• A blog by Dexter Moren Associates following the transformation of 2 -10 Harrington Road South Kensington into a luxury boutique hotel.
ampersand staircase detailed drawings

Staircase Design

As part of the extensive re-plan and refurbishment of The Ampersand Hotel two new staircases will be installed to open up and enable  improved access to the lower ground bar and restaurant. The central hotel staircase will be extended providing guests direct access whilst a second external street level staircase will create an independent entrance … Read more

ampersand public restrooms

Matching Scent with Setting

The Ampersand Hotel has partnered with an exclusive London perfumer to create a range of bespoke fragrances for the public bathrooms. Matching scent with setting, each cubical will have a unique aroma which correlates with a signature botanical print Millar Harris wallpaper. The Dexter Moren Associates interior’s team have chosen three designs, all of which were inspired … Read more

F2E logo

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Hospitality procurement experts F2E have been working alongside Dexter Moren Associate’s interior team from the project’s outset. Co-ordinating all aspects of the FF&E and OS&E, the team have been responsible for purchasing, keeping budgets up-to-date and managing logistics.

The Ampersand Hotel joins Small luxury Hotels of the World

The Ampersand Hotel has been invited to join the prestigious Small luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the exclusive brand which is synonymous with quality and has an unrivalled collection of over 520 independent hotels in more than 70 countries.

ampersand hotel old wallpaper

If walls could talk

Wallpaper records the signs of another life, which when revealed reflect fashions throughout the decades and often a narrative of the building’s history. Whilst stripping the walls of The Ampersand Hotel, multiple layers of wallpaper were unearthed, providing a valuable archaeological record of change and development within the building, highlighting previous trends such as Renaissance … Read more

The Ampersand Hotel Website

The Ampersand Hotel launches new website

The Ampersand Hotel has unveiled its new website, created by John Henry Productions and designed in collaboration with Goosebumps branding agency. The website portrays The Ampersand Hotel’s new visual identity and enables guests to access a variety of information on the hotel’s services and amenities, including knowledge of the local area.

The Ampersand Hotel reception
ampersand facade

Facade design finalised

Images have been released of the hotel’s new facade. A subtle dove grey will replace the traditional red, highlighting the new Ampersand Hotel branding, providing a fresh and contemporary look.

ampersand geometric suite

Geometric Suites

The Ampersand Hotel will include five individual balconied suites which will be positioned on the fourth and fifth floor providing spectacular views over London’s skyline. They will be styled to exude luxury with reference to geometry, one of the five main themes. The design is set apart from the other hotel rooms providing a residential … Read more

ampersand artwork

Artwork & Photography Preview

In order to augment and bring our design concept to life, we’ve been working closely with Artefact Hotel Art Consultants. The focus is to source British artwork and photography, embodying the hotel’s design and locale as well as portraying an exciting melange of artists.

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