Read the full project case study.

Designed
& Produced
in the UK
Luxury at its finest
The Wellesley Hotel
Whilst the PhotonStar fittings are similar to typical
50W Halogen bulbs in terms of warmth, they are
significantly more energy efficient; ranging from
4.4W – 9.5W per luminaire. The PhotonStar LED
solution uses just 152kWh/day of energy if in use
for 24 hours; offering an energy saving of almost
85% against a typical halogen solution using alThe products supplied by PhotonStar, who lit the most 1000kWh. In turn, the LED solution reduces
first British all-LED hotel in 2009, provide the flexi- the annual running costs to less than one sixth of
bility and light quality needed to create the desired the cost of typical halogen fittings and has a swift
style whilst offering the right lumen packages. payback of 2 years, saving almost £46000 a year.
They also offer high output and wide beam angle
options, reducing the number of fittings required. In addition to their high efficiency, the products
The PhotonStar solution achieved the sought af- are fully recyclable and have a long lifetime of
ter warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the 50,000 hours during which no bulbs need to be
whole hotel and the fixtures were aesthetically changed and minimal maintenance is required.
pleasing, matching the luxurious décor.
PhotonStar LED luminaires, with modern and stylLorraine Calcott, Director at It Does Lighting, said: ish appearances, suited the hotels sophisticated
“PhotonStar are leading the way in LED lighting theme and were installed throughout the public
and their luminaire lumen packages were superb, spaces of the hotel, including the restaurant, bar
giving great luminous efficacy in a stylish and well- and lounge, and the bedroom suites. PhotonStar
Laser Showerproof fittings were used in the bathmade product”.
rooms to provide practical lighting and, after much
“The PhotonStar products chosen also have a deliberation, PhotonStar fittings were also selectwarm 3000K colour temperature option which ed for the corridors; adjustable versions were chogives the hotel the cosy halogen-like feeling that is sen to allow wall washing and the highlighting of
artwork.
almost expected in any hotel you visit.”
Much research was undergone to specify the right
lighting and consequently award-winning UK manufacturers PhotonStar were chosen because their
LED products could completely fulfil the complex
design requirements, delivering consistent high
performance and quality.
Originally a famous London jazz venue, the divine Wellesley Hotel
opened its expensive doors last month following a £36 million building refurbishment which included the installation of PhotonStar LED
luminaires.
The prestigious 5* hotel, previously a restaurant, nestles in a prime
location overlooking Hyde Park in Knightsbridge and boasts some
unique qualities, from the cigar terraces to its own Rolls-Royce service! The hotel, named after the first Duke of Wellington Sir Arthur
Wellesley, is owned by Arab Investments’ City and Country Hotels.
It provides a personal experience to customers by offering just 36
luxurious suites, ranging from one bedroom to a vast four bedroom
penthouse.
When it came to the design of the masterpiece hotel Arab Investments chose interior designers ‘Fox Linton’ and developers ‘Rhimesong’, who aimed to combine contemporary and classic design
styles by mixing the buildings art deco jazz heritage with a glamorous modern twist.
The lighting design was crucial when it came to achieving this desired style and ambience throughout the hotel.
Award-winning lighting designers ‘It does Lighting’ were chosen to
tackle a very challenging design brief; to create an all LED design
which had to have the ‘wow’ factor, deliver excellent energy efficiency and remain within a limited budget. The brief also specified that
the LED lighting had to mimic the traditional ‘look and feel’ of Halogen downlights whilst providing superior performance, warm colour
temperature and sufficient spread of light.
The brief requirements made the project unique particularly because, at the time of specification, complete LED design within a
hotel was still a relatively new concept; the benefits of energy reduction and low maintenance were often overlooked and cheaper, less
efficient products were opted for.
“PhotonStar
are leading the
way in LED
lighting and
their luminaire
packages were
superb, giving
great luminous
efficacy in a
stylish and wellmade product.”
Lorraine Calcott, It Does Lighting
PhotonStar were also asked to
supply light engines for statement bespoke chandeliers which
were carefully placed throughout
the main hotel spaces, further
enhancing the exquisite modern style and allowing even the
decorative elements of the hotel
design to be as energy efficient
as possible.
In addition to the all-LED design,
other unique features of the
hotel include a private heated
cigar terrace with cigars sold
on a stick-by-stick basis and a
Crystal bar with a Whisky and
Cognac wall. There is also an
Oval restaurant serving refined
Italian cuisine and a Jazz room
showcasing established and upand-coming Jazz acts.
With the PhotonStar LED solution installed, the Wellesley hotel
enjoys energy savings up to 85%
against typical halogen bulbs, no
lamp replacements and dramatically low maintenance. These advantages reduce overall project
cost considerably and payback
for the solution is rapid at just
under 2 years; ideal benefits with
a limited budget.
The PhotonStar luminaires also
provide flexibility and the right
quality of light desired, whilst
offering high outputs and wide
beam angle options which
reduces the number of fittings
needed. In addition, their colour
temperature is warm at 3000K
and invites guests inside, allowing them to feel right at home in
London’s latest 5* hotel.
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