http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign Hotel Design 2008-07-04T18:02:10Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/The-Good-Life-Counter-delights/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522808?ref=25 Products 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522808null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Form-amp-Function-Heavy-metal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522809?ref=25 Products 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522809null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath-trends-Faucetry-The-jewelry-of-todays-bathroo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522805?ref=25 Travelers have high expectations when it comes to faucetry—the jewels of the bathroom. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522805null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Tropical-sizzle/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526722?ref=25 Urban cool meets island heat in San Juan, Puerto Rico's Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino. The multimillion-dollar resort project encompassed renovation of all 570 guestrooms and meeting and public spaces. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/272008/526722null HTML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/TrendLines-landscape-architecture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526733?ref=25 Landscape design for hotels and resorts is a highly collaborative process involving owners, engineers, interior and lighting designers and, of course, the landscape architect. It's important to strive for concept consistency between the project's overall design and the outside environment. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/272008/526733null HTML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Illuminations-Stellar-sconces/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522810?ref=25 Products 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522810null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Las-Vegas-Gets-Real/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525692?ref=25 A sophisticated, urban sensibility sets the tone for MGM Mirage's upcoming City Center complex 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/262008/525692null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/First-Look-Design-amp-development/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522806?ref=25 Part of the Gourmet Inclusive properties of Azul Hotels by Karisma, the Azul Sensatori Hotel is scheduled to open this October. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522806null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Green-Products-Green-goes-glam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522807?ref=25 Products 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522807null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/News-briefs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525691?ref=25 Recession? What recession? That may as well have been the reaction of hoteliers and developers across the U.S. when Lodging Econometrics recently released its latest construction pipeline report. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/262008/525691null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives%3A+First+Word/Show-warriors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522802?ref=25 When I tell people what I do for a living, chronicling the latest and greatest trends in hotel design, they often exclaim over the abfab life I must lead, jetting around the world to wallow in luxury and pampering. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522802null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Linen-Focus-Bed-amp-Beyond/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522804?ref=25 Products 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522804null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Design-pulse-On-the-road-again/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522803?ref=25 I was fortunate to attend this year's Kitchen & Bath International Show, which was held at Chicago's McCormick Place convention center. All of the latest amazing fixtures, faucets, flooring and bathroom surfaces were displayed at the show. We all know that a hot topic in hotel design now is the guest bathroom. And, as I had mentioned two years ago, after we spotlighted the "bed wars," we at HOTEL DESIGN shifted our editorial attention to the guest bath, which really is becoming the in-room mini-spa. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/242008/522803null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Table-Top-Easy-elegance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517967?ref=25 A WARM RECEPTION; EASY TABLECLOTH 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517967null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Waterworks-Let-It-rain/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517969?ref=25 Bronze beauty; Showers overhead 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517969null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath-trends-The-guest-bath-as-sanctuary/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517968?ref=25 Designers today are challenged by the current trend to transform the typical guestroom bath into a chic and functional space that could be considered a sanctuary similar to a spa experience. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517968null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Fabric-Forecast-Bold-and-beautiful/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517975?ref=25 What's the fabric story in the coming months? A number of different—even contradictory—trends are on the horizon. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517975null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Boutique-Comfortable-classic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517983?ref=25 The owner of The Ellis hotel had specific ideas about the look of the interior. It was to become an homage to the most well-known modern furniture. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517983null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Portfolio-HBAHirsch-Bedner-Associates/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518245?ref=25 above The contemporary face-lift resulted in dramatically opulent public spaces, views of the verdant landscape and elegant dining facilities. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/518245null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Public-Space-Making-its-mark/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517965?ref=25 Alandmark can be defined as such for myriad reasons—it can denote a boundary, have historical value or be visually remarkable, to name a few. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517965null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath-trends-Towel-warmers-are-toasty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517970?ref=25 The hottest hotel bathroom feature for 2008 is the towel warmer. The towel warmer not only will warm your guests' towels but also will dry their towels safely and economically. What's more, towel warmers help to eliminate the dampness, and resulting odor, common in bathrooms. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517970null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/People-watch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517986?ref=25 Designer Cheryl Rowley addressed a crowd of designers during WESTWEEK 2008, held in March at the Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles. Rowley used the Palomar and Monaco hotels that she branded for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants to illustrate her presentation about the interior designer's role in creating an original identity. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517986null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/On-the-surface-Fabulous-fabrics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517976?ref=25 ELEMENTAL INFLUENCES; SIMPLY PRETTY 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517976null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/First-Look-Design-amp-development/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517972?ref=25 Phase one of the $1-billion M Resort, Spa and Casino broke ground at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. The planned opening is spring 2009. The property will feature 390 rooms in an 11-story tower, 90,000 square feet of casino space and 40,000 square feet of conference space. The resort will have little to no reflective glass, allowing natural light to flow in. The majority of rooms will feature northern views of the Strip and the canyon pool feature. The project architect is Marnell Corrao Associates. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517972null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Technology-The-entertainers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517985?ref=25 LG offers a broad line of flat-panel TVs for hospitality, including this 32-inch LCD. LG's line of plasma and LCD televisions for the hotel industry offers the latest in HD technology. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517985null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Casino-hotel-Larger-than-life/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517977?ref=25 Rather than reinvent the wheel, the idea behind the design of Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel was to mimic as closely as possible the highly successful Venetian-Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. But with at least four times the amount of gaming space alone in Macao, the scope of the project became vastly different. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517977null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Trendlines-Lobby/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518246?ref=25 "Flexibility!" is the battle cry for hotel public space design, particularly in the lobby. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/518246null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Table-Top-Refined-settings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517966?ref=25 A CANVAS FOR THE CHEF; SERVING SERENITY; A STUDY IN CONTRASTS 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517966null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Sustainability-Let-the-green-be-seen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517980?ref=25 As architects and designers, we need to be more creative and challenge our clients and their brand standards to create venues using sustainable design practices which can be promoted throughout the hotel. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517980null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Design-pulse-On-the-road-again/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517964?ref=25 After a brief reprieve from industry travel, the HotelWorld Network group packed its bags and hit the road again for another exciting season of hotel industry conferences and trade shows. It was great to see industry friends again! 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517964null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives%3A+First+Word/First-word-The-taming-of-a-green-grinch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517963?ref=25 Call me politically incorrect, but frankly, I'm green fatigued. I turn on the TV, pick up the newspaper and surf the Web only to be bombarded with dire warnings about global warming, diminishing resources, stranded polar bears and the health risks of drinking out of plastic bottles. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517963null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Historic-Renovation-Expressly-boutique/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517971?ref=25 What do you get when you combine boutique elements with Holiday Inn Express brand standards? Gettys answered the design challenge with Hotel Cass in Chicago. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517971null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Ammenities-Bathing-beauties/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517973?ref=25 Face time; International influence 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517973null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Waterworks-Ahead-of-the-curve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517974?ref=25 Beautiful bowl; Modern arc 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517974null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Technology-Plugged-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517978?ref=25 More than just a DVR, the Bosch Divar MR is a complete CCTV managment solution in an embedded unit. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517978null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Up-close-amp-personal-Michael-Hong/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517984?ref=25 Born in Korea and raised in the United States, Mike Hong has deep roots in both cultures. His multi-culturalism is reflected in his design philosophy, which centers on creating evocative architectural and spatial experiences that people will not simply inhabit, but also universally admire. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517984null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/News-briefs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518244?ref=25 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is giving itself a makeover. The brand has launched a comprehensive redesign of its lobbies and guestrooms across the portfolio. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/518244null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Facelifts-New-and-improved/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517981?ref=25 Facelifts: New and improved 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517981null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Form-amp-Function-Heavy-metal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517982?ref=25 The Ergo collection of door handles from Martin Pierce convey strength and movement. The complete line of door and cabinet hardware is futuristic and reflects an organic style. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517982null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Seating-Focus-Sitting-pretty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517979?ref=25 Inspired by—of all things—a nut, the WOK lounge chair by Javier Mariscal for Andreu World provides a comfortable inner space protected by an outside shell. The treat inside this nut? Rich texture, solemn color and ergonomic shape. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517979null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Supplier-news/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/517987?ref=25 Meyda Tiffany, a manufacturer of decorative lighting, installed what it claims is the largest LED chandelier in the world. After nearly a year of planning, Meyda recently completed production of the piece in its manufacturing facilities in Yorkville, N.Y. The chandelier illuminates with 325 LEDs made by Philips Luxeon using 1,120 total watts instead of conventional incandescent bulbs, which require 7,435 watts. Custom-crafted of steel, blown glass and acrylic, the fixture is 35 feet in diameter, 17 feet tall and 7,000 pounds. Hand-finished in antique gold and bronze, the chandelier was designed to complement the theater's Mexican baroque Moorish theme. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/212008/517987null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Form-and-Function-Lounge-acts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511232?ref=25 New to Andy Thornton's outdoor furniture catalog is the highly practical Brew collection, available in two predesignated sets for easy ordering. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511232null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/People-watch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511234?ref=25 J/Brice Design International signed a deal with Saudi Arabia's royal family to oversee multiple luxury hotel projects throughout the Saudi kingdom including an 800,000-square-foot luxury development in adjoining Bahrain. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511234null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath-trends-The-luxury-hotel-bathroom-great-expect/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511230?ref=25 Having traveled close to 175,000 miles a year for the last 20 years, and being well versed in all segments of the bath industry, I am often asked what type of expectations I have for the bathroom of a luxury property. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511230null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Design-pulse-Encore-for-a-legend/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511229?ref=25 I recently had the pleasure of touring the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City. I encourage all of you to visit this storied hotel if you have not yet done so. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511229null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/News-briefs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511320?ref=25 In 2006 Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced plans to reinvigorate the brand with the acquisition of Hilton International and more than $1 billion in physical improvements to the brand?s more than 500 hotels worldwide. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511320null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/hotelworld-design-awards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511323?ref=25 HotelWorld?s first Design Awards competition exceeded our expectations in terms of quality submissions and number of applicants. One after another, projects wowed us with their expressions of creativity, innovation and functionality in hospitality design. The tough job was narrowing the field down to those that judges felt represented the best of the best. Not an easy task. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511323null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/First-word-Applause-applause/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511228?ref=25 The staff here at Hotel Design and its sister publications, Hotel & Motel Management, Luxury Hotelier and The Hotel Times, are basking in the glow of a highly successful showing at HotelWorld, our parent company's inaugural operations and design conference and tradeshow. It was held in Las Vegas this past February in conjunction with International Hospitality Week. Thousands of attendees perused the latest in hospitality products and services and sat in on roundtable discussions headed by experts in all areas of hotel design, operations and management. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511228null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Supplier-news/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511235?ref=25 Innvision Hospitality Supply opened a new showroom and design center in Raleigh, N.C. Nicole Gould, interior designer, will oversee the showroom, assisted by Jeremy Gould, national account manager and Tiffany Fine, design/project sales. (Pictured above, left to right: Jeremy Gould; Nicole Gould; Walter Jones, president; Tiffany Fine; and Chris Parker, c.o.o. and c.f.o.) Showroom sponsors include AC Furniture, Autrey Furniture, Cherokee Art, Dubois Wood Products, Fabtex, Indon, Jessamine, Medallion Lighting, Milliken, Thomasville Furniture and Trend Lighting. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511235null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Fitness-Trends-Designing-for-the-fitness-minded-gu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511233?ref=25 Today's hotel and resort guest has more sophisticated tastes in fitness than his predecessor. Fitness complexes (and increasingly, spa treatment facilities) are now every bit as important in attracting new and returning business as meeting rooms, valet services and executive business centers. Travelers are far more likely to be members of a commercial health and fitness club than in years past. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511233null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/On-the-surface-Light-as-a-feather/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511339?ref=25 airy textiles draw attention with eye-catching shimmer 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511339null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Waterworks-Bubble-bath/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511330?ref=25 jetted tubs offer the chance to achieve ultimate relaxation 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511330null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Trendlines-Spa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511337?ref=25 You know the spa trend is here to stay when your 15-year-old hordes her babysitting bucks for routine mani/pedi treatments and rejuvenating facials. Back in the day (say, mid-?80s), spa treatments for many women solely were a special occasion indulgence, for weddings, social galas and the like. And you never saw a man cross a spa threshold. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511337null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Tech-Trends-Entertainment-technology-enhances-the-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511231?ref=25 The impact of consumer electronics products on hotel design is evident in the transition of hotel guestrooms from offering cathode ray tube televisions to thin panel displays. This change has, in some cases, liberated designers from the constraints of 40 years of furniture brand standards that included or mandated armoires. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511231null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Illuminations-Light-it-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511332?ref=25 mix up shades and bases for the perfect lamp 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/172008/511332null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/People-watch-Illustrious-Illustration/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494418?ref=25 Ana Monnaco, Steven Didrick, Joanna Del Moral, Bill Bissell, Elizabeth Baum Dillon and Cliff Tuttle. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494418null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Spa-trends-Thoughtful-spa-design-delivers-revenue/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494414?ref=25 Like most disciplines, the goal of spa designers is to deliver a product superior to that which may be achieved in their absence. And, like other disciplines, there's often ambiguity in determining exactly what makes a superior product. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494414null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Design-pulse-Design-destination-Spain/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494409?ref=25 I recently had the opportunity to visit beautiful Spain, specifically Madrid, Bilbao and Vittoria. The trip, sponsored by the Trade Commission of Spain, featured a week of meetings with furniture manufacturers throughout the country. Each day a different company would host our group of publishers, designers and manufacturers from the U.S. The touring group of talented and energetic design professionals networked and talked about the hotel design community and the designers, projects and products that have an impact on hotels. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494409null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Casino-hotel-High-rolling-retreat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494416?ref=25 It's a sure bet that any development project with the Trump name attached will exude luxury, style and, well, money. The recently refreshed VIP suites at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, N.J., are no exception. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494416null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/On-the-surface-Hot-patterns/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500029?ref=25 the intricacies of fabric add detail to a guest's hotel room experience 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/102008/500029null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Waterworks-Pipe-dreams/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500028?ref=25 Faucets no longer simply fill tubs and sinks, they now offer a unique element of design 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/102008/500028null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Luxury-Qatari-tradition/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494410?ref=25 The Ritz-Carlton's Sharq Village & Spa, Doha, Qatar, is steeped in Qatari heritage. Designers at DiLeonardo International were directed to create a luxury property that was authentic to Qatari culture and architectural motifs. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494410null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Trend-lines-Exterior-architecture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494415?ref=25 The Umstead Hotel and Spa; Ivy Hotel; Sheraton La Jolla Hotel 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494415null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/The-good-life-Soak-it-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500031?ref=25 Spa-like treatment is welcome any time 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/102008/500031null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Lighting-focus-Light-up-your-life/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500030?ref=25 new glass manufacturing techniques combine with the evolution of design 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/102008/500030null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Design-amp-Development/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494411?ref=25 Sheraton Hotel, New Songdo City, Korea; Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at Harbor East, Baltimore; The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, Texas 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494411null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives/First-word-Fasten-your-seat-beltsits-going-to-be-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494408?ref=25 I bet most of you, like me, watch the news these days with some measure of trepidation—all those doom and gloom reports of escalating fuel and food costs, the subprime mortgage mess, the decimated dollar—and fret about how it will impact the hospitality industry in general, and, in particular, your business and livelihood. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494408null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Up-close-amp-personal-Andrew-Fay/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494417?ref=25 In his "spare" time (how many hospitality designers do you know who have much of that treasured commodity?) Andrew Fay, president and c.o.o., Gettys, renovates houses. Hmm, might be time to re-evaluate the ol' work/life balance. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494417null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath-trends-Greening-the-bathroom/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494412?ref=25 The hotel bathroom just might hold the key to the hospitality industry's giant leap into sustainable design. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494412null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Overall-design-Palace-in-the-glen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494413?ref=25 After a day of golfing, fishing, riding or clay target shooting, guests at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, can retreat to a renovated suite or bask in a treatment at the new spa. 2008-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/092008/494413null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/First-word-Were-listening/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487449?ref=25 The nature of my job makes me a good listener. Maybe not the preacher-hearing-you-bare-your-soul type of listener, but definitely a notch above the bartender-hearing-your-woes type of listener. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487449null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Waterworks/Shelf-life/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487056?ref=25 Stacking a sink atop shelving creates a stylish look 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/042008/487056null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives/Designer-roundtable-Design-talk/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487452?ref=25 The Sagamore Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla., hosted one of Hotel Design's designer roundtables in September. The hotel, which is operated by Desires Hospitality and managed by Henny Schaeffer, is located in the heart of Collins Avenue, South Beach's main drag. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487452null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Projects/Historic-renovation-Tuscan-dream/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487453?ref=25 The story of Hotel Il Pellicano is one of love. No surprise there. This is Italy, after all. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487453null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Up+Close+%26+Personal/Up-close-Kimberley-Miller/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487456?ref=25 Dallas' Hotel ZaZa (voted Conde Nast's Hottest New Hotel of 2003); The Mosaic in Beverly Hills, Calif.; the South Beach (Fla.) Marriott; and restaurants Citronelle in Washington and Dragonfly in Dallas and Houston, are just a few of the high-profile design projects in Kimberley Miller's extensive portfolio. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487456null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Original+Research/Lighting-designer-survey/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487057?ref=25 This list represents designers and companies that completed a survey sent to those in our design firm database. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/042008/487057null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/People+Watch/People-watch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488180?ref=25 A tactile experience; Dialogue on design; SB Architects promotions; Movers & Shakers; Kudos to Karp 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488180null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives/Final-thoughts-List-mania/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/439517?ref=25 I am a list nut. If there are chores to do, people to call or gifts to buy, it goes on a list. I am not as obsessive as one friend of mine, who tracks all his to do tasks in Excel spreadsheets, but I am close behind in the compulsion to categorize. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/272007/439517null HTML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Projects/Urban-hotel-Asian-influences/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487450?ref=25 China today is a force to be reckoned with—economically, politically and socially. Its emerging dominance as a world power is reflected in the rapid and massive buildup of its infrastructure and commercial development. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487450null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath+Trends/Bath-trends-New-bath-products-for-the-new-year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487451?ref=25 Some of the most innovative bathroom products in 2007 will be heavily used in all segments of luxury hotels in 2008. Let's take a look at some of these exciting products for your bath designs. Then, check out my bathroom tips at the end of the article. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487451null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Industry+Events+-+HD/HotelWorld-Expo-amp-Conference-will-offer-it-all/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487455?ref=25 HotelWorld is just around the corner, Feb. 25-27, and we'd like to give you an update on the latest exciting information about the general sessions, networking events and the exhibit floor. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487455null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/In+fashion/In-fashion-Fashion-on-show-at-NYLO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487454?ref=25 Fashion designers are bringing their creative visions to the lodging world, creating cutting-edge apparel for hotel staff. This trend continues with the recent partnership between lifestyle hotel brand NYLO Hotels and designer and reality-TV celeb Daniel Vosovic. 