, the 41,000sq-ft luxury hotel in Kensington and Chelsea, is a collection of four 19th century townhouses. The project will see Wolff Architects complete refurbish the property internally, including the hotel’s 41 boutique bedrooms. The project win for Wolff is…
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 new W Goa opens this September – it marks W Hotels’ first property in India and is located in the tropical paradise of North Goa’s coast, with secluded beaches, pristine sands and coconut palms, lined with dramatic red cliffs and scenic views. W Goa is spread over 25 acres overlooking Vagator beach in North Goa. Once home to the…
read moreTune Hotels’ Liverpool Street property is nearing completion of a 34-room extension of its current 183 room hotel. The newly designed rooms will be unveiled this July and will feature in-room mood lighting control and 40” televisions. The Liverpool Street hotel, which opened its doors in 2011, sits amongst four additional Tune hotels in the capital, with expansion planned already…
read moreThe Boston Harbor Hotel has just completed the exquisite renovation of 230 newly designed guest rooms and suites. The Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston’s iconic landmark of luxury, continues to evolve with the city and build upon it’s storied past while keeping an eye to the future and is the city’s only five-star waterfront destination. The waterfront theme of the hotel’s…
read moreAlfa Development, one of Manhattan’s leading real estate companies, will be opening its first boutique hotel project, HGU New York. Alfa Development has invested $18 million in renovations of HGU New York, located in the NoMad District at 34 East 32nd Street. The hotel will manifest the city’s history through its original architecture, curated art programming and multifaceted eclectic design.…
read moreThe British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is once again partnering with luxury interiors trade show Decorex International from 18-21 September. Now in its 39th year, Decorex has become a key feature of the London Design Festival and is a must-visit for design professionals and those passionate about luxury design. The four-day event is returning to historic Syon Park, with…
read moreAmastan Paris has opened and marks the first flagship of the new urban hotel brand, Amastan. The hotel is situated in the heart of the elegant 8th arrondissement and offers a ‘curated home’ for the guests across 24 well-appointed guestrooms. Located on a quiet street that links Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the Avenue des Champs- Elysées, the hotel brings…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Starwood Capital Group have announced that Four Seasons will assume management of the Viceroy Anguilla resort, which is owned by funds affiliated with Starwood Capital Group. Following the Resort’s annual closure from August to October, the property will reopen as Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Anguilla. The 35 square-mile (91 square-kilometre) island of…
read moreThe 5-star Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques in the historical and artistic heart of Madrid has opened its doors. Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques is located in the renovated building that was previously the well-known Hotel Ambassador, on the former site of two important buildings: the convent of Santo Domingo and the palace of the Dukes of Granada…
read moreHilton Worldwide has opened a DoubleTree hotel in Sighisoara – the sixth property in its Romanian portfolio. DoubleTree by Hilton Sighisoara – Cavaler joins 70 other DoubleTree by Hilton properties open across Europe.The refurbished, upscale hotel features 74 modern guest rooms including suites and loft rooms. It is located in Sighisoara, a sixteenth century medieval town in Transylvania, Romania. Sighisoara’s…
read moreEurostars Hotel Company, the hotel division of Spain’s Grupo Hotusa, is starting in Africa with the opening of its first hotel in Morocco, the Eurostars Sidi Maarouf 4*. With this latest addition, the company has now reached 158 hotels in 16 countries in three continents and has opened the door to a destination where it intends to expand its portfolio…
read moreScotland’s stunning vistas and rich tapestry of cultural heritage is celebrated in Iona, a collection of eight stunning tartan carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial. Each design reveals delightful detail through playing with pattern scale and colour overlays, giving a unique collection that brings a touch of Scottish castle glamour to country house and boutique style hotels. Crafted on Wilton’s axminster…
read moreWith fresh and elegant new interiors designed by The Gallery HBA, the public areas at London’s Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel have reopened to rave reviews. The legendary property’s flamboyant, star-studded heritage has been imaginatively revived through a refurbishment aimed at creating the next chapter in the extraordinary story of Grosvenor House. The new interiors celebrate the hotel’s rich…
