Dezeen promotion: here are some of the finalists in the European Hotel Design Awards as part of this year's Sleep hotel-design fair taking place on 21 and 22 November in London.
Above and top: Hotel The Exchange, Amsterdam
The awards will be held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge the night before the show opens and the full shortlist can be viewed here.
Above: Superbude, Hamburg
The Sleep event will take place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, north London, with over 150 exhibitors from the hotel industry.
Above: Superbude, Hamburg
It will include a purpose-built hotel, where selected designers will each follow a brief written by industry professionals to design a 23-square-metre guest room.
Above: Scandic Grand Central, Stockholm
The European Hotel Design Conference is also held during the event, for which a discounted rate of £380 for a two day pass (usual price £485) is available before Friday 5 October.
Above: Scandic Grand Central, Stockholm
Find out more information and register for Sleep 2012 at www.thesleepevent.com.
Here is some more information from the organisers:
Exquisite Craftsmanship
Attend Sleep on 21 – 22 November 2012 and experience hotel excellence as we welcome over 150 international exhibitors. We’ve hand-picked the leading suppliers to showcase exquisite bathrooms, creative lighting, bespoke furniture, accessories and fabrics alongside innovative technology to ensure that the products and services on display meet the high-end needs of your hotel projects.
The 2012 event is launching a collection of new and exciting features designed to enhance your experience at the event. Don’t forget to clear your diary and join us for a complimentary drink at the late night networking event on day one.
Learn more about the event and make your reservation now: www.thesleepevent.com
5* Luxury
Opening 21 November 2012, Sleep has built its very own hotel. We have simply built the walls, floors and doors the rest is up to the interior designers and architects who have booked their rooms. Take a tour round each of the rooms to experience their latest design ideas and see how they interpret the design brief written by Khirstie Gunn-Myles – KGM, Conrad Smith – ReardonSmith Architects and Javier Hortal – Mandarin Oriental Group to design a 5* luxury guestroom in 23sqm.
After you’ve taken a walk around the Sleep Hotel, put your feet up and relax whilst enjoying a drink at the Sleep Hotel bar.
“I am delighted to be part of this new initiative and look forward to judging what I expect will be some very exciting and innovative solutions for the Sleep Hotel.” Javier Hortal, Mandarin Oriental Group
Learn more about the event and make your reservation now: www.thesleepevent.com
Thought Leadership
The European Hotel Design Conference, now in its 10th year, will bring together the industry’s most influential hotel operators, investors, developers, architects and designers. This meeting of leading industry minds presents unrivalled networking opportunities with your industry.
The programme, which has been put together by a committee who share a wealth of industry knowledge, consists of inspiring, educational and controversial topics, should not be missed.
Check-in and book your place now: www.thesleepevent.com/ehdc
Design Excellence
The European Hotel Design Awards 2012 boasts a shortlist of the most outstanding European hotel design projects. Join the leading global hotel owners, operators, developers and investors for this celebration of design and architectural excellence.
Taking place on the 20 November at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, the awards will provide you with opportunities to engage with those at the forefront of the hotel industry - the perfect start to Sleep 2012.
View the shortlist and book your table now: www.thesleepevent.com/ehda