If there’s any American design movement that appeals across the generations, it’s got to be midcentury modern — an evocative retro style that left its mark on everything from architecture and furnishings to graphic design during the period between the early 1930s and the mid-1960s. Here is a lineup of the best midcentury modern hotels.
With modernism and Bauhaus influences, midcentury modern design is easy to recognize when you see it — think minimalist and streamlined furnishings, glass everywhere, artsy and airy lighting fixtures, and strategic use of color — and you’ve got an idea of the key elements.
Ready to be cocooned in soothing midcentury modern hotel aesthetics everywhere from the shores of the Black Sea in the country of Georgia to Florida or Hawaii? We’ve got you covered below.
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Le Méridien, Indianapolis
Design aficionados in search of a stylish midcentury modern hotel stay in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, along with convention goers visiting nearby Indiana Convention Center, are among the guests at Le Méridien, Indianapolis.
Housed inside a 1928 building on the National Historic Register, this stunning building underwent $13 million in upgrades to become one of the city’s most buzzworthy hotels. The property weaves in stunning art, references to Indianapolis’ racing roots, and Le Méridien’s signature European flair into its public spaces and 100 guest rooms and suites.
Abundant wood and metal touches round out the midcentury modern design and contemporary aesthetics. And onsite lounge, The Barrel Bar, houses one of the city’s most notable craft cocktail programs, where sipping a barrel-aged old-fashioned is a must.
The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Honolulu
Less than 10-minutes by foot from Waikiki Beach, The Laylow Waikiki, Autograph Collection strikes the right note of retro Hawaii aesthetics, whisking guests back to an ambience of circa-1960s Honolulu glamour in a fun-loving environment.
Enjoy the clean lines of the swimming pool while lounging on partially submerged lounge chairs atop a shallow deck in the water. And chill out with sunset cocktails around the fire pits flickering in the hotel’s atmospheric, open-air rooftop lounge — which features a café, restaurant, and bar.
In the rooms, custom-made furnishings with sleek midcentury modern style pair with bold pops of color and retro wallpaper to complete the look.
The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Located in the stylish downtown Rosemary District in the Gulf Coast Florida city of Sarasota, this 89-room boutique property could just have easily been plucked from Miami Beach, with striking midcentury and modernist angles.
Make The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel an art-focused base for exploring Sarasota’s other treasures, including The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Sarasota Art Museum, and sublime Gulf beaches along Longboat Key and Lido Key.
The property has a gorgeous pool and excellent onsite spots, Wink Wink Food & Drink and Wink Wink Pool Bar, that recall a midcentury beachside vibes with funky earth tones.
Le Méridien Batumi
Home to the Caucasus Mountains, Black Sea beaches, and an outsized reputation for good wine (and even better hospitality), the tiny country of Georgia is a perfect place for visitors. And if you want to experience a sublime Black Sea setting in style, look no further than Le Méridien Batumi, located in the southern reaches of the country in Georgia’s second-largest city.
This midcentury modern hotel’s design sense pulls heavily from a French sensibility and bold patterns and lines. As you arrive in the city, it’s impossible to miss the hotel’s particularly eye-catching tower, crowned with a panoramic wheel.
Indoor and outdoor pools make year-round swimming possible here, and the impeccably-designed rooms and suites offer sweeping views of the Black Sea.
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