YOWIE Hotel

After making their mark as the “coolest shop” in Philly, YOWIE is putting their signature spin on hospitality. YOWIE’s name now represents a larger concept: a thirteen suite boutique hotel set above an expanded retail space and new cafe, Wim, created in partnership with local coffee shop and bakeries ReAnimator Coffee and eeva. The space comes on the anniversary of YOWIE’s seventh year in business and is its most ambitious project to date: nearly 10,000 sq ft of space designed by its Founder and Creative Director Shannon Maldonado and opened in partnership with Deacon Hospitality Group.

Hotel guests can expect YOWIE’s trademark playful color palette throughout the space and an inspiring mix of iconic brands like Daltile, RBW, Hay, Normann Copenhagen, Blu Dot, and Audo alongside emerging local artists and makers like Carl Durkow, Sarah Todd, Alyssa Piro, Skye Volmar and more. Each suite has its own unique palette, furniture, handmade objects and artwork giving guests a new experience with each visit. Many items in the suites are available for purchase via an in-room printed catalog or the YOWIE shop on the ground floor. Guest experience highlights include a series of themed maps, monthly movie suggestions, a curated mini bar, and more. YOWIE’s expanded retail space features additional product categories including apparel, accessories, and select furniture. The storefront will present their favorite fixtures from RBW as one of the first direct to consumer showrooms for the lighting brand.

Architect

YOWIE Studio, Canno Design, S2 Design