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    Product Spotlight: New Duravit metal consoles add the perfect finishing touch

    New metal consoles available in modern matt black or chrome, lighten the appearance with a cool finish and add an individual finishing touch to the DuraSquare range. The metal console is height-adjustable with an optional towel holder on the right or left offering maximum flexibility. Whether floor-standing or wall-mounted, the practical glass shelf creates even more storage space and is…

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    Product Spotlight: The complete bathroom solution from Crosswater

    Transform bathrooms into a luxurious retreat with the complete collection of brassware, furniture units and accessories from British bathroom specialist, Crosswater. Combining modern functionality with on-trend aesthetics, each product from the brand’s extensive offering is manufactured to the highest specifications, offering customers assured quality and superior performance. A. Pier Sliding Shower Door with Panel: From £1288.00; Zion Shower Head: £179.00;…

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    Product Spotlight: DuraSquare – The fusion of rectangle and circle

    With its new DuraSquare collection, Duravit presents an upgrade of Vero Air that sets new standards with its clarity, precision and reduction. The design of the new series blends the meticulous edges of the rectangular outer form with organically flowing inner contours. The washbasins and bathtubs are made of the innovative, sustainable Duravit-developed materials DuraCeram® and DuraSolid®. The minimalist basins…

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    MK Electric’s Dimensions range for Electrical Industry Awards

    Leading manufacturer of stylish electrical accessories, MK Electric, has announced that its latest range of wiring devices, Dimensions, has been shortlisted for Commercial Product of the Year at the Electrical Industry Awards. Designed to recognise the very best of product innovation in the electrical sector, the Electrical Industry Awards offer a valuable barometer of the latest and greatest products entering…

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    Iconic Toronto Windsor Arms Hotel undergoes stunning design transformation

    The Windsor Arms Hotel has hired Toronto-based luxury design firm Dinel Design to conduct the renovation and re-styling of some of the internationally renowned Toronto Hotel’s key common area rooms which include, lobby, ballroom, conference rooms and tea rooms. This historic boutique hotel is located in one of Toronto’s chicest neighbourhoods, within easy reach of the Royal Ontario Museum, the…

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    Awards: ‘Best of the Best’ named at 2017 Virtuoso Travel Week

    International luxury travel network Virtuoso announced the winners of the eagerly awaited 2017 Best of the Best awards at the 29th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. The 11th annual ceremony celebrated this year’s top 11 hotels and hoteliers before 1,600 of luxury travel’s crème de la crème attending the Hotels & Resorts Dinner. Of particular note, Palazzo Seneca in Italy received…

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    INNSIDE Hamburg brings chic urban lifestyle to Germany

    INNSIDE by Meliá, the urban lifestyle hotel brand by Meliá Hotels international group, has announced the latest addition to its growing portfolio of global properties with the opening of INNSIDE Hamburg Hafen. INNSIDE by Meliá hotels are known for their strategic city locations and INNSIDE Hamburg Haffen is testimony to this with a prime position in the Hammerbrook district. Near…

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    Product Spotlight: Hamilton’s ‘primed-to-paint’ range to be debuted at Decorex

    Following a successful show last year, Hamilton is again returning to interior design exhibition Decorex on 17-20 September 2017, held at Syon Park, London. At the event, Hamilton will launch their popular Hartland CFX® and Sheer CFX® ranges in a new primed finish that can be painted to match any interior colour or theme, making customisation even more accessible. The…

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    Product Spotlight: Scroll from Chelsom

    The Scroll Desk Lamp is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available as a Floor Lamp, the Scroll range features tubular metalwork which forms an elliptical base that flows in to an upright angled column. Both Table and Floor Lamps are designed to throw light forward on to guestroom reading areas…

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    In Conversation: Lucy Mortimer, Galapagos Designs

    Lucy Mortimer, director at Galapagos Designs – a design partner with this year’s Independent Hotel Show – talks about how an individualistic approach and the use of heritage-inspired furniture continues to be a big trend in the world of hotel design… Hotels are eschewing a uniform look and are taking a more individualistic approach to design to help mark them…

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    Guest Blog: Duravit – trends for the ‘holistic bathroom of the future’

    With the new products presented at ISH 2017, Duravit has re-interpreted the basic idea of the holistic interior. New designs provide the scope for individual bathroom furnishings offering a high standard of living. All products have a consistent design language and can be combined with products from all series to optimum effect. Precise geometric forms, selected materials and soft, matt…

