Hotel Cafe Central was a block away from the flat I was staying at in Copenhagen. At first I was seduced by the gorgeous branding and impeccable decor, and then I found out that they also had an excellent latte and a croissant that was to-die-for. All the while I thought the ‘hotel’ sign was just a fun name–I didn’t actually think it was a hotel because it’s so tiny. I mean, the cafe seats three inside. After about the fourth time I went there and the barista warmed up to me a bit, I found out that it actually is a hotel! In fact, with just one room, it’s the smallest hotel in the world.
(I tried to get up to the room to snap a few pics, but the barista didn’t warm up to me *that* much.)
But anyway this tiny hotel and cafe got me thinking. 
(Apparently, the owner used to work in props–which is easy to imagine as the hotel cafe is perfectly vintage-French style)
I am often day dreaming about buying a house, opening a shop, a cafe, a restaurant. When I’m driving down the street and I see a ‘for rent’ sign on a building, I almost ALWAYS stop to peek in the windows and begin to imagine the space as a boutique, studio space, or some kind of concept store. Having grown up in The States, I think I almost naturally have this ”bigger is better” attitude, and sometimes I dismiss places as being too small. 
The Hotel Cafe Central reminds me of how good small is. It’s important for me to think about this remember it. A house doesn’t have to be be big to be awesome, a shop can be a tiny little hole-in-the-wall, and a hotel can just have one room–and that’s enough–maybe even better than big–after all, if the hotel had ten rooms, would I be blogging about it?
i love those pictures, the sentiment…what a dear little place to have visited + carry with you!
Dying over this place. Love the finish of every surface — time.
Well, we just returned from 5 nights at the Hotel Love. My wife and I have been to French St. Martin 5 times and this was easily the best experience to date. The Hotel Love is a wonderful little place in the center of Grand Case. The rooms are not lavish, but very cozy and clean. Hibiscus vines grow up the exterior walls welcoming you inside. The hotel is connected to a small beach cafe, which closes around 7 p.m. each evening (i.e. right after sunset). The food is simply wonderful. Their menu is not extensive, but perfect for the beach location. Most importantly (at least for us), the cafe has some of the best mixed drinks on the island.Now for the best part: the owners (William and Muriel) and the incredible staff (Vincent and Camille). They are extremely accommodating and welcoming. They make you feel at home. For example, my wife and I were lucky enough to be at the hotel for their annual Carnival Celebration (Grand Case has a small parade). The cafe was full of vacationers and locals alike. In any event, we will be back to Hotel Love!
I do the same thing with commercial rentals, dreaming, imagining what it could be…love this itty bitty cafe/hotel. It is perfection.
According to the hotel’s Facebook page, its room won’t be fixed up and ready for occupancy until sometime this fall. Maybe that’s why you weren’t invited to see it.
This is so cute!
Darling! We’ve also stayed at Eco-resorts. The best one ever was Maho Bay in St. John, USVI. Unfortunately, the place no longer exists. But we each stayed in a private cabana above the tree canopy overlooking famous Trunk Bay. I could spend all day, every day just snorkeling. We took all the kids (we have 4 a -all grown) and their S.O. Who each stayed in separate cabanas. We rented a jeep to get around, and the kids all hiked the entire length of the historic, mountainous Island. It was definitely a vacation to remember. Now they’re scattered all over the world & getting all together -even for holidays- is near impossible. So it’s just a Bill & I and we are both ready for a more pampered vacation!