Room Mate Hotels' latest property is certainly intriguing. The entrance of Room Mate Emir, in Istanbul, is bathed in a candy neon glow, which evaporates as one moves through to the softer-toned in-house restaurant and soothing suites. This contrast between daringly new and old is played on throughout the 27-room boutique hotel.The period facade of the building has been retained, while the interiors - designed by Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa Violá - see a mix of avant-garde and classical influences.Parquet floors contrast with kaleidoscopic black and white tiles; exposed brick walls counter the glossy subway tiles; ornamental painted ceilings juxtapose the mirrored ceilings; and the plush, candy pink furniture is the antithesis of the strong, black leather pieces.The result is an unusual and chic space, with the hotel describing it as offering "the warm hospitality of a friend". Take a look...
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