Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsRivermeade, designers and manufacturers of signs for hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, have recently updated the look of their website which can be located here, www.rivermeade.com.It’s much easier to locate the information you require when you look at the site. When you navigate to ‘Architectural Signs’, it contains a section at the bottom where you can download…
read more2012 is a very special year for Chelsom as it reaches another business milestone – 65 years trading in the worldwide furnishings industry. From retail roots in the north of England, the company has developed into the leading UK supplier of decorative contract lighting to the world’s hotel and hospitality industry. Said Managing Director Robert Chelsom, “I am very proud…
read moreNewly launched to great acclaim at the Independent Hotel Show 2012, IDP Interior Design introduced Hotel Roomsets. All three Hotel-roomsets have been custom designed taking into account the major issues of practicality, maintenance and style that are so important in the hotel sector. Complete room packages start from £2950 for the Classic, £3950 for the Executive and £6950 for the…
read moreAn array of eye-catching bespoke carpets from Lano Flooring Solutions now covers just under 800m2 of the prestigious Royal Berkshire hotel in Ascot, adding vibrant style to what was once the family home of relatives of Sir Winston Churchill.Devised by Monia Allegretti, Italian architect and interior designer for the Exclusive Hotels group, the new Walk of Fame axminster carpets showcase…
read moreEnthusiastically received by Government and supported by the biggest names in the hospitality industry, Hotel Future, to open in Oldham in 2015, will be the first Luxury Hotel in the world to double as a recognised training centre. Students in the hotel, drawn from all over the UK, will seek a range of qualifications from apprenticeships and BTEC to University…
read morePerfectly situated in Guernsey’s capital St Peter Port, the newly refurbished four-star Duke of Richmond Hotel boasts fantastic views of the harbour and neighbouring islands of Herm and Sark. Following an extensive refurbishment, the hotel needed a finishing touch to ensure its entrance was as impressive as the luxurious boutique interior.Red Carnation Hotels Projects Director Brian Brennan approached Andy Thornton…
read moreRoomzzz UK have launched a 14 suite luxury Aparthotel in a City Centre heritage district of Newcastle, UK known as Clavering Place. The fifth location for Roomzzz is one of Newcastle’s most historic and celebrated City heirloom residences which has been nurtured and brought to life back from years of neglect to be one of the North’s most exciting, luxurious…
read morePPHE Hotel Group, owner and operator of primarily full service upscale and lifestyle hotels including Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in Europe, has recently announced the completion of the newly refurbished conference airport hotel, Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport.The renovation was completed under the direction of architect Suzanne Holtz in association with ADP Design and includes a full refurbishment of public…
read moreSheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, the largest hotel in Macau and Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ largest hotel globally, is pleased to introduce Shine Spa for Sheraton, a tranquil haven of lifestyle and pampering developed to help guests maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle during their travels. Located in the newly opened Sheraton Macao Hotel, Shine Spa is the largest Sheraton Spa…
read moreAutograph Collection, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, continues its global growth with the opening of its first property in Asia Pacific. Newly opened, The Stones Legian, Bali, in Indonesia, represents the debut of Autograph Collection in the region. This new luxury hotel, located in one of the world’s most idyllic destinations, continues to position Autograph Collection as the…
read moreSleep 2012 are delighted to announce that the complimentary seminar programme has now been released.Leading industry experts will deliver a CPD accredited seminar programme, with comprehensive bite-sized sessions examining the hot topics of the hotel industry – free of charge. Day one: Wednesday 21 November 08:30 NEWH Breakfast – Held in the Sleep Hotel Bar 11:30 BRIGHT LIGHTS…learn from the…
read moreI spend 25 years in practice trying to make sure the interior layout of hotels worked for our clients, frequently battling with architects whose only concern seemed to be the building. So when I walk into a new hotel that brings gasps of delight from me it is galling to find the interior was done by an architect as well…
read moreThe winners and runners-up of the 2012 Boutique Hotel Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony held in the iconic Hempel Hotel in London, UK earlier this month.The Awards dinner brought together boutique hoteliers, press, and industry insiders from all over the world – Argentina, Colombia, China, Fiji, Greece, Holland, Italy, Indonesia, Malta, Sweden, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and…
read moreChrysalis Contracts have been receiving fantastic feedback on the back of their recent refurbishment of The Fleming’s Townhouse, Mayfair. The iconic property consisting of a luxurious 5*hotel and serviced apartments was completed earlier this year in time to accommodate visitors of the London 2012 Olympics. With a brief to create individually designed rooms to give a luxury home from home…
read moreHilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Premier Hotels & Resorts to manage Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh in central Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The agreement will see the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Bangladesh and mark Hilton Worldwide’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in 2015, the 250-room Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh is located in Gulshan…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts announces the official grand opening of Hilton Columbus Downtown, poised to be a top destination in the heart of the city. The 532-room property is located at 401 North High Street, conveniently positioned in the centre of the city’s most admired neighbourhoods, including the Short North Arts District and the Arena District.The $140-million convention centre hotel…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Trinity Investments, LLC and Terra Investments S.R.L.C.V. has recently announced the debut of the first Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City with the opening of Le Méridien Mexico City. Situated at Paseo de la Reforma 69 in the heart of the city’s vibrant financial and cultural district, Le Méridien Mexico City combines timeless chic…
read moreThe reason for this visit to the Holiday Inn Farnborough was to review the Spirit Health Club that is connected to the hotel, but I couldn’t stay in a hotel without taking a few photos of the hotel too to share with our readers… turn to page two and beyond for those.The Spirit Health Club is available to residents of…
read moreDuring the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, held in Nairobi, Accor will reaffirm its ambitious expansion plan in Africa, with nearly 5,000 new rooms/ 30 hotels to be opened by 2016. Since the opening of its first hotel in Congo in 1975, Accor has strongly developed its network in Africa to become market leader with 114 hotels – over 17,000 rooms…
read moreVivanta by Taj – Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Vivanta by Taj – Madikeri, Coorg on 1st November 2012. Adding to the rapidly expanding Vivanta portfolio, this hotel will be the 25th property to open since the brand was launched in 2010. Situated at an altitude of 3,800 ft. within 180 acres of subtropical rainforest,…
read moreFollowing a £400,000 refurbishment programme which has transformed the hotel, Barony Castle will open in late October as the four star Mercure Eddleston Barony Castle Hotel and Spa.Located only 17 miles south of Edinburgh, in 25 acres of gardens and mature woodland, the 78-bed hotel, which features an original 16th century stone altar, is an outstanding venue steeped in history.…
read moreRTP’s The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a real estate developer, owner, receiver, asset manager and operator of extended-stay and select-service hotels, recently topped out their Augusta, Georgia Home2 Suites by Hilton. The top-out ceremony, celebrating the completion of all external construction of the hotel, was Wednesday, September 5 at the property, located at Walton Way Extension and Exchange Lane. The…
read moreMenzies Hotels, one of the UK’s independent hotel groups has unveiled the latest project in its extensive £7 million redevelopment programme – the four star Menzies London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel. Set in extensive grounds, the impressive converted Georgian Chapel is undergoing a £1million renovation process to restore it to its former glory. To date, 28 of the bedrooms have…
read moreThe andel’s Hotel Prague and Vienna International Hotels & Resorts (VI) are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 4-star hotel as well as the birth of the andel’s design hotel brand. Even today, the hotel continues to represent a new dimension in terms of design that has been popular from the beginning with locals, business guests, design enthusiasts and individual…
read moreMercure Hotels appointed Clare Devlin, Associate designLSM to transform a former police training centre located in central Greenwich into a contemporary 4-star boutique hotel. Work started on the art deco building in September 2011 with the client requesting a classic and timeless design. Inspiration was sought from visiting iconic London restaurants with grand European interiors. This modern hotel will offer…
read moreCentara Hotels & Resorts has made its first move into Mauritius with the soft opening of Centara Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa Mauritius set for December 2012.“This is a very significant move for Centara, as it marks a strategic step into a tourism market that we feel has very exciting potential,” says Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels…
read moreAs of the 10th October 2012, the renowned Quay Grand Suites Sydney rebranded to Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, signalling a dramatic expansion of Accor’s 5-star Pullman brand in Australia.Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour joins two other Pullmans in Sydney – Pullman Sydney Olympic Park and Pullman Sydney Hyde Park (currently completing a massive upgrading programme following its re-branding from…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently marked a new milestone with the opening of Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central – the largest hotel to open worldwide in 2012. At nearly 4,000 rooms, it is the largest hotel in Starwood’s global portfolio and the biggest hotel to open in Macau. Consisting of two sleek towers overlooking the dazzling Cotai…
