Scottish low carbon manufacturer featured in Hilton Hotels in Europe and Azerbaijan

Scottish manufacturer of Low Carbon Leather, Andrew Muirhead & Son, has worked with Hilton Hotel Designers on a refurbishment and new-build project in Vienna and Baku, Azerbaijan respectively. 

The hospitality industry is still growing and Hilton is off to a busy start this year, having just launched their first Hilton Honours loyalty promotion of 2012.

The first project, five star Hilton Baku, combines elegance with a sense of locality and culture and is situated along the Caspian Sea coast in Azerbaijan.  The new interiors, designed by Ara Design, London, set to achieve a luxurious, warm and unique feel in each area of the hotel by using deep colours and specific materials on key furniture for which Andrew Muirhead leather was specified.

Anna Peng, Ara Design commented:
“The whole ambience of the hotel reflects heritage, markets, colours and the people of Azerbaijan. 

“The quality of the Andrew Muirhead & Son product and the level of service they offered were highly praised by both us and the hotel.  The flexible manufacturing process that they provide was also integral during the colour selection process.”

Andrew Muirhead leather in Ingleston Stone was used on the reception lobby sofas.  Reception guest chairs and the executive lounge sofas and dining chairs were upholstered in Sateen Sahara with armchairs in Sateen Black.  Further hides in Ingleston Loon were specified for use on meeting room chairs and within the guest rooms and junior suites, desk chairs were upholstered in Sateen Sahara.

The Hilton Vienna hotel is home to Vienna’s premier conference centre and is located in the heart of Vienna. 

The hotel has been awarded ‘Third Best Hotel’ in Europe at the Business Travel Awards and ‘Best Business Hotel’ title in the past.

Sonja Lager, purchasing for Hilton Hotels, commented:
“When we specified Andrew Muirhead leather for the original Vienna refurbishment in 2004, we wanted to match the quality of the existing colours.  After experiencing the level of durability, we knew they would be the best choice.”

Andrew Muirhead leather in Ingleston Anthracite, Stone and Atlantic Blue and hides in Sateen Paprika were used to upholster several chairs in the S’PARKS restaurant, Lobby Bar and the Executive Lounge.

Archie Browning, sales director, Andrew Muirhead & Son finished:
“International contracts consolidate our position as an industry leader.  To be specified in two Hilton Hotels is a credit to Andrew Muirhead leather and proves that it can take the heat!

“The level of service we offer is praised frequently by designers looking to achieve something as hassle free as possible.  We are in a great position to cater to any need as we manufacture our own leather – we can make anything a customer wants and still deliver on quality and durability.”