Seven Pioneering Hotel Rooms to Check in to Next Year

Seven Pioneering Hotel Rooms to Check in to Next Year



In
a competitive fashion, hoteliers are pulling all sorts of
weird and wonderful concepts out of the bag in efforts to be the
newest, the bravest and the best. It seems their USP is off-kilter
living
, and these seven pioneering hotel rooms certainly cater
to that brief.

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Das Park Hotel

Linz, Austria

Fancy staying the night in a sewer pipe? Probably not. Reimagining your worst nightmare into something eco and alluring, Das Park Hotel ups the ante in conceptual stays and sustainable accommodation. The hotel repurposes metropolitan drainage pipes, which would normally be discarded in landfills and scrap-yards into simple, cramped yet cosy rooms. Truly minimalist, expect little more than a bed, shelving and a skylight.

Address

Rodlstraße 21,
4100 Ottensheim,
Austria


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Sister City

New York City, U.S.

As
Ace Hotel
‘s stylish younger sibling, Sister City coins itself
as an “experiment in essentialism”, providing sleek shelter while
encouraging guests to explore the city. The rooms draw upon the
functional perfection of Japanese
bento boxes and
Finnish
saunas; no prizes for guessing that the aesthetic here
is minimal. Two hundred rooms are created in fine balance of
intimacy and utility.

Address

225 Bowery,
Lower East Side,
New York, NY 10002


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The Giraffe Manor

Nairobi, Kenya

The Giraffe Manor takes the statement “closer to nature”
seriously. Here, you’re just as likely to see a giraffe strolling
around the garden as a human and mealtimes with these animals are
commonplace. Located in Karen, an affluent neighbourhood in

Nairobi
, this Scottish-esque house is blanketed in ivy, which
is pruned daily by the friendly giraffe residents. As home to nine
Rothschild’s giraffes – one of the most endangered subspecies of
its kind – the manor serves to remind us of the importance of
protecting them.

Address

Gogo Falls Road,
Nairobi,
Kenya


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YOTELPAD

Utah, US

A space “designed to live smarter”, YOTELPAD puts the funk (allow us a little creative licence here please) into functionalism. Borne for the idea that compact, efficient space will be the next big thing, each room is decorated simply yet stylishly. Here, luxury does not necessarily mean exclusivity or OTT, while work and play fuse into one via sleek social spaces. With many YOTELPAD’s still under development, the Park City branch is the first and does well to show the appeal of this new hotel series – a high-tech haven inspired by first-class airline travel.

Address

2670 W Canyons Resort Drive
Park City
UT 84098


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The Kikobo Star Bed at the Loisaba Conservancy

Laikipia, Kenya

The Kikobo Star Bed is the cherry on the cake that is the
Loisaba Conservancy. At this 22,660 hectare, private yet fenceless
property, the starry African night sky is your bedroom ceiling.
These impressive grounds stretch across the Laikipia plains to
Mount Kenya and back at base, handcrafted beds are the perfect
place to snuggle up. Gaze at the glittering heavens and fall into
sleep with the wild symphonies of African
life in the background.

Address

Nanyuki,
Laikipia


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The Upper House

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The Upper House contrasts the hectic streets of
Hong Kong
with its discreet and subtle design. An abundance of
Shoji glass, bamboo, ash flooring and natural timber surround in a
way that is reminiscent of a quiet countryside retreat. Designed by
interior aficionado Andre Fu, every detail is consciously aligned
to create an atmosphere of tranquility and calmness. Holding 117
rooms, you’ll leave feeling like you just spent the night(s) in
your own personal spa.

Address

Pacific Place
88 Queensway
Hong Kong


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The Muraka at the Conrad Maldives

Rangali Island, Maldives

In the
Maldives
, exclusivity and luxury are par for the course. It’s a
place that induces several pinch-worthy moments – and the Muraka
suite at the Conrad Rangali Island only adds to the island’s
dream-like status. This two-storey underwater villa lies over 16
feet beneath the Indian Ocean, so you really can live out Ariel
fantasies. Expect royalty treatment with daily 90-minute massages,
on-call fitness instructors, your own private speedboat and a
butler.

Address

Rangali Island,
00180 Mandhoo,
Maldives

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