2008-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/487454null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/HD-Media-Kit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/475228?ref=25 HD Media Kit 2007-11-27T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/482007/475228null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/June-2007-BPA-Worldwide-circulation-statement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470627?ref=25 June 2007 BPA Worldwide circulation statement 2007-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/452007/470627null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/2008-Media-Guide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470625?ref=25 Media Guide 2007-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/452007/470625null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/People+Watch/People-watch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488192?ref=25 EDSA promotions, BBG-BBGM kudos, Kahler Slater, Leo A. Daly, ISHP event 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488192null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Projects/Overall-design-State-of-nirvana/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488183?ref=25 A Catskills resort weaves an exotic tapestry of Indian and Moroccan influences. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488183null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath+Trends/Bath-trends-Going-all-out-with-bathrooms/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488185?ref=25 One of the sexiest and most luxurious design trends in guestrooms has been the opening up of the bathroom to the outdoors. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488185null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives/Design-pulse-Spring-trends-in-the-making/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488182?ref=25 In July I received an invitation from the director of design of Virginia Marti College of Art and Design here in Cleveland, where I earned my degree in interior design. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488182null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Up+Close+%26+Personal/Up-close-Carl-Ross/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488190?ref=25 My style tends to be architecturally more traditional. As a firm, our work is based on a high level of functionality on the operational side, blended with a very creative and unique-to-the-geographical-location sensibility. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488190null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Bath+Trends/Bath-trends-Soaking-tubs-enhance-the-guest-experie/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488184?ref=25 Showering, showering, showering—it's ubiquitous! 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488184null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Projects/Restaurant-Slam-dunk/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488187?ref=25 Zspace, a design firm based in Florida, has hit a grand slam with The Sporting News Grill, a contemporary sports bar concept that launched at the Holiday Inn Select Love Field in Dallas just over a year ago. The Sporting News Grill, with its rich color schemes and upscale contemporary design, proves it is anything but the tired sports bar cliche. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488187null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Perspectives/First-word-Theres-a-new-deadline-Be-recognized-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488181?ref=25 Deadlines are a fact of life for designers and architects. In the hotel design world, there are requests-for-proposal deadlines, conceptual deadlines and punch-list deadlines, among others that have to be addressed. I receive a number of calls each month asking what the deadline for submissions is for Hotel Design, and I'm always happy to tell callers that there is no deadline! Because we publish multiple issues each year, there's never a time when we don't want to look at a well-designed project. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488181null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/First+Look/First-look-Design-amp-development/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488188?ref=25 Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs; Eden Roc Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa; Hyatt Regency Trinidad; Trump International Hotel & Tower; Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino; The Fairfax 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488188null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Signature+Projects/Signature-projects-showcase/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488191?ref=25 The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club/Miami; Formaggio Taverna at Marriott Rancho Cordova/Rancho Cordova, Calif. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488191null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Facelifts/Facelifts-New-and-improved/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488189?ref=25 The Langham Hotel, Hong Kong; Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; Hotel Derek; Roberts Mayfair Hotel; Hilton San Diego; Hotel Kabuki 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488189null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/On+the+Surface/A-pattern-emerges/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487053?ref=25 Woven fibers of simple color provide options when creating inviting spaces. 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/042008/487053null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Trendlines/Trendlines-Luxury-suites/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488186?ref=25 Costwold House Badrutt's Palace Hotel Hilton President Hotel Hotel Deca Langham London Four Seasons Hotel New York 2007-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/052008/488186null XML http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/On-the-Surface-Guest-reflections/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/464437?ref=25 Surface materials change the way a guest sees a room 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/412007/464437null PDF http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/Luxury-Gilded-fantasy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/463939?ref=25 Reflecting a Jane Austen-like movie setting, Newport, R.I., at the turn of the century, was the summering spot for the richest rich. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/412007/463939/thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.hoteldesignmagazine.com/hoteldesign/data/articlestandard/hoteldesign/412007/463939null HTML