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Dawnvale, a leading company in hospitality solutions, has recently announced the redevelopment of its website (www.dawnvale.com) to make it even more user-friendly for desktop, tablet or smartphone users.Now you can create your own personalised moodboard basket with the “add to moodboard” button; simply click and download later when you have finished browsing. If you’re in a rush, simply click the…

Just a short walk from one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs, Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is the brand’s 15th hotel in the UK and the largest outside the United States and since opening its mid-priced offering and prime location has proved incredibly popular with British and International audiences alike. London-based Dexter Moren Associates were appointed to provide architectural…

Marriott International has announced the opening of the 156-room Courtyard by Marriott Queretaro, the 10th hotel for the brand in Mexico. The new hotel features the brand’s signature Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space with media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones. The redefined lobby space is ideal for everything from…

Leading UK Shower Manufacturer, Roman, has redesigned the look and usability of the mobile version of their website (www.roman-showers.com), to respond to the rapidly growing number of people visiting the site through a mobile device. The redesign of the mobile view enhances the users experience to make it extremely straightforward to navigate and improve user friendliness. Due to the significant…

This article is being re-published to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Burj, the hotel that raised Dubai to the position of a global competitor destination. It was originally published on HotelDesigns in May 2004 It takes a strange mix of qualities to lead a successful interior design practice. Designers are different to architects. Architects have the…

Geberit has introduced a new addition to its best-selling Monolith sanitary module, with the Geberit Monolith Plus, to raise the comfort levels even further in the hotel bathroom. Featuring the same sleek, elegant glass frontage as the original model, this latest addition not only conceals all plumbing worn neatly out of sight, but also integrates a wealth of technology. Available…

An historic mansion on the outskirts of Bristol has been restored as a luxury event venue. Clevedon Hall will be officially opened on Thursday 27th November after a 3-year refurbishment. As it looks set to become one of the top event venues within the UK, the 150-year-old Victorian building has an extensive local history and has been used for numerous…

The first Adagio Premium has just opened in Doha! This new address is designed to meet the expectations of customers in this region.Mission accomplished: after expanding into Latin America in 2013, the brand kept up its robust growth drive in 2014 and opened its first establishments in the Middle East. High quality aparthotels The first Adagio Premium has just opened…

As Manchester plays host to the Annual Hotel Conference, Michael Ingall, chief executive of Allied London has revealed plans for a paradigm-breaking event hotel for Manchester City Centre.Development of the event hotel project (The Manchester Grande), to be located in the former Granada headquarters building, is expected to begin in 2016 following a formal planning process. It will be a…

Influenced by the renowned culture, science, art and music scene of its top location, ibis Styles London Kensington opened its doors in September, taking guests on a fun and quirky educational tour even whilst they are inside the hotel. Each ibis Styles hotel boasts its own distinctive design, great location and ‘all-inclusive’ offer at a great price with loads of…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of a five-story, 110-room Holiday Inn Express® Xalapa hotel in Veracruz, Mexico. Owned and managed by Selfi Grupo Operador de Estacionamientos, S.A. de C.V., the Holiday Inn Express Xalapa hotel is franchised by an affiliate of IHG. The property is conveniently located in the heart of the city on Avenida Zaragoza 8,…

APARTHOTELS ADAGIO®, the European market leader in aparthotels, has today announced the opening of its first new-look Adagio access property. Opening in Munich on 21 November 2014, Adagio access München City Olympiapark, is the first Adagio access to be entirely redesigned, offering modular apartments that customers can adapt as they please. The new property will be the flagship Adagio access…

The hotel Steigenberger Mannheimer Hof, which has been under the management of Leonardo Hotels since 1 September 2014, is now officially renamed as Leonardo Royal Hotel Mannheim. Leonardo Hotels thereby increases the number of hotels of their upscale »Royal« brand in Germany to seven. Shortly after the rebranding extensive investments in interior decorating and design will follow, which will give…

The colourful universe of ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum in Poland is sure to establish itself as a must-see venue.The hotel draws considerable inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, the Lewis Carroll novel, written in 1865. So how can one define the ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum? A mysterious hotel hidden behind an entirely glazed façade, small secret doors, long corridors and many…