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 moreAs part of the extensive refurbishment of the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, Dernier & Hamlyn has manufactured bespoke lighting for the main bar, which re-launched in May and is the central focus for the hotel’s public areas. Realising the David Collins Studio design, Dernier & Hamlyn produced stunning octagonal feature pendants that were formed and finished by hand in…
read moreSheraton Hotels & Resorts announced this week the opening of Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows, located on the island of Samoa in the south Pacific Ocean. The resort marks the Sheraton brand’s second property in Samoa, following last year’s debut of Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort. Under the ownership of the distinguished Grey family in Samoa, the resort…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia has unveiled a year-long, multi-million dollar renewal project. Co-designed by Wimberly Interiors and LW Designs, with Coscia Moos Architecture, the updates to the hotel include all-new guest rooms and meeting spaces, a refreshed lobby experience and public spaces along with a new restaurant, bar and lounge by Richard Sandoval. The iconic hotel, steeped in history, was originally…
read moreAn historic former school building next to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is to be converted into a boutique hotel and restaurant as part of the £150 million New Waverley development currently transforming the city’s Old Town. The C-listed red sandstone Canongate Venture building, one of Edinburgh’s last remaining ‘School Board’ designs of the late-Victorian era, will become a 21-room luxury aparthotel,…
read moreLuxury resort Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa in Marbella, has announced the launch of three deluxe new villas for summer 2016. Complementing the resort’s recent refurbishment of its facilities and guestrooms, the new villas combine authentic Andalusian design with modern luxury to provide a sumptuous retreat from which to explore the resort’s world-class facilities. Ideal for families, Villa Margarita…
read moreCanopy by Hilton, the new lifestyle brand, along with Icelandair Hotels have announced the opening of the world’s first Canopy hotel in the city of Reykjavik. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre is centrally located on Hverfisgata Street, a thriving area in the heart of the city. The Icelandic capital, with its artistic flair, thriving culinary scene and backdrop of…
read moreAs the fallout of the UK’s monumental referendum result continues to make its mark, we can start to look at the impact the decision to leave the European Union will have on the country’s hospitality market. Senior figures from various industries across the economy have been voicing their concerns about what the post-Brexit landscape will mean for them. As one…
read moreThe Tanzanian based Bakhresa Group has appointed Verde Hotels from South Africa to develop and manage the total overhaul and upgrading of the old Mtoni Marine Hotel in Zanzibar. The brand new five star property will be known as Hotel Verde, and Zanzibar’s ‘greenest hotel’. “We are serious about being the leaders of the Green Economy sector and therefore we…
read moreAtlanta Marriott Marquis recently revealed its extensive transformation, which cost $78 million and saw guestrooms and suites get a complete overhaul, as part of a roll-out across North America. The Greatroom features modern enhancements and programs while the hotel’s 160,000 square feet of meeting space is tailored to foster collaboration. The latest modernisation to Georgia’s largest hotel comes on the…
read moreEssente, the contemporary curtain and upholstery collection from luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced its new summer 2016 range. The stylish collection features fabrics in a cool linen, soft chenille and silk satin appearance. This natural palette of pastel and neutral tones complements the sophisticated barcode stripe, subtle polka dot, trellis and paisley designs. Castle The new portfolio includes Castle…
read moreExpansion in Asia continues with the launch of the latest flagship from Sofitel in the World heritage city of Luang Prabang in April. This century-year-old former governor’s mansion, protected by UNESCO, has now been restored to its full grandeur and majesty. Heritage and modern comfort Set in a lush tropical garden, the highly exclusive Sofitel Luang Prabang offers 25 clay-roofed…
read moreStockholm is one of the fastest growing cities in northern Europe, embracing its bank of up-and-coming fashion, design, and musical talent. It wasn’t going to be long before Generator made its mark on the Swedish capital. Located close to the Stockholm city centre in the thriving technology hub at Torsgatan 10, the brand new property, adjacent to the Norra Bantorget…
