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Bring the holiday home with our edit of the best design hotel buys
Recapture that holiday feeling with our edit of the best hotel merchandise from the world’s most luxurious destinations
Whether you’re dreaming of your next trip abroad or simply don’t want the escape to end, this five-star edit of hotel-inspired homeware has you covered. Make like you’re sunning yourself on the water’s edge at Lake Como with a stripy parasol or swaddle yourself in a super-plush Ace Hotel dressing gown. And, if you still can’t shake the wanderlust, there’s always The Connaught’s hand-decorated cocktail glasses (designed to evoke the hotel’s legendary martini trolley) to soothe your soul.
‘Charger’ plate in ‘Multi’, Le Sireneuse Positano
Situated along the dazzling Amalfi Coast, Le Sireneuse Positano is an Italian hotel that exudes summer charm. To replicate its vibe, lay the table with Luke Edward Hall’s bone china charger plates. Each piece depicts a woman wearing a headdress of lemons for that trattoria feeling. Approx £185, emporiosirenuse.com
‘Pasta’ inflatable, Jumbo
Who hasn’t dreamed of floating in a large vat of Italian pasta? Well, you’re in luck, because the Jumbo has partnered with The Standard on a series of noodle-shaped inflatables. Think macaroni, shells, farfalle, rigatoni, lasagna, tortellini and ravioli. From approx £55, shopthestandard.com
‘Serape’ pillowcase set, Hotel San José
These vibrantly striped pillows can be found in the Courtyard King Suites of Hotel San José, a favourite among celebs including Lily Allen and Kelly Wearstler. Designed to evoke a ‘treehouse style life of leisure’, the hotel and its furnishings are quirky and comfy in equal measure. Approx £65 for two, sanjosehotelstore.com
‘Liquid soap’, Hôtel Costes
Extra long (and extra hot) showers are an indulgence most of us can only afford to take when on holiday. Sneak a piece of that spa-like feel into your bathroom with Costes’ energising body wash, which will leave you smelling like juniper and coriander seeds with hints of incense. Approx £30, hotelcostes.com
‘Mama Collection Face’ pizza plate, Mama Shelter
Steal a slice of the dolce vita with Mama Shelter’s pizza plates. Whether you’re dishing up dinner outdoors for friends or having a quiet meal in, the playful porcelain plates are perfect for large slices oozing with cheese or even whole pizzas. Approx £14, mamalovesyou.com
‘Ceramic penguin’, 21c
Bold, bright and a little bit bonkers, this ceramic penguin by 21c encapsulates that fun-loving feel you get when on holiday. Each penguin is a mini replica of the full-size plastic sculptures by Cracking Art Group, which can be found inside all of 21c Museum’s hotels. Approx £30, shopat21c.com
‘Iconic’ martini glasses set, The Connaught
Make like you’re sipping on cocktails in the Connaught’s iconic bar with the hotelier’s snazzy martini glasses. Each glass is hand-decorated to echo the design of the bar itself. Chink! Chink! £125, shop.the-connaught.co.uk
‘Tumbler’ set, Curio
Part of a wider collection by Claridge’s and the London-based glassware brand Curio, these hand-blown tumblers are designed to pay homage to the hotel’s rich heritage. Each colour – from the cool jade to the frosty blue and the peachy pink – reflects shades found within the hotel’s interiors. £190 for two, shop.claridges.co.uk
‘Toronto’ robe, Ace Hotel
If you’re not one for the traditional white robe (a magnet for all kinds of spillages) then this dressing gown is for you. Its deep front pockets, contrasting belt and rich olive green French terry are more smoking jacket than frumpy dressing gown. Approx £130, acehotel.com
‘Prêt-à-Portea’ china set, The Berkeley
Sugary sweet polka dots and geometric shapes line the edges of this quintessentially British tea set. Playfully named ‘Prêt-à-Portea’, the cups, saucers and teapot are a nod to patterned clothing collections seen in Spring/Summer 2023 collections. £325 for a teapot, jug and two cups and saucers, the-berkeley.co.uk
Incense burner, MQuan
Handmade in New York, this incense burner will transport you back to your vacation in a hot minute. Made from stone and painted with a zingy marigold hue, it recalls hazy days spent relaxing in the sun. Approx £110, hotelmagdalenastore.com
‘A Logo’ beach towel, Aman
Trips to the British seaside will never be the same again when you turn up with one of Aman’s signature towels. Each of the four colour options are inspired by the hotel’s glamorous destinations while the logo and border detailing add subtle branding. £314, shop.aman.com
‘Lost & Found’ bag, Kit Kemp
Whether you’re heading to the beach or to the office, Kit Kemp’s 100 per cent cotton ‘bag for life’ conveniently holds all your essentials. Plus, its nautical colours and stripey lines give any outfit a relaxed beachy look. £15, firmdalehotels.com
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