Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsHilton Grand Vacations (“HGV”) officially opened the new Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch Suites (previously Hilton Craigendarroch) on the 6 August following a £4.1 million investment in the property. In the first move of its kind for the company, the previous 45 bedroom Hilton hotel has become part of Hilton Grand Vacations and been converted into 32 vacation club…
read moreWhitbread’s Premier Inn brand has claimed the accolade of best known hotel brand in Britain, knocking Hilton off the top perch.The most recent quarterly update on the British Hotel Guest Survey, just published by BDRC Continental, shows Premier Inn on 58% unaided awareness amongst business travellers, and so ahead of Hilton for the first time ever in this market segment,…
read moreBritish shower manufacturer and designer, Roman, are the main sponsors of a famous school’s sporting tour of South Africa. The manufacturer is sponsoring the Senior Girls Hockey team and the Senior Boys Rugby team, of Barnard Castle School, throughout their four match tours.The tour will see 50 students travelling across the region. The teams start in Pretoria, and they then…
read moreChelsom lighting from the latest collection was specified for the recent refurbishment of the stylish Trunk Bar at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel in the heart of central London.The lighting scheme was created to accentuate the eclectic nature of the interior design featuring wall lights and pendants from the Chelsom ‘Artichoke’ range. Manufactured from wrought iron and steel, the…
read moreThe Rosebery is an Aparthotel located in Clerkenwell which opened in December 2012. It is the most recent addition to the Supercity portfolio containing 58 suites, a coffee/wine bar in the adjacent building and a fully equipped fitness centre.As the London Design Festival is just around the corner, The Rosebery is perfectly positioned to explore the exciting design-base of Clerkenwell.…
read moreThe first permanent exhibition for hotel facilities is scheduled to open in October at Hotelkompetenzzentrum (centre of excellence for the hotel industry) in Oberschleißheim near Munich. The show floor is set over 960m2 and has eleven room types, from 3-star comfort to luxury suites, as well as a large reception area with a bar and café. The exhibition was planned…
read moreThe City of Miami Beach has announced that South Beach ACE – a team including OMA, Tishman Realty and UIA Management – is the winner of the Miami Beach Convention Center redevelopment competition. OMA’s design will transform Miami Beach’s convention center into a 21st century facility, adding an 800-room hotel, new ballroom and meeting facilities and a large public park,…
read moreHotel Bulletin: Q2 2013, which gives an update on the performance of UK hotels, was recently published by global hotel consultancy HVS, Zolfo Cooper and AM:PM. It was good news for hotels as Q2 shows consistent improvement in RevPAR and cost control resulting in hotels in the regions increasing profitability year-on-year for the first time since the downturn. New supply…
read moreOne of London’s oldest hotels has been given a new lease of life following a multi—million pound refurbishment.The Barkston Gardens Hotel, Earl’s Court, which dates back to 1886, has been re-launched as the Hotel Indigo London Kensington – Earl’s Court by its owner the Cairn Hotel Group. The Newcastle-based leisure firm, which has owned the site for more than 20…
read moreSopwell House, the 4 star country house hotel in Hertfordshire has specified new luxury bathrooms from all the brands in the Crosswater Group; Crosswater brassware and shower fittings, Simpsons enclosures and wet rooms and Bauhaus sanitary ware.The luxury sixteenth century hotel boasts 129 bedrooms and suites all set in 12 acres of beautiful countryside on the outskirts of St Albans.…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced that the iconic Palacio del Inka in Cusco has now joined The Luxury Collection portfolio following an extensive $15 million renovation. Owned by Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco has been redesigned for a new generation of luxury travellers, offering discreet and personalized service…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has announced plans to open the 250-room Moscow Marriott Hotel Crocus City in Russia under a management agreement with CJSC Crocus International. The hotel is expected to open in 2016 and will be part of the company’s signature global brand, Marriott Hotels, and 10th property opened or signed in the Moscow area.The Moscow Marriott Hotel Crocus City…