Dart Marina Hotel & Spa is about to undergo a further £2.5 million investment in new larger guest rooms and suites in the Hotel, which is owned by Richard Seton, a New Zealander who “came down the hill” and fell in love with Dartmouth. Over the last 10 years, Dart Marina Hotel & Spa has been transformed into a luxurious,…

A rich combination of rustic Spanish charm and luxurious living, La Escondida Hotel & Restaurant is delighted to announce the opening of their elegant new boutique hotel set in an exceptional location.Set on 500 acres of olive and almond groves in the midst of a national park, La Escondida offers dramatic views, smart interiors and superb cuisine prepared by a…

2014 has been one of the most successful so far for Focus SB. At the start of the year, Managing Director Roger Kemp realised that the company’s cumulative turnover would exceed the £50 million mark in 2014 and decided that this should be celebrated. A competition was launched and the customers lucky enough to place orders that took Focus SB…

Rosewood London is the first European opening for the group, ideally located a stone’s throw away from London’s cosmopolitan entertainment hub, Covent Garden. As part of a magnificent restoration project of the timeless Edwardian Belle Époque building, Chelsom were commissioned to provide an entirely bespoke lighting scheme for the guestrooms in addition to refurbishing a number of original public area…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has recently announced the opening of Park Hyatt New York. Guests of Park Hyatt New York will enjoy its prime location at 153 West 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, which is within walking distance to Central Park and across the street from historic Carnegie Hall.Park Hyatt New York features 210 luxurious guestrooms, including 92 premier…

Jumeirah Vittaveli has unveiled its new two-bedroom beach villas in the Maldives, a new villa category available to guests from November 2014. With stunning, spacious interiors and child friendly facilities, the new villas will offer flexible accommodation for families or couples seeking additional space. At an impressive 203 square metres in size, each two bedroom villa offers the perfect combination…

Silversea’s intimate, all-suite Silver Galapagos is currently sailing on her first expedition voyage following completion of a second phase of renovations undertaken in September, during a month-long dry dock in Panama.All of the ship’s suites, corridors and the Explorer Lounge have been completely refurbished. An elegant blue and beige colour palette was utilised to create an interior décor echoing that…

Luxury fabric specialist, KOBE, mixes a palette of warm rustic tones and ethnic prints to create its latest collection – Nomad. The range takes inspiration from across the globe to create a dynamic 15 piece collection, featuring an assortment of rich tones and tribal patterned designs which can be mixed and matched to create an interiors scheme suitable for window…

The West Park Hotel, restaurant and bar is Harrogate’s destination venue to sleep, eat and drink. This contemporary boutique hotel has been transformed from the original Victorian coach house into 25 spacious and luxurious bedrooms and suites.Style Matters developed and manufactured bespoke restaurant, bar and bedroom furniture along with the bar areas and specialist joinery products. Proud to work with…

ibis Styles, the boutique budget brand from the ibis family, announces the official opening of the ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square hotel. The brand, known for its distinctive perky personality, has transformed the hotel into a journey through the wilds of the Scottish wilderness, origami stags, tartan trimmed showers, bank notes and thistles to create the perfect wee…

Roomzzz Aparthotel have announced that Roomzzz London Stratford will be their first ‘New Generation’ Aparthotel to open in a London location in early 2015. This marks an important progression for the brand, known for their conquest of the north including Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. Working on a daring new look for the brand, Roomzzz will be revealing their ‘New Generation’…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, have introduced an innovative new wetroom product, the Pivoting ‘L’ Panel to provide additional water integrity for a wetroom. Roman’s new Embrace Pivoting Panel is the newest addition to their Wetroom Systems collection, offering a stylish way to add reassurance of increased water integrity to your wetroom. The ‘L’ Panel stands at 2000mm…

Cubbins would like to invite you to our stand 148 at the Independent Hotel Show. The event runs on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October at London Olympia.We will be exhibiting a wide range of luxury interior accessories, including quality handcrafted products such as, amenity trays, cotton wool pots, tissue box covers and hand towel boxes. These are available in…

Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is pleased to announce the signing of five new hotels in the UK, significantly strengthening its portfolio of hotels.The five hotels spread across London and Edinburgh are due to open throughout the second half of 2014 and 2015 in line with Accor’s strategy to expand its portfolio in key…

The InterContinental New York Barclay is now closed to commence the $175 million renovation, previously announced on 19 December 2013. The hotel recently checked out its last guest in preparation for the 18-month refurbishment. “We are delighted to work with our partners, Constellation Barclay Holding US LLC, to manage the extensive renovation of our classic New York hotel,” said Hervé…

Inspired by designs from the 1960s, the distinctive Bullet desk lamp by Chelsom exudes retro chic that would look at home in any interior. Available as part of a wider collection of coordinated wall and floor lighting, the Bullet range features a torpedo shaped head with swivel joint for multi directional LED light and decorative ventilation holes to allow optimum…

Agua Fabrics are delighted to showcase new fabric collections and colourways at the prestigious Sleep Event, The Business Design Centre in London.This years event sees the launch of the Sark Upholstery Fabric Collection. Unbelievably soft with a velvety feel, the Sark collection is made up of 16 alluring colours from a warm mauve and wine to the cool yet striking…

Idyllically located on a tiny private island in the jewel-like Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa offers a paradise escape that is naturally exclusive. Just one kilometre long and 300 metres wide, the 12-villa resort combines sophisticated simplicity with unrivalled hospitality. Medjumbe Island is reached by a 45 minute scenic light aircraft…

The romantic Mystic collection from KOBE Fabrics mixes contemporary and classic interior design fabrics inspired by the mysterious Gothic style period. The collection features rich velvets, innovative 3D jacquards, lace looks and printed burn outs, suitable for window decoration, upholstery and contract wallcoverings. Designed to capture the very essence of the Gothic period, heavily embroidered fabrics are contrasted against a…

“The sexiest hotel in Europe”…. that’s how Robin Sheppard, Chairman of Bespoke Hotel group describes the multimillion pound transformation of Lutyen’s iconic 100 King Street building.Hotel Gotham is really taking shape now. Squid Inc’s vision, driven by Oliver Redfern, is being made real by Marshall’s Construction. Everything is on track to deliver an exceptional and glamorous hotel, in a beautiful…

A Sydney-based property developer is set to launch a glittering new tower in the heart of the city. After much anticipation, Crown Group has announced its new $250-million tower Sydney by Crown will launch this spring and is set to be the only new apartment building in the central business district (CBD) to be launched and begin sales before the…

This 40 page guide from Hamilton Litestat offers a quick ‘snap-shot’ of all 18 collections within its comprehensive range of quality switch plates and sockets, highlighting the differences between each plate design and available finishes. As well as more detailed information on Hamilton’s Bespoke design and production service, Savile Row, the guide also contains an introduction to Hamilton’s Mercury® Lighting…

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. The property featuring 261 studios and apartments is scheduled to open in Q2 2017. It brings Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Dubai to 14 hotels with around 3,300 rooms in operation and under development. “Dubai remains…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its trailblazing Element brand plans to open a third hotel in Florida, less than a mile from Universal Studios Orlando. Element Orlando is slated to debut in July 2016, following next year’s opening of both Element Orlando North and Element Miami Doral. Owned by Barakat Orlando Resort, LLC, developed by GCD…

ONE of the North East’s top hotels has unveiled the results of a £100,000 refurbishment. As part of an ongoing investment programme, The Ballroom at five star Seaham Hall Hotel, County Durham, has undergone an extensive redesign to strengthen its position as one of the county’s foremost function venues.The room, which accommodates up to 100 people for weddings, corporate and…

This month Jumeirah Carlton Tower unveiled a stunning transformation of its Ballroom which evokes the timeless style and elegance of Art Deco design. Courtesy of Lynne Hunt London, the exquisite new design exudes an atmosphere of rich and refined beauty, making it an even more desirable venue. While the Ballroom’s grand chandeliers have been retained, peacock granite plinths and gold-tile…

Old meets new with the Retro Nouveau collection by BAGNODESIGN, the classically styled bathroom range designed for modern living. With an olde worlde charm and sophisticated elegance, Retro Nouveau inspires creativity in the classically styled bathroom, with a range of washbasin and sanitaryware options, co-ordinating brassware in a depth of finishes, luxurious bath tubs and stylish accessories. Encouraging creativity and…