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    First TUI Blue hotel opens in Croatia

    With TUI Blue Jadran, the seventh hotel of TUI Group’s new experience hotel brand was opened last weekend. The building is considered to be the oldest hotel on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Through its lifestyle concept with stylish rooms and junior suites, the hotel is breathing new life into the well-known hotel with its historic façade. TUI Blue Jadran is located…

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    Curio Collection opens first French property on Riviera coast

    Hilton has announced the opening of Grand Hotel Des Sablettes Plage, Curio Collection by Hilton. The hotel was hand-picked to be a part of the collection. As the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in the region of Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur, the hotel joins a collection of more than 35 distinctive, upper upscale hotels and resorts around the world.…

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    Forward Features: HD to focus on soft furnishings in July

    In July, Hotel Designs will be focussing on soft furnishings – curtains, cushions, furniture coverings and anything else made of cloth to decorate rooms and spaces. 2016 saw the re-emergence of bold colours and motifs in soft furnishings; moving away from the monochrome and minimalistic trends of 2015. This trend looks like continuing in 2017 and with our numerous Directory…

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    Product Spotlight: Introducing the new GROHE Smartbox

    GROHE is delighted to reveal its brand new Smartbox, an extension to the award-winning SmartControl shower line. The “Push, Turn, Shower” experience has now become even more diverse thanks to new models and combination options. In addition to the stylish on-the-wall model, the new Smartbox offers a concealed behind-the-wall installation. For even greater design variety, both the spray faces and…

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    NH Collection Grand Sablon opens in Brussels

    NH Hotel Group has celebrated the opening of another hotel under its NH Collection brand, the NH Collection Grand Sablon in Brussels. This is the second of the Company’s upper-upscale brand in the Belgian capital, adding to its 67 existing hotels around the world. Located in the very heart of the city, the NH Collection Grand Sablon is in the…

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    Guest Blog – TOPHOTELS: ‘Italy, a sure thing for hotel developers’

    Italy has an ever-appealing charm – the food, the passion, the beautiful coastline and incredibly historic cities, the architecture and of course, the landscapes. For centuries, Italy has attracted holidaymakers, and continues to do so today, making it almost a sure thing for hotel developers. One of the more recent hotel projects to open was the La Bagnaia Golf &…

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    Poli House – experimental luxury meets Tel Aviv design

    The Poli House is a 40-room “experimental luxury” property harnessing the essence of Tel Aviv’s past, present and future and dressed with interior designs by world renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid, located in the epicentre of Tel Aviv’s cultural core. Housed in a Bauhaus architecture-style building meticulously restored over a three-year-period by Nitza Szmuk, recipient of the prestigious Emet Prize…

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    New hotels join Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

    This May Small Luxury Hotels of the World is welcoming five new luxury properties to its portfolio. Introducing a brand new eco-certified hotel in Cap Corsica, a newly opened palazzo turned boutique retreat in Rome, a serene forest dwelling in Izu, Japan and a sophisticated retreat wrapped up in bright botanic gardens in Puerto Vallarta. Le Domaine Misincu: Corsica Opening…

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    Hansgrohe showcasing ISH products at Clerkenwell

    Hansgrohe UK, the award-winning kitchen and bathroom specialist, is showcasing a selection of their latest products straight from ISH, in Frankfurt, for the first time in the UK. The new products will be installed at The Water Studio as part of Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), the UK’s leading independent design festival from 23rd-25th May. The Water Studio is Hansgrohe UK’s…

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    17 properties join Historic Hotels family

    Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide have inducted 17 ‘historic hotels’ into membership during April 2017. Some of the hotels joining date back to the 13th century. The 17 iconic hotels represent different independent hotels, brands, and collections from around the world and from 10 countries. Historic Hotels of America has inducted these hotels through April 2017: Inn…

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    Water, Intelligence, Enjoyment: GROHE at ISH 2017

    GROHE once again took over the entirety of the Forum Hall at the world’s leading bathroom fair, ISH 2017. The show, held in Frankfurt from 14th-18th March, welcomed over 200,000 visitors, from trade, press and consumer backgrounds. GROHE’s theme for the exhibition was “Water, Intelligence, Enjoyment” and the immersive stand encouraged visitors to think about ways to use water sustainably…

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    The Student Hotel group expanding across Europe

