Sleeper March/April 2010

HOTEL REVIEW
in clusters, continue up the feature staircase presidential suite, six executive suites and ﬁve
leading to the conference and banqueting junior suites, are designed by Aedas, each with
facilities. At nightfall, they appear as dozens of ﬂoor-to-ceiling windows to capitalise on the
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suspended candle lights. natural light and city views. Casegoods by
Other than the usual issues faced by a designer, PTT Design feature coloured glass inlays, and
Hilton Liverpool
Centofanti tells of the additional challenges: are complemented by matching upholstery
3 Thomas Steers Way,
“The hotel required a multi level space design from Skopos, Panaz, Harlequin Harris, Liverpool, L1 8LW, UK
allocation which meant that each area had to Kvadrat and Sinclaire, lighting from Chelsom
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ﬂow into the next in a ﬂuid, organised manner. and Flos, and bathroom ﬁttings from Villeroy
This created a complex challenge in terms of & Boch, Grohe, and Hansgrohe.
ﬁnishes and furniture where each design idea As a contrast to the historical references
„ 215 guestrooms inc. 12 suites
had to connect through the whole hotel and throughout the hotel, the Presidential Suite is
‰ Exchange restaurant
each piece of furniture had to have replicated all about today. Surfaces are ﬁnished in high Â Pima bar
details.” She adds: “The Hilton brand gloss lacquer whilst an oversized bathtub
[ Gym
standards required the design to meet very from Teuco is constructed from Duralight, an
+ Grace Suite ballroom
high quality testing methods; this challenged innovative material that can be shaped with
Developer / Owner: The Ability Group
the selection and approval of ﬁnishes and no limits. Entertainment is provided via the
Operator: Hilton
fabrics relative to our design intent as the Samsung TV built into the bed frame. Views
Architect: Aedas
spaces and furniture had to be both beautiful out to the docks however, transport the guest
Designer Public Areas: J2 Designs
Designer Guestrooms: Aedas
and resilient.” back to the former industrial age that the hotel
Contractor: Kier Group
The 215 guestrooms, which include one is so inﬂuenced by.
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