Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe good weather arrives and the Grand Hotel Central Barcelona welcomes the reopening of the Sky Bar, as every summer, with its magnificent viewpoint-terrace.This year it has been expanded with new lounging area and a renewed illumination. Its spectacular panoramic views, stylish and cosmopolitan atmosphere and good chill-out music makes this pool bar one of the most amazing places in…
read moreJAB was formed by Josef Anstoetz back in 1946 after he had an idea to start up a wholesale company for decoration and upholstery fabrics in Bielefeld, Germany. Fast forward nearly 65 years and JAB is still going strong as one of the leading up-market fabric and soft furnishings companies in the world.The company is still run as a family…
read moreCarlson Hotels has announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites by opening a new hotel in Alabama, US.The opening of Country Inn & Suites, Montgomery at Chantilly Parkway marks the brand’s expansion in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 growth strategy. The non-smoking hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center and meeting space for…
read moreYou are invited to attend a seminar entitled ‘Future entertainment technology for hotel guests’, hosted by Directory company Armour Hotel. Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, 16th June 2010 Dakota Hotel Glasgow, 1st July 2010The day includes: 1.) Audio Visual solutions for Bars, Restaurant, In-room & Leisure facilities by Armour Hotel 2.) Lutron, lights and blinds control designed to integrate with other control…
read moreCarlson Hotels has announced that it has signed a landmark agreement to develop the first Radisson Blu hotel in the United States. This US$125m development in Chicago is scheduled to open in the autumn of 2011. It marks the company’s most important investment so far as part of Carlson Hotels’ Ambition 2015 growth strategy. Carlson, president and chief executive officer,…
read moreAMS Group has been awarded the contract to manufacture and install 127 bedrooms for the new build Hampton by Hilton at Wales 1, Newport, UK for the Charnwood Property Group. The development, which will be the first hotel for the commercial property group, is situated in the prime location just off junction 23A of the M4. AMS will provide bedroom…
read moreStarwood Hotels, Inland American Lodging Corporation and Alliance Hospitality Management LLC have opened the Aloft Chapel Hill. The 40th Aloft hotel worldwide, this brand new destination is close to the Research Triangle Park and features 130 spacious, loft-like rooms and 487sqm of meeting space. Inland American Lodging Corporation, Craig Lambert said: “We are really excited to be opening our second…
read moreIn a bold and exciting move JAB ANSTOETZ has relocated to a more than 1,300sqm showroom in Imperial Wharf, London becoming the German fabric house’s European flagship store.Launched on March 18 2010, the showroom is the first JAB ANSTOETZ street level showroom in the UK, serving both UK and international clients. JAB ANSTOETZ has made this investment as the next…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, will exhibit at Clerkenwell Design Week, 25-27th May 2010 in London.Set within the elegant Victorian warehouses of the Farmiloe Building on St. John’s Street, the three day event will encompass seminars, entertainment and exhibits that celebrate the very best of international design and architecture. In the area known as The Shed…
read moreGrohe has won an astounding seven accolades at this years iF Product Design Awards. Established in 1954, the iF jury consists of noted international designers and is globally regarded as the quality seal of design – indeed it has become an internationally recognised trademark, serving as a buyer guidance tool in global markets. With a total of 2,486 products submitted…
read moreCS Contract Furniture has entered into a partnership with Hesse Lignal to introduce the next generation of surface finishes especially for the UK hospitality and leisure market.These finishes include anti-slip surfaces, scratch resistant surfaces and anti-bacterial surfaces. As well as launching innovative surface solutions the production process is environmentally friendly and provides a variety of additional benefits to hotels, restaurants,…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group is to open the Radisson Resort Rosa Khutor (180 rooms) and the Park Inn Resort Rosa Khutor (200 rooms) in Russia. Both properties are scheduled to welcome their first guests in Q4 2012. The Rosa Khutor development is within Russia’s most famous ski region of Krasnaya Polyana and 50 km east of the city of Sochi,…
read moreMorgan Furniture , the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has been awarded the coveted Design Guild Mark for 2010 by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers for its Miami collection and City lounge chair. The Miami has been designed by Katerina Zachariades, Design Director of Morgan, and the City has been the first product to come out of the…
