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| Berlin, 5 September 2007 |
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The Dominican in Brussels
Belgium’s First Member of Design Hotels™ Opening Soon |
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Layers of history, including contemporary design, are an integral part of The Dominican, which is scheduled to open its doors in Brussels by the end of October. Tucked behind La Monnaie, the famous theatre and opera house, the interior design concept of The Dominican was “curated” by Dutch design duo FG Stijl, winner of the prestigious Prix Villégiature-Paris for Best Interior Design in 2005.
By juxtaposing and uniting different architecture and styles, The Dominican provokes new experiences that range from vibrant exchange to calm repose. The hotel’s sweeping archways and lofty ceilings are a clear reference to the Dominican abbey that stood on the site in the 15th century. Four centuries later it was home to French painter Jacques-Louis David and the intact façade of his house has been incorporated into the new construction.
An interior courtyard is the calm centre of the hotel, with a cloister-like Monastery Corridor and a series of large interlocking public spaces enclosing it on the ground floor. Contemporary design mixes with an historic identity in the Grand Lounge restaurant, as well as the three private salons with their soaring ceilings and attention to detail. The sense of dramatic intimacy finds its culmination in The Lounge Bar, where the cutting-edge interior, inventive drinks and an a la carte menu are designed to attract a style-conscious clientele. With its location and stylish interior the Lounge Bar in particular, is set to become a swank meeting place for the local in-crowd.
The 150 guestrooms and suites, each with an individual look, are contemporary in design with rich colours and textiles that underscore the ambience of intimate repose and modern splendour. Adding to comfort and convenience are the gym, with a Turkish steam bath and a Finnish sauna.
The Dominican is a haven within the European hub and a space in which old and new effortlessly meld.
Note to Editors:
High resolution images and fact sheets on the hotel can be downloaded from the Design Hotels™ new Virtual Press Office: www.designhotels.com/press
Should you require additional information, please contact the Design Hotels™ press office:
press@designhotels.com
tel.: +49-(0)30-420940-29
For reservations, please visit the website: www.designhotels.com/thedominican
or telephone the appropriate Design Hotels™ toll-free number:
Europe, China: 00 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
USA, Canada: 1 - 800 - 337 46 85
Brazil: 000 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Australia: 0011 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Hong Kong, Singapore: 001 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
Japan: 010 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
South Africa: 09 - 800 - 37 46 83 57
The Dominican and Carlton Hotel Collection
The Dominican is owned and operated by Carlton Hotel Collection. The group currently comprises nine luxury hotels in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Company Information: Design Hotels™
Design Hotels™ represents and markets a hand-picked collection of more than 160 hotels in over 40 countries across the globe. Established in 1993, as the first of its kind, the company offers unparalleled specialist knowledge from conceptual branding through to market trend consultancy and international representation.
The member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design and cultural authenticity. The quality and the diversity of the design hotel’s portfolio offer cosmopolitan travellers a unique way to choose and experience unconventional and creative approaches towards luxury and hospitality.
Design Hotels™ provides services ranging from public relations and marketing to global sales and revenue & distribution management. As of 2007 the company has an expanded service portfolio to include consultation in hotel development.
The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Barcelona, New York, Singapore, Bali and Tokyo.
Design Hotels™ is a registered trademark of Design Hotels AG (a German Joint Stock Company) |
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