Over the past three years, iconic jeweller Bulgari has expanded its collection of international hotels to include three new metropolises: Tokyo, Rome and Paris. Antonio Citterio's own AXOR Citterio collection, finished in chrome, can be found in each of the hotels' bathrooms.
Tokyo
Nestled atop an ultra-skyscraper in the bustling Yaesu 2-Chome North District, the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo offers panoramic views reaching from the mystic gardens of the imperial palace below to the wider city skyline and Mount Fuji on the horizon. Inside, the space 'reveals the more feminine dimension of Japanese culture', as architect Patricia Viel explains. Regional elements including temple-like pointed arches, handmade hinoki furnishings and a selection of fabrics by centuries-old Kyoto textile makers complement characteristic Italian touches such as vintage Bulgari design pieces and furnishings designed in part by Citterio himself. A vibrant palette of orange saffron, black and elm—a material deeply rooted in the local culture—enhances the mood.
In the guest bathrooms, simple, angular shapes and undulating surfaces create an atmosphere that is unmistakably generous, albeit informed by the Japanese imperative for restraint, simplicity and comfort. An achromatic blend of Italian stone sets the backdrop for warm hinoki wood accents, subtle splashes of color and—naturally—fixtures from the AXOR Citterio collection in chrome. With its neutral yet brilliant finish and strong elemental shapes, the collection makes a bold statement while seamlessly integrating with the hotel's marriage of Japanese and Italian design.
Rome
Housed within a rationalist building by Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo and directly facing the ancient Mausoleum of Augustus and Ara Pacis monument, the Bulgari Hotel Roma had no other choice than to be an epic homage to the brand's hometown. Inside, breathtaking Murano chandeliers, a kaleidoscopic blend of Italian stone and a medley of impeccable Italian fittings instantly immerses guests in an ambiance of total luxury.
The guest bathrooms are a masterclass in Italian elegance, variegating between complex tapestries of contrasting stone textures, monochromatic expanses of marble—green from Brazil, yellow from Iran, red from Sudan—and hand-laid mosaics depicting historic Bulgari masterpieces. The overall effect is an extraordinary evocation of Roman history, from the baths of Caracalla and Emperor Augustus' appreciation for exotic materials to the design traditions of Bulgari and 20th-century Rome. The AXOR Citterio collection in chrome continues this tradition into the present. By its monumental shapes, modernist proportions and timeless surface, the collection feels right at home in this remarkable ode to the Eternal City.
Paris
Situated in Paris' golden triangle, a stone's throw away from the city's most important monuments and elite hotels, the Bulgari Hotel Paris embodies a casual yet uncompromising approach to luxury—rendered with unmistakable Bulgari spirit—that stands out from the crowd. From the outside, the hotel's minimalist facade of traditional Parisian ashlar masonry and two-story, palazzo-esque windows immediately creates an aura of serene magnificence. This sensibility continues inside, with graceful interiors of varnished eucalyptus woodwork, refined stonework and masterful lacquer, parchment and straw marquetry, complemented by a tasteful blend of silk, linen and cashmere.
Guests tiring of the Bulgari Paris' bedside Eiffel-Tower vistas will find a worthy retreat in their bathrooms. Creamy marble, frosted glass wall lights and resplendent chrome trimmings create an air of easygoing elegance. This mood finds an ideal complement in the precise, contemporary form and classic Chrome finish of AXOR Citterio at the shower, bath and washbasin.
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