read moreAn old saying goes, “Beijing represents the last 1,000 years of Chinese history and Shanxi represents the last 3,000 years”. Located in the centre of the Dragon City, Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan is a contemporary hotel that blends European flair with Chinese tradition. The hotel is close to the city’s main shopping centres, such as Tianmei Plaza, Fashion Walk, Wangfujing, Parkson…
read moreCourtyard by Marriott rolled out its innovative lobby and room design in the heart of Herald Square in midtown Manhattan at the grand opening celebration of the Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square on July 30, 2013.This is the latest Courtyard in the area featuring the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space. Along with…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has signed 11 hotels with almost 1,800 rooms in the second quarter of 2013. During the same period, Rezidor has also opened 3 hotels with 450 rooms and extended 3 hotels (350 rooms). At the end of June, Rezidor’s…
read moreCannizaro House holds the accolade as one of the oldest hotels in Wimbledon. Having played host to Lord Tennyson, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and even the Maharajah of the Punjab, its walls have born witness to some of history’s most colourful characters. Revived as a boutique hotel back in the 80’s, Cannizaro House has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment…
read moreTravelodge has exchanged contracts with CHG Holdings for a new hotel on Lind Hill in the heart of the popular seaside resort of Ryde, the largest town on the Isle of Wight.The new 41-bed, £2.2m development will be Travelodge’s second hotel on the Island and will create 10 jobs when open, with all entry level roles being filled via Job…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently signed an agreement with Suzhou Science and Technology Town Kexin Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. to open a new-build Element® hotel in Suzhou Science and Technology Town (SSTT), an eco-city adjacent to the commercial and administrative center of the city’s high tech industrial development zone. Slated for completion in mid-2015, the hotel,…
read moreBar style shower valves are still a best seller in the UK – but there’s more to the new Arctic from Crosswater than just a shower or bath/shower control.This thermostatic bath shower mixer (top) combines a fashionable integral slim hand shower kit with a waterfall bath filler and features Touch Safe technology where the shower valve body is always cool…
read moreCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel, Istanbul Tuzla: The property featuring 249 rooms is already under construction and scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2013. It is Carlson Rezidor’s 7th hotel in Istanbul and further strengthens the group’s leading position within the…
read moreRoyal Warrant holder Hypnos showcased its bespoke handmade beds as part of this year’s Coronation Festival held at Buckingham Palace.The exclusive event was held in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation and saw many members of the Royal Family take to the grounds, where more than 200 Royal Warrant holders showcased some of the Family’s favourite products…
read moreBritish shower manufacturer and designer, Roman, has reported they have seen a large surge in the amount of employees who are cycling and walking into work at their head office, with a massive 15% of staff now regularly walking or cycling in each week, despite their out of town location. This figure, from British Shower Manufacturer and Designer, Roman, beats…
read moreSome 2,500m2 of stylish tufted carpet from Lano Flooring Solutions now covers the floors of The Nadler Soho, a 78 room luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of bustling Soho, London.Chosen by interior designer Clarissa Nadler, as part of the fit-out of the new Nadler Soho hotel, bespoke Zen Design carpet graces the bedrooms and corridors of this stylish…
read moreOW Hospitality has tapped accomplished designer Kelly Kiviranna as its new senior design consultant, serving as designer and key point of contact for the Las Vegas and Los Angeles architecture and design communities. Kiviranna spent the last 13 years with Couristan as a respected and sought-after designer in the Las Vegas market, easily the world’s largest and most prestigious hospitality…
read moreInternational hotel group Tune Hotels has widened its presence in the Philippines with the opening of its first hotel in the southern island of Mindanao at Cagayan de Oro City.Welcoming its first guests on Friday July 19th 2013, the 159-room Tune Hotel Cagayan de Oro is Tune Hotels’ fifth property in the Philippines, after Angeles City, Ermita and Makati in…
read moreLeading British shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, have announced the launch of a brand new range of designer shower enclosures, Decem. The range is a culmination of everything the manufacturer has learnt about showering over the last 28 years, to present an unrivalled collection, which also offers a series of design options. Latin for 10, the Decem range, which is…
