Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsFocus SB is proudly sponsoring the champagne reception at the new International Hotel Awards to be held at the Savoy Hotel in London on January 18th 2012.Developed to identify, highlight and reward excellence throughout the global hospitality industry, the International Hotel Awards (www.ihotelawards.com), in association with Bloomberg Television, seek to recognise the finest operations throughout a wide range of areas.…
read moreWith the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago the very first Radisson Blu has opened its doors in the United States of America. The 334 rooms-property is set within the stunning Aqua Tower created by internationally acclaimed architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architect, and awarded as “Skyscraper of the Year”. Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles Downtown West, which recently underwent a conversion from a Ramada Limited hotel. The hotel’s extensive $1.25 million renovation includes upgrades to the exterior and updates to its 80 guests rooms and 15 Jacuzzi suites. All the guestrooms are fresh and modern with flat screen televisions…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa on Vietnam’s central coast. Conveniently located between Hoi An, a UNESCO world heritage site and the bustling city of Danang, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is situated on an immaculate stretch of white sandy beach with views of the ocean and the magnificent Marble Mountains.…
read moreAs part of a £9.2m project to bring the Grade II Listed Leeds City Varieties Music Hall back to its former glory, heritage lighting specialist Dernier & Hamlyn has both renovated original light fittings and manufactured new fittings in keeping with late 19th century style.Dernier & Hamlyn’s work, in partnership with Theatresearch, included refurbishing four original sunburners and manufacturing a…
read moreHBA London has recently won and been shortlisted in three awards programmes for hospitality projects created by The Gallery, the salon within the interior design practice which focuses exclusively on high-concept, bespoke schemes for clients seeking to achieve one-of-a-kind guest experiences. SBID International Design Awards 2011 HBA London’s design of the restaurant and cocktail bar Améthyste at the InterContinental Phoenicia…
read moreSt. Regis(R) Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on January 19, 2012. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will reveal the affluent Bal Harbour enclave as a coveted international destination: at once a secluded escape with unrivalled amenities and a destination at the intersection of art, design and fashion all…
read moreFocus SB’s new Deckle Edge slate finished plates are being installed into the Good Life company’s shepherd huts, an increasingly popular form of accommodation for those that like creature comforts when camping. Phil Jones and his team at the Whitbourne-based Goodlife Company has brought the shepherd’s huts into the 21st Century by adding optional extras: “The trend for Glamping, or…
read moreRenaissance Hotels has recently celebrated the official opening of the new 256-room Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. The opening marks the first newly constructed full sevice hotel to be built in Baton Rouge in more than 40 years. The new Baton Rouge luxury hotel is also the first Renaissance property to open in the greater Baton Rouge area. Louisiana Governor Bobby…
read moreLuxuriousness and sophistication meets practicality with the new Cashmir collection from Agua. The 11 colours have been carefully selected to tone with modern colour schemes, with the added benefits of being anti-microbial, impervious and with a stain resistant finish Agua Cashmir is perfectly suited for high use Hospitality and Leisure environments.Agua are delighted to be launching this new fabric at…
read moreHotel le Bristol, the first hotel to be rated as a Palace in France, has unveiled the completion of Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie, two new signature suites and Epicure, the newly decorated 3 star Michelin restaurant, formerly the ‘Gastronomique’. The two new suites – the ‘Imperial’ and the ‘Honeymoon’ will be two of Paris’s most dramatic. The launch…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group brands are known to generations of UK travellers through France. My first visit to a Campanile in the 1980’s amused me. I watched travel-experienced Brits taking their own pillows to their rooms to use instead of the traditional French bolster. Thirty years on and the Louvre Hotels Group has undergone major change. In 2005 Barry Sternlicht, the…
