# Modern Curved Hotel Structures The W Hotel in Shanghai is Luxurious with City Views in Each Room By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-w-hotel References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/china/shanghai/hotels/w-shanghai) & [starwoodhotels](http://www.starwoodhotels.com/index.html) Global studio G.A Design and Melbourne-based Fabio Ongarato Design created the W Hotel in Shanghai, China, the latest luxurious hotel from the chain. Placed in the North Bund, an up-and-coming neighborhood, the new hotel is a staple for modern architecture in the area. The curvature of the building was created to allow sprawling city views from every guest room. With [light-filled atriums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-volga), [modern neon art installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube), metal accent walls and classic brickwork, the space is filled with multiple different design style to make up a unique travel experience. The high-end amenities include the famous [AWAY spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wulingshan-eye-stone-spring-spa), a gym, five dining options and a large pool with a surrounding deck bar. Each of the 374 guest rooms in the W Hotel offer comfortable furniture mixed with playful features to provide a high-quality stay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxurious Hotels:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating new, highly curated and personalized luxury hotel experiences. - **Modern Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in designing innovative, sustainable and visually striking architectural structures. - **High-end Amenities:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in developing cutting-edge amenities and facilities that enhance the guest experience and differentiate from competitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry by reimagining traditional hotel concepts and creating unique, immersive experiences for guests. - **Architectural Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design by pushing the boundaries of form, function, and sustainability in creating iconic structures. - **Spa and Wellness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the spa and wellness industry by developing innovative, personalized spa treatments and wellness programs that cater to individual needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Urban Hotel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artyzen-new-bund-31.md) - [Modern Functionalist-Style Tuscan Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-florence.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Riverside Scenic Calming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boatyard-hotel.md) - [City-Overlooking Tranquil Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellustar.md) - [Home-Comfort Muted Tonal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yingnflo.md) - [Contemporary Sleek Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ni-hao-hotel.md) - [U-Shaped Atrium Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-volga.md) - [Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanya-wellness-retreat.md)