Curated Hotel Photography Selection

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

If you’ve reached this page, it means my email has reached the right person. I would like to be considered as a photographer for Hilton properties, and I’ve prepared this curated selection to demonstrate the quality, consistency, and brand‑safe approach I bring to every project. Below is a recent before‑and‑after from my work for Hilton Dubrovnik, along with a selection of portfolio images created over the past year.

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Interior view of a luxurious hotel lobby with red sofas, two round coffee tables, potted plants, a patterned rug, a staircase, and elegant lighting fixtures.
Decorative hallway with teal and gold curtains on the right, teal tiled wall on the left, ornate ceiling with gold and teal lighting fixtures, and a distant doorway with a rounded top leading to another room.
Interior of a modern lounge or bar with a curved bar counter, multiple cushioned bar stools, and a variety of seating including armchairs and sofas, decorated with stylish lighting fixtures and a gold-toned ceiling.
A modern living room with rounded yellow couches, throw pillows, a central fireplace with a teardrop-shaped white chimney, and long light-colored curtains in the background.
Interior of a stylish living room with a red accent wall, a marble bar with three mirrors, and a mounted flat-screen TV on a green cabinet. There are decorative elements including a wall sculpture of two abstract figures and a circular rug.
Modern living room with green patterned sofa, teal armchair, oval marble-top coffee table with a pink book and green plant, wooden floor, curtains, standing floor lamp, hanging fireplace, and a curved bar area with brown bar stools and white curtains
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, bedside tables with lamps, a teal velvet bench at the foot of the bed, and a window with beige curtains showing a city skyline.
Modern hotel room with bed, nightstand, lamp, and a view into a bathroom with a bathtub.
Modern hotel bedroom with a neatly made bed, white bedding, and pillows. A large mirror hangs above the headboard, reflecting a TV and curtains. Bedroom features artwork on the walls, a marble floor, and bedside tables with lamps.
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Modern hotel bedroom with a large bed, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and a view of overwater bungalows through glass sliding doors.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, sitting area with a sofa, small table with a flower vase, and a balcony with potted plants. The room has a gray and white color scheme, with artwork on the wall and curtains by the window.
Luxury hotel room with large bed, nightstands, two lamps, beige curtains, a sofa, and a glass-topped coffee table.
Indoor spa room with a glass door sauna made of wood, a hot tub in the foreground, and a white cushioned chair to the right.
Luxury hotel room with a large bed, wooden furniture, a sitting area with a sofa, two lamps, and large windows showing a cityscape.
A bathroom with a walk-in shower with beige mosaic tiles and a wooden sauna with a bucket and ladle inside.
Spa lounge with white lounge chairs, black wicker tables, lush green plants wall, and frosted glass doors with green light.
A massage room with a massage table in front of three large windows with red curtains. The walls are white with dark brown wainscoting, and the ceiling has vaulted arches. The room has soft, ambient lighting, small decorative flowers, and a tray with
Modern living room with a curved white sofa, beige and patterned pillows, a textured coffee table with a book, a round chair with a striped rug, a TV on a light-colored console, a tall wicker lamp, and large windows with sheer curtains.
A modern hotel bedroom with a large bed, decorative circular mirrors above the headboard, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and sheer curtains covering a window.
A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted TV, a bathtub, and a skylight on the ceiling.
A bedroom with a white tufted headboard, beige bedding, and multiple pillows. Next to the bed, there is a small round white side table with a silver lamp. A mirrored wall behind a white vanity with two pink velvet chairs is decorated with two vases o
Luxurious hotel room with ornate ceiling moldings, chandelier, vintage furniture, large window with green and gold curtains, and a bed with red and gold bedding.
Modern hotel room with a large window overlooking an airport, featuring a bed with white linens, a black headboard, a black lounge chair, a wooden desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a decorative floor lamp, and a wall with a golden bokeh design.
Bathroom with a bathtub, beige curtains, and a vanity with a marble countertop and oval mirror.
A hotel living room with a white sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with books, a patterned rug, a beige armchair, a bar cart, and a small kitchenette in the background with decorative vases, glasses, and a mini fridge.
Modern living room with large windows, black armchairs, a beige sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, a rugs, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture and greenery.
Luxurious bedroom with exposed brick walls, a king-sized bed with white bedding, a decorative wall art behind the bed, a wicker armchair with cushions, a small round side table, a hot tub in the foreground, and ambient lighting highlighting the rusti
Elegant restaurant interior with white tablecloth-covered tables, green chairs, and artwork on a green wall, natural light from tall windows with curtains, wood flooring, and decorative ceiling paintings.
Modern multi-story building with vertical wooden slats, glass balconies, and retail on the ground floor, surrounded by cars and pedestrians, framed by trees.
Aerial view of a tropical resort with three swimming pools, surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sandy beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean.
Two lounge chairs with towels, a small side table, and an umbrella on a poolside patio, with shadows cast on the ground and water, and the pool water visible on the right.
Living room with two yellow striped sofas, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, large windows with city view, and elegant lamps and furniture.
Modern hotel living room with beige, teal, and gray furniture, marble-top coffee table, artwork, and large window with city view.
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Image comparison: Hilton Dubrovnik

Left — Original Hotel Photograph
The original image lacked clarity and atmosphere. The sea view was barely visible, the lighting felt flat, and the room’s natural openness wasn’t fully expressed. Important design elements blended into the background, and the overall impression didn’t reflect the true quality of the space.

Right — My Photography
In my version, the sea view is clearly visible and becomes a natural focal point of the room. Soft, controlled daylight creates a warm and inviting atmosphere while preserving accurate color tones and material textures. The composition is refined to highlight the room’s spaciousness, flow, and premium details, presenting the space exactly as a guest would experience it at its best.

Left — Original Hotel Photograph
The original image doesn’t fully communicate the room’s strongest features. The sea view is muted, the lighting feels flat, and the space appears less open than it truly is. Key design elements blend together, and the overall atmosphere lacks the warmth and clarity expected from a premium seaside property.

Right — My Photography
My version brings the room to life with a clear, unobstructed sea view that immediately draws the eye. Soft, controlled daylight creates a natural, inviting atmosphere while maintaining accurate color tones and material textures. The composition is refined to emphasize spaciousness, flow, and premium details, presenting the room exactly as a guest would experience it at its best.

Elegant hotel lobby with pink velvet sofas, green chairs, floral centerpiece, marble flooring, decorative walls, staircase, plants, and a large chandelier.
A neatly made hotel bed with white linens and pillows in a modern room featuring a large mirror, wall-mounted lamps, artwork, and a small nightstand with a phone, remote, and notepad.
Decorative hallway with green textured walls and gold leaf accents, hanging gold light fixtures, and a curved door opening to a space with a potted plant and warm lighting.
Two men are installing or cleaning a decorative round carpet with a floral pattern in a luxurious hotel lobby. The lobby has a high ceiling, elegant chandelier, stairs, potted plants, and plush red sofas.

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 a turquoise blanket at the foot of the bed. There is a mirror and two wall-mounted lamps above the headboard, and two framed flower paintings on the wall. A woman in a white t-shirt and black pants stands near the window, adjusting her top or chest. The room has sheer curtains and darker outer curtains, with daylight coming through.

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 a crystal chandelier, curved staircase, and contemporary furniture including red velvet sofas and black armchairs, surrounded by potted plants.
A luxurious hotel lobby with red sofas arranged on a patterned rug, potted plants on either side, a round table with a flower arrangement and a book, marble stairs in the background, ornate railings, arched entryways, decorative lighting, and a grand chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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.

A dimly lit hallway with dark walls and teal curtains on the right side, and a person standing on the left with a glowing light streak across the image, leading to a lit-up area at the end of the hallway.

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.

Luxurious hotel lobby with two red sofas, round coffee tables, decorative rug, potted plants, grand staircase, ornate railings, and a high ceiling with a large chandelier.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, white linens, and pillows, featuring a decorative headboard with a mirror behind and yellow lamps on either side, and artwork on the walls.
Decorative hallway with teal velvet curtains with gold embroidery on the right and teal glossy tile walls on the left, gold floral wall sconces, and a green draped ceiling with gold light fixtures, leading to an arched doorway with stained glass at the end.