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri in Turkey. It is the group’s 10th operating Radisson Blu property in Turkey and further strengthens Europe’s largest upper upscale brand known for stylish & sophisticated design, unique service concepts and the service philosophy Yes I Can!The Radisson Blu Hotel,…

One of the top hotels in the regency town of Bath, Bailbrook House Hotel, part of the award-winning Hand Picked Hotels collection of country house hotels, is now adorned with bespoke woven carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial.Drawing on the updated classic designs of the Virtue collection, nearly 3000 square metres of woven axminster carpet have been fitted throughout the original…

WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, has recently announced it has expanded its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort, located in Hunt, Texas. The resort is the Company’s second in Texas and is anticipated to open to WorldMark owners in early 2015. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.“The acquisition…

Lyndon Design, the leading manufacturer of upholstered handcrafted furniture for commercial interiors and part of The Boss Design Group, has once again collaborated with award-winning furniture designer, Mark Gabbertas, to unveil Maya. A distinctive tub-style chair that exudes comfort and style whilst retaining a strong and clearly defined form, Maya is ideal for a wide variety of interiors, including both…

In its most recent collaboration with Corbin & King, Dernier & Hamlyn has manufactured beautiful art deco chandeliers for The Beaumont Hotel, Jeremy King and Chris Corbin’s first hotel, which will open in Mayfair this autumn. A statement, grand fitting has been produced for the hotel’s entrance. Cast in brass and finished in antique bonze, it is dressed with custom…

A range of Roca’s bathroom products, including the luxury Armani/Roca range, have been used at the BLOC hotel in Gatwick, helping owner, Colin Graham, create a new concept in affordable accommodation; something which he describes as ‘pared-down chic’.Offering a high-end look and luxurious experience at prices that won’t break the bank, at BLOC the very best materials are used but…

Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing’s most iconic building, is designed by Chief Designer Zhang Hai Ao and his team from Shanghai Huadu Architect Design Company; Interior Design is by DiLeonardo.Design As an homage to the landscape and architecture, the interior is largely inspired by the idea of framing the view whether it is capturing the view of the exterior landscape, or…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has introduced a luxury new product to their striking collection of Quadrant Shower Enclosures. Roman has meticulously designed and manufactured the new Bow Fronted Quadrant, which has been added to their compelling Lumin8 range of 8mm Shower Enclosures, Walk-Ins and Bath Screens. Bathrooms in the UK are becoming smaller but people still want…

London’s trendiest bespoke furniture and homewares retailer is in full swing celebration mode after enjoying a hugely positive reception at this year’s Decorex International event. The show attracts some of the most exclusive British designers, furniture and homewares retailers from across the nation. Over the past four days, the Mille Couleurs team has been manning stall A72 where attendees were…

Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”), a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts and luxury hotels, today unveiled plans to forever enhance the landscape of Dubai with The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences. Located on the crescent of The Palm and next to the iconic Atlantis resort, this new generation of distinctive luxury…

Located in the Latin Quarter of Copenhagen, the newly refurbished bathrooms in the exclusive 4+ Hotel SP34 feature Laufen sanitaryware, helping it appeal to a ‘luxury bohemian’ clientele. Hotel SP34, part of the Brøchner Hotels chain, has been designed to reflect the physical environment and atmosphere of Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter, with an air of luxury and quality throughout. Formerly known…

Every year a much anticipated highlight of Sleep, Europe’s leading hotel design and development event, is a one-of-a kind, imaginatively designed Sleep Bar that is a centrepiece and attraction for all who attend. The latest in the series has just reached a new level of acclaim by winning “Best Pop up Bar” at the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2014.This…

Marriott International’s signature brand, Marriott Hotels, announced plans to open the 202-room Marriott Hotel in Guayaquil in 2016, The Guayaquil Marriott will be the company’s third property in Ecuador and is being developed by Hotecapsa, overseen by Mr. Angel P. Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is a major local developer in Guayaquil who also opened the famous Sanchez Aguilar Theatre, The Plaza…

