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.

Address

1801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach Florida 33139

+13 055 311 271 Go to website

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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.

Address

8 Balderton Street Brown Hart Gardens London W1K 6TF

+44 20 7499 1001 Go to website

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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.

Address

Rua Rodrigues Sampaio 17 1150-278 Lisbon Portugal

+351 213 155 016 Go to website

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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.

Address

Na Poříčí 15 Praha 1 110 00 Prague Czech Republic

+420 246 011 600 Go to website

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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.

Address

3925 Collins Avenue Miami Beach Florida 33140

+13 055 383 373 Go to website

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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.

Address

Adligenswilerstrasse 22 6002 Luzern Switzerland

+41 41 419 00 00 Go to website

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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.

Address

20 Nanjing Road East Shanghai China 200002

+86 21 6321 6888 Go to website

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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.

Address

2 Savoy Court Strand London WC2R 0EZ

+44 20 7836 4343 Go to website

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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.

Address

18 Rue Bachaumont 75002 Paris France

+33 1 8166 4700 Go to website

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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.

Address

5 Le Loi Street Hue City Vietnam

+84 234 3837 475 Go to website

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