Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsA recent recruit to the expanding Hillbrooke Hotel Group The Bull and Swan has reopened its doors after many months of careful restoration. The listed building originating from a medieval stone-built open hall house once used as a travellers’ inn is owned by the Burghley House Preservation Trust and situated in the St. Martin’s area of historic Stamford.Interior designer Christine…
read moreCreated by Signbox’s in-house design team, signet was developed in response to customer demand for a contemporary glass nameplate, illuminated with an energy saving light source – creating an iconic focus for hotel, restaurant, and leisure facility signage.signet incorporates the latest LED technology, with a fit and forget IP67 rated device housed within a sleek and elegant profile, finished in…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has increased their portfolio in the Romanian capital Bucharest to 718 rooms: Besides the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest (424 rooms) which opened in 2008 Rezidor has now signed an agreement to also manage 294 apartments adjacent to the hotel. Approximately 62 of the apartments will be re-branded in December 2010, with the remainder coming in early…
read moreKuwait-based Action Hotels recently opened its second property in the city, the ibis Sharq in the presence of more than 50 senior executives representing Kuwait’s business sector. The reception at the 160-room property was hosted by His Excellency, Sheikh Mubarak Al Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Chairman, Action Hotels. It was also attended by Charlie Langlais, Chief Operating Officer Accor…
read moreAfter the opening of the angelo Designhotel in 2008, the hotel group Vienna International has signed a further management contract for a second hotel project in Munich. The 207-room hotel, which will likewise operate under the angelo name, will be built in direct proximity to Munich’s Theresienwiese, the venue for the world-famous Oktoberfest. Construction on the project, which is expected…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® is pleased to announce the early 2011 opening of The St. Regis Bangkok. This development by Minor International PLC marks the first St. Regis hotel in Thailand and the Indochina region. Located on the prestigious Rajadamri Road in the heart of the city, The St. Regis Bangkok is located in the city’s key commercial…
read moreAny ski hotel will fill if it is positioned at the bottom of the ski-lifts. The Royal Spa sits on the edge of Jochberg, just 7 km from Kitzbühel, and at the bottom of not one but two ski lifts. As Mr. Hilton famously said ‘location, location, location’. It provides the ultimate in skiing luxury. The trick for most is…
read moreThe £20 million four star Casa hotel has officially opened its doors, with a glittering preview evening attended by over 160 business partners, media and local representatives. Casa is the town’s only 4-star hotel and excitement has been building for visitors to be able to enjoy unrivalled luxury accommodation, state-of-the-art facilities and a touch of Spanish flair.‘Casa’ is the Spanish…
read moreHoliday Inn Leicester has been significantly transformed with a contemporary new look thanks to a £500,000 investment.The hotel – the first ever Holiday Inn to open in the UK has been completely repainted and remodelled, ahead of its 40th anniversary next year. General Manager at the hotel, Michael Lyons, said: “Following our refresh the hotel now boasts a glistening exterior…
read moreOne of the largest listed hotel companies in Hong Kong and newly listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Kosmopolito Hotels International Limited (KHI) have announced the launch of Yue @ Century Park, Shanghai. The design-led hotel is the first in the Boutique Series by Kosmopolito in China. Other hotels in the Boutique Series include…
read moreSituated on the prestigious Königsallee – the “Kö“ – the InterContinental Düsseldorf offers five- star-superior-standard. André Behncke, whose signature work includes the interior of renowned addresses such as the InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden and the Schlosshotel Elmau, has referred to the generous boulevard lined with sycamores both thematically and in colour. Thus André Behncke mirrors the colour red in the restaurant.The…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton Destination Club introduces its 10th Club location in one of the country’s most sought-after ski destinations, Vail, Colo. The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail are now welcoming Members to the newest club property at the base of Vail Mountain in LionsHead Village and neighboring the banks of Gore Creek. Featuring Vail’s traditional Bavarian-style architecture hailing…