read moreSkyline Worldwide continues to go from strength to strength, as demonstrated by the serviced apartment provider’s announcement of the mid-July opening of Carlow House, a new development situated in the midst of the area where the Camden Town King’s Cross / Euston and Regent’s Park districts meet. Carlow House, a former Edwardian-era warehouse converted to loft-style living and embodying a…
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 moreBrowse through Baulmann Leuchten’s latest CANDELA magazine and find out about our current lighting trends in our diverse range of special projects. You will come across the new and unknown, but also encounter the familiar in our lighting magazine: • Gewandhaus Dresden – a link between individual design, exceeding comfort and historical elegance • Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection –…
read moreLuxury fabric specialist Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Decorex International in September. The four-day event takes place at Syon House in London where Kobe will unveil its latest ranges including its Elegance collection. Inspired by Art Deco, this rich array of innovative fabrics features statement pieces, combined…
read moreOne of York’s top hotels – the Grand Hotel and Spa – has started to undergo an extensive £15 million development project, which will see it double its guestroom offering and add a new restaurant; all to be completed by the end of 2017. Plans for the work were submitted by the hotel’s owner Splendid Hospitality Group and approved by…
read moreThe Lodge Hotel in Putney has long been a fantastic place to stay in South West London, close as it is to the delights of Chelsea, Wimbledon and Richmond. This boutique hotel was fully renovated in 2010, uniquely formed of two grand Victorian mansions and former coaching stables and it has now opened a luxurious contemporary extension housing 25 new…
read moreNobu Hospitality officially commenced development of the Nobu Hotel in Chicago at a groundbreaking ceremony with partners Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy award-winner Robert De Niro, Hollywood producer Meir Teper, and Australian business tycoon James Packer. Scheduled to debut in late 2017, the Nobu Hotel will be situated in the vibrant area of Chicago’s west loop at 854 W. Randolph Street…
read moreSACO – The Serviced Apartment Company – has marked the 10th anniversary of its well-established aparthotel in Bath with the addition of four new club apartments and five one-bed apartments, bolstering its UK-wide portfolio of 800 plus apartments. The nine brand new apartments take SACO Bath’s overall inventory to 53 units, including seven upgraded club apartments. As well as the…
read moreHyatt Hotels has announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the 119-room Royal Palms Resort and Spa; the transaction is expected to close next month. The hotel will continue to be operated as the Royal Palms Resort and Spa and will become affiliated with The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa borders Scottsdale and…
read moreMuckrach Country House Hotel in the Scottish Highlands just north of Aviemore is an 11 bedroom Victorian Shooting Lodge set in 10 acres, surrounded by pastureland and a Scottish castle. The historic shooting lodge has been totally refurbished from the bare bones of a soulless granite building into an opulent and lively hotel with a warm Highland welcome with quirky…
read moreFrasers Hospitality Group has announced a collaboration with Japan’s leading property and real estate developer, Sekisui House, Ltd to open Fraser Suites Tokyo. Redeveloped from an existing 4-storey commercial building, Fraser Suites Tokyo will be a 23-storey building comprising 223-unit premier Gold-standard serviced residence. The leading real estate developer in Japan, Sekisui House is involved in local and international housing…
read moreThe new bar and lounge is now open at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This well-established hotel has just opened the doors to a stylish open-plan bar and lounge area – and everybody is invited to step inside and sample the delicious new menu! Paul Noble, General Manager at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa, says: “We wanted…
read moreWorldhotels, a premier group of independent hotels, is proud to announce a new member – the Courthouse Hotel London. Formerly the Great Marlborough Street Magistrate’s Court, the Courthouse Hotel London is now one of central London’s most trendy and iconic hotels. The property is now part of the international hotel group and boasts 116 contemporary-designed rooms that range from the…
read moreSet on a spectacular peninsula on the Aegean Coast, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya will be the anchor of an exclusive waterfront development on the exclusive Turkish Riveria near the city of Bodrum. Located to enjoy year-round sunshine and surrounded by completely unspoiled coastline and landscapes, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya – the first international destination for the…
