Muji Hotel Shenzhen

Shenzhen, China

Recycled material from traditional Chinese homes and user-friendly Muji gadgetry fill all 79 rooms at this inaugural hotel from the Japanese lifestyle brand. An abundance of Muji swag gives the no-frills property an edge over its competition, and lets guests try out pricier products like the hairdryer, air purifier and aroma diffuser. Five room types range from 280 to 657 square feet, but all living quarters convey the brand’s utilitarian-meets-minimalist aesthetic. Standard hotel facilities like an eatery, gym, library and meeting spaces do less to convey the brand’s distinct identity, but every single item in the rooms plus the brand’s other home goods, travel products, food, clothing and cosmetics are available for purchase at the expansive two-level emporium, one of the largest Muji stores in China. A calendar of DIY workshops and TED Talk-style events extends the experience for hotel guests and locals alike.