read moreThe latest Jones Lang LaSalle Hotel Investment Highlights report shows hotel development constricting, with the supply of new bedrooms increasing by only 5.6% of existing stock between 2012-2014. Prior to the downturn and the steep supply of new bedrooms delivered between 2006 and 2008, the changing economic fundamentals following this period have meant activity in hotel investment in Europe has…
read moreThe European Hotel Design Conference (EHDC) is the new name for the conference which runs alongside the well-established Sleep Event exhibition. The two-day conference will provide hotel project team leaders with a unique opportunity to gather information, network and discuss the issues connected to the design, operation and development of hotels.Now in its eighth year, the EHDC has grown to…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced the grand opening of The Westin New York Grand Central on 12th October. The new hotel opens in the former New York Helmsley Hotel after the completion of a $75 million renovation. The brand’s second Manhattan hotel features a complete redesign of the hotel’s interior including 774…
read moreHoliday Inn has added a Pearly King to its ever growing number of hotels, with the launch of a new hotel in Whitechapel, in the East End of London. Holiday Inn London Commercial Road has been a significant investment for the hotel chain, with the £15m development boasting 133 standard and executive rooms for tourists and business travellers alike. Uniquely…
read moreThe Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently unveiled The Royal Begonia, A Luxury Collection Resort, celebrating the brand’s eagerly anticipated arrival in Sanya. Located on the southern tropical island of Hainan, The Royal Begonia joins the legendary Astor Hotel in Tianjin and The Hongta Hotel in Shanghai as the first Luxury Collection resort in…
read moreLondon tops this year’s European hotel investment league, as single asset transactions along with the sale of hotel development sites in the UK’s capital have boosted what is otherwise a depressed hotel investment market.Overall, however, the scarcity of debt and economic uncertainty will continue to dampen investment until at least the end of 2012, says hotel consultancy HVS. The company’s…
read moreThis was the first Hospitality Industry World Congress, growing out of trends within existing exhibitions held in the FIRA Grand Via exhibition halls in Barcelona. I am invited to many trade shows, and all want HotelDesigns to advertise them to our audience of over 100,000 designer/specifier visitors every month. I am reluctant, and usually say no (although we add the…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. expands its reach in the Middle East as it marks the grand opening of Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair, Marriott’s largest extended stay brand within the Marriott International portfolio.Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair in Bahrain is the first Residence Inn property in the Middle East. It is an 80-unit property located in suburban Manama, and…
read moreMenzies Hotels, one of the UK’s leading independent hotel groups has completed the final phase of the £2.2 million redevelopment project at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club in Stratford upon Avon. From the contemporary standard garden wing bedrooms with power showers and room controlled air conditioning to the traditionally styled rooms in the main house rooms, including…
read moreToday, at the opening of the £10 million, new London Clapham Junction Travelodge hotel, the UK’s first budget hotelier announced that it is seeking to open a further three hotels within the Wandsworth area in response to the ‘Nappy Valley’ effect*. During the last 12 months, Travelodge hotels located in the South West district of London which includes Fulham and…
read moreThe endlessly stylish and resilient Suite carpet concept from Lano Flooring Solutions continues to provide leisure and hospitality environments with the utmost in style, comfort and performance, providing designer colours and fine stripes in the stock collectionas well as a bespoke custom concept service.A tufted graphics range renowned for its stylish linear stripe, Suite’s stock collection offers a minimalist look,…
read moreAfter the influx of visitors to the UK over the busy summer period, the rapid changeover of guests in hotels will have taken its toll on the beds. General wear and tear and staining are issues which UK hoteliers expect and are used to dealing with on a daily basis – and those which usually can be rectified quickly. However,…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort features 259 luxury rooms and suites and is owned and managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe.Ideally situated in the hotel zone, just minutes away from the international airport and the famous Malecon area, this contemporary all-inclusive resort…
read moreTravelodge (the Company), the UK’s leading budget hotel company, is pleased to announce today that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring. Under the terms of the financing agreement with its three key investors, GoldenTree Asset Management, Avenue Capital Group and Goldman Sachs: • £75m of new money has been injected into the Company • £55m will be invested into…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) proudly unveiled Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha at The St. Regis Doha on October 4th 2012, with opening performances by the Wynton Marsalis Quintet, featuring members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The debut of Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha…
