Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe County Club, a long established Private Member’s Club in Bridgwater, Somerset reopened its doors on Wednesday 3rd November 2010, following the first phase of a staged interior refurbishment. The Club, originally known in the 1800’s as “The Bridgwater Club”, occupies the rooms of a former private house whose origins date from the 17th century. The building is in an…
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 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 moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown. The property featuring 220 rooms is scheduled to open in early 2011. It is Rezidor’s 4th Radisson Blu Hotel in the Emirate – the group already manages the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, the Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina, and…
read moreHelp keep your energy costs down this winter with Hafele and individually controlled radiators throughout your property, each with 0% CO2 emissions and no combustion as does not require a boiler, gas or liquid fuels. Each radiator works independently of each other and can be programmed to specific requirements for that room.• Energy Saving – 12 hours running only draws…
read moreThe Swiss furniture manufacturer Girsberger will present PEPE, a new multi-purpose chair, at Orgatec in Cologne. The chair was designed by Dieter Stierli. The chair’s design is clear-cut and simple. A shell of shaped wood, bent upwards in a tight radius on three sides, forms the seat, backrest and armrests. The slimly upholstered shell is covered with fabric or leather…
read moreCorinthia Hotels released further details of the five-star luxury hotel it is building in central London, which is due to open in early 2011. It will become the world’s ninth Corinthia hotel. Corinthia Hotel London is being built within an imposing Victorian building, on a city block location between Whitehall Place, Northumberland Avenue and Great Scotland Yard, overlooking Trafalgar Square…
read moreCHI Hotels & Resorts has announced that as from 1st October of this year it will be operating its second hotel in the highly popular Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt – The Ramada Plaza -Naama Bay – Sharm El Sheikh.CHI signed a 15-year technical services and management agreement with the owning El Salam Company for Tourism…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of a new 87-room Holiday Inn Express in Houston, Texas. The Holiday Inn Express-Houston NW Beltway 8 – West Road offers multiple access routes and proximity to a host of conference centers as well as corporate offices and leisure activities. The property will showcase the brand’s new sign, which is the seal of…
read moreOpening in August 2010, on West 44th Street in the heart of New York City’s theatre district, The Chatwal salutes the New York City “baby grand” hotels of a bygone era, with unparalleled accommodations and a fresh perspective. The landmark Stanford White-designed building was home to the famous Lambs Club, America’s first professional theatre club.Beautifully restored and modernized by Master…
read moreexterior-interior are pleased to announce that they, with Extremis, will be taking part in the capital’s celebrations as part of The London Design Festival this September at Portobello Dock.As part of the Global Industry at the Dock event we will be displaying some familiar favourites from Extremis and will also be showcasing a selection of their new products never before…
read moreSeated in a prime waterfront location in Marina Bay (Singapore’s CBD and historical Arts and Cultural precinct), the Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore (opened 8th July 2010) offers impeccable service and hospitality. Comprising 100 rooms, five individually-themed suites and a luxurious Presidential Suite, with magnificent bay views, sundecks and balconies, the hotel appeals to discerning jetsetters and travellers from across the…
read moreLaunched in October 2009 as the first hotel to span a Formula 1 racetrack, the Yas Hotel has since stood as a landmark icon in Middle Eastern architectural design. An incredible lattice structure, comprising 219 metres of sweeping steel and 5,096 diamond shaped LED panels, provides a ‘veil’ that drapes over the hotel’s two towers, which are linked by a…
read moreDisco Gloss is an exciting new lighting collection from Andy Thornton, which features in the company’s eagerly anticipated Lighting Catalogue, which has just been launched. The collection is perfect for modern hotel interiors and style-conscious bars and indeed would suit most contemporary commercial applications.The double pendant shown features stunning modern drum shades in acrylic gold finish, hanging from an adjustable…
read moreStylematters would like to entice you with their divine dining discounts from Italy. Framed and polished to your colour as part of the cost, the price also includes your own choice of material for the upholstery to full customise the look.Stylematters have secured the whole consignment, so purchases are on a strictly first come – first served basis. S283 Superb…
read moreInternational tourist arrivals grew by 7% in the first four months of 2010 according to the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This growth confirms the recovery trend beginning in the last quarter of 2009 and comes despite the challenging conditions of recent months. While April’s results were affected by the week-long closure of European airspace, globally the…
