Hotel Manta is a unique single suite hotel that is built around a nude statue in the waterfront market square of the Finnish capital Helsinki. The bronze statue was sculpted by Finnish sculptor Ville Vallgren in 1906 -- it depicts a nude woman standing on seaweed and surrounded by sea lions and four water-spouting fish.
The 40-square-meter room was built so that the bed encompasses the sculpture -- it stands between the two pillows in such a way that her feet are positioned at sleeping guests' eye level. Constructed by local building firm Stara, Hotel Manta is supported by unfinished timber that lifts the suite -- which is painted black -- three meters to the appropriate level.
Steps lead up toe the suite, which includes entrance and storage areas, the main bedroom and its adjacent bathroom.
What's Driving This Trend
- Boutique Museum Hotels
- Opportunity for boutique hotels to create unique experiences by incorporating art or historical statues into their designs.
- Art-inspired Accommodations
- Increasing demand for accommodations that celebrate and showcase art, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in cultural experiences.
- Architectural Integration
- Growing trend of integrating architecture and sculptures to create visually striking and memorable hotel experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can embrace the trend by incorporating art and sculptures into hotel designs, enhancing the guest experience.
- Tourism
- Tourism industry can promote unique art-inspired accommodations as part of cultural tourism, attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences.
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate with hotels in creating art-inspired spaces that fuse architecture and sculptures.