    The Student Hotel group, pioneers of hybrid high-quality co-living, co-working hospitality and student accommodation to open in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. The Student Hotel will increase its European portfolio to 16 properties following the introduction of three new locations by 2019. Hotels in Eindhoven (already open) and Delft will add to its business in the Netherlands, which includes two…

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    Masserie Maresca to undergo restoration, extension

    Masseria Grottone, part of Masserie Maresca Farm-Hotel, built between 1812 and 1860 is an agricultural complex a few miles away from Ostuni. Dipped in 40 acres of centenary olive trees and Mediterranean scrub: a natural context of extraordinary richness. Abandoned for several years, the restoration and extension project has been assigned to the firm Schiattarella Associati having a long history…

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    Roca commissions Zaha Hadid design for interactive water display

    Roca has unveiled a new interactive water environment at its flagship bathroom space, Roca London Gallery, in the Chelsea Design Quarter. The new installation allows visitors to experience working shower and tap products to understand how they will perform in a real setting. Roca has once again worked with Zaha Hadid Design to create the curvaceous installation, complementing the Gallery’s…

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    New Bargello Suite at Brunelleschi Hotel, Florence

    Florence is a city made to be admired, photographed, portrayed, contemplated in all its aspects. The Hotel Brunelleschi affords panoramic views of incomparable beauty: guest rooms and suites have postcard views onto the main monuments and symbols of the city center, allowing one to live the atmosphere of the Florence of old. Staying there it is possible to enjoy a…

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    February Lighting Focus: Chelsom’s Berlin

    The Berlin wall light fuses clean and stylish design with the latest technology to create a sleek and contemporary piece that looks equally at home in more traditional settings. Available as part of a wider collection including table and floor lighting, the Berlin range features a detailed knurled centre section with table and floor models featuring off-centre upright double columns.…

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    January Furniture Show – trends for 2017

    A host of fresh, exciting new lifestyle choices went on display at this year’s January Furniture Show (Birmingham NEC Jan 22 – 25) – the UK’s annual furnishing industry’s showcase. The place to glean all the latest interiors trends for UK homes, the four day trade show plays host to some of the most prestigious names in upholstery, cabinet furniture,…

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    Italian Space Hotels welcomes the Mascagni Luxury Dependance

    It is both an apartment and a hotel housed in a magnificent Renaissance Revival building in the heart of Rome. It is both a one-of-a-kind accommodation and a place to feel at home. The Mascagni Luxury Dépendance, which opened in July 2016, offers all this and more. Being ever attentive to trends in the hospitality sector, the Space Hotels group…

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    Project Spotlight: Chelsom on board Regent Seven Seas Explorer

    The words cruise and luxury have been inextricably linked since the days when the mighty liners were the preferred mode of transport for traversing the globe. Regent Seven Seas have taken those levels of luxury to new higher standards with their recently launched ship Explorer. Christened by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2016, the ship brings elegance…

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    The Principal York becomes triple award winner

    It was confirmed last month that The Principal York (designed by Goddard Littlefair and one of the launch hotels for PRINCIPAL, a collection of landmark hotels in UK city centres) has won the Gold Award for Hospitality Interior Design at the London Design Awards 2016, to be presented at a ceremony in March of this year. The new award is…

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    Guest Blog: Style Matters predicts 2017 trends

    As 2017 dawns, Claire Fox, director at Style Matters predicts the trends set to take over the world of interior design for the year ahead. Retro Over the next few months, we’re anticipating the popularity of 60s and 70s-inspired furniture to rise significantly. We have already started to see a handful of our clients explore a new take on this…

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    Construction begins on Melia Hotels International’s newest hotel

    Melia Hotels International, Calviá City Hall and the Balearic Government has begun construction of a new hotel and shopping mall in Magaluf, Mallorca, which marks the next phase in the repositioning of the destination. Leading Spanish Hotel Group, MHI is supporting the venture by investing the largest private investment of €45 million (£37.8 million) and will oversee the creation of…

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    Project Spotlight: Osborn Interiors at Hotel Le Toiny

    Hotel Le Toiny is known for luxury, privacy and 5-star service. The goal of the refurbishment by Osborn Interiors was to bring a hint of glamour to the public spaces, without compromising on the comfort which is the focus of this hotel. The new elegant reception includes a unique commissioned ceramic swirl artwork made on a Belgium linen canvas. Adjacent…

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    Product Spotlight: LED Dock Combination

