This micro hip hotels trend report features the top hip hotels trends in Q1 2009. The countdown is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our hip hotel database, which now has 1,835 hip hotels.
Implications - The hospitality and tourism industry is constantly reinventing their look in order to capture the attention of audiences. Through transforming themselves, a hotel has the ability to market their unique qualities that set them apart from other hotels. Ideas such as cutting-edge designs or ice themes attract certain target demographics to stay there. People want to have unique experiences that they cannot achieve through staying at chain hotels, making the idea of hip hotels a great concept.
Top 22 Hip Hotels in Q1 2009
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Bizarre Themed Hotel Rooms
Sleep in Coffins and Lion Cages At Berlin's Propeller Island
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Tree House Resorts
Club Med in Senegal Looks Like Peanuts, Costs Many Sheckels
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Hoax Hotelicopters
Faux Flying Hotel Sends Bloggers Who Don't Fact Check Into a Frenzy
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Vibrant Rainbow Hotels
The G Hotel in Ireland is a Contemporary Design Lover's Pot of Gold
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Oil Rig Resorts
Sustainable Developments to Beautify Floating Gulf Coast Eyesores
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Zero Star Hotels
The Null Stern Hotel in Switzerland Is In An Old Bomb Shelter
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Tacky Travel Destinations
Madonna Inn Shares Name, Age + Gaudy Style With the Material Girl
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Hotels That Inspire Creativity
Groovy Retro-Themed '25Hours Hotel' in Hamburg
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Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opt For Floating Tourism Solution
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In-Room Coffee Bars
Viceroy Miami Brings Hollywood Sensibilities to the East Coast
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Hip Hotel Recession Marketing
Luxury Hotspots Offer Travelers a One Night Stand
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California Eco-Resorts
Monterey Bay Shores Will Be World's Greenest Getaway
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Salt Hotels
Please Do Not Lick The Walls in This Bolivian Inn Made Entirely of Salt
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Competitive Ice Hoteling
Designers Sculpt Their Way to Sweden's Heart
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Fairy Tale Themed Hotels
Grand Daddy's Goldilocks Trailer in South Africa
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Eco-Friendly Hotels for Oenophiles
Fall Asleep Inside a Wine Cask at De Vrouwe van Stavoren
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Seaside Coworking Campuses
The 'Healthy HouZe of Work and Rest Ithaca' For Freelancers
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Holidays with Monks
The Augustine Hotel Prague Envelops A Historic Monastery
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Beachside Casino Hotels
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa in St. Maarten
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Rural Mineral Spa Getaways
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort is Still Close to City Life
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Ecoclectic Luxury Hotels
Hilton Denizen Brand Targets Globally-Conscious Modern Travelers
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Personal Beachfront Palaces
The Pantai Lima Estate in Bali is the Ultimate Luxury Escape
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Stimulating Contemporary Workspaces
Studio Alexander Fehre Designs Hyatt at The Circle
Tennis-Ball-Themed Hotel Suites
IHG Presents the ‘IHG Rally Room' for Tennis Fans
Modernized West Hollywood Hotels
Short Stories Hotel Blends Californian and European Elements
Exotically Refurbished Hotels
The Pelican Hotel Displays Unique Room Aesthetics
Inclusive Hotel Soaps
Diamond Brown Aims to Pioneer Inclusivity in Hotel Amenities
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
High-Quality Electric Micro Homes
The Cosmic ONE Gets New Upgrades with Premium Components
Cinema-Inspired Hotel Packages
The St. Regis Hotel Boasts the Cinematic Experience Room Package
Individually Designed Suites
The Palma Riad Boutique Hotel Features Unique Accents and Foliage
Enchanted Film-Inspired Hotel Stays
The Hilton Debuts Whimsical Elphaba and Glinda-Themed Suites
Hotel-Approved Sustainable Flip Flops
