10 Art Deco Hotels Every Design Lover Should Add to Their Bucket List
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History has a way of repeating itself, and exactly 100 years later, the 1920s are back. We’re not talking about stock market patterns, but Art Deco ones. This glamorous design style became popular in France in the 1920s, exploded in China, and, by the 1930s, had popped up in cityscapes throughout the U.S.
Today, it’s experiencing a revival in high-end hotels around the world. Marked by machine-made geometric shapes, symmetry, sleek lines and striking patterns, it screams luxury. From Vietnam to Iceland, these ten glam hotels are bringing Art Deco back.
Capella Hanoi, Vietnam
The most luxurious hotel in Vietnam’s capital is an OTT ode to the opera. Located steps away from Hanoi’s Opera House, this Art Deco masterpiece includes hand-painted theatrical murals, gilded accents, fluted tubs and geometric coffered ceilings. From the mind of celebrated designer Bill Bensley, its chandeliered and mirrored pool is a standout design feature.
Josun Palace, Seoul
Seoul’s glitzy Gangnam neighborhood is home to the city’s most exciting new hotel. Built in 1913, just before the age of Art Deco, it recently got a major remodel. Rooms include geometric puzzle-piece carpets, Art Deco light pendants, curved furniture and dramatic purples and greens. While its sweeping views over Seoul aren’t Art Deco, they are incredible.
The Siam, Bangkok
Another must-stay Bill Bensley design, The Siam has more subtle Art Deco features compared to his latest work. Black and white patterns, clean lines and geometric decor cover this 38-room boutique haven on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Here, heritage style and 1920s design mingle with antiques from the owner’s personal collection, making this part five-star hotel, part eclectic museum.
Hotel Borg, Reykjavik
Located in the center of Reykjavik, this historic building was constructed in 1930, during the Art Deco heyday. Today, its interiors draw from that time with an unmistakably Art Deco reception area featuring 1920s patterned wallpaper, pleated sconces and black and white marble patterns. The rooms feature custom-made arched leather furniture, square parquet floors and vertical stepped headboards.
The Tasman, Hobart, Australia
This brand-new Hobart hotel is divided into three buildings, with the Art Deco wing dating back to 1937. Rooms here have native sassafras inlaid ceiling design and vertical-lined Art Deco headboards with silver sconces. Fittingly, the hotel’s must-try high tea restaurant is named Deco Lounge.
Claridge’s, London
Located in chic Mayfair, Claridge’s is one of London’s premier hotels. Opened in 1898, it became a shining example of Art Deco design in the 1920s with help from British architect Basil Ionides. His ornate glass screen designs can still be admired around the hotel’s Reading Room and Foyer. Later, an Art Deco block with sunburst furniture was added, and in 1996, the Foyer saw a redesign, including Art Deco chandeliers and black and white tiling.
Holston House Nashville
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel has been welcoming musicians and artists since 1929. Its striking exterior has octagon windows and ornate Art Deco patterns. Inside, velvet furniture, gold finishings, hanging 1920s pendant lights and wood flooring adorn the guest rooms and common spaces.
Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis
Built for office use in 1929, this 26-story high-rise has a sexy chic Art Deco design. This slice of Minneapolis history has sleek lines made of silver and gold metal accenting dark wood and black marble. Curved furniture, elegant sculptures and a gold spiral staircase accentuate the grandeur of this 1920s hotel.
Art Deco Imperial Hotel Prague
A piece of Prague history, over the centuries this famed hotel has played home to literary greats like Franz Kafka. During a major reconstruction in 2007, many of its Art Deco details were restored. The public spaces include grand, opulent statues, mosaic tiled ceilings and floors and winding iron staircases. If the hotel’s name was any indication, this is an Art Deco dream.
Prince de Galles, Paris
With the Champs-Élysées only a few blocks away, this five-star hotel couldn’t be more classic Paris. Dating back to 1929 in the city where Art Deco design was invented, the property has touches of the style everywhere, especially in its black white and gold color scheme. The rooms include the style’s signature clean lines, pops of red velvet and curved furniture with incredible balcony views.
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