    LED Dock Combination by Chelsom is a slender hotel guest room or ship cabin wall light ideal for the bedside with main room illumination from within the fabric shade. A warm white LED reading light is housed within a cylindrical head that swivels 90 degrees and ‘docks’ into a semi recessed backplate. The innovative wall light also features a USB…

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    Atlantic Hotel, Jersey

    “You’ll love it,” I was told by friends when I mentioned I was heading to Jersey for the first time. It’s true, I knew little about this Crown Dependency nestled in the Bay of Mont St. Michel before I flew over (at the second attempt) from the mainland; this British-but-slightly-so-Gallic island had never been on my radar of must-visit destinations.…

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    Product Spotlight: Plenum – Roca’s latest multi-function hand shower

    Plenum shower handsets, Roca’s latest multi-function hand shower collection, are available in two shapes – round and square – to complement existing brassware in the bathroom, as well as two colour options; Classic Chrome and White/Chrome finish. Plenum includes an integrated push button, allowing users to easily switch between its three functions providing a different showering experience, so choose from…

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    The Robey to open in Chicago

    In a city revered for bold architectural wonders and soaring skylines, come November, a landmark 1929 Art Deco masterpiece will see a soulful revival befitting the Windy City. Perched high above the six corners of Damen, Milwaukee, and North Avenue, The Robey stands stoically as the only skyscraper for kilometres, stretching 61-metres high and home to 69 guest rooms, Café…

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    Project Spotlight: Chelsom at The Beekman, New York

    Chelsom is pleased to reveal its work with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and the Cardy Group in creating a stunning custom designed lighting scheme for the guestrooms and suites of one of New York’s coolest new hotel openings – Thompson Hotels The Beekman. The scheme was completely individual in its entirety as to be expected from MBDS and the lighting…

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    Product Spotlight: Standing Ovation collection by Harlequin

    Continuing Harlequin’s rich tradition for producting stunning feature wallcoverings, the Design Studio has taken the concept into a new dimension with its latest, aptly-named collection: Standing Ovation. A fashion-inspired, couture collection, Standing Ovation is assertive and flamboyant, oozing with vivacity and sophistication. A consummate celebration of pattern and colour, Standing Ovation comprises nine confident designs, over a total of forty…

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    Room Mate Hotels opens fourth Barcelona hotel

    Room Mate Hotels, the award-winning hotel chain founded and chaired by Kike Sarasola, has opened its fourth hotel in Barcelona. Room Mate Anna is located in Passeig de Gràcia, better known as the Quadrat d’Or, the ‘Golden Square’ of Catalonian modernism and is the heart of life and culture in Barcelona. The hotel offers 81 rooms in four categories: basic,…

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    Rave reviews for Gallery HBA’s work at Grosvenor House

    With 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…

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    Product Spotlight: Baulmann’s new Candela issue 14 available now

    Browse 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 –…

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    InterContinental David Hotel, Tel Aviv gets Ara Design renovation

    The 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…

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    Rotana to debut Arjaan property in Morocco in 2018

    The Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana property, in Marrakech will have 140 keys and be located at M Avenue, the new shopping, entertainment and residential destination in Marrakech. Catering to both business and leisure travellers, the property will feature modern facilities including three dining outlets, meeting rooms, conference and banquet halls, wireless internet access, a swimming pool, and a fitness…

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    Kerylos Intérieurs gives The Avenue, Brussels a fresh new look

    Located within the Hotel Barsey by Warwick in Brussels, The Avenue by Barsey restaurant recently unveiled a dramatic new look created by Paris-based interior design agency Kerylos Intérieurs. Already recognised as a pivotal destination on the culinary map of Brussels, the brief was to create an interior environment befitting of the restaurant’s stellar reputation. In three short months, Kerylos Intérieurs…

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    Has the UK hotel property market reached a plateau?

