Until its resurgence as a hip hotel with faux-vintage interior, it had become seedy.

Although finishes are basic, the overall feel is closer to a hip hotel than the numbing blandness one associates with subsidized housing.

Browsing through listings for hip hotels, she imagines her square parents ensconced in one.

And when you step inside you might think it's a hip hotel, perfect for that girls' night out or romantic weekend.

Hammams - Turkish bathhouses - are steaming up hip hotels around the world.

After a total revamp, it is now a hip, boutique hotel.

"I keep in mind how spiritual you are," said Ms. Da Vinci, who would like to supply hip hotels with altars, too.

Rather like the newest hip hotels and restaurants, being a style trailblazer often means taking things a touch too far.

But another challenge for hip hotels is overcoming the short shelf life of any trend.

Some look more like the lobby of a hip hotel.