Hotel Designs

Clean lines and luxurious sweeping curves converge to form Svelte, the new bathroom furniture collection from Bauhaus. Featuring innovative new high performance materials and finishes, Svelte adds a designer look to any bathroom scheme. Manufactured using the highest quality materials throughout, the stunning furniture is available in three elegant finishes and four size options. Choose from the warm wood detail of the new exotic Eucalyptus finish or the ever-popular American Walnut option or opt for a crisp and timeless White Gloss shine.

Boasting expansive worktop space and deep double drawers Svelte offers practical and extensive storage space with generously sized proportions to house all bathroom essentials. Beautifully constructed, the top drawer of the vanity unit has a cleverly designed cut out space for the basin waste, ensuring you don’t lose out on any crucial storage space. The graceful curves and silky smooth basin surface evoke a feeling of elegance, bringing a touch of chic style to contemporary or even more traditional bathroom designs. Up to the minute technology and soft close drawer runners provide gentle, smooth and quiet closure.

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Vinpearl Resorts has recently seen the opening of a new five-star hotel on Hon Tre Island near Nha Trang in the latest expansion of its integrated resort complex on the island. The Vinpearl Premium Nha Trang Bay is located on a secluded, lush-green promontory in the north western corner of the island. The gently curved beachfront property will feature 481 hotel rooms, 173 luxurious villas and world class facilities including signature Vincharm Spa, private beach, kids club, two meeting rooms backed by a well-equipped business centre and a choice of four restaurants and three bars.

Standout features include its sleek modern interiors and stylish design palette which makes ample use of whites, creams and light woods backed by high-end fixtures and fittings.

Hon Tre Island is already home to the Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang and Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang, each of which has a luxurious Vincharm Spa. Guests at the new Vinpearl Premium Nha Trang Bay will also be able to enjoy a Tuk Tuk shuttle service to Vinpearl’s other properties and its existing leisure facilities on the island such as the 18-hole Championship-standard Vinpearl Golf Club Nha Trang and its Vinpearl Land theme park, waterpark and aquarium. Later in the year the company plans to add a further resort on the island with a Convention Centre planned for 2016.

Vinpearl opened its first ever hotel, the Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang, on Hon Tre Island, backed by the largest outdoor swimming pool in South East Asia measuring 5,000 sqm and a mile long stretch of white sand beach. The island can be accessed by ferry or powerboat from the mainland, with guests at the Vinpearl Luxury arriving by speed boat. Alternatively guests can travel from the mainland direct to Vinpearl Land Park on Hon Tre Island using the longest overwater cable car in the world.

Nha Trang City is easily connected via domestic flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Aside from the famous pristine beaches and idyllic waters, local tourism attractions include the Nui Hon Chong rock formation, picture-perfect Cam Ranh Bay and the historic Po Nagar Towers dating from the Cham period. Other attractions include the famous local mud baths and local cuisine.

Harlequin Contract is pleased to announce the launch of a further nine contemporary collections of damasks, geometrics, stripes and trail designs, which have been specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the contract market. Hardwearing and fire retardant to Crib 5, the latest FR-One books offer a stunning solution for contract interiors, whilst their highly durable and practical fabrics are also suitable for domestic upholstery.The nine books, which include wide-width voiles, faux-leathers, statement designs, textured plains and velvets, can be used to create a sophisticated scheme radiating polished elegance and panache. The contemporary colours, including copper and chartreuse, seamlessly fuse understated 1930s glamour with modern urban style. The look is softened with sumptuous velvets in shades such as plum, emerald and mimosa. The launch includes the following collections:

Ataton: four plain textured dim-out designs, one of which is reversible, in a range of 34 sophisticated colours.

Mars: subtle tonal ogee and trail designs in classic shades, suitable for drapes and cushion covers.

Marvell: a compilation of statement painterly designs and complementary plains and textures in a contemporary palette.

May: highly useable wide-width voiles in a mineral palette, available in two qualities.

Merci: a versatile plain and tonal stripe design in an array of soft shades.

Miles: a durable upholstery weight collection including smart stripes and contemporary chenilles.

Millennium: a compendium of striking geometrics and damasks, including a number of decorative sheers in a natural palette with hints of teal and chartreuse.

Moon: a plush velvet, suitable for upholstery, in 25 rich colours including plum, navy, emerald, mimosa and pewter.

Mythic: a functional faux-leather available in five designs including a croc effect, basket-weave emboss and various textures.

Colours include pearl, zinc, copper, mineral, bronze and raffia.

The collections are now available.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has recently announced the signing of InterContinental® Lyon Hotel Dieu in Lyon, France. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with Crédit Agricole Assurances and will be developed by Eiffage.Located right on the bank of the river Rhône, the property is being converted from Lyon’s former Hôtel Dieu, one of the oldest hospitals in France, famed for its architectural beauty. It forms part of a listed group of buildings that dates back to the 17th Century, close to Place Bellecour in the very heart of the city.

InterContinental® Lyon Hotel Dieu and the adjoining conference centre are part of a multi-purpose development project named Grand Hôtel Dieu, an area of exceptional size in Lyon’s city centre featuring shops, restaurants, offices, private apartments and the neighbouring “Cité de la Gastronomie”.

The hotel’s 143 rooms will include 24 junior suites, one Presidential Suite and 118 deluxe and superior rooms. InterContinental® Lyon Hotel Dieu will feature a Club InterContinental lounge, multiple restaurants with access to a terrace from the main restaurant, a lounge bar, two meeting rooms and a sizeable 100m2 fitness centre. The connected, modern 2,500m2 conference centre will include nine meeting rooms with ample pre-meeting space, as well as a lounge and a 500m2 ballroom.

In order to facilitate the expansion of their worldwide business, Panaz, who design and manufacture fabrics for the Hospitality, Healthcare and Corporate markets, have moved their European headquarters to a new facility of 90,000 sq. ft. in Hapton, Burnley, England. Tony Attard, CEO of Panaz Limited, stated that 20,000 sq. ft. is made up of office space, a new design studio and a fully furnished Showroom and 70,000 sq. ft. is allocated to manufacturing and distribution space.Previously Panaz occupied three sites in Burnley: the main manufacturing hub at Spring Mill in Fence, a satellite warehouse for large shipments and a separate showroom. The new facility is designed to consolidate all of these three sites onto one, adding significantly to the efficiency of the operation and in preparation for future growth. In addition to this expansion, a new digital print manufacturing is being added to the operation to provide more design flexibility to clients and faster delivery times for bulk projects.

Panaz have been operating since 1985 and site location move ties in with their 30th anniversary. To celebrate this achievement, Panaz held an Opening Day on Thursday, 11th June where guests were invited to view the new site and were given tours of the various operations, product presentations and machinery demonstrations. To mark the occasion, Tony Attard spoke to all the guests and staff, thanking them for the role they had all had to play over the past 30 years and indicated his plans he and the company have for the future. Panaz were fortunate to have Lord Shuttleworth, in attendance at the Opening Day and after a few words, he officially opened the new building revealing a plaque in the main reception area. It was fitting for The Lord Lieutenant to be part of the celebrations as he had visited Panaz in the very early days and was well aware of how the company developed both in the UK and overseas and how the business itself had grown over the past 30 years.

Autograph Collection Hotels is set to welcome a luxurious new boutique property to its collection on 8 July 2015. Located in a beautiful corner building established in 1907, The Hotel, which opened in 2000, is an urban design hotel with exceptional park views set in the heart of Lucerne.Owner Urs Karli – a leading hotelier renowned for his innovative gastronomy concepts – is behind the vision of The Hotel, and worked with award-winning French architect Jean Nouvel to transform the building into a unique space for a modern hotel. Intimate and unpretentiously hip, The Hotel sits in a buzzing area, just a stone’s throw from the shores of Lake Lucerne.

Spread across seven floors, the hotel incorporates 30 studios and suites, each providing guests with an unforgettable experience, as a play of light and color produces individual effects in each room – all of which are different. The four penthouse suites all feature roof terraces, whilst the 10 garden and park loft suites come complete with patios. All rooms are fully air conditioned and equipped with modern amenities including Wi-Fi, minibar and Nespresso machine.

Completely conceived and designed by Nouvel, the interiors are an architectural marvel and bear Nouvel’s classic hallmark – the interplay of wood and steel. All of The Hotel’s vertical panels are made from wood, whilst the horizontal panels are made from stainless steel. The purposefully understated corridor leads guests into the rooms, each with large windows that open up breath-taking views of the city and the park adjacent to the hotel. Each room is unique, with different ceiling or wall projections depicting 30 film scenes from Nouvel’s own personal background, creating a cinematic experience for guests.

With the lobby as the focal meeting point, Urs Karli has created a cosmopolitan area for lounging and dining. Bam Bou is Lucerne’s most stylish restaurant and displays unique design details, offering simplicity, comfort and innovation. The menu fuses Asian with French cuisine, drawing upon French tradition and techniques, and combining them with Asian spices. The Lounge Bar provides a further space within which guests can relax, offering a diverse range of cocktails and live DJ at weekends. The Lounge Bar is known for being one of Lucerne’s coolest nightlife spots.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of two new properties in Mazatlán, one of México’s top leisure destinations. The Holiday Inn Express® Mazatlán Marina hotel and Holiday Inn Resort® Mazatlán hotel are both expected to open in late 2016 and will join IHG’s Crowne Plaza® Mazatlán resort already open in the popular resort town. More domestic and international travellers are discovering Mazatlán, making it an ideal choice for these new hotels. Jorge Apaez, Chief Operating Officer Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean, IHG said: “With these signings, IHG continues its strong growth in Mexico and we are delighted to bring these new properties to Mazatlán, an amazing destination known for its beautiful beaches. Whether travelers want to enjoy all the amenities of a resort or simply have a place to recharge, we look forward to helping our guests create lasting memories and unforgettable family vacations.”

The oceanfront Holiday Inn Resort Mazatlán hotel will be located on Playa Gaviotas 220 in the trendy Golden Zone district, an upscale area of the city with hotels, fine dining and nightlife. The resort will feature 150 guest rooms and amenities including an outdoor swimming pool with water games, a fitness center, two meeting rooms, a restaurant, a lobby bar and ample parking. The property will also be in close proximity to several golf courses.

The 124-room Holiday Inn Express Mazatlán Marina hotel will be located on 2207 Marina Avenue, less than a mile from the Golden Zone district, only five miles from the marina and 12 miles from the General Buelna International Airport. The property will be part of a mixed-use development featuring a shopping center, apartments and restaurants.

Both hotels are independently owned and operated. The Holiday Inn Resort Mazatlán hotel is owned and managed by Desarrollos Turísticos Clami, S.A. de CV. The Holiday Inn Express Mazatlán Marina hotel is owned by Desarrolladora de Hoteles Mazatlán SAPI de C.V. and managed by Ximetria.

Hamilton Litestat has launched a new white plastic range of wiring accessories aptly named ‘Vogue’- featuring a contemporary new design of white moulded bevelled edged products. Gavin Williams, Hamilton Litestat Marketing Manager says: “We have designed and launched Vogue in direct response to interior trends and consumer demand. The move towards simple and subtle is clear. In terms of finishes: lots of neutral whites, subtle blends of bronze tones and the understated are the look of the moment. We have applied the exact same care and attention to detail to this new range as we pay to our designer collections and bespoke pieces. Featuring a sleek white plastic finish our aim is to bring our expertise to a tired and predictable product and reinvent it, giving a modern twist and bringing it into the 21st century.”

Covering the bases
The styling is contemporary with slim ergonomic front plates and screw covers. Hamilton has literally covered all the bases from installation by the contractor to ease of use by the end user.

From a practical aesthetic point of view the plates have a slim profile so minimal back box space is required – (16mm switches, 25mm sockets) and the screwcap covers give a sleek finish across all plates. Simple red flashes on the socket “switches” also enhance the aesthetic appeal.

Attention to detail
When it comes to installation options, again Hamilton has been thorough. Colour coded terminals offer ultimate simplicity and there are plenty more benefits and advantages included as standard. With the Vogue range, as with their other ranges, Hamilton offers comprehensive dimming solutions with Mains, LV and LED dimming, complete product and Grid options including the company’s award winning LEDstat intelligent LED dimmer.

Mix and match
These plates also feature multimedia options including Euro modules, which fit into euro plates compatible for audio and visual/TV. Bespoke Grid solutions are another option with 1 to 8 gang plates and full range of modules (switches, neons, key switches) suitable for residential and commercial use coming as standard. USB charging in switched 1 gang and 2 gang sockets will also be available.

Nothing left to chance
Hamilton has really thought of everything: from individually bagging products which protects them right up until installation, to its ‘signature’ orange modules on the back, which make them easier to see when installing in dark areas. Double pole sockets for peace of mind also come as standard so installers can fit and simply forget as do dual earth terminals for high integrity earthing. The attention to detail goes right down to ensuring fixing screws are secured to the back of each plate so they don’t get lost in transit.

Quality is a given!
Vogue, like all Hamilton product, is rigorously quality tested. Hamilton’s plate finishes undergo both destructive and non-destructive testing. They are put through many processes to test corrosion proof, scratch proof and the like. All of Hamilton’s switched sockets are ASTA approved.

For further information on Hamilton’s full range of products and services, please visit: hamilton-litestat.com

Construction work has begun on Swinton Park’s £5.5 million Country Club and Spa, near Masham in North Yorkshire. Keighley-based contractors, RN Wooler & Co Ltd, aim to complete the first phase of building by November 2015, comprising the restoration of workshops and garden buildings that will accommodate a new 40-seat conservatory restaurant. The second phase of the 2,700m2 development will realise a new, contemporary wing that will include a generous indoor swimming pool, six treatment rooms, three heat experiences, rasul, wellness pool and full fitness facilities.

The Spa will be open to Swinton Park and Swinton Bivouac guests, day visitors and club members whilst the Country Club will afford access to activities on the wider 20,000 acre Swinton Estate including cycling, walking, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, golf, falconry and riding.

Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, Proprietor of Swinton Park says, “This development is an important milestone in our long-term vision for Swinton Park and we welcome the challenge of a project of this scale, which is the culmination of a long, meticulous design and planning process.”

Marriott International is pleased to announce the expansion of its global portfolio with the anticipated July opening of the Taipei Marriott Hotel, the first Marriott Hotel in Taiwan. The largest integrated destinational complex in Taipei, the Taipei Marriott Hotel offers a wide range of travel and leisure experiences for locals and visitors alike, including a five-star 320-room luxury hotel, modern convention centre, high-end shopping mall and luxury apartments. Moreover, with a lush, green landscape that envelopes much of the hotel’s property, the Taipei Marriott Hotel is a serene and tranquil oasis of luxury within the bustling city.The contemporary Taipei Marriott Hotel offers 320 well-appointed guest rooms and suites as well as four distinct restaurants and a lounge with a stylish, sophisticated design that reflects the local culture and tradition while also showcasing technology and creativity. With a prime location on the north bank of the Keelung River, the Taipei Marriott Hotel offers un-obscured panoramic views of Taipei City from each guest room.

Perfect for business and leisure travellers, the Taipei Marriott Hotel is conveniently located in the booming Dazhi District, the capital’s new commercial hub, just 10 minutes from Songshan International Airport and five minutes from the Neihu Technology Park. In addition, the MRT Jiannan Rd. station, the beautiful Mt. Jiannan Trail and the Miramar Shopping Centre are short walks from the hotel. Finally, the Taipei Marriott also enjoys the distinction of being the closest five-star hotel to the National Palace Museum, a favourite cultural attraction.

A Modern, Green Oasis in the Heart of Taipei City
Taipei Marriott Hotel features a striking, contemporary design that is softened by a lush, green landscape. Modern glass structural walls are offset with earth tone palates and natural materials, creating expansive areas that capture the sunlight. At the heart of the hotel is the ground floor lobby, where tall, arched doorways with brass linings create a dynamic, yet inviting atmosphere and modern and traditional elements are skilfully fused.

One of the most striking elements of the Taipei Marriott Hotel is the pervasive use of lush greenery, part of Marriott’s “Green Hotel Development” initiative. Indigenous shrubbery and flowering plants are found throughout the hotel grounds and, like a botanical garden, are interspersed with pieces of art and sitting areas. In the centre of the landscape is “Butterflies,” a monumental aluminium sculpture by Spainaird Manolo Valdes, which is inspired by the nearby butterfly biosphere reserve on Mt. Jiannan. The sculpture is the artist’s tribute to Taiwan, known as “The Butterfly Kingdom,” and serves as a tribute to nature and the arts.

Inspirational Meetings & Special Events
The Taipei Marriott Hotel offers the largest state-of-the-art convention center in Taipei, with 3,000 square meters of pillarless, flexible space that can be transformed into up to 12 meeting spaces, as well as an elegant 1,260 square-meter Grand Ballroom – the largest at a Taiwan hotel. From large conferences to intimate board meetings, Taipei Marriott is the ideal locale, offering the latest audio-visual innovations and access to gourmet catering and expert event planning. For the most memorable weddings in Taipei, the Garden Villa located on the top floor of the conference center offers direct access to a beautiful rooftop garden and a charming chapel.

Destination Dining
Taipei Marriott Hotel offers five distinct restaurants and lounges with an international selection of cuisine to please the most sophisticated palates from around the world. The Lobby Lounge offers all-day bites and drinks along with free WiFi – the perfect place to hang out and work or socialize with friends and colleagues. Also on the Lobby level, and surrounded by a beautiful garden, the Garden Kitchen offers all-day dining with Asian-inspired Western fare served semi-buffet style, offering guests the choice of a variety of light dishes or made-to-order entrées. On Level 2, Mac’s Teppan skilfully showcases Japanese Teppanyaki, Chinese and Western cuisine at live cooking stations.

The spirit of Taiwanese hospitality is highlighted in the Marriott’s signature Chinese restaurant, The Dining Place, on Level 3. In an elegant setting, guests are treated to a delicious variety of Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Private dining rooms are available for special occasions.

On the 20th floor, Oxy Bar & Grill serves up gourmet grilled cuisine accompanied by the stunning view of Taipei City. Oxy’s open air terrace lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful sunset while sipping cocktails. Inge, on the 21st floor, is Taipei’s top whiskey bar, offering more than 200 varieties of private collection whiskeys and spectacular city views. Inge is the perfect place to bring business associates and friends for a relaxing drink.

Relax & Rejuvenate
Stay sharp and fit at the Taipei Marriott Hotel’s SPA, located on the 19th floor. Relax with a menu of luxurious personalized spa treatments, or re-energize after a long day of work at the state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, including a rooftop swimming pool.

With plans for a grand opening at the end of summer, Apricot Hotel has opened its doors for business amid the heart of Vietnam’s cultural and political capital, paying homage to art created by the nation’s master painters and contemporary up and comers.With sweeping views of the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s quaint Old Quarter at its doorstep, the small luxury five-star hotel’s features include 123 neo-classical rooms, two restaurants, a lobby lounge and cafe, rooftop bar, heated rooftop swimming pool, meeting facilities, spa and fitness centre.

Akin to a large-scale gallery, Apricot Hotel showcases more than 600 original artworks, with the lobby, corridors and rooms adorned with an array of original and valuable artworks by the nation’s most popular painters ranging from large masterpieces and sculptures to watercolours and sketches.

Among the hotel’s broad spectrum of artworks, highlights by master painters include Nguyễn Dung’s Hát Ả Đào (Traditional Folk Song Singers) with its earthy colours, Mai Thứ’s poignant Thiếu Nữ (Young Girl), and Phan Kế An’s Nhớ Một Chiều Tây Băc (Recalling One Late Afternoon in Tay Bac) that subtly hints at the heroism of Vietnamese troops to a dramatic mountainous backdrop during the French-Vietnamese war.

Artists Bùi Hữu Hùng and Hồng Việt Dũng lead the charge on the contemporary front with bold, golden-hued Nhã Nhạc (Royal Elegant Music) and Rừng Cọ (Palm Forest) respectively, with the latter work’s muted tones bringing depth to a scene seemingly devoid of human influence except for a miniature boat in the foreground.

“Art is a gateway to the deepest, most profound depths of any culture,” said Steve Tan, the hotel’s general manager. “At the same time we’re providing a stationary experience of accommodation, we’re going to take guests on an incredible journey through the history of Vietnamese art and culture.”

Steeped in French colonial history, the 10-story Apricot Hotel building has experienced a new lease on life since undergoing a major revamp resulting in a classic meets modern design. It was formerly the Phú Gia Hotel, where the city’s movers and shakers began gathering since the 1920s.

In addition to five categories of rooms and suites aptly named “Sketch”, “Canvas”, “Gallery”, “Masterpiece” and “Studio”, the hotel’s mezzanine “L’Artiste” restaurant boasts an open-style kitchen and menus in the design of an artist’s sketchbook while “A’telier”, located in the hotel lobby, serves a selection of teas from across the globe.

The roof-top fitness centre’s floor-to-ceiling glass walls make way for a panoramic view of the lake and its legendary Turtle Tower, while the “Spa L’Art” spa centre lets guests indulge in a host of services including facials and spa and wellness packages.

“If we liken Hoan Kiem Lake to a stunning ring, our hotel aspires to be the gemstone atop that ring; Apricot Hotel is luxurious yet homely, intimate and cosy with personal butlers and bespoke services including dining in a private garden for certain room categories,” said Tan.

Hilton Worldwide and Syncept Investment Group Co., Ltd. recently announced the development of the first Embassy by Hilton in the Asia Pacific. The hotel will be located on the resort island of Hainan in the city of Bo’ao, China.WATG Singapore has been selected as the lead architect for this flagship property. With a long collaborative working relationship with Hilton and a strong understanding of the Hainan hospitality market, WATG is positioned with the experience to execute a successful new destination for Syncept Investment Group and Hilton Worldwide.

The signing event was hosted by Mr. Zhang Weike Chairman of Syncept Investment Group Co., Ltd., and special guests included Hilton’s Mr. Bruce McKenzie, senior vice president, operations – Greater China and Mongolia. Also in attendance was Dave Moore, senior vice president and chairman of the board of directors at WATG. Moore has been an integral part of WATG’s growth in the Asia Pacific and currently manages the Singapore office.

“We are thrilled to be working with Syncept Investment Group and Hilton Worldwide on the development of the first Embassy by Hilton in Asia Pacific,” says Moore. “As a firm we have worked with Hilton for more than 30 years and we look forward to being a part of the visioning and growth of the Embassy brand.”The Embassy by Hilton will be catering to the domestic and international traveler and be situated to take advantage the special environment in Bo’ao. “The introduction of this new brand opens unique opportunities to bring a new and fresh experience to the Hainan hospitality market. It’s about doing great design that will focus on guests and their experiences throughout the resort. We look forward to working with Syncept Investment Group and Hilton to redefine hospitality in Hainan,” added Moore.

