Where do Daniel Humm, Tory Burch and Tadao Ando go to feel inspired?

Guo Pei, couturier

“I love Kyoto for its handcrafts and fabrics. Once I even came across a textile made of wood, which is processed from the bark of a sakura cherry tree. We always stay at the Yoshikawa Ryokan, which was a private residence owned by Ema Tenko, a master of Chinese poetry, before being transformed into an eight-room hotel. It feels as though you are staying in a private house.” kyoto-yoshikawa.co.jp

Tory Burch, designer 

“Winston Churchill had a room at The Sofitel, Luxor, and it’s also where Agatha Christie was inspired to write Death on the Nile. It’s what I imagine the 1920s in Egypt would have been like – full of romance and nostalgia.” sofitel.accor.com

Peter Pilotto, designer 

“I went to New Orleans for the opening of the Maison de la Luz hotel, and hadn’t expected to like the city. I thought it would be over-touristy, but the French Quarter and the residential areas are so beautiful, and the atmosphere around the jazz clubs is genuine; you can’t fail to have a great time. I love to be surprised.” maisondelaluz.com

Nicole Berry, executive director of The Armory Show

“Australia was on my bucket list, so getting to drive the Great Ocean Road and see the Twelve Apostles did not disappoint at all. The natural beauty was breathtaking. We went to Sydney, where we stayed at a cute boutique hotel called Crystalbrook Albion. The location, in Surry Hills, was great for exploring the city.” crystalbrookcollection.com/albion

Daniel Humm, chef and restaurateur 

“I spent some time in Jaipur a couple of years ago and it was life-changing. Everything is different: the weather, the food, the smells, the architecture, the spirituality. I stayed at Samode Haveli, which felt very of the place, and practised yoga and meditation. The crowded markets, people dressed in vibrant colours, the cows and monkeys in the streets… I was out of my comfort zone, but in the best – very freeing – way.” samode.com

James Taffin de Givenchy, jewellery designer 

“Tokyo is a transformative city: from the luxurious, authentic Hoshinoya hotel to the Tsukiji Fish Market at 5am, complete with a sushi breakfast, there is an incredible mix of classic and contemporary culture. The food was interesting because I thought I was an adventurous eater, but my incredible omakase meal at Sushi Kanesaka was on a whole other level.” hoshinoya.com

Tadao Ando, architect

“I’m looking forward to revisiting the Hôtel d’Angleterre in Paris as I’ve stayed there since the start of my career. And I long to walk around the Bourse de Commerce gallery, which I designed, now that it is open. I’m excited to see the spectacular fresco restoration as well as artworks that have been specially commissioned for the space.” hotel-dangleterre.com

Rita Konig, designer and journalist

“I can’t wait to go back to LA. I want to stay at the private members’ club San Vicente Bungalows, which I decorated for hotelier Jeff Klein in 2018. I haven’t been back since and I’m longing to go and enjoy it now that it’s done – it really takes a year or two before a place starts to settle and feel good. And I’d go to Santa Barbara and explore the Pacific coastline – there’s something about palm trees, mountains, beaches, deserts, extreme sunlight and the can-do attitude that makes California fun.” sanvicentebungalows.com

Achille Salvagni, designer and architect

“The energy you find in New York is indescribable; there’s really nothing like it. I love walking around the Upper East Side and taking in the mix of old-world architecture and new buildings. I always stay at The Mark Hotel – it’s like a second home to me. It’s in the same neighbourhood I work in and is comfortable, with great service.” themarkhotel.com