read moreRHA was very impressed by Mobilidea’s new collection at Milan Furniture Fair 2010. RHA, managing director, Richard Hunt describes the collection as: “Quality transitional design for residence and high level commercial interiors. Rich wood and metals and exquisite finishing will position these in the most luxurious of interiors.” All items in the collection are very elegant and beautifully made. The…
read moreThe Trump Tower in Toronto, Canada, is making progress on its construction, with the hotel floors of the building nearing completion.The construction crews are currently working on level 27 and the granite and glass curtain wall is being installed. Work is also focusing on placing the exterior panels on the twelfth floor and installation is gathering pace. In addition, the…
read morePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 1 It has been a pleasure in the first part of 2010 to have seen a succession of beautifully designed hotels – the Arch, the Wit and now Andel’s hotel in Łódź, Poland. Whilst Chicago’s Wit is a new build, with all the benefits that it brings, the Arch…
read moreYesterday HotelDesigns reported that Les Suites Orient had opened in Shanghai and now we can report that another luxury hotel has opened in the same city – The Guoman Shanghai hotel.The five star hotel is the first of two new properties to launch under the Guoman brand in Asia, the second venture being a hotel in Beijing. Following a substantial…
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 moreRosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek has debuted a dramatically redesigned property in celebration of its 30th anniversairy.The hotel’s 143 newly appointed rooms and suites and restyled lobby have been unveiled this month and feature a collaborative effort of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and San Francisco-based design firm BAMO. Rosewood Mansion, managing director, Duncan Graham said: “As the only Five Star,…
read moreThe Thistle Hotel in Bloomsbury, London recently got the Curtis Interiors’ touch when the company fitted out around 80 rooms. The hotel’s refurbishment included the installation of mirrored robes, headboards with upholstery, desks, feature bedside tables and more. The Thistle Bloomsbury is located in Covent Garden in the heart of London and features 95 bedrooms. The hotel is designed in…
read moreVaughan has introduced a new range of desk lamps. The elegant yet practical Faringdon desk lamps are supplied with a GX53 low energy nine watt circular light bulb (equivalent to 40 watts). They are available in brass, bronze or nickel finish and comply with current anti-tilt standards. The desk lamps sit well with the new Pisa range of table and…
read moreSignbox has recently completed the sign package for the new purpose-built Richmond retirement village at Letcombe Regis in Oxfordshire, UK.Signbox was selected, following a competitive tender process, for the installation of internal and external signs that will help residents and visitors to find their way around the prestigious facilities. The village, based in rural Oxfordshire, comprises a new concept in…
read moreThe elegant Pure modular sofa system from The Modern Garden Company has been given an ecological makeover.Traditionally Pure has been made in plantation Teak but with the diminishing supplies of teak it is a material that is losing favour in the exterior design world, so manufacturers Tribu have risen to the challenge to produce a lacquered timber version. Using Indonesian…
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 moreFrank Hudson is celebrating their new showroom refurbishment and opening by holding a special open day with a cocktail reception and soiree especially for designers, architects and hoteliers. An ideal opportunity to meet and network with design and hospitality professionals whilst enjoying the historic surroundings.Frank Hudson Ltd is a treasure of the furniture industry which was established in 1947 and…
read moreOn May 12, the Majestic Barrière hotel in Cannes, France will reopen after an extensive renovation.HotelDesigns recently wrote about the work being carried out in the hotel and now we can reveal a few sneak peak photos of the changes. After two years of renovation and embellishment, this palatial hotel is now ready to reveal its new wing, with additional…
read moreKettal debuted in New York City by organizing a grand event alongside Richard Schultz.The introduction event, which featured a large number of professionals, designers and press, was held on April 22, in the Richard Schultz Manhattan showroom. The event was hosted with certain Spanish flair, where attendees were served with traditional Spanish products, such as wines from the Catalan Torres…
read moreThe InterContinental Chicago has completed some major renovations at the Michigan Avenue-based property including a refresh of all of its guest rooms and main corridor areas in its Historic Tower this month.The multi-million dollar refurbishment includes 328 guest rooms and suites, along with the corridors on floors 9-41 inside the Historic Tower of the hotel. For the guest rooms, new…
read moreEncompass has released its newest range – Solo garden dining tables.The outdoor tables are available in a variety of heights and lengths of 3.8m, 2.4m, 1.9m and 0.9m, to match accompanying Solo modern garden benches which fit underneath the table when not in use. The new range of designed by Wim Segers for Viteo and is a modern take on…
