Design hotels balance the high-quality styling and the standard services of a traditional hotel. These hotels are created by world-renowned interior designers who meticulously plan and craft every avant-garde room. Some feature abstract lighting displays, while others have rain showers, vintage art, photography, and life-size chess boards because why not?
Design Hotels
Bayside Marina  
Hotel
Minimalism meets reclaimed structures in a pretty Japanese harbor. Visionary architects, Yasutaka Yoshimura, have based their design for chic holiday cottages on ship’s containers. The containers are stacked on top of each other to create two floors. One end is all glass, and the walls are white to reflect light …
Accommodation types: Concept   Design
Location: Yokohama  Japan  East Asia
Hotel  
Semiramis
Located in a quiet Athenian suburb this hotel was designed down to the last detail by Karim Rashid who is regarded as the best designer of his generation with over 300 awards to his name. The idea was to create a vibrant, functional, and relaxing space. Lollypop colors create a …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Athens  Greece  East Europe
CitizenM  
Amsterdam
When you arrive at Citizen M, the unusual check-in is the first thing you notice. Rather like online check-in for flights, you just enter your details into a computer terminal and you are then issued with your room key. The ‘M’ stands for ‘Mobile Citizen of the World’ – it …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Design
Location: Amsterdam  Netherlands  West Europe
Mandarin Hotel  
Barcelona
This unique hotel is exclusive. It has only 98 rooms at its premier location on Passeig de Gràcia – the most expensive street in Spain and home to its most stunning architecture. So prepare to book early. Your room has been decorated to an individual style by acclaimed designer, Patricia …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Spa
Location: Barcelona  Spain  West Europe
Hotel 1898  
This hotel is great for seeing Barcelona, one of Europe’s most energetic cities. Centrally located, you will find yourself with easy access to all the sights and attractions. Your room is decorated in the neoclassical style which was popular in the 19th Century when the building was first erected. For …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Barcelona  Spain  West Europe
URBN  
Shanghai
URBN is China’s first carbon-neutral hotel combining modern architecture and Chinese aesthetics. Using recycled materials and uber-efficient design, its energy usage is so much more efficient than equivalent establishments. The hotel is situated next to the historic French Concession area of the city known for its delights and high-class restaurants, …
Accommodation types: Design   Eco-Friendly
Location: Shanghai  China  East Asia
The  
Glasshouse
This hotel was named the ‘number one hotel to get naked in’ by Opodo. And if you can push the thought of all the hanky-panky your bed has endured from your mind, you may well enjoy your stay at this premier establishment in the heart of historic Edinburgh. The ‘Glasshouse’ …
Accommodation types: Church   Design
Location: Edinburgh  United Kingdom  West Europe
Hotel  
de Filosoof
I love Amsterdam. With street names like PC Hoofdstraat and the Vondelpark, I can imagine only the Von Trapps and Clogs - happy times. This hotel is one for all you philosophy lovers. So, get your heads out of the clouds you dreamers! Unless, of course, you are staying in …
Accommodation types: Art   Design
Location: Amsterdam  Netherlands  West Europe
Casa Kimball  
Situated on a 48ft cliff jutting out into the Caribbean Sea, Casa Kimball is situated on 3 acres of lush property perfectly placed to catch the cooling Atlantic breezes while drenching itself in welcoming tropical sunshine. It is a single villa that can hold up to 18 guests and allows …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury
Location: Cabrera  Dominican Republic  Central America
9 Hours  
Capsule Hotel
The idea behind this trendy [capsule hotel](https://www.uniqhotels.com/capsule-hotels) chain in Kyoto, Narita, and Tokyo is that you get to sleep for 9 hours. Of course, if sleeping for 9 hours is your idea of ultimate luxury, you work too hard. Anyway, the concept here is simplicity and traditional Japanese hospitality. You …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Design
Location: Kyoto  Japan  East Asia
Gladstone  
Hotel
The Gladstone Hotel was first opened in 1889 and is the oldest hotel in Toronto. Starting out life as a luxury accommodation for the privileged classes, it was then owned and operated by a lively widow and her 13 children. The hotel eventually fell into disrepair until it became known …
Accommodation types: Art   Design
Location: Toronto  Canada  North America
Yotel  
At Yotel, you get to spend the night in a luxury yacht cabin while having all the advantages of being in London, New York, or Amsterdam. Seasickness will not be a problem here, Captain! Each tiny room is a triumph of design. The queen-sized beds are retractable, and some rooms …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Design
Location: New York  USA  North America
Propeller  
Island
The most avant-garde city in the world, Berlin, is now home to the weirdest hotel in the world: Propeller Island City Lodge. Hand-made down to the last door handle by artist Lars Stroschen, staying here is a unique experience. You could be sleeping in a floating bed or twin white …
Accommodation types: Art   Design
Location: Berlin  Germany  West Europe
The One Hotel  
Angkor
No, this isn’t where Neo stays in The Matrix. This is a hotel designed to be used by one person or one couple at a time. Not only do you have the only room to yourself, but the lobby, the restaurant, the terrace, the hot tub are all your private …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Siem Reap  Cambodia  Southeast Asia
Residenza  
d'Arte
Set in beautiful Tuscany this lovingly restored 14th Century villa is a haven of warm tiles, bare beams, and stunning aesthetics. An acclaimed artist, Anna Izzo set out to create a hotel with soul allowing you to stay inside a living, breathing work of art. Vibrant contemporary artworks merge with …
Accommodation types: Art   Design
Location: Torrita di Siena  Italy  West Europe
Limes Hotel  
The Limes Hotel in Brisbane, Australia is the peak of chic. Alexander Lotersztain, an award-winning local artist, designed the interior to be minimalist yet striking and it buzzes with contemporary energy. The hotel fits right into its up-and-coming neighborhood, just minutes from Brisbane’s central business district. It has a rooftop …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Brisbane  Australia  Oceania
Hotel  
Vittoria
If Donatella Versace and Lewis Carroll designed a hotel – it might look something like this. Its stylish furnishings and avant-garde aesthetics will make ‘wow! Look at that’ the most uttered sentence of your stay. The walls are upholstered with leather or fabrics woven with real gold and silver strands. …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Florence  Italy  West Europe
Marques  
de Riscal
The eye-popping architecture of the Hotel Marques de Riscal makes a real statement; it was designed and built by Frank O. Gehry, who Vanity Fair labeled ‘the most important architect of our age’. Just take a minute to imagine booking yourself into this inspiring building in the center of the …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Wine
Location: Elciego  Spain  West Europe
Byblos  
Art Hotel
The Byblos Art Hotel is unique among its peers. It houses a collection of contemporary art by 39 of the world’s most renowned modern artists. Pieces by Damien Hirst and Arnish Kapoor sit alongside classical Venetian paintings and interior design by Alessandro Mendini. Architect Michele Sanmicheli worked alongside the artists …
Accommodation types: Art   Design   Luxury
Location: Verona  Italy  West Europe
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