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If Walls Could Talk. Timothy Goodman's Mural for the Ace Hotel, New York.

San Francisco multidisciplinary designer Timothy Goodman was among a small group of artists asked to contribute to the mural project for the Ace Hotels.

The uber trendy hotel chain (whose rooms, I personally feel, look like college dorms) has locations in New York, Seattle, Portland and Palm Springs. Known for their appeal to the young and hip, the chain of hotels incorporates plenty of art, design, music and culture in their utilitarian-esque rooms and lobbies. They also have an association with the popular and fun Rudy Barbershops.

Timothy joined the ranks of other artists when he covered the walls of one smallish room in the latest Ace Hotel NYC location with 99 hand-drawn picture frames. Created with black paint markers and paint, he then filled them with images of facts, love, tidbits, items of interest and shout-outs to other folks to represent, in his own words, "the spontaneity and grit of the city."

above photographs by Mark Dye.

Below are examples of various wall murals by other artists in the Ace Hotel, New York:

Timothy Goodman:

Timothy's website
Timothy's blog

Another Hip Boutique Hotel In Paris: The BLC Design Hotel

One hardly needs an excuse to visit Paris with the plethora of fabulous chic hotels popping up there; Hotel Gabriel, Philipe Starck's Mama Shelter and now... The BLC design Hotel.

Nestled in a quiet street close to the Palais de la Femme and a few steps from the Place de la Bastille, is the newly renovated modern BLC Design Hotel. Take a stroll to appreciate this old, historic Parisian quarter, from Place des Vosges, to Notre Dame & Opera Bastille, the bars, restaurants, theatres and fashion boutiques in the surrounding area. The Gare de Lyon and Bercy are just a few metro stations from the hotel.

This modern property has recently been entirely renovated and equipped with contemporary & refined furniture and details. The boutique hotel offers 29 very white, contemporary and feminine rooms designed by Carole Picard (who also decorated the Color Design Hotel in Paris), with special lighting effects to create the perfect mood for memorable stays.

The hotel’s 29 white-on-white rooms are equipped not only with light-blocking window shades, but also a Night Cove, a combination lighting and sound system, that, based on a French hospital’s sleep research, promises to put you to sleep or wake you up gradually with special light and sound sequences that act on the body’s production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin.

Standard room:

On each floor is a large photo of an ordinary woman by photographer Lise Laura Batifol, with a detail from the photo (an eye, for example as shown above) blown up in each room on that particular floor.

Double room:

The only touch of color in the hotel comes from the Patrick Jouin Night Cove lamps (shown above), which give off orange or red light when it’s time to go to sleep and blue light when it’s time to wake up.

Each room is decorated with a very high level of comfort: individual air-conditioning, flat screen TV with satellite, direct dial telephone, internet connection, bathroom (bath or shower). The buffet breakfast is served in a particularly attractive setting.

Guests can also help themselves at any time to drinks on the honor system or fill one of the attractive water bottles provided for free at faucets dispensing the hotel’s own eco-friendly bubbly or flat water.

Some of the unusual and artful details:

Standard rates start at around 120 euros

BLC Hotel - PARIS
4, rue de Richard Lenoir , Paris, 75011
reservation@blcdesign-hotel-paris.com

all images courtesy of BLC Design Hotel and Hoosta Magazine

Other Posts On Hip Paris Hotels:

•Philipe Starck's Mama Shelter

•Hotel Gabriel Paris Marais (The "Detox" Hotel)

The House At Cannes: Modern Luxury In The South Of France

The House at Cannes opened its doors in October 2008, the newest addition to the award winning The House at.. series of exclusive boutique retreats. The height of elegance and state-of-the-art design finds a natural home overlooking the Bay of Cannes in one of the world's most glamorous destinations.

In the heart of the city's beautiful Historic Conservation District, the 200 year old villa has been restored and renovated to the highest specifications, with bespoke touches inside and out. The villa, with its creamy facade and imposing entrance, sits regally in mature gardens of palm trees and scented blooms, with an impressive vista to the sea and is a mere ten minute walk to the famous Croisette and the Palais des Festivals.

The House at Cannes is the premier choice as a film location, venue for fashion shows, gala parties, conferences and product launches. As a holiday retreat, it offers the best in modern luxury, with every need catered to individual taste for an unforgettable holiday on the Cote D'Azur.

The House sleeps up to ten people in its five en-suite bedrooms, each with bespoke cabinets designed and built by Jason Maclean of Maclean Interiors and Yusef Haniffa.

Design is a key element of the House and we are delighted to be working again with British Fashion House Eley Kishimoto, who have developed one off screen prints and wallpapers exclusively for The House at Cannes.

Select areas of each wardrobe are lined with specially designed Eley Kishimoto prints, giving each room its own signature style.

All beds are dressed with fresh linen from The White Company, one of Britain's finest purveyors of luxury linen and accessories. With Sisal and wool flooring by Alternative Flooring, a leading supplier and specialist in design-led natural floors.

The House's living areas are the essence of comfort and style with a 10 seat tuft time sofa and a fully equipped kitchen and dining areas.

The bathrooms are the epitome of functional elegance, the best of British and Irish designers producing bathroom products under the moniker UsTogether have fitted the master bathroom with their ultra modern bathroom concept, the Ebb bathroom. The strikingly visual, flowing, structure of Ebb is akin to a floating ribbon linking each bathroom fixture.

The House at Cannes is proud to be the first property in the world to provide guests with this special bathing experience. (See a post on UsTogether and all their bathroom collections here)

All bathrooms are fully stocked with plush towels from The White Company as well as complimentary Kiehl's cleansing products and fitted with Vola and Boffi fixtures, including their innovative "pipe shower". This is a House for the discerning guest, with an appreciation for design and exceptional function.

The House at Cannes boasts a fifteen person screening room with a large flat screen TV and a working bar, as perfect for a private industry screening as a cozy night in.

For outdoor relaxation, barbecue and entertaining, the tiered gardens provide a refreshing outdoor setting surrounded by tropical palms and grasses and enclosed in natural bamboo fencing.

The kidney shaped pool and jacuzzi are intricately lined with exclusive flash print mosaic tiles from Eley Kishimoto in black and white and is fitted with an alarm for safety of younger guests.

Cannes-Mandelieu and Nice international airports are within 30 minutes from The House at Cannes. Alternatively, helicopters can be set at the rear of the Palais des Festivals.

Design and build:
Jason Maclean (Maclean Bespoke Interiors) / Yusef Haniffa (Hanridge Services)