Made by Originals
Our hoteliers are the most unique in the hospitality industry thanks to a fearless imaginative spirit and their ability to immerse guests in the local scene. With them, we aspire to find more meaning from our travels and to create a positive impact on our surroundings along the way.
Creators of
Original Experiences
Mix culture, food, and lgtbq+ history on a walk through the Castro district that encapsulates the very essence of San Francisco. Dine with local creatives in the heart of Paris. Find inner peace with guided meditation on a private beach in Bali. Throughout the world, our Originals combine their local knowledge and their passion for the unexpected to create unforgettable moments for their guests.
Neighborhood Heroes
Our Originals are global thinkers, but also local doers—neighborhood heroes whose hotels become creative gathering points and cultural institutions for both travelers and members of the surrounding community.
“We start with the original purpose of the structure, the history of the neighborhood, the personality of the place. The concept for the hotel evolves from there organically.”
Valéry Grégo,
Le Pigalle, Paris, a Member of Design HotelsTM
“Surreal art, post-modern architecture...those are just two things that give soul to a hotel. And every good hotel must have soul.”
-John Chen
Hotel Proverbs, Taipei, a Member of Design HotelsTM
“When I like something, I want to experience it from both sides. I don’t just want to go to a gallery, I want to create great pictures as well!”
-Gabriele Salini,
G-Rough, Rome, a Member of Design HotelsTM
“My main hobby is living with intensity. And I’m proud to say that most guests leave our property having had an experience that has awoken their awareness of nature.”
-Emilio Heredia,
Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, Mexico, a Member of Design HotelsTM
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