10 Hotel Decor Items Guests Can’t Stop Asking About, According to Their Designers

January 30, 2026 / Better Homes and Gardens

In the article on memorable hotel design elements, one of the highlights comes from stone and tile features that leave a lasting impression on guests’ memories. Designers cite the use of embedded natural materials at South Bank, where fossilized corals in stonework — part of the architecture by Blee Halligan Architects — create a striking, tactile detail that elevates the guest experience and reflects the property’s connection to its natural surroundings.

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