The World of Hospitality Issue 31 2019 | Page 6

6 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY British craftsmanship in particular makes sense for such a quintessentially British hotel: Leading British design manufacturers were specified by SHH including Brintons who delivered the bespoke carpets throughout the scheme; Peter Millard & Partners, tasked with creating the bespoke art work in the rooms; CTO Lighting who created a show- stopping bespoke drop chandelier upon entry to the Rooftop; textile designers Timorous Beasties’ crimson velvet cushions make statement THE TRAFALGAR accents in the bedrooms and Tom Dixon’s ‘London’ scented diffusers are used throughout the bedrooms. Commenting on the re-launch design, Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager of The Trafalgar St James said: “It was paramount to us that the new look reflected the overall ethos of the hotel – we want guests to feel that every stay with us is a unique London experience. Working in close collaboration with the owners and SHH, we’re so WEBSITE: www.trafalgarstjames.com happy with the results and the reaction from our first guests has been incredibly positive.” The Trafalgar St. James is tucked away on the south-west side of the world-famous Trafalgar Square, in the heart of the West End and amidst the hustle of bustle of St. James. This part of London has long been seen as more of a tourist destination but the hotel wants to put it back into the hearts of Londoners and bring a whole new level of excitement to the area.