Powering ahead in dynamic markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced the opening of Aloft South Beach. Located in Miami Beach, Florida, the adaptive re-use Aloft hotel features 235 spacious, loft-like rooms, a buzzing social atmosphere and innovative brand programming in a scenic lakefront setting. Developed by JMH Development and Madden Real Estate Ventures and managed by Sage Hospitality, Aloft South Beach has transformed the 1960’s-era Motel Ankara and includes a new eight-story tower. Aloft South Beach offers stunning waterfront views and access to Lake Pancoast and the Collins Canal, which wrap around the property. Just one block from Miami Beach, the new Aloft hotel is just minutes from the world-renowned South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Centre, several art galleries, the Bass Museum of Art and numerous night clubs, restaurants and boutiques. Hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, roof deck lounge, 24-hour fitness centre and 2,349 square feet of flexible meeting space ideal for both business meetings and social gatherings. Fast and free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel.

The Aloft brand’s innovative and exclusive initiatives set it apart from the competition. Aloft Hotels recently announced the launch of SPG Keyless—an evolution of Aloft’s Smart Check-in— the hospitality industry’s first mobile, keyless entry system allowing guests to use their smart phone as a key. The technology is rolling out to all Aloft, Element and W Hotels Worldwide by year’s end. This forward-thinking initiative is part of the brand’s innovative DNA. Additionally, every Aloft Hotel around the world offers live, free access to local emerging artists and some of the hottest bands with Live at Aloft Hotels programming at the W XYZ® bars.

“We’re delighted to open this unique, stylish Aloft hotel in South Beach,” said Jason Halpern, principal in JMH Development, who has a track record of restoring historic structures. “Through this project, we were able to breathe new life into a historic South Beach building while simultaneously creating an aesthetically appealing new hotel in an unbeatable location.”

“Aloft South Beach will become a favourite of both travellers and locals,” said Mitchell Hochberg principal of Madden Real Estate Ventures. “The W XYZ bar, the pool overlooking Lake Pancoast, and the outdoor roof deck lounge create a unique fun environment that captures what South Beach is all about.”

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of the new-build 120-room Staybridge Suites® Seattle-Fremont hotel in the Seattle (Washington) neighbourhood of Fremont. This unique community, known as the “Centre of the Universe,” is home to art, boutiques and restaurants located alongside newcomers in the tech industry. Business travellers will be conveniently located to the University of Washington, Facebook’s new offices on Dexter Avenue and major technology companies including Adobe and Google.Robert Radomski, Vice President, Brand Management, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® Brands said: “We are thrilled to now offer the home-like and community living experience that the Staybridge Suites brand is known for to those who are visiting the Fremont area. The hotel’s location will attract a mix of leisure weekend travellers and long term guests in the tech industry, making it ideal for the Staybridge Suites brand.”

The new property offers well-designed spacious guestrooms which include a mix of studio and one-and two-bedroom/two-bathroom suites, along with more than 1,550 square feet of meeting space and a spacious 2,000 square foot rooftop deck overlooking the city. Amenities such as a complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet and evening reception, daily housekeeping, guest laundry room, fitness centre, indoor pool, 24-hour business centre and outdoor living room with barbecue and fire pit are available for all guests.

Vicky Miron, General Manager said: “We believe the unique offerings of the Staybridge Suites brand are a strong fit for this market. Summer is one of the best times of year to visit Seattle because of the mild weather and cooler temperatures. We look forward to accommodating these guests while they see everything the city has to offer.”

The hotel, located at 3926 Aurora Avenue North, is owned and managed by Olympic Hospitality, LLC.

Gallery Direct’s Frank Hudson catalogue includes 10 individually styled bedroom collections. Designed and created to suit different lifestyles and interiors, the range offers beds to suit all tastes and styles of room.James Hudson, Business Development Director – Furniture, commented “The catalogue really does offer a fantastic choice of products, so there’s sure to be something to appeal to everyone – from the Hartwick, a modern take on a classic-four post bed, to the contemporary Annecy to the classic Louis XV. Couple this with Frank Hudson’s usual high quality standards and we have a range we are incredibly proud of.”

To complement the stunning beds, Gallery offer a beautiful collection of soft furnishings, including quilt cover sets, cushions and throws. Business Development Director – Textiles, Jayne Zalega told us “We designed our range of soft furnishings using only the finest quality fabrics and impeccable attention to detail, ensuring the collection is produced to the highest standards. Our 3 inspiring brands each have a different look, to add the perfect finishing touch to any bedroom.”

“For a natural, rustic feel, try the Kilburn & Scott range which features a range of luxurious tactile fabrics. The Parisian House brand features a range of ‘timeless classics’ in a soft and elegant colour palette. Or for more modern designs and vibrant colours, the Gallery Home brand offers ‘on-trend’ statement pieces.”

All in all, with their wonderful beds and beautiful linens, Gallery really have got beds covered!

For more information, please contact Gallery Direct via their website: www.gallerydirect.co.uk

Inspired by the London skyline, the Crane Desk Lamp from Chelsom is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available as a Floor Lamp, the Crane range features a warm white LED light source that allows diffused light to emit from a slim arm which rotates 180 degrees. The LED is recessed along the full length of the arm providing a great spread of light with no glare ensuring the optimum light output for reading and working. The driver is housed in the geometric base which also sports a colour co-ordinated metal push switch to complement the finish of the lamp.

Pictured here in Satin Black with Polished Chrome, the fitting is also available in Polished Chrome in addition to a number of alternative finish options available to special order for minimum quantities.

To contact Chelsom, please visit their website: www.chelsom.co.uk

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Element Suzhou Science and Technology Town in Suzhou, China. Owned by Suzhou Science and Technology Town Kexin Cultural Tourism Development Co., LTD., the new Element hotel is set to offer healthy, active travellers a smart and sustainable stay, designed to fuel a balanced life while on the road. Element Suzhou Science and Technology Town features 188 rooms and suites. Guests can work, play, or relax in the spacious, smart and modern guestrooms, all of which offer oversized windows for natural light. Each room comes with a well-equipped energy-efficient kitchen; and amenities such as the plush signature Heavenly® Beds, spa-inspired baths and separate invigorating rain showers and all natural bath amenities. With light-filled public areas and a calming atmosphere, Element hotels employ a natural colour palette, giving each hotel an organic openness that matches the architecture and weightless feeling of the space.

As Starwood’s eco-innovation lab, each room also features a work space and high-tech office and entertainment equipment, with complimentary internet access and a one-stop connectivity solution that allows guests to hook up portable electronics to their in-room TV. SPG Keyless Check-In – the hospitality industry’s first mobile, keyless entry system that allows guests to use their smartphone as a key is also available at Element Suzhou Science and Technology Town. The hotel also offers 1,200 square meters of flexible meeting space with modular fast & free WiFi throughout.

Recognizing that whole living is more of a lifestyle than a trend, Element Hotels have re-imagined extended stay by setting a new standard for life on the road. Guest can refuel for the day ahead at Salon, an all-day dining restaurant, or enjoy a variety of traditional local, Huaiyang and authentic Cantonese cuisine at the well-designed private rooms. At the Relax evening reception, guests can wind down over a selection of savoury wine, food and beverage pairings. The 24/7 self-serve pantry Restore offers healthy options and unique delights for every taste. Enjoy a bite with friends or colleagues in the whole living area or tap into your culinary skills by whipping up a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen in your guest room.

Staying on the move is easy with the hotel’s state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness centre, an indoor saline swimming pool as well as complimentary bikes for rent, which encourages guest to explore the nearby sights, while staying healthy and active.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in conjunction with Miami-based development group Robert Finvarb Companies and its partner David Martins has recently announced the opening of Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room lifestyle hotel bringing the first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel to Miami Beach, and the second Hyatt Centric property worldwide.Renowned architect Kobi Karp uses the local culture of South Beach as inspiration for the design of Hyatt Centric South Beach – a striking, 10-story glass tower that sits above a historic building façade, blending the city’s Art Deco roots with modern aesthetics. Protruding horizontal windows, which Karp describes as “bulging eyes,” are just one of the unique architectural elements that make Hyatt Centric South Beach distinctive. Contemporary furnishings and carefully selected artwork by local gallerist Dina Mitrani define the hotel’s calm and inviting interiors, while floor-to-ceiling windows offer a luminous view of the hustle and bustle outside the hotel. Public spaces showcase an eclectic art series entitled “El Peso de las Cosas” (The Weight of Things) conveying what featured artist Marina Font describes as “the bridge that connects experiences to memories.”

Upon arrival, guests are led to a central lobby lounge on the third floor where they can enjoy handcrafted signature cocktails at the bar and browse through the hotel’s curated book collection in The Corner. Outside is a stunning, open-air deck featuring a swimming pool where guests can leisurely soak up the Miami sun on lush lounge chairs or unwind in shaded cabanas. The hotel also offers a distinctive indoor-outdoor lobby on the third floor with public spaces available for guests to recharge and socialize.

Located in close proximity to South Beach’s iconic attractions, such as the Convention Center, Bass Museum, New World Center, and world-class shopping on Lincoln Road, Hyatt Centric South Beach places guests at the epicentre of the dynamic “Magic City.”

Hyatt Centric South Beach features a Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant, DECK sixteen, offering a locally sourced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the talented Executive Chef William Milian at the helm of the kitchen. Additional food and beverage amenities include pool and beach service and Hyatt Centric’s signature restaurant-to-room dispatch service, which delivers selected menu items and cocktail kits in 20 minutes or less.

The hotel also offers a unique roster of conveniences including a fitness centre and a number of off-site amenities, such as custom-designed bicycles and specially priced services at the famed exhale spa, where luxury spa services and award-winning fitness programs are at the tip of guests’ fingers.

In addition to catering to leisure travellers, Hyatt Centric South Beach also offers business guests a stylish boardroom on the second floor for meetings. The hotel allows for convenient connectivity with complimentary wireless Internet throughout the property and a state-of-the-art Bluetooth enabled TV systems with full audio and visual services.

Harlequin’s successful collaboration with Bedeck, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of luxury bedlinen, continues with the launch of more stunning designs for A/W15.Adapted from three eye-catching designs in Harlequin’s recent fabric and wallcovering collections, the bedlinen comes over a range of four sizes of duvet cover (single, double, king and super king) with coordinating pillowcases and accessorised with
throws and cushions.

Paradise: Depicting a mouthwatering design from this spring’s Amazilia collection, Paradise is a loosely-painted, artistic interpretation of tropical flora and fauna, digitally printed for maximum impact. The duvet cover features a flamboyant allover tropical motif in a choice of two vibrant colourways: ‘lagoon’ and ‘flamingo’. It has a plain reverse and flat piping. There are two complementary oxford pillowcases: one featuring the tropical floral motif with a plain reverse and flat piping, whilst the other has a coloured, embroidered edge on a white ground.

Paradise is digitally-printed onto a gloriously soft, 200 thread count, 100% cotton sateen, whilst the embroidered pillowcase is on 180 thread count 100% cotton percale. The selection is completed by two striking cushions. One is a 50 x 30cm linen boudoir pillow, featuring the Amazilia hummingbird digitally printed in multi-colours and offset with a green flange. The other is in the same size and fabric, but with a stripe & zig zag pattern and a plain reverse, accented with a coloured flange at each end.

