# Color-Blocked Caravansaries The Hi Matic Hotel is Efficient and Affordable By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-matic-hotel References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/hi-matic-hotel-makes-eco-efficiency-attractive-pics.html) & [hi-matic.net](http://www.hi-matic.net/en) Eco-efficient and affordable lodging can often lead travelers to some rather dodgy places to stay, but the Hi Matic Hotel will hopefully instigate a change for the better. This new accommodation project located in Paris is not only [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pilgrm-hotel), it is also very modern and well-maintained. Created by French designer Matali Crasset, in collaboration with Patrick Elouarghi and Philippe Chatelet, the Hi Matic Hotel is comprised of 42 [cabin-like rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuedriven-accommodations) that alter their function depending on the time of day. A cross between an urban hotel and a countryside bed and breakfast, the Hi Matic Hotel offers cozy spaces that have a happy, [colorblocked decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel). This hotel also serves organic food that solidifies it as eco-conscious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Lodging:** Design and build eco-friendly hotels and resorts that are affordable, modern, well-maintained, and offer organic food. - **Flexible Room Design:** Develop hotel rooms that can alter their function depending on the time of day to optimize space efficiency and guest comfort. - **Colorblocking Decor:** Integrate happy, colorblocking decor in hotel rooms to create a vibrant and unique guest experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity to revolutionize the hospitality industry by creating affordable, eco-friendly, well-designed hotels that prioritize guest comfort and experience. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to create unique room designs that incorporate innovative features, such as flexible furniture and colorblocking decor, to enhance guest experience and space efficiency. - **Organic Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to provide organic food and beverage options in hotels and resorts to meet the growing demand for sustainable and healthy food choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md) - [Earthy Tonal Coastal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylos-hotel.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-riomar.md) - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Branded Car-Powered Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpowered-hotel.md) - [Contemporary Sleek Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ni-hao-hotel.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md)