read moreLast week Moscow’s Mayor Yury Luzhkov officially opened the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow. Formerly known as Hotel Ukraina, the impressive building with a height of 206m and a total surface of more than 100,000sqm is one of Stalin’s legendary skyscrapers Seven Sisters, and reopened its doors after an extensive three year renovation. The hotel now features 506 guest rooms and…
read morePrima is a new spot light from energy saving experts Megaman that provides complete flexibility, featuring an adjustable lamp head and base to ensure precise illumination.Prima incorporates Megaman’s AR111 11w lamp, the first CFL with narrow beam optics that provide accurate optical control. The AR111 lamp incorporates a stylish anti-glare shield and glittering facetted mirror to provide the same appearance…
read moreSandiway Golf Club, set in the heart of Cheshire, has just completed an exciting and challenging refurbishment of its bar, lounge and reception facilities. Initially the project was slow to get off the ground due to the nervousness of the members to commit the club to significant borrowing during the recession. The committe came up with alternative schemes that practical,…
read moreThis elegant new collection of fine dining chairs from CS Contract Furniture , has been finished with luxurious velvet fabrics, evoking a sense of timeless design and splendour.These stylish chairs can be upholstered in any fabric, suitable for traditional and contemporary environments. The chairs have been crafted from beech and are manufactured to contract furniture standards. Louis, Versailles, Georgian, Marie…
read moreThe five star hotel, The Savoy in London, has delayed its reopening yet again, after falling more than 11 months behind schedule.It was scheduled to open after its extensive renovations in June last year but that date has now been pushed to either late August or early September. Not only has the opening date been postponed, but costs have apparently…
read moreHotelDesigns recently wrote a piece on fashion hotels and since it was published an Armani hotel in Dubai has opened, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has been employed to design a London hotel and a New York hotel has adapted its own interpretation to the fashion designer idea.The Armani hotel in Dubai, housed in the tallest building in the world,…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan in Italy.Formerly known as the Chedi Milan, this contemporary and stylish hotel is situated in Milan’s Bovisa district and has been designed by Jaya Ibrahim who has created a blend of Italian sophistication and Indonesian elegance. Understated elegance characterises the hotel’s 250 guest rooms and suites with a spacious…
read moreThe new 193-room Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square has opened, offering guests a combination of heritage, contemporary design and local art. The Novotel is located in the centre of the city on Cathedral Square and has incorporated the heritage-listed Warner’s Hotel, originally built in 1863, into the complex. As part of the development, the Warner’s Hotel was fully restored to its…
read moreA hotel in Cambridgeshire, UK, was demolished this week following a fire.The Phoenix hotel in North Brink, Wisbech, a historic part of Cambridgeshire town, caught fire during the early hours of Thursday morning. After the fire was put out it was decided to demolish the remaining building as it was deemed structurally unsafe. The building had not been used since…
read moreSignbox Stealth monolith signs have been specified for the beautiful landscaped surroundings of the new purpose-built retirement village at Letcombe Regis in the heart of rural Oxfordshire, UK.Signbox has supplied both external & internal signs to wayfind residents and visitors around the luxurious facilities available, including The Wellness Spa, a state-of-the-art complex complete with gymnasium and pool, the Bowling Green,…
read moreSimpsons Mirrors & Furniture has recently taken a showroom on the first floor of the middle dome at The Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10. Founded in 1976, Simpsons Mirrors has become the foremost design -led mirror manufacturer in the UK. Over the years the collection has evolved to include beautifully designed and crafted ranges of console tables, coffee 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 morePanaz CEO Tony Attard received an Order of the British Empire (OBE) from the Queen at Buckingham Palace last month, in recognition of his services to the UK textile industry and international trade.Attard founded the Lancashire-based Panaz Limited in 1986, where he has spearheaded the design and technical advancement of flame retardant fabrics for the worldwide hospitality, leisure, cruise ship…
read moreAllgood PLC, one of the world’s leading architectural ironmongery companies, has launched its new Hotel and Residences solution.Allgood offers three brands of door furniture to suit any aesthetic requirements: Signature collection: – Created with the very best of Allgood’s core ranges, providing varied aesthetic options based around a uniform design. Classic collection: – Classic designs in traditional brass finishes. Modern…