Feelgoodz Has Teamed Up with the Iconic Beverly Hills Hotel
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Luxurious All-Inclusive Resorts
Marriott Hotels Launched Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
QSR Hotel Pop-Ups
This KFC Staycation is an Exclusive Limited-Time Experience
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Insightful AI Travel Planners
Tripadvisor's 'Trips' Platform Unveiled Themed Itineraries
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Luxury Hotel Furniture Lines
The Luxury Hotel Group Aman Launches Its Debut Furniture Line
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Instahop Creates Personalized Digital Itineraries
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Wellness-Inclusive Boutique Hotels
The Bellyard Hotel in Atlanta Provides In-Room IV Therapy
Exclusive Membership Club Openings
Soho House Will Open a New Location in London's Mayfair
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Modern Boutique Hotels
The Postmark Hotel is a Restorative Space in the Heart of Newmarket
Eccentric Soho Hotels
Martin Brudnizki is the Designer Behind This Colourful Broadwick Soho Hotel
Revitalized Culinary Efforts
Moroccan Hotel Takes Food Localization to New Heights
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Atlanta Heritage Contemporary Hotels
The New FORTH Hotel Takes Pride in its Atlanta Roots
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
NTT Data is Foraying into Sleep Technology with Sleep Monitoring
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Luxury Hotel Capsule Collections
Late Checkout: A Ritz-Carlton Story Shares Co-Branded Styles
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Refined Japanese Serene Homes
The Six Senses Kyoto Home Offers a Relaxed Space for Visitors
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Hilton's The Taste of Zero Waste Aims to Cut Landfill Contrubitions by 50%
Eco-Friendly Hotel-Home Hybrids
SH Hotels & Resorts Debuts 1 Hotel & Homes San Miguel De Allende
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Pet-Inspired Hotel Services
Hotel X Has Expanded Its VIP (Very Important Pet) Program
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AI Property Maintenance Systems
MyHotel AI Optimizes Hotel Management for Profitability
Anniversary-Honoring Bright Hotels
The HÔTEL Onitsuka Tiger Arrives in Paris for the Olympics
Sporty Resort Capsules
Paper x Four Seasons Hampshire Host a Soft Pastel Pop-Up
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Stays
The Bisha Hotel Presents a Unique Taylor Swift Experience
Hospitality Loyalty Programs
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Revamps Its Reward Program
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Prison-Transformed Luxe Hotels
Hoshino Resorts Plans to Alter the Nara Prison into a Resort
Legacy Luxurious Resorts
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Announces Three New Global Properties in 2024
Vibrant Independent Hotels
The Memphian Hotel Features a Low-Pressure Environment for Workouts
Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions
The Head Hi Show Displays Lamps by 54 DifferentDesigners
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Self-Service Contemporary Hotels
MM:NT Berlin Lab is a Beta Hotel Operated by Adina Hotels
Immersive Lighting Hotels
The Luma Hotel Hosts Several Impressive Lighting Installations
Modern-Updated Traditional Homes
KiKi ARCHi Designs the Skip House in the Middle of Beijing
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Modular Bathroom Solutions
Prefabricated Pods Streamline Construction and Improve Quality
Branded Bathroom Guides
The Cashmere UltraLuxe Bathroom Guide Ranks Toronto Restaurant Restrooms
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
AI-Generated Concierges
Sabre Hospitality Unveils SynXis Concierge.AI
Thin-Structured Indonesian Hotels
Sahabet Selojene Designs the Piturooms with a Thin Structure
Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences
Hilton Has Announced an Exclusive Partnership with AutoCamp
Anti-Luxury Hotel Designs
Chopard Launches a New Hotel That Embodies Quiet Luxury
In-Hotel AI-Driven Workouts
Hyatt Regency Has Partnered with Future for a Unique Service
Elegant Global Travel Publications
Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Family-Friendly Hotel Accommodations
Hotel X Toronto x CYBEX Provides Family-Centric Luxury
Collaborative Pancake-Themed Streetwear
Holiday Inn Express x Mr. Eatwell Present a Custom Capsule
Collaborative Hotel Canvas Totes
W Hotels x Thomas Lélu Debut a Collection of Playful Accessories
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Hotel-Specific AI Management Systems
