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.
The Sanya EDITION - Hainan, China A private ocean, monumental architecture and Ian Schrager cool on the shores of Haitang Bay Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ian Schrager’s first EDITION in China, bringing the brand’s restrained glamour to a vast 50-acre tropical resort designed with SCDA, CAP Atelier and landscape architect Madison Cox. ●…
read moreSifang Hotel Nanjing, Autograph Collection | China Architecture, Art & Forest in Perfect Balance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the world's most extraordinary architecture destinations, where internationally acclaimed architects have created an open-air museum in the forest. ● A design-led retreat that seamlessly blends contemporary architecture, landscape, and art within the peaceful…
read moreJW Marriott Hotel Qufu | China Confucian philosophy translated into contemporary Chinese hospitality Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● LTW Designworks rooted the entire design in Qufu and the teachings of Confucius rather than applying generic international five-star luxury. ● The extraordinary atrium centres on a seven-metre ginkgo tree installation and a statue of Confucius,…
read moreJiangnan House Nantou – Shenzhen, China Neri&Hu transforms an ordinary apartment block into an extraordinary study of Shenzhen’s urban past and relentless reinvention. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A brilliant adaptive-reuse project by Neri&Hu, retaining the concrete bones of a former residential building while deliberately exposing the tension between old and new. ● Located…
read moreAmanyangyun, ShanghaiOne of the most extraordinary preservation projects ever undertaken, where a rescued ancient forest and centuries-old village have been transformed into one of the world's most remarkable luxury retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A breathtaking conservation project that relocated 10,000 ancient camphor trees and dozens of historic Ming- and Qing-dynasty houses.● Kerry…
read moreCity of Dreams - Morpheus | Macau, China Where Zaha Hadid Turned Architecture Into Pure Imagination Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most extraordinary hotel buildings ever created, designed by the late Zaha Hadid. ● A groundbreaking architectural exoskeleton that transforms engineering into sculpture. ● Luxury hospitality elevated into an immersive spatial…
read moreTaoxichuan Hotel | Jingdezhen, China Where Ceramics, Culture, and Contemporary Design Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design hotel deeply rooted in Jingdezhen’s thousand-year legacy as China’s porcelain capital. ● Architecture and interiors that transform ceramic craftsmanship into a contemporary hospitality experience. ● Located at the heart of one of China’s most exciting…
read moreMonte Uzulu | San Agustinillo, Mexico Where Craft, Culture, and Coastline Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A deeply considered eco-retreat that blends indigenous wisdom, contemporary design, and environmental responsibility. ● Designed in close collaboration with Mexican artisans, celebrating craftsmanship from Oaxaca and beyond. ● One of the most authentic boutique stays on Oaxaca’s…
read moreThe Adolphus, Autograph Collection | Dallas, Texas | USA Gilded Age Grandeur, Reimagined Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of America's great historic hotels, where Beaux-Arts architecture, European elegance, and more than a century of Dallas history come together under one roof. ● Beautifully restored interiors that balance original craftsmanship with contemporary comfort, creating…
read moreThe Statler, Dallas Mid-Century Legacy Meets Modern-Day Revival Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of America's most significant mid-century hotels, beautifully restored while preserving its unmistakable 1950s character. ● A thoughtful reinvention that combines historic architecture, contemporary design, residences, and vibrant social spaces under one roof. ● Rich in original details—from terrazzo floors and…
read moreHotel Saint George | Marfa, Texas | USA Minimalist architecture and artistic spirit in the heart of West Texas. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The hotel that perfectly captures Marfa's unique blend of desert minimalism, contemporary art and frontier heritage. ● Thoughtfully designed with industrial materials, reclaimed local elements and a restrained aesthetic inspired…
read moreThe Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park – El Paso, Texas Art Deco grandeur, Hollywood glamour and the spirit of the American Southwest. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1930 Art Deco landmark that has defined the El Paso skyline for nearly a century. ● Rich Pueblo Deco interiors blending historic architecture, West Texas…
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