Originally designed to be an office tower, WA International interior design firm was brought on board to convert this existing building into Marriott International's newly branded Renaissance Hotel, the first in the region which will make its debut end of 2016.
When asked specifically about guestrooms, WA International's design director, Claire Craig explains "Taking our cue from our concept for the public areas, the evolution of a skyline from concrete and glass the natural building elements of Dubai "sand & water". Therefore, our most prominent finish for the guestrooms is concrete. Polished concrete walls, concrete tiled floors and glass mosaics to the showers are the main ingredients of our guestrooms finishes".
The Renaissance guestrooms are averaging an incredible 60sq meters in area with impressive ceiling heights throughout. An open plan concept from the bathroom to the bedroom area further expresses the wonderful volume space.
The style of the furniture is modern classic which is very on-trend. The fashionable R traveler will feel right at home.
The desk is a stand-out piece made from a solid tree trunk slab supported on a brassy iron framework with floating leather drawers. Textured "sand dune" inspired rugs add warmth to the cool grey interior.
Dubai's brilliant sun creates amazing lightscapes across the city. To emulate this seductive contrast of light & dark, a deep blue accent colour was introduced into our tonal pale grey and sandy colour palette. Of course, the golden sun itself and the precious metal, from Dubai's Gold Souq were also referenced for our hardware and sculptures.
Above the bed, Picasso's camel sketch has been re-interpreted into a 3D rod sculpture which with a cheeky adjustment transformed into the indigenous one humped local.
A wonderful close up of a camel's face fill the entrance wall of all the guestrooms providing a playful jest for the R traveler's arrival.
The "concrete" elements make its way not only into the guestrooms but throughout the public spaces as well it's clearly all about the concrete this time.
One of the unique features of the Renaissance Downtown Dubai is it's prime location, which makes it ideal for todays unique traveler. Guests will feel right in the middle of "where it all happens" enjoying the best view in town- a metropolitan city's captivating skyline. How can anybody be disappointed?