Bahia: Specially designed for the A/W15 bedlinen collection, Bahia depicts an allover horizontal stripe on the front of the duvet cover in fresh tones of lime, aqua and indigo. The reverse features a widely-spaced horizontal stripe, as does the housewife pillowcase, whilst the oxford pillowcase has vertical stripes on both sides. They are all printed onto 200 thread count 100% cotton sateen. Bahia is accompanied by a 140 x 200cm 100% cotton knitted throw and 45cm square knitted cushion, both of which have an allover geometric pattern and a plain border on all four sides. There is an additional 45cm square 100% linen cushion embroidered with multi-coloured motifs on the front, a plain reverse and navy piping.

Katsura: Based on a design in the Momentum Wallcoverings 3 collection, Katsura depicts a shadowy and ethereal tree in ‘topaz’ on the front of the duvet cover, with an allover texture printed reverse, piped in indigo. There is a choice of two oxford pillowcases, one featuring trees and a plain reverse with indigo piping, the other in the allover texture on both sides with topaz stitching. They are all printed on 200 thread count, 100% cotton sateen. The Katsura cushion is 50 x 30cm, with broken navy horizontal lines embroidered onto a pure linen base with a plain linen reverse and piped in navy. These are complemented by a navy 170 x 220cm throw featuring a dash pattern, quilted in a diamond motif.

Paradise, Bahia and Katsura will be launched nationwide in July 2015 and will be available via a network of selected stockists.

For details of stockists throughout the UK, please call Bedeck on 0845 603 0861.

During Clerkenwell Design Week, Morgan launched a new collection, Kyoto, and unveiled additions to the popular Metro and Manhattan original seating ranges.KYOTO Collection

The Kyoto linear bench system, inspired by Japanese gardens and bridges, is a new collection designed by Morgan studio. The Kyoto benches overlap at either 90 degrees or 20 degree offset to create asymmetric, reception area seating compositions.

The benches encourage you to take a less direct route from A to B, pause, sit and take in your surroundings from a new perspective as you would in a Japanese garden. The intersections are defined by floating table tops.

The 10 Kyoto compositions available can be specified in contrasting fabrics, with tables available in finishes from timber and Formica to glass and Carrara marble; giving the designer the scope to compose a bold graphic statement or opt for a more tranquil tonal palette.

METRO 135, 130RB & 130SKB

The Metro collection, designed by Katerina Zachariades, is growing with the addition of three playful new designs. Hide and seek in the new 135 high back lounge chair; this acts as an upholstered booth echoing the bold organic lines characteristic of the Metro collection.

Fully upholstered sides with wings provide acoustic screening and offer refuge from the surroundings. They also provide the opportunity to contrast fabrics.

Already offered with a timber and metal swivel base, the Metro 130 lounge chair is now available with a wire sled (130SKB) and timber & wire frame rocking base (130RB); available in a powder coated finish with beech, oak or walnut species timber.

MANHATTAN Work Booth

Responding to the changing nature of the workplace, the new Manhattan M1High Back designed by Katerina Zachariades expands on the popular modular seating collection to facilitate flexible working.

Combining a comfortable sit with acoustic screens and pivoting laptop table, the Manhattan Work booth can be specified with either a power socket or wireless Aircharge®port, making it the perfect spot to make a quick phone call, write a report or grab a working lunch.

The modular nature of the Manhattan collection lends itself to bold fabric combinations, and is available with a steel leg or show wood leg detail.

For more information about Morgan, visit www.morganfurniture.co.uk.

Sage Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading hotel development and management companies is proud to unveil the plans for the Logan, Philadelphia’s Hotel. The highly anticipated project has officially begun its transformation and is slated to début this fall, 2015 and will be part of Curio – A collection by Hilton. Dawson Design Associates is responsible for the full scope renovation of the property, working with Host Hotels & Resorts, and Sage Hospitality, who will manage the hotel. The Logan will reopen its doors and introduce an art inspired interpretation on Modern Luxury, a contrast to the traditional décor associated with its predecessor, the former Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.The Logan hotel will be named to honour James Logan and further celebrates the Logan Square location. Logan was one of the most respected men of his generation in colonial Pennsylvania. A dedicated and influential statesman, philosopher, diplomat and scholar, James Logan represents a commitment to this new hotel’s way of living: serving the public, taking action to better society and pursuing life with unrelenting intellectual and cultural curiosity. James Logan will represent the soul of Philadelphia’s hotel and he’s inspired an innovative, brave and creative approach to hospitality provided in this soon to be transformed location.

“When the doors re-open, Philadelphia can expect something truly unique, a hotel they will be extremely proud of,” said Walter Isenberg, President and CEO of Sage Hospitality. “Everything about this transformation is inspired by the city, its people, its magic and grit. The Logan will be something that visitors and locals don’t just think of as a hotel, but as Philadelphia’s favourite place to be. Guests will not want to leave and Philadelphians will want to be there.”

Renovations to the building will leave it almost unrecognisable, transformed in an artful, curated manner. Throughout the lobby and first floor, lighter pastels will give way to dramatic deep ocean blues, metal and stone more often associated with sculpture than Monet. Guest rooms and suites will feature entirely new moods, made possible by newly designed floor to ceiling interiors. Meeting and banquet space, along with an all new ballroom, perfect for weddings and special events, will offer fresh designs, suited for modern meetings, innovative weddings and Philadelphia’s most celebrated galas. New catering menus will offer a vibrant culinary experience combining historical service levels with modern menu offerings.

On the lower level, dramatic, energizing and soothing colour palates will create an equally inspiring landscape for a new spa and fitness centre. And, in maybe the most dramatic change in space, a rooftop lounge will open in the spring of 2016 offering Philadelphians and guests the chance to enjoy the great outdoors overlooking the cultural epicentre of the City of Brotherly Love.

Adjacent to the hotel will be a modern farm-to-table steakhouse. Denver-based Sage Restaurant Group will introduce Urban Farmer – Philadelphia’s Steakhouse to the local community. This will be the third outpost of their award-winning and nationally recognized Urban Farmer in Portland, OR, which focuses on serving local, organically sourced food from the region’s farmers, ranchers and foragers. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

“Every aspect of Urban Farmer in Philadelphia will be custom tailored and pay homage to the people who live, work and play in Philadelphia. From the look and feel of the restaurant to the locally sourced offerings that are served there”, explains Sage Restaurant Group Co-Founder, Peter Karpinski.

The Logan is located at One Logan Square, nearby to America’s first botanical garden, zoo and permanent theatre as well as world class art collections, museums and other attractions. The Liberty Bell Centre and Independence Hall are nearby, as well as many local Philadelphia cultural favourites.

LUX* Resorts & Hotels has announced the opening of its second LUX* Tea Horse Road property in Benzilan, China, set to open its doors in October 2015.Inspired by one of the greatest journeys of all time and the majestic surroundings of the Greater Shangri-La region, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has announced the opening of its second boutique hotel along the LUX* Tea Horse Road circuit, at the core of the sundrenched valley of Benzilan in the Yunnan province.

Located at the centre of what was once a strategic post along the ancient trade route, LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan welcomes luxury travellers making their way to the sacred glaciers of the Meili Snow Mountains to its spacious Tibetan-inspired 30 rooms and suites, the signature Café LUX* and the river view all-day dining restaurant. The mountain retreat offers unparalleled views of the snow-capped peaks of Baima Snow Mountains, surrounded by tranquil Tibetan villages at the shores of the Yangtze River.

Due to its mild altitude ensuring year-round warm temperatures, LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan confidently sets itself as the perfect place to explore the surrounding glaciers on tailor-made hikes, mushroom-picking missions or discovering hidden mountain trails and authentic local experiences with genuine Tibetan hosts. For those in need of more than physical rejuvenation, the LUX* team are on hand to arrange ad-hoc visits to the local monasteries, where private audiences with the resident monks aim to nurture the mind, spirit and body.

Bringing its award-winning “Lighter, Brighter” formula to China, LUX* Resorts & Hotels epitomises the essence of “travel light and experience in depth” by introducing a set of Reasons To Go LUX* exclusively dedicated to LUX* Tea Horse Road. The renowned Mamma Aroma embraces the locale by presenting a Tibetan roseroot-flavored set of amenities; movies are screened under the starry skies of the Snow Mountains or framed by the rolling roofs of ancient towns, and Café LUX* presents a unique selection of Yunnan coffee blends, both in Lijiang and Benzilan. At each property, guests will find a LUX* vintage telephone to call home, free of charge, in the library.

LUX* Tea Horse Road links Benzilan to its sister property in Lijiang with an expertly-designed route that follows the original path of the ancient tea trading route. At the core of the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Lijiang, a journey that starts with a cup of traditional Pu’er tea and continues towards the mountains of Shangri-La promises to unveil some of the most untouched natural wonders of the area. “We are excited to launch LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan” comments Henry Niu, General Manager of LUX* Tea Horse Road; “and we are confident that this property will become the destination retreat of the region.”

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, mixes timeless designs with an array of textiles to bring together its finest upholstery creations into one collection – Wellington.Wellington’s upholstery collection for domestic and contract use is the perfect complement to City Chic, which brings together a rich array of interior fabrics, reflecting the lavish glitz and glamour reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

The 27-design collection includes opulent woven jacquards in velvet and chenille, cool linen, wool and faux leather. Its extensive colour palette ranges from evergreen tones of grey and taupe to vibrant statement shades of Indigo, fuchsia and purple.

For those who want the very latest in style and trends, highlights from the collection include Erasmus, a woven dobby comprising 58% cotton, 22% viscose, 10% PA and 10% linen and is available in a range of six colours. It has a natural linen appearance and feel and incorporates a broad herringbone strip in matt and metallic yarns.

Cobra is a woven jacquard comprising 55% acryl, 25% polyester and 20% viscose and features an intricate allover pattern on a subtle metallic look background. It is available in a range of five colours.

Focus is a woven jacquard comprising 35% polyester, 30% viscose-chenille, 20% cotton and 15% viscose available in a range of 15 colours. The luxurious chenille setting is complemented by sophisticated stripes giving it a timeless elegance.

Norberto is a sumptuous jacquard woven velvet comprising of 54% acryl, 30% polyester, 15% viscose and 1% cotton and comes in a range of eight colours. The soft velvet background is covered in contemporary multi-coloured polka-dots.

David Harris, managing director of Kobe UK, said: “This exciting collection has been specially put together with today’s upholstery in mind, many of which are suitable for severe contract usage, offering a versatile and timeless elegance to any interior setting.”

Cobra, Erasmus, Focus and Norberto can all be supplied with a domestic and contract upholstery back coating. All Kobe’s upholstery fabrics offer exceptional durability, scoring highly on the Martindale Rub Test.

Click here to contact KOBE UK via their website: www.en.kobe.eu

Marriott International’s Courtyard by Marriott brand has opened two new properties in Europe; Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Gdynia, Poland. Both properties will operate under a franchise agreement with Scandinavian Hospitality Management and will showcase the brand’s new European design, which focuses on blending technology and style.To meet the needs of business travellers, the European Courtyard Hotel design combines business functionality with a spacious, uncluttered style. Travellers can enjoy appealing and convenient food and drink options 24 hours a day and the dynamic lobby spaces feature free Wifi, flexible seating and smart, inspiring interior design that welcomes and invigorates guests. An interactive GoBoard® screen provides up to the minute news, weather and local information so guests are always in touch.

Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas is in the business district Amsterdam Zuidoost, just 13 minutes train journey from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and 10 minutes on the metro from the city centre.

The 175-room property comprises 21 Premium and 154 Standard rooms, all of which have 42-inch Smart LED TV and complimentary Wifi. Six meeting rooms have latest AV, high speed Wifi access and natural light. The largest meeting room has capacity for 140 guests.

Courtyard Gdynia Waterfront offers 200 rooms – 134 Premium, 54 Standard, 11 Business, and one suite with views over the sea. A large, moveable desk, ergonomic chair, 40-inch LCD HD TV and a laptop sized safe along with complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel allows guests to tailor their working environment to their requirements.

The hotel has nine meeting rooms including a 491 sq. meter ballroom which can be divided into four areas with a foyer and adjacent terrace boasting a BBQ and picnic area.

GåRD Nordic Kitchen will serve freshly prepared food in both hotels, inspired by traditional Scandinavian recipes. The hotel’s restaurants are designed to attract local business as well as hotel guests and ensure a lively and energising atmosphere.

The Fish Hotel is the newest boutique hotel to land on the Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds. You might call it a boutique hotel; you might call it a village-style retreat in the heart of a parkland estate; you might even call it the gateway to a world of outdoor adventure. Throughout the hotel’s restaurant you can see our beautifully crafted A041 dining chairs, from our Rewind Collection. These chairs can be sprayed in a variety of colour finishes, which can suit any interior space.Bespoke Designs – An eclectic mix

Style Matters have produced a wide variety of seating, ranging from large, comfy armchairs to stylish dining chairs.

Working alongside Hannah Lohan our furniture was designed to fit perfectly in the light, bright and supremely welcoming space, which includes subtle hints of local history.

Click here to contact Style Matters via their website: stylematters.co.uk

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has announced the début of its iconic brand in India with the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015. Owned by Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Ltd., the Palladium Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive rebranding and will soon fly the St. Regis flag, bringing bespoke luxury and refined elegance to the city of Mumbai. Located in Lower Parel, one of the most prestigious addresses in the city, the hotel combines timeless sophistication with modern luxury and is a befitting début for the St. Regis brand in this fast growing market. Located in the sophisticated Lower Parel area, less than half an hour drive from Chhatrapati Shivaji International & Domestic Airport terminals in Mumbai and a quick and easy drive across the iconic Worli Sea Link, the hotel will offer easy access to upscale restaurants and pubs, premium office space, chic boutiques and luxury real estate. Adjoining the hotel is the famous Palladium, the only luxury retail shopping center in the city which houses some of the world’s most celebrated luxury brands.

The 38-story St. Regis Mumbai will feature 386 well-appointed guest rooms, including 60 suites. The hotel’s sophisticated culinary offerings will include an all-day dining restaurant featuring a wide range of gourmet selections from around the world, four specialty restaurants, a club lounge, and three bars. Guests will be able to indulge in the legendary world renowned Bloody Mary cocktail, born at the flagship St. Regis New York hotel in the early 1900s.

Other leisure facilities include a swimming pool and a fitness center. For meetings and events, the hotel will offer over 5,200 square meters of unrivalled event space including a 4200-square-meter grand ballroom.

The St. Regis Mumbai will join a growing portfolio of Starwood hotels in India where the company currently operates 43 hotels, with an additional 37 hotels in the pipeline. Starwood is India’s largest luxury and upper upscale hospitality company. In addition to The St. Regis Mumbai, the company is set to debut more new hotels in the next two years including W Retreat & Spa Goa, The Westin Kolkata, Sheraton Hyderabad, Le Meridien Nagpur and Aloft New Delhi Aerocity.

Style Matters’ latest collection is simplistic in design, yet highly practical. Durable build, contemporary design and flawless quality make the Scandinavian Collection one not to be missed. The Ponta lounge and Ponta dining chair are a perfect combination of beauty and utility, perfect for a whole variety of spaces.

Click here to contact Style Matters via their website: www.stylematters.co.uk

Following Autograph Collection’s announcement of the brand’s entry into Azerbaijan, Boulevard Hotel Baku and Intourist Hotel Baku have this month joined the collection of strikingly independent hotels. The properties, which are located in the enigmatic capital of Baku, account for two of Autograph Collection’s four hotels now present in Azerbaijan – with two luxurious hotels from the Shahdag Mountain Resort having joined the collection in December 2014. Named after the eponymous seafront walking promenade and set right at the Baku Bay, Boulevard Hotel Baku offers 818 charming rooms. Located in the heart of Baku White City district, along one of the main routes connecting the city centre with Heydar Aliyev International Airport, this hotel provides fantastic conference facilities, with the largest space on offer in Azerbaijan.

Boulevard Hotel features three restaurants, an executive lounge, and a magnificent 1,300 square metre ballroom – which provides natural daylight and state of the art audio-visual equipment. The Green House Kitchen is the hotel’s main restaurant, and serves a menu of Mediterranean cuisine that changes seasonally. Herbs and vegetables are sourced from the kitchen’s back garden, which also features a charcoal grill and wood-burning oven. The White City Lounge is an elegant social venue adjacent to the lobby of the hotel, offering a 24-hour service. Boulevard Hotel Baku’s a la carte restaurant, Black City Café, specializes in grilled and smoked comfort food from New York City.

The hotel’s conference centre features six multi-functional meeting rooms all equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. Boulevard Hotel’s wellness centre and gymnasium offers one of the most comprehensive facilities in Azerbaijan, with treatments provided by leading spa brand Elemis.

Located in the heart of Baku city and overlooking the waterfront boulevard, known as the National Park, Intourist Hotel Baku offers 150 alluring guest rooms and suites – most of which offer panoramic views directly over the Caspian Sea and Baku Boulevard. With close proximity to major attractions, the hotel offers superb connections throughout the city.

Intourist Hotel Baku revives an 80-year-old legacy, while bringing in the best of modern hospitality experiences with its elegant rooms and unique dining facilities. The hotel’s B&B Club restaurant, bar and lounge is located on the mezzanine floor and features an interactive open kitchen with wood-burning oven, semi-private dining areas and a beautiful green terrace overlooking the sea. The B&B Club hosts Baku’s first Bubbles Bar, offering over 30 different kinds of champagne and the largest selection of vodkas along with vintage spirits and wines.

Guests can take advantage of the Day Spa and Wellness area, which consists of a high-tech gym with panoramic sea views, saunas, steam baths, and two spa suites, each offering en-suite walk-in showers, vanity and changing areas, and closets. Intourist Hotel Baku offers a fully equipped multi-functional meeting space called Room 1934 with the adjacent Library area that can be converted into a private venue, serving tea, coffee and other refreshments. A designated business corner has two working desks and is conveniently located within the Library area just opposite the meeting room.

The vision behind the Autograph Collection is to offer an evolving group of passionately independent hotel experiences ranging from a 15-room boutique hunting lodge in the mountains of Colorado to a 19th century neoclassical palace in the majestic city of Prague. Exactly like nothing else, each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character and capacity to offer today’s modern traveller a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. While still relatively new, the distinct portfolio has proven to be a highly successful venture due to its discerning selection process and unique ability to create memories through enriching travel experiences.

Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels has recently attended a signing ceremony in Shanghai, announcing that a Rocco Forte hotel will open in Shanghai in 2018, constituting the group’s first move into the Asia Pacific market. Rocco Forte Hotels will partner with Longhua International to be part of the Longhua International Aviation Service Centre, a new urban complex in Shanghai’s Xuhui Riverside area known as West Bund. Rocco Forte Hotels will be the exclusive luxury international hotel provider to the project. The new modern area will span 7.2 hectares, with an overall floor space of 510,000 square metres, dedicated to business and government office spaces, retail and fashion outlets, cultural amenities such as theatres, and other beautifully landscaped recreational spaces.

Rocco Forte Hotels have been selected by the founders, Longhua International, who have praised the unique family run managerial approach and the group’s distinctive approach to service.

The hotel, which is yet to be named, will take over the top 15 floors of the tallest building of the development and will include around 280 rooms and suites, all with beautiful views of the city. There will be three different restaurants, each with its own identity and speciality, led by Lydia Forte, Sir Rocco’s daughter and Director of Food and Beverage for the hotel group. The hotel will also feature a Rocco Forte spa and health offering complete with a swimming pool. A grand ballroom will host extensive events, launches and conferences. These will all be framed by large public spaces, with design overseen by Olga Polizzi, Director of Design of Rocco Forte Hotels.

The news follows the recent announcement of Rocco Forte Hotels’ expansion, with Sir Rocco revealing his intention to double the number of hotels in the group over the next five years. The existing ten hotels in the collection are largely European based, an area where the group will continue to concentrate, as well as branching further afield to the Middle East.

The Assila Hotel and Residence will open in the heart of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, later in 2015. The hotel will offer 146 rooms, 62 suites and 94 serviced apartments, as well as four restaurant concepts, spa and 25 metre roof top pool.

Lano Flooring Solutions is well regarded for providing hospitality locations across the globe with beautiful carpets that perform faultlessly and which are backed by impeccable service and its new website is now showcasing the best the Belgian carpet powerhouse has to offer.Featuring classic and new collections such as Zen Design, Retro, Carve & Suite Concept and Satine, the website captures the diversity of Lano Flooring Solutions standard hospitality collections, as well as detailing semi-bespoke and custom programmes available from the manufacturer, known for innovative styles produced in state-of-the-art facilities.

With the new Precision Concept that delivers 12 on-trend designs each in four colourways available in just 15 working days from 50 square metres, along with the well-established Walk of Fame axminster, Suite and Carve tufted, Jaudon wilton, Cameleon chromojet and Colour Concept programmes, designers and specifiers are inundated with choice.

“Our new look website showcases the very best of hospitality carpet from Lano Flooring Solutions,” comments Heidi Debakker, Marketing Manager. “Featuring details on all our standard ranges that are ready to go for time sensitive projects, as well as wide-ranging bespoke and semi-bespoke possibilities, it goes to show that we hold a carpet solution for every size and shape of hospitality environment, from small guesthouse right up to hundred plus room hotels and cruise ships.”

With details on the design studio used for custom creations, the website at www.lano.com also features an extensive gallery and references section, cataloguing some of the manufacturer’s most prestigious works from projects throughout Europe in an incredibly diverse range of locations.

For further information, freephone 00800 5266 5266 or visit www.lano.com

HotelDesigns recently published an article on The New York EDITION in April this year, but upon receipt of more images, it’s worth another mention to highlight what has been done with the interiors of the iconic “clocktower” building in Madison Square Park, New York.“Luxury has a new address,” says Arne Sorenson CEO of Marriott International. “With the opening of our first EDITION hotel in New York City and the loving restoration of the century old Clocktower building, we have ushered in a new era of timeless hospitality.”

The interiors have been embraced, retained and restored where possible; of note, the dark wood on the walls and the floors on the second floor. However, to give the hotel that downtown New York feel, there are modern interpretations of elements that can be found in the grand mansions of Millionaire’s Row – such as the sculptural spiral staircase leading up to the second floor, and the 30ft-long hand forged blackened steel fireplace.

Continuing this subtle play of modern and period drama, the restaurant on the second floor combines three intimate dining rooms, a parlour and a library – separate spaces but seamlessly designed to form a whole.

An oasis from the outside world, the 273 guest rooms at The New York EDITION look out over Manhattan through the original windows fitted in the 1920s. Each room has a classic, extra-long and deep floating white oak desk, inspired by Jean-Michel Frank, and a bed with a dark walnut headboard and a custom-built walnut platform with bespoke walnut nightstands.

Images are credited to Nikolas Koenig

Boutique hotels are still as trendy as they used to be when they started appearing all over the country a couple of decades ago. Although the bulk of our hotel business comes from bigger chains, we tend to regularly work with individual Boutique hotels as well, supplying furniture as full of character as the establishments themselves. What really differentiates the boutique hotel from an ordinary small hotel is its design-led individuality and style. The design schemes are often unique and aimed at delivering once in a lifetime experience for the guests. Interior design and furniture specifically is an invaluable medium for communicating the original character of a particular hotel and this is exactly the kind of challenge we are happy to take on.

Our hotel division has recently supplied a number of distinct boutique hotels around the country with original furniture and we would like to share some of the treasures with you.

The Old Stocks Inn nestled in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire has recently undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment bringing together the 17th-century charm, modern-day luxury and a passion for great hospitality. We have supplied a full range of furniture for both indoor and outdoor areas.

The Manor at Sway is a modern country house hotel set in a beautiful Edwardian mansion. Located in the New Forest National Park, the recent refurbishment has seen all the communal areas, restaurant and reception renovated with our furniture, setting the character throughout.

The Lugger Hotel – recently named “Best Seaside Hotel” by the Sunday Times – sits right on the waterfront in the centre of the delightful village Portloe in Cornwall. The eclectic mix of furniture supplied by The Contract Chair Company for the latest refurbishment is represented by the below photographs.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced its market début in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar with the signing of Sheraton® Yangon Hotel, a new build property in the dynamic capital city. Owned by Family Business Group Hotel Limited, the milestone signing builds upon the Sheraton first mover advantage in the region, meets accelerating demand, and brings the brand’s Asia-Pacific portfolio to 73 hotels and 37 resorts. Located in the Tamwe Township, near Kandawgyi Lake, the Sheraton Yangon Hotel will feature 375 sophisticated guest rooms outfitted with signature brand amenities. Other property offerings will include Shine Spa for Sheraton™, three dining venues, and recreation facilities ranging from a swimming pool to a state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness® centre. With function space totalling 1,880 square metres, Sheraton Yangon Hotel will be an ideal choice for meetings, weddings and functions.

Sheraton Yangon Hotel will open during an exciting period in the country, spurred by a major investment from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism that has encouraged 4 million international arrivals in 2015 alone. Yangon boasts a number of top tourist attractions, including the iconic Shewedagon Pagoda—the single most important religious site in all of Myanmar—conveniently located 2.8 kilometres from the hotel. As the country’s largest city, Yangon operates as the country’s principal political, cultural, and commercial centre. An easy 20 minutes from the Yangon International Airport, Sheraton Yangon Hotel will help meet the strong demand for quality accommodation for business and leisure travellers alike.

The signing of Sheraton Yangon Hotel follows the announcements of key pipeline hotels for Starwood in the region, including Sheraton Danang Resort, Four Points® by Sheraton Danang in Vietnam, The Westin® Manila Sonata Place in the Philippines, and Four Points® by Sheraton Bali, Kuta in Indonesia. Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta marks our sixth resort in Indonesia with three more properties announced to open in the next two years.

Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry has invested over £70,000 in transforming its Lavender Spa into a relaxing Highland haven.

The makeover includes a new state-of-the-art sauna and steam room, while the treatment rooms, changing facilities, spa entrance and reception areas have been given a fresh new feel.The hotel, originally named Athole Hydropathic, opened in 1884 as a Victorian health hydro and used the healing powers of natural spring water which comes from the mountain of Ben-y-Vrackie which stands over Pitlochry as a natural tonic.

The Perthshire hotel, which was named as one of the 28 most ‘jaw-dropping’ hotels in the world by global travel website TravelGround, has spent over £1 million in total renovating Atholl Palace Hotel. This has included the creation of extensive woodland walk paths around the grounds and a full refurbishment of the Atholl Suite, conference centre and the hotel’s very own museum.

Graeme Strachan, General Manager at Atholl Palace Hotel, said: “We are very pleased with the fantastic new look of the hotel’s spa. During the refurbishment process, it’s been very important to us to retain the unique character of the hotel.

“We’ve incorporated modern facilities such as our sauna and steam room with fresh white floors and luxurious purple furnishings while maintaining the hotel’s history and charm by keeping the original brickwork exposed. It’s a fantastic fusion of the old and new.

“We are excited to welcome guests to try out our new spa – we offer a competitive menu of excellent spa treatments alongside a variety of spa packages.”

Current spa packages available at Atholl Palace Hotel are ‘Pamper at the Palace’ which includes a delicious champagne afternoon tea and relaxing half-hour spa treatment; the ‘Sunday Spa Break’, including a Sunday night dinner, bed and breakfast stay and spa treatment; and one or two night spa breaks, including a one or two night dinner, bed and breakfast stay with afternoon tea and one or two spa treatments.

Atholl Palace Hotel, located in the heart of Scotland just 90 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow, sits amongst the most picturesque Perthshire landscape and offers a flavour of Scotland whilst remaining close to main motorway links from the South.

In advance of the 37th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced it has achieved its strongest first five months of the year for deal signings since 2008. Starwood continues to see balanced growth across its brands and around the world, with North America leading the charge, accounting for nearly 40% of new signings so far in 2015. Development highlights include a 30% increase in deal signings for Starwood’s Speciality Select brands, Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton, which together account for more than three-quarters of North America signings year-to-date; a new developer-friendly vision for the Sheraton brand to be unveiled on June 1; and the launch of its 10th brand, Tribute Portfolio. Adam Aron, CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts on an interim basis, said: “We are putting an even brighter spotlight on our world-class hotel brands as we work to accelerate the pace of our growth, better serve our guests, and offer more hotel options to more guests in more places than ever before.”

North America Growth Momentum Building in 2015
This year, Starwood will reach its 600th hotel milestone in North America, which remains the company’s largest market with its most hotels in the development pipeline. Starwood is on track to have its strongest openings year in North America since 2009 with 40% of its planned 2015 openings in the region. The company will open more hotels in Europe this year than it has in any year since 2006, and, in Asia Pacific, Starwood will surpass its 300th hotel milestone by year-end, more than tripling its portfolio in the region over the last decade.

Simon Turner, President of Global Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, said: “2015 is off to a strong start with Starwood outpacing the number of new hotel deal signings as compared to the last six years. We strive to be the partner of choice by delivering a differentiated guest experience and ensuring we have the most developer-friendly and flexible approach to maximize value for our owners’ assets.”

Allison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, added: “We are continuing to see an uptick of new-build activity in North America. Meanwhile conversions remain a compelling part of our growth strategy, allowing us to bring existing hotel properties into the Starwood system, often at an accelerated pace. Conversions also allow owners to reposition assets and immediately benefit from our powerful sales and distribution network and global loyalty program to drive greater returns.”

Speciality Select Brands Lead Starwood’s Growth
Starwood is intensifying its efforts to grow its mid-market brands to meet the rising demand for strong global brands, with an innovative mindset, at an affordable price point in markets around the world. Together, Aloft, Four Points by Sheraton and Element topped 300 hotels worldwide earlier this year and continue to lead the company’s pipeline growth, accounting for nearly half of Starwood’s hotel openings last year. Across the three brands, Starwood has added 13 hotels so far in 2015, with more than 30 additional openings expected by year end.

Four Points by Sheraton is leading Starwood’s global pipeline growth and is on track to open its 200th hotel this year. Aloft, Starwood’s tech-forward incubator brand, is on the cusp of opening its 100th hotel worldwide with its strongest signing momentum in North America since 2008 and twice as many deals signed in North America as compared to this time last year. Element, Starwood’s eco-innovation lab, will open more hotels this year than ever in its history and is on track to nearly triple its global portfolio in the next three years due to increasing guest and owner demand.

Starwood Strengthens its Leading High-End Portfolio
With nearly 75% of its portfolio at the high-end, Starwood continues to build on its strong foothold and incredible global brand recognition in the luxury and upper upscale space.

On the luxury end, across The Luxury Collection and St. Regis brands, Starwood will open more hotels in 2015 than it has in any one year since 2001. The Luxury Collection, which boasts a portfolio of 95 hotels and resorts throughout the world, continues to convert hotels, including the recent addition of Sunset Key, 40 luxury cottages nestled off the coast of Key West, Florida, as well as invest in renovations such as the iconic Palace Hotel in San Francisco and the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The brand will add a number of new destinations to its portfolio this year including Lake Tahoe, Nevada; Chicago, Illinois; Nanjing, China; Kyoto, Japan; and Broumana, Lebanon.

Starwood’s legendary St. Regis brand, which delivers exceptional experiences at 34 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world, recently opened its doors in Istanbul and is set to make debuts in Mumbai and Dubai by the end of this year.

Starwood’s category killer, W Hotels, the industry innovator with 46 hotels and retreats, including 17 hotels with W-branded residences in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world, will soon make its long-awaited debut in Amsterdam. With more than 15 years of proven success, W Hotels’ growth remains strong, with new hotels slated to open over the next three years in Dubai Al Habtoor City, Shanghai, Goa, Tel Aviv, Panama, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat, Bellevue, Suzhou, Chengdu, Abu Dhabi, Brisbane and Philadelphia.

Sheraton is on track to open more than 20 hotels this year with debuts in Chihuahua, Mexico and Hyderabad, India, and continues to be a leader in Starwood’s global pipeline. The brand’s growth in Asia Pacific remains strong, with approximately half of its new hotel openings in 2015, driven by continued demand across China. Sheraton is also extending its reach in Europe in sought-after destinations, such as Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, the brand’s eighth hotel in Italy. The brand will also enter Romania with the opening of Sheraton Bucharest, a strategic conversion in an ideal downtown location.

Westin, which crossed the 200th hotel milestone in 2014, will add another ten hotels to its portfolio in 2015. While more than half of its operating hotels are in the United States, Westin is experiencing phenomenal global demand, with more than 70% of the brand’s development pipeline outside of the U.S.

Following the recent openings of Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Resort and Spa, Le Méridien Indianapolis, Le Méridien Thimphu (Bhutan), Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa (India), Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR (India), and Le Méridien Saigon, Le Méridien will open nine additional hotels this year, nearly all in Asia Pacific, in destinations including Bangladesh, Bhutan, China and Malaysia. The brand will also debut in Denver in 2016.

New Tribute Portfolio Lets Owners “Stay Independent”
Starwood recently launched its tenth brand –Tribute Portfolio, giving owners the opportunity to join Starwood and leverage its powerful systems, while staying independent. Firmly anchored in the upper upscale category, Tribute Portfolio is off to a strong start with many new hotel deals underway around the world. Following the opening of Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, Starwood has announced plans to introduce the brand to Asheville, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; Savannah, Georgia; and Charleston, South Carolina.

A LEADING North East venue is set to celebrate the opening of the region’s most luxurious hotel suite with a range of special packages.The Premier Suite, part of the new wing of rooms which were launched recently at Ramside Hall Hotel near Durham, has just been unveiled and the owners believe it is the most lavish hotel room in the region.

It boasts a free standing round copper bath, a 90 inch television screen and a huge seven feet wide Hypnos bed, along with a separate walk-in shower room, dressing area and a personal dining area.

