It wouldn’t be December without the announcement of Pantone’s Colour of the Year. For 2025, it’s the lucky turn of Mocha Mousse (17-1230), a rich and comforting tone that evokes the warmth and cosiness of coffee, chocolate and cocoa. This mellow brown shade is undoubtedly popular throughout the design world, with the versatile hue described by Pantone as ‘authentic and approachable,’

Offering a perfect balance between trend-forward design and timeless neutrality, it’s no surprise many hotels are well ahead of the trend with their mocha-esque designs. Here are a handful of dreamy hotels to check into next year that truly embrace Mocha Mousse – the Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025.

Dar Tantora by The House Hotel

AlUla was arguably the leader in the Mocha Mousse movement, with its tawny-hued deserts, ancient rock formations, and now – chameleonic hotels. One property allows guests to stay right in the heart of the bustling, cool and historical Old Town. Dar Tantora by The House Hotel is the newest opening in Saudi Arabia’s living museum, located in repurposed mud-brick buildings in the charming Old Town village and offering a true boutique experience with just 30 rooms. The hotel offers a more intimate, guest-house-like experience than other hotels in AlUIa, with Saudi-inspired design and details, textures and furnishings, and five rooms can be booked with minimal modern technology for a true step back in time to the AlUla of yesteryear. Breakfast is served in-room or in the verdant oasis-like garden, and the rooftop is home to a trendy artisan coffee shop offering views of the maze of mud-brick buildings.
@dartantora, irthospitality.com, dartantora@kertenhospitality.com

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