Hospitality & Tribal Casino Interior Design
Pursue the Possibilities: Be Bold, Be Brilliant, and Undeniably Worth the Buzz
IGroup Design is an interior design studio for hotels, resorts and tribal casinos nationwide, based in San Diego, California. We design guestrooms, gaming floors, restaurants, lounges and public spaces for owners who need a property that photographs well, wears well and stays on budget. Because we also manage FF&E procurement, what we draw is what gets bought, delivered and installed.
Our branded hotel work includes property improvement plan (PIP) renovations for many Hilton and Marriott brands. Brand standards, owner budgets and local culture all shape the result, and we are used to balancing the three.
Since 1998 designing for hospitality | 160+ hotel projects | 22 tribal casino projects
Tribal Casino Design
Tribal casino interiors work differently from hotel interiors. The gaming floor, the restaurants, the hotel tower and the back of house all have to read as one place, hold up to heavy 24-hour use, and meet regulatory and operational requirements.
We have designed 22 tribal casino projects, and we understand that a tribal property is also a statement of identity and a long-term investment for the Nation. We work with tribal councils, gaming commissions, owners’ representatives and operators to develop interiors that reflect the community’s story with respect, and that deliver the guest experience the property needs to compete.
- Gaming floors, high-limit and VIP lounges
- Hotel towers, guestrooms and suites
- Restaurants, bars and entertainment venues
- Pools, spas, fitness and amenity spaces
- Renovations and phased refreshes that keep the property open
Selected Projects
- Viejas Casino & Resort, North and South Towers, Alpine, California: master planning, interior architecture, interior design, procurement
- Sycuan Casino Resort, El Cajon, California: interior design, procurement
- Westin San Jose, San Jose, California: renovation of all public areas, restaurants, bars and guestrooms, plus all FF&E procurement
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego – Mission Valley, San Diego, California: full-service renovation of 219 guestrooms, interior design, procurement
- Willows Hotel & Spa, Alpine, California: master planning, interior architecture, interior design, procurement
- Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel, Catalina Island, California: interior design, procurement
- El Cordova Hotel, Coronado, California: interior design, procurement
- Locale Kitchen & Lounge, Alpine, California: interior architecture, FF&E design, procurement
Design and Procurement Under One Roof
Most firms hand the drawings to someone else to buy. We don’t. IGroup Design specifies the furniture, fixtures, equipment and operating supplies (FF&E and OS&E), then purchases them through our hospitality vendor accounts and coordinates warehousing, installation and punch list. Our principal has more than $800 million in career FF&E and OS&E purchasing. We also provide procurement alone for projects designed by others. See our FF&E procurement services.
Utterly imaginative and downright original.
That’s what guests expect and that’s what we deliver. Whether a boutique hotel, casino resort and spa, senior living community with multiple amenity spaces or a branded property with restaurant and meeting space, we know how to make an impact. Here’s how: We toss out the rulebooks and bring bespoke ideas to every project. Dreaming of the never-been-done-before? That’s our specialty. We’ll make it happen, just like we’ve done on countless occasions.
Game-Changing Immersive Design
No ho-hum, cookie-cutter design with us. Harness our designers’ megawatt talent and ferocious creativity to catapult your aesthetic. Count on us to custom-create novel environments for your guests. The secret? Knowing how to mingle and layer lights, colors, textures, and materials to cinematic effect. And, expertly weave in design transitions and transparencies. The result: Lush environments that give your guests a sensory jolt right on arrival.
You + Us: The Ultimate Collaboration
All of our projects are partnerships in the truest sense. You bring the visions, we’ll bring the options. Through images, love it/leave it boards, samples, and more, we’ll show you all the creative ways to achieve your look. We’ll be partners throughout the entire design development process. This means no surprises, no regrets. Just a streamlined approach and a true collaboration from start to finish.
Master Design Techniques
With IGroup Design, every detail is intentional and backed by master design methods. Case in point: We know how to make your design flow from room to room, interior to exterior. No hard stops, no gaping holes, no noticeable lines. Whether your property was designed five years ago or is a new build, we’ll merge all elements to create seamless transitions.
Custom-crafted Furniture and Fixtures
Whether you want timeless design or to blaze new trails, we can create it. From a lobby light fixture that makes a massive impact, to a custom millwork piece tying your original 1970’s building with more recent construction, to floor-to-ceiling artwork that becomes a spectacular, sensory focal point. We’ll make it happen, just like we’ve done on countless occasions – always in your style and within your budget.
Value Engineering
Entertain the Idea of More
Making you happy is one thing. Blowing your mind? That’s something else altogether. Give us your expectations. We’ll bring you possibilities and unravel opportunities that other hospitality interior design firms might miss. Our goal: Get people talking, sharing and, booking. Then, booking some more.