read moreCour du Corbeau, one of Europe’s oldest hotels, situated in France, has joined the MGallery collection.Fully renovated by architects Benoït Peaucelle from Levy-Peaucelle et Associes, the establishment in Strasbourg was originally built in 1528. Cour du Corbeau – the crow’s courtyard in French – is an important part of Strasbourg’s cultural heritage. Located down the street from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the…
read moreThe Siegel Hotel Group has plans to open a boutique chain of Las Vegas hotels, starting with the Rumour Hotel which is to debut in June. The 150-suite Rumour Hotel is to open on the former site of the St Tropez, across the road from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Harmon Avenue in Las Vegas. The hotel will…
read moreInspirational and exciting signage installed by Signbox, engaged visitors and students in the brand new £120m purpose-built INTO study centre at University of East Anglia (UEA) London campus.Providing a dynamic learning environment, the innovatively designed building, located close to Liverpool Street station, features flexible, multi-purpose classrooms and state-of-the-art teaching facilities. The new centre now accommodates more than 1000 students studying…
read moreAs part of the Shell collection and Encompass, a fine furniture range for the garden, Shell sun loungers mix luxury modern European design with a retro feel and are available in a range of colours and finishes. High grade stainless steel and Batyline fibre are modern materials with exceptional durability and with a design reminiscent of mid 20th century styles…
read moreShangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Tanriverdi Holding Company to manage the Shangri-La Hotel, Istanbul, opening in April 2012. The hotel will be the group’s first in Turkey.Shangri-La Hotel, Istanbul will be located between the Dolmabahce and the Maritime Museum on the European coast of the Bosphorus Straits, the 30km stretch of water separating Europe and Asia.…
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 moreCliq Designs has completed the manufacture and installation of curtains, black out blinds and voiles for the recently completed Park Inn Manchester.Located in Manchester’s Green Quarter to the north of the city centre, the four star Park Inn Manchester comprises 264 guest bedrooms on five floors. Cliq team members worked with project designers The Manser Practice to select a red…
read moreAfter HotelDesigns recently reported that Hyatt Hotels was expanding into India, it has been revealed that Starwood Hotels has similar plans.Starwood has announced it is to expand its Aloft hotel into India with a bigger presence of new build hotels. Starwood president and CEO, Frits van Paasschen has embarked on a two week trip to India to meet hotel owners,…
read moreWinter storage is an eternal problem, especially in the UK climate and The Modern Garden Company is well aware of this.Storing cushions for exterior furniture is a difficult problem, however, The Modern Garden Company are able to offer some elegant storage solutions. The Aspen cushion box in a synthetic cord weave can double as an additional table surface. The inner…
read moreReal estate developers Warimpex and UBM and hotel management firm Vienna International have opened their sixth angelo design hotel after Prague, Bucharest, Munich, Pilsen and Ekaterinburg: the angelo Hotel in Katowice, Poland. The 4-star hotel, with 203 rooms and eight conference rooms, is specially geared towards the needs of the many business travellers who visit the commercial and industrial city…
read moreGlobal hotel group Worldhotels will gain its first property in Helsinki city centre with the opening of Hotel Fabian in August. Located centrally close to Market Square, Esplanade Park and Kaivopuisto Park, the four-star property will provide a base for both business and leisure travellers to the Finnish capital. Hotel Fabian’s speciality will be loft-style rooms, with large windows providing…
read moreThe Varsity, a new boutique hotel and spa will open in alongside the River Cam in Cambridge in July this year.The hotel will offer 50 rooms and suites, each named after an Oxbridge college – celebrating the heritage of the university town. The two top floors of the hotel are made entirely from glass which will allow views of the…
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 morePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 1 Not a Trump Tower. A small building by Chicago’s standards, only 27 storeys high. Small but almost perfectly formed. Perhaps the ‘lightning streak’ of yellow down the outside is not the most successful feature I have seen on a building and the signage is definitely one sided. Location…
read moreAn uber-stylish contemporary design in subtle, muted colours offering a taste of cosmopolitan luxury, make sure you enjoy the Maldives this summer with Andy Thornton’s outdoor lounge furniture.An uber-stylish contemporary design in subtle, muted colours offering a taste of cosmopolitan luxury, make sure you enjoy the Maldives this summer with Andy Thornton’s outdoor lounge furniture. Especially suited to deluxe hospitality…