    The UK’s hotel market saw its first decline in average RevPAR (rooms revenue per available room) in four years during the first three months of 2016 adding further fuel to the suggestion that the peak of the hotel property market may have been reached. According to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q1 2016, published by HVS, AlixPartners and AM:PM, a poor…

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    Mercure Brighton unveils new marine-inspired bedrooms

    Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has unveiled its new bedrooms and courtyard. Located opposite Brighton’s famous beach, Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel is an elegant Grade II listed Victorian property. The hotel’s Mews rooms have been given a new contemporary look with artwork that echoes its location and Brighton landmarks alongside a marine-inspired colour scheme. Within The Mews there are 22 Classic…

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    Radisson Blu, Edinburgh

    With all due respect to any of our readers who hail from the cities of Bath and Durham, I will tell anyone who will listen that I believe Edinburgh is the UK’s prettiest city. The breathtaking countryside to its south, its cobbled roads, its wonderfully archaic side-streets and UNESCO World Heritage-protected buildings – the Scottish capital is one of our…

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    Product Spotlight: Geberit expands popular Sigma30 flush plate range

    Geberit has expanded its best-selling Sigma range of flush plates with the addition of the Geberit Sigma30. With a choice of either a single or dual flush version the Sigma30 is perfect for a modern finish in any bathroom. Manufactured from high quality materials, the flushplate has an easy flushing action for user comfort and is simple to install, with…

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    Guest Blog – Little Roman Blind Shop: Hotel interiors trends 2016

    Deciding on the interior of your hotel rooms can be a tricky decision. You need something on trend, but something that also has lasting power for cost efficiency. Finding trends that work through the seasons and reflect your brand identity doesn’t have to take months of forecasting. As part of this week’s guest blog, the Little Roman Blind Shop has…

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    Design-led hostel brand Generator opens Amsterdam property

    Design-led boutique hostel brand Generator Hostels has launched its latest project in Amsterdam. Generator Amsterdam is located in the up-and-coming eastern side of the city overlooking Oosterpark. This former zoological university building can accommodate 564 guests in 168 twin and quadruple rooms with en-suite bathrooms. There is also a luxury apartment for six people with views of the park and…

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    Bathroom Accessory Focus: Lighting fixtures

    Pitching the lighting of various spaces within a hotel is a challenging but rewarding experience for designers. The impact a well-appointed fixture can bring to a space or the mood created by just the right light levels can make or break a guest’s experience of a room. Yet, one of the hardest and probably the least-considered rooms is the bathroom.…

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    AC Hotels by Marriott opens in Marseille

    AC Hotels by Marriott has opened its fifth property in France, the AC Hotel Marseille Velodrome, in the heart of the city’s business district. The 126-room hotel offers close proximity to key locations – such as Calanques National Park, Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, the historic district and the Vieux Port. The property is 30 minutes from the International Marseille…

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    Eight ‘iF’ awards for Hansgrohe and Axor products

    Hansgrohe received not one but eight “iF”awards this year. The mixer and shower manufacturer from the Black Forest currently holds eleventh place in the iF company ranking list, taking the lead over its competition in the sanitation industry. Hansgrohe SE outperformed some 2,000 companies, beating even top brands such as Daimler, Volkswagen and Adidas. The award-winning Axor products are its…

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    Product Spotlight: Chelsom’s Swing Reading lamp

    The Swing Reading Table Lamp by Chelsom is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available as a Floor Lamp and Wall Light, the Swing Reading range features robust detailed hinges allowing arms to swivel and cylindrical heads with ventilation hole that rotate to give efficient directional light for reading and working.…

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    Brintons supporting the ‘future of design’ at JFS

    Brintons Carpets collaborated with Birmingham City University at this year’s prestigious January Furniture Show. Attended by over 16,000 buyers and 4,000 exhibitors, the four-day show at Birmingham’s NEC arena depicts the latest interior and furniture trends for the coming year. BA Textile Design students from Birmingham City University used Brintons’ latest technologies to create two carpet designs, depicting how key…

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    Cookies

    What are cookies? A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded on to your computer when you visit a website. Cookies are used by many websites and can do a number of things, e.g. remembering your preferences, recording what you have put in your shopping basket, and counting the number of people looking at a…

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    Award-winning Hipping Hall adds luxury suites to guest offerings

    Hipping Hall, an idyllic country retreat perched on the fringes of the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District has recently been the subject of a significant programme of investment. Work got under way at Hipping Hall this summer, to transform a former stable block in the grounds of the award winning restaurant with rooms into five…

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    Qatar hotel boom welcomes DoubleTree by Hilton

    DoubleTree by Hilton Doha – Old Town has opened in the rapidly expanding business district of Qatar’s capital.The hotel features 187 guestrooms and suites – each of which boast floor to ceiling windows with panoramic city views. Additionally, the hotel offers business and fitness centers, a sauna, steam room, and rooftop pool. As the cultural and commercial capital of Qatar,…

