When going on vacation, one looks to be pampered and lavish in the comforts not available at home. Why not turn that pamper session into a fashionable one?
This is far easier to achieve than one might think. Unbeknownst to many, some of the world's top designers are in the hotel business.
From Versace to Armani, Lagerfeld to Furstenberg, luxury designers are dabbling in the hospitality business and they are working true magic on some of the world's most luxurious hotels.
In June, Diane von Furstenberg unveiled her suites at London's ritziest hotel - Claridge's. Adding her signature femininity and haute bohemian style, she transformed a piece of Claridge's into a fashion forward oasis.
I wanted to respect the architecture and the formality of the grand hotel room, but at the same time make it relevant to today's lifestyle... I don't want the hotel to change, I just want it to be more of a fantasy, she said.
Check out the top 10 most fashionable hotels in the world.
claridges.co.uk claridges.co.ukhalekulani.comhalekulani.comVersace knows luxury. That is why the Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast is easily one of the most fashionable destinations in the world. Situated in picturesque Queensland, this spot is not only perfect for shopping but also for surfing. Get pampered at the world renowned spa, eat seafood straight from the trawlers or shop at the Versace boutique. The decadent options are endless. palazzoversace.comdubai.armani.comdubai.armanihotels.comThe ALMA Schlosshotel im Grunewald in Berlin was built in 1912 as the residential palace of Dr. Walther von Pannwitz, a close confidant of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Karl Lagerfeld lent his acute aesthetic to the preservation and redesign of the hotel. Lagerfeld expertly advised the renovation to maintain the dwelling’s timeless beauty. schlosshotelberlin.com“The Ritz is my home.” - Coco Chanel. And the iconic designer wants to share her home with the world. With views of the Place Vendome, the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Hotel in Paris is a room fit for Mademoiselle Chanel herself. The feminine touches and romantic aura make for a chic stay. ritz.co.ukthehotelofsouthbeach.comthehotelofsouthbeach.comhotelmissoni.comhotelmissoni.comThe Dream Downtown located on 16th Street in New York City is not only alluring because of its modern atmosphere but also because of its beautiful guests. The hotel’s PH-D, the first bi-level rooftop lounge in Manhattan, attracts the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Heidi Klum. dreamdowntown.comThis Old Hollywood, Art Deco haunt is one of the most fashionable places to stay in Paris. Thierry Costes, son of Gilbert Costes, has swagger in his blood. The Costes are known for building places people want to be seen in. Hotel Thoumieux is one of them. The boutique hotel comes decorated with kaleidoscope prints, jewel tones and a marble bathroom filled with Aesop beauty products. thoumieux.fr