read moreColombostile is to exhibit at the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile show in Milan, Italy, from today until the 19th of April.After the success of 2009 shows attended by 313,385 visitors, the historic spring appointment dedicated to all who have a professional interest in furnishing is back at the Rho exhibition centre. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile and the International Furnishing…
read moreViceroy Hotel Group has announced that the company will unveil the newest addition to its growing Viceroy Hotels and Resorts collection with the December 2010 opening of Viceroy Maldives.The property is being developed by Maldives-based, luxury hotel developer, EoN Resorts (EoN), in partnership with Mubadala Development Company (‘Mubadala’). Viceroy Maldives, a luxury resort, is currently under construction on the pristine,…
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 moreEpoque & Avantgarde Hotels has partnered with The Levante Laudon Luxury Apartments Vienna. The Levante Laudon is sister hotel of The Levante Parliament, a boutique hotel that has been a member of Epoque Hotels since 2007.The Levante Laudon in Vienna comprises of luxury furnished apartments in a central location. The luxury apartment house is located in a Biedermeier building and…
read moreHyatt is to open a 122-room Andaz Amsterdam in 2012.The hotel will be located on the site of the former Public Library on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht, within the cultural district of Jordaan. The hotel will be developed by Aedes Real Estate and Marcel Wanders will be responsible for the interior design. The design concept of Andaz Amsterdam and the stylish allure…
read moreAs part of the CIMA collection and Encompass, an extensive range of modern design garden furniture, these garden tables by Encompass are pure, minimalist and architectural in design. They are available in square or rectangular formats. The table tops are available in Belgian bluestone, teak, black glass, white glass or cendre (sand) coloured glass. The high grade stainless steel frame…
read moreThe Rocco Forte Collection, has unveiled the details of its first property in the Middle East, due to open in Abu Dhabi in fall 2010. The 281-room property, which will be a new build, will be housed in a stunning 12-floor curved glass structure designed by architect WS Atkins and Partners. Interiors are being created by Dubai-based interior design specialists…
read moreSitting pretty on the quayside of Bristol’s ‘Floating Harbour’, is the eponymous Bristol Hotel, from the Doyle Collection of Hotels. And what better place to experience Bristol’s maritime history than on the cobbled terrace outside the hotel’s Shore Café Bar. The contemporary outdoor tables and chairs, which complement the building’s modern façade, are from Andy Thornton’s Largo Collection.The Largo features…
read moreThe new La Salle Hotel by Magnolia Hotels in Bryan, Texas has unveiled its renovation, which enhanced guest rooms and public space while retaining the character and charm of the historic hotel.Décor in each guest room was enhanced with a new Magnolia bedding package, flat-screen televisions, fresh paint and modern lighting to complement the executive work desks. New flooring was…
read morePremier Inn, owned by Whitbread PLC, is bringing two new hotels to Stratford upon Avon, UK, investing £13.4 million in the town and creating approximately 75 new jobs. The hotels – on Payton Street and at the Waterways on Birmingham Road – will provide more than 200 new bedrooms. Work has already started on turning College House in Payton Street…
read moreTransforming the practical chore of heating into an inspirational, design-led process, Aestus introduces ‘Bauhaus’ to the UK and Irish marketplace.Supremely elegant, ‘Bauhaus’ defies the traditional concept of heating, pushing the boundaries of design and innovation to produce a truly breathtaking masterpiece. As shown above, ‘Bauhaus’ is perfect for making a statement and will attract just the right amount of attention.…
read moreSpa Vision is launching new brand and website for new skincare range. Spa Skincare’s expertise is sourcing the finest skincare brands from across the globe supporting them with unrivalled training expertise and business support. The brands are proven and established leaders in the industry and used in many of the world’s finest salons and spas.The current portfolio includes Kerstin Florian,…
read moreAs part of the CIMA lounge collection by Fuera Dentro and Encompass, this sun lounger is pure, minimalist and architectural in design. The CIMA lounge collection of modern design lounge furniture for the garden or home includes a striking carver chair, sofas, lounge chairs, ottomans, footrests, modular lounge sets, sun loungers and occasional tables, all with the same clean geometrical…
read moreGet ready to adjust the thermostat for the shimmery new combination called Fire and Ice – the hottest and coolest new releases from Seltex Wallcoverings.Ice glitters with all the richness of a polished silk fabric in 18 crystalline colours from Glacé, Frost and Hail to Brilliant, Spumoni and Black Ice. Ice’s sensuous texture becomes the background for Fire, which turns…
