Hotels that are biophilic, or connect with nature, are becoming a big trend globally. These hotels often have features such as reclaimed materials, indigenous plants, and elements that bring the outdoors inside. This provides guests with a break from their concrete jungle surroundings. These hotels are great because of their unique nature-influenced structures, accommodations, and common areas.
The Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp is a high-end retreat in a 13th-century monastery known for its Michelin-rated 1238 Restaurant. The restaurant is a conservatory that is filled with natural light and greenery. The retreat also employs sustainable materials like wood, stone, and glass, and many modern health spa treatments use herbs and other natural ingredients.
Hotel Indigo Vienna - Naschmarkt, an IHG Hotel, Austria
Hotel Indigo Vienna – Naschmarkt is a hotel with a garden theme located in the Margareten district just outside the city center. The property has a lush terrace, courtyard, and rooftop, and the restaurant features hanging greenery, potted plants, and forest-hued tile. Rooms have botanical accents as well.
Shangri-La Singapore, Singapore
Singapore's Shangri-La hotel is a nature-lovers paradise, with over 110 different types of plants spread throughout the property. The atrium and nature-inspired rooms in the Garden Wing provide the perfect urban sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate.
Rosewood São Paulo, Brazil
The Rosewood Sao Paulo hotel is entirely constructed from locally sourced, reclaimed, and recycled materials, rising 328 feet into the sky. It is covered in Brazilian wood and 10,000 trees and was designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel. The hotel has Philippe Starck-designed rooms and ongoing sustainability efforts.
Saint James Paris, France
The hotel is situated on landscaped grounds with biophilic elements, such as plants and flowers, throughout the property. The rooms are individually decorated, and many offer views of the gardens. The lobby features a gorgeous grand marble desk and vine-embossed backdrop.