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    Axor Citterio E by Hansgrohe features in final of Sleep 2015 competition

    Areen Hospitality is one of five esteemed interior design practices which have been selected as finalists for this year’s Sleep Set competition at this year’s Sleep Event.Using a common theme in fairy tales of transportation to another realm, the hotel room design from Areen communicates two overlapping worlds offering the guest different sensory experiences. Axor Citterio E from Hansgrohe SE…

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    Forbes’ Cameo chair making a statement at the Aviator Hotel

    The Aviator Hotel in Hampshire opened in 2008 as one of the most striking design hotels in recent times.Innately stylish, Aviator blends the timeless glamour of aviation with seductive interiors and ultimate comfort. A perfect setting to use Forbes Group’s cameo chairs, as pictured below, to create a stylish event area with chairs that make a statement. Utilised with an…

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    Ibis Styles hotel opens in Barnsley

    Barnsley; the home of industry and South Yorkshire town of many trades finds itself welcoming another development in the shape of the new ibis Styles Barnsley hotel, which is now open for business right in the heart of the town.With a design scheme inspired by Barnsley’s mining heritage, guests will also discover the town’s claims to the lesser-known glass trade.…

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    The Mike Pro collection by Crosswater

    Aligning iconic definition with versatility for today’s environments, this striking Mike Pro range from Crosswater is anchored with architectural appeal for the discerning interior designer and architect.The Mike Pro taps and showers are available from stock in polished chrome plate and brushed stainless steel finish and available in five other finishes on request. The full range can be viewed in…

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    Movenpick inks landmark deal for first property in Nigeria

    Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open its first property in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa. The company has signed a landmark deal with Queen Amina Garden Ventures Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Urban Shelter Ltd. a prominent Nigerian property development company, to manage the 250-key Movenpick Hotel and Conference Centre Abuja, marking another milestone in…

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    Movenpick inks landmark deal for first property in Nigeria

    Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open its first property in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa.The company has signed a landmark deal with Queen Amina Garden Ventures Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Urban Shelter Ltd. a prominent Nigerian property development company, to manage the 250-key Movenpick Hotel and Conference Centre Abuja, marking another milestone in its…

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    San Francisco icon The Palace gleams following year-long, $40 million renovation

    The Palace Hotel, known for over a century as the arbiter of San Francisco style and society, was once at the centre of America’s first Golden Age of Travel, which inspired the exquisite interior re-design of the hotel led by Beatrice Girelli of indidesign.The hotel’s 556 luxuriously-appointed guestrooms, including 55 suites, reflect a modern sophistication, complemented by original design elements,…

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    Forbes Group brings a new twist to the classic damask

    Luxury Weave is the latest fabric to be introduced by Forbes Group to the range in which it makes table cloths, chair covers, restaurant skirting and table skirting.As the name suggests, Luxury Weave’s pattern is woven into it, appearing as an opulent sheen in the light. It’s a contemporary twist on a classic damask. Better still, it is woven in…

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    London Design Festival sees launch of Axor One by Hansgrohe

    What if individual control elements could be eliminated to make room for an uncluttered shower experience? Axor by Hansgrohe has worked on an answer to this question with the London-based design duo Barber & Osgerby. Axor One — the brand’s first all-in-one interactive shower control element — made its debut at the London Design Festival on September 22 and is…

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    Aloft continues bullish expansion in New York with Financial District opening

    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced this week Aloft, the innovative hotel brand for today’s hyper-connected global traveller, has expanded its New York City portfolio with the opening of its first Aloft hotel in the Financial District.Owned by Lam Generation and managed by Real Hospitality, Aloft Manhattan Downtown — Financial District features 125 loft-like rooms, tech-forward experiences, a buzzing social…

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    Burgess Exhibits at The Hotel Show

    2015 has been a very busy year so far for Burgess Furniture. Not only have we launched our contemporary Evosa Congress Range, we have also been busy revamping and relaunching our Classic Chair brochure. The relaunch brings a modern twist to some of our much loved classic chairs.This year at The Hotel Show, which runs from the 28th to the…

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    Interior design visionary Jean-Michel Gathy partnering with Four Seasons Hotels for Bangkok property

    Country Group Development (CGD) and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are partnering up with world-renowned designers Denniston, led by award-winning architectural and interior design legend Jean-Michel Gathy, to design the interiors of Bangkok’s exclusive Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, set to open in 2018.The announcement marks the first collaboration between the world’s leading name in luxury hotels…