read moreHillswood was specified to manufacture many bespoke items within this redevelopment for the Kensington Close Hotel. RSD Interiors designed these bespoke items, including three 4m boardroom/conference tables to the meeting rooms. Hillswood’s tables incorporated three wing shaped bases which each had to incorporate IT wiring and access to the top of the table for the delegates equipment. This wiring is…
read moreThe Bouroullec brothers, Ronan and Erwan, have created Aim – a light which zeros in on the recent popular trend of using lengths of cables and bare bulbs to create industrial looking lighting installations. This often results in a great visual impact if installed well, but inevitably, it still only provides woefully inadequate lighting output and poor efficiency. The Aim…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group, a major hotel group, continues its development in France and abroad. The Group opened 39 new hotels worldwide during the first half of 2013, representing a total of 5,367 rooms. Today, the Group has a total portfolio of 1,116 hotels, accounting for 90,812 rooms.These figures reflect the Group’s success in designing and implementing its strategy of controlled…
read moreIn 2003, ISO 7010 was introduced, a new international standard for safety signs using pictograms that could be easily understood by everyone, regardless of their language, culture or ability. In the years that followed, this standard was simply regarded as a ‘best practice recommendation’ and was largely ignored in the UK as most British companies adhered to our own BS5499…
read moreKH Zero 1 is the new contemporary collection launched by renowned world-class interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE. The much-anticipated tap and shower collection has been created in partnership with Crosswater, that presents Kelly Hoppen’s signature style translating design integrity into today’s modern bathrooms. With a fabulous outline shape and subtle curved detail, the resulting form and a matching lever is…
read moreSustainable revolutionary flooring brand now in the UK Bespoke wood distributor, Freed Veneers Ltd has exclusively partnered with Avant to distribute their sustainable composite product, Avant Flooring™, throughout the UK.Laurence Freed, MD of Freed Veneers who supply the likes of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and Land Rover says, “We are pleased to be partnering with a brand that shares our…
read moreThe building is an existing 116 bedroom hotel in San Francisco, built in 1913. It had been recently purchased by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and the new ownership group’s directive was to convert the asset from a upper mid -level product to a upper–luxury product that would be attractive to the area’s dynamic ‘Tech Market’ who focussed on Facebook, Zynga and…
read moreVacation resort developer Orange Lake Resorts, which operates ten properties, announced that it officially closed on a transaction with English Garden LV LLC to expand its portfolio to now include Colonial Crossings Resort in Williamsburg, VA. The intent for this resort is to become a part of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand in early 2014. The 120-unit Colonial Crossings…
read moreCarlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide and one of the leading hotel operators on the African continent, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Kigali in Rwanda. The stylish upper midscale property featuring 161 rooms is Carlson Rezidor’s second hotel project in Kigali: The group already develops the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali that is…
read moreSleep Hotel, dubbed “the catwalk of hotel design”, is set to bring together some of the hotel industry’s best-known designers with several newer names that are making their mark on the sector. Kelly Hoppen, BDP, The Hickson Design Partnership and Purpose Design are headlining the event this year which challenges design companies to create a concept for an imaginary hotel…
read moreThis is a snapshot of the Kesterport luxury seating collection, manufactured using only the highest quality materials and suitable for both contract and domestic environments.Solid beech frames can be stained to match a colour sample provided and finished in either a matt or high gloss polyester lacquer. All pieces are available in standard factory fabrics/leathers or upholstered in customers own…
read moredesign-conscious.co.uk are pleased to announce that they are now an authorised dealer of the String® Shelving system: the original Design Classic mix amd match shelving system.Swedish architect Nils Strinning (1917-2006) designed String® in 1949. This super flexible distinctive and minimalist shelving system earned him a reputation as one of the designers who laid the foundations of modern Scandinavian design. Today…
