Hotel Les Roches Rouges | It’s retro

1-10-2018

  • View from a balcony at hotel Les Roches RougesView from a balcony at hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Above the minibar at hotel Les Roches RougesAbove the minibar at hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • The shower at hotel Les Roches RougesThe shower at hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Seawater pool at the hotel Les Roches RougesSeawater pool at the hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Ciname en Plein Air at hotel Les Roches RougesCiname en Plein Air at hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Hotel Les Roches RougesHotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Retro Cocktails in your room at hotel Les Roches RougesRetro Cocktails in your room at hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Side view of hotel Les Roches RougesSide view of hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Reception area at hotel Les Roches RougesReception area at hotel Les Roches Rouges
  • Retro images at hotel Les Roches RougesRetro images at hotel Les Roches Rouges

Located at the French Riviera, well almost above the Mediterranean Sea, in Saint-Raphaël, hotel Les Roches Rouges is heaven for those who love to sleep with the sound of the waves. A contemporary Boutique style hotel with a high dose of retro, reintroducing the shower curtain, simple blue tiles in the shower, retro shower faucets, retro images and many more detail in the design and small gestures that bring back a lot of memories. Like the iron tables at the terrace, the large French oak communal tables, lots of concrete walls and wooden details. And old fashioned cocktails in small bottles in your room. The hotel is very #Instagrammable. lees verder

Christmas inspiration 2018

26-9-2018

  • Claridge´s Christmas Tree by Karl LagerfeldClaridge´s Christmas Tree by Karl Lagerfeld

We are already receiving plenty of newsletters with announcements for Christmas dinners, time for some Christmas inspiration! We have listed some top ideas from (inter)national companies. Do you already gave a ‘Tree Lighting ceremony’? Or do you decorate your Christmas tree already with cutlery or Christmas balls with liquor? Are you tempting your guests to share photos of your restaurant or hotel via Instagram on Christmas, in other words is your company ‘Instagrammable’? Enjoy reading and success with preparing your Christmas dinners!

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Replace your plastic straws! | A list of alternatives

24-9-2018

  • RietjesRietjes

It all started with a video on social media. It showed how a turtle was hurt by a plastic straw. The use of plastic straws has already been abolished in several American cities. Last May, the European Commission also proposed to ban the use of plastic disposable items. Several parties have now taken the initiative to ban plastic straws permanently. They came up with sustainable alternatives. If you are not completely enthusiastic yet, we have listed a few examples here!

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‘Fauchon Glamour’ at Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris | The hotel for foodies in Paris

18-9-2018

  • Fauchon L´Hôtel ParisFauchon L´Hôtel Paris
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - room with Gourmet Bar in pinkFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - room with Gourmet Bar in pink
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - one of the roomsFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - one of the rooms
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - the Gourmet Bar interiorFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - the Gourmet Bar interior
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - the exteriorFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - the exterior
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - Grand Café FAUCHONFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - Grand Café FAUCHON
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - Grand Café FAUCHONFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - Grand Café FAUCHON
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - hotel for foodiesFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - hotel for foodies
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - the interiorFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - the interior
  • Fauchon L´Hôtel Paris - The libraryFauchon L´Hôtel Paris - The library

Every foodie who has ever been to Paris knows the Parisian confectioners Fauchon, they’re best known for their delicious and beautifully crafted desserts and pastries. Their ‘Maison de gourmets’ has been around since 1889 and on the first of September this year they launched their first hotel in Paris, member of the Leading Hotels of the World and located at Boulevard Malesherbes. The motto of this 5-star hotel is ‘Fauchon Glamour’ or in short G.L.A.M. In which the ‘G’ stands for Gourmandise (Glam’Hours and even a Bar Gourmet in the room) and the ‘L’ stands for Location, in the center of Paris, a historical building, near theaters and le quartier Saint-Honoré and la place Vendome for shopping.  The ‘A’ stands for Attentions, great service and small gestures that make a difference and the ‘M’ stands for Mesdames, delicate and subtle design with a female touch. The famed patisserie announced plans to launch a chain of 20 boutique hotels. The brand plans to expand their hospitality into other locations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

