Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its first property in the Ukraine, Four Points by Sheraton Zaporozhye. JOI-Design designed the hotel as a modern interpretation of the region’s rich heritage. In the lobby, the sunflower-a folklore symbol representing the country’s fertile lands-informs the design. Overhead, an abstraction of this motif shines down in the form of a chandelier crafted from glass balls in both clear and golden hues, while below, a magnified reflection of the flower’s petals appears in the pattern of the cream marble floor. The traditional Ukrainian color pairing of blue and yellow appears in the sleep reception desk, featuring frosted panels and a gilded woven screen reminiscent of the compact florets within a large sunflower blossom. In addition, two sweeping staircases showcase lit marble steps.
The sunflower theme continues in Flavors restaurant in the frosted glass entry door as well as in the marble inlay in the oak plank flooring. Contrasting tones of light and dark walnut timber reference Ukraine’s moniker as the “Bread Basket of Europe,” complemented by celadon green cushions, flaxen wallcoverings, and glowing pendant lights.
In the guestrooms, the carpet’s contemporary diamond pattern takes cues from the traditional Cossack pattern, set against warm oak timber finishes. Blue mosaic glass tiles in the bathroom allude to the nearby Dnieper River. Meanwhile, the presidential suite lives up to its name, thanks to white marble and timber floors, small cream-colored porcelain tiles on the mirrors.