read moreAt the beginning of July, Accor celebrated the opening of the Group’s 5th hotel in Moscow – the 18th in the region made up of Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States).The Novotel Moscow City capitalizes on the brand’s strengths. The first Accor establishment located in the heart of Moscow City, the capital’s business district, the hotel offers 360…
read moreThe plans for the building of the 24th ICEHOTEL in Swedish Lapland are well underway, with the designs submitted and 20 winning artists just announced, including two Brits – film director Marcus Dillistone and sculptor Rob Harding.A total of 200 designs were submitted for this year’s hotel with those selected including a London underground platform, a Frankenstein-esque science lab, pole…
read moreLaunched by the Independent Hotel Show (Olympia West Hall, London, 30 & 31 October 2013), this new award aims to celebrate and reward dynamic newcomers to the independent hotel industry.Nominate your favourite independent, luxury and boutique hotel that has been operating for three years or less and can demonstrate a real impact to the industry through their initiative and innovation.…
read moreOne of Latin America’s most exciting new hotel openings will be unveiled this December on the dramatic Papagayo Peninsula on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Andaz Papagayo will represent the debut of the Andaz brand in Latin America.A truly original and inventive resort designed by iconic Costa Rican architect Ronald Zurcher, Andaz Papagayo will showcase groundbreaking ‘naturalist’ design…
read moreEdinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms is celebrating the one year anniversary of its double award winning £9.3m refurbishment this July. As part of the extensive project, Chelsom were commissioned to restore the magnificent crystal chandeliers to their former grandeur.With a total of 25 chandeliers throughout the venue, both traditional and modern skills were needed to restore the frames and crystals. Three…
read moreThe expansion of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Europe with a new deluxe hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan. Scheduled to open in 2015, Swissôtel Baku is currently under construction and will open in time for the first European Olympic Games.The mixed use complex consists of two towers set upon a shared podium which will…
read moreNew research from RPBI Reports has found that if ‘pub with accommodation’ was a single brand it would be the second largest in the UK, snapping at the heels of Premier Inn. With over 50,000 rooms in 5,700 pubs (approx 1 in 9 of the UK pub market) providing accommodation, this much under publicised sector of the market is showing…
read moreThe New Designers Exhibition showcases newly graduated designers from all over the country. Every year the show helps thousands of graduates launch their career at the spectacular Business Design Centre in London, Britain’s capital of design. Brintons Designers Nikki Coates and Lois Norman went along to the show to select two talented graduates for a special award, which included a…
read moreThere’s now a really big choice of compact basins for cloakrooms, small bathrooms and even twin bowl set ups – but many consumers never stop to think that to look its best, a small basin needs a tap that is in perfect proportion. There’s a Mini-basin mixer from Crosswater to suit all tastes and basin styles; whilst smaller than its…
read moreToday, Travelodge, one of the UK’s leading budget hotel operators has announced that after ten years of dedicated service, Grant Hearn has decided to move on from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Hearn joined Travelodge in 2003 as CEO after previously working for Hilton UK & Ireland as Managing Director for three years. Hearn led the Company as Chief…
read moreChoice Hotels International, Inc. and KAJ Hospitality has recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new four-story, 103-room hotel, which will be connected to the future 15,000-square-foot conference center in West Fargo, one of North Dakota’s fastest growing communities. KAJ Hospitality, led by the father and son development, ownership and management team of Kevin and Aaron Johnson, has corporate offices in…
read moreVersatile, practical and with a classical simplicity that will never date, Glide II from Bauhaus is the furniture collection that meets every bathroom need.Launched this month and available in Calico, White Gloss and real wood American Walnut and wenge finishes, Glide II combines a comprehensive choice of units with basins in either cast mineral marble or slimline ceramic. The two…