read moreSheraton Hotels has opened a property under its Grand branding in Hangzhou, China. The hotel is the first new-build property to join the brand’s premier tier of hotels. Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive plan designed to solidify Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere. Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang…
read moreMalmaison London in Charterhouse Square announces the launch of its new informal meeting space, The Vaults. Using the original vaulted architecture of the former nurses home – which gives the space its name – the meeting rooms are formed of private booths that are nestled in the corner of the hotel’s Chez Mal brasserie. Designed with the entrepreneur and SME…
read moreThis summer sees a double celebration for the Bromley Court Hotel as it unveils a fresh look and a new website. The multi-million-pound transformation has been almost two years in the making and began with the refurbishment of the Garden Bar where cocktails, pre-dinner drinks and guided tastings are held. Last summer saw the unveiling of a stunning look for…
read moreBritish furniture designer and manufacturer, Morgan, will take part in the London Design Festival this year, with activities taking place at their Clerkenwell showroom and will also be exhibiting at the Cubitt House of Design Junction, 22-25 September. New products on display will include the Manhattan Nap Booth, designed by Katerina Zachariades, creating a haven of calm and allowing you…
read moreThe Marlow Dining Collection from Gallery Direct’s Hudson Living range offers an easy to live with style that will enhance any interior with its contemporary lines combined with classic appeal and splash of rustic charm. Marlow features a modern contrast of soft grey paint finish and solid mellow oak tops with a subtle hint of white in the grain. To…
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 moreHilton Garden Inn’s newest property in Hawaii is a milestone hotel for a number of reasons – while being the firm’s second resort in the US state, it’s the first in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, the 700th worldwide and its largest property to date. The newly redeveloped Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach, managed by Evolution Hospitality, brings 623 new…
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 moreThe group responsible for The Hoxton, The Hoxton Shoreditch and recent acquisition Gleneagles is to launch a new budget hotel brand concept called NoCo. Ennismore is aiming to open 25 NoCo hotels in key cities across the UK, with the first opening in 2018. Each NoCo site will have between 150 and 200 rooms, with rates under £100. Guests will…
read moreAutograph Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels, is proud to welcome four one-of-a-kind properties to its global portfolio, in the Florida Keys, New Orleans, Michigan and The Netherlands. Launched in 2010, Autograph Hotels is a pioneer in the independent hotel space and has grown both aggressively and selectively from less than five hotels in 2010 to over 95…
read moreHilton has announced the signing of the new Resort at Mahogany Bay Village to Curio – A Collection by Hilton. When open, the resort will be the first Hilton Worldwide property in Belize, as well as the first luxury resort from a global brand in the country. With 205 cottage and villa-style rooms, the rustic-chic resort sits on a 60-acre…
read moreRadisson Blu has opened their first upper upscale international hotel in Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan. Overlooking the famed Mount Ararat, within walking distance of the embassy district and only a short drive from the charming streets and local producers in the city centre, the location of the newly furbished 142-room hotel couldn’t be better. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Area Vice-President,…
read moreWith 23 Hotels & 11 Casinos globally, Hard Rock International, in collaboration with glh Hotels, unveils plans for Hard Rock Hotel London. A conversion of the existing Cumberland Hotel, once frequent host to guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel London will be ideally situated in one of the city’s most sought after locations – directly at Marble…
read moreGuest reviewer Molly Dyson shares her experience of the newly refurbished 11 Cadogan Gardens in the heart of London. . . I arrive at 11 Cadogan Gardens just after 3pm on a Friday and the buzz going on around the property is refreshing. It’s a bank holiday weekend, so there are a few families milling about and the attentive staff…
read moreInternational New York-based real estate developer, Euro Capital Properties, has announced the opening of The Watergate Hotel, which has undergone an extensive $125 million renovation to restore the property to its ‘historic exuberance’. The hotel has been closed for renovations since 2007. An American icon situated on the banks of the Potomac River, The Watergate Hotel offers a luxurious urban…
