Hotel Designs Hotel Designs12 studios ‘named’ as architects on The Line in Saudi Arabia According to multiple sources, 12 studios have been named as working on the controversial project, The Line, in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what we know… Ever since we first dropped the news of a futuristic 106-mile, mirrored metropolis to emerge in Saudi Arabia, named The Line, the demand to know…
read moreHotel lighting reimagined by Gabriel Scott Canadian luxury handmade furniture and lighting brand Gabriel Scott has launched its latest lighting collection, Welles Reimagined, in collaboration with six global designers and architects to celebrate the brands 10th anniversary this year… The six designers have reinterpreted the studio’s most iconic fixture, the Welles Chandelier. The six fixtures, first showcased at Milan Design…
read moreClerkenwell Design Week 2019 launches and new designs to bookmark Ahead of Clerkenwell Design Week, which takes place from May 21 – 23, Hotel Designs takes a closer look at some of the major product launches and new designs to look forward to… Now that the sun has set on Italy’s capital following yet another successful Milan Design Week, Hotel…
read moreAl Faya Lodge: A boutique hotel made from stone and steel Architecture firm Anarchitect was inspired by the desert location and opted to use raw materials to design the five-key boutique hotel… Located in Sharjah, the third largest emeritus that make up the UAE, Al Faya Lodge is a striking architectural gem that was developed by SHEROOT. The lodge-like boutique hotel…
read moreWith the aim to unearth new talent among the sea of exhibitors, as well as identifying emerging trends in all markets, editor Hamish Kilburn reviews MAISON&OBJET Paris 2019… The streets of Paris at any time of the year ooze chic style, sophistication and a certain ‘je-ne sais quoi’. During January, though, it is a bustling haven for designers seeking inspiration…
read moreSet in lovely 22,000 square-metres of gardens, Villa della Pergola, Villino della Pergola and Casa del Sole are all elegant masterpieces of architecture that date from the end of the nineteenth century overlooking the Gulf of Alassio. After its winter closing, Villa della Pergola is reopening on the 7th April, where guests staying can feel completely at home in any…
read moreDorsett Hospitality International has announced the soft opening of Silka Tsuen Wan – a value-led hotel brand under the group’s property portfolio on 16 January 2017. Strategically located amid the shopping attractions of Tsuen Wan as well as the industrial and commercial hub of Kwai Chung, the hotel is just 35-minute drive away from the Hong Kong International Airport, Asia…
read moreJust a matter of months after it won a well-deserved Green Tourism Award, Dorsett Shepherds Bush has been awarded the prestigious International Architecture Award 2016. Awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the winning projects for 2016 were selected in Milan during the 15th Venice Architecture…
read moreThe four-star Dorsett Shepherds Bush has been rewarded for its sustained efforts in corporate social responsibility; having been awarded the Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award. The award – the highest honour in the scheme, which itself is the largest and most established of its type in the world – recognises the hotel’s efforts to promote sustainability and implementing cost-saving…
read morePhi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is delighted to announce an extensive £3.5 million renovation to be fully completed in October 2016, with the completion of 45 brand new luxurious and exclusive private villas and a glimmering 25-metre beachfront infinity pool. Located on Koh Phi Phi, within the Nopparattra National Park, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort allows guests to…
read moreKata Rocks incorporates a clever piece of design to give the illusion that you are in fact on your very own super yacht adrift on the Andaman Sea. A minimalist presence throughout, the modernistic layout gives those who visit an entirely new luxury experience in Thailand. Kata Rocks appointed architect firm Original Vision to take the lead in creating this…
read moreA flurry of Mercure hotels have recently opened across the globe following extensive refurbishments as Accor accelerates its ambitious expansion plans within the four star market. Located in the heart of Devon, the Mercure Exeter Southgate has opened following a redesign of the reception, Gate House restaurant, bar, lounge, terrace and all 156 bedrooms. The interior design scheme for the…
read moreBefore we start to look at the nitty gritty of what happens inside the building, lets for a moment consider how you are going to manage the process. After all you are neither building a retail shed, nor a domestic block of flats, but a destination to which you hope people will come back again and again. To achieve your…
read moreIt might seem a banal starting point but so many people think they know about hotel design but create operations that fail at the most basic level that it seems to me a restatement of basics is the place to start this series. This primer is for anyone who hasn’t been involved in hotel design before and for those who…
read moreAs Wimbledon gets underway for 2014 and Britain’s hopes and dreams fall upon the shoulders of Andy Murray once more, Focus SB are proud to have been chosen to supply their new Uxbridge range to the newly refurbished All England Lawn Tennis Club.Over 100 sockets and switches were supplied in the Uxbridge range, with bespoke square corners and incorporating quality…
read moreTo celebrate the introduction of two new chair models to its range, Forbes Group has a special offer on a chair and stretch cover combination. Forbes’ conference chairs are as easy on the eye as they are on the seat, thanks to great ergonomic design. They offer you strong, lightweight and entirely recyclable frames in 100% aluminium (with optional arms…
