A decorative mainstay, wallpaper has adorned homes for hundreds (if not thousands) of years, but arguably hit the mainstream in the 19th-century thanks to William Morris and The Arts & Craft Movement, which popularized naturalistic motifs and handmade aesthetics. In recent years, wallpaper has experienced something of a renaissance, with interiors pivoting away from minimalist palettes and toward livelier patterns, and fashion houses like Gucci, Hermès, and Ralph Lauren all putting their spin on designer wallcoverings. And design trends for 2025 indicate that this year, walls will be the star of the show.
If you’re wallpaper-curious, but nervous about incorporating a splashy print into your personal space, checking into a design-forward hotel swathed in a photogenic wallpaper offers all of the fun and none of the commitment. Bearing this (and the fact that summer is just around the corner) in mind, we rounded up 11 of the best hotel wallpapers spotted around the world, from an Art Deco property where F. Scott Fitzgerald used to holiday with Zelda, to a dreamy hunting lodge tucked away in Scotland.
Château d’Audrieu
We’ll never say non to a French pastoral getaway, especially when it’s to this exquisite property in the countryside of Normandy. The hotel is set within an 18th-century château and among its many design highlights is the hot air balloon wallpaper by Manuel Canovas, created in the toile de jouy style. The motif is a nod to the golden age of travel and spirit of exploration, as well as an homage to the owner’s passion for aviation.
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Manoir Hovey
This Relais & Chateaux property in the Eastern Townships of Quebec is set on the serene shores of Lake Massawippi and is surrounded by 30 acres of birch forests and English gardens. The accommodations are made up of a main manor and exterior cottages, with laidback design reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century lodge. Wallpaper can be seen throughout Manoir Hovey, including the pattern in the hall above, and a large landscape mural in the Lakeside Pavilion chosen by the property’s interior decorator, Hilary Webster.
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Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
When Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s opened its sister property in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood, Francophiles flocked to witness its design-centric spaces. Gilded chandeliers and pastel upholsteries aside, one of the most elegant touches is discovered within the guest rooms—a custom toile de jouy wallpaper by Schumacher that showcases teeny tiny illustrations of the neighborhood, from pigeons flying with a baguette in their beaks to a street pretzel cart.
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Lone Mountain Ranch
This sprawling, scenic ranch in Big Sky, Montana is now home to an intimate social club called Auric Room 1915. There, members and guests of Lone Mountain Ranch can enjoy an ultra-stylish supper club with private booths and banquettes, as well as a cigar terrace (cue the sweeping views!). The design is note-perfect, from the reclaimed oak floors all the way to the custom wallpaper, which features state symbols like the Ponderosa Pine, the Western Meadowlark bird, and the Bitterroot flower.
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Domaine de Chalamon
A Fontenille Collection property, Domaine de Chalamon is located on the bucolic outskirts of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, nestled within 37 acres of tranquil greenery. There are just 19 rooms in this historic estate, all adorned in clean, classic Provençal style, as well as the main sitting area that’s decorated with a lovely micro-floral wallpaper in a minty shade of green. If you’re looking for a picturesque escape to the south of France, this is it.
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The Balmoral
Any visit to Edinburgh is not complete without a stay at The Balmoral. The property’s location (1 Princes Street) is highly coveted, thanks in part to its spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Renowned designer Olga Polizzi guided the interiors for the property, including the hotel’s playful gym with its wallpaper featuring retro bodybuilders in various athletic poses. (How’s that for workout inspiration?)
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The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Make your way to this illustrious historic hotel in Bellagio, an impossibly atmospheric village situated around Lake Como. The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni recently renovated its so-called ‘silk suite’ as a tribute to the silk-making heritage of the region, told through details like one-of-a-kind wallpaper. The suite’s custom-designed wallpaper took inspiration from the Lake Como Silk Museum, which is less than an hour’s drive south of the property.
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Hôtel Belles Rives
Bibliophiles and history-lovers alike will fall head over heels for this French Riviera icon. Hôtel Belles Rives was once a private villa F. Scott Fitzgerald rented, and where he lived while writing Tender Is the Night. Today, the hotel boasts both an Art Deco flair and a strong sense of history. On top of all this, design details like geometric-print wallpaper by Hermès elevate the interiors, adding to the artistic atmosphere of the guest experience.
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The Fife Arms
One of Scotland’s most beloved design hotels (if not the most adored), The Fife Arms is a 19th-century Victorian coaching inn that has been revived by Iwan and Manuela Wirth (of Hauser & Wirth) with a collection of over 16,000 antiques, artworks, and objects. There are over 40 different wallpaper designs throughout the hotel, including those sourced from the archives of prestigious companies such as William Morris. (Don’t miss the tartan wallcoverings, they’re stunning.)
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La Fantaisie
Overflowing with whimsy, this enchanting hotel in Paris is like something from a technicolor dream. The bespoke floral wallpapers were designed by Adam Ellis Studio and showcase hand-painted botanical motifs. The patterns are awash in soft greens, yellows, and pinks and take inspiration from the courtyard that La Faintaisie now occupies, which was once known for its fruits and vegetables in the 16th century.
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The Surrey
After a multi-year closure, this grand dame property in New York City is finally back. The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel originally opened in 1926 and now features reimagined interiors by Martin Brudnizki. The hotel’s design is sleek and subtle, extending to the custom grasscloth wallcoverings by Phillip Jeffries (elevated with hand-applied trims by Schumacher). And keep your eyes peeled for the hidden wallpaper in the closets, which illustrate each suite’s namesake Central Park bridge—Bow Bridge, Pine Bank Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and Greywacke Arch.
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