read moreCentara Hotels & Resorts has announced that Centara Hotel Manila, a four-star property located in the culturally rich district of Malate, in Manila, will open on October 18 this year.The hotel will be operated by Centara under a management contract. A newly-built 15-storey property, the hotel features 96 rooms and suites, the minimum size being a spacious 43sqm, with all…
read moreThis new wall light is the latest addition to Dernier & Hamlyn’s extensive range for hotels. Shown here made in brass, the back section is formed by hand to give a hammered effect and the entire fitting has been antiqued. Dimensions are: height: 500mm; width: 250mm and projection: 100mm. However it can be made in any size and a range…
read morePassionate about providing guests with a distinctive Southwest meeting destination, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has broken ground on a new conference centre, which will add 52,331 square feet of indoor meeting space anchored by the new 23,000-square-foot Palomino Ballroom. Debuting 10/11/12, the new $20 million conference centre gives the resort a total of 150,000 square feet of event space, making…
read moreThis stunning new “Queen” collection comprises of a lounge chair, two seat and three seat settee.Made using only the best European solid beech, this wood can be polished to customers choice and with luxurious deep upholstery which can be covered in contrasting fabrics or leathers. With its beautiful sculptured design with solid beech shaped show-wood arms and legs, this regal…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has supplied chairs and tables for the newly opened Quarter Bar and Lounge within the boutique independent 4-star London Bridge Hotel. The new facility provides a Southwark central destination for social gatherings and informal business meetings for up to 70 people. Deep, warm colours, enduring designs and high levels of comfort…
read moreAutograph Collection has announced that Hotel ICON will join its unique collection of independent hotels from around the world. The 12-story, neo-classical property first debuted as a luxury hotel in 2004 following a $35-million investment in the renovation and rehabilitation of the 1912 Union National Bank building.Located in the heart of Houston’s downtown historic district, the landmark now boasts 135…
read moreCarlson has recently announced the U.S. debut for the Radisson Blu upper-upscale brand. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, located on the first 18 floors of the architecturally acclaimed 81-story Aqua Tower, will open Nov. 1, 2011, inspiring a new chapter in the global re-invention of Radisson.Rich in style and design, the hotel features 334 guest rooms and suites; exquisitely…
read moreUK shower manufacturer Haven, part of the Roman group of Companies, has added a new expansive 1700mm wide Sliding Door Enclosure to their range.The Haven range of Enclosures are a high quality affordable collection, and the new 1700mm wide Sliding Door joins three other sizing options including: 1000, 1100 and 1200mm wide Sliding Doors. Haven has added this new option…
read moreMarriott Hotels & Resorts and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. raise the curtain on Broadway, unveiling a multi-million dollar renovation of the brand’s flagship New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. At the heart of the extensive renovation is the brand’s reinvented lobby, including two signature restaurants and lounges, where guests can work, socialize, relax, eat and drink. The makeover…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation is delighted to announce the opening of Andaz Shanghai, introducing its vibrant lifestyle brand Andaz to Asia. The newly constructed 28-story hotel is located in Xintiandi, a landmark entertainment area in the heart of downtown Shanghai and a short walk to the Metro and Huai Hai Zong Road, one of the city’s main shopping areas. The Xintiandi…
read moreArarat Park Hyatt Moscow is pleased to announce the renovation of all guestrooms and its lobby area. The dramatic transformation to new standards of luxury will be divided into several phases, with the lobby scheduled to be the last area to close for renovation in late summer 2012. With the phased renovation, minimum disruption to guests is anticipated and the…
read moreSignbox unveiled its groundbreaking Enlighten smart poster range at the official national launch held in the superb surroundings of the Saatchi Gallery in London’s King’s Road. Over 120 invited guests attended the launch including representatives from leading London advertising agencies, major brand custodians and senior marketing professionals.Enlighten is a revolutionary new smart poster system that enables a range of tailored…
read moreNew from Andy Thornton is Fort Knox, a contemporary light sphere, which is available in a choice of three sizes, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm diameter. Shown here in a high gloss gold finish which provides a warm intimate light, it is also available in a high gloss silver and copper to order.Almost sculptural in form, Fort Knox is made from…
