Wine as the mood and taste of the hotel

Dormio Wine Hotel in Valkenburg does it.

Everything in this new boutique hotel is right. Everything in this hotel breathes wine. This is reflected in every aspect of the daring formula and hip hotel concept. A hospitable hotel with a hip character inspired by a classic product such as wine and in the middle of the Mergelland region in South Limburg. And that is being noticed. This new concept, within the Dormio hospitality family, has been nominated for the Entree Awards 2022 in the category ‘Best new hotel < 50 rooms’.

From formula to interior design

At Kaja, we are grateful that we could contribute to this project in terms of interior design and appearance. A unique collaboration where we have translated the formula and concept into an appropriate interior design. We answered the question: what does it all look like? We gave advice on the question: how can we then decorate this tastefully with the right furniture? We improvised during the renovation of the existing building and towards the completion of the interior. The result certainly tastes like more.

Truly distinctive and different? Roel de Boer (CEO Dormio Resorts & Hotels) takes us through.

“Without a strong theme, no successful formula. Our hotel has 44 rooms, suites & studios, a wine restaurant, wine store and wine bar. Each of the rooms has its own wine theme, character and tells its own story. We were able to realize this because we involved our wine partners and winemakers in the interior and appearance. For example, they were able to adopt a room, contribute their own ideas and create an appropriate atmosphere from their wine estate.”

Over best new hotel < 50 rooms

Whether the Dormio Wine Hotel will soon go home with this coveted Entree Award, we will know on November 28, 2022. What are the most important criteria in this category? The jury looks at whether the hotel concept is well executed, both front and back, and whether the hotel manages to stand out in the current hotel landscape. The winner scores best on all facets (concept, facilities, interior design, sustainability, food & beverage and entrepreneurship), is a valuable addition to the hospitality industry and especially an example for colleagues or entrepreneurs.

Challenge

“Surely the biggest challenge during this interior project was in the conversion of the distinctive building and the super tight (read short) lead time. Improvising, working together and measuring in the work, took on new dimensions.” Says Roel de Boer.

Through the glasses of the designer

Marije de Goede (interior designer at Kaja) also takes us through her side of the creation of this unique hotel and interior design concept. The Wine Hotel through Marije’s glasses….

“When you walk under the arch of steel into this boutique hotel, you walk into a real wine world. Five words inspired me with this interior; burgundian, characteristic, chic, approachable and hip. And, of course, wine. What was special about this project was that different wine producers were allowed to decorate a section. Putting all these characters together created a kind of living wine museum.

While sparring and brainstorming, we came up with a unique concept. Perhaps not a traditional design process, but one that led to a design with a 100% individual character and a beautiful Wine Hotel. By properly combining raw, industrial and natural materials with versatile wine experiences, a luxurious, accessible and open atmosphere was created. Thus, guests discover something new in the interior every time and every visit remains special and special.”

As far as we are concerned, a hotel with a unique story, where wine is the mood and taste maker. A hotel after our hearts. On behalf of team Kaja we wish Dormio Wijnhotel a lot of success with these awards and on to the win.

More about the Wine Hotel: www.wijnhotelvalkenburg.nl

A durable cooperation

Dormio Group and Kaja have been successfully working together for years on various projects at the most beautiful top tourist locations. But what really connects us? Entrepreneurship and the love for our profession. Hospitality, recreation and leisure make our hearts beat faster. Each from its own perspective or craftsmanship. So we complement each other and strengthen each other.

Where Dormio Group mainly focuses on project development, sales and rental of vacation resorts and hotels in Europe, Kaja focuses on the identity, appearance and design of the interior of various projects. From cleverly thought-out hotel concept or a successful resort formula to a strong interior design and appropriate furnishing. A sustainable cooperation with much more potential for the future.

Also nice to know

The name Dormio stands for “carefree living. That is the philosophy of this ambitious group. We are happy to concur with that.