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If you could design the perfect hotel room, what would be in it?
Of course, the answer changes according to whom you ask, but I bet most HCX girls could live in online blogging sensation Victoria from In The FROW’s ideal guest room, which she’s designed with Marriott hotels to inspire future innovation.
Victoria is one of our favourite bloggers here at HCX; she provides fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips as well as amazing travel destinations on her blog, whilst remaining down-to-earth and fun.
In Victoria’s perfect hotel room, social media is King (or Queen). Huge windows provide masses of natural light to ensure the best photos or videos for her blog, and a calming yet chic colour scheme allows her to chill out after a long day at work. An iMac workstation in front of a distinctive gold chevron feature wall becomes a perfect place for catching up on writing blogs, editing photographs or filming an impromptu vlog, whilst an ultra-comfy sociable sofa area, featuring pull-down lightboxes help capture a flawless well-lit selfie. Outside, overlooking the perfect city skyline, the all-weather balcony and cozy hammock mean Victoria can enjoy the view whatever the forecast.
Victoria’s not the only one who’s been having all the fun. Four other celebs from the worlds of sport, food, technology and TV have each designed their #brilliantguestroom, based on what they’d like to see in hotel design in the future.
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DANNY CARE
The ideal room for a competitive challenger is a place to unwind and relax. Taking cues from Scandinavian design, Danny’s room is predominantly neutral in aesthetic, using light fabrics, woods and clean materials. It embraces nature through large windows and an aquarium wall with tropical fish, producing a striking contrast to the clean, straight lines found throughout the room. A multifunctional hot and cold tub helps with recovery and relaxation, and an entertainment centre with teleconferencing capabilities allows for conversations away from home.
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KATIE PIPER
The ideal room for mumpreneur Katie Price is equally a practical safe place for a family trip and a haven for some alone time. The large space will be dressed with soft, round furnishings doubling up as comfortable relaxing zones for moments of quiet reflection and also playful environments for children. Calm, tonal colours provide a sanctuary away from the stresses of daily life; whilst a strong pop of colour will give the room a fun sense of play. Make-up and healthy foods such as sushi re-define the offerings usually found in the mini-bar, and inspirational quotes and photography create positivity for the challenges ahead. Baby monitors and a cot provide extra reassurance for new mothers.
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JASON BRADBURY
Gadget man Jason’s ideal room is a playful, intuitive environment, changing to reflect mood and time of day. A mind-control headset system conveys your emotions onto the walls and ceiling through an ever-changing 8-bit digital artwork. Lights emitting from the artwork produce a dynamic and unique room, perfect for any occasion. A large hover bed floats above a dark wooden floor that is broken up with lit neon yellow strips whilst a large granite scale translates vital statistics onto an LED display mirror. A Japanese toilet and a swim spa provide new innovations and a swimming pool experience in a bathroom space the fraction of the size. Privacy is maintained through LED glass walls that can become opaque in an instant.
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LUIZ HARA
The ideal room for The London Foodie Luiz is a representation of the culture and qualities of its location. With the efficient use of space along with the principles of wagashi and wabi-sabi found in Japanese culture; only five materials feature within the room, creating a harmonious balance throughout. Unique decoration and dressing will bring culture into the room. Sliding doors can open up the room or close for intimate quiet spaces, and conceal a micro-kitchen allowing guests to create their own meals from locally sourced ingredients.
Like certain elements but not others? See 3D panoramics of all the rooms and vote for your favourite bits at travelbrilliantly.co.uk/guestroom, and you might just win a four-day trip to the brand new Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, Turkey!