read moreLaufen invites partners from the hotel industry to the Biennale As part of its partnership with the Salon Suisse Swiss bathroom specialist Laufen invited CEOs from hotel groups, architects, interior architects, project developers and media representatives to Venice in order to give them artistic inspiration and to promote the dialogue between art and architecture. Organized by the Swiss cultural foundation…
read moreThe GROHE Grandera™ collection is both a homage to an age of grandeur long past and an affirmation of a modern sensibility, combining the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship with a love of detail and comfort.Stylistically, the Grandera™ collection can be combined with a wide range of bathroom furnishings, with the added flexibility of two colours – chrome and…
read moreCited by famed restaurant critic Giles Coren as the ‘true glory of this place’ and inspired by the hues and grain of limed oak, a beautiful bespoke woven axminster carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial adorns the floor of The French at The Midland Hotel. The new Manchester flagship restaurant under Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan, The French’s grade-II listed Rococo style…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton is offering visitors to Dundee and Perthshire a glimpse of the majesty of Victorian Scotland with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee. In partnership with RedefineBDL, the former Landmark Hotel today completed its £1million refurbishment to become the upscale brand’s third Scottish property and its 21st across the UK.The hotel is set within the grounds of…
read moreLeading UK shower manufacturer, Roman, has launched a new Gloss finish option for their Roman Stone Solid Surface Shower Trays. The new finish is available now on their popular Infinity Shower Trays, as well as selected footprints from their Orbital Tray Range. The Roman Stone Tray Range was originally launched in a fashionable Matt finish, but following customer requests for…
read moreRHA make beautiful high quality restaurant furniture to any design specification. A project for the Conrad Algarve hotel features custom made waiter stations, restaurant tables, banquette seating and shelving units, all skilfully crafted by RHA Furniture at their UK factory. The impressive looking oval hostess station greets guests at the entrance of the hotel’s Louro restaurant. Designed by Kate Long…
read moreThe LaGare Hotel Venezia hotel, MGallery Collection’s second address in Venice, boasts an exceptional location since it is the first hotel on the Island of Murano, which has been a renowned glassmaking centre for centuries. The views from the windows of the establishment’s 118 rooms attest to its exceptional location: magnificent stretches of water can be glimpsed beyond the Grand…
read more(SUPPLIER LIST ON PAGE THREE) Ian Schrager returns to London for the first time in 15 years since he introduced Sanderson and St. Martins Lane. His new project, The London EDITION, is the latest from EDITION Hotels, the brand he conceived in a partnership with Marriott International. EDITION Hotels combines the personal, intimate, individualised and unique hotel experience that Schrager…
read moreWhen Michelin starred chef Shaun Rankin, Chef Proprietor at newly opened restaurant Ormer in Jersey, commissioned renowned restaurant designer Martin Brudnizki, a vital element of his brief was that standards should never be compromised. It was with this in mind that Martin Brudnizki chose Dernier & Hamlyn to produce the high quality bespoke lighting that they manufactured in their London…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that its new member, International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, recently reopened on 21 June 2013. The hotel has completed extensive renovations following a two-year development at a cost of €20 million.Situated in the heart of the Golden Sands Resort in Varna, Bulgaria, just 90 metres from the beach, the hotel…
read moreThere are dangers in going down the boutique route I am reminded. Let’s be clear – a boutique essentially differentiates itself with design, frequently bespoke. David Balmer of Crosswater Holdings has many years of experience of contract supply of bathroom fittings. He raises an issue related to the specification of bespoke in relation to bathroom fittings which is worth considering…
read morePoised on the doorstep of one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological heritage sites, Myanmar’s newest boutique resort Bagan Lodge has targeted Aug. 1 for its soft debut in the ancient Buddhist capital.With stylized tenting and furnishings that evoke the Golden Age of Travel, Bagan Lodge’s 85 rooms and suites skirt the boundary of the shrine-studded plains of the Bagan…
