When it opened in 1999, the Kensington Riverside Inn’s concept—fewer rooms, better service, all in a design-forward package—was downright revolutionary in the West. Since then boutique hotels having been popping up everywhere, so John Torode, the Inn’s new owner (and owner of The Hotel Arts) decided to give his still-young hotel a major facelift. The task included re-engaging original architect Richard Lindseth to partner with interior designer Andrea Raimondi to give the hotel a new modern spin with a contemporary grey palette. Rooms now feature four-poster beds, Frette linens, wine cabinets, flat screen TVs and heated towel bars. The lounge, featuring a Bisazza glass tile feature wall, adds to the pared-down sophisticated style of the hotel.—Karen Ashbee

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