Like the bedrooms the public areas use natural materials. Stone is pale limestone or cream marble, contrasted with dark timber and leather to create an aura of quality and comfort, whilst lighting is effective in providing sparkle and drama throughout the spaces as well as softer local highlights. The use of timber or stone flooring and contemporary rugs emphasising the cool modern nature of the environment created for the guest. Modern sculpture adds to the feeling of modernity without being strident or dominating the interior. Indeed if there is a dominating characteristic it is the way the space planning allows public areas to be flooded with natural light, the strong sunlight casting powerful shadows across floors breaking up the spaces and providing plenty of visual interest.

Detail design is thoughtful, occasionally witty. Room numbering for example is provided by a small shelf at waist height outside the door. The shelf houses a down lighter that lights the base of the room door whilst its side displays the lit number and its top surface is large enough to accommodate a room tray. The room numbers provide light for the corridors in appropriate places and highlight the bedroom door locations.