read moreRPW Design has completed the re-design of the A Bar, a chic new cocktail bar in the InterContinental Amstel, Amsterdam. It may seem as though Amsterdam is constantly adding to its collection of luxury and designer hotels, yet the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam remains the city’s Grande Dame, enjoying high status and a degree of respect among her peers.Now the grand…
read moreNamed after Apollon, the ancient God of light and the sun, The Royal Apollonia in Limassol, Cyprus has opened its doors after a complete and truly majestic renovation that led to the rebirth of Limassol’s very first 5-star hotel.Located in the heart of Limassol’s buzzing tourist area and with its very own secluded sandy beach, The Royal Apollonia is Limassol’s…
read moreChelsom continues to build on a successful 2012 by increasing sales almost 20% YOY and starting the second half with a near record high order bookDespite a continuing worldwide recession, Chelsom have exceeded expectations in the first half of the year, seeing sales grow by almost 20% as against 2012 figures. Chelsom attribute this success not only to the design,…
read moreThe chic yet convivial atmosphere on board three of the world’s most prestigious cruising yachts has been enhanced by sumptuous upholstered furniture manufactured by Yorkshire-based Design at Knightsbridge. Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit, Wind Star and flagship vessel Wind Surf have now set sail for destinations around the world following a complete interior re-fit which has embraced all public areas, restaurants…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently announced that the 298-room Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel has joined its portfolio of more than 3,800 properties worldwide as of 1st July 2013 under a franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS. Located in the heart of the city, the historic property will become the most recent addition to Marriott International’s signature global brand, Marriott…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has said the company will open 20 new hotels in China in 2013. Having doubled its footprint here in the last three years, Starwood has 120 hotels open and more than 100 in the pipeline, making China the company’s second largest hotel market behind only the United States, and its fastest growing. Starwood President…
read moreDerry Guildhall has recently reopened following a multi-million pound refurbishment project, which included bespoke lighting specialist Dernier & Hamlyn removing the chandeliers from the Great Hall to its factory for extensive restoration work. This complex project required Dernier & Hamlyn to: • Produce new patterns and moulds to enable missing components to be manufactured • Produce custom made new glass…
read moreYuu-tluth-aht First Nation proudly announces the WyaPoint Resort, currently offering luxurious lodge accommodation, rustic eco yurts and a family-friendly campground in the lush coastal rainforest of Vancouver Island’s west coast. The resort is the culmination of a long-time dream of the community, providing employment and a way to share their pride in their culture with the world.Wya Point Resort is…
read moreIntegrated property services and project delivery specialist Styles&Wood has completed a £2.6 million (AED 14.8 million) refurbishment contract at Dubai’s newest hotel development, on behalf of JA Resorts and Hotels. The 35,000 sq. ft. project included a comprehensive programme of works to convert a former residential tower into the four-star Ocean View Hotel. The scheme was delivered by the Altrincham-headquartered…
read moreMercure’s Manchester Piccadilly and Kidderminster hotels, both managed by Jupiter Hotels, have been awarded four stars by the AA’s recognised rating scheme for hotels.Shane Harris, CEO at Jupiter Hotels said: “We are incredibly proud that the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly and the Mercure Kidderminster Hotel have been awarded four star ratings – each accomplishment is testament to the commitment shown by…
read moreLast time I rode a luxury train it was the Orient Express UK end, steam pulled from London to Kidderminster, and not the blue of Mallard or Sir Nigel Gresley either. Intended to be a celebration for designers of some good years when planned, the Lawson-induced crash turned it into a wake — grown men crying as they realised the…
read moreVoted one of the 2013 top ten holiday destinations in the world by the Rough Guide, Margate is on its way to regaining the glory of its heyday, but this time, with its feet firmly planted in the 21st century. Its revival has brought a thriving, vibrant arts scene to the town, led by the opening of the stunning world-class…
