Travelodge is celebrating a major milestone in the implementation of its £57 million refurbishment programme - the completion of its 10,000th room. The nationwide renovation scheme was launched in March 2013 and is the first refurbishment programme to reach this key milestone in such a short period of time across the hotel industry. 50 rooms per day A 150-strong … [Read more...]
Al Qasr, Dubai, UAE
Armourcoat polished plaster adds the crowning glory to the breathtaking five-star Al Qasr boutique hotel in Dubai. Located adjacent to Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Al Qasr - which translates to 'The Palace' - is designed to emulate a Sheikh's summer residence. The hotel is the centre-piece of the 40-hectare Madinat Jumeirah resort, the largest luxury … [Read more...]
Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Armourcoat stone-cast panels in an Art Deco style have been specified for the five-star Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel, in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Part of an impressive new mixed development project by architect Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, the Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel is the result of the renovation of two historic 19th century buildings in the heart of Saint-Petersburg. … [Read more...]
Chardon to manage Eastbourne Seafront Hotel and Conference Centre
Chardon Management has secured the management contract for the newly-named Eastbourne Seafront Hotel & Conference Centre. Offering 130 rooms with bar, lounge, restaurant and conference facilities for up to 150 delegates, the purpose-built Eastbourne Seafront Hotel & Conference Centre is situated on the main promenade of the popular seaside resort. Chardon Managing … [Read more...]
George Henry Lee department store to be transformed into Liverpool hotel
The former George Henry Lee department store on Church Street in Liverpool’s city centre is set to become a 105-bedroom apart-hotel under a proposed £15 million scheme. The landmark location, currently part of the Grosvenor Developments portfolio, is currently under contract for an undisclosed sum from Gethar Ventures. The bedrooms will be finished to a 4* plus standard, … [Read more...]