interior design
A Breath of Fresh Air for Luxury Hotels
PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management | January 18, 2023
Trees, potted plants and “green walls” may not be conventional forms of interior design, but with growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly hospitality, hotels are upping their efforts to incorporate “green atmospherics” into their indoor spaces. Whilst people’s behaviour is known to be shaped by their physical surroundings, the specific effects of living plants, scent, air quality, natural light and green spaces are not yet known. Focusing on the luxury hotel sector, Professor Jin-Soo Lee of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and co-researchers explored the influence of vari...
Interior Design for Safe and Aesthetically Pleasing Hotel Spaces
Larry Mogelonsky | September 30, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) All the structural upgrades to your hotel are probably unsightly, but you put them in place because you had to in order to protect your guests. Still, with COVID-19 here to stay, it’s time to look at how to combine safety with interior design features that are pleasing to the eyes. Now that autumn and winter are here, hideous lobbies or other indoor spaces can mean decreased F&B revenues and lower overall guest satisfaction as all visitors won’t feel warm and cozy amidst so much gaudy viral safety mania. You don’t want your lobby bar or restaurants to look abandoned as a r...
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to Unveil Extensive Transformation Fall 2020
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | August 18, 2020
Iconic luxury will be reimagined as Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces a Hotel-wide transformation. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile and Michigan Avenue shopping district, the 347-room Hotel celebrated its 30-year anniversary last year with the commencement of this multi-million-dollar renovation. Re-emerging this fall as a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy, the Hotel will offer guests a taste of Chicago’s rich history and unique vibrancy through all-new designs and guest experiences. Building upon the hotel’s premier Forbes Five-star Status, the revitalisation includes a reconceptualised lobby and social lounge; a new res...
JN+A and HVS Design Release 2020 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide
JN+A | June 1, 2020
Rockville, Md. (June 1, 2020) Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc. (JN+A) and HVS Design, leading Architecture, Interior Design, and Project Management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2020 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of capital expenditure construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations. Now in its twelfth year, the 2020 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers including Economy, Extended Stay, Midscale, Upscale, Upper Upscale, and Luxury. Within each tier, costs are separated into the categories of Guestroo...
3 Ways Smart Interior Design Will Improve Your Hotel Operations
Claudia Greset-Reich | November 22, 2019
By Claudia Greset-Reich It is no secret that interior design is amidst the most central aspects of a hotel's appeal. However, many hotel developers do not look enough beyond the aesthetic aspect of interior design, missing another facet that is just as important: functionality. Smart, innovative interior design not only pleases the eye and makes for a great guest experience, it also improves your hotel operations efficiency, driving up the profitability in your bottom line. In exemplary hotels, plenty of innovative design solutions can be found not only in the front of house but also in the back of house. You will encounter smart des...
IGroup Design Unveils a New Gem with the Willows Hotel & Spa
IGroup Design | February 28, 2018
Acclaimed firm's addition to the Viejas Casino & Resort is a standout luxe getaway Already renowned for creating extraordinary spaces, San Diego's IGroup Design has added another to its growing portfolio with the recent opening of the Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas Casino & Resort. "With every project, our goal is to create a richer human experience; to use architecture and interior design to elevate the way people connect with each other and their surroundings," said Stephanie Lee, Design Director for IGroup Design. "That intention was infused into every aspect of the Willows Hotel & Spa, redefining what the casino hotel...
Leslie Schultz Promoted to IIG’s VP of Design
IIG | June 8, 2017
DYER, INDIANA and WESTON, FLORIDA, June 8, 2017 – IIG, a premier hospitality design firm, has promoted their Director of Design, Leslie Schultz, to Vice President of Design. Schultz, who joined IIG in 2016, opened the Weston, FL studio in December and works closely with both offices to drive design initiatives for IIG as they expand their clientele and continue to be a leader in the hospitality design market. Schultz leads a diverse range of hospitality projects for IIG, with an extensive background in luxury, full-service hotels and resorts, as well as custom boutique projects. As VP of Design, Schultz will also work to add to II...