read moreWith a raft of bathroom solutions designed especially for the hotel sector Swiss manufacturer Laufen will be making its first ever outing to the Sleep Event, London in November.Turning heads on its stand, up on the balcony of London’s Business Design Centre, Laufen will be showcasing its two newest hotel bathroom collections, Palace and Living Square, which perfectly complement an…
read moreSteering toward a more personalized cruise experience, the first of Life Resorts’ fleet of 22 heritage junks took to the waters of Ha Long Bay on overnight trips starting Oct. 5. After a month of introductory single-night cruises during the resort’s soft opening, Life Heritage Resort Ha Long Bay plans to make multiple-night voyages available in time for its grand…
read moreVaughan has recently supplied the refurbished St. Ermins Hotel in Central London, with a number of different lighting requirements. From the stylish hotel lobby to the Caxton Bar and through to the restroom areas; Vaughan’s wall lights and lampshades are displayed with maximum decorative effect. In the lobby areas of guest bedrooms and suites, the simple and elegant Portsmouth flush…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the opening of Hilton Baku, its first hotel in Azerbaijan. The new build hotel is located in a prime position in the city and will bring legendary Hilton Hotels & Resorts hospitality to the region for the first time, including the first eforea: spa at Hilton in the European region. Situated on the…
read moreWith a stunning bespoke passion flower inspired carpet running from floor to ceiling, Wilton Carpets Commercial will be creating a stir at this year’s Sleep Event, running between 23 – 24 November at Islingtons Building Design Centre. With a passion for carpets, Wilton Carpets plans to inspire and intrigue visitors with stunning contemporary designs, dispelling the myth that the British…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel – Mantra Samui Resort and Spa on 10 October 2011, following a three and a half year development at a cost of $20 million.Mantra Samui Resort and Spa is a member of Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection. This five-star property is set…
read moreLeading UK shower manufacturer and designer, Roman limited, are preparing to exhibit at the Sleep Exhibition in November. This year the company is set to draw on the many designer hotel specifications they’ve been involved with over the last 18 months and will be showcasing their capabilities and products that really make them stand out in the sector.The Company have…
read moreMarriott International’s third largest lodging brand, Residence Inn by Marriott, celebrates the opening of its first property in Europe, the 125-room Residence Inn Munich City East. The Residence Inn Munich City East opens alongside the new 227-room Courtyard by Marriott Munich City East under a franchise agreement with SV Group. Residence Inn by Marriott, the pioneer in the extended-stay hotel…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently announced the opening of the three-hotel Doha City Center complex, including the 257-room Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel, 204-room Courtyard by Marriott Doha City Center and 123-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center. The opening marks the debut of the three brands in Qatar and is an exciting addition to the Doha City Center Mall…
read morePopularity of Teak exterior furniture went into decline over the past few years owing to changes in fashions and the uncertainty of sourcing the raw materials from sustainable plantations. However, Teak is making a comeback and this time it is recycled, so green credentials are top of the agenda! The recycled teak collection from Mama Green includes the versatile Icon…
read moreBashar Wali, President of Aspen Lodging Group, has recently announced the completion of a $6.5 million transformation of The Westin Portland. The project introduced a welcoming, design-forward lobby and included the installation of nearly 50 works of fine art, among them a signed etching by Picasso, to create a gallery-like ambiance uncommon among hotels and uniquely suited to Portland. “This…
read moreHypnos believe they make the ‘Most Comfortable Beds in the World’- a boast that has been reinforced by winning two industry awards and by being appointed as the Preferred Partner for the supply of mattresses and beds to the Condè Nast Johansens global portfolio of 4 and 5 star properties.The Hypnos team have won the National Bed Federation’s “Bed Manufacturer…
read moreIdeal Standard, a leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, has launched its new Concept Vanity range, a new furniture and basin collection. Designed by Ideal Standard’s non-executive Design Director Robin Levien, the new Concept Vanity collection is a perfect addition to the already successful Concept collection. With its minimal, timeless, and elegant design the new additions bring a…
