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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Hotel Lobbies So Cool, You Won't Want to Check Into Your Room

We don't know if it's the dramatic views or outstanding design, but either way, we'd be happy to just hang out in the lobbies of these Gold List hotels for the rest of our lives.








Four Seasons Gresham Palace in Budapest, Hungary


Located at the foot of the Chain Bridge on the Pest side of the Danube, this Art Nouveau–Secessionist building features mosaics, stained glass, and ironwork.
 
  

Primeland Resort Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia


The rustic-chic eco lodge, located south of Meadows of Dan, features a brick and wood-paneled lobby overlooking sprawling green vistas.
 
   

Four Seasons Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica


The resort's nature-inspired design is reflected in its dramatic lobby, which features local lava rock, wood, clay tile, and imported marble.
 

Westin Riverfrint Resort & Spa in Avon, Colorado


This LEED Silver–certified resort is finished simply in stone and glass, and is "not too over-the-top," according to our readers. Can't say the same about those stunning views from the lobby, though.
 
   

21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Arkansas


The lobby, like the rest of the museum-hotel, is both elegant and modern, with high ceilings, cool tones, polished concrete floors, and touches of artwork. The integration of natural light is a central focus throughout the 100,000 square foot property.
 
   

St. Regis in New York, New York


This 18-story Beaux Arts landmark off Fifth Avenue is nothing short of opulent. Just look at that crystal chandelier, frescoes, gold gilt ceilings, and Louis XV furniture.
 
   

Le Sireunuse Positani Hotel in Amalfi, Italy


This stunning hotel, located on the Amalfi Coast, features distinctive Moorish Baroque design elements. Its lobby boasts whitewashed walls, glazed turquoise tiles, and domed ceilings.
 
   

Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada


A 87-foot-long, 3,700-pound sculpture of the Colorado River is suspended behind the check-in desk inside the Aria lobby. Though the lobby's sparkling, gold-illuminated veneer might distract you from even noticing it.
 
From CondeNastTraveler.com/ Posted by Mags

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