# Herb-Focused Hotels The Herbalist Hotel Fuses Healing Herbs and Modern Design By Justin Lam | Published 2018-08-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbalist-hotel References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/20/amy-shao-herb-hotel-royal-college-of-art-london-graduate-interiors/) Amy Shao, a recent graduate of the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-hotel), has proposed a new conversion of a central London hospital, which would transform the former medical space into the unique Herbalist Hotel. Treating guests with herbs sprouting from the roof, ceiling, and walls, this new hotel aims to use the plants to treat Londoners suffering from stress-related illnesses. According to Shao, the Herbalist Hotel will allow patrons to "ease the tension of life by having fun and learning about herbs." The Herbalist Hotel will feature a collection of suites themed around different herbs and their respective health benefits -- for example a calming lavender room would help [improve sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms), while a eucalyptus room would nurse immune systems. The hotel would also give patrons a chance to visit a lab-like room where herbs can be cultivated indoors. Image Credit: Amy Shao ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Herb-themed Hospitality:** The incorporation of herbs in hotel design and experiences offers a unique way to promote wellness and relaxation for guests. - **Herbal Education Tourism:** Hotels offering educational experiences about herbs and their health benefits can attract guests interested in learning about natural remedies. - **Indoor Herb Cultivation:** Creating lab-like rooms within hotels for cultivating herbs indoors presents an opportunity to provide guests with fresh, herbal products for personal use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage herb-focused hotels to offer unique wellness experiences and attract health-conscious travelers. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the growing interest in herbal education by promoting hotels that offer knowledge about herbs and their health benefits. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can explore partnerships with herb-focused hotels to supply fresh herbs for indoor cultivation and meet the demand for herbal products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boutique Hotel Wellness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-hotel.md) - [Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanya-wellness-retreat.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Wellness Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-place1.md) - [Sustainable Heritage Evoked Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pilgrm-hotel.md) - [Immersive Hospitality Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotels-resorts-introduces-holistic-healing.md) - [Relaxing CBD-Positive Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-carlton-cbd.md) - [Contemporary Herbal Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plants-to-the-rescue.md) - [CBD-Infused Hotel Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remede-spa.md) - [Artfully Crafted Medina Riads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-riad-hotel.md)