Santa Monica Proper, USA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nThis beautiful beachside hotel <\/span>offers on-the-pulse cuisine, an abundance of art, and the inspiring interior designs of Kelly Wearstler. Comprised of two individual buildings – <\/span>A 1928-built Spanish Colonial Revival building and a contemporary new-build, joined by a suspended bridge. The two buildings are architecturally disparate yet aesthetically harmonious, forming a Y-shaped property optimizes the ocean breeze and sunlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe design<\/strong> – Baroque ornamentation and Moorish detailing abound, with arched passageways leading through place and time.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Themes –<\/strong> City, Wellbeing, Sustainability
\n<\/span>Wellness<\/strong> – T<\/span>he hotel offers Ayurvedic treatments and food, health counseling, yoga, meditation, and a gym.
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – <\/span>Restaurant, rooftop bistro, lobby library lounge
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 267<\/span>
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<\/h3>\nHotel Healdsburg, California, USA<\/span><\/h3>\nIn northern Sonoma, Hotel Healdsburg places three wine regions within easy reach\u2014and one of the area\u2019s finest restaurants directly under your nose. The interiors of this boutique hotel set a tranquil tone completely in tune with its location. Custom dressers and bed frames crafted of wood salvaged from ancient bay laurel trees introduce the rich organic warmth of Northern California. Most rooms have private balconies and French doors framing views of the hotel gardens, the historic town plaza, or the beautiful Sonoma countryside.<\/p>\n
The design –<\/strong>\u00a0 For Architect, David Baker, light is an important element of the design. It<\/span>\u00a0was vital for him that the three-story, stucco building have tall ceilings, and windows on the ground floor to create an inviting presence. Light spills into all areas of the hotel – through French doors that lead onto private balconies, under trellised walkways, or through a glass-encased stairwell filled with bamboo shoots.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Themes – <\/strong>City, Food & Drink, Offbeat destinations
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – 2 restaurants, open-air courtyard bar<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 55<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-23.jpg\")
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<\/h3>\nThe Whitby Hotel NYC, USA<\/span><\/h3>\nFor a quintessential dose of New York, look no further than THe Whitby Hotel in Midtown. An enveloping mood of comfort emanates from the guest rooms thanks to fabric-lined walls, an enchanting mix of textures and hues, and Kit Kemp\u2019s signature touches. on the doorstep, you\u2019ve got the buzz of Times Square and the Broadway theaters. Then there\u2019s 5th Avenue, chockablock with international designer shopping, world-class department stores, restaurants, galleries, and museums.<\/span><\/p>\nThe design – <\/span><\/strong>The Whitby is a celebration of contemporary art and design. Midtown Manhattan emits downtown flair as Kit Kemp\u2019s inimitable interiors showcase her carefree spirit.
\n<\/span>Themes –<\/strong> City, Art & Culture, Food & Drink
\n<\/span>Food & Drink –<\/strong> The Whitby Bar
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 86<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-12.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nPatina Maldives<\/span><\/h3>\nA place where nature and inspiring architecture harmoniously coexist, Patina Maldives offers a fresh retreat for progressive travelers who seek authentic experiences in a pocket of s<\/span>eclusion.\u00a0<\/span>Artwork ranges from intricately handcrafted design pieces to big-name works such as \u201cAmarta\u201d, an installation from the Skyspaces series by world-renowned U.S. artist James Turrell. The building\u2019s exterior spaces, meanwhile, artfully echo the flowing fronds of the embracing palms.<\/span><\/p>\nThe design \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Patina\u2019s environmental stance extends to the material palette used throughout the interiors\u00a0<\/span>with woods, linens, rattan, paper cord, and natural fibers in different muted colors complementing gray stone flooring, whitewashed timber strips, and wooden slatted ceilings
\n<\/span>Themes \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Wellbeing, Sustainability, Beach
\n<\/span>Food & Drink \u2013<\/strong>\u00a07 restaurants, 3 food trucks, 1 bar and 1 beach club<\/span>
\n<\/span>Wellbeing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span>Using a wellbeing philosophy called Flow, the spa cultivates a life-affirming vitality that amplifies your connection with nature\u2019s divine intelligence.\u00a0<\/span>Within a soulful space, therapeutic prowess and scientific technologies create a relaxing environment.
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<\/h3>\nThe Surin Phuket, Thailand<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Surin is the home-away-from-home experience you have always dreamed of, set in a beautiful tropical bay. The design encourages guests to appreciate nature through a series of exposed walkways, while the guest cottages feature earthy materials and natural fabrics, literally inviting the surrounding nature inside through shuttered doors. <\/span><\/p>\nThe design<\/strong> – <\/span>The ultimate in Southeast Asian seaside serenity, all furnishings have been tailor-made to underscore the hotel\u2019s distinctive island style.
