10 Spectacular Hotels That Make Us Say Wow

10 Spectacular Hotels That Make Us Say Wow

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Though we focus primarily on houses here at Home Designing, it is impossible to overlook the steady stream of splendid hotels we come across on a regular basis. We decided to put together a list of ten of our favorites – places to dream about over and over, to get away from it all in the highest of style. Here they are…

Le Moulin Du Roc Hotel in France is simply a living fairytale, adorned in rich greenery that cascades like an emerald waterfall around peeping window shutters and romantic balconies, just blissful!

Majestically overlooking the ocean, the multilevel patios of Monastero Santa Rosa in Italy has views upon views.

The Ladera Resort in St Lucia is a tropical island paradise, teeming with natural splendor.

The Katikies Hotel, Santorini, hold a poolside patio hangout like no other.

Nestled beneath a colossal, cylindrical aquarium that reaches up several stories high, the central core of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin is a spectacle to behold.

Stargazers and cloud watchers alike will adore the glass ceilings of this suite at Hotel Kakslauttanen in Finland. Enjoy stretching out under the sky with all the beauty of camping out in nature without any of the bugs or chilly breezes.

This striking color combination of cherry red sun awnings, parasols and dining seats against a dense covering of exquisitely lush ivy is the scene that will meet you at the swish Hôtel Plaza Athénée in France.

With sun decks and private plunge pools suspended above a turquoise sea, you may never want to leave your luxury hut at the Ayada Resort in the Maldives.

Carved right into a rock overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Hotel Ristorante Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare, Italy, is situated amongst a stunning backdrop of caves that have had visitors in awe for centuries.

Take in a magical sunset at Huvafen Fushi Resor, Maldives.

Design Traveler: W Hotel Vieques

Design Traveler: W Hotel Vieques

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As you know a few weeks back we had a chance to visit Puerto Rico, it was amazing.  Amazing in a few different ways, it was the first tropical vacation that my husband and I have been on just the two of us since the kids were born (10 + years).  So relaxing!  The main island of San Juan was beautiful in it's own way, which I will show you in a later post, but the small island of Vieques was gorgeous.  We decided late in the game to head over to the smaller island and spent less than 24 hours there which is surprising considering the number of photos I managed to take.  I made a quick reservation at the W Spa and Resort on the island.  It was perfect!  

I am a fan of the W Hotels and have stayed in a few but this was really one of their best in my opinion, very much the Anthropologie of hotels.  The room was fun and well done, the bed as always super comfortable, but all in all it was the property and the view that impressed me the most.  They have snorkeling and kayaking right off the beach, 2 pools, a great bar and restaurant and they make the best peach smoothie I have ever tasted.  I am trying to figure out how we can go back and spend a little more time there!  The design in the lobby and reception was really cool, I am pretty sure that they thought I was crazy when I came in with my camera to take more photos of the space, which I will share with you too.

Also, a big THANK YOU to all of you who recommended this beautiful Island to me, I never would have gotten over there without your help!

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Travel design: The NoMad Hotel

Travel design: The NoMad Hotel

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I ran across these pictures here and was reminded that I had read an article on the design style of this hotel a little while back.  I cannot remember where I read it but the gorgeous photos are just another great story in the book of the great collaborators that created the Ace hotels.  On my next trip to New York I am going to have to see if I can stay at the NoMad.  I love the down to earth styling that makes you feel like you are in an apartment rather than a hotel room and that is my favorite type of accommodation! Take a look at the detailing on those leather headboards just beautiful.

 "The NoMad Hotel is housed in a turn of the century Beaux-Arts building that has been fully restored to its original grandeur with interiors by French designer Jacques Garcia. The hotel is intended as a fresh take on the classic grand hotels of Europe with a distinct New York sensibility. The design of the hotel was inspired by the Parisian flat of Garcia’s youth. The 168 rooms are residential in feel and decorated in his classic, timeless style. Each room is appointed with hand-selected, richly textured custom-designed furnishings and original artwork. The soaring ceilings throughout the public spaces provide a fine gathering place to enjoy dining, drinking and socializing."

 

"....a Parisian inspired lifestyle hotel that speaks to the building's architectural heritage. The NoMad Hotel accommodates 168 guestrooms with double bay historic windows and views of the Empire State and Flatiron Buildings. The property features a high-ceilinged lobby with original detail and a glass roof atrium for all day dining. The interiors of the hotel are being designed by internationally acclaimed interior designer Jacques Garcia."

 

images and quotes from NoMad