read moreFor over thirty years, Forbes Group (Stand 1) based in Herefordshire, has been supplying leading independent hotels as well as major multi-nationals with fabric and furniture products. Renowned for its tailored table skirting, conference cloth and chair covers, Forbes also supplies UK-manufactured, lightweight and standard folding tables, stacking chairs, staging, dance floors, screens, lecterns, and cocktail tables.Simple-Fit skirting for dining…
read moreFocus SB launched their new brochure at this year’s Decorex. Showcasing bespoke plates and designer ranges with stunning new photography, the brochure is a testament to Focus SB’s position in the industry; bridging both design and manufacturing. If you have not picked up a copy yet, it can be viewed and downloaded here.Alternatively, if you prefer to receive a hard…
read moreThe hospitality industry has been working to improve its environmental credentials, improving its waste management, energy efficiency, recycling, and water use. Now the UK’s furniture, fabric and equipment supplier, Forbes Group is bringing some glamour to this important area with its latest fabric – EcoFab. Forbes’ chair covers, skirting, table covers, and cocktail covers are well-known for making a special…
read moreForbes Group is offering a free Silcra cover with every purchase of a Buffet-Rite top and Alu-Lite® T-bar table, from now until the end of July.When the Silcra stretch cover is used in conjunction with the table and Buffet-Rite, a coffee station, outdoor buffet or temporary bar is transformed into a sleek addition to any function, inside or out. ‘We…
read moreForbes Group intends to make a real difference to its environmental impact with the latest addition to the range of fabrics in which it makes its table skirtings, chair covers, contemporary and cocktail table covers. EcoFab is a ground-breaking polyester fabric made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. As such, it has a double benefit for the environment: it requires up…
read moreIn competitive times, making your customers feel pampered can keep you ahead. Forbes table protectors slip between your tables and linen and cushion the table top to give your guests a superior dining experience.While your customer relaxes into the dining equivalent of a well-padded sofa, you can enjoy the fact that the table protector reduces noise, protects the table from…
read moreThe InterContinental Westminster opens its doors this month in the heart of London’s political Village, hoping to attract politicians, business people and influencers to restored former government buildings, Queen Anne’s Chambers. In the often febrile world within earshot of Big Ben, appearances count for a great deal. In the run-up to the hotel’s opening, Forbes Group was called in to…
read moreVenues are being given an opportunity to spruce up their tables for the festive season by Forbes Group. The British supplier is offering sets of its best-selling clip-free Simple Fit skirting and a Serenity tablecloth at reduced prices in a special offer that runs until the end of December.Simple-Fit skirting is supplied in easy care polyester, is easy to fit,…
read moreForbes Group is throwing thirty years’ experience in the hospitality sector worldwide behind an innovative new venture for training the next generation of industry managers and staff. The British manufacturer and supplier of fabrics, furniture and equipment has sponsored and supplied Edge Hotel School, which opened on 20th September at the four star Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester. Part of the…
read moreFocus SB is renowned for electrical accessories of unparalleled quality. View our entire range, including Prism Clear Acrylic and the ever popular Ambassador in our Elegant Power brochure. Bespoke accessories are our speciality.View our eBrochure or download a pdf here. Decorex 2012 Visit us on our newly designed stand (G217) at Decorex 2012, 23-26 September at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea,…
read moreForbes Group’s reputation for furniture, conference cloths, table skirting and equipment that offers immaculate presentation combined with functionality would appear to be confirmed by its latest order from the Hilton Waldorf Hotel on Aldwych, London. The Adelphi Suite of this classic hotel has just undergone an £800,000 refurbishment that demanded respect for the building (parts of which are listed) combined…
read moreHilton Hotels and Resorts has turned to Forbes Group UK to help it create the best possible first impression when it opens its latest 309-room hotel in the full glare of international publicity. Forbes Group, a leading supplier of conference and banqueting furniture, fabrics and equipment to the hospitality industry, shipped out cocktail tables, triple-fold screens and podiums, nearly 1000…
read moreForbes Group’s stand S2109 at Hotelympia from 26th February – 1st March gives you a chance to take a look at the company’s Buffet-Rite table tops that are currently becoming a specified item among international hotel groups. Buffet-Rite is a heat-resistant waterproof table top that fits over standard buffet tables, making them double up for outdoor or indoor service. Buffet-Rite’s…
read moreNovember is the month to catch a special offer from Forbes Group, the supplier of fabrics, furniture and equipment to the hospitality industry worldwide.If you order £1000 of fabric products from Forbes this month – including table skirtings, conference drop covers or throw covers, restaurant skirtings, table cloths and chair covers – you can claim two free flipchart covers, embroidered…
read moreCascada is a luxury 100% cotton velvet fabric for upholstery from Sekers Fabrics, and is available in 26 beautiful colours. As you would expect from Sekers, the fabric is perfect for hotel and leisure environments, achieves 100,000 rubs, crib 5 FR and passes IMO for marine upholstery. Sekers will be introducing this fabric along with many other new collections at…
read moreBritain’s history has left a legacy of building styles from the Norman Imperialism of the Tower of London through to the financial imperialism of redeveloped Docklands. In between the focus of wealth creation in other parts of Britain has created residues of historic architecture and interiors – from the wool rich towns of Suffolk such as Lavenham to Victorian Grandeur…
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