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June 2012 (Los Angeles) - As it celebrates 100 years as a second home to Hollywood royalty, local community members and visitors from around the world. Dorchester Collection's Beverly Hills Hotel is heralding the future with a restoration led by Tihany Design and set to take place in phased stages between now and 2015. The
restoration
will honor the original patina of The Beverly Hills Hotel,
restoring and
polishing its iconic design elements and enriching its warm residential
feel.
The hotel lobby, Polo Lounge, guest rooms and suites, and famed pool
and
cabanas will all be enhanced and refined while respecting their
original style,
and the hotel's signature red-carpet entrance, C.W. Stockwell-designed
banana
leaf wallpaper, green and white stripes, and famous pink exterior will
remain
constants. Project work will be conducted in various phases over
the next
three years so as not to impact the operation and inconvenience
guests. Leading
restoration efforts for The Beverly Hills Hotel will be accomplished
designer
Adam Tihany, widely regarded as one of the world's leading hospitality
designers and an inductee in the Interior Design Hall of Fame. The
first stage
of Tihany's meticulous process is already underway and focuses on the
hotel's
beloved lobby, where new lighting, carpets and a beautiful banana leaf
center
medallion crafted of limestone will salute the historic beauty of this
popular
gathering space. The lobby is scheduled to be complete by July 2012,
followed
by a gradual enhancement of guest rooms in the hotel's main building. All
guest rooms are expected to be refreshed by early 2014, with
20 to 35
rooms slated to undergo restoration at any one time. Completed
accommodations
will showcase many sophisticated new features and amenities, including
wall
mounted B&O TVs with integrated technology in all rooms,
illuminated
mirrors with built-in TVs, and updated fixtures in a contemporary
polished
stainless steel finish in the bathrooms. Guests will also appreciate
material
upgrades in soft leathers, rich mohairs and opulent silks, all designed
to add
luxury and relevance to the guest experience. Fabric and leather
choices
in a range of light creams and taupes with silvery blues, greens and
yellows
accent the rich brown walnut, ebonized oak and parchment lacquered
furniture
pieces. Antique bronze custom light fixtures throughout and custom wall
coverings
in the closets and bathrooms were designed exclusively to enhance the
feeling
of modernity while keeping a chic residential feel. This
fall, the
legendary Polo Lounge will undergo its own subtle yet
carefully-fashioned refresh, further cementing it as the ultimate
dining nexus
for Los Angeles' most glamorous set and the pinnacle of Hollywood's
power
dining scene. Then in early 2013, the celebrated pool cabanas and
Cabana
Café will be upgraded in keeping with the overall design theme. "The
Beverly Hills Hotel will forever be a timeless fixture in the
community,"
said Edward A. Mady, regional director, West Coast, USA and general
manager.
"We look forward to implementing a restoration which will lovingly
highlight the hotel's ties to the spirit and history of Beverly Hills -
and
which will provide an effortlessly relaxed new California hotel
experience
in a one-of-a-kind, legendary setting. Most importantly, we will
take
great care to maintain much of this beautiful building's originality
and
landmark features while also staying internationally relevant with the
next
generation of luxury travelers." "The
essence of The Beverly Hills Hotel is a sparkling cocktail of design,
style and
Hollywood glamour," says Adam Tihany. "I am enjoying every moment of
polishing and updating this gem," he adds. Dorchester Collection Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements. The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; and Le Richemond, Geneva. |
Contact: Hawkins International PR Shin-Jung Hong (212) 255-6541 [email protected] Leslie Lefkowitz PR Consultant, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air (212) 255-8276 [email protected] |