Travel by Design Marriott Bonvoy Traveler

What can travelers expect from the next generation of hotel rooms?

To find out, Hamish heads to the top secret innovation lab at Marriott Headquarters — where more adaptable, interactive, and locally connected hotel rooms are being crafted as the ideal home base for millions of travel journeys to come.

Eleven stories above the arctic circle, a panoramic view — of Norwegian mountains, fjords, and the Northern Lights — sweeps travelers into the natural world. Sculpted by Copenhagen-based designer and longtime mountain backpacker Mette Fredskild, Moxy Tromsø helps travelers let go of modern life, put on their hiking boots, and cross into one of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth.

What do an airport terminal, the set of a Broadway show, one of the most revered parks in New York City have in common? They’ve all been shaped by master designer David Rockwell, and they all reveal the hidden choices that go into designing a public space.

In this episode, David shares how his love of theater and his decades-long understanding of Union Square Park helped him to reinvent W New York - Union Square, a hotel that he originally designed in the late 1990s.

Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a rising destination for travelers who want to visit a vibrant European city with centuries of architecture. Taking on a labyrinth of design puzzles to protect generations of heritage, architect Indre Sangus transformed a historic bank building into The Marmorosch Bucharest, an Autograph Collection hotel.

On the southern tip of Bali, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of beachside hotels, the Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is meticulously crafted to help travelers connect with Balinese culture. Veteran designer Carl Almeida explains how he’s paid homage to Balinese architecture and performances — through the resort’s villa-like layout, locally influenced building materials, and interiors inspired by specific Balinese dances.

The Riviera Maya, on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, is home to peaceful mangroves, stunning beaches, and over 4,000 years of Maya heritage. Fascinated by the Mayas’ historic mastery of astronomy and inspired by her first trip into the crystal clear waters of the Yucatan’s cenotes, Tatiana Sheveleva designed the St. Regis Kanai Resort as an indoor-and-outdoor experience that literally reflects the stars and immerses travelers in the heavenly natural settings of the Riviera Maya.