read moreGlobal executive search company HVS Executive Search has this week issued an invitation to London hotel management to take part in its annual London Hotel Salary Survey. The survey, now in its eighth year, benchmarks the annual base salaries, bonuses and benefits such as pension, transport and health insurance of over 30 executive committee and department head positions. The results…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa opened to guests on September 30, 2011. Located on an idyllic stretch of exclusive Lamai Beach, Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa is a chic and intimate boutique resort that provides guests with a unique blend of stylish amenities, luxury services, an inspiring…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group brands are known to generations of UK travellers through France. My first visit to a Campanile in the 1980’s amused me. I watched travel-experienced Brits taking their own pillows to their rooms to use instead of the traditional French bolster. Thirty years on and the Louvre Hotels Group has undergone major change. In 2005 Barry Sternlicht, the…
read moreITC Hotels is set to open a new 600 room flagship property in the incredible South Indian city of Chennai this November. ITC Grand Chola will offer guests a taste of the grandeur of the Chola dynasty through its luxurious rooms and suites, innovative restaurants and array of leisure and spa experiences, whilst being run on renewable energy in line…
read moreRoman Limited, one of the UK’s leading shower manufacturers and designers, has redesigned one of their popular enclosures, the Freedom Arc, which offers a unique alternative for the corner situation.The Freedom Arc was originally launched as part of the Freedom range back in 2007. It has proved to be one of the most popular enclosures in the range, which has…
read moreEnhancing the guest experience Located in the heart of Llanelli, the Stradey Park Hotel is renowned for its first-class, warm and welcoming service. Offering sought-after views of both the Gower and Carmarthenshire coastline, the local hotel aims to accommodate any guests’ needs and regularly hosts weddings and corporate events.Project Brief Lighting Technology Projects (LTP) and Vaughan Sound Installations (part of…
read moreTechVision’s brand new Vanity Mirror range of TV units, have been designed to incorporate seamlessly into bathrooms, offering a sense of stylish luxury with functionality. Hotel guests can used the mirror to get ready and watching the TV to catch up in the latest news, or relax in the bath and watch their favorite programs.The Vanity Mirror is available in…
read moreThe hotel market in Cardiff has boomed. Most of the major chains are now present, and the City has bloomed under devolved government, tourism developing as the waterfront and other developments have increased its attractiveness. The city always had an impressive city centre. The civic government offices are amongst the most beautiful in Europe. The location of the Hilton makes…
read moreFollowing the Old Swan & Minster Mill’s recent restoration programme, Lana de Savary, is pleased to announce the completion of its brand new look Malt House. Set on the majestic River Windrush, the Minster Mill’s main meetings building has undergone a complete facelift resulting in a stylish new contemporary look, yet complementing the historical Cotswold feel perfectly.Taking advantage of its…
read moreBesselink & Jones workshops have a wealth of experience and expertise producing classic picture lights and are proud to continue the tradition of outstanding British workmanship with our range of fine art lighting. Picture and library lights use powerful LED linear, spot or candle bulbs for fine art lighting applications that require a low UV and low heat light source.…
read moreThe Rothschild Foundation in Buckinghamshire stole the show and the top award in this year’s hotly contested Wood Awards 2011 competition. The ceremony was held on the 27th September, the first day of new exhibition Timber Expo at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Stephen Marshall Architects saw off competition of an exceptionally high standard to win the Structural category, before…
read moreAfter successfully moving into the hotel, leisure and hospitality markets last year, Composite Imaging have taken a small exhibition space at the North West Design Centre. The North West Design Centre provides a partnership with some of the leading industry suppliers, manufacturers and service providers, and attracts support from a host of UK and European associates. Our products and designs…
