Hospitality Master

Marcel Wanders has done it again with the fantasy-like design of the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel.   Such great volume, shapes, and colors used to make this space unique and luxurious. 

London Calling

I was in London a few years back for my honeymoon, and I absolutely fell in love! These images are of the Rough Luxe Hotel at Kings Cross, by designer Rabih Hage. I love the way the rooms combine modern and traditional styles, celebrating the city and the hotels location.

Images found here.

Hotel Missoni

I spotted this gorgeous hotel, the Hotel Missoni (for the Italian fashion family) designed by Matteo Thun & Partners. Using color schemes and patterns to match the mood and function they have indeed created a sophisticated style and atmosphere. Makes me want to jet away to Scotland and visit.

images : Hotel Missoni Edinburgh

Wish I was...

here
Lovely cabin in the woods, by Schuchart/Dow


or here
Le Meridien, Bora Bora

When life is stressful... all I can do is dream of that perfect vacation...one full of solitude.

the MODERN hotel

the MODERN hotel...has beautiful rooms and a fantastic bar. We spent our wedding night at the hotel and had great service. The hotel is a re-furbished with a retro-modern style decor. Their bar has an excellent drink list including newer versions old fashioned drinks, they also have great appetizers if you plan to stay a while. The Hotel has a fun contest currently where patrons can dress up and get their picture taken in vintage garb called the Mad Men Affair... see website for details. If you plan to visit Boise... you must visit the Modern.

Hotel Silken Puerta America | Madrid

Hotel Silken in Madrid is a 13-story building, designed by Jean Nouvel, the floors and areas of this hotel were chosen to be designed by... Mariscal y Salas, Ron Arad, Arata Isozaki, Marc Newson, Richard Gluckman, Victorio & Lucchino, Plasma Studio, David Chipperfield, Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, John Pawson, Teresa Sapey, Christian Liaigre, and Kathryn Findlay.

Each designer was given full reign over what approach they wanted to take in their design. Its amazing to see just what each designer came up with as their vision and how they incorporated it into their chosen space.

I couldn't decide on just one designer to feature, so below are pictures of them all. Please visit the website for more information and photos of this fabulous hotel. Images taken by Rafael Vargas.

Room / Bath, Arata Isozaki


Lágrimas Negras, Christian Liaigre


Hall / Lobby / Room, David Chipperfield


Hall / Room, Jean Nouvel


Hotel Lobby, John Pawson


Lobby / Room, Kathryn Findlay


Room / Bath, Mariscal y Salas


Marmo Bar (Top) / Room, Hall (Bottom) Marc Newson


Room / Bath / Hall, Norman Foster


Bath / Hall / Room, Plasma Studio


Hall / Living, Ron Arad


Hall / Room, Richard Gluckman


Parking, Teresa Sapey


Hall / Room, Victorio & Lucchino


Hall / Room (White/Black), Zaha Hadid