Hotel for the die hard bowling fan!
31-5-2012
The Friend House ecohotel is an environmentally friendly hotel in the Ukraine. The hotel is constructed entirely from naturally occurring materials—specifically wood, clay, stone and reed. Each bulbous dwelling has several windows that, from the outside, appear as finger holes in a bowling ball. The hotel is located on a large patch of land near Ukraine’s Orel River.
The Snazzman from the Carlton Hotel San Francisco
31-5-2012
The way the hotel describes the concept of snazz is as follows: “SNAZZ: (noun) any time or event that is a positive “San Francisco Natural” occurrence. Seeing random musicians just pop up in random places – simply to share some music – is a very “San Francisco Natural” thing that could happen more than it does. SNAZZ: from the 99% for the 99%. Nothing but a “San Francisco Natural” thing.” Read the article at the HotelChatter.
Finger-print scan
31-5-2012
Last week we already found a handy Outta-the-door Reminder. Today we have spotted the Fingerprint-scan door handle. You do not need keys anymore, open the door easily with your fingerprint.
Rooftop Spa Seoul
30-5-2012
In the W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel in South Korea you can try this Spa. It overlooks the city and seems very relaxed.
Hotel Stories
29-5-2012
The CODA museum in Apeldoorn (the Netherlands) created in collaboration with Saxion an exhibition called Hotel Stories. This was created to celebrate the 10th-year anniversary of the Saxion Hotel School. The stories are based on personal stories supported by music, photos, films and objects.
Eco-chic Bed & Breakfast
29-5-2012
The Cottage Lodge is an Eco-friendly Bed & Breakfast in Bruckenhurst (UK). The Bed & Breakfast feature rooms where the television is powered by a bicycle. The remainder furniture is handcrafted and made of sustainable materials.
Outta-the-door Reminder
25-5-2012
Leaving your house with stress, because you doubt if the heating is off, all lights are off and the door is locked? The Off Door Handle could help you with this problems. A small dial at the end of the handle lets users choose whether to turn off the electricity, gas, or both upon leaving. The door handle, created by designers Eun Ah Kim, Jinhyuk Rho, and Maria Rho, was a 2011 Red Dot Design award winner.
Outta-the-door Reminder
25-5-2012
Leaving your house with stress, because you doubt if the heating is off, all lights are off and the door is locked? The Off Door Handle could help you with this problems. A small dial at the end of the handle lets users choose whether to turn off the electricity, gas, or both upon leaving. The door handle, created by designers Eun Ah Kim, Jinhyuk Rho, and Maria Rho, was a 2011 Red Dot Design award winner.
Artists decorate hotel
24-5-2012
In the Classical Baby Grand hotel in Greece are 10 artist hired to custom-decorated 55 rooms with their signature looks. The artists came from various fields of urban art including graffiti, design, and illustration. The hotel is able to upgrade its image to being perceived as a boutique-luxury hotel. Also, a nice example of collaboration and co-creation.
Budget-Boutique Fusion Hotel in Prague
23-5-2012
The Fusion hotel, located in the heart of Prague City center is a hip and trendy new hotel, bringing together travelers on different budgets, all seeking value and a brand/lifestyle buy-in. Fusion hotel is ‘Cheap-Chic’ or ‘Budget-Boutique’ with practical design mantras. The food and beverage facilities represent a fusion of inspirations, creating an exciting and distinctive cross-cultural concept. Check their website for inspiration!