Words Vidula KotianDate 31 March 2026
Basel, Switzerland
At Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel near Bankverein, there’s a precise balance of modernist clarity and lived-in warmth that defines this Basel boutique hotel. Concrete holds the space together—poured in place, tactile, almost monolithic. Wool, wood, and leather move in softly around it. Kilim carpets ground each room, not as decoration but as structure—bringing texture, weight, and a sense of permanence. The palette stays close to the earth: sand, grey, oak. Then, unexpectedly, a note of turquoise cuts through—catching light, shifting the mood.
During Art Basel, the hotel becomes part of the city’s creative rhythm, with artists and galleries flowing through, blurring the line between lifestyle hotel in Basel and cultural space.
At Else, multi-level atriums pull natural light deep into the hotel’s corridors
Housed in a 1931 Art Deco landmark, Else draws directly from its architectural heritage
Soft palettes and tropical textures shape calm, refined interiors
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Housed in the former Lee Rubber Building in Chinatown, Else Kuala Lumpur is a boutique hotel in Kuala Lumpur that reworks a 1930s structure through light, air, and craft. Local studio Bikin’s defining move is the insertion of overlapping atriums, drawing natural ventilation and daylight deep into corridors and communal spaces.
Material interventions are precise and local: original terrazzo benches engraved with the Lee Rubber logo are retained as functional artifacts. In the guest rooms, woven headboards by Omar Khan, created with Bidayuh and Penan artisans, introduce texture and cultural specificity—extended through textile works that read as wall-mounted pieces.
At street level, a steel storefront anchors The Ramble in the language of its historic surroundings
Denver, USA
Welcome to The Ramble Hotel, a design-forward Denver boutique hotel in the heart of the trendy River North (RiNo) district. Here, industrial grit meets Parisian glamour—raw concrete, hand-molded brick, and steel beams mingle with velvet couches, chandeliers, and intricate details, creating a space for ideas, connections, and a little mischief.
The hotel’s exterior is a canvas: nearly 8,000 square feet of murals by acclaimed artists El Mac and Hoxxoh, alongside works from local talents and rotating artist-in-residence projects, bring RiNo’s vibrant spirit directly onto the hotel walls. Inside, the grand lobby bar, custom-crafted with local artisans, anchors the space, while handmade furniture and fair-trade textiles in guest rooms reflect a deep commitment to craft and creativity.
Borsari repurposes 19th-century wine tanks into striking, sculptural baths
Martigny, Switzerland
Set in Martigny, Hôtel Borsari is a design hotel in Switzerland, a brutalist intervention built on the bones of a 19th-century wine tank factory. Its identity is defined by exposed concrete, sharp geometries, and a strong structural rhythm that runs from exterior to interior.
Inside, unpolished surfaces, monolithic forms, and minimal detailing create a spatial clarity that feels both austere and precise. Light becomes a material in itself, moving across concrete planes and softening their weight. This Swiss boutique hotel sits somewhere between Roman ruin and modernist structure, held together by a tension between history and reinvention.
Heritage and modern living intersect at Sir Devonshire, shaped by its community ethos
Rich materials and bold forms create a modern utopia that feels timeless
The hotel entrance celebrates Devonshire Square, extending the courtyard’s greenery indoors
Three room styles invite guests to discover a new experience with each visit
London, UK
At Sir Devonshire, design is framed through the idea of a contemporary urban utopia. East London studio Maison191, led by Samuel Wright, layers rich textiles, softened lighting, and sculptural furniture against the building’s existing structure, creating spaces that feel both composed and informal.
There’s a deliberate tension between order and looseness: clean lines interrupted by tactile finishes, symmetry offset by unexpected objects. This boutique hotel in East London, avoids spectacle in favor of atmosphere—where each room feels part of an evolving interior shaped by how it’s actually used.
Bangkok, Thailand
In Bangkok’s Watthana district, Public House Bangkok is conceived as a hybrid between hotel, social space, and creative platform. Interiors are built around modular layouts, exposed structures, and a mix of industrial and midcentury elements, allowing spaces to shift fluidly throughout the day.
Design details remain intentionally flexible: movable partitions, layered lighting, and multi-use furniture support exhibitions, gatherings, and everyday use without fixed boundaries. This Bangkok boutique hotel is designed to evolve, reflecting the pace and fluidity of the city around it.
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