# Teeny Boutique Hotels David Carter Designs the Interior of London's Smallest Hotel By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carter-londons-smallest-hotel References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/40-winks-the-micro-boutique-hotel.html) This is one super tiny hotel, the [smallest boutique hotel in London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-hotel), to be more specific. Interior designer David Carter created a rustically enchanting setting for people who love personable, small hotels. The hotel was originally used as a set for photo and video shoots, but is now considered a home away from home for those looking for a [unique slumber experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler). **Implications** - Today's restless consumer is seeking more than relaxation in a vacation, they're looking for a unique experience that will take them far from their own, familiar world. Thus, [niche hotels and attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hotel-at-the-moore) are opening their doors, boasting innovative and often strange gimmicks to attract consumers who are seeking a new kind of thrill. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Niche Hotels:** The trend of opening niche hotels is on the rise, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovations in hospitality industry. - **Personable Experience:** Consumer demand for a unique and personalized vacation experience presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry. - **Unconventional Attractions:** The trend of embracing unconventional and quirky attractions is increasing, paving the way for disruptive innovation in the tourism industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create disruptive innovations by opening niche hotels and focusing on delivering a personable experience to customers. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry has the opportunity for disruptive innovations by embracing unconventional and quirky attractions that cater to the demands of customers. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can innovate by exploring unconventional design concepts to create unique experiences and settings for hotels and inclusive resorts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eccentric Soho Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-brudnizki.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoxton.md) - [Intimate Artful Historic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hevresac-hotel.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Thin-Structured Indonesian Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pituroom.md) - [Tokyo-Inspired Contemporary Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunkhotel-cat-street.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon.md)