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The facade of Armani Hotel's crown jewel in Dubai. Photo: Armani Hotel Dubai
Dubai, the glittery flagship of the United Arab Emirates is hardly known for its restraint. And yet, Giorgio Armani, king of understatement, luxury and elegance, might very well be the perfect match for a place that defines itself by opulence. The fashion designer and lifestyle impresario's first hotel is a mini-Armani universe and a study in luxury in Dubai.
A hallway en route to Armani Lounge. Photo: Armani Hotel Dubai
The lobby of the Armani Hotel. Photo: Armani Hotel Dubai
The Ambassador's Suite -- luxury digs, indeed! Photo: Armani Hotel Dubai
Though this particular brand of luxury doesn't exactly come cheap -- rooms begin at about $750. Too far to travel? A second Armani Hotel is set to open in Milan next year and next up -- locations in Marrakech, Tokyo, New York, Shanghai and London. Perfect for the Armani aficionado. For now, I think I'll settle for an Armani chocolate-covered almond.
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Some things need to stay in the 1970's --- that wallpaper, or fabric, or whatever it is, is one of them.
ReplyMy comment, which was not published here, is that the hallway and lobby look grim and depressing, like something out of a nightmare. And you're correct: it's a kind of '70s wallpaper nightmare.
Yes, this pattern makes a person feel disoriented.
I actually think the hotel lobby looks chic and sophisticated. It's very mellow and laid back, two feelings I assume most people would want to feel when on vacation and arriving at a hotel. I like the illuminated hallway, although the pattern could grow quite annoying after awhile. Perhaps a different pattern against the light would suffice. The actual hotel room looks beautiful. I wish I could stay there.
INSTEAD OF DAILY DROOL....SHOULD BE LABELED DAILY HURL
ReplyPMtangxial....judging by your comments, you sound like a jerk.
ReplyI wonder if the toilet paper is Armani styled? Some things are very important you know.
ReplyProbably has that "high end spartan look" design on it.
WHO CARES ABOUT THIS PLACE , IF YOUR A RICH ARAB THEN OK , BUT US POOR AMERICANS DONT WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS PLACE , AND IF YOU GO THERE, U BETTER WATCH YOUR ASS
ReplyI install custom window treatments for a living. Look at that last picture and observe how the leather Roman shades hang. No visible cords to pull them up and down---indicates electric operation. I can tell you that each one costs (real cost) about 3 grand. Cost to Armani was probably around 6 grand. (custom work sells for at least DOUBLE its actual cost) . That means the 'shades' cost 30 grand for one room . Bottom line... would you shell out 30 grand for crapolla like that? You would??? Proof that too many people have more dollar bills (or Euros) in the bank than brain cells in their head. When it comes to any hotel, the only things that matter are, a comfy bed and a toilet that works. Everything else is for pleasing the tiny minds and gigantic egos of the rich and wanna be's. And by the way, the folks that will only stay in places like these are the ones that whine the loudest about taxes. Personally, I believe hotel rooms that cost more than $100 a night should be accompanied by an equal amount of tax. Same thing goes for all luxury items. Overpriced cars-boats-airplanes-etc. Instituting this kind of tax will raise a lot of money for the tax collectors. Oh yeah, those rich folks would cry like the babies they are, but they WILL still buy them. Taxes never remove ego.
ReplyI LOVE IT AND WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO GO THERE.
ReplyKind of reminds me of Donald Trumps Casino in Atlantic City in the late 80's - the carpet pattern confused your sense of direction so you could not exit easily
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