Luxury hotels in a class of their own: The most spectacular lobbies in the world!

Luxury hotels in a class of their own: The most spectacular lobbies in the world!

In the heart of the hotel landscape there are always exciting new developments that make you sit up and take notice. Innovative and architecturally impressive hotels are particularly noticeable in the luxury segment. A look at some of the most notable new hotels and their quirky lobbies shows that these places are not just places to stay, but also artfully designed experiences.

So that opens it up Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, which opened its doors in 2023 and immediately became the city's landmark. The lobby is dedicated to the element of water and is decorated with an impressive 11.5 meter high sculpture called “Droplets”, which symbolizes raindrops in the desert. The spectacular design includes eye-catching cloudburst-shaped lights and teardrop-shaped pendant lights that amaze visitors.

A new chapter in Dubai

Another highlight from the metropolis of Dubai is the first city hotel Langham Hospitality Group. This luxurious development will be built in the Burj Khalifa district and will include a five-star hotel as well as serviced apartments. With an investment volume of USD 273 million, the project will comprise a total of 438 units and is intended to set a new level of elegance in the Emirati luxury segment.

But Dubai not only has the top position in the luxury hotel sector, international culinary delights are also very important, such as the 15 restaurants in the Atlantis The Royal, which offer culinary diversity and also have a 90-meter-long infinity pool on the 22nd floor.

A touch of history in Cologne

The look at the international hotel pearls would not be complete without this Qvest Hideaway in Cologne. This exquisite hotel is housed in a neo-Gothic building from 1897 that previously served as Cologne's city archives. The lobby is a successful mix of historical architecture and modern design, presented with ribbed vaults and stylish furniture from design greats such as Mies van der Rohe and Eames. Here the lobby becomes a gallery for contemporary art and photography – a real highlight for art lovers!

This is another eye-catcher among the new luxury hotels Al Bustan Palace in Oman. It combines Arabic elegance with modern luxury and boasts an impressive dome height of 38 meters. With integrated fountains and water features as well as artistic Islamic geometric patterns, this hotel offers guests a special sensory experience.

A selection of the best hotels worldwide

Likewise, the finalists for the first MICHELIN Architecture & Design Award are in line with the new trends. The fights among the five selected hotels Atlantis The Royal for the title and would like to prevail against spectacular candidates, all of whom impress with their extraordinary architecture.

• Atlantis The Royal, Dubai – Sechs miteinander verbundene Türme
• Shebara Resort, Saudi-Arabien – Umweltbewusste Überwasservillen
• Rosewood São Paulo, Brasilien – Vertikaler Wald mit regionalen Materialien
• Benesse House, Japan – Museumshotel mit minimalistischer Gestaltung
• Villa Nai 3.3, Kroatien – Eco-Luxusunterkunft mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit

The winner will be announced on October 8th and anticipation is great. One thing is certain: the world of luxury hotels has many more surprises waiting to be discovered.