read moreAdina Apartment Hotels has announced the launch of its latest property to open in Germany, the Adina Apartment Hotel Michel, Hamburg, which opened on 1st December with 128 apartments.Named after its close proximity to Hamburg’s landmark St Michaelis (‘Michel’) Church, and offering wonderful views over Hamburg’s harbour and downtown – also the city’s commercial hub – this latest addition to…
read moreJust released onto the UK market by Signbox is Enlighten, at the forefront of smart poster systems; it represents a revolution in affordable illuminated displays.Enlighten’s sleek, supremely stylish, frameless design is back-lit and perfect for the modern, contemporary hotel environment. What makes Enlighten unique is that it incorporates Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that interacts with the next generation of…
read moreThe iconic London hotel, the Savoy re-opened recently following a record breaking three year refurbishment with an investment of £220M. The interior design, by Pierre-Yves Rochon, is very much in the spirit of the hotel’s original Edwardian and Art Deco influences. Already, following extensive media coverage, the hotel has exceeded visitors’ expectations and reclaimed its position as one of the…
read moreC7 Hotel Furniture from RHA is a great new collection with a range of styles & finishes to meet any interior design scheme.The collection features some really nice items, including the stylish Maralba coffee table; JB side unit with a pullout section designed to hold glasses & bottles; Tango, Neo, Hoxton & Lluna side tables, which are just a few…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation and Extell Development Corporation have announced that they will introduce the legendary Park Hyatt luxury brand to New York with a newly-constructed hotel designed by world-renowned, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc.A Hyatt subsidiary and Extell have formed a joint venture that will acquire the hotel upon its completion, subject to the completion of certain contractual milestones.…
read moreRamparts Interior Contracts are delighted to welcome back Andrew Townsend as Senior Project Manager.Andrew worked with Ramparts from 2002 and was responsible for the delivery of some of the companies’ most prestigious projects, including the £7million refurbishment of the Queens Hotel Leeds as well as numerous others for Hand Picked Hotels, Holiday Inn, Jarvis, Prima and BDL Select. Ramparts MD…
read more$10 million “Next-Generation” Holiday Inn to feature new sign and brand standards as part of the worldwide brand re-launch Dora Hospitality, LLC has announced plans for a 100-room, Holiday Inn hotel in Bismarck, North Dakota. The Holiday Inn – Bismarck is expected to open in 2012. The hotel plans to hire approximately 40 employees ranging from guest service representatives and…
read moreJane Clayton & Company Ltd has recently increased its sales team with the recruitment of Ian Jupp. In his role as a Business Development Manager, Ian will focus on developing relationships with show home and hotel clients around the UK.Ian brings with him a wealth of interior design experience, having previously established a consultancy supplying interior design products to serviced…
read morePanaz Hospitality would like to thank everyone who visited the ‘private view’ at the Hilton Hotel, Islington on the 24th/25th November, 2010.With a little help from some Champagne and Canapés, the event proved a great success. Panaz launched 3 new collections: Highgrove, (a wide width weave drape collection); Riviera (prime colour print collection) and Stingray (a soft vinyl with a…
read moreThe 5-star 201-room Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra has now opened its doors as the city’s first new debut in a decade. Located in an upscale residential quarter just downstream of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, and close to both the Australian and Russian embassies, the hotel’s debut introduces eight new restaurants and bars to the city, Southeast Asia’s first, Sofitel-branded So…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts has officially opened the doors of their newest hotel, Le Méridien Taipei. Located in the most cosmopolitan district of Taipei – Xinyi District – and steps away from local cultural offerings, Le Méridien’s first hotel in Taiwan ushers in a new dimension of timeless chic and will be the gathering place for the creative guests, with…
read moreTAKU from Fischer Mobel was featured on the LEISURE PLAN stand at the recent SLEEP Event, where its elegant but simple styling combined with the practicality of flip-top tables and stacking chairs attracted a lot of attention. This collection is being expanded for 2011 and details of this and other exciting new introductions to the Fischer Mobel collections will all…