Crosswater has extended its accessories range, introducing new additions to the Belgravia Traditional collection and contemporary stainless steel Mike Pro. Belgravia accessories pick up on the elegant detail from the classic brassware range, while Mike Pro is sleek and tubular, and comes in two finishes to match the basin and shower fittings in chrome or brushed stainless plated brass. All…

LUX* Resort’s flag ship Hotel LUX* Belle Mare is opening its doors to welcome guests to a new understated style of Mauritius luxury. Following the complete transformation of LUX* Belle Mare by Multi award winning British designer Kelly Hoppen, LUX* Belle Mare is set to inspire and delight its guests. London-based Kelly Hoppen has brought her own touch to LUX*…

Chelsom have been crowned Exporter of the Year and Creative Business of the Year at the 2014 Be Inspired Business Awards at a lavish ceremony in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom where they were the only company to win multiple awards in all categories entered.The Be Inspired Business Awards, the BIBAs, are the North West’s biggest and most prestigious business…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the signing of two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both properties will operate under management agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG.InterContinental Lisbon will open in just a few weeks’ time and will undergo a phased refurbishment of the lobby and public areas.…

Today history is made, a new Intellectual Property Act becomes law and it is now a crime to intentionally infringe a registered design. Individual Board Directors will also be held accountable. The changes which are set out in The Intellectual Property Act have been introduced to:  Reduce the scale of registered design infringement by acting as a deterrent …

Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics, announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport in Russia’s capital. This is Carlson Rezidor’s seventh hotel in operation in Big Moscow and second in the Sheremetyevo International Airport. The new property on 391 rooms is…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, will be showcasing their unique project capabilities at this year’s Sleep Event which takes place on the 26th – 27th November 2014, you will find Roman on Stand M35A. Roman’s eighth appearance at the Sleep Event will see them present their collection of products specifically designed to present the company’s bespoke ability and…

Marriott International, Inc has announced plans to expand its Autograph Collection portfolio in Europe with exciting new additions in Zurich, Switzerland and Barcelona, Spain. Opening next year, the one-of-a-kind hotels will represent the debut of the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels in each city.When opened in spring 2015, the new 245-room Kameha Grand Zurich will represent the first Autograph Collection…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Istanbul Dudullu, a franchise agreement with Ever Group. The new-build hotel, scheduled to open at the end of 2014, will mark the entry of the Four Points by Sheraton brand into Turkey and will be the first Starwood hotel to open on the Asian…

A Shade Above has recently launched a beautiful new lamp in a traditional yet contemporary style. It has been specifically designed with lampshade shapes in mind to be versatile. Lamp bases and bespoke handmade lampshades are available from A Shade Above at design@ashadeabove.co.uk or 01273 881130.The ‘Regency’ lampbase is shown here looking beautiful with three different soft lampshades featuring delicate…

Yorkshire brand Roomzzz Aparthotel have recently acquired their ninth site. Known for their progressive expansion throughout the UK, the brand have announced their purchase of The Welbeck Hotel in Nottingham. In a move outside the brand’s usual remit – Roomzzz Aparthotel are currently operating The Welbeck Hotel prior to a £3M refurbishment which will commence in January 2015. The hotel…

Designing good lighting for hotels is about more than creating stylish products that are on trend and look the part. It’s about top quality products that provide efficient lighting and enhance the guest experience, whether through multifunctional guestroom lighting or bold public area statement pieces. Lighting really does make or break the traveller’s hotel experience, something which is illustrated by…

Returning to the Sleep Event for a second year, Roca will be presenting its latest bathroom innovations, all of which help those in the hotel and hospitality industry create luxurious, design-led spaces. Roca has developed a variety of market-leading solutions that ensure the hotel bathroom is comfortable for guests, while fulfilling practical requirements for hoteliers too. Visitors to Stand 1…

The next Hotel Summit will be taking place on the 13th & 14th July at the Radisson Blu, London Stansted. The event is the perfect platform for Hoteliers and solution providers to get together for two days of networking, interactive seminars and pre agreed face to face meetings – enabling time restricted hoteliers to see what’s new in the industry…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has introduced two new impressive Colossus Shower Enclosures to their toughened 8mm thick glass range, Lumin8. The two new additions to the Lumin8 collection are the 1700mm Colossus and the 1450mm Colossus, both will create an eye-catching feature in the bathroom. They stand at an elegant height of 1950mm with toughened 8mm thick…