\n<\/span>Themes<\/strong> – Wellbeing, Beach
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – Restaurant, cafe, beach bar
\n<\/span>Rooms –<\/strong> 109<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-21-1.jpg\")
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Zentis Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/h3>\nOpened in 2020, the subtly edgy, wonderfully Japanese and naturally resplendent Zentis Osaka pays homage to a city known for its industrious charm with an industrial chic look and laid-back feel. Osaka\u2019s first addition to the Design Hotels collection features local design touches, including shigaraki-yaki<\/em>\u00a0bedside tables crafted in the kilns of Shiga,\u00a0shodo<\/em>-inspired wallpaper installations and contemporary works by a local artist. The dining concept at UPSTAIRZ \u2013 the hotel\u2019s lounge, bar and restaurant \u2013 was conceived by a team with a Michelin-star track record and features a menu with Japanese and French influences.<\/p>\nThe design – <\/span><\/strong>T<\/span>he interior design, led by <\/span>renowned UK designer and Philippe Starck prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Tara Bernerd, features polished wooden floors, a dramatic stone staircase, and splashes of mustard which are offset by bold commissioned works of local Japanese artists.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Themes –<\/strong> City
\n<\/span>Food & Drink –<\/strong> Bar, lounge and outdoor terrace
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 212<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-24.jpg\")
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Parilio Paros, Greece<\/span><\/h3>\n\n
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Timeless Greek architecture, an invitingly subdued color palette, European design elements, and the glory of Paros\u2014all enjoyed from a sublime, private suite.<\/span><\/p>\nThe design<\/strong> – <\/span>Inspired by Cycladic simplicity, the design team for Par\u012blio incorporated bespoke furniture by IDLaboratorium <\/span>lighting by Italian company Toscot, bedside tables by 101 Copenhagen, and an earthy color palette of neutral tones.
\n<\/span>Themes<\/strong> – Sustainability, Beach
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – Reimagined Greek gastronomy<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 33<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Chapter Roma, Italy<\/span><\/h3>\nInside a brick building that dates back to 1880, Chapter Roma is a neoclassical spectacle in the heart of Rome\u2019s historical center. Due to the fact that the building is listed with the City of Rome, many of its original architectural features still stand, including vaulted ceilings in the basement and four-meter-high arches of exposed brick.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe design – <\/span><\/strong>Tucked away in a street known for its history of blacksmithery, the hotel has been lovingly brought back to life <\/span>in a way that showcases raw steel, brass, copper, and bronze on a canvas of exposed brick and vaulted ceilings.
\n<\/span>Themes<\/strong> – City, Art & Culture, History
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – Lobby Bar & Market<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rooms –<\/strong> 47<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-14.jpg\")
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Hotel Sezz Saint Tropez, France<\/span><\/h3>\nSituated on the Route des Salins, H\u00f4tel Sezz Saint-Tropez is refreshingly full of light and air\u2014guests can smell and feel the saltwater a<\/span>nd warm breezes from their beds. <\/span>Naturally fortressed by a verdant private garden, the hotel focuses on a dynamic central swimming pool that is surrounded by lounge furniture designed by celebrated designer Christophe Pillet. The rich greens of the surrounding gardens, meanwhile, breathe life into the hotel\u2019s curvaceous and graceful design.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe design –<\/strong> Christophe <\/span>Pillet\u2019s distinctive style is present in every corner and crevice. Each of the rooms, suites, and villas are unique expressions of H\u00f4tel Sezz Saint-Tropez\u2019s overarching aesthetic theme, sprinkled with surprises.
\n<\/span>Themes – <\/strong>Wellbeing, Beach
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – Michelin-star restaurant and bar<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 37<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-16.jpg\")
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<\/h3>\nLe Roch Paris, France<\/span><\/h3>\nA soft-lit, pastel hideaway in the heart of Paris\u2019 gorgeous 1st arrondissement, Le Roch combines classical luxury with inspired contemporary design.<\/span><\/p>\nThe design –<\/strong> <\/span>In reinventing the structure of its home inside a former public building on the <\/span>rue Saint Roch<\/span>, prize-winning architect Vincent Bastie put to use his vast experience and deep respect for the neighborhood\u2019s creative roots. The result has style, elegance\u2014and not a trace of ostentation.
\n<\/span><\/span>Themes:<\/strong> City, Wellbeing, Food & Drink
\n<\/span>Food & Drink –<\/strong> 1 Restaurant, bar, terrace
\n<\/span>Rooms –<\/strong> 37<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-18.jpg\")
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Louis Hotel Munich, Germany<\/span><\/h3>\nLouis Hotel is a perfect reflection of the Bavarian capital in which it stands: chic, poised, and full of heart.<\/span><\/p>\nThe design –<\/strong> Inspired by Cycladic simplicity, the design team for Par\u012blio incorporated bespoke furniture by IDLaboratorium lighting by Italian company Toscot, bedside tables by 101 Copenhagen, and an earthy color palette of neutral tones.
\n<\/span>Themes – <\/strong>\u00a0City, Food & Drink, History
\n<\/span>Food & Drink –<\/strong> Grillroom: seasonal organic cuisine, sparkling wine bar<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rooms<\/strong> – 72<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/jigsawtravel.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Pics-15.jpg\")
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<\/h3>\nFarol Hotel Cascais, Portugal<\/span><\/h3>\nMounted on the rocky shoreline of the Estoril Coast, this boutique hotel, created by Architect Carlos Miguel Dias, sits balancing on the edge of the Atla<\/span>ntic Ocean. <\/span>Endless ocean views amaze at Farol Hotel where the kings and queens of Portuguese fashion were in control of the guestroom interior design. <\/span>The hotel boasts an outdoor saltwater pool, while many of the guestrooms feature transcendent ocean views and hydro-massage bathtubs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe design – <\/span><\/strong>Ana Salazar, F\u00e1tima Lopez, Miguel Vieira and Manuel Alves & Jos\u00e9 Manuel Gon\u00e7alves were among the designers who created an individual look to rival the latest catwalk impressions for every single room.
\n<\/span><\/span>Themes:<\/strong> Beach<\/span>
\n<\/span>Food & Drink<\/strong> – Restaurant<\/span>