read moreIn September I reported on the building of the latest Premier Inn in Burgess Hill in Sussex, and indicated some of the savings being made that are enhancing the profitability of the growing hotels group. On the 24th November I attended the official ‘opening’ of the hotel and learned more both about the application of new technologies to the hotel…
read moreGrowth Plans Span Seven Hotel Brands from Ritz-Carlton to Moderate-Tier Fairfield by Marriott Marriott International has announced that it expects to exponentially expand its portfolio from the current 11 to 100 hotels in India within the next five years across seven leading brands. In addition to the introduction of its Ritz-Carlton brand, Marriott growth plans will include the debut of…
read moreJust weeks after the grand opening of the first EDITION hotel in Hawaii, Marriott International has announced the acquisition of the historic Berners Hotel in London that will be renovated over the next 18 – 24 months to become The London EDITION. The new boutique EDITION brand was conceived by Ian Schrager in partnership with Marriott International. It combines the…
read moreThe much anticipated W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak marks its debut in Indonesia this early 2011, representing another milestone in W’s global expansion into the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations. Located in Seminyak, the trendy enclave of Bali, W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak is the latest playground on the island which will emanate the destination’s exuberance, where designer boutiques,…
read moreMonday, 13 December 2010, 9:00PM – 10:00PM “You will be the wind beneath the guests’ wings. I am extremely passionate about what I do…I want to make this the best hotel, I’m going to say in the world, because I think we will.” ~ Sean Davoren, Head Butler, The Savoy, to his new team of butlers ahead of the hotel’s…
read moreChelsom is thrilled to have been awarded first prize in the hotel design ‘Product Innovation Awards’ at The Sleep Event 2010 show. The winning entry, the SLIM desk lamp, was up against stiff competition from over twenty international product design companies including Dyson and Grohe.The main comment from the judging panel, which included Rachel Dunthorne, Director of FF&E for Hilton…
read moreNowadays you don’t need an aristocratic title to get a royal treatment in Rome. Just enter the doors of the newly opened “Prince” SPA, more than 21,550 square feet, to be pampered and spoiled. It is located in Rome, about one mile from Via Veneto, on the premises of the exclusive Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa surrounded by…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, the city’s largest airport hospitality property and the second Sheraton hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts, the 15-story, 276-room property formerly known as Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel recently completed a seven-month, $14 million renovation in preparation for its re-flagging…
read moreLocated at North End Road, Hampstead Heath (London), The Refreshment House recently underwent a complete refurbishment involving Directory Company Wrights Fine Furniture.Wrights supplied and installed chairs, fixed seating and bespoke tables to the restaurant having first visited the restaurant to discuss their requirements. The tables were specifically created to maximise the available space and the upholstery was selected from Wrights…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the signing of a management agreement with “Grupo Hotelera Aguas Verdes S.A.” to manage the Villarrica Park Lake Hotel & Spa under The Luxury Collection brand. The property will undergo renovations to its rooms and spacious suites and will become a part of The Luxury Collection’s exclusive portfolio in December of 2010.Villarrica Park…
read moreHorwath HTL hosted a plenary session on the 2014 Winter Olympics being held at Sochi in Russia. The Panel, called “2014 Winter Olympics – Profiting long term from large scale events” was part of the fourth Russia and CIS Hotel Investment Conference last week, held at the Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel. Marius Gomola, Managing Director of Horwath HTL Hungary…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15. The 268-room hotel’s opening marks the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in Thailand and will delight business and leisure travelers alike with excellent service, comfortable and stylish guest rooms and everything guests need to travel the way they like…
read moreAdding to its existing range and reinforcing its position as a single point resource for any type of signage solution, Signbox has been appointed sole UK distributor for Cedo and Podo, a Braille and tactile floor based full access architectural sign product, designed to be installed in internal and external walkways.Podo provides stairway, queue control solutions in high quality anodized…
