DESIGN FORWARD HOTELS AROUND THE WORLD
Some hotels are just places to sleep. Others completely pull you into a world of their own. The lighting feels intentional, the materials tell stories, the silence feels designed, and sometimes even the scent somehow becomes part of the memory. Over the past few years, I’ve realized the hotels I keep thinking about most aren’t always the most luxurious or the most expensive, they’re the ones with a point of view. The ones where architecture, interiors, landscape, food, texture, and culture all feel deeply connected. These are the hotels around the world that left the biggest impression on me creatively, places that reminded me how powerful design can feel when it’s done with soul.
PARADERO TODOS SANTOS
📍Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Grounded desert minimalism ⟡ experiential living ⟡ brutalist warmth
⟡ indoor-outdoor architecture ⟡ quiet luxury
SIX SENSES FORT BARWARA
📍Ranthambore, India
Restored royal grandeur ⟡ heritage architecture ⟡ regal romance
⟡ Rajasthani craftsmanship ⟡ palace interiors
JNANE RUMI
📍Marrakech, Morocco
Layered texture ⟡ intimate courtyard living ⟡ earthy luxury ⟡ collected interiors
⟡ cinematic atmosphere
HOSHINOYA TOKYO
📍Tokyo, Japan
Modern Japanese restraint ⟡ serene minimalism ⟡ ryokan-inspired living
⟡ quiet luxury ⟡ thoughtful simplicity
HIIRAGIYA
📍Kyoto, Japan
Old-world Japanese charm ⟡ timeless hospitality ⟡ heritage interiors
⟡ intimate craftsmanship ⟡ nostalgic beauty
THE FURTHER HOTEL
📍Bali, Indonesia
Intimate boutique atmosphere ⟡ sculptural interiors ⟡ earthy textures
⟡ creative retreat energy ⟡ intentional slowness
AMANGIRI
📍Canyon Point, Utah
Architectural silence ⟡ desert monumentalism ⟡ sculptural minimalism
⟡ elemental luxury ⟡ cinematic landscapes
BORGO SANTO PIETRO
📍Tuscany, Italy
Storybook countryside elegance ⟡ romantic European interiors
⟡ layered old-world charm ⟡ garden luxury ⟡ Tuscan warmth
OBEROI UDAIVILAS
📍Udaipur, India
Palatial opulence ⟡ intricate Indian craftsmanship ⟡ lakeside grandeur
⟡ royal romance ⟡ maximalist elegance
BANYAN TREE ALULA
📍AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Desert serenity ⟡ architecture within nature ⟡ earthy luxury ⟡ canyon landscapes
⟡ understated elegance
HABITAS ALULA
📍AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Soulful desert living ⟡ communal energy ⟡ raw textures ⟡ wellness-focused design
⟡ immersive atmosphere
THE CHEDI KATARA
📍Doha, Qatar
Arabesque elegance ⟡ sculptural symmetry ⟡ refined Middle Eastern luxury
⟡ serene grandeur ⟡ architectural detail