read moreTechVision’s newly upgraded 7” Infiniti TV offers affordable luxury for bathroom projects with a limited budgets, being the smallest waterproof TV in their Infiniti range. Now all hotel guests can enjoy watching TV in the bath, after a hard days shopping, sightseeing or meeting with business associates! The TV itself is fully waterproof and perfect for use in the any…
read more45 Park Lane has been designed in a contemporary style with art deco influences by internationally acclaimed architect and designer Thierry W. Despont. Art features strongly throughout the hotel with 16 of Damien Hirst’s limited edition ‘Psalms’ series displayed together for the first time in the restaurant, and original art by ten leading, living British artists in every guest room…
read moreCascada is a luxury 100% cotton velvet fabric for upholstery from Sekers Fabrics, and is available in 26 beautiful colours. As you would expect from Sekers, the fabric is perfect for hotel and leisure environments, achieves 100,000 rubs, crib 5 FR and passes IMO for marine upholstery. Sekers will be introducing this fabric along with many other new collections at…
read moreFulfilling ‘low energy’ requirements, the elegantly modern Corbin desk lamp offers hotel designers, architects and specifiers quality manufacture, competitively priced. Interior Directional Desk Lamp – 1 x Low energy 9w GX53 lamp – Black on / off rocker switch integrated into the base – Polished chrome finish – Circular, weighted, metal base – Table top base protector – 2 adjustable…
read moreBlarney Castle sits in a park. Outside its gate is the village green around which sits the village of Blarney, a tourist trap since the 19th century. The Blarney Stone is on the castle battlements and local legend has it that if you kiss the stone your subsequent eloquence could tell a man to go to hell in such a…
read moreHBA London has completed the interior design of The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA, located in the International Commerce Centre (ICC) – the tallest building in Hong Kong and the fourth tallest in the world. The Ritz-Carlton occupies the uppermost 15 levels of the 118-floor building, qualifying it as the world’s highest hotel. The design of the spa on the 116th…
read moreThe big 80s revival – is 80s style making a comeback in today’s design? Remember the 80s? Spandau Ballet, stretch denim, big hair, shoulder pads, Miami Vice…..takes us back I’ll tell you.What about avocado bathroom suites, mirror ceilings, red and black walls and pastel shades? The Clash was not just a Punk band. Everyone must have some great ‘faux pas’…
read moreJestico + Whiles has completed the interior design of the luxurious boutique hotel Villa Honegg in Switzerland, recently classified as ‘Five Star Superior’. Sitting at an altitude of almost 1,000 metres on Mount Bürgenstock, the exclusive resort provides guests with a peaceful haven and magnificent views across Lake Lucerne.The five‐storey chalet style hotel was originally built in 1905 in the…
read moreIdeal Standard is launching a technologically innovative new product range, Neon, under its luxury brand Jado, and new collections under its flagship brand Ideal Standard which will match extensive consumer insights with designer intelligence and technological expertise – an integral part of the company’s DNA. These new introductions reflect a deep understanding of the personal and intimate role the bathroom…
read moreSalcombe Harbour Hotel (The Marine Hotel) is set for a top-to-toe refurbishment, as exciting refurbishmentplans aregiven the go-ahead. Operated by the Harbour Hotels Collectionsince March 2010, reinventing the Great British seaside with four-star waterside retreatsacross the south coast, there will be a multi million pound investment into this landmark Hotel. Currently boasting five Hotels across the Devon, Dorset and Cornwall…
read moreThe Diplomatic and Presidential Suites of Le Méridien Stuttgart have recently undergone a soft refurbishment by Hamburg-based interior design practice JOI-Design. The hotel is situated next to the verdant Schlossgarten Park, at the heart of a city known for its proximity to the Black Forest and its vineyards as well as its beautiful squares, varied architecture and cultural heritage. With…
read moreRowsley’s multi-award winning Peak District hotel and restaurant, East Lodge, has numerous accolades and titles to its name, yet the walls at East Lodge keep filling with further certificates and accreditations for excellence. The latest to be added to the already impressive and growing list is the much sought after 5 Star Hygiene Award, awarded by Derbyshire Dales District Council…
read moreFollowing the success of their 17” Infiniti unit, TechVision have kept the same stylish design, but incorporated a larger 19” LCD screen. The Bluetooth technology allows hotel guests to easily listen to stored music (from their Bluetooth listening devices, i.e., ipod), whilst relaxing in the bath, as well as enjoy watching their favorite TV shows!The TV itself is fully waterproof…
