Polonia Palace Hotel, Warsaw Poland

March 5th, 2012 1 Comment

On my recent trip back home, I have wandered inside what is the oldest hotel in Warsaw, Poland. Polonia Palace Hotel speaks traditionalism, glamor and class from the first glance. read more

Modern airport hotel – Hyatt Place Oklahoma City

February 16th, 2012 No Comments

On my recent trip to a job site in Oklahoma City, I stayed at a trusted brand of Hyatt Hotel near airport. Part for convenient, part for the design aesthetic. I remember seeing the install shots in an industry magazine a few years back, and I made a mental note to try and stay there in the future. read more

Boutique Hotels in Chicago – Raffaello Hotel

February 12th, 2012 No Comments

Chicago is a great place to visit year-round. Last weekend, I planned a surprise getaway to celebrate my husband’s birthday and find much needed creative inspiration. When we travel, we try to stay at smaller scale, neighborhood-feel hotels, which is why we picked Raffaello Hotel. read more

Various travel experiences

October 10th, 2011 No Comments

Forget Days Inn, and the Hamptons. Imagine trying something new, next time you and your family set out on an adventure. Depending on a risk and activity level, there are many accommodation and travel options out there, that you have never dreamed off. Or maybe you did. read more

Las Vegas Hotel Scene

September 25th, 2011 No Comments

Las Vegas is a city of over-stimulation and around the clock fun. Just as you thought that there is no possible way to fit another hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Boulevard, new sites emerge. Though first opened in the fall of 2009, The City Center is finally showing its glory. Both Aria Hotel and Casino as well as newly opened Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino drive the popularity numbers for this giant complex. read more

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport

June 28th, 2011 1 Comment

My work sends me all over the country. When I travel, I take the time to photograph and blog about hotels I stay at. Hospitality design is my greatest passion and hobby. Noticing trends, seeing where the industry is going, and reporting on these finding is what I try to do here. But I realized, I have been missing out on the opportunity to promote my own home city’s hotel industry as well as the influence that interior design has on public perception of the city. Hence, this post. read more

Hospitality Industry Rediscovering Social

June 6th, 2011 No Comments

Ever since the social media takeover of our personal and professional lives, the meaning of “social” has undergone a serious transformation. The paradox can be seen in coffee shops, where many individuals work or spend leisure time surrounded by strangers, physically alone yet “feeling” connected. In today’s world, social is about technology-driven interaction, stimulating activity rather than person-to-person pleasantry and discussion. read more