read moreThe EVOline® range from Schulte & Loughborough now includes in addition to some well established mountings the secure stainless steel supports that also enable the integration of an iPod connection.The picture (right) shows the Schulte EVOline® Dock mounted within an international hotel where visitors and guests from around the world need easily accessible European, USA and Far East sockets, and…
read moreDesigned by Spain’s Carlos Tiscar, a well known industrial designer for chairs, Girsberger has released its new OTTO range.The lounge and reception chairs are striking yet extremely lightweight in their appearance. The idea behind this unique design is to allow the user to set up a system of benches that measure 122cms wide with comfortable form which gives then the…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Majestic Resort, Calzignano Terme in Italy.The first 97 rooms of the existing hotel will be rebranded in the second quarter of this year. An additional 120 rooms in a separate building will be rebranded upon completion of the full renovation which is expected to finish in the first quarter of next…
read moreGrohe has introduced a new fresh and stylish collection with unbeatable entry level pricing – Eurosmart Cosmo offers a complete range from basin mixer to bath or shower mixer shower sets and a coordinating kitchen mixer will also be introduced this month. Every detail of the new Eurosmart Cosmo has been carefully considered to be in keeping with the highest…
read moreBesselink & Jones is proud to announce the launch of the gun metal finish to add to their portfolio of stunning finishes. Gun metal is a deep graphite coloured bronze finish which would suit the most traditional or contemporary of settings. Besselink & Jones, company director, Ben Simpson said: “This works particularly well with desk lamps. We have had a…
read moreThe Chamberlian hotel in West Hollywood has reopened following an extensive renovation.Interior designer Leslie Barrett was in charge of the hotel’s spring 2010 renovation, its first since it opened its doors in 2005. The improvements included an extensive remodel of all the guestrooms, suites, bathrooms and the roof-top outdoor pool deck, which now offers view of the Hollywood Hills and…
read moreAfter a vast renovation, the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses has reopened. The hotel was renovated by the designer Didier Gomez for all the interior decoration and the architect Karim Chakor for the façade and exterior. This Sofitel becomes the sixth Sofitel hotel in Morocco Rabat and is situated in the middle of an eight hectare (20-acre) Andalusian park, a…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has created a handsome line-up of eye-catching and comfortable seating for one of London’s hottest new hotels, The Arch.Located in a tranquil street near Marble Arch and completed in December 2009, this trend-setting boutique hotel comprises seven Georgian town houses and two mews homes which have been sympathetically amalgamated to form…
read moreJust like Paris, the fashion capital, Aestus is renowned for producing some of the world’s most stylish designs.Inspired by and named after the famous European city, ‘Paris’ is the latest designer towel rail to launch from the company’s exciting portfolio. Moving away from standard chrome models, ‘Paris’ allows homeowners to have fun, be creative and bring personality to whatever room…
read moreThe newest project from Grupo HABITA and architect Fernando Romero opened its doors on March 15.Grupo HABITA have lovingly restored the 1950s interior, creating a hotel with vintage charm and a chic contemporary design. Complete with an in-house disco and pool terrace the hotel offers round-the-clock service and a laid back ambience. Ground floor rooms come with landscaped gardens whereas…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn has continued its successful partnership with celebrated designer Guy Oliver at The Connaught Hotel with further signature light fittings. The new fittings have been installed to complement its previous support of the hotel’s extensive restoration and refurbishment programme. Dernier & Hamlyn’s current work at the five star luxury hotel includes a magnificent polished chrome and glass pendant…
read moreLe 16 Haussmann offers glamour and elegance in the heart of the Paris Opera district and RHA Furniture has been working to make all the more beautiful.Designed by the team at Bevis Design in London, RHA were selected by the owners to supply furniture to this landmark hotel restaurant. Using luxury fabrics by Lelievre and Casamance the comfortable traditional dining…
read moreFor small, compact bathrooms where space is at a premium, the new 300mm Centro towel rail from Aestus offers a solution.As from December 2009, homeowners need not compromise on aesthetics as this new addition to the popular ‘Centro’ collection combines practicality and style to produce a timeless and affordable piece. Sleek and slender, the 300mm ‘Centro’ towel rail will ensure…
read moreSweeney Properties Ltd is to open high quality accommodation in the heart of the Lake District in the summer of this year.Located just off the A591 & only five minutes away from Keswick on the site of the Old School House and Youth Hostel at Legburthwaite near Keswick, it will be a 40 bed lodge hotel. The design, by local…
read moreHamilton Litestat is a UK-leading designer and manufacturer of decorative electrical wiring accessories including switch plates, sockets, card switches and lighting controls. With over 40 years’ experience supplying commercial and residential markets, Hamilton provides an ever-expanding, diverse range of quality, design-led products as well as producing bespoke commissions.The products range from traditional antique brass switch plates to up-to-the-minute lighting control…
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