read moreEGO’s 2011 catalogue is a work of art in its own right! Beautiful location shots have been used to showcase the stunning collections of modern designer furniture for which EGOParis is becoming renowned throughout the world… Eye catching new designs and variations on existing favourites make the new catalogue a must-have for anyone looking for modern functional furniture with individuality…
read moreMake a date with Rendezvous, the first carbon neutral carpet range designed specifically for the hospitality sector and brought to you by Axminster Carpets’ Commercial Division. Featuring both traditional and contemporary styles, Rendezvous presents 12 exciting designs, each narrow woven on Axminster’s super eight pitch looms for unrivalled quality and clarity of design. All 12 options are available from stock,…
read moreKohler Co. continues to raise its profile in the hospitality sector as an exhibitor at The Sleep Event Exhibition, which ran from the 24-25th November 2010 at the Business Design Centre, London.At The Sleep Event, Kohler exhibited Feature Basins including: Katagami Wading Pool bronze basin, a shallow vessel with an elliptical design that echoes the Far East; Kamala Vessels cast…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu 1835 Hotel & Thalasso, Cannes in France. The 134-rooms property, formerly known as 1835 White Palm Hotel, will be re-branded in December 2010 and join Radisson Blu’s design conscious and contemporary portfolio.“We are delighted to open a further high quality hotel in the South…
read moreThe design-driven Hilton Frankfurt Airport hotel that is slated to open in March 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany, is the newest example of how Hilton Hotels & Resorts is upping the ante on the airport hotel model it invented in 1959.Hilton Frankfurt Airport will be a centerpiece of the futuristic THE SQUAIRE mixed-use complex that extends like a horizontal skyscraper above…
read moreThe Savoy is an icon of luxury accommodation in London and in 2007, Lighting Design International were commissioned by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts to provide lighting designs for the complete restoration of the hotel.Their brief for the project was two fold; for the exterior of the building to provide a classical enhancement of the architecture and for the interior to…
read moreThe 25th November saw the CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Andy Cosslett, return to his home town of Manchester to open the new Holiday Inn Manchester MediaCityUK. The 218 bedroom hotel, owned and operated by Peel Leisure, is in the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford Quays. The hotel has good transport links. It’s a twenty minute drive from Manchester…
read moreSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts continues to underscore its reputation as the world’s leader in luxury hospitality as it debuts its twenty-first hotel with The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Coupled with the highly anticipated 2010 openings of The St. Regis Osaka and The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, the renowned brand will have doubled its global footprint…
read moreFashion legend Rosita Missoni has now officially opened the very first Hotel Missoni Spa in Edinburgh. Rosita, who is responsible for the design of the hotel, was first to sample some of the treatments offered by the expert team. Designed to give guests a true reflection of the Missoni lifestyle, Spa Missoni welcomes visitors with the same style and sophistication…
read moreBambienti unveil a range of room service trays which are hand-carved entirely out of Bamboo. They are designed for those seeking style that does not cost the Earth. Bambienti is a relatively new brand that is seeking to connect with those buyers who are looking to obtain ethically sourced, eco friendly products but are reluctant to pay a premium for…
read morePremier Inn, the UK’s biggest budget hotel chain, has completed a deal with Soho Estates to bring a new 84-bedroom hotel to Leicester Square. The acquisition will see the former Queen’s Hotel restored to its original use with an investment in the region of £6m. The Premier Inn is expected to create approximately 40 jobs and is scheduled to open…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently signed four hotel contracts today in Hong Kong at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP). This signing covers contracts for its expansion in Taipei, Hong Kong and Xiamen, adding more than 700 rooms to its pipeline with four hotels which will open under Hotel Indigo, the industry’s first branded boutique hotel brand, and…