Lighthouse Has Introduced an AI-Powered Channel Manager
Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels
Estudio Carroll Designs the Xique Boutique Hotel
Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services
The Standard Hotel Offers the Inked Out Package to Guests
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Hotel-Inspired Home Fragrances
The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs
The Hoxton Charlottenburg Hotel Opens in Berlin
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Collaborative Music-Inspired Bar Menus
HIMKOK and Sony Music Norway Partnered for a New Menu
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Vintage Californian Hotels
The Hotel June Malibu Re-Opened in 2021 with a Truthful 1960s Theme
Award-Winning Toronto Hotels
Forbes Travel Guide Recognizes the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Vegetal Concrete Mexican Hotels
TAAC and Sara Skalli Created the Casa Yuma Hotel in Mexico
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts
Frida Esobedo Designs the New Boca de Agua in Mexico
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Apartment-Concept Boutique Hotels
Sonder at The Liberty Offers Modern Comfort in Toronto
Whimsical Urban Hotel Extensions
Neri&Hu Complete the Artyzen New Bund 31 Hotel Design
Contemporary Sleek Boutique Hotels
Vermilion Zhou Design Group Created the NI HAO Hotel
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Hotel Art Openings
Perrotin Gallery Will Open an Outpost in London's Claridge’s Hotel
Historical Mining Hotels
The Mining Exchange Hotel Fuses Old and New Charm
Whimsical Tranquil Holiday Hotels
The Two Bunch Palms Hotel is a Homey Oasis in the Desert
Centralized Metropolitan Hotels
The New York Hilton Midtown Offers Sweeping Views
Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Boasts a Series of Winter Festivities
Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels
Delek Tulum in Mexico Features Mayan-Rooted Wellness Rituals
Stylish Low-Alcohol LA Bars
STAY. Offers a Chic Night Out Without the Hangover
Design District Boutique Hotels
Studio Collective Designs the Hotel at the Moore in Miami
Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations
SO/Paris Gets a New Design with Annual Lobby Activations
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Classically Inspired Localized Hotels
Hotel Henrietta Features Warm Interiors and Vintage Art
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Vibrant Playful Boutique Hotels
The YOWIE Hotel is Launched by Shannon Maldonado in Philadelphia
Luxurious Resort Getaways
The Address Beach Resort in Dubai Offers Relaxing Treatments
Hospitality Neighborly Initiatives
Hotel Indigo Launches Neighborly Borrowing Program
Relaxed Luxurious Dynamic Hotels
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai is Sustainably Designed
Central Retro-Exterior Hotels
The Burrand is a Vibrant Boutique Hotel within Vancouver
Hotel Wellness Campaigns
Hyatt Hotels Launches 'Wellness at Hyatt' for International Yoga Day
Elegant Interior Hotel Designs
Tonen Lead the Interior Design of the Hotel Bella Grande
Simplistic Traditional Hotel Interiors
The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has a Modern Ryokan
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Custom Hospitality Solutions
Hudini Implements a Digital Interface for Royal Mansour Marrakech
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Tranquil Old-Charm Boutique Hotels
Somewhere Inn Expands with a 10-Room Location in Collingwood
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels
Gry Space and M Royce Architecture Create the kodō hotel
GHG-Reducing Hotels
Choice Hotels is Committed to Reducing its Eco Footprint through Various Means
Repurposed Metropolitan Landmarks
The Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a Former Police Headquarters
Serene Luxurious Hotel Spas
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Luxurious Six Senses Rome Hotel
Certified Eco-Friendly Hotels
CityBox Uses a 'Green Key Certification' to Ensure Hotel Standards
Women-Empowering Hotel Group Initiatives
Radisson Hotel Group Launched an Inaugural Diversity Week
Modernized Landmark Hotels
Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa Captures the Unique Charms of Budapest
Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels
Disneyland Resort Debuts the New Pixar Place Hotel
Renovated Luxe Resort Hotels
Tara Bernerd & Partners Redesigns the Tranquil Maroma Hotel
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Sustainable Hotel-Supporting Airlines
Jet2Holidays Offers a Certified Sustainable Hotel Package
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend