# Refurbished Accommodation Hotels add a contemporary spin to vintage aesthetics to stand apart. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Sep 10, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/refurbished-retro ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Refurbished Accommodation trend? **Refurbished Accommodation:** Adding a sense of nostalgia, hotels are reviving retro aesthetics to maintain an element of familiarity. Breathing new life into vintage goods and outdated decor through contemporary touches, these hotels are allowing travelers to reminisce about styles of the past without having to sacrifice the ease of modern amenities. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 29, 2013 to Sep 9, 2014 - Published: Sep 10, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Refurbished Accommodation trend ### Retro aesthetics Hotels are reviving retro aesthetics to maintain an element of familiarity. ### Artistic & Eclectic design Hotels are using artistic and eclectic design in public spaces to create a playful atmosphere. ### Revitalizing abandoned spaces Hotels are revitalizing abandoned spaces and adopting a new identity as part of their brand strategy. ## What the Refurbished Accommodation trend means for industry ### For Interior Design Interior designers can help hotels revive diverse and nostalgic aesthetics to their lobbies and rooms. ### For Hospitality Hotel chains and independent hotels can refresh their brand identity strategy by modernizing their physical spaces. ### For Architecture & Construction Construction and architecture firms share a common bond with hotels in revitalizing abandoned buildings. ## Trend signals for Refurbished Accommodation Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 71%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Refurbished Accommodation trend 4 featured examples from Nov 29, 2013 to Sep 9, 2014. - [Revived Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verb-hotel): The Verb Hotel in Boston Embraces Counter-Cultural Art and Music (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry has the opportunity to embrace counter-cultural art and music to attract guests seeking an authentic and unique experience. - [Stylish Pod Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qbic-hotel): The Qbic Hotel by Blacksheep is Made for Budget Savvy Travellers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Hotels and other forms of accommodations can adopt new designs and practices in order to attract budget-conscious travelers and enhance the overall guest experience. - [Colorful Hotel Lobbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-hotel-lobbies): The 25hours Hotel Zurich West is as Eclectic and Artistic as It is Vibrant (Category: Art & Design) Implication: By incorporating artistic and retro elements in hotel lobbies, the hospitality industry can differentiate its offerings and attract customers looking for distinct experiences. - [Streamlined MOD Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayerischer-hof-hotel): The Bayerischer Hof Hotel Highlights Curvilinear Design Accents (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Integrating curvilinear design principles in architectural projects can reinvent traditional spaces and create visually captivating structures. ## Recent trend clusters - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) - [Portable Power](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-power1) (Tech) - [Creatine Formats](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/creatine-formats) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)