Fashion Designer Hotels - The New "IT"

You've seen their collections, watched them take inbut the best when they stay in this hotel designed
the applause after each show and have probablyexclusively by Philip Treacy. A playful splash of colors
read about what inspires them to be at their creativeand an upbeat vibe fills every room here, from the
best. But did you know that some of the mostpink chairs in the Ladies Lounge to the blue walls and
famous names in fashion are now also putting theirpurple sofas in the Gentleman's Lounge. Enjoy a drink
creative touches and designer label stamp on hotelsat the cocktail bar where Swarovski crystals add to
all over the world? Why would a famous designerthe 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 theirplayground of Christian Lacroix's vivid imagination. The
hallmark anyways), people can now get a taste ofhotel has just 26 rooms for guests and is a stone's
real luxury which can be felt and even slept in. Thesethrow away from the famous Notre Dame Cathedral
designers take care to have a say in everything- beand 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 minuteGuests 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 besta 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 indesigned by the famous designer himself, to choose
the Burj Khalifa Tower and is a fitting tribute to thefrom. The rooms here are designed in a classy
beauty and radiance of the building itself. Choosemanner in white, beige and yellow to soothe the
from 160 rooms which were designed by Giorgiomind. While you won't find any loud prints here; you
Armani himself in sober shades with minimalcan be certain that the designer's sophisticated taste
furnishings. Have a fine meal in one of the eightadds grace to the overall design. With the Caribbean
restaurants here, enjoy a late night party at theSea for company, you'll feel pampered from head to
Privea club or simply soak in the luxury of the Armanitoe. With more such hotels planned in the near
Spa. Armani's second designer hotel will be openingfuture, 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