Reception lobbies are associated with travellers first impressions. Following trends of design, hotels invest to increase guest experience.
Comparing concepts such as aesthetics, comfort, luxury, safety and decoration of accommodation of earlier years against the present, many would agree with the view that the past is well buried in the closet of history.
Those of you, who worked or visited hotels in the center of Athens in the 80´s-90´s, will remember wooden reception areas with old but special keys of that decade made of carved wood, brass or even key-ring type keys and on which the room numbers were marked. Still others may have a flashback to times when small Greek flags on a wooden or plastic base gave a distinctive image to the memory of their visitors. Some hotels, however, even today maintain touches of tradition by differentiating their product.
Whether you are a fan of the new trends that dictate state of the art reception lobbies in collaboration with architects and interior designers undertaking the design and implementation of spaces that will cut a wide swathe of their guests, or not, the following hotels have managed to pioneer by regurgitating interior hotel design in a work of art.
Grand Velas Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
An all inclusive retreat at Los Cabos, which journey started 25 years ago on the shores of Vallarta, the choice of luxury meets warm hospitality
With a three-story high ceiling, stunning artwork and unique views of the Sea of Cortez, Grand Velas Los Cabos’ grand open-air lobby makes a great impression on every guest. There’s plenty of room on the unusual curved benches to admire a wide variety of artwork by Mexican and international artists, from 20-foot-tall bronze sculptures to Oaxacan artwork hanging on the walls.
Oaxaca is a folk art paradise in which artists create the most extraordinary spectrum of crafts in all of Mexico. Their works are inseparable from their lives — a blend of daily experience, indigenous myths and legends, pre- and post-conquest patterns, and the region’s natural environment.
The Castle Hotel, Dalian, China
Α majestic environment with a palatial Bavarian castle facade and luxury amenities
A magnificent castle on the edge of a hill that is captivating from the outside as well as from the inside. The hotel design is reminiscent of a palace and more specifically draws its inspiration from European palaces while extending from the common areas to the rooms, with the Grand Lobby exuding an air of grandeur . The high glass ceiling bathes the impressive marble floor in abundant light, mirroring its wrought iron features, making guests feel like they are stars in fairy tales.
The Langham, Jakarta, Indonesia
Α true custom-made hotel, with a unique mix of the East and West with a little added sparkle on your holidays
Recently opened in the Indonesian capital, The Langham Jakarta is located in the city’s business district and welcomes guests with a stunning 11-meter-high reception area clad in marble. But its most impressive feature is the large chandelier depicting 3,000 undulating crystal butterflies that seem to float in the air. Custom designed by Lasvit (famous lighting designers from the Czech Republic), it is inspired by the tropical forests of Indonesia where butterflies live in abundance.
The Reverie Saigon Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Τhe debut of the most spectacularly extravagant hotel in Vietnam and the one and only member property of The Leading Hotels of the World in all of Vietnam
Everything about The Reverie Saigon is ultra-luxurious, from the opulent rooms to the palatial reception lobby. The hotel was designed according to the specifications of an Italian palace, featuring many marble columns with the interior decoration and lamps shining like pure gold, a prelude to an unforgettable guest experience.
Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand
For those who learn to not just discover a new holiday destination in Thailand, but to embrace it, to dive beneath the surface, to explore like a local, to enrich their stories and expand their world
About a 30-minute drive from Chiang Mai, Veranda High Resort is in perfect balance with the nature that surrounds it. The open-air lobby feels like sitting under a forest, with intricate latticed ceilings and a unique collection of lanterns in neutral tones.
The Peninsula Paris
Often called the “little Versailles”, this Parisian Grande Dame sits in a legendary, century-old, heritage building renovated in 2014, infusing cutting-edge modernity in a century of elegance, glamour and French history
In almost every inch of the building the visitor will admire the five-star glamor that permeates the Peninsula Paris including the distinctive aesthetic and elegance of the reception lobby, where a sculpture of 800 Lasvit crystal “dancing leaves” strongly diffuses the feeling of luxury that travelers will experience during during their stay.
Α culinary and cultural experience in Tokyo to celebrate The House Collective’s new beginnings. Symbolic of rebirth and renewal, Japan’s sakura cherry blossoms at their peak set the backdrop for the evening
Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma (who designed the stadium for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo), Opposite House gives the impression of a modern art museum. The towering reception area features gallery space and art installations, including mesh screens that inflate from the ceiling and an illuminated origami-like wall behind the reception desk.
Moxy Athens City
The ideal destination for fun hunters with a lively and spontaneous setting with breathtaking views of the city skyline and the Acropolis
Enjoy an accommodation in a property specially designed for modern travelers. The voguish concept that every guest will experience by choosing Moxy Athens City includes a palette of color touches, decorative elements such as Keith Haring’s artwork, offering a unique guest experience. Featuring modern and comfortable furnishings, with natural construction materials in absolute balance with the principles of sustainability, it draws inspiration from the gift of the Goddess Athena to the city, the olive tree.
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