Kimpton Aqeos Hainan is located in Lingshui County, Hainan. It repurposed a previously unfinished structure dormant for nearly a decade, spanning 83,000 square meters. The team undertook a holistic design approach encompassing architecture, interiors, FF&E, and art curation, transforming it into a resort paradise distinguished by its avant-garde aesthetics and compelling social magnetism.
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International Interior Design Awards 2025
KIMPTON AQEOS HAINAN
Hospitality Interior Built
Firm
YANG & ASSOCIATES GROUP
Designer
BANG SHENGYANG , GARY BAI
Design Team
Hua Tao, Desheng Wu
Location
No.3, Haisi Road, Qingshuiwan Way, Yingzhou Town, Lingshui, Hainan, China
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
IHG , TINGWANG
The project is conceived within a dual-brand spatial framework. Kimpton’s concept draws inspiration from a fictional muse: a global traveler, art collector, and dedicated environmentalist. Employing a simple design language and contemporary living philosophy, the space cultivates an atmosphere of private discovery, unhurried wandering, and indulgent relaxation.
Defying conventional hotel programming, the lobby is redefined as an “Art Atrium,” “Living Room,” and “Leisure Balcony.” The reception zone, centered around a fireplace and encircled by organic curved furniture, creates a welcoming and open social environment. Seven infinity water features, numerous art pieces, and scattered tropical greenery invite guests to slow their pace and immerse themselves in the present moment.
The all-day dining restaurant, Chinese restaurant, Japanese restaurant, and two bars each manifest unique aesthetic realms tailored to their culinary themes, resonating deeply with the Kimpton brand DNA. The Games Chamber, integrating chess, billiards, and a screening room, offers tranquil yet socially engaging leisure spaces. An e-sports center specifically addresses the lifestyle preferences of Generation Z. Guestroom furnishings extend the muse’s collecting sensibilities, featuring personalized bespoke pieces imbued with narrative depth. Even easily overlooked “grey” spaces are meticulously designed, ensuring that guests continually encounter unexpected moments of delight while wandering, pausing, and observing.
At Kimpton Aqeos Hainan, luxury transcends traditional material opulence and stylistic labels. It manifests as an inward journey exploring culture, physical well-being, and the soul, forging a compelling new narrative of “contemporary luxury.”