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The Langham Boston, US


LONDON-BASED HOSPITALITY design specialist Richmond International has completed an extensive three-year renovation at Te Langham Boston. Te project includes a complete transformation of the lobby, meeting rooms, event spaces and all guest rooms, as well as the addition of the Langham Club and a new bar and restaurant. Te design carefully considers the building’s location and draws on its history as the former Federal Bank of Boston. Richmond International curated the hotel’s new art collection, which includes existing and commissioned pieces.


Above The guest rooms and suites use a lighter and brighter colour palette as a nod to the traditional New England aesthetic


Fiona Tompson, principal at Richmond International, said: ‘Tis project was hugely exciting for the whole team. We’ve worked with the Langham Group for many years on some of the finest hotels around the world, so we know the importance of integrating the historical and cultural influences of this fascinating building and city with a contemporary yet classic design that has become synonymous with the Langham brand.’ Te lobby takes inspiration from the building’s banking heritage with bespoke furniture and lighting indicative of the space’s former life. A double-sided Chesterfield sofa, a modern take on banker’s lamps, and hand- tufted rugs replicating the colour scheme and motifs found on a dollar bill all help to create a warm and welcoming lobby area and help to soften the imposing facade. A focal point of the hotel lobby, a bespoke artisan map of the city of Boston, has been produced using liquid metal on a cast resin base and sits behind the reception desk. In addition, the Rear Lobby has been transformed into an elegant entrance space with the introduction of a new, sculptural staircase leading to the ballroom, an ideal space for an intimate social gathering or for welcome drinks before a larger function in the Lincoln Ballroom. Te guest rooms are inspired by travel,


the New England coast and Boston’s history as one of the first places in the US to be colonised. richint.com | langhamhotels.com/boston


SPANNING TWO adjacent 19th-century buildings on Via Liguria with 162 guest rooms and suites, W Rome offers a prime location ideally situated near the famous Spanish Steps and fashionable boutiques of Via Condotti. Te hotel also boasts one of the city’s very few rooftop bars with panoramic views across the Eternal City. Designed by Meyer Davis, W Rome will see an unapologetically Italian colour palette and patterning meet a layered blurring of different eras of design. 1970s Italian glamour is a key thread throughout the property, with traditional architecture melting into colour blocking and bold graphic patterns in hues of burnt orange, dramatic red and foliage greens. An eclectic mix of colourful furniture meets stone walls representative of the building’s past, while reflective surfaces bring a contemporary feel to the property. Guests are welcomed into the hotel by the W Living Room, featuring a striking skylight and a window of


RICHARD MANDELKORN


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