read moreThe Dedon range is looking more exciting than ever for 2011 with the addition of outdoor carpets, lighting and vases as well as new designer furniture collections. New introductions and classic favourites have been photographed in stunning locations around the world and are all presented in the amazing ‘Tour du Monde’ consumer catalogue, which will be available for distribution very…
read moreHillswood have recently completed work in the lounge area of a boutique hotel in London. A range of fabrics and leather were used to upholster the furniture which was selected from Hillswood’s extensive collection. In accordance to the client’s specification, the frames were finished in both gold and high gloss black lacquer to create a dramatic look. Tables with turned…
read moreSimpsons Mirrors and Furniture’s range of round mirrors will add something visually spectacular to any room or public area. Available in several designs, finishes and sizes you can now create stunning pieces of functional art to suit any design scheme. Antique Tiffany: Distinctive heavy antique grey bevelled mirror tiles laid on a smoke grey mirrored base Ebony Macassar: Beautifully laid…
read moreSet in the Silesian coalfields, Katowice is a city of concrete. Dotted around the skyline of this grey city are sets of the pithead lifting gear. Along its roads march blocks housing the flats, hotels and shopping centres of a modern Polish city. Many are painted and there are new, more stylish blocks added by the banks and other institutions…
read moreOpened just weeks ago, Les Deux Salons is the third restaurant from the critically acclaimed team of Will Smith and Anthony Demetre, who are also behind the Michelin-starred Arbutus and Wild Honey. Situated on William IV Street in the heart of cosmopolitan Covent Garden, Les Deux Salons offers visitors “delicious, simple food in comfortable surroundings.”Internationally acclaimed interior design practice Martin…
read moreThe Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, which has just opened as the focal point of the Abraj Al Bait complex in Saudi Arabia, is situated a few steps away from the Masjid al Haram and the Kaaba, the most sacred site in the Islamic faith and the heart of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Specialist hotel interior designer company,…
read moreFollowing ACID’s (Anti Copying in Design) petition to introduce criminal sanctions for design right infringement The Government has responded by saying the current civil-based provisions provide a suitable IPR framework despite the fact that copyright infringement (which requires no substantive examination) attracts criminal sanctions. This gives rise to anomalies and inequality of treatment which are very damaging to hundreds of…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has announced that it is applying its industry leading, design-driven approach to its two largest brands with the debut of new guestroom designs for Westin and Sheraton hotels. The new room schemes, from furniture to textiles, were custom-created by Starwood’s in-house Brand Design team led by Erin Hoover, Vice President of Design. With a…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it will open the first Le Méridien hotel in the sophisticated and vibrant European “Capital of Culture.” Scheduled to open in the autumn of 2011, the new 260-room Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler marks the brand’s debut in Turkey. Owned by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc., the hotel overlooks…
read moreThe Kessler Collection, a portfolio of boutique four and five-diamond quality properties located in Florida, Georgia, Colorado and New Mexico, and IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the transition of The Castle Hotel to a Holiday Inn Resort as of Nov. 1, 2010. Located in the heart of Orlando, on the famed International Drive, the rebranded Holiday Inn Resort Orlando –…
read moreAgua to launch the Mystique collection at The Sleep Event 2010 Agua are looking forward to welcoming Interior Designers, Specifiers, Hotel Operators and Furniture Manufacturers to the launch of Agua Mystique at Stand M24B.The Agua stand has been developed by Purpose Design to showcase the new collection in situ using the key elements of hospitality environments. The effect will provide…
read moreDecorative electrical wiring accessories and lighting controls manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has supplied a unique table-mounted media and power outlet for the impressive new Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel’s 1,021 contemporary bedrooms and suites.The bespoke product was designed by Hamilton’s team of experts, who worked closely with the hotel’s architects to ensure that the final product met the aesthetic, engineering and…
