Over-styled, flashy hotels make your head spin? If so, check out this list of the 13 best minimalist hotels! You will find places around the world that will soothe your senses with a simple design and satisfy even the most demanding taste for excellent detail.
13. The Pod Singapore – Boutique Capsule Hotel With A 5-Star Hotel Feel
The Pod Boutique Capsule Hotel
You might not necessarily associate capsule hotels with luxury, but the Pod Singapore will change your mind.
With a clean, minimalist design, marble sinks, and lush sateen bedding, this boutique hotel makes up the scarce space with a touch of indulgence.
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12. Anemolia Villa – Traditional Japanese Inn With Modern Remake
Anemolia Villa, Megalochori
When traditional Greek architecture meets modern design, a minimalist masterpiece is born. Anemolia Villa is a whitewashed stone building brought to life by contemporary lighting and designer furniture, creating a peaceful holiday space.
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11. The Beaumont Hotel – Stay In Minimalist ROOM Sculpture By Antony Gormley
The Beaumont Hotel
The Beaumont Hotel boasts a unique hotel suite in London. Designed in 2014 by Antony Gormley, the Gormley Suite is an out-worldly-looking bedroom with only dark wooden walls and a levitating bed.
This one is for real minimalism connoisseurs. The room is almost perfectly soundproof, so you can expect aural and visual minimalism.
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10. Pedras Salgadas – Forest Huts Reinvented With Minimalist Twist
Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park
These eco huts in Portugal are unlike anything you’ve seen before. The ultra-modern cuboid structures at Pedras Salgadas fit surprisingly well with the beautiful forest setting, exposing you to the beauty of the surroundings in the most unexpected ways.
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9. Atelier Sul Mare – Italian Design Concept Combining A Hotel And An Art Gallery
Atelier Sul Mare
With rooms pushing the boundaries of traditional hotel art, Atelier Sul Mare is certainly not a place for everyone.
You might find yourself staying in an all-aluminum room, a clay cave, or a completely black bedroom, but whichever one it is, it will be quite an experience. Each art room was designed by a different artist and carried unique meanings and stories.
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8. Distrito Capital – Minimalist Oasis In Busy Mexico City
Distrito Capital, Mexico City
Set on the 28th floor of the Mexico City skyscraper, Distrito Capital promises an incredible panorama of the city.
The interiors, however, are no less attractive. They feature sculptures by Thomas Glassford and designer furniture made from raw materials and dark tones.
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7. Kirini Hotel Santorini – Greek Hotel Inspired By Local Cycladic Architecture
Kirini Hotel Santorini
Kirini Hotel Santorini is all whites and blues, creating the ultimate seaside space.
The hotel was inspired by Cycladic architecture on the island and maintained an almost entirely white aesthetic.
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6. 9 Hours Capsule Hotel – Japanese Capsule Hotel That Only Lets You Stay 9 Hours
9h nine hours
9 Hours Capsule Hotel might be the most pragmatic approach to the hotel industry in history.
They decided that all you need for sleeping and showering is 9 hours, so that’s precisely how long you get your capsule bedroom!
Yet, despite (or perhaps because of) the practicality of the owners, 9 Hours is an aesthetic achievement. Its dystopian feel is accentuated by its all-white interiors, obsessive symmetry, and ever-present LED light.
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5. Amanemu – Wooden Villas Inspired By Traditional Japanese Architecture
Amanemu
The Amanemu villas are made with stone, wood, and bamboo. They emphasize tasteful minimalism and a close connection to nature.
The high-tech villas combine ultra-modern style with influences from traditional village houses to create a relaxing space among nature.
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4. Fujiya Ginzan – Traditional Japanese Inn With Modern Remake
Fujiya Ginzan
This 350-year-old inn has been revamped to meet current needs, keeping the traditional Japanese minimalist aesthetic.
The main element in all of Fujiya Ginzan’s interiors is the skillful use of light and space to achieve harmony and tranquility.
The onsen (hot spring) baths are the highlight here. The almost transparent stained glass and delicate bamboo screens create a healing, soft light perfect for a bath session.
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3. The New Monte Rosa Hut – Aluminium Mountain Hut In The Swiss Alps
Monte Rosa Hütte
Being self-sufficient for water and electricity, The New Monte Rosa Hut is an outstanding example of eco-design.
Apart from its sustainability, the minimalist glass and aluminum structure creates a unique sight in the mountain landscape. Furthermore, the minimalist design perfectly fits the desolate snow desert surrounding it!
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2. Null Stern Hotel – Zero Star Art Hotel Which Is All About You
Null Stern Hotel
As a comment on the popular over-styled hotels, artists Frank and Patrik Riklin created a hotel space in a Swiss bunker that was as basic as possible.
Instead of flashy interiors, Null Stern Hotel offered 24-hour butler service because "the only star is you".
Unfortunately, this minimalist treat is no longer operating, but if the brothers ever start a new project, you'll definitely read about it here!
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1. Juvet Landscape Hotel – Hotel Decorated With Nature Views
Juvet Landskapshotell
At Juvet Landscape Hotel, the beautiful nature of the Norwegian wilderness plays a leading role.
The hotel is part of the recent movement toward landscape hotels, which feature architecture that highlights the surroundings instead of concealing them. The simple glass and metal huts invite views into the bedrooms, creating an almost fully immersive experience.
Interestingly, the Juvet Landscape Hotel was the shooting location for the sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. If you're a film fan, you should check out this list of movie hotels you can stay at.