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    New EDITION planned for Dubai

    Following the expected opening of the first EDITION property in Abu Dhabi in 2016, Marriott International, Inc. together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties has announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in the United Arab Emirates set for Dubai. Right image: (L-R) Samir Baidas, Chief Development Officer MEA, Marriott International; Naaman Atallah, CEO Dubai Properties; Alex Kyriakidis, President &…

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    Steigenberger strengthening Frankfurt portfolio with 2018 hotel

    The Steigenberger Hotel Group is set to open its seventh hotel in Frankfurt.The Hotel am Hauptbahnhof will be located right at the southern exit to Germany’s busiest main line railway station and close to the city centre of the country’s leading financial metropolis. Opening is scheduled for 2018. The 400 rooms at the new hotel will offer exceptional comfort for…

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    New Guest Room and Resort design for MGM National Harbor

    Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the MGM National Harbor sits on the eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland, just a short distance from Washington, D.C. The 308-room resort is expected to feature premier amenities and experiences including a casino; a world-class spa and salon; an entertainment theatre with 3,000 transformable seats; 18,000 square feet…

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    Meeting washroom access requirements head-on with new Doc M packs from Roca

    Making it simple for hotels to conform to Building Regulations, specifically addressing disabled access to washrooms, Roca has introduced two dedicated Doc M packs. The Meridian Access Doc M The two new unisex Roca Doc M packs, Meridian Access and Laura Access, feature all the components necessary for hotels to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, in terms…

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    Corus Hotel Hyde Park to receive façade lift

    The Corus Hotel Hyde Park, which holds an enviable location at No.1 Lancaster Gate, is currently undergoing a major facelift which will see the façade restored to its former glory. The 200 year old listed Georgian building perfectly epitomises the classic “London” hotel look from the silver screen with its striking white brickwork and symmetrical design, typical of the architectural…

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    Spa-like cleanliness within a sleek and streamlined exterior

    Winner of two prestigious design awards, for its outstanding product design coupled with sophisticated technology, the Geberit AquaClean Mera takes the comfort and convenience of a shower toilet to a whole new level.Picking up the Design Plus Award powered by ISH 2015 and the Red Dot Design Award 2015, the Geberit AquaClean Mera impresses not only with its aesthetic appeal,…

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    Chelsom Product Watch: Boston

    The classic elegance of the Boston table lamp from Chelsom makes it a timeless piece that would look at home in either traditional or contemporary settings suitable for both guestroom and public area interior schemes.Understated in terms of its design, the Art Deco inspired table lamp features design intricacies such as a circular stepped base with integral coordinated push switch…

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    GROHE’s New Tempesta 100 Electric Shower endorsed with Good Housekeeping Approved Accreditation

    GROHE are delighted to announce that the new Tempesta 100 Electric shower has been Good Housekeeping Institute approved, making it the first shower to gain the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute Approved Accreditation. Being approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute provides great acclamation as rigorous testing is carried out and only those products that pass the consumer Quality Assessment test can…

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    A New Season of Tap Designs from Crosswater

    Specialists in brassware solutions Crosswater is excited to announce the launch of five new tap ranges, adding to their already comprehensive portfolio of designs. Offering five unique styles – Dune, Wedge, Silk, Pier and Trapeze – the latest innovative collections have been carefully designed to suit any taste or bathroom scheme, from the highly contemporary angles of Wedge to the…

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    Dusit Thani Guam Announces Soft Opening

    The Dusit Thani Guam Resort opened its doors in its soft-opening phase on June 30, marking a major milestone for Guam’s tourism industry. The island’s newest luxury, five-star hotel offers unrivalled hospitality, impeccable service, breathtaking views of magnificent Tumon Bay and a variety of dining options. “The opening heralds an exciting new era of hospitality on the island and we…

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    MGallery welcomes Queens Hotel Cheltenham, Castle Hotel Windsor to its ‘Collection’ portfolio

    MGallery, part of the Accor Group, will be opening two new properties in the UK. The Queens Hotel Cheltenham and Castle Hotel Windsor will both open this September.The Queens Hotel, Cheltenham MGallery celebrates the revival of a beautiful heritage property as Queens Hotel, Cheltenham becomes a stunning to the Collection’s UK establishments. The hotel was originally completed in 1838 on…

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    Chelsom Product Watch: Crane

