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Homa – Hotel of Modern Art

Yangshuo, China [view map]

Style: Artistry in residence
Setting: Karst cliff-side sculpture park

A truly remarkable retreat set in a Guilin sculpture park and surrounded by a tapestry of lakes and mountains, Homa – Hotel of Modern Art is as much an art project as it is a boutique hotel.

Need to know

Rooms: 46, including eight suites.
Rates: US$365–US$1,175, including breakfast and tax.
Check-out: Midday (check-in, 2pm).
Facilities: 1,350 acres of sculpture garden, spa, gym, DVD library, free WiFi in public areas. In rooms: flatscreen TV, DVD/CD players, artworks. The Lotus and Libre Suites have Jacuzzis baths.
Poolside: There are stunning views of the surrounding park from the outdoor pool.
Children: Homa has five rooms and two suites designed for families, otherwise extra beds can be provided for CNY300 a night. There’s a playground outside to keep young ones amused, and babysitting can be arranged for CNY100 an hour.
Hotel closed: 4–24 January.
Also: Some rooms are designated for smokers.

In the know

Our favourite rooms: The undulating walls of the cave-like Homa Deluxe Room are both wonderfully whimsical and strangely calming. The ice-white walls contrast brilliantly with bright turquoise furnishings, which include fleur de lis-upholstered cushioned chairs and headboards. The Libre Family Suite has an open-duplex design and a loft bed for young Smiths, with a sliding wooden partition to combine privacy with peace of mind. Honeymooners and lovebirds should check into the spacious Executive Suite, which is split into two luxurious levels with mountain views on two sides, and features gorgeous artworks, a large corner Jacuzzi for romantic soaks, and a traditional Chinese day-bed.
Packing tips: Leave your mobile at home – guests at the hotel can borrow a local handset to use during their stay.
Also: Homa’s location is by far it’s biggest draw – it’s parkland gardens are an art project in themselves, containing more than 200 massive modern sculptures to marvel at, as well an eye-catching array of natural features such as lakes, lawns and limestone cliffs.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: One of the great things about Homa is the opportunity to dine alfresco in an assortment of beautifully backdropped areas. Choose between the willow-lined outdoor platforms, the tranquil lakeside, or amid the artworks outdoors. Outdoor Woods Café and the indoor Lotus Restaurant both serve flavour-packed Chinese fusion dishes, as well as a few Western classic dishes for more stay-at-home palates.
Dress code: Artful chic – think East meets Westwood (Vivienne, not Tim).
Top table: Homa’s limestone caverns offer a truly remarkable underground dining experience – eat at a stone table beneath a cascading chandelier.
Last orders: You can dine at any time between noon and 9pm; the bar serves until midnight.
Room service: A menu of light Chinese bits and sandwiches is available until midnight.
Hotel bar: The moody and atmospheric Moon Lounge sits beside the forest and is reached by a creeper-shrouded walkway. The room is decorated in misty hues of silver and grey. Faux crocodile-leather chairs are paired with silver mirrored tables at one end, and at the other purple, bucket chairs are surrounded by a waterfall of clear, beaded curtain.

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