AJAY KARAH | PLAN A TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |
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Viceroy Los Cabos, Mexico |
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Check In for the Design, Stay for the Experience |
What makes great design? It’s subjective, sure, but when it’s done right, you feel it instantly. The best hotels strike a balance between beauty and functionality, leaving a lasting impression the moment you arrive. Thoughtful spaces, full of light, texture, and a strong sense of place, not only look incredible but make you feel more connected to the destination itself. |
In Paris and Milan, design is in the air, and some of the most stylish stays are now created by fashion houses. At Bvlgari Paris, elegance feels effortless. The hotel sits quietly in the Golden Triangle, where mornings start with espresso and strolls past iconic storefronts and afternoons are made for museum visits and gallery hopping.
Over in Milan, the Armani Hotel captures the mood of the city in clean lines, perfect lighting, and quiet luxury. It's the ideal home base between showroom visits, aperitivo hours, and afternoons spent exploring the city’s world-class design district. |
Fogo Island Inn, Canada | Tierra Atacama, Chile |
If nature is your inspiration, there’s something magical about staying somewhere that brings the outside in. On Fogo Island, the hotel rises above the Atlantic on stilts, designed by locals who know the landscape better than anyone. Between coastal walks, artist studio visits, and storytelling dinners, you’re not just seeing the island, you’re becoming part of it.
Then there’s Tierra Atacama, a true love letter to the desert. Adobe walls, glass panels, and open courtyards invite the surreal landscape inside. During the day, guests explore salt flats and volcanoes. At night, the rooftop becomes a stargazer’s dream, lit by some of the clearest skies in the world. |
The Silo Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa | The Madrid EDITION, Spain |
Design doesn’t always whisper. Sometimes it makes a statement. At The Silo in Cape Town, bold patterns and playful colour fill the rooms, while outside, you’ve got direct access to the city’s top contemporary art museum. I love pairing a stay here with time spent in creative neighbourhoods like Woodstock or browsing for handmade treasures at the local markets.
In Madrid, The EDITION brings a bold and playful take on modern luxury. No detail feels accidental, with curved lines, rich textures, and striking lighting throughout. Spend your days exploring contemporary art galleries, designer boutiques, and open-air markets, then return for cocktails on the rooftop with views that stretch across Madrid’s skyline. |
Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco |
Sometimes the hotel itself is the main event. Royal Mansour in Marrakech is another masterpiece, built by artisans using centuries-old techniques. A stay here makes you want to learn everything you can about Moroccan design, from mosaic tiling to carved cedar and the hidden meanings behind each pattern. |
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At Aman Venice, the experience begins the moment you step off the canal and into a 16th-century palazzo. Inside, soaring frescoed ceilings, silk wall coverings, and antique furnishings are paired with Aman’s signature stillness and simplicity. Days are easily filled wandering the city’s quieter corners—visiting artisan studios, glass workshops on Murano, or hidden gardens tucked behind old stone walls. |
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il Sereno Hotel, Lake Como, Italy | Viceroy Los Cabos, Mexico |
And then there’s modern minimalism, where design becomes the destination itself. On Lake Como, Il Sereno is the rare hotel that looks toward the future instead of the past. Floating staircases, stone walls, and sleek furniture are set against one of the world’s most iconic views. It’s a breath of fresh air and an inspiring way to experience the lake.
In Los Cabos, the Viceroy feels like a dream built from concrete, glass, and water. The architecture is bold and geometric, but the feeling is calm and meditative. Spend the morning exploring art galleries in San José del Cabo, then return to float in a reflecting pool with the ocean in full view. |
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Great design isn’t just something you admire. It’s something you live. I’d love to help you plan a journey that feels as inspiring as these stays. |
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