Design hotels

Playa Mujeres, Cancun $$$$

SHA Mexico

Alejandro Escudero shapes warm minimalist interiors using woven wicker, local textiles, and marble.

Albir, Costa Blanca $$$$

SHA Spain

Tiered white cantilevered terraces designed by Carlos Gilardi overlook Albir Bay.

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach $$$

Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach

Sea urchin chandeliers and bedrooms fitted with customizable chromatherapy mood lighting.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve $$$$

Shamwari Bayethe

Thatched canvas tents conceal indoor stone fireplaces and private plunge pools.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve 2018 $$$$

Shamwari Eagles Crag

Cantilevered dining pods and timber viewing decks jut out over the forest canopy.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve 2021 $$$$

Shamwari Sindile

Freestanding canvas tents elevated on timber platforms above the bush, framing uninterrupted views of Bushman's River.

Yaowarat, Bangkok From $70

Shanghai Mansion Bangkok

Theatrical 1930s Shanghai Chinoiserie styling with carved kang-style beds, velvet drapes, and hanging paper lanterns.

Chengguan, Lhasa $$$

Shangri La Hotel Lhasa

A six-metre crystal chandelier shaped like a prayer wheel anchors the lobby lounge.

Besiktas, Istanbul From $500

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

A three-story domed atrium showcasing an eighteen-meter Chinese silk painting and cascading Bohemian crystal chandeliers.

Lixia, Jinan $$$

Shangri-La Hotel, Jinan

Classical red moon gates and lotus flower motifs echo Jinan's spring garden heritage.

Ash Shati, Jeddah From $500

Shangri-La Jeddah

A superyacht motif inside the Burj Assila tower, featuring crisp nautical tones and full-height Red Sea glass.

Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius $$$$

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius

Suites feature pale neutrals, mango wood furnishings and large bay windows.

ASEAN Business District, Nanning $$$

Shangri-La Nanning

Goettsch Partners tapered the crystalline skyscraper into an illuminated crown above Nanning.

Shenwan, Shenzhen From $350

Shangri-La Nanshan

Lingnan courtyard motifs meet jade-green marble and lantern chandeliers high above the bay.

Chaillot, Paris From $1,900

Shangri-La Paris

Gilded Empire and Directoire aesthetics by Pierre-Yves Rochon, accented with fine silk wallcoverings and crystal hardware.

Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh From $150

Shangri-La Phnom Penh

French Art Deco geometry meets hand-carved leather Khmer motifs across high-altitude spaces.

London Bridge, London From $800

Shangri-La The Shard

Floor-to-ceiling glass facets frame panoramic cityscapes, complemented by Asian brush-work motifs and floating ceiling scrolls.

Marunouchi, Tokyo From $950

Shangri-La Tokyo

Over fifty bespoke Lasvit crystal chandeliers, ginkgo-leaf motifs, and Andre Fu interiors grace upper tower floors.

Financial District, Toronto From $400

Shangri-La Toronto

A monumental Zhang Huan steel sculpture, Madagascar black-marble fireplace, and custom Fazioli piano etched with lyrics.

Baghani, Zanzibar $$

Sharazad Wonders Boutique Hotel

Carved Swahili entrance doors and Neeru plaster meet smooth concrete floors.

Nanyou, Shenzhen From $150

Shenzhen Ayearn Hotel

Warm timber interiors by Cheng Chung Design with gold accent walls, reading nooks, and marble bathrooms.

Nanyou, Shenzhen From $300

Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan

Interiors by CCD feature Italian oak, suspended metal mesh screens, and glass chandeliers inspired by traditional fishing nets.

Golden Lakeshore, Huzhou $$

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort

A 27-story curved torus conceived by MAD Architects rising directly from Taihu Lake.

Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai From $250

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

Coastal color schemes, walk-in rain showers, and communal lobby studios refreshed during the recent property renovation.

Kagoshima 2023 $$

Sheraton Kagoshima

Jun Aizaki layers subtle volcanic motifs across public spaces and glass-walled lounges.

Malpensa Airport, Milan $$

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

A 420-meter curved fiberglass shell envelops seven bays and a woven ceiling.

Sunshine Bay, Queenstown From $150

Sherwood Queenstown

Upcycled alpine interiors feature Italian wool army blanket curtains, cork paneling, and recycled kilim cushions.

Shibuya, Tokyo From $300

Shibuya Stream Hotel

Open-frame boutique wardrobes, graphic patterned textiles, and exposed ductwork create a functional studio aesthetic for creative travelers.

one-north, Singapore From $200

Shipping Container Hotel @ one-north

Repurposed forty-foot shipping containers feature mirrored glass exteriors, compact modular interiors, and private patio decks.

Ar Rawdah, Jeddah From $250

SHIRVAN Hotel City Yard Jeddah

Residential-inspired interiors by Studio Noor pair sleek timber joinery with traditional Saudi carvings and courtyard views.

Pererenan, Bali From $100

Shore Amora Canggu Hotel

Raw concrete columns, bold industrial framing, teal accents, and rattan interiors wrap around a living rice paddy.

Downtown, Santa Monica From $300

Shore Hotel

Gensler framed the open courtyard in pale sandstone and marine-grade stainless steel.

Shoreditch, London $$$

Shoreditch House

Warehouse interiors pair exposed concrete columns and factory glazing with custom furniture and pastel wood paneling.

Waikiki, Oahu From $100

Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Neon accents, saturated tropical colors, and a sculptural 26-foot lobby wall.

Fairfax, Los Angeles From $300

Short Stories Hotel

Checkered marble floors, Venetian plaster, and parquet frame sunlit boutique courtyard spaces.

Rustaveli, Tbilisi From $70

Shota @Rustaveli Boutique Hotel

Clean lines meet warm terracotta tones, natural woodwork, and custom wall art celebrating Georgia's literary heritage.