Studio Santo Sospiro is a creative consultancy that devises transcendent amenities & touchpoints with hoteliers, home developers, wellness retreats and retailers who aspire to excellence in hospitality. We serve as a partner in driving home an immersive guest experience and capturing a property or brand’s soul of place. We create warmth, memories and wonder.
Personalized services for the present and future.
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Bath & Body / Wellness / Nature / Art / Spa (tech forward & traditional) / Pet / Books & Literature / Holiday / Celebration / Pool & Beach / Special Events / Children & Family / Valet / Coffee & Minibar / Arrival, Turndown & Departure
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Arrival & Departure Rituals / Collateral / Menu Design / Guest Communication / Uniforms / City Guides / Packaging / Scent & Sonic Identity / OS&E / Packaging
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Programming Calendar / Private Experiences / Group Experiences / Corporate Experiences / Pop Ups / Community Engagement / Partnerships & Collaborations / Special Projects
Grounded in a profound respect for the iconic, the creative and togetherness.
Studio Santo Sospir, or “sacred sigh,” is named after the storied Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat private retreat. Born of a lover's promise, Villa Santo Sospir was a dreamscape that became a canvas for the work of Jean Cocteau and clubhouse for some of the most important creative talents of its time. Likewise, we aspire to create otherworldly havens that evoke the senses and bring people together in a meaningful way.
Studio Santo Sospir was founded by Suzanne Karotkin formerly Experiences Manager at the Commodore Perry Estate. She blends her creative and operational know-how in hospitality with an abounding love of storytelling and brand-building gleaned over 10 years working as a fashion and lifestyle editor at magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W and InStyle.
A most thorough process.
Immersion
We immerse ourselves in the history of the brand or property as well as your vision, budget, team, culture and operational structure. We also explore the city and local community and conduct detailed market research to find rising trends and stories that are not being told.
Strategy
We create a unique brand positioning strategy and compelling narrative that imagines a guest’s dreams and wishes, sets your brand apart and lays the foundation for a meaningful answer to your needs that sits well within your budget and operational abilities.
Implementation
We run a thorough test on the approved plan and meticulously refine the program until it is undoubtedly viable on an operational level. We then make a plan for check-ins and updates which includes setting goals for ways to continue to connect with and delight guests.