31 Aug 2022
Tags: Barbiecore, Trend, Pink, Hotel, Rental, Holiday, Holiday Home, Barbie, barbie trend, millennial
With Barbiecore sweeping catwalks, red carpets and interior décor around the world, pink-themed travel is also having a boom, with a selection of pink hotels on Hotels.com® seeing a whopping 190% increase* in searches this year compared to last year. In the last 30 days alone – since we've been gripped by Barbiecore-mania – the brand has seen a 20% increase.*
According to Hotels.com, the most popular pink hotels among Britons in 2022* are:
We have found the best places to live the plastic fantasy and where the place you stay becomes the star of your trip: these pink hotels and holiday homes available on Vrbo and Hotels.com are perfect for a getaway with friends or as backdrop for those Tiktok and Instagram posts.
C'mon baby, let's go party (preferably wearing hot or millennial pink).
The ultimate top 10 pink places to stay:
Perfect for fly-and-floppers
Where to go: Tenerife (Ritz-Carlton Abama)
Where to book: Hotels.com
Price: from £275 per night**
Number 1 on the list of most popular pink hotels on Hotels.com, and the perfect somewhere for pink aesthetic lovers is the Ritz-Carlton Abama, which has seen searches spike by 55% since the latest Barbiecore trend.* A vision in pink terracotta, this beach-front oasis has everything so you don't have to go anywhere else: from the on-site spa (including mani-pedi), to fine alfresco dining and as many as 7 outdoor pools, one for each day of the week.
For pool celebrations
Where to go: Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Where to book: Vrbo
Price: from £319 per night for up to four 4people
Ideal for relaxing or spending quality time with the people you love most in the infinity pool, this dream house in Costa Rica overlooks Playa Flamingo and has multiple private decks to take in breathtaking views as the sun sets. Although you will probably just obsess over the pink chair, the pink pillows and the pink place-matts
Perfect for Parisian chic babes
Where to go: Paris, France (Hôtel Le Milie Rose)
Where to book: Hotels.com
Price: from £227 per night
This hotel is just footsteps from the Louvre museum, but forget Mona Lisa: you will gush over the calming rose-toned decor throughout the hotel! Those pink pillows will give you the sweetest dreams and waking up to the pink breakfast room will feel extra special.
For an influencer's getaway
Where to go: Texas, USA
Where to book: Vrbo
Price: from £2,634 for two nights, for up to 12 people
Vrbo only rents out whole homes and this is the ultimate getaway spot for your group of closest friends. This dreamhouse in Texas is an Instagrammer's heaven with pink interiors everywhere you look. Splash around in the pool or unwind by the cosy firepit. Remember to follow what the pink neon light above the bar says: “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.”
Perfect for high-end seekers
Where to go: London (The May Fair, a Radisson Collection Hotel)
Where to book: Hotels.com
Price: from £1,492 per night
Here's a secret pink suite you never know existed: the Radisson May Fair hotel, in London, has its own majestic hot pink room, the Schiaparelli Suite. The hotel is perfectly located to explore the Mayfair neighbourhood, one of the glitziest corners of London. The pink lampshades give the room an intimate vibe.
For that Malibu-doll look
Where to go: Cayman Islands, North Side
Where to book: Vrbo
Price: £466 per night for up to 6 people
Life is breezy at this striking waterfront home in the Cayman Islands, which has access to a private beach. The pink master bedroom and the pink toilet will make you want to stay here forever. Disconnect from the outside world whilst sipping on a cocktail, taking in views of the Caribbean Sea.
Perfect for political buffs
Where to go: Washington DC, USA (Riggs Washington DC)
Where to book: Hotels.com
Price: from £259 per night
This is another hidden gem you may not even know existed: Riggs Washington DC has a pink corner suite with a swanky mini-bar. It is Inspired by Ida McKinley, First Lady and adored wife of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, and specifically her love of flowers. This blush and rose coloured suite has an Ida-esq grandeur and features views over DC.
ENDS
Notes to Editors
*Searches on Hotels.com UK point of sale for a pre-determined selection of 15 hotels globally with pink exteriors. (YTD comparison: 1 Jan – 22 Aug 2022 vs same period 2021; 30-day comparison: 24 July – 22 August 2022 vs 24 June 2022 – 23 July 2022). The data is based on combined searches for all 15 hotels, unless specified for The Ritz-Carlton Abama.
All prices accurate as at 24/08/2022, subject to availability and terms and conditions of Vrbo and Hotels.com. Vrbo prices displayed do not include damage deposit details; prices and availability may change depending on number of people. Hotel prices are based on the cheapest double room available.
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