read moreAxminster Carpets Commercial has provided over 2,500m2 of semi-bespoke Ready to Weave carpet for Edgbaston, the home of Warwickshire County Cricket and international test match venue. Using the improved 32 strong colour bank of the Ready to Weave concept, Axminster Carpets developed a scheme that accommodated the multi-purpose 850m2 Banqueting Suite. Here three large bordered squares work as one or…
read moreThe landmark AUD $700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland’s Gold Coast today officially opened its doors, making it the newest leisure property for Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Australia, and the first Hilton property in the country to offer a combination of guest rooms and holiday residences.Featuring an unprecedented range of accommodation options to suit the needs of…
read moreIHG (InterContinental® Hotels Group) and the Playa Poniente Group announce the opening of Holiday Inn Resort Acapulco. Located at Miguel Aleman Avenue #2311 Acapulco, Guerrero, the hotel is situated on the oceanfront with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.The Holiday Inn Resort Acapulco is located in the heart of Acapulco, in the Condesa area, with easy access to restaurants, nightclubs…
read moreEvery now and then a new product comes on the market that just ticks every box – and these two new additions really do outshine the competition. Not only are they good looking, but they have both been designed utilizing LED and Fluorescent energy efficiency to great effect. Jacqui from Design-Conscious tells us more about the products…Dina is an archetypal…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. announced the opening of the newest gem in its Renaissance Hotels portfolio with the opening of the Renaissance Tlemcen Hotel, in the ancient city of Tlemcen, in northwestern Algeria. Newly opened in the city of Tlemcen, a city steeped in the arts and history, the Renaissance Tlemcen Hotel offers panoramic views of the city from the exceptional…
read moreIdeal Standard International, the leading bathroom solutions provider has launched Tonic, a comprehensive new range of shower enclosures. Designed by leading design house ARTEFACT, Tonic fits perfectly into the complete Ideal Standard range, offering a total bathroom solution. The collection has been created in line with Ideal Standard’s brand ethos “Inspired by Real Life”, reflecting a deep understanding of the…
read moreThe Penthouse suite on the 26th floor of London Hilton on Park Lane has undergone a £500,000 refurbishment. Interior designer, Lynne Hunt, was tasked with revamping the luxurious Penthouse Suite that includes a double master bedroom, a dining room for eight people, a lounge with views over Hyde Park, a state-of-the-art bathroom and very spacious connecting room, which turns into…
read moreBowden Tollit & Associates have recently launched their first website, showcasing their exquisite range of curtains, draperies and soft furnishings for the contract market through stunning photography and galleries of projects.”Images speak a thousand words” says Colin Bowden, Director of Bowden Tollit & Associates. “We concentrated on images rather than text to put our message across. Our intention is to…
read moreE-volved by Timothy Schreiber for FueraDentro, is now available from Encompass Furniture & Accessories. E-volved is inspired by pop modernism, and is organic in its composition, and smooth to the touch. The graceful, fluid design mimics the organic forms of nature as the three table legs grow and branch together to forma a solid and stable base for the table.…
read moreMövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore has officially opened its doors, becoming the first property in India for the international upscale hotel company. The five-star hotel is superbly designed as a contemporary business destination whilst also offering exciting leisure opportunities for relaxation, dining and entertainment. Conveniently located near the main business districts of the city and a 30-minute drive from the…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton has announced its latest UK location with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park. Formerly the Sheffield Park Hotel, the 95-bedroom property, which is located on Chesterfield Road on the outskirts of Sheffield, has undergone a significant refurbishment to offer guests and the local community both outstanding accommodations and some of the finest business, conference and…
read moreInterchange and Consort Hotels, the parent brand of Best Western Great Britain, Beacon Purchasing and Innfutures has announced the appointment of Richard Lewis as CEO. Lewis has over 35 years experience in the hospitality and travel industries including over thirteen years in international markets. Previous senior roles include managing director Preferred Hotel Group, EMEA; COO WorldRes; VP Hotel Distribution, Turner…
