by J. Reynolds, oyster.com
We’re all about a funky hotel or two, but some of the coziest spots are those with shabby-chic decor -- just homey enough to be comforting, while still packing in a lot of style. Shabby-chic hotel design is a study in the art of textural contrasts: vintage leather, velvet furniture, deliberately faded rugs, woods, and rich prints all add to the look. And when shabby-chic is done well, the end result is impressively style-conscious, yet more livable than some, shall we say more modern, spots we've visited. So today we’re giving a photo tour of our favorite hotels that have the shabby-chic vibe down pat. Get inspired — and get the look
JAKE'S, JAMAICA
With just 30 boho cottages in secluded Treasure Beach, Jake's is one of the quaintest boutique hotels in Jamaica. Guests come to unplug -- there's no phone, Internet, or TV in the cottages. But there is plenty of shabby-chic decor: canopied beds, colored glass, rustic wooden decor, you name it. The property feels like it was plucked out of a hippie artist's utopia of the 70's and filled with well to do New Yorkers and Brits fresh off of their JetBlue and British Air flights. Guests don breezy linen tunics from boutiques back home and peep through designer sunglasses while they sip fresh-squeezed juice next to the sea.
HOTEL DANIEL, PARIS
Hotel Daniel is an elegant boutique located between the Champs Elysees and Rue du Fauburg Saint-Honore, two of the most famous streets in Paris. With an abundance of silks, rich fabrics, furniture from around the globe, and hand-painted wallpaper on walls adorned with quaint china, this small property has shabby-chic charm to spare. The rooms are decent-sized for Paris, and come with great amenities including luxurious bathrooms with big soaking tubs and striking antiques. The restaurant is outstanding (but expensive) and service is top-notch.
ONE&ONLY PALMILLA, LOS CABOS
The One&Only Palmilla is easily one of the most luxurious resorts not only in Cabo, but in Mexico. Every single feature here has an upscale touch to it, from the exclusive spa, to the wonderful cuisine, to the beautiful pools - and certainly the rooms are nothing less than lavish, with gorgeous shabby-chic decor to boot. We love the wrought-iron detail, the massive four-poster beds, and the airy, open floorplans.
THE GREENWICH HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY
This virtually flawless 88-room TriBeCa hotel (opened in 2008 by Robert de Niro, among others) features shabby-chic decor throughout, with emphasis on the "chic." Meticulously chosen leather settees, Moroccan tiles, Oriental rugs, and artwork are all placed in rooms constructed of reclaimed woods, hand-applied stucco, and hand-crafted tiles, so they feel more like an old Italian apartment than a New York hotel room. A hand-chosen selection of books, including several newly released art and photo books, fill the shelves of each room. Add in a peaceful underground pool, Shibui Spa, and the homestyle Italian Locanda Verde restaurant, and its hard to find a better hotel in all of Manhattan.