The suite also has a number of Juliet balconies with undisturbed views over one of the the hotel’s two championship golf course.

The creation of the room is part of a £16m development at the hotel, which includes a state-of-the-art spa which will be open in early August.

And now a range of packages have been launched for stays in the Premier Suite, including a special celebration offering for those who really want to enjoy a memorable night away.

The Celebration Package includes an overnight stay in the Premier Suite, dinner in the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse and Grill, a full English breakfast and Taittinger Champagne on ice with chocolate dipped strawberries, luxury fruit and chocolate truffles.

“The launch of the Premier Suite is the latest part of the huge development which is taking place at Ramside Hall Hotel,” said John Adamson, owner of the hotel.

“We honestly believe there’s no other hotel room in the region that can offer this level of luxury and we’re sure whoever stays in will never forget the experience.”

From August 1 guests will also be able to enjoy packages which include a night in the Premier Suite and use of the new state-of-the-art spa facilities, a 60 minute treatment and brunch in the spa’s Fusion Restaurant.

The hotel also offers tailored celebration packages in the Premier Suite for weddings and bridal parties.

Marriott International announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. The project is being developed by Caribe Hospitality Jamaica.The property has a practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions, allowing it to seek a LEED Silver Certification. This building will be 30% more energy-efficient than a standard building with a 16% reduction in water consumption, a 30% use of regional materials and will produce 5% of its energy on-site through solar panels.

The 129-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel, scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2015, will be located 19km from the Norman Manley International Airport and close to the city’s best dining and shopping.

The hotel will feature the brand’s refreshing business lobby, lobby bar, a casual dining restaurant, flexible meeting space and recreational facilities including a swimming pool and fitness centre. Additionally, it will include the brand’s new modern guestroom design which is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology. Signature furniture and architectural elements will replace traditional art in the new guestroom design.

The Courtyard by Marriott brand features hotels with a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced while travelling. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ desire for choice and control and allow them to use the public space and guest rooms to meet all of their needs while on the road. With more than 1000 locations in 39 countries, Courtyard has more locations than any other Marriott International brand.

The Notts. Golf Club, known to most simply as Hollinwell, is one of the most impressively manicured golf courses in the country, and has been attracting keen golfers for the best part of 130 years. A premium golf course deserves premium facilities, and Wilton Carpets Commercial recently stepped up to the tee with the club’s latest underfoot investment in its bar and lounge areas.Boasting a traditional clubhouse that continues to accommodate members and guests alike, any carpet selected was to be in keeping with the general Hollinwell ambience. The bar and lounge would require 300 square metres of bespoke carpet in a design that would blend into its surroundings, reflecting the heritage of this prestigious venue.

Specified by Louise Musto of Red Squirrel Project Management, a bespoke 10-row woven axminster was selected as the perfect match for the golf club. The bespoke service offered by Wilton was exactly what the club had been searching for, and there was no time wasted in handing Wilton a detailed brief of what the carpet had to offer. Based on subsequent conceptual work by the design team at Wilton, a tartan look in prominent hues of grey and purple was settled upon, the vision of Louise already beginning to take shape.

As Louise comments, “We couldn’t be more delighted with the level of service that we received from Wilton Carpets Commercial and the technology that they applied to our brief, ensuring that the colours were dyed to mirror the colours of the course. This has meant that we have a finished product that not only fulfilled the brief but exceeded all our expectations, both practically and aesthetically.”

The carpet at Hollinwell epitomises everything that is good about the bespoke service at Wilton; these carpets bring superb underfoot comfort, colour clarity and appearance retention, created in the most precise of designs that can be tailored to the client. Installed by Kendal Quality Carpets, this bespoke carpet has been the recipient of many a complement since its introduction, taking nothing away from the traditional allure of this imposing clubhouse.

Once golfers step off the pristine fairways of this historic course, they expect to enter surroundings of a similarly pristine nature. With the superb carpeting of the clubhouse’s bar and lounge areas, this is exactly what Wilton Carpets Commercial has delivered, again proving its worth to premier locations such as Hollinwell. As Louise Musto continues, “I would happily use Wilton Carpets Commercial again, and would have no hesitation in recommending the company’s products and services”.

For further information contact Wilton Carpets Commercial via their website or on 01722 746000.

One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment.

Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia’s Michelin Star, being awarded 4AA Rosettes, as well as being listed in The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants, with special praise being given to Bohemia’s desserts which were listed ‘6th Best in the UK’. Following Steve’s unprecedented success in raising the culinary bar even higher for the restaurant, the owners of Bohemia felt compelled to revitalise the interior design to match. Jane Goff is renowned for creating glamorous interiors, and transforming hotels and restaurants in both the UK and all over the world with her eye for detail and chic designs. Within Bohemia, Jane has created an alluring interior with exclusive and bespoke design and lighting.

Guests enter the world-renowned Bohemia restaurant through grand double doors, set into a pristine dark granite frontage. Upon entering the softly-lit room, the decadent design immediately emanates a sense of occasion, befitting of the world class-Michelin star cuisine created by Head Chef Steve Smith.
A bold carpet in a rich, dark palate adds a luxurious softness under foot, and a specially commissioned panel of illuminated kiln-fired art-glass provides a contemporary focal point to the main restaurant. Dove-grey banquet seating forms a graceful profile along the back wall, while dark walnut panelled walls continue the beautifully refined design.

Bohemia’s tables are set with crisp white linen cloths and napkins, and delicate French J.L. Coquet service plates. New bespoke gold-lined, low-hanging pendant lights are suspended over the dining tables, perfectly illuminating the exquisite plates of food.

Bohemia’s private dining area has been completely transformed and now oozes lavish style. One wall has been clad in statement black matt wallpaper, featuring an intricate gold design. A wall of panelled frosted glass to the front of the restaurant allows natural light to flood into the restaurant, whilst maintaining its discreet ambience.

The crowning feature of the private dining room is a statement chandelier made from 200 Champagne glasses. Each glass is individually illuminated with glowing effervescent ‘Champagne’ to give the illusion that it has just been poured.

The adjacent light and airy bar immediately envelopes each guest in comfort and style. Contemporary patterned banquette sofas in burnt orange and rich blue hues run along the entire length of the room in front of the large feature windows. In addition, buttoned oxblood-red leather chairs are neatly positioned to the opposite side of the inviting occasion tables.

The space is also adorned with interesting artwork, while a large brown granite-topped bar gives a focal point to the room. Glass panels subtly divide seating areas, creating interesting spaces and discreet nooks and corners for guests.

Head Chef Steve Smith was one of the youngest chefs in the country to achieve a Michelin star over 10 years ago, at the age of just 24.

Award-winning British bed manufacturer Hypnos is taking its specialist contract bed and sofa bed offering on the road to Manchester’s key hospitality hotspot – the newly launched Hotel Football – for an exclusive event for those working in the hospitality sector.The company, which makes supremely comfortable and durable, beds for the hospitality sector, is embarking on a UK roadshow with the first stop being an event at Hotel Football on Sir Matt Busby Way. The event, which takes place on 25 June from 10am – 6pm, will demonstrate to hoteliers, B & B and guesthouse owners and interior designers, the wide range of options available to them when it comes to choosing the right sleeping solution for their space, property and guests.

Hypnos will be showcasing its range of flexible sleep solutions, including hand crafted hospitality beds, mattresses, headboards and sofa beds, and visitors will be able to lie down and comfort test all of the ranges themselves. Hypnos’ sleep experts will also be on hand to give advice and unveil the details of the new and exclusive full service project management solution, designed to help meet the individual and unique needs of each hospitality business. This service includes bed design, bed production, delivery and in-room installation of beds. And ethical hotel owners can also trust Hypnos to provide a green and responsible alternative to landfill through its environmentally-friendly disposal and recycling service of old beds.

Chris Ward, marketing director at Hypnos, comments: “We’re really looking forward to meeting everyone in the hotelier and hospitality industry and showing them our range of high-quality products, whether that’s a handcrafted mattress or a designer headboard. Our plan is to bring our products directly to hotel owners so that we can make it as easy as possible for them to see the products up close and test them out first hand.

“As well as showing our extensive range of products, the Hypnos team will be on hand to offer expert advice on the best possible sleep solutions for different types of rooms, especially given that each guest room has its own considerations and needs varying solutions to match.”

There will be a variety of activities on the day including a session with Hypnos’ new pressure mapping technology so hoteliers can discover what their perfect mattress is, as well as a tour of Hotel Football for those who attend and free sleep kits.

Mitre Linen, which creates quality bed linen, bedding, table linen and furnishings, as well as Manor Art, the UK’s leading supplier of designer wall art and pictures, will be exhibiting alongside Hypnos to provide hoteliers with a one stop shop of hospitality products.

Hypnos will also take to the road for more hotel roadshows which will take place during the Autumn.

For further details, or to book a place at the event, please contact Heidi.rowlands@hypnosbeds.com.

For more information about Hypnos, or to view the full product range, please visit www.hypnoscontractbeds.com

Protecting water and promoting sustainability is now a major global concern and it is essential that the hospitality industry works together on water stewardship. In light of this, GROHE is delighted to have teamed up with the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to organise a series of water workshops with influential leaders and suppliers of the hospitality sector.

Launched in 2014, the second water workshop took place in Düsseldorf on 7 May 2015 with 15 partners from the sanitary and hospitality sectors, as well as experts in architecture, design, property management and behavioural psychology. The water workshops were created to identify untapped opportunities to reduce the water footprint of hotels. The workshop featured lectures and discussions on topics such as “future-proof buildings” and “guest behaviour”, and also raised fundamental questions on “hotels of the future”, including whether they would be water neutral and important providers of water to local communities.

“One of the vital questions we addressed this year was how to motivate hotel operators, project developers and property investors to integrate state-of-the-art water-saving technologies in their new hotel constructions and/or refurbishments,” said Michael Rauterkus, CEO of GROHE AG. “As we continue to develop new solutions for the responsible use of natural resources, we are not only protecting our environment but also helping hotel operators reduce their operational costs. By using new technological innovations by GROHE, hotels can meet the stringent standards for sustainable buildings and treat their customers to a unique water experience. At the water workshop, we showcased several options for the sustainable use of water, and exchanged information and experience on the specific challenges faced by the hospitality sector, both in water-rich and water-poor regions.”

The second part of the workshop put guest behaviour centre stage. In particular, participants explored ways in which to heighten awareness of responsible water use and how to positively influence guest behaviour.

Olivier Harnisch, Chief Operating Officer of The Rezidor Hotel Group, said: “Our hotels have successfully reduced water use in operations by 27% but we are not going to stop here. Our strategic partnership with GROHE, complements our Blu Planet towel re-use programme, which was recently launched across all Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts. We are actively asking our hotel guests to consider re-using their towels during their stay in exchange for a donation to the international water aid charity Just a Drop, and challenge their existing thinking and behaviours on responsible use of water at home too.”

GROHE and Carlson Rezidor are committed to continuing these dialogues between industry experts and suppliers from various sectors to raise awareness of global water sustainability. The water workshops aim to inspire innovative discussions as well as the formation of strong relationships between participating companies to address a crucial global issue.

For more information, please visit the GROHE website: www.grohe.com/uk

Hotel Services Group, LLC (HSG) is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new 153-room Holiday Inn hotel in Bellingham, WA. HSG answered the Port of Bellingham’s call for a hotel development proposal in late 2012, who has since executed a land lease agreement with the development group (Bellingham HI, LLC).The development group anticipates an opening date for the $24MM hotel in the summer of 2016. Mount Vernon, WA based M&H Contracting, LLC is the General Contractor for the project, and Hotel Services Group, LLC (HSG) will be managing the operations of the hotel.

The full-service Holiday Inn hotel will be constructed approximately 600 feet from the airport’s main terminal, with clear visibility from WA Interstate-5. The hotel will feature over 9,000 sq./ft. of meeting/convention and pre-function space, and all the amenities to which travellers are accustomed; including a restaurant and bar tailored specifically for travellers and local patrons. The building design will be consistent with the most recent airport renovation, creating a natural connection between the airport and hotel.

Dan Mitzel, Principal, M&H Contracting notes that “to the benefit of both leisure and business travellers, we’re excited to continue to work with the Port of Bellingham and its operations team to ensure that we become a strong and seamless extension of the very important and successful airport”. Port of Bellingham Commissioner Dan Robbins is also excited about the new development, adding that “frequent travellers are looking for ways to conduct business without having to get into a car, and with this hotel they’ll be able to do that in Bellingham.”

HSG anticipates the hotel to open the City of Bellingham to new markets, generating new demand for room-nights, domestic flights, and larger conventions. The project is expected to generate an additional 60-70 full-time jobs at the location alone. HSG currently manages eight (8) other hotels throughout the State of Washington, and is based in Mount Vernon, WA.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the signing of a management agreement with Al Majd Al Arabiah Company for what will be the world’s largest Holiday Inn hotel. Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer is due to open in The Holy City of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Comprising 5,154 rooms across five towers, Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer will take the site of the current Abraaj Al Tayseer pilgrim accommodation and open in phases. Nearly 1,650 rooms across two towers are due to open its doors to guests by the end of this year. The remaining 3,500 rooms are slated to open over the following three years.

The opening of Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer will cater to the growth in pilgrim visits to Makkah. Hajj visit numbers are expected to more than double, growing from 2 million in 2013 to exceed 5 million by 2025. Infrastructure under development, such as the expansion of Jeddah’s airport, which is expected to increase its capacity to 80 million passengers by 2035, will further boost pilgrim numbers in the coming years.

Located just 900 metres from the Grand Mosque, Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer will offer guests privileged views of the Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (The Grand Mosque). Each tower will house one large all day dining restaurant, where menus will be tailored for guests travelling in groups. The two towers opening this year will also feature meeting spaces, fitness centres and a medical clinic.

Pascal Gauvin, Chief Operating Officer, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG, said: “As we celebrate our 40th year in Saudi Arabia, we are all the more focused on continuing our expansion in this key market. With religious travel growing, and the Government set to improve infrastructure in line with this, there is a need for more branded accommodation in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Medina. IHG is looking to play its part by opening more quality hotels to cater to the ever-growing number of pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah each year.”

“Holiday Inn is one of the world’s most recognised hotels brands, and it’s fitting we are opening our largest Holiday Inn in Makkah. We look forward to receiving guests at Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer and are confident they will find their stay comfortable and welcoming – a key feature of Holiday Inn hotels across the globe,” he added.

Mr. Selman Al Fares, representing Al Majd Al Arabiah Company, added: “Saudi Arabia has a distinctive tourism landscape and Makkah is at the core of this for both local and international travellers. IHG as an operator understands the market, and during our years of partnership they have demonstrated their credentials as a strong partner with whom we are happy and comfortable to embark on this ambitious project. This is a milestone development for us and we’re confident Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer will bring The Holy City’s hospitality to another level. We look forward to the opening of the first two towers later this year.”

Clarke and Clarke’s contract brand, C & C Contract, is pleased to launch the Vegas collection. The range consists of four sleek and sophisticated Flame Retardant blackout fabrics in a wide range of colours.

The qualities offer a mixture of metallic, wool, rich satin and textured surface effects.

To contact C & C Contract, please visit their website: www.clarke-clarke.com

Sedona Hotel Yangon announces that it is adding an expansive and iconic addition to the existing five-star luxury hotel. Set to open in late-2015, the new wing to Sedona Hotel Yangon, complete with a high-end retail experience and a luxury spa, will position the hotel as one of the city’s top destinations for visitors and locals alike.As one of Yangon’s five-star hotels, Sedona Hotel Yangon is an icon of gracious elegance, sitting on eight acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and water features with breath-taking views of the Shwedagon Pagoda and Inya Lake. Currently, the hotel offers 366 newly upgraded guest rooms and suites along with several dining options, executive club rooms and a fitness centre with a swimming pool, sauna and steam bath.

Sedona Hotel Yangon’s new Inya Wing derived its name from the tranquil lake just in front of the hotel. The elegant tower will offer an additional 431 well-appointed guest rooms and suites along with a grand lobby and high-end retail gallery which will connect the new tower to the existing building. The Inya Wing will also feature a new state-of-the-art fitness centre, an all-day restaurant, a new luxury spa and an executive lounge with services and amenities specially suited for the hotel’s business and leisure guests.

When it opens, the new Inya Wing will offer visitors to Yangon a retreat from the rigours of travel, with its signature Sedona services, products and amenities that which will allow them to relax and rejuvenate during their stay.

With architecture by Singapore-based Forum Architects and interiors designed by Studio HBA, one of the world’s most-renowned hospitality design firms, the Inya Wing draws its inspiration from traditional Burmese culture and art interpreted into elegant, contemporary design.

The traditional Burmese umbrella is one cultural theme carried throughout the new wing from the magnificent lighting centrepiece in the lobby to the fritted glass ceiling. The lacquered rice bowl is used as a sculptural element that is incorporated into the lobby art and the guestroom lamps. The central colour palette of red and gold are woven throughout the new wing, a nod to Myanmar’s traditional Buddhist influences and the region’s indigenous lacquerware.

Championing green practices, Sedona Hotel Yangon has ensured that its new wing has been designed and built utilising sustainable materials and incorporated energy- and water-efficiency into the building’s features.

Following the success of the Voyage of Discovery and Fabienne collections, four beautiful designs were selected to add to the growing Sanderson Rug collection.Manila is a luscious jungle design with over-layering of glistening tropical leaves and is available in one colourway, complementing the fabric and wallpaper designs of the same name.

Coral is a stylised study of coral found on the sea bed. It comes in two versatile colourways and complements both the Coral Reef wallpaper and fabric, and the Coral & Fish fabric designs from the Voyage of Discovery collection.

Featuring a fabulous blooming floral design, Angelique is taken from the design of the same name in the Fabienne collection and comes in one pretty colourway.

Giulietta is a sophisticated floral damask inspired by the fabric of the same name. This design comes in two understated neutral colourways.

These four new designs add to the current collection.

To contact Sanderson, please visit their website: www.sanderson-uk.com

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have recently announced its global powerhouse Sheraton® brand has returned to Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro’s exclusive modern enclave, featuring some of the city’s best beaches and future home of the 2016 Rio Olympics. With the opening of Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel today, Starwood now has two distinct Sheraton hotels covering the city’s key locations, catering to both business and leisure travellers. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with Condominio do Edificio Sheraton Barra. As part of the hotel’s integration into the Sheraton portfolio, the property will undergo a multi-million dollar transformation. The initial phase, scheduled for completion in the next two years, comprises the renovation of all guestrooms and suites, as well as the lobby and pool, to reflect the brand’s newest design standards. It also includes structural improvements to enhance the guest experience. The final phase will include all public areas, as well as Sheraton Fitness®, and the restaurant and is slated for completion by 2018.

The beachfront Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel is located in the heart of Barra da Tijuca, providing guests access to the pristine beaches of the city. The central location offers easy access to the Barra Shopping Mall, with more than 700 stores and restaurants, and Riocentro, the largest convention centre in South America with more than 80,000 square meters of convention space.

The hotel features 292 guest rooms, all with breathtaking ocean views, and Sheraton signature amenities and services. In the open-concept hotel lobby is the Link@Sheraton™ where guests can stay connected with complimentary wireless and broadband Internet. Terral, an all-day dining restaurant offers international cuisine and a deck with spectacular ocean views. In addition, it has 1,000 square meters of meeting and event space. For relaxation, it also offers an outdoor swimming pool.

Click is the new shower enclosure range and bath screen from Simpsons. Easy to install with minimal fuss and tools, this innovative and contemporary range has been designed with 6mm glass and a reversible door design for added convenience when fitting, even into a corner.Key features:

– ‘Click’ profile system
– 6mm toughened glass
– 20-30mm adjustment for easy fitting (15 and 20mm optionson the bath screen)
– Fast installation wall channels
– Powershower proof
– Silver profile finish
– Reversible design
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IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Greenland USA, a leading developer of residential and commercial properties, today announce the signing of the first Hotel Indigo® hotel in the city of Los Angeles, California. The 350-room, 18-story Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles will be the flagship hotel at Metropolis, a more than $1 billion mixed-use development which promises to redefine the Los Angeles streetscape, skyline and lifestyle. Currently under construction, Metropolis will also feature three residential towers and a curated retail experience. Metropolis is owned by Greenland USA (a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Greenland Group). The Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles is owned by Greenland LA Metropolis Hotel Development LLC, and will be managed by an affiliate of IHG. The hotel was designed by architecture firm Gensler, with the interior design led by Hirsch Bedner Associates/HBA Los Angeles.

Currently under construction, the hotel will be the eighth IHG-branded hotel for Greenland Group, with the other seven all located in Greater China including the HUALUXE® Nanchang High Tech Zone hotel, located in Nanchang, the capital of the Jiangxi Province, which opened this month.

The Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles hotel, set to open in winter of 2016, will be located at 899 Francisco Street in the heart of Downtown L.A., linking the Financial District to L.A. Live, the Nokia Theatre, the Staples Centre and Los Angeles Convention Centre. The hotel is easily accessible to the Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood and Santa Monica Beach. Every Hotel Indigo property is uniquely designed to reflect the culture, character and history of its surrounding neighbourhood. This Downtown Los Angeles location will have a unique neighbourhood story that will be woven throughout the guest experience, from the seasonal and locally sourced food and drinks served in a stylish environment at the restaurant and bar, to the art, photography and architecture incorporated into the hotel’s design. The neighbourhood story will focus around several prominent narratives from Downtown L.A.’s past including Fiesta De Las Flores, the glamorous pre-Hollywood nightlife scene and the underground speakeasies of the roaring twenties.

Downtown Los Angeles is currently undergoing a major revitalization and residents are returning to the area to work, play and live. With the city’s goal of adding hotel rooms within walking distance of the Los Angeles Convention Centre by 2020, the Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles is well positioned to support the economic growth of this world-class city while also helping to preserve the uniqueness of Downtown L.A.’s iconic past.

The Hotel Indigo brand recently announced new properties signed in Denver, Colorado and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as three new international signings including Bath, UK and two in Dubai, UAE.

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Bringing a new level of comfort to outdoor or indoor relaxation, this sofa would complement any location.

Bienvenue Rotative Table by Ego Paris
Bringing an amazing new level of table concept to outdoor relaxation. The 360 degree rotating top is set in a lacquered aluminium frame with a choice of over 22 colours. Size 130cm diam.

Rio Armchair by Fischer Mobel
Relaxation is guaranteed with a comfortable seat cushion with soft foam core and the stylish lines make a truly elegant combination.

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