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Gigi Rose Gray captures unique atmosphere of Dorchester Collection

Think luxury hotels, think Dorchester Collection. Steeped in elegance and heritage, the Dorchester Collection brand has long been associated with the high life. And with the portfolio now including the iconic The Beverly Hills Hotel–featuring that wallpaper–you'd be hard-pressed to find a more indulgent set of places to stay.

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Illustration of guests relaxing by a swimming pool at a luxury hotel resort surrounded by palm trees, with terracotta-roofed buildings and loungers in the background

To further convey this message, illustrator Gigi Rose Gray was commissioned by the hotel operator to capture and communicate its unique essence.

Gigi explains: "The brief was to encapsulate the Dorchester Collection into one illustration that best represents its unique space and atmosphere. To demonstrate the beautifully considered decor, the history of architecture and elegance of the guests.

"I had the opportunity of visiting each hotel throughout Europe and Los Angeles, spending a few days in each and taking in the many rooms and aspects of each space, in both their form and function.

"I took many photos, made dozens of on-site sketches and took lots of notes which helped me better know how to approach condensing each hotel into one image. It was quite a challenge that required more preparation than I've ever needed before!"

The resulting illustrations are stunning. Discover more at gigirosegray.com.

Illustration of a luxurious hotel lobby with wood-panelled walls, tall windows and guests relaxing on colourful furniture around tables, by Gigi Rose Gray
Illustration of an elegant ivy-covered courtyard with diners at white-clothed tables beneath red umbrellas and awnings, featuring arched windows and potted plants
A cream-coloured Georgian mansion with manicured lawns where guests in period clothing play croquet and ride horses, with topiary and a balustrade fence in the foreground
Illustration of an elegant hotel dining room with diners in formal attire, ornate gold ceiling fixtures, coral and green botanical wallpaper, and plush furnishings in warm tones
Gigi Rose Gray's illustration of an elegant high-rise hotel lounge with guests seated at tables, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a European cityscape with terracotta buildings and cypress trees
Illustration of an elegant hotel lobby with gold-trimmed architecture, where five stylish guests in designer clothing walk across a geometric marble floor beneath arched doorways and hanging pendant lights
Illustration of Hotel Bel-Air with peachy-pink buildings, tropical gardens, blooming bougainvilleas, palm trees and guests strolling beside a pond with white swans
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