Whimsy and Charm Meets Sophistication and Style at The Dorian by Rennay Craats
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scar Wilde once said, “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” If that’s true, the new Dorian Hotel, inspired by Wilde’s title character in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray,’ would suit him perfectly. In a landscape of generic accommodations, The Dorian injects style, sophistication and a dash of flamboyance to the downtown Calgary hotel scene. While the dual-brand Autograph Collection and Courtyard by Marriott boutique hotel is located on 5 Avenue SW, it transports guests to another time and space entirely. To celebrate Oscar Wilde, The Dorian invokes the heyday of Victorian England with décor that reflects the eccentric writer’s love for the finer things of 1800s life, blending British inspiration with Calgary’s western roots to create something that is both beautiful and uniquely Calgarian. Throughout the property, the décor embraces Calgary’s traditions while challenging the notion that they are something that defines the path forward. The Alberta rose is reimagined in the colours of the peacock made popular in Victorian times and is featured brightly on the wallpaper and along the edge of the English tweed carpet.
Patricia Phillips. Photo by Riverwood Photography.
The Dorian • Grand Opening
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