read moreCrimson Hotel Group has opened the first phase of the Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow T5 which will be the largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe when it is completed in spring 2011.With an investment of over £16 million, the Holiday Inn Express London – Heathrow T5 will have a total of 300 rooms. The first stage of the…
read moreLuxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International, is set to plant its unique blend of stimulating modern hospitality in the Middle East with the introduction of the first Langham Place in Doha, Qatar, which will become the city’s new entertainment hub when completed.Set to open in late 2012, Langham Place, Doha, Qatar, will anchor the group’s fast developing expansion plans in…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami in downtown Miami. The much anticipated hotel is a crowning achievement in the rebirth of downtown Miami, and a centerpiece of the Metropolitan Miami residential, entertainment, retail, hotel and office complex. It is also the latest addition to…
read moreFifteen London, the flagship restaurant founded by Jamie Oliver in 2002, has re-opened following a major interior overhaul. Fifteen is a restaurant that uses the magic of food to give unemployed young people a chance to have a better future. All its profits go to their registered charity, the Jamie Oliver Foundation, which funds its pioneering Apprentice Programme. Commercial interiors…
read moreThe 3 star Olde Bull Inn hotel and AA rosette restaurant in Barton Mills is celebrating after holding a successful open day last Thursday 4th November. Local businesses were invited to have a tour of the hotel, bar and kitchen and award winning restaurant, following a three year programme of extensive refurbishment, and were also treated to complimentary drinks and…
read moreWrights Fine Furniture has completed two projects for the education sector bringing the colour of nature into the dining environment.The new bright colour and simple, picnic style design was chosen by the college students and staff at North West Kent College for their refectory. Hardwood edges and Perstorp high pressure laminates were used on both table tops and bench seats…
read morePrime Minister David Cameron used a keynote speech to the business community in Shoreditch to announce a review of the UK’s intellectual property framework. “We are reviewing our IP laws, to see if we can make them fit for the internet age. I want to encourage the sort of creative innovation that exists in America.” The review, which will report…
read moreThe Spanish hotel group AC Hotels, chaired by Antonio Catalan, and Marriott International, Inc., chaired by J.W. Marriott, Jr., have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture that will manage and franchise a new lodging co-brand across Europe and Latin America – “AC by Marriott”.The new co-brand will combine the strengths of AC Hotels and Marriott International. “AC…
read moreThe Minor Group’s collection of luxury residences won three prestigious awards at the 5th annual Thailand Property Awards, the Asian Pacific real estate industry’s most esteemed awards event. The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok won Best Condo Thailand and Best Condo Bangkok, while The Estates Samui won Best Interior Design.Opening in early 2011, The Residences at The St. Regis…
read moreRHA has been busy supplying furniture to more international hotels. Along with many other overseas projects this year, RHA highlights for 2010 include the provision of stylish lounge furniture for the guestrooms and suites at both Hilton Berlin & Hague. Hotels Van Oranje was another successful overseas project for RHA; the extremely luxurious tables, chairs & sofas look stunning in…
read moreContract furnishing supplier Hotel Solutions will showcase the best in bespoke design at a major international hotel design exhibition in November. It is the first time that North East-based Hotel Solutions, which offers a turnkey service to hotels throughout the UK, has exhibited at the annual Sleep Event; widely regarded as Europe’s premier showcase for international design.The Sleep Event is…
read moreFranklite has just supplied all the LED lighting for Huntingdonshire District Councils Green House Project in St.Ives, Cambridgeshire. The lighting throughout the home is powered by FRANKled LED6 light engines and is supplied in a variety of fittings including glass, shade and IP rated options. FRANKled is a completely new range of superior LED and low energy products from lighting…
read moreCommissioned by W Hotels, Created by In-House series & Celebrating London To celebrate the impending arrival of hotel innovator W Hotels to London’s Leicester Square, W London have commissioned a new film short (10 minutes) lifting the figurative lense cap off of a fictitious guest Alex Worthington. Shot on location in Leicester Square “Away We Stay” written and directed by…
