Curated Hotel Photography Selection

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

Explore Autograph Collection in Full 360°

Step inside the unique rooms, sophisticated design, and stunning views — all from the comfort of your home.

Elegant hotel lobby with two red sofas, a round coffee table with a flower arrangement, and a patterned rug. There are potted plants on either side, a staircase in the background, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Decorative hallway with green and gold curtains on the right, green tiled wall on the left, ornate golden wall sconces, and a ceiling draped with green fabric, leading to an arched doorway.
Elegant indoor bar and lounge area with unique mushroom-shaped ceiling lights, a curved bar with light teal barstools, a patterned sofa, vintage-style chairs, and warm lighting fixtures.
A circular living room with two curved mustard-colored sofas arranged around a modern, freestanding fireplace with a tall, white, sculptural hood. Light-colored curtains serve as a backdrop, and decorative pillows are placed on each sofa.
Living room with a burgundy wall, a marble bar with three mirrors, a TV on a green cabinet, and a large wall art sculpture of an abstract figure.
Modern living room with green patterned sofa, teal armchair, marble-topped coffee table, and a bar area in the background with brown bar stools, white sheer curtains, a floor lamp, and contemporary hanging pendant light.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, two bedside tables with black lamps, a teal bench at the foot of the bed, and a window with beige curtains and city view.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall decoration, a TV on a stand, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with a bathtub and curtains.
Modern hotel room with a large, neatly made bed featuring white linens and pillows, a decorative headboard with brass accents, two small wooden bedside tables, a wall mirror, a wall-mounted TV, framed artwork, and a window with white curtains.
Modern bedroom with a view of overwater structures through floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, a white bed, a lamp, a mounted flat-screen TV in a wooden frame, and a minimalist white cabinet with a decorative sphere sculpture.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, gray sofa with purple pillows, small coffee table with a flower vase, balcony with potted plants, and contemporary decor.
Elegant hotel room with a large wooden bed, matching nightstands with lamps, a striped sofa with pillows, a glass-topped coffee table, and two large windows with beige curtains showing a cityscape.
A spa room with a glass door sauna, a white cushioned chair, and a white jacuzzi in the foreground, with small flower arrangements on a white shelf.
Luxury hotel room with a large wooden bed, sitting area with sofa and side tables, television, and city views through large windows.
A luxurious spa room featuring a walk-in shower with beige mosaic tiles and a sauna with wooden benches, a bucket, and a ladle.
Spa room with four white chaise lounges, towels, wicker side tables, a green-lit frosted glass door, and a wall with tropical plant artwork.
Spa treatment room with a massage table covered in a yellow towel, positioned in front of three windows with red curtains. The room has white walls, black and white paneling, and decorative lighting with flower arrangements.
Modern living room with a cream sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a round upholstered chair on a patterned rug. Flat screen TV on a low cabinet, large windows with sheer curtains, and a decorative floor lamp.
Modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, colorful decor, a yellow armchair, round side table, and large window with sheer curtains
An elegant lounge with a layered ceiling featuring large spherical pendant lights, red and yellow walls, and soft lighting. The room includes black leather armchairs, cozy sofas, small round tables with table lamps, and decorative pillows.
Hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and skylights in the ceiling.
A modern hotel room with a large bed covered in white linens and an orange blanket, flanked by two small black bedside tables with black lamps. There is a framed black-and-white photograph of a river scene on the white wall above the bed. In front of
A bedroom with a white padded headboard, a small round side table with a silver lamp, a bed with decorative pillows, and a vanity table with pink roses in vases, reflected in a mirror.
Elegant hotel room with vintage furniture, large window with green and gold curtains, chandelier, television, and decorative ceiling molding.
Modern hotel room with a large window overlooking an urban landscape, featuring a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a black armchair, and a floor lamp with a tripod stand.
A modern bathroom with a large window covered by light-colored curtains and sheer drapes, a circular mirror above a green marble sink, and neatly folded white towels on a wooden shelf.
A stylish living room with a white sofa and decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with a book, a patterned rug, and a wall art piece made of fabric, with a side bar area and a bathroom in the background.
Living room with large windows, beige sofa, two black armchairs, round coffee tables, area rug, flat-screen TV on a white stand, and balcony with outdoor furniture.
Luxurious bedroom with a hot tub, brick and stone walls, a modern bed with neutral bedding, and elegant furniture including a rattan chair and side table with glasses.
Elegant restaurant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs with green cushions, and decorative paintings on a green wall, featuring columns, brick and stone arches, and a ceiling mural.
Modern multi-story building with vertical wooden slats on the facade, large glass windows, surrounded by trees and parked cars, set against a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of a tropical resort with swimming pools surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sandy beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean.
Aerial view of two lounge chairs and an umbrella on a poolside deck, casting shadows on the beige tile surface next to a clear swimming pool.
Living room with two cream striped sofas, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, two windows with city view, and elegant lamps and furniture.
Modern living room with beige and teal sofas, a round marble table, a large window with curtains, wall art, and a television.
Elegant hotel lobby with pink sofas, round tables with floral arrangements, potted plants, and a curved staircase.
Hotel room with a large bed featuring white linens, a headboard with built-in lamps, a wide mirror above the bed, a side table with a telephone and remote, a window with sheer white curtains, a small framed floral artwork, and a teal rug.
Decorative hallway with green bamboo textured wall on the left and green curtains with gold floral patterns on the right, illuminated by hanging gold leaf-shaped light fixtures.
Two workers installing a patterned carpet in a luxurious hotel lobby with a grand staircase, ornate decor, potted plants, and a large chandelier.

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 man in a white t-shirt stands near a bed in a hotel room, with large windows covered by sheer white curtains, floral artwork on the wall, and a mirror over the headboard.

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

Luxury hotel lobby with grand chandelier, curved staircase, and plush seating area with red sofas and black chairs.
An elegant hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase, two red sofas, a round rug with a floral design, potted plants, and a central vase with flowers.

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 green velvet curtains on the right and a man standing on the left, holding a light ring, in a dimly lit setting with a warm glow at the end of the hall.

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 two red sofas facing each other around a round coffee table with a floral arrangement. The background has a staircase, potted plants, and a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A neatly made hotel bed with white sheets and pillows, a headboard with a mirror and lamps, and side tables with lamps. The room has curtains, artwork, and a marble floor.
Elegant corridor with teal velvet curtains decorated with gold floral patterns on the right, teal glossy wall tiles on the left, and ornate gold ceiling lights; leads to a doorway with a glass window at the end.