# Collaborative Artist Hotels Torel Avant Garde Hotel in Portugal is Stylish and Comfortable By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torel-avant-garde References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/portugal/porto/hotels/torel-avant-garde) & [torelavantgarde](http://www.torelavantgarde.com/hotel-overview.html) The Torel Avant Garde Hotel is located in the middle of Porto, Portugal's bustling city. The hotel pulls inspiration from [local arts and crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-hotel), using graffiti artist Frederico Draw, visual artist Jorge Curval, Sculptor Paulo Neves and 13 other creatives all hired by interior designer Isabel Sa Noqueria. The lobby features a [flower room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-bem), with artificial flower blossoms covering all of the walls and the ceiling, as well as a luxurious seating area and a rustic bar that suits the rest of the hotel's design aesthetic. The 47 guestrooms are all different, featuring [hand-crafted furniture and local art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numu-boutique-hotel). There is a small spa hidden on the lower level, offering guests high-end amenities. The Torel Avant Garde Hotel is available for booking online now, for a unique and comfortable travel experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate on unique and visually appealing hotel concepts. - **Artistic Hotel Experiences:** Growing trend of hotels incorporating local arts and crafts into their design to create innovative and immersive guest experiences. - **Boutique Hotel Boom:** Increasing demand for boutique hotels that offer personalized and one-of-a-kind accommodations for travelers seeking unique stays. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Potential for disrupted hotel experiences that merge art and design to create memorable and Instagrammable stays. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to partner with artists and craftsmen to create bespoke and visually striking hotel environments. - **Travel:** Growing market of travelers seeking authentic and culturally rich experiences through staying in artistic and design-focused hotels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Artist-Centric Hotel Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-belmar-costa-rica.md) - [Revitalized Retro Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel.md) - [17th-Century Converted Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locke-de-santa-joana.md) - [Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos-ericeira.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Elevated Urban Luxe Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulso-hotel.md) - [Hybrid Culturally Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-and-spanish-design.md) - [Saturated Tonal Maximalist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locke-hotel.md)