A luxury hotel without flowers is like running naked
The latest edition brings you a grand floral exhibition from various luxury hotels, premium hotels, and resorts. Why this topic? This year, I've seen some newly opened luxury hotels that didn't even have flowers. For example, The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou—not a single bouquet in sight, just leaves and branches as substitutes. Can a luxury hotel without flowers still create a beautiful atmosphere for guests?
Today, I want to share some hotel lobbies with impressive floral arrangements that left a lasting impression on me (in no particular order). This is also a topic many female readers have privately messaged me about—they’ve been eager to see it. Floral artistry is actually quite important for a luxury hotel; it can’t be missing. Flowers best represent a hotel’s taste and embody its character.
**Kimpton Kitalay Samui**
Upon entering the lobby, you’re greeted with vibrant flowers that symbolize the hotel’s energy.
**The Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Jiuzhaigou**
Given its remote location, preserving fresh flowers here is no easy task. Seeing these phalaenopsis orchids makes you appreciate the Reserve’s commitment to quality.
**Regent Phu Quoc**
Among all the hotels I’ve stayed at, this resort’s floral artistry left the deepest impression. The lobby is filled with stunning arrangements—a true masterpiece of floral aesthetics.
**Rosewood Bangkok**
This Rosewood seems particularly fond of hydrangeas. Whether in the lobby or guest rooms, the floral arrangements feature these delicate, elegant blooms.
**InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort**
From public areas to hallways and elevators, beautiful flowers are everywhere. Yunnan truly lives up to its reputation as the "Kingdom of Flowers."
**Banyan Tree Bangkok**
The lobby’s floral displays are a lavish mix of blooms, instantly elevating the ambiance of the lounge.
**InterContinental Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone**
Phalaenopsis orchids dominate the lobby, exuding elegance. These orchids are also remarkably resilient.
**The Temple House, Chengdu (SLH)**
A vibrant medley of colorful flowers brings the lobby to life, giving it soul.
**InterContinental Changsha**
This InterContinental regularly refreshes its floral arrangements, ensuring the hotel always feels fresh and dynamic.
**Conrad Chongqing**
My favorite is the floral display in the arrival lobby—a visual delight the moment you step in.
**The Seagull on the Bund, Shanghai**
With a "floral abundance" theme, flowers are naturally a must.
**Mandarin Oriental, Singapore**
When it comes to turning floral artistry into a ceremonial experience, Mandarin Oriental is undoubtedly at the pinnacle.
**Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong**
Even after decades, this legendary hotel’s lobby floral aesthetics remain impeccable, adding a lively charm to its timeless elegance.
**The St. Regis Hong Kong**
While the floral displays aren’t about extravagance, the hotel excels in crafting small, exquisite arrangements that enhance spatial depth.
**Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou**
Just a glance at the floral artistry in the public areas tells you this is a temple of aesthetics.
**Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha**
One of the few Indigo hotels I’ve seen with floral accents in the lobby—and the taste level is on point.
**Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai**
Flowers are everywhere in the lobby, arranged in lavish clusters—fitting for a hotel in a country known for its opulence.
**InterContinental Xiangyang**
This InterContinental’s lobby lounge showcases impeccable floral taste, with regular refreshes of blooms and greenery.
**The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong**
A perfect balance of flowers and plants creates a lively, colorful lobby.
**Regent Hong Kong**
In the public areas, flowers and plants are treated as art pieces—full of beauty.
**The St. Regis Bangkok**
This St. Regis is quick to refresh its floral displays—blink, and the lobby lounge has new blooms.
**Waldorf Astoria Bangkok**
Though not overflowing with flowers, the few carefully placed arrangements lend the space a refined elegance.
**InterContinental Bangkok**
When it comes to floral artistry, this is the most impressive among the nearly 60 InterContinental hotels I’ve stayed at—artistic, aesthetic, and always on point.
**Regent Beijing**
Though this Regent has aged and lost some of its former glory, the floral taste in the lobby lounge remains impeccable.
At the end of the article, I’d love to hear: Which hotel lobbies have left a lasting impression on you with their floral artistry?