read moreAn hotel lobby is prime real estate and a multi-functional space. At various times it can be full of guests arriving or departing with their luggage (a coach party of Italian opera fans has to be seen to believe how much disruption can be caused). It can be busy with ‘meetettes’ as the space and its free wifi are used…
read moreMiami Beach and Saint-Tropez actually have much in common as sexy, beachside destinations. Now they share even more: Sister properties, Hôtel de Paris, Saint-Tropez and National Hotel Miami Beach, announce the rebirth of newly renovated luxury hotels. These iconic properties were built in the 1930’s at a time when each destination was being recognized as a place for the perfect…
read morePanaz Limited, based in Fence, near Burnley, is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of high quality, flame retardant fabrics for the Hospitality, Healthcare and Corporate sectors and is delighted to have reached the finals in 3 categories of the prestigious “Be Inspired Business Awards” (BIBAs) as Best International Company; Best Medium Sized Business and Best Manufacturer. Their extensive portfolio of…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® and Promotora TIIM has announced that Starwood’s Aloft® brand made its debut in Cancun, Mexico. Aloft Cancun is ideally located in the Hotel Zone, adjacent to Cancun Center, the city’s convention and exhibition center, and walking distance from dining, shopping and nightlife. Aloft Cancun features the atmospheric public spaces that have made Aloft a…
read moreManchester has long been known as a hot spot for urban design and Dawnvale are proud to announce the launch of their latest collection to continue this trend.Dawnvale’s new ‘Urban Hospitality Collection’ includes a wide range of eclectic, distressed and reclaimed products which would enhance any interior design scheme. They have handpicked a range of materials with a strong emphasis…
read moreLocated in Narvik, one of the northermost parts of Norway, RICA Hotels opened their lastet new build hotel end of 2012.The architectural form that towers over 18 floors gives this hotel a wonderful view of the city, the fjord “Ofotfjorden”, the Mountain “Dronningen” and the other surrounding mountains. Rica Hotel Narvik has a stylish interior that takes up the exciting…
read moreMentored by Sydney Toldano, CEO of Christian Dior, Simoëns is the new darling of French fashion editors – LVMH have just taken a stake in his brand, and he has already been compared to a young Yves Saint Laurent. Simoëns was briefed by Les Sources des Caudalie to use the suite, set in a summerhouse on stilts over a lake,…
read moreAs part of the £3 million renovation of Imperial College, Dernier & Hamlyn refurbished the art deco lighting in the world renowned College’s St Mary’s library, which is believed to have been installed when the College was opened in the early 20th Century.The new library has been renamed the Fleming Library after Sir Alexander Fleming. Dernier & Hamlyn’s work included…
read moreOwned and operated by The Cairn Hotel Group under license from InterContinental Hotels Group, Hotel Indigo London Kensington – Earl’s Court is a four star boutique hotel, situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel first opened its doors to the public on 12th December 2012 and has quickly established a reputation as one…
read moreFollowing an exit from Four Seasons management at the end of 2012 Terre Blanche has re-launched with new, unique services and facilities for its guests. The 750-acre luxury resort on an outstanding estate in the south of France is the gateway to Provence and the Riviera. As the only property of its kind in the region, it is embracing its…
read moreMichael Mina’s PUB 1842 at MGM Grand introduces a casual tavern-style eatery that playfully blends unexpected flavors and textures into classic American pub favorites. The restaurant, which opened on June 18, boasts an extensive selection of beers and cocktails for guests to enjoy while they play favorites such as darts and ping pang pong in the energetic bar area. A…
read moreEmbassy Suites Hotels welcomes the arrival of the upscale hotel brand’s third property in the state of Maryland, the Embassy Suites Baltimore-Downtown. After undergoing extensive renovation, the newly converted property now includes an array of exciting new and re-concepted amenities for business and leisure travelers alike in the thriving downtown Baltimore area. Embassy Suites Baltimore-Downtown, formerly Tremont Suites Hotel, was…
read moreSeating and tables by Yorkshire-based Design at Knightsbridge have travelled across the Pennines to be installed in Manchester’s Lowry Hotel as part of a complete renovation of the bar and restaurant.At the heart of the revitalised Chapel Wharf area on the border between Manchester and Salford, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Lowry is the first five-star hotel in Greater Manchester and presents…
