By James Dunlop Textiles
A flawless and unforgettable five star boutique hotel in the heart of Ponsonby offers a stylish and carefully executed experience where guests can make themselves completely at home. The immaculate and attentive environment sets a new benchmark for boutique hotels in Auckland.
The project by Fable Hotels and Resorts, with interiors by Mandala Design, is one of two hotels (the other is the historic Wains Hotel in Dunedin) that has opened to guests, with a collection of 13 other properties in six locations across New Zealand that will ultimately offer the same exclusive experience.
Hotel Fitzroy sets itself apart from other hotel experiences. Guests receive a highly personalised stay that matches their specific requests with hosts attending the guest’s every need.
“For our customers, one size most definitely does not fit all, so we also want to create space within Fable’s offering to cater to different people wanting differently balanced experiences as guests.”
The landmark premises is a heritage, two-storey, white fenced manor offering two luxury and four superior rooms that is juxtaposed by a dramatic architectural building with an external spiral staircase and four additional superior rooms.
The brief for the hotel was to create something unforgettable; something each of the guests would treasure.
“For our customers, one size most definitely does not fit all, so we also want to create space within Fable’s offering to cater to different people wanting differently balanced experiences as guests,” says Lisa Breckon, CPG Hotels Director of Sales and Marketing.
Each guest room is exquisitely styled with soft furnishings from Mokum and James Dunlop Textiles.
Curtains in James Dunlop Palacio are ideal for hotel interiors due to the fabric’s fire retardant attribute and heavy duty velvet construction.
Sheers in Mokum Shoji, offer a beautiful soft drape that filter though the light and really capture the contemporary aesthetic, while linings in James Dunlop Nitefall ensure complete blackout for restful sleeping.
Bed bases have been cleverly designed using Tanzania by James Dunlop which is a heavy duty weave creating a fabulous textural upholstery and works to complement the other fabrics in the rooms.
It’s these quality touches throughout the hotel that provide the ultimate in luxury accommodation. From the overarching design, inspirational dining and tailored experiences that ensures guests will have the best stay attuned to their tastes.
Products used:
Curtains
Sheers
Lining
Bed Bases
We’ve developed a deep-seated knowledge of interior textiles in our 110-year history. We’re interested in different ways of living, and we’re constantly exploring what fabrics can bring to people’s lives. And life has always informed what we do.
We believe in fabrics that have a unique viewpoint, born from a curiosity about the world. Fabrics with a sense of purpose. Fabrics that are crafted with passion, and embrace the lives spent on and around them. Fabric that spans trends, generations and cultures. The fabric of life.
Our Story
James Dunlop Textiles was founded in 1907 in the bustling port of Dunedin, New Zealand as a supplier of European fabric to retailers. From a dynasty of Freemen and textile merchants based in the Scottish countryside close to the border of Northern England, a commitment to quality design and performance ensured longevity for company and product alike.
Over a century later, the fourth generation Dunlop family governs this innovative design-based organisation across the Asia- Pacific region. With a strong focus on sustainable textile excellence, coupled with world-class logistics and service, the company enjoys industry accolades and support from a wide base of global retail and interior design customers.
“We are proud of our history and legacy; delivering excellence and a sustainable future to the textile industry. We are passionate about quality fabrics, and have been for a very long time.”
Design Studios
James Dunlop Textiles has three design studios – Sydney, Auckland & Melbourne. By virtue of their locations, these studios have important access to two of our key markets and the ability to explore and forecast design trends.
Bursting with creativity, the studios and their team's research, develop and customise fabric and wallpaper from conception to market entry. Their ability to work with international suppliers and view textiles within the greater design context provides an essential service to the company and our customers.
At James Dunlop Textiles we are interested in different ways of living. We’re constantly exploring what fabric can bring to people’s life. We view the world through a uniquely Australasian lens, so in designing and curating our collections we look both outwards and inwards.
Being on-trend is compulsory, but as important to us is being relevant to the environmental and situational usage that our fabrics will be exposed to. Whether it Christchurch, Canberra or California, our textiles have been purposely designed to perform and look great.
Our Culture
We’re a people business and we’re relationship-driven. Our suppliers, and most importantly our customers like to know that our people care and are passionate about the product and level of service they provide.
We have a fabulous team of talented individuals who work together at all levels to achieve the vision and goals of James Dunlop Textiles.
Our success stems from a genuine passion for product and a desire to exceed customer expectations at all levels.
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