read moreMGallery, Accor’s Collection of distinctive boutique hotels, has added one of Australia’s most historic hotels – the 4½ star Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney – to its rapidly growing network.Sydney’s Harbour Rocks Hotel – whose origins date back to the 1880s – has joined Accor’s prestigious MGallery Collection following the completion of a total redesign and refurbishment. The hotel is…
read moreAfrica now ranks among the fastest growing economic regions in the world, according to a recent report (June 2011) by the McKinsey Global Institute. The hotel sector reflects this exciting trend with established and international brands and developers entering the marketplace and developing their opportunities with long term growth prospects, including: Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and The Rezidor Hotel Group.…
read moreEco-friendly faux fabrics and wallpapers featuring leather, suede, sea grasses, wild animal hides and reptile skins are expected be a popular choice this autumn with many new collections now available from Fabrics & Papers, the online retailer of designer curtain and upholstery fabrics and wallpaper.Faux fabrics and wallpapers are ideal for creating a distinctive look in a range of colours…
read moreWimberly Interiors has recently unveiled the interior design of the Bentley Suite at The St. Regis New York. The signature suite represents a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the masterful minds at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Bentley Motors.“The exhilarating suite is both sleek and refined, reflecting Bentley’s debonair aesthetic and progressive vision within the Beaux Arts architecture of the St.…
read moreThe stylish 201-room Mercure hotel has opened in the green precinct of Nusa Dua Bali, and is offering some great opening rates for travelers who continue to flock to the holiday island. Australians continue to top the arrivals charts, and Nusa Dua is a favoured destination for couples and families seeking a quieter side to life.The newly-built Mercure Bali Nusa…
read moreUnmissable as you drive in to Exeter, this 60 bedroom hotel occupies a spectacular example of a re-engineered building. The hotel is a conversion of the West of England Eye Hospital for Swire Group. The foundation stone was laid originally on the 11th April 1899 to a design by Sir Alfred Brummell Thomas. The entrance includes a large 18th century…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia, just 18 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. The highly anticipated property offers a vibrant, open atmosphere and all of the Sheraton brand’s recently improved amenities and services. Owned and operated by Wurzak Hotel Group, Sheraton Valley Forge features 180 rooms, extensive,…
read moreWhatever colour you want, you choose. The NEW Kiss Collection from Frank Hudson is available in a clean white hand painted finish or you can choose from a palette of any Farrow and Ball or Fired Earth colours to match your interior exactly. The collection includes 5’& 6’ beds, bedside cabinets, dressing table, stool, mirror, chests and wardrobes Ideal for…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Tulsa, Okla. The eleven-story, 286-room hotel underwent a conversion from a Hilton and features newly redesigned guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel features 13,000 square feet of meeting space with five total ballrooms. The space can be configured into as many as six meeting rooms for smaller…
read moreIbis, the benchmark in the economy segment, is pushing ahead with its transformation in line with evolving trends in consumer preferences and cementing its leadership in the worldwide economy hotel sector. This is the first step in Accor’s strategy to modernise all its brands. “What we are doing with ibis is reinventing economy hotels by setting a new standard. Our…
read moreAlthough KOBE has continued to be a successful editor of soft furnishing fabrics for the contract interior markets worldwide since 1976, it still acts local. KOBE believes in sharing knowledge and experience with local clients and relies on the collaborative strength. For KOBE it is important to support clients in the application of the fabrics and realisation of tailor made…
read moreMarriott International’s world-class luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, has announced plans to convert the existing 118-room Bristol Buenaventura, making it the first resort and first hotel for the brand in Panama. The future JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort will be located within the master-planned Buenaventura beachfront community, near the town of Rio Hato, about 80…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently announced the first TownePlace Suites hotel to open as part of its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environment Volume Program) Volume Program – the TownePlace Suites Denver Airport at Gateway Park in Colorado. TownePlace Suites is the hospitality leader’s second brand to construct a hotel built using Marriott’s LEED Volume Program. The hotel will be…
read moreContinent Worldwide Hotels is proud to commence the soft opening of its business hotel Altis Hotel by Continent, Langkawi – Malaysia in September 2012 and following openings a new tourist destination in Bangladesh, Continent Sea Princess Cox’s Bazar alongside Continent Centrepoint Panakkukang – Makassar, Indonesia in December 2012.Following these three diverse openings, Continent Worldwide announced another city hotel and the…
