The PANTONE Hotel In Brussels Offers Colorful Accommodations (UPDATED).

The PANTONE HOTEL in the city of Brussels has opened. It's part of the new PANTONE UNIVERSE, an expanding line of colorful, design-driven products to touch and tempt consumers.





Described as a “hotel of colors”, the hotel consists of clean, simple, room layouts that use color to punctuate and define the rooms and common areas.




above three photos courtesy of Rhodes

The hotel also features many of the various PANTONE products about which I have blogged. Products such as their colorful iconic mugs by W2, PANTONE Kitchenware Collection by Typhoon, Seletti's PANTONE metal folding chairs and storage boxes, PANTONE stationery by Alpa, Seavees 09/63 PANTONE Sneaker Collection and the Sonia Spencer PANTONE Accessories Collection (jewelry, cufflinks and keychains).



above photo courtesy of Angel Of Harlem

Designed by Michel Penneman and Oliver Hannaert, The PANTONE HOTEL in Brussels showcases the color of emotion with a distinctive hue on each guest floor. From vivid to subdued, for business or leisure, the unique boutique hotel can suit your savvy palette and colorful imagination. The guest rooms also feature unique photography by esteemed Belgian photographer Victor Levy.



Guests enjoy state-of-the-art accommodations, distinctively chosen at reception to compliment their mood. Luxurious beds, inviting pillows, LCD TVs, and central A/C with individual controls are standard. Many of the rooms are illuminated with unparalleled views of Brussels as well.



Amenities



•THE PANTONE LOUNGE: Considered a destination within Brussels city centre for its relaxing vibe and exceptional city views, the PANTONE LOUNGE is a chic lounge and summer rooftop terrace with full bar.

Savor the moment, unwind and divulge the color you’re feeling with their divine cocktails: Pink Champagne PANTONE 12-1107, Lemon Drop PANTONE 12-0736 or Daiquiri Green 12-0435.

•PANTONE UNIVERSE: Shop and “test drive” stylish products showcasing the innovative use of color and emotion. From mugs to bicycles, browse the largest selection of Pantone products worldwide.

•COLOR SONSULTATION SERVICES: Pantone’s renowned consulting service influences product colors behind many of the world’s best selling brands, including Tiffany & Co., Nike, Barbie, Victoria’s Secret and The Gap. By appointment only.

•WI-FI: Free wireless internet available in all guest rooms and public areas.


Meetings

The PANTONE HOTEL Brussels is ideal for a small corporate meeting, midsize company incentive trips, business conferences, cocktail receptions, special events and annual general meetings. The meeting and convention rooms have a capacity of up to 20 people. The meeting space is equipped with advanced audiovisual and technical equipment. There are also two highly customizable meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people. Both are outfitted with advanced audio video / technical equipment and are available by the day or by the hour. Catering is also available.

the Hotel exterior:



Contact info:
THE PANTONE HOTEL
1 PLACE LOIX
1060 BRUSSELS
BELGIUM
TEL +32 2 541 48 98
FAX +32 2 791 57 02
info@pantonehotel.com

images courtesy of PANTONE, XRITE, LLC, angel of harlem, fast company, Rhodes on Flickr

Maison Moschino: Fashionable Fantasy Accommodations In Italy

You are probably familiar with the Moschino fashion brand and their three lines; Moschino, Moschino Love and Moschino Cheap and Chic.

But did you know they had a new and beautiful hotel in which you can stay? The Maison Moschino had it's formal opening in February of this year. In case you don't plan on popping over to Italy anytime soon, I'm going to show you some of their unusual and fantastical room and suite designs along with other images of the hotel.




The hotel is located in the old neoclassical railway station on Viale Monte Grappa, 12, that opened in 1840 for the Milan-Monza route. The hotel’s creative direction is led by Rossella Jardini and Moschino’s creative team.




The exterior facades were restructured to be faithful to the original structure, while the interior was completely interpreted in the Moschino style. Divided into four floors, the 65 rooms and junior suites are all different. On the ground floor, the hall and the bar welcome guests into the hotel.



The common thread connecting the rooms is a fairy tale theme. Whimsical and magical elements reminiscent of Enchanted Forests and children's favorites like Alice In Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood and Candyland are the themes of some of the rooms.

Forest room:


Alice's room:

Half-A-Room:

Little Red Riding Hood Room:

Sweet Room:



Walls climbing with ivy, beds covered in roses or ribbons and surreal hanging clouds can be found in various rooms, like those shown below.

Ivy room:

Life is a Bed of Roses room:

Ribbon room:

Clouds room:


Others have touches such as ballgown beds, ornate headboards, mystery keys, and color themes to give each room a dream-like fantasy feel:

Sleeping In A Ballgown rooms:


Zzzzzzz room:

The Shadows room:


The Luxurious Attic room:

The Gold room:

The Wallpaper room:

The Blue room:


The hotel interior, lobby and restaurant reflect Moschino’s distinctive style where the ordinary world is painted with a brush of surrealism.




The hotel also has a restaurant and a spa. The restaurant Clandestino Milano extends from the hall to the terrace, the Culti spa and the gym are located on the lower levels.

The restaurant menu proposes a selection of innovative dishes starting from breakfast: the delicious “Mos kit”, for instance, represents a culinary itinerary. It is offered in a choice of 4, 6 or 8 combinations and served in a precious box that humorously reminds of an elegant shoe box. “Mos kit” changes every day according to the seasons and to our chef’s different inspirations.



Irony is the theme that inspires Maison Moschino’s lunch menu and its aperitif, served as a toothbrush with an edible mint and coconut toothpaste and a saké and mint flavoured “mouthwash”.



The restaurant Clandestino Milano is open 7 days a week. Room service is available from 7 am until midnight. Cocktails and aperitifs are offered at the bar.

Maison Moschino is centrally located and within easy reach of the transport system. You can get to the nearest underground station, Porta Garibaldi (green line), in just five minutes by foot.



The green line is directly linked to the Cadorna station, where the MALPENSA EXPRESS shuttle leaves for Malpensa International Airport.

The hotel has some amazing special offers, tours and exclusive packages for design, theater and art lovers. See the packages here.

For more information, visit Maison Moschino

Special thanks to partner of the project, Hotel Philosophy S.p.A, Mobygest Group,for additional images. Actual owner of the real property is Allianz Global Investors SGR S.p.A – Fondo Ras Antares.