Exploring Iconic Design Venues Around the World: A Journey Through Style and Innovation

Exploring Iconic Design Venues Around the World: A Journey Through Style and Innovation

Lee Chamberlain

Exploring Iconic Design Venues Around the World

For design enthusiasts, traveling is about more than just sightseeing—it's about experiencing spaces where creativity and innovation shine. Across the globe, hotels, cafes, and restaurants have become showcases of artistry and functionality. From historic elegance to modern minimalism, these venues tell stories through design, creating unforgettable experiences. Here’s a look at some striking interiors from around the world, including a few gems you can find on Reevela.

21c Museum Hotels – USA
Blurring the lines between art galleries and accommodations, 21c Museum Hotels turn stays into cultural experiences. Each property features rotating contemporary art exhibitions alongside unique design themes. Whether you’re in Louisville or Cincinnati, the hotel offers a mix of avant-garde art and comfort for art lovers.A lounge with contemporary art at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Nobis Hotel Copenhagen, Denmark
In Copenhagen, the Nobis Hotel blends the city’s cultural heritage with modern design, in a 1903 building that once housed the Royal Danish Academy of Music. It combines minimalist Scandinavian furniture and natural light with luxurious touches. The interiors are a perfect mix of elegance and functionality, featuring plush velvet furnishings and contemporary lighting.

The corner façade of Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
Photo: Leif Jørgensen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ritz Paris, France
The Ritz Paris epitomizes classic French luxury with modern opulence. Its rooms, refreshed in a four-year renovation led by architect Thierry W. Despont and reopened in 2016, celebrate French craftsmanship with gold accents, crystal chandeliers, and antique furniture. It’s not just a place to stay, but a design destination, ideal for lovers of Parisian interior design.

The Ritz Paris on Place Vendôme
Photo: Gzen92, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal, opened in 2023, stands out for its bold, modern design. With its stacked towers by architects Kohn Pedersen Fox and opulent suites, it’s a visual masterpiece. The hotel’s striking exteriors and Instagram-worthy interiors make it a design lover’s dream.

The stacked towers of Atlantis The Royal on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Photo: EditQ, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

W Las Vegas (formerly Delano Las Vegas), USA
Rebranded as W Las Vegas in December 2024, the former Delano Las Vegas offers a stylish, minimalist alternative to the typical Vegas extravagance. Created by MGM Resorts’ in-house design team with Morgans Hotel Group and inspired by the desert landscape, its soft neutral tones, luxurious textures, and serene atmosphere offer a relaxing escape from the bustling Strip.

The gold tower of W Las Vegas, then Delano, next to Mandalay Bay
Pictured in 2014, as Delano. Photo: EconomicOldenburger, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

SLS South Beach, Miami, USA
With Art Deco influences and modern twists, SLS South Beach in Miami features interiors designed by Philippe Starck, in the 1939 Ritz Plaza building. The playful use of color, quirky furniture, and striking art create a vibrant yet sophisticated atmosphere, making it one of Miami’s most stylish hotels. Note that the hotel closed in May 2025 for a full renovation, so check before planning a visit.

The Art Deco tower of SLS South Beach, the former Ritz Plaza, in Miami Beach
Photo: Gzzz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Hoxton, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Set across five 17th-century canal houses on the Herengracht, The Hoxton, Herengracht combines vintage Dutch design with modern style. Its cozy, chic interiors feature warm tones, stylish furniture, and eclectic art, offering a cool yet comfortable space in Amsterdam's design-conscious environment.The Hoxton, Herengracht in Amsterdam

Villa Copenhagen, Denmark
Villa Copenhagen, housed in the former Central Post & Telegraph building from 1912, combines old-world charm with modern elegance. The hotel features a stunning glass-roofed courtyard full of natural light and contemporary Scandinavian interiors by Universal Design Studio. It’s a beautiful example of how historic architecture and modern design can work together.

The glass-roofed courtyard at Villa Copenhagen
Photo: News Øresund, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

These venues aren’t just places to stay—they’re immersive design experiences. Whether blending contemporary style with history or using playful textures and colours, each space offers something special for design lovers. From Paris to Dubai, these venues will inspire you to seek out design in every corner of the world. So, pack your bags, and don’t forget your camera—these unforgettable spaces are waiting for you.

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