16th century castle in Baden-Baden to be transformed into a luxury hotel

Hyatt hospitality chain expands its brand presence in Germany, while at the same time, restoring a local icon to once again enjoy. A 16th century castle in Baden-Baden, located in southwestern Germany will host from 2018 a a Hyatt-branded hotel. Neues Schloss Baden-Baden, a Hyatt Hotel will be the seventh Hyatt-branded hotel in Germany, joining … Read more

Upcycling case history: from firehose to luxury goods

Design partnership Elvis & Kresse explain how they created
desirable bags and belts from London Fire Brigade’s waste

Smart Home Luxury Trends For 2014

The latest tech-based amenities have opened up more options for luxury home buyers. According to The Wall Street Journal, 87% of luxury home buyers favoured a tech-friendly home and 66% said that smart homes would be on their wish list instead of green homes. The reason why smart homes are being preferred over other offerings … Read more

A glimpse inside the £27million uber-exclusive One Hyde Park apartment

An exclusive London apartment with five bedrooms and panoramic views of Hyde Park sold for £27million, making the property the most expensive publicly sold this year in UK. The 4,200 sq/ft development built by Candy and Candy and seen as one of the world’s best apartment blocks, has panoramic views across Hyde Park and Kensington. … Read more

Clermont luxury hotel brand enters the crowded luxury hospitality market

 New luxury hotel brand launches out of London. An ambitious plan of glh (Global Hotel Company) hopes to put the squeeze on well-established luxury brands like the Mandarin Oriental, the Ritz-Carlton, and The Four Seasons. The London-based global hotel subsidiary of the Singapore-listed GuocoLeisure Group, announced the launch of a new luxury hotel and private … Read more

Bentley’s new approach to luxury through fine furnishings

Bentley fine furnishings for home and office interiors Luxury brands share their passion for contemporary craftsmanship. Following in the footsteps of competitors, Bentley expands its portfolio with a home collection made in partnership with Club House Italia, which furnishes the finest homes, boardrooms, apartments, hotels, yachts and private jets. Bentley will put its famous logo … Read more