read moreThe spectacular setting of the Four Seasons resort in the Seychelles, provides a perfect backdrop for this luxurious resort.The treehouse villas, perched on stilts placing guests amongst the giant bamboo and Cinnamon trees, have been designed to blend with their natural surroundings. The designer turned to Vaughan for much of the lighting within the resort. The interiors of the villas…
read moreFollowing HotelDesigns’ report on hotels fixing their prices ahead of the World Cup, an investigation has revealed this is not the case.South Africa, Minister for Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk said a report into the alleged price fixing showed that hotels were acting responsibly. A survey was commissioned by the National Department of Tourism to compare accommodation rates during the World…
read moreRHA Furniture has released a new range called Opera. Opera is an elegant collection with sophisticated details and dignified shapes that hint at the past with the intention to satisfy the demands of high class interiors.Within the range there is the Igor sofa which is an extravagant piece of furniture. It has a frame in solid wood upholstery in expanded…
read moreA sneak preview of some of what is to come at Glasgow’s iconic Central Hotel has just been released.The Queen Anne style hotel, located in the heart of the city centre is Grade A Listed. It was acquired by the hotel and conference centre group, Principal Hayley, from Real Hotel Group in June 2009 and rebranded the ‘Grand Central Hotel’…
read moreGrupo Kettal, the largest European manufacturer of luxury outdoor furniture, has opened a store in Paris with a new look.The Kettal store, which has been completely refurbished and showcases a spectacular design, is at 80 Boulevard Malesherbes. This new showroom contains new products for 2010, from renowned designers Patricia Urquiola, Emiliana Design Studio and Marcel Wanders, along with the new…
read moreBangkok’s hospitality scene is about to grow with the opening of the AETAS Bangkok, the new high-end hotel located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi Ruamrudee. The hotel offers 214 stylish rooms and suites that range from spacious Superior Rooms to the ultimate Presidential Suite. The AETAS bangkok provides services and facilities such fine dining, spa treatments, a fitness centre with outside…
read moreFairmont Hotels & Resorts and Azinko Development M.M.C. has signed an agreement for Fairmont to manage a new 347-guest room luxury hotel property in the sparkling coastal city of Baku, Azerbaijan. Fairmont Baku is being developed by Azinko and is located on a prime site next to the Azerbaijan parliament buildings and overlooking the Caspian Sea. This new iconic complex,…
read moreLucy Heber-Percy’s first solo exhibition is to be held at The Mezzanine Gallery, The Granary, Weston Park, Shropshire and opens tomorrow.Fascinated by Vintage art and the Victorian era, Lucy’s photographs are influenced by the colours used in Victorian photographic processes, as well as the colours of plants and flowers at their different stages of life, more particularly once they have…
read moreCapture the light-hearted bubbles and fizz of a celebratory champagne toast with Ciré. Irregular dots flow in concentric circles, providing counterpoint to the frothy background of bubbles.The pattern packs drama or recedes to subtle interest depending on which of the 18 beautiful colours are selected. Go playful with cheerful Sari Orange, sumptuous with temple Red, bold with contrasting Fade to…
read moreIn 1871 Chicago had its fire. Mrs O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern in the barn. The city was built of timber -not just houses but boardwalks, road blocks, fences – and with the weather tinder dry, four square miles went up in flames as the wind blew them on. The fire jumped the branches of the Chicago river, only…
read moreAs its name suggests, Midas, the new fabric backed vinyl from Dixon Turner, has a highly metallic finish with a subtle creased fabric embossed texture.Suitable for many end uses in the hospitality and leisure markets, this versatile luxurious range, compromising of 21 colours, adds glamour to the already extensive Dixon Turner collection. Featuring a wide ranging spectrum of colours, Midas…
read moreKettal has included a new range of natural-look fabrics, Natte, in their 2010 catalogue. Natte fabrics have a satiny shine and their finely shaded textures, inspired by Nature, create natural effects that imitate natural fibres, such as cotton and linen. The play of weave and broken threads give the fabric a true rustic finish. This fabric has been specially created…
read moreThe hotel property formerly known as Club Oceanic Trincomalee, a member of the John Keells Hotels Group is scheduled to reopen in May 2010 with a new and improved ambience as Chaaya Blu Trincomalee.Hotel operations have ceased in order to make way for the complete refurbishment and expansion plan which is currently underway. Under the watchful eye of architect Channa…
