Where the Building Is Part of the Journey
Some hotels are memorable because of where they are. Others because of the building itself. Architectural Hotels celebrates places where architecture defines the experience—from bold contemporary structures created by leading architects to historic buildings given an entirely new life through imaginative adaptive reuse. These are hotels where form, materials, history and surroundings matter, and where staying the night means experiencing the architecture from the inside.
Hotel Guaraní, Asunción, Paraguay A landmark of Latin American modernism where 1960s optimism still shapes the skyline of Paraguay’s capital Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Asunción’s defining modernist landmarks, opened in 1961 and designed by Brazilian architects Adolpho Rubio Morales, Rubens Carneiro Vianna, and Ricardo Sievers. ● The extraordinary original lobby, where…
read moreHôtel des Horlogers | Le Brassus, Switzerland Architecture, craftsmanship, and Swiss watchmaking come together in one of the Jura's most remarkable design hotels Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular zigzagging building by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) that disappears into the Jura landscape rather than dominating it. ● Beautifully understated interiors where timber, stone,…
read moreEurostars Palacio de Cristal – Oviedo, Spain A Santiago Calatrava landmark where monumental white architecture turns an overnight stay into an encounter with contemporary design. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The hotel occupies part of the spectacular Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos Ciudad de Oviedo, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. ● Calatrava’s unmistakable…
read moreThe Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida A Pastel-Coloured Playground Where Art Deco Nostalgia Meets Modern Miami Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Pharrell Williams and David Grutman created a joyful South Beach escape brought to life by architect Morris Adjmi, designer Ken Fulk, and landscape architect Raymond Jungles. ● Art Deco references, tropical murals, candy-coloured…
read morenhow Rotterdam | The Netherlands Architecture, Art and the Spirit of a City That Never Stops Reinventing Itself Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Occupies De Rotterdam, Rem Koolhaas' iconic "vertical city" and one of Europe's most influential contemporary buildings. ● Design that reflects Rotterdam's industrial character through bold architecture, art, and panoramic skyline views.…
read moreKimpton Los Monteros Marbella – Marbella, Spain Where Marbella’s Golden Age Returns in Full Colour Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Spain’s most legendary hotels, beautifully reimagined after a €50 million transformation. ● Interiors by El Equipo Creativo and Cristina Carulla Studio that revive the glamour, colour, and optimism of Marbella’s 1970s heyday.…
read moreAkelarre Hotel | San Sebastián, Spain A hillside extension of Pedro Subijana’s legendary restaurant, where sculptural architecture frames the Bay of Biscay Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Madrid-based Mecanismo embedded the 22-room hotel into Monte Igueldo, allowing Pedro Subijana’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant to remain the architectural and conceptual summit. ● Oak, grey filita stone, marble,…
read moreSix Senses Kyoto | Japan Where contemporary Japanese design, Heian-era inspiration, and holistic wellbeing come together in one of Kyoto's most thoughtful luxury retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully crafted interpretation of traditional Kyoto architecture through the lens of contemporary Japanese design. ● Interiors by Shimizu Kentaro that celebrate natural materials, craftsmanship,…
read moreKimpton Las Mercedes by IHG | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Where Colonial Heritage Meets Contemporary Caribbean Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully executed transformation of historic colonial buildings in the heart of Santo Domingo’s UNESCO-listed Ciudad Colonial. ● Architecture by Moneo Brock that seamlessly blends heritage preservation, tropical design, and contemporary hospitality.…
read moreThe Ostendian | Ostend, Belgium A vibrant lifestyle hotel where contemporary Belgian design, local storytelling, and Ostend's creative spirit come together in the city's boldest new address. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A refreshingly original hotel that celebrates Ostend's culture through bold design, local art, and playful storytelling. ● Warm, character-filled interiors by BLCN…
read moreTorel Quinta da Vacaria | Peso da Régua, Portugal Centuries of wine-growing heritage meet contemporary design on the terraced slopes of the Douro Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A historic wine estate sensitively transformed by architect Luís Miguel Oliveira, with new architecture embedded into the hillside rather than competing with the Douro landscape. ●…
read moreLa Fondation | Paris, France Where Brutalism Meets Parisian Warmth Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of a 1960s parking garage into one of Paris’ most ambitious new lifestyle hotels. ● Roman and Williams bring warmth, craftsmanship, and soul to a building defined by raw concrete and monumental scale. ● A rare…
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