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Torrearena Design Hotel
Castillo de Arena | Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Torrearena Design Hotel

Torrearena Design Hotel, Puerto Escondido, Mexico A Courtyard Sanctuary by the Pacific Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restrained boutique hotel by architect Alberto Kalach that proves great design does not need grand gestures. ● Three sculptural brick towers arranged around a lush courtyard where preserved trees remain the true centrepiece. ● A…

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W Prague
W Prague

W Prague

W Prague, Czechia An Art Nouveau Icon Reborn with Contemporary Architecture, Czech Craftsmanship, and W’s Signature Energy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The legendary Grand Hotel Evropa has been revived as a bold new landmark, preserving its 1905 Art Nouveau grandeur while introducing a striking contemporary wing. ● Benoy, AvroKO, Chapman Taylor, and Dam…

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OLM Nature Escape
OLM Nature Escape | South Tyrol

OLM Nature Escape

OLM Nature Escape, Sand in Taufers (Campo Tures), Italy A Circular Alpine Retreat Where Radical Sustainability Meets Contemporary Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking ring-shaped hotel by architect Andreas Gruber, inspired by an old millstone and conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the Alpine pasture. ● Natural larch, stone, glass, and mineral…

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The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit
The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit

The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit

The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit, Thailand A Creative Riverside Hideaway Where Art, Design, and Bangkok's Cultural Scene Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Set in Bangkok's historic Phra Arthit district, the hotel immerses guests in one of the city's most vibrant creative neighbourhoods. ● Minimalist architecture, contemporary interiors, and an ever-changing art programme blur…

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Macalister Mansion
Macalister Mansion | George Town, Penang

Macalister Mansion

Macalister Mansion — Colonial Grandeur Meets Playful DesignA heritage mansion transformed into Penang’s most imaginative boutique stay Type: architectural hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, independent hotel, luxury hotel Style: art & culture, minimalist Vibe: lively A Bold Remix of Past and Present Set within a century-old colonial mansion in northeast Penang,

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Else Kuala Lumpur
Else Kuala Lumpur

Else Kuala Lumpur

Else Kuala Lumpur — A Meditative Sanctuary in a Storied Art Deco LandmarkA heritage giant reborn as one of the city’s most soulful urban retreats An Art Deco Giant, Awake Again Surrounded by gleaming new skyscrapers,

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Totem
Totem | Flaine, French Alps

Totem

Totem Hotel Flaine – Modernist Soul in the French AlpsA bold retreat at the heart of Marcel Breuer’s visionary ski resort. Flaine Forum 74300 Arâches-la-Frasse, France Type: architectural hotel, design hotel Style: brutalist, 1970s, retro & vintage Vibe: lively A Ski Resort Like No Other Born in the Swinging Sixties, Flaine was designed by Hungarian…

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Hôtel des Dromonts
Hôtel des Dromonts | Avoriaz, French Alps

Hôtel des Dromonts

Hôtel des Dromonts – Retro Alpine IconA 1960s cedar-shingled landmark that redefined ski resort style in Avoriaz. 40 Place des Dromonts 74110 Morzine, Frane Type: architectural hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel Style: mid-century, retro & vintage Vibe: lively A Pine-Cone Vision Turned Reality Built in 1966 by visionary architect Jacques Labro,

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Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá
Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá | Mallorca

Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá

Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá, Illetas, Mallorca, Spain A Modernist Landmark Where Mediterranean Architecture Becomes Timeless Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Spain's finest examples of Mediterranean Modernism, designed in 1964 by legendary architect José Antonio Coderch. ● Beautifully preserved interiors featuring original furniture by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá, and Miguel Milá.…

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The StandardX, Melbourne
The StandardX, Melbourne

The StandardX, Melbourne

The StandardX MelbourneGrit, Design, and Just the Right Amount of Chaos 62 Rose Street Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, lifestyle & creative hotel Style: industrial chic Vibe: hip hood, lively, rooftop bar A Streetwise Shell with Something to Say Not every hotel is here to behave. In the heart of Fitzroy—Melbourne’s…

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Riva Lofts
Riva Lofts | Florence

Riva Lofts

Riva Lofts Florence, Florence, Italy A Former Industrial Workshop Transformed into One of Florence's Most Inspiring Design Retreats Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable adaptive reuse project by architect Claudio Nardi, transforming a nineteenth-century factory into an intimate urban sanctuary. ● Thoughtfully designed lofts where industrial architecture, contemporary design, antiques, and craftsmanship exist…

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Thompson Dallas
Thompson Dallas

Thompson Dallas

Thompson Dallas – Dallas, Texas Mid-century grandeur, boldly reimagined in the heart of downtown Dallas. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular restoration of Dallas' iconic First National Bank Tower, blending mid-century architecture with contemporary luxury. ● Richly layered interiors by Caroline Todd, where Texan craftsmanship, contemporary art and 1960s glamour create a distinctive…

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