read moreThe Nemo chair designed by Fabio Novembre for Driade and Design-Conscious made an impressive entrance to the market when it was launched at the Milan furniture fair this year (2010). A huge statement piece for either indoors or outside. A Sculpture and a Chair.Nemo is equally at home in a Classical Vila or poolside in Miami – the face of…
read moreThe latest in the series of World Travel Awards dinners was the global ‘finals’ held at the Grosvenor House in London’s Park Lane on Friday night. I have to confess to a frisson of disappointment, as we did not share tables with Miss World Competitors as we did in the Asian heats held in the same venue last year.This may…
read moreMarriott International will introduce its first Residence Inn by Marriott property for extended stay travelers in the Middle East with an 83-unit hotel in the Saudi Arabian province of Jizan on the Red Sea in 2012. It will be part of a mixed-use development that will also include a new 129-room upper moderate priced Courtyard by Marriott hotel that, when…
read moreThe Sleep Event, London is Europe’s premier exhibition for the design, architecture and development of hotels.Aqua Creations have sponsored the creation of the ‘Lounge’ at the Show. The 47.25 sq meter lounge is being created by designLSM Senior Designer Clare Devlin, highly experienced in her field having previously designed the interior of The Vincent Hotel and highly-acclaimed Runnymede-on-thames. The Lounge…
read moreACID Ambassador Dr Frederick Mostert ACID’s Chief legal counsel Nick Kounoupias and ACID’s CEO Dids Macdonald recently held further constructive talks with UK IPO’s John Alty to present the rationale behind ACID’s claim for design rights to be brought in line with copyright and trade marks.ACID’s argument is based on the fact that copyright is a property right subsisting inter…
read moreW Hotels Worldwide has recently opened the doors of W Retreat Koh Samui, the first W in Southeast Asia. An all-villa beachfront resort uniquely located at the peak of the north shore of Thailands famed Samui Island, W Koh Samui brings an alluring new dimension to Thailand through its location, forward-looking design, and vibrant contemporary lifestyle. The opening of W…
read morePreston based soft furnishings designer and manufacturer Cliq Designs has launched a new midi quilted throw that will allow hotel guestroom designers and specifiers to make a dramatic visual impact, as well as offering customers a practical and comfortable addition to their sleep experience.Focusing on aesthetic innovation, Cliq’s new midi quilted throw is 200 cm deep – in contrast to…
read moreNew Mystique collection by Agua enables designers to create striking high-end interiors.Offered in sophisticated metallic finishes, this modern faux leather range is contemporary, stylish and luxurious. Shimmering bronzes, dazzling golds with sparkling silvers and of course, the timeless black and white, make up five coordinating designs: Pegasus, Titan, Troll, Bamboo and Fleur. Used individually or in tandem, the elements of…
read moreThe Eaton Hotel Hong Kong has announced a rebranding to Eaton Smart, Hong Kong effective 11 October 2010. As part of this exciting rebranding the hotel has spent over HK$10 million on refurbishing its lobby which includes a new reception, retail shop, internet portal and indoor and outdoor bar areas. Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity are key elements of the Eaton…
read moreThe Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel celebrated its grand reopening on 28th October 2010 after a three-year, multi-million dollar renovation, announced Ms. Kris Horacek, general manager. Prior to becoming a Renaissance in 2007, the property at 5501 Carnegie Boulevard was the Hyatt SouthPark, which was in need of a top-to-bottom renovation. The hotel’s new owners, Thomas Point Ventures, which is managed…
read moreHoliday Inn Mayfair has invested £85,000 on refreshing its restaurant and lounge. From lavish carpets, fixtures and fittings, the hotel is revealing its brand new look whilst retaining some of its original charm. The hotel’s Nightingales restaurant is the essence of modern retro design where guests can enjoy dinner under magnificent chandeliers. It provides an elegant backdrop for an after-work…
read moreHyatt Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Pune, the city’s first upper upscale deluxe hotel and residences complex. Catering to leisure and business travellers who visit the information technology, automotive and manufacturing hubs in one of India’s fastest growing cities, Hyatt Regency Pune is the first Hyatt property in Pune and will deliver authentic hospitality…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS, has opened the Park Inn Kazan. The brand new mid market hotel features 151 guest rooms and is very conveniently located in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Famous sights such as the 16th century Kremlin (a World…
