Ever wondered what it’s like to stay inside a fashion icon’s imagination? This is your sign. From the opulent former home of Gianni Versace in Miami to Yves Saint Laurent’s restored Moroccan villa, these fashion designer hotels blur the lines between runway and retreat. Some were once private residences; others are purpose-built escapes imagined by the designers themselves. Whether you’re soaking in a giant tiled tub at Christian Louboutin’s Vermelho or lounging in Oscar de la Renta’s beachfront villas in Punta Cana, each stay is an immersion in style, story, and serious taste.
Hotel Vermelho — Melides, Portugal
Christian Louboutin’s first hotel isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a love letter to Portuguese craftsmanship. Nestled in the slow, sun-drenched village of Melides, Hotel Vermelho (Portuguese for “red”) is where hand-painted frescoes, vintage furniture, and riotously tiled bathrooms meet garden views and Kama Ayurveda bath products. Louboutin, who owns a house nearby, personally sourced local artisans and antique pieces to make this 13-room boutique hotel feel like a living design gallery. The Xtian restaurant serves bold Alentejo cuisine on handmade ceramic plates, and the gardens, designed by Louis Benech; are pure tranquility. Bonus: many suites come with private terraces and a tiled outdoor tub worthy of a photo op.
Price: INR 1,09,057/night (Vermelho Junior Suite) inclusive of taxes
Vibe: Bold, barefoot luxury
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Hôtel de Berri — Paris, France
Set in the 8th arrondissement, this grand townhouse once belonged to Elsa Schiaparelli—Coco Chanel’s biggest rival and the original surrealist of fashion. Now, it’s the 75-room Hôtel de Berri, packed with antique furnishings and over 700 works of art, including sketches by Jean Cocteau and sculptures in every corner. It feels like a secret creative salon: part gallery, part dream home. Whether you’re in Paris for fashion week or a quiet rendezvous, this spot blends history and haute style in that effortlessly Parisian way.
Price: From INR 82,000/night
Vibe: Old-world glamour with a rebellious streak
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Villa Casa Casuarina — Miami Beach, USA
The former home of Gianni Versace is now a maximalist boutique hotel that pulls zero punches. Originally built in 1930, Villa Casa Casuarina was transformed by Versace into a 10-suite palazzo of pure theatrical opulence. Gold-accented mosaics, hand-painted ceilings, and a 24-karat gold-lined swimming pool. This is where his muses stayed, from Madonna to Naomi. The Venus and Signature suites once belonged to his siblings Santo and Donatella.
Price: From INR 61,500/night, inclusive of taxes
Vibe: Bold, baroque, and unapologetically Versace
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Villa Mabrouka — Tangier, Morocco
Hidden in Tangier’s Kasbah, Villa Mabrouka—or “House of Luck”—was Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s private retreat. Today, it’s been lovingly restored by British designer Jasper Conran into a 12-room hideaway. It blends 1940s modernism with Moroccan tiles, English fabrics, and citrus-filled gardens overlooking the sea. The atmosphere is quieter than Marrakech, but the design is just as rich. Guests can dine in lemon-scented courtyards, lounge by the rooftop pool, or book the Stuart Church-designed pavilion for peak villa envy.
Price: From INR 72,000+ taxes
Vibe: Understated elegance meets artistic soul
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Tortuga Bay Hotel — Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Tucked into a private enclave of Punta Cana, Tortuga Bay is the only hotel designed by Oscar de la Renta himself. Every corner is lined with clean silhouettes, island textures, and tropical quietude. The late designer lived here for two decades, and his sensibility is everywhere: in the beachfront villas, the spa, even the boutique. Guests are met by a personal Embajador (read: concierge meets fairy godparent), and everything runs on relaxed, elevated Caribbean time. AAA Five Diamond approved.
Price: From INR 75,000+ taxes
Vibe: Quiet power dressing, in resort form
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Il Borro Estate — Tuscany, Italy
Owned and restored by Ferruccio Ferragamo, Il Borro is a 1,000-year-old village turned luxurious eco-estate in the heart of Tuscany. Expect stone cottages, sprawling vineyards, Etruscan trails, horseback rides, wine tastings. And an exclusive 19th-century villa for when only 10 bedrooms will do. There’s even a private airstrip, just in case. The interiors are country-chic perfection: natural linens, wooden beams, and handmade décor from local artists. Guests can join cookery classes, explore working farms, or just sip Chianti by the pool and call it a day.
Price: From INR 77,000, inclusive of taxes
Vibe: Slow luxury with soul
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