| You've seen their collections, watched them take in | | | | but the best when they stay in this hotel designed |
| the applause after each show and have probably | | | | exclusively by Philip Treacy. A playful splash of colors |
| read about what inspires them to be at their creative | | | | and an upbeat vibe fills every room here, from the |
| best. But did you know that some of the most | | | | pink chairs in the Ladies Lounge to the blue walls and |
| famous names in fashion are now also putting their | | | | purple sofas in the Gentleman's Lounge. Enjoy a drink |
| creative touches and designer label stamp on hotels | | | | at the cocktail bar where Swarovski crystals add to |
| all over the world? Why would a famous designer | | | | the hotel's glamour. |
| want to be part of the hospitality industry? Well, | | | | 3. Hotel Notre Dame, Paris - This hotel is the |
| besides creating new designs and looks (which is their | | | | playground of Christian Lacroix's vivid imagination. The |
| hallmark anyways), people can now get a taste of | | | | hotel has just 26 rooms for guests and is a stone's |
| real luxury which can be felt and even slept in. These | | | | throw away from the famous Notre Dame Cathedral |
| designers take care to have a say in everything- be | | | | and the River Seine. Each room has a different |
| it the upholstery in the rooms to staff uniforms, | | | | theme with abstracts, animal prints and other designs. |
| overall appeal of the hotel and every other minute | | | | Guests who are not familiar with Lacroix's work may |
| detail. The next time you want a taste of real luxury; | | | | find the overall design too flamboyant but the hotel is |
| why not stay a few days at some of these best | | | | a renowned brainchild of the timeless designer. |
| known fashion designer hotels? | | | | 4. Tortuga Bay Villas, Dominican Republic - Oscar De |
| | | | la Renta fans have a choice of 15 deluxe villas |
| 1. Armani Hotel, Dubai - The Armani Hotel is nested in | | | | designed by the famous designer himself, to choose |
| the Burj Khalifa Tower and is a fitting tribute to the | | | | from. The rooms here are designed in a classy |
| beauty and radiance of the building itself. Choose | | | | manner in white, beige and yellow to soothe the |
| from 160 rooms which were designed by Giorgio | | | | mind. While you won't find any loud prints here; you |
| Armani himself in sober shades with minimal | | | | can be certain that the designer's sophisticated taste |
| furnishings. Have a fine meal in one of the eight | | | | adds grace to the overall design. With the Caribbean |
| restaurants here, enjoy a late night party at the | | | | Sea for company, you'll feel pampered from head to |
| Privea club or simply soak in the luxury of the Armani | | | | toe. With more such hotels planned in the near |
| Spa. Armani's second designer hotel will be opening | | | | future, here's your chance to experience your |
| soon in Milan as well. | | | | favorite designer in a different way. |
| 2. The G Hotel, Ireland - Guests can expect nothing | | | | |