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EcoGarden | Connect with nature

18-9-2018

  • EcoGarden by EcobloomEcoGarden by Ecobloom
  • EcoGarden by EcobloomEcoGarden by Ecobloom
  • EcoGarden by EcobloomEcoGarden by Ecobloom
  • EcoGarden by EcobloomEcoGarden by Ecobloom
  • EcoGarden by EcobloomEcoGarden by Ecobloom
  • EcoGarden by EcobloomEcoGarden by Ecobloom

Nowadays, we spend about 90% of our time indoors even though we know that being close to nature is good for our mental and physical health. That is why the team of Ecobloom tried to find funding for their smart and interactive ecosystem, EcoGarden. Based on the ancient, unique growing method known as ‘Aquaponics’, which uses fish waste as the nutrient source for the plants. The plants naturally filter the water, which is circulated back into the aquarium. Within a week, the full 100% funding for the Ecogarden of Ecobloom at Kickstarter has been reached.

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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milan | First roastery in Europe

11-9-2018

  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery MilanStarbucks Reserve Roastery Milan

September 6th, Starbucks opened their new coffee establishment Reserve Roastery Milan. Instead of targeting the more accessible coffee to-go market in America, they chose to try to penetrate the more conservative Italian market. The Reserve Roastery in Milan will be located in a former post office at the edge of the Piazzo Cordusio in Milan. In this spectacular building, Starbucks will try to show its craftsmanship and its ability to innovate to a broader audience in Southern Europe. Starbucks has opened a similar concept in Seattle in 2014 and one in Shanghai in 2017. So if you are curious for this new coffee experience, you do not have to travel all the way to America or China anymore, you can experience it in Milan as well.

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Trends we spotted | Week 34

24-8-2018

  • Trends in het kort

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others 2 articles about the digital developments in the coffee world in China where speed and efficiency play an increasingly important role. Also a nice idea for ice cream parlours, an ice cream sample platter with all flavours in the display! In addition, we received the message that Bird Brewery from Amsterdam scored 5 times gold at the World Beer Awards 2018, in the article a list of the winning beers! Also a link to a new restaurant in Amsterdam to put on your list to visit if you’re a foodie and if you are going to Brussels, check out the recently opened food market, Food District.

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Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam by Westcord | A meeting place for hotel guests, local residents and Amsterdammers

23-8-2018

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  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCHCredits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH
  • Credits: Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam Sander Baks | SeARCH

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam officially opened its doors on June 28, 2018. This hotel is a special asset to Amsterdam due to its sustainable character and spectacular architecture. With the subtropical courtyard, the Café Jakarta restaurant and the Malabar sky bar, Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam takes guests on a journey of discovery where the East and the West merge. An inspiring location where sleeping, eating, drinking, working and relaxation can be found and a meeting place for hotel guests, local residents and Amsterdammers. We already wrote about the announcement of the construction of hotel Jakarta Amsterdam by Westcord Hotels and now that the hotel is finished, we like to show the result in photos. lees verder

Slow Cabins | Unplug from your city life and enjoy the simplicity of nature at a secret location

16-8-2018

  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst
  • Slow cabins by Jonas VerhulstSlow cabins - credits: Jonas Verhulst

Slow Cabins helps city dwellers recharging their batteries while staying in a stand-alone self-sufficient ‘silence hut’ to disconnect and rediscover the simplicity of unspoiled nature nearby ‘home’ (less than two hours’ drive from cities). With this off the grid concept the company wants to reshape the future of housing and hospitality in line with the latest societal and environmental challenges by:

• developing smaller, better and healthier mobile eco houses that are affordable and last longer.
• choosing qualitative (natural) materials, combined with clean ‘minimal impact’ technologies.
• integrating smart multifunctional designs, offering simple but high performances. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 31

3-8-2018

  • Trends in het kort

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others about edible art, the most Instagrammable hotel in Spain and about the Hello Kitty train in Japan. Also, what if everything you bought had a label that told you where exactly your money was going?

Click on the title if you would to read the full article. Enjoy reading! lees verder

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