read more93 rooms at the five-star Steigenberger Golf & Spa Resort Camp de Mar on Mallorca, operated by RIMC, now boast a resplendent new look following completion of the initial phase of renovation measures. The end result is modern, light and airy rooms, all of which feature high-quality furniture. Renovation works in the lobby and Atrium Bar will be undertaken next,…
read moreThe neighbourhood-lifestyle brand pentahotels is introducing a new innovative and exciting category of rooms – the PentaPlayerPad. The stylish penta-experience already begins upon arrival. The room keys are handed out at the design-bar – along with a drink if you wish. Rather than feeling like a conventional hotel reception the vibe will be that of a chill-out area of a…
read moreThe reputation of oil as a sure-shot revenue generating product is currently on the wane as global economies try to shake off the impact of global recession of 2008. But the United Arab Emirates, which initially built its fortunes on oil, has known better. The nation understood the value as well as limitations of natural resources and took on the…
read moreStonefield Castle, part of the Bespoke Hotels collection and situated on the tranquil shores of Loch Fyne, has undergone substantial investment in recent months, with bedrooms refurbished to an extremely high standard, alongside the drawing room, library, lounge and restaurant. Harris Tweed now abounds, fittingly enough, while prints from local artist Stuart Herd decorate both bedrooms and corridors. A selection…
read moreMorgan is delighted to have been awarded a 2016 Design Guild Mark for their Japanese inspired Kyoto collection. Designed by Morgan Studio, Kyoto is a system of linear benches that interlock to create informal seating. It is fully upholstered and features timber, glass or marble table tops. Set-up to reward excellence in the design of volume furniture production, the Design…
read moreBritish bed manufacturer, Hypnos, is celebrating after scooping two prestigious industry awards, Most Highly Renowned Luxury Bed Company at the Lux Hospitality Awards 2016, and Family Business of the Year for the South and South West Region at the Family Business Awards. The business, which has held a Royal Warrant since 1929 and remains a close family-run business now in…
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 moreWilton Carpets Commercial has appointed Damian Roscoe to the newly established Head of Creative role, marking its ambition to ensure design is at the heart of its strategy. The highly experienced Damian Roscoe (pictured) has spent over 25 years in the carpet industry, shaping the design direction for prestigious carpet brands. Now at one of the UK’s foremost manufacturers, creating…
read moreSleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel operator, is expanding its sister hotel Cityroomz Edinburgh with a new Princes Street wing made up of 43 rooms and suites. Sleeperz Hotels has been granted planning permission to develop Princes House, a listed building and three storey office block, next door to its current 72-bed Cityroomz hotel on Shandwick Place near Princes…
read moreThe iconic and classically-styled Ritz Paris Hotel has reopened following a four-year renovation, which was blighted by a major fire earlier this year. The Mohamed Al Fayed-owned hotel has undergone a top-to-bottom makeover since it first closed for renovations in 2012. The property will only have 142 rooms and suites, compared to the previous number of 159, but not all…
read moreThe Furniture Makers’ Company announced the winners of the prestigious Design Guild Mark awards for 2016 at a packed ceremony at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell and three ACID members scooped up Awards and the final accolade, The Jonathan Hindle award for excellence, “The Best of the Best” was awarded to Simon Pengelly. Dids Macdonald, OBE, CEO of ACID said:…
read moreClerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading design festival, and with the highest saturation of creative businesses and architects in the world, Clerkenwell was buzzing this year. The biggest names in the design world exhibit alongside emerging designers and artisans in various historical buildings in the area. Newmor‘s design team spent the week exploring the show, and talking to the…
read moreOpening in autumn 2016, Made comes to life as the inaugural hotel project from hospitality entrepreneur Sam Gelin. Spread across 18 storeys with 108-guestrooms at the intersection of 29th and Broadway in the NoMad neighbourhood, Made takes a reinvented approach towards the guest experience where visitors can spend an entire day and evening comfortably. Treating experience as the new luxury,…
read moreMore than just a pretty pastel, coral has been plucked from the depths of the ocean and brought into interiors. This cheerful shade has been chosen by Sanderson as a key colour for 2016, and this season the team are pairing it with on-trend blues and greys to bring a new dimension to decorating. Blending coral and blue brings a…
