# Modern Cycladic Seaside Retreats The Mystique Hotel in Santorini Boasts a Muted Color Palette By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mystique-hotel References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/mystique-a-modern-retreat-hotel-overlooking-the-aegean-sea/?utm_source=feedly&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+design-milk+%28Design+Milk%29&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [mystique.gr](https://mystique.gr/) The Mystique hotel is located in Santorini, Greece. It is a modern retreat hotel that overlooks the Aegean Sea. Architect Mary Kavagia and interior designer Frank Lefebvre collaboratively created the hotel to harness the [calming effects of muted color palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azzurra) and [traditional Cycladic architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-an-olive-grove). The hotel boasts panoramic views of the active volcano and the Aegean sea with 42 villas and suites carved into the Caldera cliffs of Oia. The building features gentle curves and sculpted arches that blend into the calming color of the floors to evoke a sense of regional charm. Natural materials are coupled with the latest technology to establish an unforgettable hotel experience. The largest suite, dubbed the Holistic Villa, is located at the highest point of the Mystique hotel. Image Credit: Mystique ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cycladic Architecture Reinvention:** As more traditional resorts embrace innovative design in structures and colors, new opportunities exist for architects and interior designers to rethink the way people interact with landscapes. - **Natural Materials & Technology Fusion:** The combination of natural materials such as stones & fabric with state-of-the-art tech elements such as room automation, AI, and chatbots, offers ample opportunities to create visually stunning and unique hotels. - **Sustainability-driven Hospitality:** Innovative Eco-friendly and green practices from energy efficiency, water preservation, and waste management to gift bags and socially responsible activities, offer opportunities to reduce environmental impact while enhancing guest experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality Industry:** Innovative designs and amenities within the hospitality space are great opportunities for hotel companies to stand out from the competition and create unforgettable experiences. - **Architecture & Design Industry:** As guests demand more memorable experiences and eco-friendly features, the hotel architecture and design industries need to create innovative solutions that combine stunning aesthetics with modern and sustainable stay experiences. - **Eco-tourism Industry:** Incorporating sustainability and environmentally conscious designs into existing or new hotels can effectively target the growing market of eco-tourism, enhance the guest experience and maintain the natural beauty of destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Coastal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylos-hotel.md) - [Greece-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-palm.md) - [Stylish Modern Contemporary Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pnos-tinos.md) - [Textural Greek Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwand-house.md) - [Greek Island Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundari-resort.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-riomar.md) - [Industrial Intimate Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mona-athens.md) - [Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos-ericeira.md)