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Introducing Six Hotels Embracing the Future of Travel
In Design Hotels’ inaugural Further Forecast trend report, we defined six megatrends that are transforming and will continue to transform the way we travel today, tomorrow, and for years to come. From addressing the environmental crisis to embracing the age of artificial intelligence, these key themes not only impact travelers but also help our member hotels define their ethos and revolutionize their operations. From Mexico to the Maldives, these six properties take such future-oriented paradigm shifts to heart. MEXICO Ecology Urgency Leading the way in the future of travel industry are businesses that offer sustainable solutions and align with the priorities of preserving the planet. One such place is Boca de Agua in Bacalar,…
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From Finland to Jamaica: Discover Six Uniquely Romantic Getaways
Snowy old town charm and a cozy attic spa in Finland. Beachside living and rooftop bathing rituals for two in Jamaica. Therapist-led self-love workshops in London. By augmenting their standout amenities with unique packages and programs, these six hotels create ideal getaways to rejuvenate, deepen, and celebrate romances of all kinds—be it with oneself or with others. UNITED KINGDOM Next month, London’s Inhabit Queen’s Gardens is teaming up with mental health service Self Space to offer a series of therapist-led workshops emphasizing the importance of self-love, for both singles and couples. On February 7, a panel led by Self Space Founder Jodie Cariss and expert guest speakers will explore what it really…
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From Seed to Fork
Michelin-starred Japanese mountain vegetables and the country’s finest rice. Foraging for edible flora and fauna on a Mexican peninsula. Georgia’s first vertical farm and a partnership with Europe’s largest regenerative farm. At these six member hotels, farm-to-table cuisine takes on new meaning: produce is grown directly onsite, with each restaurant acting as a beacon for visitors to gather alongside locals and enjoy the freshest flavors of the region. MEXICO Providing access to over a mile of beachfront and 177 acres of palm groves, Hotelito at MUSA is a retreat for the modern traveler on a mini peninsula in Guerrero, Mexico. The sprawling grounds feature an organic garden growing produce used at the…
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Eight Hotels with Exceptional Interior Design
Maison Margiela’s iconic take on interiors in Paris. A breathtaking collection of Swedish design in Tokyo. Artist Camille Walala’s bold concept for a resort in Mauritius. A visionary transformation of a 16th-century setting in Palma by Swedish architectural firm Wingårdhs. Whether designed by an industry heavyweight or an artist as a gesamtkunstwerk, these eight hotels around the world boast visionary design languages worth knowing. JAPAN Situated within a former bank, renovated and designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, K5 in Tokyo is a treasure trove of Swedish design, traditional Japanese grace, and living greenery. Cedar built-ins, dining tables, and stools produced by local craftsmen meld seamlessly with custom furniture by ADX, Time & Style,…
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Meet the Six Newest Members of Design Hotels
Locally rooted retreats on the soft shores of Lombok, Mauritius, and Mykonos. An earthy oasis in the fir forests of the Peloponnesian highlands. A new living room for the Bulgarian creative class in the heart of Sofia. Here we introduce the six newest members of Design Hotels. INDONESIA Set on a stunning and secluded 250-meter stretch of private white-sand beach, Innit Lombok is a seven-villa haven in Ekas Bay framed by a bamboo forest. Each villa is a modern take on the traditional Lombok lumbung-style house, crafted with local, replaceable and easy to find materials, including wood, bamboo, and rock. This modern reflection of traditional values continues inside, where designers Andra Matin and…
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Nobis Hotel Palma: Breathing New Life Into a 12th-Century Palace
Housed in one of Palma’s oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it with new life. What was once an ancient fountain is now an intimate dipping pool. A serene historic nine-meter-high ceilings is housed in a former escape-route tunnel. Soaring nine-meter-high ceilings provide a magnificent backdrop for a unique cocktail bar. Also featuring two original inner courtyards, a rooftop terrace, and a signature restaurant helmed by renowned Mallorcan chef…
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From Portugal’s Coast, Immerso Hotel Joins Design Hotels
Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal’s Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva. Together with site-specific artworks and bespoke scents and soundscapes, Immerso Hotel is the first destination dining and design conscious hotel in the area. Nestled in a valley on the coast of Portugal less than one-hour north of Lisbon, Immerso Hotel roots its philosophy in establishing purposeful connections with its surrounding locale. Framed by ocean views,…
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Hotels with Hybrid Approaches to Hospitality
A new generation of hoteliers are gearing their spaces not toward tourists but toward conscious travelers by creating hybrid spaces and offering much more than places to sleep. Beyond recreating the creature comforts of home within guestrooms and amenities, these six properties unite exhibition spaces, culinary experiences, creative happenings, communal zones, and more under their roofs. GEORGIA Embodying the zeitgeist of contemporary Tbilisi, Stamba Hotel is a living, breathing reflection of the city’s growing global significance and refined dynamism. Every space onsite renews Georgia’s cultural heritage while bolstering its contemporary creativity, from the visual arts to culinary developments. In 2018, Stamba launched as an upscale boutique hotel. Soon after, it was expanded…
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Six Hotels that Reflect the Lineage of Their Locale
As outlined in Design Hotels’ inaugural Further Forecast trend report, the industry is currently witnessing a radical shift away from extractive developments and toward the exploration of indigenous knowledge systems and practices. Other ways of knowing and existing provide hoteliers, conscious travelers, and cultural tastemakers alike with old ways to tackle new problems. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up six hotels that were both inspired by and root their philosophies in ancient traditions and ancestral wisdoms. INDONESIA Before constructing Cap Karoso on the Indonesian island of Sumba, Originals Fabrice and Evguenia Ivara sought local advice and hosted a ceremony for 600 islanders to receive ancestral blessing to open a hotel. With the locals’—and ancestors’—approvel, the…
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The Story is in the Building Itself
In Abidjan, nine low-slung concrete oases are nestled amongst over 200 varieties of palms. On the island of Zakynthos, tropical-modernist suites are clustered like islands around a 4,000-square-meter pool. In Hamburg, a hotel inhabits a carefully transformed 19th-century power station with soaring five-story-high ceilings. From such modern masterpieces to the revivals of treasured sites, these eight hotels have architectural tales worth telling. MEXICO On the coast of Mexico, near the town of Zihuatanejo, a utopian development known as MUSA unfolds over a mile of shoreline and 177 acres of palm groves. Within this sprawling landscape is Hotelito, a 13-room beachfront property defined by clean lines and a natural approach to minimal…
