When booking a hotel, most people do not consider the framework of the building itself. Many choose hotels on the basis of convenience or cost. central location? Wonderful. Cheaper than Airbnb? Wonderful. For some, simplicity is good – the hotel is secondary to the trip. But other travelers want more from their hotel – to surround themselves complete luxury In an unparalleled space. looks like you? If you have a penchant for unique architecture, design hotels are destinations in themselves.
Most hotels originate in all available properties. However, a specific number of characteristics play a role in their surroundings. What makes the design of these hotels architectural masterpieces varies from one to the other. It can be significant because of the architect who designed it, historical distinctions, or even because the building itself is unique (if it is a building at all).
Here are eight designer hotels worth visiting.
Design hotels are architectural masterpieces
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1. Hotel Marqués de Riscal
La Rioja, Spain
In the middle of the Rioja Alavesa wine region in Alava, Spain, is this groundbreaking masterpiece by Frank O. Jerry – one of the few contemporary architects the layman knows by name. Marquis de Riscal Hotel It is only 15 years old, and contrasts with the structures around it 10 times its age (which is nothing compared to the 1,200-year-old La Rioja winery). Jerry describes the hotel as “a wonderful creature, his hair flying in all directions, launching himself over the vineyards.” He also designed the interiors of all 43 rooms and suites, which became even more luxurious on site Vinotherapie Caudalie SpaA fine Michelin star eat the food. (Can we suggest Rioja?)
Cappadocia is famous for its Bronze Age cave hotels, carved into the rocks among stalagmite-like “chimneys of fairies” on the horizon. A stay at any hotel is second after sunrise to the hot air balloon adventure most visitors are looking for – although the swanky skyline cave hotel (and all those air balloons) may rival it. Museum Hotel It is a modern cave house that houses antiques from the Ottoman, Seljuk, Roman and Hittite periods, giving it the concept of a “living museum”. Of course, no two of his 30 rooms and suites are alike, because uniformity wasn’t something that architects prioritized when chopping stones away. Design hotels aren’t always about man-made, after all.
no barriers Not for claustrophobia – nor anyone who appreciates cell phone signal. It is, in fact, a “hideaway hotel”, built from an artillery bunker built into the rocks 1.25 miles high in the Swiss Alps. And while it’s not most people’s idea of luxury, the location and silence are a welcome respite. If you’re concerned about the other top amenities (since contact with the outside world is off the table), make sure you’ll get hot and cold spring water from five different alpine springs. The exotic underground atmosphere provides a relaxing retreat for many conferences, retreats and creative escapes. There are 17 bedrooms on 54,000 square feet, which can accommodate up to 60 guests for special occasions.
Thirty miles outside downtown Shanghai WondersIt opened in 2018 in a rock quarry. What really catches the eye about this InterContinental is its two underwater suites, which alternate stunning quarry views and immerse visitors within a lively aquarium. The on-site restaurant, Mr. Fisher, does the same trick, surrounding guests with an array of fish.
Often times, hotels are a symbol of the era they represent. This is the case for the ocean front Fontainebleau in Miami (22 oceanfront acres, to be exact). Its prominence on the coast is at Copacabana levels, thanks to the towering curvature design of architect Maurice Lapidus. The luxurious 565-room resort has been a staple of nightlife since it opened in the 1950s, and has even been seen in a number of TV shows and movies, most notably the James Bond movie, Goldfinger. The 2008 renovation cost over $1 billion, the same year the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. For many, it is the most important architectural structure in Florida, and was ranked number 100 on the 2007 American Institute of Architecture list of “America’s Favorite Architecture” at number 93.
From curtains to wall sconces, every detail at Romantic Neogothic Petrov Palace Luxurious – as it should be, the facility was erected by order of Catherine the Great to celebrate the victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Russo-Turkish War of the 18th century. She wanted the dome of Hagia Sophia, which is 16 meters high, to resemble the dome of Istanbul (then Constantinople). Don’t miss seeing it in the hotel’s rotunda. Napoleon once occupied the palace while the vicinity of Moscow burned, and Petrov also hosted Alexander II just before his coronation. Now, it’s a stunning 43-key boutique hotel, and one of the world’s most iconic properties.
Rotterdam is one of the architectural capitals of the world, and the most unusual of it all. (It’s a short train ride from Amsterdam, an equal distance from Schiphol Airport.) A stroll downtown is a feast for the eyes, thanks to its appreciation for deception. De Rotterdam is one of Rotterdam’s most famous buildings, with off-center triangular towers designed by Rem Koolhaas. The architect has done all the interior details in Now Rotterdam A hotel too, which has 23 floors in the far east tower. This hotel is a treat bucket list for architecture junkies above all, but an accessible 4-star pick for any visitor.
Speaking of architectural bucket lists: This 3-star hotel is located within the residential “Radiant City” (“Cité Radieuse”) in Marseille. Hotel Le Corbusier It combines the colorful elements characteristic of Le Corbusier, the famous architect and urban planner whose various projects in the Unité d’habitation aim to solve urban congestion with a high-rise community structural design. You can experience what life is like for the many residents who still occupy the space, with its colorful balconies overlooking the sea on one side, and green foliage on the other.
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