read moreHilton Bankside is delighted to announce a partnership with British jewellery designer Alex Monroe for the design of its newly installed beehives. The Bankside beehives are housed on the meadow garden located 4 floors up on Hilton Bankside’s large green roof terrace, aptly named ‘The Meadow’. Each of the four beehives have been designed and painted by Alex Monroe in…
read moreA North East hotel, which had fallen in to disrepair, has been given a new lease of life with a £200,000 investment. The Three Horseshoes Hotel, between Sunderland and Washington, is now operating as a boutique B&B and gastropub after being bought by leading leisure firm Tavistock Hospitality Ltd. The company, which runs more than a dozen bars, hotels and…
read moreSheraton Hotels & Resorts today announced the designation of Sheraton Los Angeles Hotel as a Sheraton Grand. Joining 23 other Sheraton Grand properties around the globe, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles recently completed an all-encompassing $75 million renovation, featuring a full refurbishment of all 496 guest rooms and suites, a complete refresh of the lobby and meeting spaces, and introduction of…
read moreLocated in the heart of Ghana’s thriving cultural scene is a brand new five star luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The vibrant property features 269 rooms, including 22 suites and 2 stunning presidential suites. Art is a key focus for the property and this is reflected in the unique pieces located throughout the hotel and in the…
read moreFollowing the relaunch of The Lanesborough in 2015, the hotel has now reopened its eponymous Lanesborough Suite, which has been renovated as part of the hotel’s extensive refurbishment by the late Alberto Pinto, the four-bedroom suite is one of the grandest hotel residences in London. Situated on the hotel’s first floor, this palatial residence carries all the hallmarks of its…
read moreLuxury Hotels Group is delighted to announce the latest addition to its growing portfolio – in the heart of Bilbao, Hotel Carlton is a five star hotel with a story to tell. Bilbao is synonymous with the iconic Guggenheim Museum thanks to world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, but the Hotel Carlton was an icon long before this modernist masterpiece. With an…
read moreSoughton Hall Hotel in Flintshire has undergone a £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme by the new owners. The historic mansion house and luxury wedding venue was originally built in 1714 as a bishop’s palace and the makeover by Elle R Leisure has breathed ‘new life’ into the building. The extensive improvements included updating the main guest areas…
read moreAs hotel development continues in Singapore, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts has announced its signing for Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa following the renovation and conversion of the hotel. The agreement marks the highly anticipated return of the Le Meridien brand to Singapore after nearly a decade. “We are excited to welcome Le Meridien back to Singapore with a property that…
read moreJapanese hotelier Fujita Kanko has opened a new hotel in Okinawa. Hotel Gracery Naha’s building and facility design was carried out by Shimizu Corporation, while interior design was by age co. Located on Kokusai-dori, in Okinawa’s downtown area, the newly built 198-room hotel is a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport. The hotel design is said to reflect Okinawa’s ocean. There…
read moreThe InterContinental David Hotel in Israel has completed its $4 million-plus (£2.7 million) renovation in conjunction with Ara Design International – the focus being on the hotel’s 135 club guestrooms, 15 suites and public areas. For the suites, improvements included new smart alarm systems, docking stations, and MoroccanOil and Sabon bath products. In the club rooms, the Ara Design International…
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 moreHilton at Resorts World Bimini has completed its second phase opening, introducing major enhancements to the hotel’s accommodation, food & beverage, meetings & events and wellness offerings. Hilton at Resorts World Bimini first opened in 2015 and is now in full swing with more than 300 guest rooms, including 18 luxury suites, six dining options, a first-class spa and a…
read moreDown Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels, located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Dating back to 1322, this impressive Italianate mansion is sited in a historic setting of 110 acres of surrounding woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens. The hotel’s luxury interiors with ornate ceilings and beautiful period details…
read moreWorcestershire boutique hotel Hogarths Stone Manor has unveiled the results of its multi-million pound redevelopment, which was supported by funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The refurbishment as seen upgrades made to its 56 en-suite bedrooms, reception area, lounge, bar and restaurant. A new outdoor ceremony area for weddings was also created in the grounds of the hotel.…
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…
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