Curated Hotel Photography Selection

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

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Elegant hotel lobby with two red sofas facing each other on a pink floral rug, a table with a flower arrangement, potted plants, grand staircase in the background, ornate railings, chandelier, archways, and warm lighting.
A decorative hallway with teal walls, gold accents, tropical-themed wall sconces, green curtains with gold embroidery, and ornate ceiling lighting fixtures.
Elegant bar and lounge area with a modern design, featuring a curved bar counter with light blue bar stools, a semi-circular patterned sofa, yellow armchairs, and decorative lighting fixtures on the ceiling and tables.
A cozy living room with a modern fireplace between two curved mustard yellow sofas, adorned with patterned throw pillows. Behind the sofas are large sheer curtains, and the room features a circular ceiling design with warm lighting.
Living room with red wall, bar area with three mirrors, bar counter with bottles, glasses, and a marble top, television on a green cabinet, wall art of a dancer with a bird, cream curtain, modern chandelier, olive green armchair, patterned area rug.
Modern living room with green curved sofa, teal armchair, round wooden coffee table with a pink book titled 'FRIDA KAHLO' and a decorative black bowl, beige area rug, vintage-style floor lamp, pendant ceiling light, large white curtains.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, side tables with black lamps, a turquoise bench at the foot of the bed, beige curtains, and a window showing a city view and a tower in the distance.
A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, table lamp, and a mounted TV, with a bathroom visible through an open doorway showing a bathtub and curtains.
Elegant hotel bedroom with a large bed, white linens, and pillows, a modern headboard with gold accents, wall-mounted lamps, a mirror above the bed, a TV on a blue wall, decorative artwork, and natural light coming through sheer curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of water and buildings, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a gray couch and purple pillows, a small table with flowers, a window with a view of neighboring buildings, and modern decor and lighting.
A hotel room with a large wooden bed, bedside tables with lamps, a beige sofa, a coffee table, and windows with beige curtains.
A modern spa room with a glass door sauna, a white lounge chair, and a small table with a row of small vases and flowers.
Luxurious hotel bedroom with wooden furniture, a large bed, a seating area, and city view windows.
A luxurious shower and sauna room with beige mosaic tile shower, glass door, and wooden sauna with a bucket and ladle.
Spa relaxation room with four white lounge chairs, a small woven side table, and a wall with frosted glass featuring green leaf shadows. The room has warm beige walls and dark tiled flooring.
Spa treatment room with massage bed covered in a yellow towel, a tray with tea cups, pink flowers, and rolled towels, surrounded by red curtains, large windows, and modern wall sconces.
Modern living room with white curved sofa, two beige armchairs, a flat-screen TV, large glass sliding doors with curtains, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a large bed, colorful circular mirrors above the headboard, a yellow armchair, and a mustard-colored sofa with pillows. There is a small round side table and a dark blue ottoman near a window with sheer white curtains.
An intimate lounge with red and black leather armchairs, small round tables with lamps, and a red cushioned area with a yellow curtain backdrop. Suspended spherical pendant lights hang from the ceiling.
Hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV on the wall, a bathtub, and skylight windows on the ceiling.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, orange bedding and cushions, a beige sofa, a small orange chair, black lamps, wooden flooring, and a framed black and white picture on the wall. There are curtains and a decorative shelf with vases and books.
A bedroom with a white upholstered headboard, a small round white side table with a metallic silver lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror reflecting pink roses in vases on a desk with pink velvet chairs.
Elegant hotel room with a large window draped with green curtains, ornate white ceiling moldings, a brass chandelier, a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, vintage armchair and loveseat with floral upholstery, a round side table with flowers, a desk
Hotel room with a large window view of city buildings, a bed with white linens, a black headboard, a round golden-toned floor lamp, a desk with a TV, and a modern black armchair.
Luxury bathroom featuring a marble sink with toiletries, a large oval mirror, a circular magnifying mirror, and a bathtub beside sheer and green curtains covering a window.
Modern living room with white sofa, decorative pillows, wood accent wall, armchair, oval wooden coffee table with magazines, area rug, mini bar area, and abstract wall art.
Modern living room with beige sofa, black armchairs, coffee tables, and large flat-screen TV on a white TV stand, with sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor balcony with patio furniture and greenery.
Luxurious bedroom with exposed brick walls and arched ceiling, featuring a hot tub, a bed with white bedding, a rattan chair with cushions, with small decor items and lighting creating a cozy ambiance.
Elegant restaurant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs with green cushions, large windows with white and green curtains, paintings on a green wall, stone archways, brick and stone walls, and a painted ceiling with angels.
Modern multi-story building with vertical wooden slats on the facade, surrounded by trees and parked cars in the foreground.
Aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools, surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sandy beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean.
Two lounge chairs with brown cushions on a concrete poolside, shadowed by a large white umbrella, next to a swimming pool with clear blue-green water.
Living room with two large windows, beige curtains, sofas with striped and solid cushions, wooden coffee table with a floral arrangement, lamps, chandelier, and city view outside
Modern hotel living room with gray and teal furniture, a marble coffee table, large window with curtains, flat-screen TV, and decorative art.
Elegant hotel lobby with pink sofas, a floral centerpiece, potted plants, and a staircase under a chandelier, with decorative arches and murals.
Hotel room with white bed, large mirror above headboard, bedside lamps, and artwork of a pink flower on the wall.
A decorative hallway featuring a green bamboo wall on the left and a green floral curtain with gold accents on the right, leading to a room with potted plants and a curved reception desk, illuminated by ornate gold leaf chandeliers.
Two men installing or repairing a large, decorative rug in the lobby of a hotel or building with elegant decor, including pink couches, potted plants, and ornate railing features.

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 bed, curtains, and wall art, and a man standing near the window.

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 vibrant pink sofas, black chairs, a circular coffee table, green plants, and a grand chandelier hanging from the high ceiling with multiple levels and ornate balconies.
Elegant hotel lobby with two red sofas facing each other, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers and a book, decorative carpets, large potted plants, curved staircase, and chandelier. Architectural details include arches and ornate molding.

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.

Dimly lit hallway with green curtains on the right and dark walls on the left. A person is partially visible on the left side holding a glowing light tube, creating a glowing arc. The hallway ends in a well-lit room.

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 a central seating area featuring two red sofas facing each other and a round coffee table with a floral arrangement, surrounded by potted plants, marble floors, and a grand staircase in the background. The space has high ceilings, decorative columns, and a large chandelier hanging from above.
Hotel room with a large bed, white linens, a decorative headboard with gold accents, a wall mirror behind the headboard, wall-mounted lamps, a flat-screen TV, curtains, and artwork on the walls.
A vibrant, ornate hallway with teal velvet curtains decorated with gold botanical patterns on the right and teal ceramic tiles on the left. The ceiling features a series of golden, flower-shaped light fixtures. At the end of the hallway, there is a doorway with an arched top leading to another room.