Known for its pink sand beaches and pastel-hued buildings, Bermuda is small but mighty, withstanding the many hurricanes and tropical storms that have battered the island over the years. Stretching 22 miles, the destination is prime for a comeback, with occupancy hitting 63 percent in November 2019, according to STR, while Visit Bermuda saw an 8.2 percent year-over-year increase of vacation and leisure visitors. Part of the reason for the resurgence is new and renovated properties popping up along the coast.
The St. Regis Bermuda will celebrate Bermudian vernacular architecture.
Situated in the town of St. George’s and set in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 122-key St. Regis Bermuda will wrap the coastline when it debuts in 2021. “The standout is the approach to the architecture,” says OBMI associate and lead hospitality designer Andrés Osorio, who was inspired by old Bermudian cottages. Multilevel rooflines and “increased proportions accommodate the contemporary lifestyle of this era,” he adds. For the interiors, Design Duncan Miller Ullmann enriched the property through “purposeful irreverence, saturated colors, and bold geometry,” says Eric Ullmann, president and design principal of the Dallas firm. Indoor-outdoor spaces will expand the connection with nature, while guestrooms with private balconies and outdoor living spaces will offer welcome moments of respite.
The Bermudiana Beach Resort is slated for a 2020 opening, also designed by OBMI Architecture Firm.
Hilton’s debut property in Bermuda, the Bermudiana Beach resort, will be nestled on a cliff that overlooks the island’s South Shore. Slated to open this year, the architectural design of the 111-key Tapestry Collection property is led by OBMI Regional Director, Colin Campbell. To be as welcoming to vacationing families as to honeymooning couples, a warm, inviting design reflects the natural beauty of the island while reinterpreting Bermuda’s history through a contemporary lens.
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