Hilton Worldwide has recently announced the opening of Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi, the debut of its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand on the Asian side of Istanbul. Offering magnificent views of the Marmara Sea, the upscale hotel is in a prime location within easy reach of the main tourist attractions and commercial areas either side of the Bosphorus.Design features integrated…

A new breed of hotel has landed in New York and Paris: citizenM Times Square and Charles de Gaulle are open! With its first stateside property, the award-winning Dutch hotel group citizenM brings its unique brand of smart, design-savvy hospitality to the heart of New York City. To the city that never sleeps, citizenM New York is here to help!…

Planning consent has been granted for a hotel and leisure development in the heart of Scotland. A consortium of British businessmen has put its weight behind a development of almost 500 acres on the outskirts of the Scottish capital. The development will include a 240 bedroom luxury resort hotel along with a championship golf course designed in conjunction with golfing…

Showcasing its range of luxurious, design-led bathroom solutions for the hospitality industry in the Middle East, Laufen together with Artecasa will be playing a part in The Hotel Show in Dubai this September.The Swiss bathroom manufacturer will be exhibiting in collaboration with the exclusive Laufen partner in United Arab Emirates, Artecasa, who have showrooms in the prestigious Sheik Zayed Road,…

St James’s Hotel Group (“St James’s”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Somerston Group, today announces that it has acquired The Legacy Falcon Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon from the Administrators of Noblelarge Limited, Grant Thornton.The four star hotel, with a frontage dating back to the late 15th century, is situated in Chapel Street close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. It provides…

The Lake District’s Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel has recently undergone a soft refurbishment with bespoke carpets from a Wilton Carpets Commercial now featuring in the dining room and sitting area, as well as some of the bedrooms. Based upon an existing creation from the Ston Easton Park Hotel in Somerset, an impressive luxury hotel under the same ownership, the…

Morgan, the British furniture designer and manufacturer, will launch its new Paris collection at the 1 Dallington Street showroom during LDF 2014. Combining classically inspired silhouettes with beautiful timber detailing, Paris has a classic contemporary feel that is ideal for boutique hotels and restaurants.The collection consists of three dining/meeting chairs with the same fully upholstered seat but different back treatment.…

Travelodge, the UK’s biggest independent hotel chain, is officially opening its first hotel in the heart of Christchurch’s town centre this Saturday (20th September 2014). The new 68-room property, which represents a £4 million investment is located on Saxon Square Shopping Centre and sits close to the railway station and local attractions and beaches. The new hotel has created 12…

Setting itself apart from other WC flush plates in terms of looks and performance, Geberit has launched its most revolutionary and innovative flush system yet, the Geberit Sigma70 featuring new Dual Hydraulic Servo technology.Making activation of the flush almost effortless, Geberit is pioneering new technology with its latest flush plate, while its beautiful design enables it to fit seamlessly into…

Jumeirah, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has revealed plans to launch a new contemporary lifestyle brand. The new brand, which is called VENU, is designed to appeal to the modern traveller whose expectations revolve around their own lifestyle – clean, contemporary, cool and effortless. To mark the launch of VENU, the company is revealing…

The industrially inspired Metro Wall Light from Chelsom is a sleek and contemporary piece that looks equally at home in more traditional settings. Available as part of a wider collection of desk and floor lighting, the Metro range features a double cone head with swivel joint for multi directional LED light and elongated decorative slots to allow optimum light spill…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced an agreement with Hainan Jianfeng Tourism Development Co., Ltd. to debut China’s first W Retreat and the second St. Regis resort on Hainan Island. Scheduled to open in 2019 and 2020, respectively, W Retreat & Spa Sanya – Haitang Bay and The St. Regis Sanya Haitang Bay Resort will both be located…

