Whether for solitude or social hour, hotel fireplaces offer warm, stylish areas for respite
Words by: Kathryn Greene
From the snow-capped mountains of Hokkaido, Japan to sun-drenched cities like Los Angeles, fireplaces are popular no matter the climate.
Nearly inexhaustible in versatility, outdoor firepits create convivial gathering areas—as seen at andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, where guests can witness the abundant wildlife—while fireplaces installed in sleek hotel lobbies, like Pendry Manhattan West, act as a lively backdrop for conversation and cocktails.
In the gallery below, we compile some of the most enviable fireplaces in hospitality projects around the world.
Whether for solitude or social hour, hotel fireplaces offer warm, stylish areas for respite
From the snow-capped mountains of Hokkaido, Japan to sun-drenched cities like Los Angeles, fireplaces are popular no matter the climate.
Nearly inexhaustible in versatility, outdoor firepits create convivial gathering areas—as seen at andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, where guests can witness the abundant wildlife—while fireplaces installed in sleek hotel lobbies, like Pendry Manhattan West, act as a lively backdrop for conversation and cocktails.
In the gallery below, we compile some of the most enviable fireplaces in hospitality projects around the world.
Thoughtfully designed fireplaces at hotels, spas, and restaurants that we’re loving:
Three-dimensional wall murals by Montreal-based artist David Umemoto, rendered in a muted sage hue, flank the fireplace at the Ace Hotel Toronto‘s rooftop bar Evangeline, where Brutalist concrete columns mingle with warm woods.
Designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and Atelier Ace; photo by William Jess Laird
A paper and bamboo sculpture by artist Peter Gentenaar hangs in the lofty atrium over the gas-powered fireplace of Aman New York.
Designed by Denniston; photo by Robert Rieger
Inside the Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, artist Alan Macdonald’s large-scale surrealist Queen of Dreams portrait hangs above the mantel in the wood-paneled Commons Club bar.
Designed by ICA Studio, Four-by-Two, and Joelle Reid Interiors; photo courtesy of Virgin Hotels
The focal point of AutoCamp Catskills, the glamping brand’s second East Coast location, is the Clubhouse, a modern barn structure that functions as the property’s reception area as well as a gathering places for guests, complete with an indoor firepit.
Designed by Workshop/APD; photo by Matt Kisiday
At the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono in Japan, a sleek, elongated firebox illuminates the all-day Lounge, which offers unobstructed views of Mount Yōtei.
Designed by BAR Studio; photo courtesy of Hyatt
Situated on the banks of Tanzania’s Grumeti River, andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge features a cozy outdoor firepit where guests can relax riverside and take in views of the wildlife.
Designed by Fox Browne Creative; photo courtesy of andBeyond
To embody the airy, California-inspired palette of the Pendry Manhattan West, the lobby’s travertine and limestone wall holds an embedded fireplace.
Designed by Gachot; photo courtesy of Pendry Manhattan West
The Wall Street Hotel pays homage to New York’s past, while looking toward the future. In the lobby lounge, for instance, an original fireplace from the Waldorf Astoria New York offsets the playful, layered interiors.
Designed by Rose Ink Workshop; photo by Nicole Franzen
Creating a calming oasis for guests, this fireplace, one of many to be discovered at the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa along New York’s Cayuga Lake, is in close proximity to both the spa and indoor pool.
Design by Hart Howerton; photo courtesy of Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
At The Shay hotel in Los Angeles, wood and steel accents nod to the industrial history of the site. The fireplace, the social center of the property, features a stone base that doubles as a surface for drinks.
Designed by KFA Architecture and Studio Collective; photo courtesy of The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Situated within a restored 19th-century carriage house, the Lounge at the Maker hotel in Hudson, New York features rich details including velvet furnishings, leather-clad walls, and a handcarved fireplace.
Designed by Lev Glazman; photo by Francine Maslow
Not far from Aspen, Colorado, the Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection boasts a light-filled lobby bar with a standalone fireplace for a cozy aprés ski moment.
Designed by the Gettys Group; photo courtesy of Marriott International