# Detail-Specific Hotels From All-Glass Hotels in Barcelona to Oil Drum Pools in Cancun By Rafael Srur Guarilha | Published 2009-02-11 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/most-stylish-hotel-design-its-all-about-the-details References: [men.style](http://men.style.com/theupgrader/living/features/ms_hotel_details/slideshow/020409HOTEL?loop=0&slideshowId=slideshow53540&iphoto=0&nphoto=22&play=false) In Barcelona, there is a hotel where doors, walls, floors and bathrooms all made of glass. There are no televisions, phones, or radios because guests are supposed to mind the ceiling. In Cancun, there is a hotel where everything is basic, from the [poured-concrete walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delek-tulum) to the oil-drum swimming pool. At Le Bellechasse in Paris, a room designed by [fashion designer Christian Lacroix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-suite), features life-size patterns of Victorian-era gents and butterflies. There are [cutting-edge Japanese electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunkhotel-cat-street) operated from the bathtub plus a stunning view from Tokyo in another hotel. Another destination features a beautiful Marcel Wanders staircase, featuring the same abstract floral pattern used elsewhere in a recently opened hotel, the Mondrian South Beach in Florida. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Detail-specific Hotels:** The rise of hotels that offer unique and intricate design details, such as all-glass structures and life-size patterns. - **Basic Concept Hotels:** Hotels that embrace a minimalist approach with basic amenities and simple design choices, like poured-concrete walls and oil-drum swimming pools. - **Cutting-edge Technology Hotels:** Hotels that incorporate advanced technology, like Japanese electronics and captivating views, to enhance guest experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to create detail-specific hotels with unique and immersive design elements. - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can cater to the demand for basic concept hotels by providing efficient and cost-effective construction solutions. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can tap into the trend of cutting-edge technology hotels by developing innovative and interactive guest experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md) - [Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-shangri-la.md) - [Surrealist Story-Backed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler.md) - [Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-bem.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-riomar.md) - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md)