From Giorgio Armani to Christian Louboutin, renowned designers and leading fashion houses have brought their aesthetic from the catwalks to some of the world's most distinctive hotels.
Luxurious objects, striking works of art, and spaces that feel like an endless fashion installation. For several years now, the most famous fashion houses and the designers themselves have been buying or designing hotels in every corner of the world. What happens when fashion meets hospitality? The result is spectacular, as a stay takes on a strong aesthetic identity and every detail evokes a fashion set rather than a conventional hotel.
From Paris's elegant buildings to the Caribbean's tropical beaches and from Italy's bustling cities to a tranquil village in Portugal, these 10 fashion hotels offer a different way to discover the vision of some of the most important fashion designers.
Armani Hotel Milano
In the heart of Milan, in the the famous Quadrilatero della Moda - the city's prime shopping district-, the Armani Hotel Milano has been created in line with Giorgio Armani's aesthetic. The hotel's philosophy is built on purity of lines, discreet luxury, and attention to detail—elements that are an integral part of the house. On the ground floor lies Armani/Caffè, which since 2000 has combined authentic Italian cuisine with the art of coffee-making in the heart of Milan. From morning coffee to aperitivo, the menu follows the city's rhythms.
Bvlgari Hotel Roma
In a historic 1940s building on Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the Bvlgari Hotel Roma is a contemporary expression of the jewelry house's identity. The Rome hotel is a milestone for Bvlgari, as Italy's capital is where the house was born. Marble, bold colors, and references to imperial Rome create an environment that showcases the identity of the Roman jewelry house. The hotel features, among other things, a library dedicated to the history of jewelry, while the Bvlgari Suite overlooks the Mausoleum of Augustus.
Palazzo Versace Dubai
One of the houses renowned for its distinctive style and its love of exuberance, Versace, created an impressive hotel on the banks of Dubai Creek. Its design pays homage to the Italian palazzo, blending neoclassical architecture with elements of Arabian aesthetics. Here the relationship with the house isn't merely symbolic, as the furniture and fabrics in the rooms and suites were created especially for the hotel by the Versace house, while signature motifs, marble, mosaics, and decorative details infuse the space with the brand's bold aesthetic.
Hotel Lungarno
On the banks of the Arno, a few steps from the famous Ponte Vecchio, the Hotel Lungarno is the heart of the Lungarno Collection, the hotel group born from the vision of the Ferragamo family. Florence, after all, is the house's home. The hotel's atmosphere exudes quiet luxury, the views are breathtaking, and its philosophy is grounded in aesthetics and personal hospitality. The walls of Hotel Lungarno host a rare collection of more than 450 works of art, including original creations by Picasso, Cocteau, and Modigliani.
Fendi Private Suites
Inside the historic Palazzo Fendi, the house's headquarters in Rome, are seven private luxury suites. The Fendi Private Suites essentially offer a stay inside Fendi's world, as they're housed in the same building as the house's flagship boutique. Guests gain a complete experience of the brand, with architecture and spaces that capture its essence. The seven suites blend historic elements with contemporary design, Italian materials, and signature Fendi Casa details. The aesthetic is built on contrasts: old and new, classic and contemporary, art and design.
Vermelho Melides
In tranquil Melides , Portugal, Christian Louboutin designed Vermelho Melides, his first hotel project. Its name means red in Portuguese, a nod to the most recognizable color of the famous shoe designer. Hotel Vermelho blends Portuguese tradition with art, and it also embraces elements of maximalism. It has just 13 rooms, each with its own distinct identity. Among the hotel's spaces, the 7,000 handcrafted azulejos—the traditional tiles of Portugal—stand out.
Tortuga Bay
In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Tortuga Bay fuses simplicity with tropical elegance. Designed by Oscar de la Renta, it reflects his own aesthetic and his connection to the place. Within the Puntacana Resort & Club are 13 luxurious beachfront villas with a private beach, where the famous Dominican designer conveyed the simplicity and luxury that define his collections. He used authentic, local materials, drawing inspiration from Dominican culture and the island's lush natural beauty, with an impressive result.
Round Hill Hotel & Villas
On the lush peninsula of Montego Bay, in Jamaica, the Round Hill Hotel & Villas blends the Caribbean's history with Ralph Lauren's aesthetic. The resort opened in 1953 and since then has hosted notable personalities, maintaining an air of understated luxury. Its relationship with Ralph Lauren began when the American designer acquired two of the resort's villas and then took on the interior design of the Pineapple House rooms. His signature aesthetic is evident throughout, with deep blue and white prevailing.
La Maison Champs-Élysées
In the heart of Paris, on the famed Champs-Élysées, La Maison Champs-Élysées turns a stay into an experience that feels like a fashion installation. The hotel's distinctive identity was shaped through a collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela, who undertook the redesign of a significant part of the interiors. The house's signature avant-garde aesthetic has been carried into the hotel's spaces. The 17 rooms and suites of the Couture Collection spotlight Margiela's distinctive aesthetic, with each room feeling like a unique piece of a larger artistic concept.
Le Bellechasse Saint Germain
On the Left Bank of the Seine, in the popular Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood, Le Bellechasse stands as one of Paris's most distinctive hotels, thanks to its collaboration with French couturier Christian Lacroix. Behind its classical façade lie 33 rooms, which explore seven different «worlds»: Patchwork, Avengers, Saint-Germain, Tuileries, Mousquetaires, Jeu de Paume and Quai d’Orsay. Lacroix blends neoclassical elements with bohemian references, bold patterns, varied materials, and colors, creating a hotel that feels like a haute couture creation.