Upon finding out the results of the New Designers BCFA FR One Award, Cliq Designs were delighted to spot a familiar face on the podium.LEFT: Jessica Leigh Calvert; University: Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. Many years have passed since Jessica Leigh Calvert spent 2 weeks at Cliq Designs in Preston, a member of the BCFA, as part…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently announced three new properties for Mexico: two Holiday Inn® hotels in of Puebla and Villahermosa; and one Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Pachuca. These hotels are expected to open before 2016 year end and will add to IHG’s current pipeline of over 20 Holiday Inn brand family hotels for the country. They will be…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the debut of its trailblazing Element brand in Europe with the opening of Element Frankfurt Airport. This marks the first Element hotel outside of North America. Offering bright, modern design and green-minded sensibilities, the hotel is located in Gateway Gardens, Frankfurt’s new business district adjacent to Frankfurt International Airport, Europe’s third-busiest…

The historic Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel has undergone an extensive nine-month redesign across its public spaces, restaurant and bar, bedrooms and meeting rooms, transforming the look of the locally inspired hotel.Re-opened to the public on the 1st September, Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel is the second hotel the brand has unveiled in the UK that showcases its…

Leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. announced it is now accepting reservations for a new Hotel Gracery, opening in April 2015 in Kabukicho, Tokyo’s entertainment and nightlife hub, located in the Shinjuku area. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku will be the Hotel Gracery brand’s new flagship.The 970-room hotel will occupy the 8th through 30th floors of Shinjuku Toho Building, an entertainment…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has once again worked with popular TV show, Cowboy Builders, to help a family in need when their home is left ruined by reckless workmen. The show, which aired in September, uncovered a prolific cowboy builder wreaking havoc in the heart of the Asian community in Oldham. One of the families majorly affected…

Moxy Hotels has made its debut in Milan, Italy, shaking up the hotel industry with a fresh attitude and modern flair. A boutique hotel concept for the budget savvy traveller, the new Moxy Milan boldly reinvents the traditional economy hotel experience.Designed for travellers looking for something fun, stylish and a bit edgy, Moxy’s buzzy lobby, tech-savvy guest rooms and intuitive…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of its first property in Coatzacoalcos – the 120-room Holiday Inn® Coatzacoalcos hotel. This is the ninth IHG®-branded property for the State of Veracruz – current properties include two Crowne Plaza® hotels, four Holiday Inn® hotels, one Holiday Inn Express® hotel and one Hotel Indigo® hotel. IHG’s diverse family of brands continue…

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the official opening of Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, formerly Oak Brook Hills Resort, conveniently located just west of downtown Chicago. Nestled in the upscale suburb of Oak Brook, Ill., the peaceful, 150-acre estate is home to Audubon certified 18-hole championship Willow Crest Golf Course and other premier amenities making…

The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) portfolio is continuing to expand with a number of particularly notable new hotels openings joining the revered brand this year. From Avant-guard architecture in Miami to a carbon-neutral eco lodge in The Galapagos Islands and a converted 20th century palace in Madrid, this pick of new hotel additions highlights the ever growing…

Harlequin launched its hotel-chic Momentum range three years ago, and it has rapidly become established as both an iconic brand within the company’s portfolio and a trend-setter within the interiors world.For autumn 2014, the studio has produced two fashion-forward collections of woven fabrics, a dramatic wallpaper collection, an innovative collection of sheers and structures and a range of decorative plains,…

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the newly-built Hilton Panama, a 347-room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Panama City, Panama. With a privileged location in the heart of this booming city that offers panoramic ocean views, this newest hotel in Panama City opens its doors just in time to celebrate the Panama Canal’s Centennial.Forming part of a 70-story mixed-use…

No Man’s Fort; a man-made island in the middle of the Solent, will open its doors in November after undergoing an extensive renovation. One of three forts owned by AmaZing Venues, the location will be bookable for overnight stays, corporate events and meetings from 10 November 2014.Built between 1867 and 1880 to protect Portsmouth from Napoleon III, No Man’s Fort…

At this year’s 100% Design (17-20 September 2014, Earls Court, London), architectural signs specialist Signbox – stand O260 – will be showcasing a diverse range of workplace signage and graphic solutions that enable interior designers, architects and brand specialists to create inspirational working environments that are both functionary and visually appealing.Visitors will see a range of high quality and innovative…