A VIBRANT & BOLD REVIVAL OF HISTORIC ELEGANCE

GRANVILLE STREET’S ICONIC HOTEL EMBRACES PLAYFUL SOPHISTICATION AND LOCALLY INSPIRED DESIGN FOR A UNIQUELY INVITING GUEST EXPERIENCE.

Located on the vibrant Granville Street, Hotel Belmont MGallery has a storied legacy dating back to 1912. The recent renovation by CHIL Interior Design brings new life to this historic building while preserving its original charm. Infused with locally inspired elements, this renovation celebrates the building’s storied history while introducing a vibrant, playful aesthetic that invites guests to embrace a lighthearted and adventurous spirit during their stay. Hotel Belmont MGallery caters to a mindset rather than an age demographic, attracting everyone from Wallpaper* magazine-reading urbanites to architecture buffs and art aficionados. The hotel’s design, while sophisticated, maintains an unpretentious and approachable vibe, ensuring guests feel both inspired and at ease.

HUMOROUS WALLCOVERINGS ADORN THE CEILING, SETTING THE TONE FOR AN EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH DELIGHTFUL SURPRISES. ADJACENT TO THE RECEPTION, A VIBRANT SEATING AREA OFFERS GUESTS A COZY RESPITE, COMPLETED WITH A PHOTO GALLERY WALL SHOWCASING ICONIC VANCOUVER IMAGES FROM RECENT HISTORY.

The client’s vision for Hotel Belmont MGallery was to create a unique and diverse experience that reflects the building’s history while appealing to a younger, design-savvy crowd. CHIL Interior Design has masterfully achieved this goal by preserving historical details and blending them with modern, personalized touches. The design narrative is further enhanced by the color scheme inspired by the Belmont family’s Coat of Arms and the subtle references to Vancouver’s rich history that are found throughout the hotel.

CHIL’s bold and unique design approach is immediately apparent as guests enter the lobby. Striking black and white hexagonal tiles cover the wall behind the reception, complemented by a dynamic feature wall clock and reception pods made of dramatic stone slabs in the same color scheme, creating a bold contrast while maintaining a careful balance. Humorous wallcoverings adorn the ceiling, setting the tone for an experience filled with delightful surprises. Adjacent to the reception, a vibrant seating area offers guests a cozy respite, completed with a photo gallery wall showcasing iconic Vancouver images from recent history. Tactile furniture was strategically selected to highlight unique and playful accessories such as an ostrich feather lamp, zebra print pillows, and a pink neon light fixture, creating a whimsical and inviting atmosphere.

Each of the 82 guestrooms combines retro and modern elements to create a distinctive and inviting space. Bold paint swaths climb the walls, across artwork, and extend onto the ceilings, delivering a “wow” moment for guests. Graffiti artists were commissioned to adorn the sliding doors in guest suites. Intriguing textiles like cowhide contrast with bright colors, complementing the dark blue and green hues used elsewhere. “X” and cross motifs on drapes, wall art, and on the unique guest corridor carpet that run halfway up the walls, symbolize guests “making their mark.” Neon banana lights in the guestrooms and vibrant decor throughout the property create an atmosphere of whimsical energy, reminding guests to enjoy and savor life. In the bathrooms, playful mosaic tiles spell out “No Diving,” offering an element of fun and discovery for those paying close attention.

EACH OF THE 82 GUESTROOMS COMBINES RETRO AND MODERN ELEMENTS TO CREATE A DISTINCTIVE AND INVITING SPACE. BOLD PAINT SWATHS CLIMB THE WALLS, ACROSS ARTWORK, AND EXTEND ONTO THE CEILINGS, DELIVERING A “WOW” MOMENT FOR GUESTS.