Danielle Demetriou is a British writer and editor who moved from London to Japan in 2007. She writes about design, architecture and culture (for newspapers, magazines and books) and lives in an old machiya townhouse in Kyoto.
debut for the hotel brand, fuses a medley of inspirations to create a serenely escapist modern wellness retreat in the Higashiyama district of the ancient city. Playful, organic, biophilic and sustainable were the key themes when developing the airy new-build property, which is home to 81 rooms and suites that boast mindfully layered interiors by Singapore’s Blink Design Group.
The playful tone continues in the elevator, where organically shaped mirrors showcase animal etchings. Lining the upper corridors is a fox head crafted from recycled washi paper. Guests can illuminate the fox’s whiskers or eyes at the flick of a button to reflect their occupancy. Meanwhile, the hotel’s signature scent lingers in the air – a warm medley of Japanese woods with a touch of citrus crafted by Tomoko Saito Aromatique Studio.
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