read moreChildren’s furniture – do you cater for the requirements of your young guests, or particularly want to appeal as a family friendly establishment? Then the Magis ‘Me Too’ range from Design-Conscious has some wonderful items especially designed for children by some of Europe’s top Designers.Troli rocking chair for example was awarded the coveted Compasso d’Oro design prize for its brilliant…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Radisson Blu Sortland in Norway – the new built resort- & conference hotel featuring 168 guest rooms is scheduled to open in 2013. Sortland, a small city in Northern Norway between Tromsø and Bodø, is a beautiful destination for activities such as hiking, cycling, boating, whale watching and fishing in the summer and dog…
read moreViceroy Anguilla has announced that Starwood Capital Group has completed the purchase of the loan originally made to the developer of the property, Barnes Bay Development. Viceroy Hotel Group will continue to manage and operate the property as Viceroy Anguilla. The acquisition of the property’s loan represents an important step in the current and future development of Viceroy Anguilla, whose…
read moreJust completed and newly built on the site of the Old School House and Youth Hostel at Legburthwaite near Keswick, is the stunning 40-bed hotel Lodge in the Vale. Located only five minutes away from Keswick, the hotel is the latest addition to the Lake District Inns & Cottages portfolio of high quality accommodation. Andy Thornton won the contract to…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that The St. Regis will open in November 2010, which will be the first St. Regis resort in China. Located on the “Roof of the World”, 3,680 meters above sea level, this stunning resort offers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the most mystical and…
read moreI have just featured two hotels (Cube and Ongava) where the guests’ needs, in terms of why they are at those locations, has driven the form of the hotel. In the case of Cube the operator has intelligently analysed a European market and completely reworked the form of the hotel to meet the function demanded of the building by the…
read moreStep aside, notoriously utilitarian airport hotels. The bar has just been raised. The Inn at Oyster Point near San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers waterfront accommodation in a resort-like setting with a beach, and, if you arrive by bay, a slip in the marina out front to park your boat. As if that weren’t enough to stand out from the…
read moreThe famous Barceló Harrogate Majestic Hotel has fully reopened its fantastic health and beauty facilities. The stylish Orchid Rooms are open for business once again to offer guests a range of fabulous Decléor treatments using the all very best products, for everything from facials to aromatherapy massages. The spa’s expert team of professional therapists will once again work their magic…
read moreMacdonald Hotels Management Services has obtained the sales and marketing contract for Eastwell Manor in Ashford, Kent further strengthening Macdonald Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of 4 and 5 star properties across the UK.The leading hotel group will assist the 4 red star, 62 bed property for the next five years, a welcome addition to its existing collection of associate and…
read moreThe impressive Rotherham Town Hall now welcomes visitors with a striking Ready to Weave carpet from Axminster Commercial. Featuring the Metropolitan Borough Council’s coat of arms as a focal point surrounded by a custom design, the bespoke Axminster was specified by Jan Armitage, Architectural Assistant, Environment and Development Services: “We had recently used Axminster Carpets within the closely located Members…
read moreexterior-interior are pleased to announce the launch of the new Hopper product from Extremis. Extremis, known worldwide for setting the trend in outdoor living, is presenting its latest ‘Hopper’ design at Interieur 2010. This involves a notably innovative combined table and seats, designed for congenial social gatherings. Its designer, Dirk Wynants, immediately thought of adding a suitable awning. To really…
read moreThistle Hotels has recently announced the appointment of Tim Howes as General Manager of The Grand, Bristol. In this role, Howes will oversee the day-to-day management of the hotel, responsible for establishing The Grand as one of Bristol’s leading leisure and business destinations and raising its profile as one the best hotels in the heart of Bristol’s city centre.Situated in…
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