read moreSteigenberger Hotels and Resorts has chosen JOI-Design to create the interior style and set the bar for the debut of the brand’s “Extraklasse”, or five-star superior, quality level. Located in the Baltic Sea on the Isle of Usedom, the new-build Steigenberger Grandhotel and Spa runs alongside a 10 km shoreline promenade in Heringsdorf, a town that has long been a…
read moreMarriott International has recently announced that it has signed an agreement with SHRL-Benin SA to manage an upscale, 200-room, full-service Marriott Hotels & Resorts-branded hotel in Cotonou, Benin that is planned to open in 2013. It will be the third Marriott International-branded property in sub-Saharan Africa.Located on a prime beachfront site adjacent to Cotonou’s convention centre—close to the Presidential Palace…
read moreThe PAI Group has designed, specified and installed a colourful, eye-catching lighting scheme in the “Roof top lounge” at the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli. The hotel, a well established local landmark, is privately run by Gryphon Leisure. It’s just had a new rooftop conservatory lounge built, giving the grand old Edwardian building a contrasting and contemporary twist.Gryphon initially approached…
read moreNaturalmat are thrilled to be teaming up with Hotel Designs and offer visitors to their website a 10% discount on mattresses from www.naturalmat.co.uk.Naturalmat is a UK company that manufactures 100% natural fibre and organic mattresses for the hotel industry. Using ecological principals, each mattress is made by hand in Devon from the best raw materials, all of which are from…
read moreRockcoco Outdoor LED Chandelier designed by Dutch design talents DeMakersVan, available through design-conscious. Don’t let those devilish goods looks fool you. The RockCoco is not just frivolous and merely modish, it is an effective outdoor light in a glamorous guise!Eight armed chandelier with motives and scroll work constructed in tough crystal clear polycarbonate and powered with low energy LED. Red…
read moreFollowing the news that broke yesterday (Sunday 4th September) that Brintons had been bought out of administration by the US Carlyle Group, we received the press release below. I worked with the company on a number of hotel projects, most notably the Celtic Manor, and am a long standing admirer of their weaving skills. The recent recreation of the staircase…
read moreThe opening of Formule 1 Auckland Airport on the 29th August heralded a revolution in New Zealand’s budget hotel sector. The launch of the first new-build Formule 1 in New Zealand is part of a major new accommodation and hospitality complex at the airport that also includes fast-food outlets, a bar, and mobile phone store. The 125 room Formule 1…
read moreDecorex International is held within the stunning grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London between the 25th and 28th September 2011. Decorex International 2011 will bring together a renowned selection of handpicked exhibitors, showcasing a unique display of exclusive, design-led interior products. HotelDesigns will be attending on Tuesday 27th September to meet up with Directory companies exhibiting at the show;…
read moreWith the opening of the Kempinski Hotel Huizhou, Kempinski established its presence in the city and the whole province of Guangdong. The modern five-star hotel beautifully combines the European flair for which Kempinski is known with Chinese culture. Including this latest addition, Kempinski now has eleven properties in China.Huizhou is located in the south-east of the Guangdong province, and is…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World Luxury Collection member, Hotel Altis in Lisbon, Portugal has announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-million euro renovation. 200 guestrooms have been completely refurbished and the entrance lobby has been restored, completed at the end of August 2011.The renovation, managed by architects Cristina Santos e Silva and Ana Menezes Cardoso restores the…
read moreRenaissance Hotels welcomes the newest gem in its global portfolio, the 300-room Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel under a franchise agreement with SV Group. Located in the spectacular new Mobimo Tower in Zurich West, one of Zurich’s most fashionable neighbourhoods, the Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel is housed in a 24-story tower offering panoramic views of Zurich. The hotel is the third…
read moreSince opening in June 1999, the Millennium Stadium has welcomed, on average, over 1.3 million visitors per year. The stadium boasts the first fully-retractable roof in the UK and is a leading venue for multi-purpose, multi-faceted events.Vaughan Sound Installations (VSI) has worked with the Millennium Stadium historically on a number of installation projects; this includes teaming up with Security Centres…
