For our latest lookbook, we’ve selected ten hotel bathrooms from the Dezeen archives designed to provide an alternative place to freshen up.
These vibrant yet relaxing hotel bathrooms show how unusual colors, materials and styles can create the ultimate scrubbing space.
From an earth-toned powder room to a cherry-toned terrazzo shower, they demonstrate why white tile doesn’t have to be the default option when it comes to bathroom design.
This is the latest roundup in our Dezeen Lookbooks series that provides visual inspiration for designers and design enthusiasts. Previous lookbooks include interiors with slides at their center, living rooms with on-trend rugs, and kitchen extensions.
Six Senses Hotel, Israel, by Plesner Architects
Tel Aviv-based studio Plesner Architects shows how the finer details such as decor, lighting and choice of materials can make a bathroom feel cozy and warm.
White linens, plaster walls, and regional crafts like this tasselled rug give the space a personal feel, even if it’s far from home. A candle alcove adds the finishing touch.
“We wanted stones, patterns, textures and colors to be omnipresent, for an architecture woven with natural elements.” Plesner Architects noted.
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The Mermaid, USA, by ASH NYC
The bathrooms are as experimental as the guest suites inside the Siren Hotel, designed by ASH NYC as part of an effort to regenerate the city of Detroit.
Cherry red speckled terrazzo covers the floor and walls, contrasting with the glass partition and veined marble shower stools.
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Santa Monica Proper, USA, by Kelly Wearstler
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler is known for her laid-back California style and this Santa Monica Proper Hotel bathroom is no exception.
Wearstler opted for materials in colors that match the hotel’s beach setting, such as sand-colored tiles and wooden floors designed to remind guests of the beach terrace.
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Hotel Les Deux Gares, France, by Luke Edward Hall
british designer Luke Edward Room did not hesitate to work on this hotel in the 10th arrondissement of Paris.
Tasked with making the accommodation “anti-modern”, Hall chose to pair avocado-coloured sinks and toilets with checkered flooring and mustard-yellow tiles, resulting in a maximalist aesthetic.
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The Calile, Australia, by Richard and Spence
In the 175 rooms of this hotel, the bathrooms are covered with blush or sky blue tiles. The colors were chosen to make guests feel like they were staying at a tropical resort, as opposed to an urban hotel.
Australian Architecture Studio Richards and Spence used brass taps, mirrors and towel racks to add a touch of glamor to the interior.
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Hotel Saint Vincent, USA, by Lambert McGuire Design
Another example of a maximalist bathroom can be found at the Hotel Saint Vincent, where the American studio Design Lambert McGuire used chunky tubs and psychedelic wallpaper to make bathing more of an experience than a chore.
In this 75-room hotel in New Orleans, the studio opted for an eclectic mix of design styles ranging from 20th-century Italian to mid-century modern and Art Deco.
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The Hoxton, Southwark, UK, by Ennismore
Hotel real estate developer Ennismore decided to go for an industrial aesthetic for this London hotel, referencing Southwark’s former role as a major hops trading hub.
Spacious bathrooms that are swathed in green tiles have walk-in showers, brass sinks, and built-in shelves where guests can store toiletries and makeup.
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Nobu Ryokan Malibu, USA, by Studio PCH and Montalba Architects
All rooms at this luxury hotel feature contemporary decor characterized by a neutral color palette and earthy materials that center Japanese design in a California locale.
You can shower under a bright sky or relax in a handcrafted teak wood tub in the minimalist powder room.
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Goodtime Hotel, USA, by Ken Fulk
Pastel hues and wicker furniture clash playfully with the floral print of this bathroom at the Goodtime Hotel in Miami.
Designed by Ken Fulk for musician Pharrell Williams, the interiors were decorated by Fulk in a “reimagined art deco” aesthetic to “remind the opulence and nostalgia of a bygone era”.
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Dá Licença, Portugal, by Vitor Borges and Franck Laigneau
Creatives Vitor Borges and Franck Laigneau have incorporated vintage furniture and one-of-a-kind pieces into the bathroom of this hotel in historic Estremoz, Portugal.
In a subtle nod to the marble-rich terrain of Estremoz, designers used natural stone to craft the freestanding bathtub that acts as a centerpiece in the room. The same marble is also found on the washbasins and the pink-hued shower cubicles.
Find out more about Da Licenca ›
This is the latest in our series of lookbooks providing curated visual inspiration from Dezeen’s image archive. For more inspiration, check out previous lookbooks featuring rustic interiors, retro bathrooms and home gyms.