Minimalist, punk, Hollywood style—10 design hotels you’ll want to stay at

By Rita

Some inns offer travelers surprises that rival those of famous attractions. With increasingly unique styles and thoughtful touches, they create extraordinary vacation experiences. Usatoday.com reported10 design hotels you’ll want to stay at—some avant-garde, some blending old and new, and some embracing minimalism. Which one do you like?

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1. Cocomama
This inn proves that using historical and cultural elements as room features isn’t boring at all. You’ll find uniquely decorated suites inspired by Amsterdam and Dutch themes, such as tulips and Van Gogh. Windmills, wooden shoes, and Delft blue porcelain are everywhere, combining vintage elements with bold orange and blue hues.

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2. Freehand Miami
This inn is housed in a 1930s building but furnished in 1950s style. It offers private rooms, even its bunk beds are thoughtfully designed.

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3. Generator Paris
Media often covers this inn. The front desk features rivets, and the interior is full of delightful little details that make it feel special. Private rooms have foldable bedside tables, while double rooms include small balconies with striped lounge chairs and hammocks for couples.

▲ The New York Loft Hostel (Photo/The New York Loft Hostel fan page)

4. The New York Loft Hostel
This hostel embodies the essence of Brooklyn—bright and bold. The rooftop lounge has a purple ping-pong table, and the bar hosts live band performances.

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5. Space Hotel, Melbourne
From its name, you can tell this inn isn’t your typical dark backpacker hostel. The shared kitchen boasts a stylish metallic look, and the bunk beds in the rooms have an industrial vibe. The decor avoids excessive ornamentation, yet includes all necessary amenities, and the rooftop terrace features a large hot tub.

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6. Clink78, London
This inn transforms a historic building into a punk, fashion-forward space, with some rooms deliberately designed to look like jail cells.

▲ Golly&Bossy Design Hostel (Photo/Golly&Bossy Design Hostel fan page)

7. Golly&Bossy Design Hostel, Croatia
The rooms here include both shared and private options, mostly designed in a minimalist white palette—with white beds, frames, and walls.

▲ Generator Barcelona (Photo/http://www.oyster.com/barcelona/hotels/generator-barcelona/)

8. Generator Barcelona
Located in the hometown of world-class artist Gaudí, this inn goes all out on interior design, featuring vibrant and fresh decor.

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9. Stay on Main Hotel and Hostel, Los Angeles
The lobby has a glamorous, gold-toned style, with brass as the main decorative material. The bar has a Hollywood vibe, adorned with white leather. The rooms are modern and minimalist, with bold printed bedding and palm-shaped chairs as eye-catching features.

▲ Casa Gracia Barcelona Hostel (Photo/Casa Gracia Barcelona Hostel fan page)

10. Casa Gracia Barcelona Hostel
Although also located in Barcelona, this boutique hotel takes a low-key and elegant green approach. With parquet floors, walls, and white columns as the backdrop, it uses lighting and leather furniture of different seasons to create a unique atmosphere.