The People Behind Great Hotel Designs

After seeing such a high-rise luxury hotels and theme, have you ever wondered: who could be great minds behind these attractive hotels that stand the test of time and change? The following are the prominent names that should be recognized and given credit for their creative ideas and careful planning to build a railway hotels popularity soared in the 19 century.

Charles Barry and Charles Edward Barry, thought to have conceived the design Andaz hotel, when it first opened in 1884 at Liverpool Street Station. Colonel Robert Edis is a possible expansion of the hotel in 1901. This hotel was closed for three years from 1997-2000, while going 70million pound refurbishment. This is the 28th re-February 2000.

This hotel was originally known as Great Eastern Hotel, until it changed its name in November 2007.

J.T. Knowles designed Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria Station, when it first opened in 1861. Knowles built elegant Italian style with French Renaissance in the design of the roof of the hotel. It was the first hotel in face lifts, or "ascending room" as they called him this time. elevators are powered using city water pressure.

Lewis Cubitt was the genius behind the Great Northern Hotel, located at Kings Cross Station. Opened on 17 svibnja 1854th It is the oldest hotel in London was built solely for the purpose of providing a place to stay for weary travelers. To make way for the channel tunnel link, the hotel was later demolished. Its beautiful facade was restored, however. Hotel closed in February 2001 and is now used to house the railway office.

Robert William Ellis designed the Grand Central Hotel at Marylebone station, when it first opened in 1899. During the Second World War, it served as home for the recovery of British Railways Board. It was reopened in 1993 as a luxury hotel, and two years later after he sold the new company, they changed the name of the Landmark Hotel.

Edward Middleton Barry was the mind behind the Charing Cross Hotel Charing Cross Station, where it opened on 15 svibnja 1865th What is unforgettable in this hotel is its facade finished with a French Renaissance style and beauty. In front of the hotel is a 70-foot replica of the Eleanor Cross, which originally stood in the 1291st

Philip Charles Hardwick, the architect who handled the project of building the Great Western Hotel way back in 1851. It was officially opened 8th June 1854, the same date as Paddington Station is open for public use. This hotel was known as the United Kingdom was the first railway hotel based on the efforts of Albert Prince Consort. Hotel underwent major remodeling in 1936 and 1938 and changed its name to the Hilton Paddington in 2002.

Sir George Gilbert Scott has worked hard to Midland Grand Hotel imposing red Gothic structure that stood at the mouth of the St. Pancras station. Was originally built in 1868, but closed in 1935 because he did not profit. He is set to be re-opened in October 2009 Renaissance Hotel St. Pancras in London.

So the next time you see a magical hotel design and architecture, you already know whom you should direct all credit and lovely words of praise.