read moreLocated in a quiet part of Taipei’s most fashionable district, Da-An, is Hotel Éclat, an eclectic, elegant new boutique art hotel which is the first new luxury hotel to open in the city for many years.The French word “Éclat” literally means “glorious accomplishment and honour”, and this aptly describes this stylish, avant-garde new hotel with lavish furnishings, priceless artworks, eclectic…
read moreThe JW Marriott Marquis Miami will house the largest ballroom in downtown Miami when it opens this summer.Featuring 313 rooms, the hotel will be located in the new Metropolitan Miami development, in the heart of Miami’s Financial District. It offer 80,000sq ft of event space which will include a junior ballroom, 32 meeting and break out rooms, all accessible to…
read moreFine Cell Work are inviting the public to ‘A private view of British quilts’ which will be hosted at the Victoria and Albert Museum on 25th March.This event will celebrate the launch of a quilt that has been commissioned by V&A from inmates at HMP Wandsworth. The charity will also be auctioning a ‘celebrity signature quilt’ which features the signatures…
read moreLocated in the new multifunctional city quarter Eurovea on the Danube embankment, the Sheraton Bratislava Hotel features 209 guest rooms including 23 suites.The new hotel is indicative of Sheraton’s role as a major driver of Starwood’s growth in EAME, with additional flagship hotels scheduled to open in destinations such as Georgia (Sheraton Batumi, Spring 2010), Greece (Sheraton Rhodes, Spring 2010)…
read moreGandia Blasco in conjunction with Barbed presents their new outdoor furniture range, Flat. The range is designed by Mario Ruiz and is available in a new bronze colour along with their characteristic white. The collection consists of: chaiselounge, side tables, dining chairs, armchairs, three sizes of dining table, benches in different lengths, lounge chairs, two coffee tables, four modular sofas,…
read moreDuring the last decade Megaman has established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). The company’s growth has been driven by a combination of innovative technologies, novel designs and a strong commitment to its customers. Megaman offer a wide range of lamps including candle, golf ball, bulb-shaped CFLs, spotlights for direct replacement of halogen…
read moreD-LUX are modern design sun loungers for contemporary outdoor spaces and are available with or without a cushion. Built to a very high quality from aluminium, D-LUX modern garden furniture is a very light weight outdoor furniture solution. The unusual and unique design comes from European designer Kris Van Puyvelde and combines sleek lines, curves, egonomics and function with optimum…
read moreHotelDesigns is running another training day for those interested in learning about our web services, using the internet for marketing, Google ad words and social networking such as Twitter.Date: Wednesday 28th April 2010 Place: The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2ER Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Cost: £60 (ex VAT) for non-members of the Directory, £30 for Directory…
read moreIn keeping with the current trend for natural, organic interiors, heating specialist, Aestus, introduces ‘Cosmos’, a remarkable stone radiator from the company’s popular ‘Cinier’ collection.While the design of ‘Cosmos’ is en-vogue, like all other models from the ‘Cinier’ range, it has been crafted from thousand-year-old Olycale stone, sourced from the Pyrenees. Crushed and moulded to produce a genuinely innovative and…
read morePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 1 Take a rundown neglected old hotel in an underexposed seaside resort, inject a soupçon of good design and watch it flower again. The Liz McGrath collection is achieving fabled status in South Africa by using good design to raise hotels into the first rank of global competition. Their…
read moreEmbassy Suites Hotels today announced the opening of the Embassy Suites Palmdale, featuring the brand’s first Design Option III Prototype build in the state of California. The 30th Embassy Suites in the state, the upscale property is located just off Interstate 14, nestled in the Antelope Valley at 39375 5th Street West. Embassy Suites Palmdale is managed by Sun Development…
read moreThe company completed a series of successful projects at the end of last year. The projects included supplying furniture for bar, restaurants and rooms.The projects included Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. The company supplied tables, restaurant chairs and bar stools for the bar and bowling alley. Center Parcs’s spokesperson, Susie Malcolm Barclay said: “Stylematters were actually identified as a…
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 moreContra Curtains Ltd is proud to announce its appointment as the soft furnishing supplier to Holiday Inn Reading M4 Jct 10.Meridian Leisure Hotels have appointed Contra to complete all soft furnishings for the 174 bedrooms including executive rooms and suites, and extensive public areas including eight function suites for up to 260 guests. The hotel will feature contemporary and new…
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