There are certain fashion designers who have such style that you just KNOW interiors by their hand will be glorious. These three fashion icons did high-end hotel suites so well that the guests will never want to leave.
Dior Suite for St. Regis, New York City
Diane Von Furstenberg for Claridges, London
Armani for Armani Hotel, Dubai
The designers were certainly true to their trademark style in the design of these suites, as featured in Departures Magazine.
I would go straight for the Dior Suite! Which Fashion Designer Hotel Suite would you stay in?
Veuve Clicquot Hotel du Marc– where modern-day contemporary chic artfully blends with old world luxury. Add to that fabulous food, bubbles and high-end bath products. Who wouldn’t want to stay here, sign me up! See more photos and information at: http://www.notcot.com/archives/2011/10/veuve-clicquot-hotel-du-marc.php
An interesting excerpt from ALuxuryTravelBlog.com. In our uncertain world, do these trends represent value shifts, and are people now opting for quality over quantity at home as well?
The future of luxury travel
Some rising trends identified:
• more privacy / less ostentation
• culturally enriching destinations
• off-the-beaten-track destinations
• open-range excursions
• simplicity and seamless service
• destinations appealing to the environmentally concerned
A rising number of exclusive property owners offer private luxury with the services of a five star hotel, but in a culturally authentic locale; an exciting emergence in the industry for those who love the attention and convenience of upscale hotels, but long for the privacy and seclusion of the private villa away from the crowds. Why stay in a hotel when you can have top quality luxury and services in a genuine setting without sharing your space with additional guests and staff?
Some corporate hotels have tapped into this concept with so-called private villas on the grounds of a resort, but these too can feel formulaic, impersonal and unauthentic to the discerning luxury traveler. The future of luxury travel may lie in independent, privately owned homes located off the beaten track, where visitors enjoy the unique feeling of being well positioned locals with inside access.
