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The World’s Most Beautiful Art Deco Hotels
by Monika MarkovinovicTouches of gold, streamlined shapes, opulent chandeliers—Art Deco hotels always seem to transport us to another time and place. Surround yourself in old Hollywood glamour for a night and experience the golden era of over-the-top extravagance at one of these luxurious Art Deco hotels.
The World’s Most Beautiful Art Deco Hotels
A beacon of extravagance on Shanghai’s iconic riverfront promenade, The Peninsula Shanghai harmonizes Art Deco-inspired interiors with contemporary comforts. The property’s 235 guest rooms and suites are an ode to the Golden Age, a time when the city itself was often referred to as Paris of the East. Black lacquer, elegant marble, polished chrome and exotic wood elements reminiscent of 1920s Shanghai are found throughout the property.
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Bringing the decadence and spirit of the Roaring Twenties to the heart of London is The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a glamourous address that began its life as the Hyde Park Corner Tube station and evolved into a beautifully restored townhouse with a modern take on Art Deco style. Top-hatted doormen, crystal chandeliers and Italian marble lobby floors are just a few curated Deco charms within. For an extra bit of glitz, indulge in the building’s jazz legacy by swaying to the sounds of legends like Josephine Baker and Louis Armstrong every Friday and Saturday at the Jazz Lounge.
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A spirited boutique hotel channeling Gertrude Stein’s Paris salon (where the likes of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Picasso and Matisse rubbed shoulders), Ovolo Inchcolm is full of eclectic surprises. Housed in a heritage building that was originally a hospital in the 1920s, Inchcolm’s personality shines as it straddles the line between vintage and contemporary, blending Art Deco-inspired terrazzo with the brand’s signature playful aesthetic. Find a collection of hidden gems and peculiar tchotchkes on display in the foyer’s appropriately named Cabinet of Curiosity.
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Although the boutique hotel itself is encased behind Haussmann-era elegance with a contemporary aesthetic, Nolinski Paris still savors the lavish décor of the Art Deco movement within its walls at Nolinski Restaurant, an exquisite space dreamed up by British designer John Whelan. Subtly combining Art Deco style with a seventies spirit, the restaurant, led by Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos, features mirrored paneling, yellow-tone Siena marble and tasseled brass pendant lamps. Managing director and co-founder of Evok Hôtels Collection, Emmanuel Sauvage once describe the restaurant as “an intimate place, outside of time.”
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French Riviera chic meets neo-classicalism at Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, an Art Deco gem overlooking Nice’s Bay of Angels. Starting its life in the 1920s as a casino and 1,000-room theatre where the likes of Charlie Chapin and Maurice Chevalier would perform, this historic beauty makes a lasting first impression with its awe-inspiring marble, glass and polished-wood lobby, and grand pool terrace.
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Housed in a restored 1936 landmark building within Miami’s historical Art Deco District, The Setai artfully weaves the aesthetics of the Far East into its original Art Deco facade. Originally opened as the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel by heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in 1937, this Miami hot spot now features 87 Art Deco rooms with beautiful Asian-style décor–think jade, bronze and stone all positioned in alignment with Feng Sui practices.
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Set on the banks of the fabled Perfume River, Azerai La Residence is an Art Deco masterpiece surrounded by Hue’s storybook palaces, pagodas and temples. Originally built in 1930 as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieure, this colonial mansion brims with opulent yellow tones and teak wood floors which harmonize with the warm hues of the sun. The interiors of the property are decked out with modern stained glass and 1930s furnishings. Beyond on the estate, an expansive tropical garden and salt-water swimming pool await.
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One of New York’s most celebrated address, it’s no wonder author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who rose to prominence as a chronicler of the jazz age, was one The Plaza Hotel’s most illustrious patrons. As an ode to the legend, the hotel unveiled a Fitzgerald Suite in honor of The Great Gatsby’s big screen release in 2013. The suite was designed by the film’s Academy Award-winning costume, set and production designer Catherine Martin using Art Deco-inspired furniture pieces, as well as a library nook and built-in bar.