read moreFor its July 2012 issue, Consumer Reports asked more than 22,000 readers about their stays at 44 US hotel chains. The survey revealed that 27% of respondents had at least one complaint, the most common being uncomfortable hotel beds. It seems that more hotels are getting it wrong than right, but the ones who are doing a good job, certainly…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 153-room JW Marriott Cusco. The much anticipated hotel stands at an altitude of 11,154ft above sea level, the company’s highest-altitude hotel, and is situated at the gateway of the Andes mountain sanctuary Machu Picchu. The hotel will feature a highly customized design…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the market-leading British designer and maker of contemporary contract furniture, has provided a wide range of soft seating for the Saga Sapphire cruise ship. Nine inspired collections from Morgan, including some specially-adapted designs, appear on board this latest addition to the Saga fleet providing comfort and ocean-going style for up to 706 passengers. Designed to appeal to more…
read moreWhy Seattle has a reputation as a rainy city is beyond me. Every time I have visited this exciting hi-tech city the sun has shone into its tree lined streets. Home to Boeing, Starbucks and Microsoft this is a thriving city. Sometimes I am brought up short by references to it as part of the ‘Pacific Rim’ area that so…
read moreMövenpick Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of the 176-room Mövenpick Hotel Ankara, a new contemporary hotel based in the heart of the Turkish capital’s fast-developing Söğütözü business district, ideally located for meetings, seminars or conferences. With nine meeting spaces including the stylish 390 sqm Bern Ballroom, Mövenpick Hotel Ankara offers flexible function spaces that can be…
read moreWhere do you want to go next? For many, the answer this year will undoubtedly be Baku. As football fans worldwide look forward to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this Autumn, and the country’s first Four Seasons now welcoming guests, the capital of Azerbaijan is clearly marked on the world map. What was once a well-kept secret among…
read moreAccor has announced the opening of its first Pullman branded hotel in the UK, the Pullman London St Pancras. Accor is establishing this international upscale brand in the UK in a move to widen its hotel brand portfolio in the UK, which currently includes Sofitel, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget. Pullman London St Pancras, previously home…
read moreRoman, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is set to officially launch their unique Project Specification Guide, which highlights their almost unlimited Bespoke capabilities, at this year’s Sleep Event on their stand M35A.Roman’s Project Specification Guide, which allows customers to pick and choose every single part of their showering configuration, is specifically aimed towards specifiers, designers and architects working on large…
read moreDora Hospitality, LLC has recently announced construction is already well underway for an 89 room extended stay hotel, the MainStay Suites in Williston, North Dakota. The MainStay Suites – Williston is expected to open in the Fall of 2012. The hotel plans to hire approximately 20 employees ranging from guest service representatives and housekeepers to a management team.The property is…
read moreThe Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a real estate developer, owner, receiver, asset manager and operator of extended-stay and select- service hotels, recently broke ground on the Augusta, Georgia Home2 Suites by Hilton. The 123-suite, four-story, upper mid-tier hotel brand brings a hip and humble design to its target audience: the savvy yet cost-conscious extended-stay guest. Located at Walton Way Extension…
read moreRegents Court has unveiled a fresh new look following the completion of a refurbishment which transformed the iconic hotel over winter. New paint, furniture, lighting, blinds and an upgrade to the hotel’s WiFi, which is now provided free to guests, are among the improvements made to the spacious, iconic Potts Point apartments. The completion of the refurbishment comes ahead of…
read moreMarriott International announced recently that the new Courtyard San Jose Airport, conveniently located 5 minutes away from The Juan Santamaria International Airport, has opened its doors for business. The new sleek and modern 127-room hotel is San Jose’s second Courtyard by Marriott property and features the Refreshing Business lobby, providing travellers with free Wi-Fi and a great place to work…
read morePan Pacific Hotels Group have built a chain of 30 top quality hotels with over 10,000 bedrooms, focussed around the Pacific rim. With the reopening of the Pan Pacific Singapore this month comes the expected November opening of the new flagship PARKROYAL hotel on Pickering Street, whilst next December sees the opening of 200 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Ningbo,…
read moreThe high-profile redevelopment of the ground floor lobby at Taj Crowne Plaza London – St James, designed by global architecture, urbanism and design practice Broadway Malyan, has completed.The project, delivered in partnership with client Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, creates a new, fresh guest experience that honours the heritage features of the existing interior, with the practice’s design brief including…
