8 luxurious designer hotels where fashion invites you to stay
As Karl Lagerfeld's final and most comprehensive hotel project, this Macau property stands as his ultimate design statement. His modern interpretation of chinoiserie blends rock-chic aesthetics with elegant Oriental elements, featuring recurring motifs of his iconic silhouette.
The remarkable Book Lounge displays 4,000 volumes personally selected by Lagerfeld, modelled after his famed Paris library; inded, the designer hotel in its entirety represents a living museum of Lagerfeld's creative genius.
Also read: Inside the Karl Lagerfeld Hotel in Macau Cheval Blanc Paris
LVMH's ultra-luxury hospitality brand creates perfect synergy between fashion and five-star accommodations. The 72-room Parisian haven, designed by architect Peter Marino, marries contemporary boldness with Art Déco heritage.
The property's crowning jewel—Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris—exemplifies LVMH's cross-brand strategy, offering treatments that embody both maisons' commitment to excellence. Highly trained 'alchemists' deliver personalised service reflecting the quintessential French Art de Recevoir. Fendi Private Suites
With just seven meticulously designed suites housed within Palazzo Fendi itself, Fendi offers perhaps the most intimate designer immersion available. Each suite showcases exquisite Fendi Casa pieces, with some featuring Karl Lagerfeld's photographs celebrating Rome's iconic fountains.
The experience transcends accommodation—guests receive Fendi Selleria cardholders and access to private boutique tours. Diptyque toiletries, underfloor heating and iPads pre-loaded with Fendi-curated Rome itineraries complete the experience. Armani Hotels
Giorgio Armani's hospitality ventures embody his signature minimalist luxury. The designer personally oversaw every design detail at the Armani hotels, ensuring these properties genuinely reflect his 'Stay with Armani' philosophy. Interiors feature sleek lines, monochromatic palettes and sumptuous Eramosa stone floors, and each touchpoint—from custom Armani/Casa furnishings to signature toiletries—reinforces the sensation of living within Armani's cultivated world. The immersion continues through Armani/Spa experiences, Armani/Ristorante dining and service from dedicated lifestyle managers (or Armani ambassadors).
Also read: Hotel review: Armani Hotel Milano combines austere Milanese minimalism with high-end glamour Palazzo Versace
The Palazzo Versace Dubai celebrates the brand's flamboyant DNA through neoclassical architecture adorned with iconic Medusa heads and intricate Greek motifs. Every piece of furniture in this designer hotel belongs to the Versace Home Collection, creating spaces where opulence reigns supreme: guests sleep on Versace-designed linens, bathe with Versace toiletries and dine on exquisite Versace Rosenthal china. Round Hill Hotel and Villas
American fashion icon Ralph Lauren personally designed the 36 oceanfront Pineapple House rooms at this storied Caribbean retreat. At Round Hill, classic American style meets barefoot Jamaican luxury, as seen in four-poster bamboo beds and Ralph Lauren Home Collection furnishings. Hotel Vermelho by Christian Louboutin
Hotel Vermelho, Christian Louboutin's first hospitality venture, infuses the legendary shoemaker's aesthetic into a Portuguese retreat. Each space functions as a curated stage set, where the designer's signature can be seen in bold red accents, dramatic lighting schemes and bespoke furnishings that echo the craftsmanship of Louboutin's coveted footwear. Coming up: Louis Vuitton's Parisian vision
Louis Vuitton is making a bold statement in the world of hospitality with its highly anticipated Paris hotel, slated to open in 2026 on the Champs-Élysées. The hotel's striking facade—it's made to resemble an oversized LV trunk—is more than just architectural flair; it's a tribute to the maison's storied travel heritage.
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