Listing 10 of the best hotels in terms of the elements of design
It isn’t merely a list of the most glitzy and sophisticated hotels nor is it a who’s who of major hotel chains. These, for us, are hotels which are at the top of their game and are adding something new in theIr design and décor
ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata
Interiors (Ceiling / Wall / Flooring Finishes inclusive of Loose Furniture, Carpets, Decorative Light Fixtures, CP & Sanitaryware): M/s Wilson Associates, Singapore
Building Design Architect: M/s WATG (Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo), USA
Local Architect: M/s Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai
Architectural & Facade Lighting: M/s Integrated Lighting Design, USA
Landscape: M/s Belt Collins, Singapore
Services Consultant: M/s Dew Point, New Delhi
Hotel Fairmont Jaipur
Modern amenities are juxtaposed with the rich heritage of Rajasthan in the design of this hotel which reflects royalty and is its raison d’être.
Name of Design Consultants : Clive Gray
Flooring : Sand Stone, Wooden Flooring, Marble
Lighting: LED
Sanitaryware: Customised
• Bathtub – Made at Site in Concrete and Finished in Tadelakt
• Wash Basin – Made in Marble, WC – Kohler
• Customisations – Designer Clive
CP Fittings: Customised – Jaquar Customisations – Designer Clive
Hardware: Customised / Haefele Dorma
Paint: Asian, ICI, Tadelakt
Carpets: Woollen, Knotted Sourced from Jaipur Market
Electrical Fittings: Legrand
Furniture: Customised – Samurai Exports, Raja Arts, IEVO, JASCO Dubai
Customisations – Designer Clive
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
The beauty of India’s jaali latticework lies in both its intricacy and overall design. The same can be said for this hotel. Elegant accommodations fuse modern and traditional touches with opulent interiors adorned with over 1,200 art installations.
Name of Design Consultants: Bradford McNamee – International design firm WATG
Flooring: Golden Spider, French Beige, Golden Rose stone, Red Onyx
Lighting: Osram
Sanitaryware: Gessi
CP Fittings: Gessi
Hardware: Dormakaba
Paint: Asian Paint
Carpets: Tiping from China
Electrical Fittings: Jung International and Honeywell
Furniture: Especially designed and customised by JOSECO/Depa
Andaz Delhi
The design elements of Andaz Delhi have inextricably woven a story in each section of the hotel and that is what sets it apart.
Flooring: For Studio & Public Area – Armstrong World For Guest Room – Parquet
Lighting: For Guest Floor LED LTB, Fiem, Osram
Sanitaryware: Kohler, Toto, Parryware
CP Fittings: Kohler, Jaquar, Hafele, Dorn Bracht
Hardware: Dorma, Hafele, Raven, Sobeet
Paint: Asian, APX, Pikos
Carpets: SM handed Rags, Fetco
Electrical Fittings: Schneider, ABB, Clipsal
Furniture: Imported from China
The Leela Palace, Bengaluru
Reminiscent of the grandeur of the palaces of yesteryears this hotel, with its striking art-deco form, is an architectural marvel.
Main Hotel Designer: Hirsch-Bedner Associates. Involved in completed designing of the hotel, with each and every aspect.
Zen Restaurant: Designed by LTA
Hotel’s New Wing: KN Associates
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
In terms of design, this hotel exudes elegance and opulence and yet, effortlessly embraces local heritage.
Name of Design Consultants: PIA
Flooring: Wooden Flooring by Haro, Germany
Lighting: Supplier Lucent, Dimmer Control from Lutron
Sanitaryware: Toto
CP Fittings: Kohler
Hardware: Geze, Dorma
Paint: Asian Paints
Carpets: Carpet Couture and Pheonix
Electrical Fittings: Schneider Electric
Furniture: MEDEA srl
W Goa
W Goa’s eclectic design captures the rustic and dramatic landscape of Goa, while retaining contemporary luxury elements unique to the W brand.
Name of Design Consultants: Design Wilkes’ in collaboration with Eco-id Architects and Design Consultancy
Artwork: Subodh Kerkar
Furniture: Freedom Tree; Indian Circus
Amenities: Bliss Bath; Pevonia; Skeyndor
Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneswar
Aesthetically designed cottages, lagoon villas and room, spread over several acres, with comfort and functionality effectively combined, make this hotel is a visual treat.
Name of Design Consultants: Creative Designs, Bhubaneswar
Flooring: Imported
Lighting: Jaquar
Sanitaryware: Imported
CP Fittings: Jaquar
Hardware: Onity / Wytronix
Paint: Asian Paints
Carpets: Rainbow Export
Electrical Fittings: Jaquar
Furniture: Antique Furniture
Aurika, Udaipur –Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels
Heritage meets contemporary design and the resultant luxury with modern day amenities is what accords this hotel a special place.
Name of Design Consultants: BMA (Bobby Mukherji & Associates)
Flooring: Sand Stone, Udaipur Green Marble, Pegasus White Marble and Grey William Marble
Lighting: Imagination Light and Decore Pvt. Ltd. (Luxadi), Antique Lights, Kapoor Lamps (IDN Homes), Art Lite Illumination and Spectrum
Sanitaryware: Kohler
CP Fittings: Jaquar
Hardware: SVE Hardwares
Paint: Asian Paints and Sanla Plaster
Carpets: Obeetee Retail Pvt. Ltd. in Banquet, Shaw Carpets in Suites and Persian Rugs in Lobby
Electrical Fittings: Anchor and Norisys
Furniture: I.E.V.O for Public Areas, I.E.V.O, Malbros Industries and SCG India for Guest Rooms
Conrad Bengaluru
This highrise hotel denotes opulence and elegance, in terms of design and perfectly complements the vibrant city, setting the benchmark for luxury accommodation.
Name of Design Consultants: HBA
Flooring: Marble
Lighting: Hazel Lighting, Mumbai
Sanitaryware: Toto
CP Fittings: Aqua Viva
Hardware: Dorma
Paint: Jotun Paints
Carpets: Brinton
Electrical Fittings: Schneider