read morePullman, Accor’s upscale hotel brand for today’s cosmopolitan traveller, announces the opening of Pullman Anshan Time Square, in downtown Anshan, the city dubbed China’s “Capital of Iron and Steel”. This new opening, in the north-eastern Liaoning Province, illustrates Pullman’s vigorous expansion in China, which ranks it as the largest country market in the Pullman network. It has 14 hotels in…
read moreRezidor has launched a group-wide energy-saving initiative: The ambitious and pro-active programme Think Planet targets an energy consumption reduction of 25% by the year 2016 in all Rezidor hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The group is currently present in 70 countries where 330+ hotels of the brands Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Hotel Missoni are…
read moreAutograph Collection has announced that Denver’s most iconic luxury hotel, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, has joined its exclusive portfolio of independently owned and operated properties. In conjunction with its 120th anniversary this month, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is the 35th property to be added to Autograph Collection’s growing roster of hotels. Open for business every day…
read moreAnd then there were two in Hong Kong! Ibis has recently opened its second hotel in this archipelago that has been dubbed the Pearl of the East. It was an exciting challenge and the ibis teams in this uncannily buoyant part of the world pulled it off. This hotel is in the heart of Hong Kong’s business, cultural and retail…
read moreMarriott International has recently celebrated the opening of the 383-room Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel in Shanghai. The hotel is managed in partnership with Shanghai Caohejing Park Huagang Properties Ltd., and represents the sixth Renaissance-branded hotel to open the city. Renaissance Hotels is the signature lifestyle brand within the Marriott International global portfolio of 17 hotel brands. The hotel is centrally…
read moreStylematters are proud to have been involved in the recent refurbishment of The Terrace at The Restaurant Bar & Grill in Manchester, one of the City’s most famous dining out venues. Stylematters designed and provided all the lounge seating and cushions for the outside areas working with IRC Operations Director, Danny Fox. The south facing, first floor terrace, has added…
read moreAloft Hotels has recently announced it has opened its 60th hotel globally with the opening of Aloft Asheville Downtown in Asheville, North Carolina. Owned and operated by McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., Aloft Asheville Downtown will offer 115 stylish guest rooms and over 1,800 square feet of unique outdoor meeting space on its Air Level pool deck and The Ledge observation…
read moreFor the first time, Sofitel is to open its doors in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital, with Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche. The glass building designed by Belgian architect Patrick Guénard reflects the breath of modernity that the country’s largest city is currently experiencing. Situated at the heart of the business district the 24-story hotel stands out in the skyline. Frenchmen Marc…
read moreHotel Indigo has recently announced the opening of the Hotel Indigo Veracruz – Boca del Río. The new hotel, located in the Veracruz business district and just steps from the World Trade Center and America’s Plaza, offers guests the intimate service typically associated with boutique lodging along with the peace of mind and consistency expected from a large hotel group.…
read moreBotanique Hotel & Spa, nestled amid the untouched hills and mountains of Campos do Jordão, Brazil, and situated in between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, will open in November 2012. Set on 700 acres, the intimate retreat recognising Brazilian nature and modernism, comprises eleven private villas and six suites. Additionally there will be the first 100% Brazilian spa in…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts celebrates a homecoming of sorts with the opening of a new 259-room flagship hotel in Toronto, Canada, where the company was founded more than 50 years ago. The opening is a significant milestone in a growth strategy that includes expansion in every corner of the world. “The new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a showcase…
read moreThe Oetker Collection, an inspiring selection of masterpiece hotels, is delighted to announcean exclusive partnership with Guerlain – one of the oldest perfume houses in France. The collaboration will be for future joint development and will see Guerlain spas accompany the expansion of new masterpiece hotels worldwide. Palais Namaskar, which opened outside Marrakech in April 2012, will be the first…
read moreA five year, full renovation of the Boston Marriott Copley Place has been completed, it was announced recently. From guest rooms, to meeting space, lobbies and restaurants, to health club and pool areas, this landmark hotel has been entirely re-imagined and re-designed. All 1,100 spacious guest rooms and 47 luxurious suites have been transformed into calming retreats with Marriott Hotels…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), announces the opening of the first Candlewood Suites hotel to include the brand’s new interior design package, created with graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), one of the nation’s top interior design schools. The overall design concept for Candlewood Suites hotels is called “Haven,” which captures the essence of the Candlewood Suites…
