10 of the World’s Finest Art-Deco Hotels
29 July, 2019
- Words by
- Annabel Cucuz
You
You
know how the saying goes about judging a
book by its cover. With that in mind, there are few better ways
to appreciate the style of a building than by actually staying in
it.
Step into a bygone era at one of these art-deco hotels
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Shelborne South Beach
Miami, United States
Shelborne South Beach hotel is retro-chic Miami at its finest. Ornate light fittings, patterned rugs and reflective surfaces are harmonised by a blushing colour palette – no need for rose-tinted glasses here. Cool off by the pool, which is flanked by the hotel’s original 40s diving platform and white wooden cabanas.
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The Beaumont
Mayfair, London
The seductive interior of The Beaumont exudes luxury with its polished wood-panelled walls and plush upholstery – you’d be forgiven for not believing that it only opened in 2014. Just around the corner from Selfridges on Oxford Street, it offers a 20s-inspired haven at the heart of Mayfair.
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Hotel Britania
Lisbon, Portugal
While art deco tends to bear connotations of grandiose structures, Hotel Britania has delivered the same opulence on a boutique scale just off the Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s main drag, since 1940. Step inside the intimate, marble-clad lobby and get an eyeful of Portuguese modernist architect Cassiano Branco’s handiwork.
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Art Deco Imperial Hotel
Prague, Czech Republic
From the lobby to the bedrooms, every corner of the Art Deco Imperial Hotel is filled with ornate decoration, making for a rather regal stay. The building itself can be traced back as far as 1383, making it one of the most prestigious addresses in the Czech capital and the perfect base from which to explore this historic city.
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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Miami, United States
The art-deco influence in the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club manifests in the strikingly patterned carpets and strong geometric lines. Lounge under the palm trees by the pool and feel as if you’ve been transported back to the glamorous European Riviera of the 40s.
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Art Deco Hotel Montana
Luzern, Switzerland
Putting a minimalist spin on the early 20th-century style, Montana Art Deco Hotel marries decorative furniture with pared-back mosaic walls, high ceilings and bespoke wooden accents. Book a room with a view over Lake Lucerne and the mountains beyond.
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Fairmont Peace Hotel
Shanghai, China
Situated at the Bund promenade, this hotel – originally called The Cathay – was a playground for Shanghai’s elite and visiting dignitaries the 30s. Now, after a £50millon facelift, the Fairmont Peace Hotel has reinvented art deco for the 21st-century. Don’t miss the beautifully restored Thirties Jazz Bar.
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The Savoy
Westminster, London
Overlooking the River Thames, The Savoy is one of the most well-known hotels in not only London, but in the world. It combines influences from both art deco and English Edwardian design, and has sensitively revamped in recent years. Check out the Pinafore dining room, designed in 1926 by Basil Ionides – the architect responsible for the Savoy Theatre.
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Bachaumont Hotel
Paris, France
Located in the charming cobbled-street district of Montorgueil, this boutique hotel toes the line between art deco and modern styles, with hushed blues and soft greys inspiring a relaxed surrounding. Check out the restaurant’s glass ceiling, which is one we definitely don’t want to break.
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Azerai La Residence
Hue, Vietnam
Yellow tones and teak fill Azerai La Residence, harmonising with the warm hues of the sun reflecting off the Perfume River outside. Built in 1930 as colonial French residence, the hotel shows off the elongated lines and nautical hallmarks of the Streamline Moderne school of art deco architecture.