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FAREWELL , FUSSY CHINA The Hotel Valencia in San Antonio , Texas , has brightly colored plates and serving dishes in Dorrego , its Argentinian-inspired steakhouse . Tan ceramic plates are juxtaposed with boldly painted ceramic bowls and miniature red cast-iron skillets alongside vintage glassware . The effect is a modern steakhouse that is clean , simple and fun , yet still elegant .
At the Hotel Valencia in San Antonio , Texas , bright ceramics are juxtaposed with vintage glassware -- fun , simple and still elegant .
Neutral ceramics and modern earthenware gives Po , at The
Warehouse Hotel in Singapore , a “ bespoke , local ” feel .
PUSH FOR AUTHENTICITY Guests want an authentic experience everywhere , and they want the natural environment to be reflected in the design , says chef-partner Willin Low of The Warehouse Hotel in Singapore , a member of Design Hotels Group . “ Today ’ s customers are savvy and well-traveled , and they appreciate design-led boutique hotels .” At Po , the hotel ’ s modern restaurant , neutral-toned ceramics and earthenwares are featured . “ Across many industries in Singapore we are definitely feeling the increased attention and desire for items that feel bespoke , local , craft and curated ,” Low says .
44 hotelsmag . com October 2017