# Statue-Encircling Hotels Hotel Manta is Formed Around a Nude Statue By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-manta References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/09/08/tatzu-nishi-hotel-manta-havis-amanda-sculpture-fountain-helsinki/) & [hotelmanta.fi](http://www.hotelmanta.fi/) [Hotel Manta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans) is a unique single suite hotel that is built around a [nude statue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [One-Star Hotel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-hotel-riklin.md) - [Captivating Stilt-House Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast-1.md) - [Intimate Artful Historic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hevresac-hotel.md) - [Surrealist Story-Backed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler.md) - [Bali-Inspired European Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manon-les-suites.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Nature-Inspired Museum Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-sauna.md) - [Exotically Refurbished Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-hotel.md)