The guy who collects ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs from hotels around the world

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This former Italian UN employee has gathered an amazing collection of 15,000 Do Not Disturb signs from lodging establishments all around the world.

Courtesy Edoardo Flores

Although he may not have planned on starting his collection, he has since developed a strong interest in the artwork, narratives, and design of these occasionally remarkable signs.

Flores had several possibilities as he traveled the world for work because of his UN employment. In 1995, after returning from a business trip to Pakistan with an intriguing-looking Do Not Disturb notice, Flores unintentionally began his collection.

Flores collects Do Not Disturb signs from around the world. Pictured here left to right: Icelandic Travel Industry Association, Iceland; Hotel de la Culture, Conakry, Guinea and Izmaylovo-Alfa Hotel, Moscow, Russia. Courtesy Edoardo Flores
Mozart Hotel, Rorschach, Switzerland; Michelangelo Hotel, Milan Italy and Narita View Hotel, Narita, Chiba, Japan. Courtesy Edoardo Flores
citizenM Hotels, The Netherlands; Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City and Complesso Turistico Sciaccamare Sciacca, Sicily. Courtesy Edoardo Flores

 

The Chedi, Muscat, Oman; The Liberty Hotel, Boston, USA (former prison) and Villa Santi Hotel and Resort, Luang Prabang, Laos. Courtesy Edoardo Flores
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa, Llanwyddyn, Powys, Wales. Courtesy Edoardo Flores
Auditorium Hotel, Madrid Barajas Airport, Spain; Beach Hotel Monte-Carlo Monaco and Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, Beverly Hills USA. Courtesy Edoardo Flores

Flores says his collection isn’t about the money and it’s “anybody’s guess” how much it might be worth: “I don’t only think of it in terms of value or monetary value, to me it’s just fun collecting and I enjoy having them,” he says.

Flores also encourages other people who travel extensively to start similar collections or find other ways to entertain themselves on business trips.

Source: Edoardo Flores.

 

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