From the gilded palazzos of Venice to the sun-drenched shores of Paros and the creative centre of Paris, these latest hotel openings are united by a desire to belong to their surroundings. The Danieli, Venezia,brings us a storied revival while Amanvari takes on an architectural interpretation of the Baja California Sur coastline; Villa Dorothéa’ gives us a window onto a more intimate Lisbon lifestyle, and continuing the theme, Local 101 Beaurepaire invites guests to experience Paris through the eyes of the neighbourhood, and further afield, 1 Hotel Austin brings a biophilic sensibility to Texas. Whether through painstaking restoration, locally rooted design or architecture that responds directly to the landscape, each one of these properties are offering guests so much more than simply somewhere to stay.
Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel
Pierre-Yves Rochon’s vision interprets Venice’s identity through a careful balance of history, light and materials. The interiors feature a colour palette inspired by the Venetian Lagoon, including celadon greens, soft blues, terracotta, ochre and powder pink, echoing the city’s marble façades, historic plasterwork and architecture. The first experience of this striking palette begins upon stepping into the lobby of Palazzo Dandolo, where the eye is immediately drawn to the ceiling with its fully restored, hand-painted gilding tracing a quatrefoil pattern against an azure blue that mirrors the lagoon outside. Throughout the majestic space the columns, stonework, and grand staircase have also been meticulously restored by skilled artisans.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
