These days, traveling in style means booking a room at a hotel designed by your favorite fashion icon.
Missoni. Bulgari. Armani. DVF. Louis Vuitton. Oscar de la Renta. Ralph Lauren. Versace—it seems like every major fashion house has expanded into the hospitality business.
Some brands actually own hotel properties, while others have collaborated with existing hotels to design special rooms or suites.
LVMH, for example, opened Cheval Blanc in a former ski house in Courchevel "in response to considerable demand from LVMH’s clients who wish to discover unforgettable destinations while enjoying exceptional experiences," a representative for the brand told us.
We've selected 10 of our favorite fashion-branded hotels around the world.
The interior of the Bulgari Hotel in London was conceived by Bulgari's design team.
Rooms: 85
How much: Rooms start at $810 a night.
Perks: The hotel boasts a library, spa, nail salon, private screening salon, and conference space.
Source: Bulgari Hotels
The Palazzo Versace Hotel on Australia's Gold Coast is beloved by celebrities.
Rooms: 200 suites and 72 condominiums
How much: Rooms start at $370 a night.
Perks: The hotel has four restaurants, spa, lagoon pool, a Versace boutique, and an in-house salon run by Oscar Cullinan, who was named Australian hairdresser of the year.
Source: Palazzo Versace
Cheval Blanc at the French ski resort of Courchevel is owned by LVMH, and has Louis Vuitton and Dior stores inside.
Rooms: There are only 30 rooms.
How much: Rooms start around $880 a night.
Perks: There are six restaurants, great access to the French alps, and a pool with a waterfall in it.
Source: Cheval Blanc
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