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.
Riva Lofts | 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…
read moreThompson 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…
read moreThe Siren Hotel - Detroit, Michigan, USA Where a 1920s musical landmark finds a seductive new rhythm. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● ASH transformed Detroit’s long-abandoned 1926 Wurlitzer Building into a richly atmospheric hotel without polishing away its history. ● Italian Renaissance architecture meets an unexpectedly romantic palette of pale pink, oxblood and navy,…
read morePopulus Denver | Colorado, USA Where Aspen Trees Inspired America's First Carbon-Positive Hotel Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A groundbreaking carbon-positive hotel that proves sustainability and great design can strengthen one another. ● One of the most distinctive new hotel buildings in America, inspired by Colorado's native Aspen trees and designed by Studio Gang.…
read moreAce Hotel & Swim Club Athens, GlyfadaA Riviera revival where Brutalist geometry, Greek modernism, and Ace’s creative spirit meet on the coast of Glyfada. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A sharp transformation of the former Fenix Hotel, preserving its 1970s architectural character while giving it a new cultural purpose. ● Ciguë’s design brilliantly blends…
read moreSeegut Zeppelin - Friedrichshafen, Germany Healthy interiors, protected parkland and a private piece of Lake Constance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A rare lakeside estate where Theodor Fischer’s historic Villa Gminder sits among four sharply contemporary, spruce-clad buildings by Plösser Architekten. ● Sustainability goes far beyond the usual hotel checklist: geothermal energy, free cooling,…
read morekleiner Löwe – Stadthotel Bregenz | Austria Herzog & de Meuron Creates an Intimate Architectural Hideaway Between Lake Constance and the Alps Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just eight rooms make this Herzog & de Meuron project an unusually intimate opportunity to experience architecture by one of the world’s most celebrated practices. ● Radical…
read moreThe Home Hotel Zürich, Switzerland A Former Paper Mill Reimagined Through the Playful Spirit of Dada Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored nineteenth-century paper mill transformed into one of Zürich's most original lifestyle hotels. ● Interiors inspired by the city's Dada movement combine bold colours, graphic patterns, and sculptural design with industrial…
read moreHotel Gfell - Völs am Schlern (Fiè allo Sciliar), Italy An Alpine Retreat Where Architecture Disappears into the Landscape Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Rather than dominating the landscape, noa* embedded the new hotel directly into the hillside, allowing architecture and nature to exist in perfect harmony. ● Contemporary interiors combine dark oak, natural…
read more25hours Hotel Paper Island | Copenhagen, Denmark Harbour Cool Meets Summerhouse Calm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A playful reinvention of Copenhagen’s former Paper Island, where industrial heritage meets the laid-back spirit of a Danish summerhouse. ● One of the most exciting waterfront openings in the city, combining harbour views, creative energy, and 25hours’…
read moreTHEKRANE - Copenhagen, Denmark An Industrial Crane Transformed into One of the World's Most Extraordinary Design Hotels Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A former coal-loading crane has been reimagined as a remarkable one-room hotel, preserving its industrial heritage while embracing contemporary Scandinavian minimalism. ● Norm Architects' all-black interior transforms the changing Nordic light into…
read moreOne Suite Hotel Dubrovnik Where Contemporary Croatian Design Meets Adriatic Ease Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design-forward boutique hotel showcasing some of Croatia’s finest contemporary furniture and craftsmanship. ● A refreshing alternative to staying inside Dubrovnik’s crowded historic center, while remaining just minutes away. ● Strong connections to local art, gastronomy, and sustainability…
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