    Inspired by the London skyline, the Crane Desk Lamp from Chelsom is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available as a Floor Lamp, the Crane range features a warm white LED light source that allows diffused light to emit from a slim arm which rotates 180 degrees. The LED is recessed…

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    Autograph Collection announces the launch of two Azerbaijan properties joining the portfolio

    Following Autograph Collection’s announcement of the brand’s entry into Azerbaijan, Boulevard Hotel Baku and Intourist Hotel Baku have this month joined the collection of strikingly independent hotels. The properties, which are located in the enigmatic capital of Baku, account for two of Autograph Collection’s four hotels now present in Azerbaijan – with two luxurious hotels from the Shahdag Mountain Resort…

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    Excelsior Hotel Gallia Opens Following a Multi-Million Dollar Restoration

    The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the official opening of Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan. Owned by Katara Hospitality, this Milanese landmark recently emerged from a meticulous, all-encompassing renovation of the historic building, whilst adding a new contemporary wing. Formerly known as “Palace Gallia”, the hotel is…

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    JW Marriott Washington, DC Unveils Its Luxury Evolution

    JW Marriott Washington, DC, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has recently unveiled the multi-million dollar redesign of its 750 guest rooms, corridors, and executive lounge. The renovation gives the property an updated and sophisticated look synonymous with the JW Marriott brand design ethos and aesthetic.“Our new room design was inspired by guest feedback,” said Mr. Satinder Palta, General Manager,…

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    Introducing the new Evosa Congress from Burgess Furniture

    Designed by Peter Roth, and with all the stylish characteristics of the original Evosa, the Evosa Congress from Burgess Furniture sets the bar in outstanding design and quality. Available in three model options, all come with a stylish, chrome-plated steel frame and the latest innovative stacking buffers.The slim webbed seat and unique hidden back construction creates an exceptionally supportive framework…

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    Capitalising on Convenience

    How USB charging is providing United Airlines with an Edge Convenience is a gift bestowed by technology. It is readily offered by the smartphone, generously granted by the tablet, and amply provided by the digital camera. These labour saving devices have ushered in an age where convenience is no longer seen as a privilege, it is seen as a right.…

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    Bournemouth Welcomes First Hampton by Hilton Hotel

    Hampton by Hilton has recently announced the official opening of its newest property, Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth, located on Upper Terrace Road. The property, offering 120 contemporary guest rooms, is owned by London-based developer THAT Group, and managed by Hilton Worldwide.In addition to the newly opened eight storey 120-bedroom Hampton by Hilton, upon completion, the development will incorporate a 13…

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    FIREWORKS Urban Kitchen @ JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Azerbaijan

    Eurasia… Caucasus…Azerbaijan – throughout the world, myths, legends and facts about Fire are often lost in the smoke of Time and History… only to be mixed, edited and retold for new generations. In Azerbaijan, fire has shaped the culinary and cultural landscapes for centuries: whether hunting dragons like the hero Bayram Gur, burning natural gas vents at the Zoroastrian Ateshga,…

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    Westin Jekyll Island now open

    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Westin Jekyll Island, a 200-room, convention-class, beachfront hotel on Georgia’s acclaimed barrier island. The five-story, U-shaped, beachfront hotel was designed by LLW Architects of Memphis, Tenn., to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, (LEED) Silver specifications and minimize the hotel’s impact on the barrier island’s sensitive surroundings.…

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    Smoothly does it with new basin mixer solutions

    Responding to the needs of installers, Roca has extended four of its most popular brassware collections to include a smooth body basin mixer, with ½ inch flexible tails that complement UK pipework.L20, Targa, Monodin-N and Victoria (V2) are now all available as a smooth body basin mixer option. The clever design of these new deck-mounted mixers means there are no…

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    Chelsom at The Beaumont Hotel

    Working in collaboration with Richmond International, Chelsom created a series of custom designed pieces as part of the lighting scheme for the stunning 5* boutique hotel, The Beaumont, the first hotel by iconic restauranteurs Jeremy King and Chris Corbin which opened in the heart of London’s Mayfair in the autumn to international acclaim.Originally built as a car garage in 1926,…

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    Running a rule over Britannia

    Britannia is the new flagship of the P&O fleet with the distinctive red, white and blue of the Union Flag on her bow. Christened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in March 2015, the £473 million 141,000 tonne, 1,837 cabin ship is the largest ever purpose-built for the British market and is the largest vessel in the P&O fleet. With the…

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