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!

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