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
Crosby Street  
Hotel
New York, New York -- there is no other place like it! Most people’s heads immediately fill with images of the bright lights of Times Square or the greenery of Central Park. Yet, there’s so much more to explore in the city that never sleeps! The Crosby Street Hotel is …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: New York  USA  North America
The Upper House  
Hong Kong
The Upper House is named so because it sits on top of Pacific Place, a shopping complex in Hong Kong. The hotel’s 117 studios and suites are spacious, decorated with natural materials like glass, wood, limestone, and gorgeous bathrooms. While not lavish and grandiose, The Upper House offers tons of …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Hong Kong  Hong Kong  East Asia
The Henry  
Cebu
The Henry Hotel is a hotel in Cebu City (in the Philippines) and offers quite a unique experience for guests. The motto of this boutique hotel is “like no other,” and it sure lives up to it. Full of personality and charm, The Henry is gaining popularity from local and …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Cebu City  Philippines  Southeast Asia
Cotton House  
Hotel
The Cotton House Hotel gets its name as it stands on the site of the former headquarters of the 19th-century Cotton Textile Foundation. The original elements of the building have been conserved, such as the gorgeous marble staircase, delicate ceiling embellishments, floors, and walls in some of the rooms. The …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Barcelona  Spain  West Europe
Arlo  
SoHo
This small “micro hotel” is located in NYC’s beautiful Hudson Square. Designed with the idea that folks wouldn’t spend too much time in their rooms while in the city that never sleeps, Arlo is modern and offers everything a guest could need despite its small size. Arlo makes use of …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: New York  USA  North America
Kameha Grand  
Bonn
The Kameha Grand Bonn is perched on the banks overlooking the Rhine River, offering breathtaking views, personalized service, and an extraordinary experience. This hotel has redefined the “grand” hotel concept, incorporating their interpretation into every detail of the architecture, design, and amenities. The architecture creates a dramatic curve in the …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Bonn  Germany  West Europe
Qbic Hotel  
WTC Amsterdam
Conveniently located in Amsterdam World Trade Center (WTC), the Qbic Hotel is situated in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district. It is a prime location for international travelers as it is only 10 minutes via taxi or tram to Schiphol Airport and the city center. As the home city for …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Amsterdam  Netherlands  West Europe
Kruisherenhotel  
Situated in the heart of Maastricht, the Kruisherenhotel introduces guests to the long and colorful history of the city. Once a monumental gothic church, the entire complex has been converted into an extraordinary designer hotel. The renowned designer, Henry Vos, has incorporated beautiful architectural elements into the contemporary design that …
Accommodation types: Church   Design
Location: Maastricht  Netherlands  West Europe
12 Decades  
Art Hotel
The 12 Decades Hotel is a truly distinctive lodging that transports you through Johannesburg’s vibrant and sometimes turbulent history. Situated in the up-and-coming Maboneng Precinct, this innovative hotel reflects the colorful personality that attracts many people to this newly developed hub. Each of the 16 rooms has a unique theme …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Johannesburg  South Africa  Africa
Central Hotel  
& Café
Looking for a hotel with some true privacy? Worried about noisy neighbors? Look no further than Hotel Central, located in Denmark. This hotel only offers one guest room. That’s right! A hotel with just one room! Located on top of a small café in the Vesterbro neighborhood, the double room …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Copenhagen  Denmark  West Europe
Ufogel  
This hotel is so extraordinarily unique from the outside that it’s hard even to put its design into words. Located in Austria, just over half a mile from the Zettersfeld Ski Area, this funky polyhedral-shaped modernist wooden cabin offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Austrian Alps and an exciting …
Accommodation types: Design   Mountain
Location: Debant  Austria  West Europe
W New York  
Times Square
This modern New York hotspot is centrally located and perfect for those looking to conquer the big apple. Rooms are bright, crisp, and clean, with white sheets and city views. The hotel is decorated with inspiration from the natural elements - earth, fire, and water. Dare to go over the …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: New York  USA  North America
Mykonos Blu  
This luxury resort in Greece is located just five minutes outside of Mykonos town and windmills situated on the hillside of Psarou Beach. With 103 blue & white-colored island bungalows, suites, and villas, some with a private pool or open-air Jacuzzi, private garden & sunbathing terrace, there is a slice …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury
Location: Psarou  Greece  East Europe
Iniala  
Beach House
Located on the beautiful golden sands of Natai Beach, Thailand, facing the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, the Iniala Beach House is the perfect getaway. Iniala Beach House is a private residence available to rent entirely or by individual villa or Penthouse Suite. Boasting three beachfront villas and a …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury
Location: Natai Beach  Thailand  Southeast Asia
Hotel H2O  
Located in Manila Ocean Park, one of the cities famous tourist sites, Hotel H2O unique insofar as it is half hotel and half aquarium. It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, “sleeping with the fishes.” If the idea of being underwater doesn’t appeal, then you can take a …
Accommodation types: Design   Floating
Location: Manila  Philippines  Southeast Asia
Domes  
of Elounda
The Domes of Elounda hotel in Greece is a world-famous 5-star hotel overlooking the Venetian castle on the island of Spinalonga across the strait. The hotel features the ultimate in relaxation with its world-class spa that houses an indoor saltwater pool, a sauna, hot tubs, and Turkish steam rooms accompanied …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury   Spa
Location: Eloúnda  Greece  East Europe
McMenamins  
Crystal Hotel
The last century of songs and performances at the Crystal Ballroom have provided the inspiration for each of the 51 exquisite suites available at the McMenamins Crystal Hotel. Each suite is characterized by richly hued walls, black velvet drapery, colorful panels and headboards as accents, and animal print upholstery to …
Accommodation types: Art   Design   Heritage
Location: Portland  USA  North America
The Granary  
La Suite Hotel
The Granary La Suite hotel, centrally located in the heart of the historic district of Wroclaw, has distinguished itself with its excellent service, unique design, and historical significance. This prestigious 5-star boutique has sleekly fused its 16th-century architecture with an elegant, contemporary design. First constructed in 1565, the Granary was …
Accommodation types: Design   Industrial
Location: Wroclaw  Poland  East Europe
Commune  
by the Great Wall
Once hailed as the "New Architectural Wonder of China,” Commune by the Great Wall comprises 40 villas with 175 suites and 11 Presidential Suites. Each villa has a unique structure and theme. From the Bamboo Wall, which offers six bedrooms and a tea room, to the Suitcase House and the …
Accommodation types: Design   Nature
Location: Beijing  China  East Asia
The Old  
No. 77
Set in a restored 19th-century warehouse just three blocks from the French Quarter, the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a boutique hotel in the New Orleans art district, perfect for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers. The lobby, once a warehouse that served the Port of New Orleans with …
Accommodation types: Design   Heritage
Location: New Orleans  USA  North America
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