With modern design, often comes an austere or cold atmosphere- Ohtel in Wellington, New Zealand is taking mid-century modern design, 20th-century vintage design classics and has created a quirky, playful setting. Vintage furniture, ceramics and clocks from the 1950’s & 1960’s are scattered throughout adding accents to the retro-vibe. To add to the comfortable vibe, the owner used clocks from his personal collection that include Scandinavian and international names. It isn’t just the interior décor that reflects the modern style, but the exterior pops against the harbor side location.
Being that it’s located in the happening area, of New Zealand’s north island capitol- the boutique hotel needed to appeal to its hip clientele. Select rooms have large glass windows looking out to the marina and each room gives the picturesque Cliffside location a surprisingly urban feel. And nothing is trendier than staying in an eco-friendly hotel as well. Ohtel’s hot water is solar-powered, and its cleaning products are eco-friendly. The hotel also donates leftover soaps and food to a local shelter. Staff can call you a hybrid taxi for getting around town in enviro-friendly style. Smith hotels have created another gem in the world of boutique hotels!
Posted by Chelsea Latimer at 19 February, 2010
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