Bio-ethanol ‘EcoSmart’ fires have been used in many different hospitality projects, and provided the perfect solution at a five star all-suite hotel in London.

The creation of four luxury penthouse suites at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Chelsea Harbour, led by interior designer Maria Rice and her design company adi studio, was initially hampered by the lack of a gas supply.

However, the EcoSmart fires offered an ideal alternative, and became the focal point for the rooms, with marble and other natural stone used for the fireplace surrounds.

The ‘EcoSmart Fire BK5’, which is solely distributed in the UK by retailer Smart Fire UK, was selected for its design versatility.

Rice said: “The EcoSmart fires are extremely versatile when it comes to design. Because they don’t need a supply of gas or even a flue, their design potential is limitless. Also, you can create a more aesthetically pleasing fire. That is to say, you can have one line of fire rather than a mass of flames.”