VIEW HOTELA beacon of extravagance on Shanghai’s iconic riverfront promenade, The Peninsula Shanghai harmonizes Art Deco-inspired interiors with contemporary comforts. The property’s 235 guest rooms and suites are an ode to the Golden Age, a time when the city itself was often referred to as Paris of the East. Black lacquer, elegant marble, polished chrome and exotic wood elements reminiscent of 1920s Shanghai are found throughout the property.
VIEW HOTELBringing the decadence and spirit of the Roaring Twenties to the heart of London is The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a glamourous address that began its life as the Hyde Park Corner Tube station and evolved into a beautifully restored townhouse with a modern take on Art Deco style. Top-hatted doormen, crystal chandeliers and Italian marble lobby floors are just a few curated Deco charms within. For an extra bit of glitz, indulge in the building’s jazz legacy by swaying to the sounds of legends like Josephine Baker and Louis Armstrong every Friday and Saturday at the Jazz Lounge.
VIEW HOTELA spirited boutique hotel channeling Gertrude Stein’s Paris salon (where the likes of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Picasso and Matisse rubbed shoulders), Ovolo Inchcolm is full of eclectic surprises. Housed in a heritage building that was originally a hospital in the 1920s, Inchcolm’s personality shines as it straddles the line between vintage and contemporary, blending Art Deco-inspired terrazzo with the brand’s signature playful aesthetic. Find a collection of hidden gems and peculiar tchotchkes on display in the foyer’s appropriately named Cabinet of Curiosity.
VIEW HOTELAlthough the boutique hotel itself is encased behind Haussmann-era elegance with a contemporary aesthetic, Nolinski Paris still savors the lavish décor of the Art Deco movement within its walls at Nolinski Restaurant, an exquisite space dreamed up by British designer John Whelan. Subtly combining Art Deco style with a seventies spirit, the restaurant, led by Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos, features mirrored paneling, yellow-tone Siena marble and tasseled brass pendant lamps. Managing director and co-founder of Evok Hôtels Collection, Emmanuel Sauvage once describe the restaurant as “an intimate place, outside of time.”
VIEW HOTELFrench Riviera chic meets neo-classicalism at Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, an Art Deco gem overlooking Nice’s Bay of Angels. Starting its life in the 1920s as a casino and 1,000-room theatre where the likes of Charlie Chapin and Maurice Chevalier would perform, this historic beauty makes a lasting first impression with its awe-inspiring marble, glass and polished-wood lobby, and grand pool terrace.
VIEW HOTELHoused in a restored 1936 landmark building within Miami’s historical Art Deco District, The Setai artfully weaves the aesthetics of the Far East into its original Art Deco facade. Originally opened as the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel by heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in 1937, this Miami hot spot now features 87 Art Deco rooms with beautiful Asian-style décor–think jade, bronze and stone all positioned in alignment with Feng Sui practices.
VIEW HOTELSet on the banks of the fabled Perfume River, Azerai La Residence is an Art Deco masterpiece surrounded by Hue’s storybook palaces, pagodas and temples. Originally built in 1930 as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieure, this colonial mansion brims with opulent yellow tones and teak wood floors which harmonize with the warm hues of the sun. The interiors of the property are decked out with modern stained glass and 1930s furnishings. Beyond on the estate, an expansive tropical garden and salt-water swimming pool await.
VIEW HOTELOne of New York’s most celebrated address, it’s no wonder author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who rose to prominence as a chronicler of the jazz age, was one The Plaza Hotel’s most illustrious patrons. As an ode to the legend, the hotel unveiled a Fitzgerald Suite in honor of The Great Gatsby’s big screen release in 2013. The suite was designed by the film’s Academy Award-winning costume, set and production designer Catherine Martin using Art Deco-inspired furniture pieces, as well as a library nook and built-in bar.
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