Hotels have the power and seduction
to change your life, at least for a while.
What do you remember?
By Rebecca Sherman
TRAVEL
EXTRAORDINARY
Scents — the smell of the room, the fragrance in the lobby, sharp limes
in the beach bar, jasmine and orange blossoms. History — cobbled
streets, thick plaster walls, and ornate carvings. Color — Mediterranean
blue, Aegean white, mustard, indigo, and fuchsia. We've gathered
eight recently unveiled hotels and one train carriage (designed by
Wes Anderson, no less) that lean heavily on design to tell their stories.
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