Biophilic Urban Hotel Design and Restorative Experiencescapes

When considering how hotels can facilitate aesthetics that offer restorative benefits to business and leisure travelers, extant research suggests natural environments serve as a refuge and that time spent in nature promotes well-being. Based on the tenets of Stress Recovery Theory (SRT), combined with the theoretical perspective of prospect-refuge, we examine, through a series of conjoint analyses, how combinations of biophilic design elements differ in the extent to which they are perceived to enhance guests restoration, including relaxation, energy, and mind clarity. We further explore how these perceptions change based on higher and lower levels of individuals longer-term states of anxiety and stress. Findings can be translated into practical applications, ensuring that the biophilic elements more closely aligned with restoration and psychological needs are prioritized in urban hotel building and interior design.

Biophilic Urban Hotel Design and Restorative Experiencescapes Academic Article