Distinct by design

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