The wonderful collision of hippie and ancient architectural art: The unique style of Ace Hotel Kyoto

When Western hippie culture meets Eastern ancient architectural art, an exciting fusion and creative collision occurs! Ace Hotel is a hippie-style hotel brand originating from the United States. It has been rated by Monocle magazine as the third most popular hotel group in the world. These hotels leave a deep impression on people with their retro yet fashionable, open and lively atmosphere. Some even call it the 'Ace that only serves the coolest and most fashionable people'. When the Ace Hotel in London opened, even The Guardian came to visit, describing the hotel's guests as 'young or quite young people, showing people in exquisite casual clothes'. A few years ago, Ace announced that it would set up its first Asian branch in Kyoto, Japan, and invited Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and Los Angeles architectural firm Commune Design to collaborate on the design. This news immediately attracted a lot of attention. In this hotel, the concept of luxury is transformed into traditional Japanese minimalism. The hotel has 213 guest rooms and 3 restaurants, and through clearly defined public and private areas, it successfully achieves a harmonious blend of creativity and tradition. At the same time, the genes of Ace Hotel are combined with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, showcasing the works of about 50 artists. Food is also a highlight here. The hotel has three dining venues, including the comfortable Mr. Maurice's Italian restaurant. The menu here is carefully crafted by Philadelphia chef Marc Vetri. In this restaurant, under the indigo-dyed bamboo ceiling, the space is divided by colored silk screen printed canvas, and decorated with abstract curves and line patterns, making people feel as if they are in the world of art. The monochrome porcelain shows the perfect fusion of Eastern and Western food culture. When Western hippie culture and Eastern ancient architectural art meet, many amazing things happen in this unique and interesting hotel. Let's explore the beauty and creativity shown at this magical intersection together!