read moreStylematters have just introduced a new range of furniture as part of their hotel elements seating collection designed specifically for the UK hotel sector. The range comprises of lounge chairs, arm chairs, tables and sofas to provide comfort and style for all types of hotel venues from 4 & 5 star establishments to boutique hotels.The new additions include stylish Austin…
read moreHilton Aberdeen Treetops has announced it will undergo a £425,000 refurbishment programme, expected to be completed by autumn 2012. The hotel will remain in operation throughout the works.Hilton Aberdeen Treetops located on Springfield Road will receive a complete overhaul of its bedroom corridors. 30 bedrooms including eight of the property’s deluxe plus business bedrooms will be upgraded and refurbished. The…
read moreThe Wivenhoe House Hotel is a spectacular 18th Century Essex Country House which has been completely refurbished to an extremely high standard throughout. Elizabeth Warden principal of Elizabeth Designs specified Frank Hudson Spire Collection for the rooms of the historic building to blend with the traditional architecture and period details. The Spire collection is made from European Walnut, American Black…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently celebrated the opening of its first dual branded property in the U.K., the Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St. George’s Park, The Football Association’s (FA) new National Football Centre in Burton upon Trent. Dubbed the new home of English football, St George’s Park is the FA’s multi-million pound development with world-class training and development facilities…
read moreWhen the prestigious Wyndham Grand Hotel needed to save water and reduce the time taken to service bathrooms, the Turbo 88 Duoflush syphon from Thomas Dudley provided the perfect solution.Opened in 1989, the 5-star Wyndham Grand is London’s only all-suite hotel. It offers 154 suites over eight floors including four penthouse suites and a health and fitness centre. Boasting 14…
read moreHilton Worldwide has opened the newly-renovated, upscale, full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, the third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India on the 15th August 2012. Located in a quiet setting, the 105-room hotel is located centrally just a few miles from the picturesque Baga and Anjuna beaches. Ingo’s Saturday Nite Bazaar and Splash Water Park are both within walking distance…
read moreAt the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) this September in Nairobi, one of the hot topics on the agenda will be ‘What it takes to do a deal in Africa’. Why is this such an important question? “Because Africa is a continent full of opportunity and impressive economic growth” says Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of Bench Events, the company organising AHIF.…
read moreCommenting on the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal in today’s announcement by Travelodge, Richard Fleming, UK Head of Restructuring at KPMG and proposed ‘supervisor’ of the CVA, said: “The impact of the economic downturn on Travelodge’s business has been compounded by a large debt burden and expensive lease arrangements. Today’s CVA proposal is one facet of a wider Travelodge restructuring…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. celebrates continued growth in the south of France with the opening of its first AC Hotel by Marriott in the country, the first new AC Hotel by Marriott to open since the launch of the joint venture and co-brand last year. The former Hotel Ambassadeur, located in the heart of Juan-les-Pins, has been re-branded an AC Hotel…
read moreThe Crystal City Marriott, a 343-room hotel, officially unveiled its completed seven million dollar redesign, an investment by the hotel’s owners, Vornado Realty Trust and manager, Marriott International, making it a new destination for meetings, business and leisure travel to the Washington, DC area. The most remarkable of the hotel’s new amenities is the new, reinvented Marriott Hotels & Resorts…
read moreThe ME London Hotel, the latest jewel on the urban hotel scene in London, is preparing the final details for its opening in September in central London. This is the fifth hotel for the ME by Meliá brand, the most avant-garde of the hotel brands operated by Meliá Hotels International, and boasts a spectacular design by the world renowned architectural…
read moreRamparts will shortly be celebrating our 40th year refurbishing hotels and leisure properties up and down the UK. We have had the pleasure of bringing to life the ideas and designs of some of the industry’s leading operators, designers and architects, indeed some properties are now on their third and fourth generation ramparts refurbishment. Returning back to Ramparts having taken…
read moreMarriott International has signed an agreement with Weligama Hotel Properties Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of East West Properties PLC, to open a hotel in Sri Lanka, the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa in 2014 – this will be Marriott’s first property on the Indian Ocean Island.The 200-room, 11-storey Marriott Weligama Resort and Spa will be operated under Marriott’s…
read moreOn behalf of the shareholders of Bouverie No 1 Limited, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels would like to congratulate KSL Capital Partners and its wholly owned subsidiary in successfully acquiring the world famous The Belfry resort located in the West Midlands near Birmingham, United Kingdom. George Nicholas, executive vice president, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, said: “The Belfry attracted wide international interest…
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