Curated Hotel Photography Selection

Sample work prepared for Accor
Jan Malkovský – Luxury Hotel & Architecture Photography

Elegant hotel lobby with two red sofas facing each other on a patterned rug, a vase with pink and purple flowers on a small round table between them, flanked by potted plants. The background features a staircase, arched doorways, and a chandelier han
A narrow hallway with teal curtains decorated with gold botanical patterns on the right, and teal glossy wall tiles on the left. The ceiling has gold flower-shaped pendant lights, and the hallway ends with an arched doorway leading to a seating area.
Elegant bar and lounge area with retro-style furniture, curved bar counter, white barstools, patterned sofas, and modern lighting fixtures in a stylish, vintage-inspired interior. W Prague by Marriott
A modern living room with a unique, curved fireplace in the center, surrounded by two mustard-colored curved sofas with decorative pillows, and beige curtains in the background. Hiton Prague
Interior of a modern living space with a red accent wall, a bar area with mirrors and liquor bottles, a black marble table, a TV on a green cabinet, and wall art featuring a dancer and a bird. Hiton Prague
Living room with green curved sofa, teal armchair, round marble-top coffee table with a pink book and black bowl on it, standing lamp, hanging pendant light, wooden floor, sheer curtains, and a bar area with barstools. Hiton Prague
A modern hotel room with a bed, two nightstands with black lamps, a blue velvet bench at the foot of the bed, beige curtains, and a large window showing a cityscape with a tall tower in the distance. Hiton Prague
A bedroom with a bed, lamp, and a TV, with an open door revealing a bathroom with a bathtub and curtains. St. Regis Saudi Arabia
Modern hotel room with a large white bed, decorative headboard, and a mirror behind the headboard reflecting a television and a blue wall. Nightstands with lamps and artwork are visible, with curtains on the window.
A bedroom with a large glass sliding door overlooking water and overwater bungalows, beige walls, a bed with white bedding, and a TV mounted on the wall. St. Regis Saudi Arabia
Modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and two purple pillows, a coffee table with a small plant, a side table with a lamp, a chair, a TV on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with potted plants and an out
Elegant hotel room with a large bed, nightstands with lamps, a striped sofa, and a glass-top coffee table, overlooking city buildings through two windows.
Spa room with a wooden sauna behind a glass door, a white armchair, and a hot tub with water, beige textured walls, and minimalist decor.
A luxurious hotel room with a wooden bed frame, a white mattress, a cream-colored sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dark wood dresser, and two lamps, with large windows showing a city view and heavy beige curtains.
A modern bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with beige mosaic tiles and a wooden sauna with a bucket and ladle.
Spa room with four white lounge chairs, folded towels, a wicker side table, a green plant wall, and frosted glass doors with green lighting effects.
A spa or massage room with a massage table covered in a yellow towel, surrounded by large windows with red curtains and white blinds, and decorated with flowers and candles.
Modern living room with white sofa, beige armchair, TV on console, large window with sheer curtains, patterned rug, and decorative lamp and vase.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, colorful decor, and natural light from a window with sheer curtains.
An elegant lounge area with black armchairs, round wooden tables, small lamps, and red and yellow couches against a textured red wall and gold curtains, decorated with large glass sphere ceiling lights.
Hotel room with a bed, bathtub, wall-mounted TV, skylights, wooden beams, and a lamp.
A modern hotel room with a bed, orange bedding, and pillows, a beige sofa, a bright orange chair, and decorative shelving unit, with large windows, curtains, and black and white artwork on the wall.
A bedroom with a white tufted headboard, a small white side table with a metallic lamp, a bed with beige and patterned pillows, three pink chairs at a white desk, and a mirror with pink roses in vases reflecting the room.
Elegant hotel room with ornate ceiling, chandelier, large window with drapes, vintage furniture including a red-accented bed, armchair, sofa and small table with floral arrangements, and a flat-screen TV.
Modern hotel room with large window view of city buildings, featuring a bed with white linens, a black headboard, a chair, a unique orange floor lamp, a wall-mounted light, a desk with a mirror and lights, and beige curtains.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mosaic tile wall, a green marble sink, a large oval mirror, and floor-to-ceiling curtains over a window.
A living room with a white sofa, beige pillows, and a rustic wooden coffee table with magazines. There is an armchair, a bar cart with drinks, a wooden wall with artwork, and a small bar area with bottles inside a cabinet.
Modern living room with large windows, beige sofa, black armchairs, coffee tables, and a flat-screen TV with sound system, overlooking a balcony with outdoor furniture and greenery.
A luxurious bedroom with exposed brick vaulted ceiling, stone wall, and modern decor. Features a bed with white bedding, a wicker chair with a cushion, a small table with drinks, and a hot tub in the corner.
Elegant restaurant interior with wooden floors, white tablecloth-covered tables, and green upholstered chairs. The space features large windows with white and green curtains, artwork on a green wall, and a decorative painted ceiling.
Modern multi-story office building with vertical wooden slats, glass windows, and balconies, surrounded by trees and parked cars, under a blue sky.
An aerial view of a tropical resort with two swimming pools, surrounded by palm trees, private cabanas, and a sandy beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean.
Two empty lounge chairs with brown towels and a white side table on a concrete poolside area, cast shadows from an nearby large white umbrella, with clear greenish water in the pool beside the chairs.
Elegant living room with two cream-colored striped sofas, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, large windows with city view, and classic lamps and furniture.
Modern hotel living room with beige, gray, and teal furniture, a large window with city skyline view, flat-screen TV, artwork, and decorative lighting.
Elegant hotel lobby with pink curved sofas, a glass flower vase on a round table, illuminated staircases, lush plants, and decorative chandelier.
A neatly made hotel bed with white linens and pillows, a decorative headboard with lamps on either side, a wall mirror above, and a side table with a remote control and phone, in a well-lit room with large window and curtains.
Decorative hallway with green bamboo-style wall on the left and green curtains with gold accents on the right, leading to a room with a plant and a seating area.
Two men installing a patterned rug in the lobby of a luxurious hotel with high ceilings, a chandelier, and decorative plants.

Every space is styled for the camera — not just for everyday use.
Furniture placement, lighting, and visual flow are carefully adjusted to ensure the room feels more open, inviting, and emotionally appealing in a photograph than it might in person.

W Prague

A hotel room with a large bed, white linens, and pillows, flanked by wall-mounted lamps. Light streams in through large windows with sheer curtains and heavy drapes. A man is standing near the window, adjusting his shirt.

Every shot is carefully planned and crafted in cooperation with the hotel’s marketing team.
We don’t aim to show everything — we focus on capturing the unique selling points of each room and space, presenting them in their most aspirational form.

W Prague

Elegant hotel lobby with vintage decor, large chandelier, staircase, plush sofa, and potted plants.
Interior lobby with two red sofas, a round floral rug, a vase with flowers on a table, potted plants, and a marble staircase leading to a second floor with a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. W Prague by Marriott

Left:
The hotel’s original photography:
– Distorted perspective
– Incorrect color tones
– Flat, washed-out atmosphere
– No staging to guide the guest’s attention

Right:
My version — carefully styled, corrected, and lit to present the lobby as it truly feels:
elegant, spacious, and inviting.
This is how a centerpiece space should be shown to future guests.

Dark hallway with teal and gold curtains, a person on the left holding a light trail, leading to a lit area at the end.

Left – Original Hotel Photograph
The main feedback we received on this image was that it felt oversaturated, muddy, and the colors did not accurately reflect the real materials or atmosphere of the corridor. The visual impact of this beautiful design was lost.

Right – Our Photography
This was one of the most technically demanding scenes we photographed this year. To faithfully reproduce the true look and feel of the space, we captured 55 separate images, lighting and balancing each element individually, then carefully blended them into a single, cohesive final frame.

The corridor is the primary access route between rooms and the lobby and restaurant, so timing and logistics were critical. We photographed the space at 4:00 AM to ensure full control of the environment, avoid guest traffic, and deliver a clean, uninterrupted composition.

Elegant hotel lobby with red sofas, coffee tables, potted plants, a patterned rug, and a grand staircase, with ornate chandeliers and decorative architectural details.
Hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, and multiple pillows. Behind the bed is a headboard with a built-in mirror, flanked by wall-mounted lamps. To the left, there is a side table with a small bottle and a glass. The room has a mix of modern and tropical decor, with framed floral artwork and a television reflected in the mirror. White curtains are drawn to the side of a window.
A narrow hallway with teal and gold decor, tiled walls on the left and velvet curtains on the right, ornate gold wall sconces, and a polished floor leading to an arched doorway.