read moreHillswood Furniture are delighted to add the Toulouse collection to their ever expanding collection of fine furniture.Designed by Italian designer, Werther Toffoloni, this collection of chairs for dining and lounge shows off exquisite detail in the show wood and finish. The frame is made in solid beech although alternative timber can always be used such as walnut, oak, ash etc.…
read moreSignbox have just launched iSign, an ultramodern slim and stylish information display system available in a wide range of sizes including A-series paper sizes from A6 to A1. Constructed from silver anodised aluminium with a mere 9mm profile depth, the seamless looking wall mounted frames have a flush-face finish to eliminate dust and dirt collection along the frame edges. With…
read moreWhether guests feel welcome and comfortable in hotels depends largely upon the interior decoration. Hotel guests take in their surroundings from the moment they walk into the lobby. Everything must feel right, from the reception to the hotel room, from the breakfast room to the restaurant, from the conference and seminar rooms to the offices and day rooms.Seating is a…
read moreEffective July 1, 2013, LAUFEN, the Swiss-based manufacturer of contemporary bathroom, furniture and accessories for residential and contract/hospitality markets has announced that Mr. Ilker Hussein, Global Projects Manager for LAUFEN, will undertake a three month secondment to New York where he will further establish the LAUFEN brand within this significantly important design focused community. He will continue his highly successful…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced plans to debut Le Méridien in New Orleans amidst rising demand for the Paris-born brand in markets across North America. Le Méridien New Orleans, ideally situated within walking distance from the city’s world-famous French Quarter, is set to open in Fall 2014. The hotel, which currently operates under Starwood’s W brand,…
read moreOxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, one of Oxford’s most popular hotels, has added 22 new brilliantly designed bedrooms along with a multi-functional Conservatory following a comprehensive six month, £2 million refurbishment and expansion programme. The 22 new double bedrooms have increased the hotel’s capacity to 84 rooms and have been designed by award winning interior design practice DeSallesFlint with inspiration…
read moreHospitality designers Richmond has created its first spa at sea, the Lotus Spa, for Princess Cruises’ latest liner, Royal Princess.Princess Cruises commissioned the Clerkenwell-based practice following a visit to the Richmond-designed Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire. Impressed by the design of the Spa facilities, the international cruise company was keen to capture the refined contemporary feel synonymous with Richmond projects. Consequently,…
read moreFurnital Ltd are proud to introduce a range of high quality stylish show wood ‘Office desk chairs’ designed to complement any executive office, boardroom or hotel suite!Made in Italy from kiln cured beech wood. Many of the models are available swivel, with gas adjustable height and wheels. Available raw un-finished for customers own finishing or polished and upholstered in COM*…
read moreAccor, the largest international operator of hotels in Asia-Pacific and Indonesia, announces the opening of Amarterra Villas Bali Nusa Dua, the newest member of the MGallery Collection in Bali, Indonesia. This resort is a newly-built, all-villa property boasting one of the best locations in Bali – in the heart of the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) complex in Nusa Dua,…
read morePerfect for creating showroom window displays that get heads turning is the new Camborne freestanding bath tub from Bagno Design, in a beautiful antique copper finish.With the latest trend in bathroom design seeing the inclusion of materials that break away from the norm, the Camborne copper bath will be a focal point of any display and is perfect for customers…
read moreBrintons and LINLEY have collaborated to transform Burlington Arcade’s iconic carpet runway. For the first time in history, a highly anticipated design featuring 92 iconic buildings from around the world, has replaced the traditional 180-metre carpet which runs the full length of the arcade.The new carpet was unveiled on Monday 17th June by The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Minister…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group is reinforcing its top-player position in Poland with the opening of three new-built hotels in June and July, in top Polish cities Bydgoszcz, Gdansk and Krakow.The opening of a Campanile hotel in Bydgoszcz, the 7th largest city of the country, is a milestone for the company: the 117-rooms hotel will be the 10th hotel of the brand…
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