read moreThe Forbes Group, a leading British supplier of fabrics, furniture and equipment to the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Damian White as Area Business Manager for London.Damian returns to the hospitality sector after five years specialising in public seating systems. He brings a wealth of sales experience gained worldwide, which will complement Forbes’ international portfolio of…
read moreI’m a sucker for much of Victorian design. Inventive, creative, the birth of the machine age unleashed a wave of design, and the Victorians built an art college in every major English town to act as a seedbed for creative and revolutionary thinking. Whilst industrialists powered on devising more and more impressive production lines and mass producing items for a…
read moreTravelodge has recently announced that it has exchanged on 22 new hotels (2,198 rooms) across the UK at a combined investment value of £165 million. As part of its new hotel exchange update, Travelodge is delighted to announce its new partnership with Arcadia Group Ltd, the UK’s largest privately owned clothing retailer. Under this new scheme, Arcadia Group Ltd will…
read moreThe Amon collection created by designer Roberto Garbugli is a sublime encounter between elegance and eclecticism, intending to surprise and enchant. The collection of large scale containers synthesizes manufacturing excellence and stylish glamour thanks to its accurate lines and high quality materials used, which is in line with the philosophy that always distinguishes Tonelli products. This is a company with…
read moreOn the 16th September 2011, employees from Hill Cross Furniture are taking a three day coast-to-coast cycle ride to raise funds for ATAXIA UK.The ride starts at St Bees Head and finishes at Robin Hoods Bay, a distance of approximately 190 miles. The ride itself is an extremely tough one – so we would like you to dig deep to…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Bogota-Airport in Bogota, Colombia. It is IHG’s sixth property in the country, across four brands – InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts and Holiday Inn Express®. The new-build, eight-story Holiday Inn Bogota-Airport features 191 rooms and is located within…
read moreOn Friday 26th August, the Mayor of Solihull, Cllr Irene Chamberlain and David Winstanley, Operations Director for Birmingham Airport officially opened the £9.8 million Birmingham Airport Travelodge hotel. Situated overlooking the runway on Terminal Road, the new 200 – room property is the Company’s first hotel at Birmingham Airport and the 19th Travelodge hotel in Birmingham – maintaining the budget…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced that the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque will open in Sept. 2011 following a brand change from a Hilton that included $14 million in renovations throughout the property. The 261-room hotel features 26,000 square feet of meeting space that includes an 8,000 square foot conference centre and is conveniently located just six miles from the airport…
read moreThe North West Design Centre is the UK’s premier contract resource centre, providing a dedicated space for industry specialists in the Hospitality and Leisure sectors, including some of the country’s leading architects, interior designers and Operators.With 2 floors covering over 25,000 sq ft, the extensive showrooms provide working room sets and a comprehensive library of international interior brands, inspirational interiors,…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Park Inn Trysil Mountain Resort in Norway. The property featuring 369 rooms is scheduled to open in December 2011 – just in time for the next ski season. Park Inn by Radisson is Rezidor’s young and dynamic core brand in the mid market segment; offering a hassle free stay, a relaxed and personalized ambiance,…
read moreVaughan Sound Installations, (part of the PAI Group) in conjunction with Charnic Interiors, were instructed to complete the lighting, sound and audio visual needs for the refurbishment of the prestigious Gower Suite in the 4 star Marriott Hotel, Swansea SA1.Client Overview The Gower Suite is the Marriott Hotel Swansea’s premier function room. With its own conservatory bar and seating for…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its second hotel in Georgia: the Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi, Georgia. The stunning new landmark with wave-inspired glass façade offers 168-rooms in a prime beachfront location within easy reach of Seaside Boulevard, Batumi’s business, commercial and nightlife destination, and minutes from the International airport.The hotel’s minimalistic design was overseen by Italian architect Michele De…
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