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.
Shangri-La Shougang Park – Beijing, China An abandoned steelworks transformed by Lissoni & Partners into a monumental garden of glass, steel and industrial memory. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Lissoni & Partners preserves the enormous concrete walls, steel trusses and industrial scale of the former Shougang steelworks rather than disguising them. ● A spectacular…
read moreVik Chile – Colchagua Valley, Chile A shimmering hilltop retreat where architecture, contemporary art and one of Chile's most ambitious vineyards become inseparable. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect Marcelo Daglio's extraordinary bronzed titanium roof ripples above the hilltop like another range of mountains, creating one of Chile's most recognisable contemporary hotels. ● Every…
read moreHotel AWA – Lake Llanquihue, Chile A striking concrete retreat where architecture steps aside and lets Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano take over. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect-owner Mauricio Fuentes spent a decade developing a highly personal hotel where the building itself is precisely oriented around sunlight, privacy and extraordinary views. ● The…
read moreRefugia Chiloé – Chile A modern lodge shaped by Chiloé’s palafitos, tidal landscapes and centuries-old island culture. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Mobil Arquitectos reinterpreted Chiloé’s traditional stilt-house architecture as a striking contemporary structure overlooking the wetlands and waters of Pullao Bay. ● All 24 rooms face the water, combining expansive views with lenga…
read moreLloyd's Inn Bali | Seminyak, Indonesia A Tropical Minimalist Retreat Where Concrete, Light, and Nature Exist in Perfect Balance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restrained interpretation of tropical minimalism, where raw concrete, water, and lush greenery create an atmosphere of complete calm. ● Architecture that encourages guests to slow down through open…
read moreNirjhara | Tabanan, Bali | Indonesia A Sustainable Jungle Retreat Where Contemporary Design Blends Seamlessly with Bali's Natural Landscape Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully designed boutique retreat where contemporary architecture disappears into rice terraces, rainforest, and waterfalls. ● Sustainable villas built with reclaimed timber, natural stone, bamboo, and traditional Balinese craftsmanship. ●…
read moreTitik Dua | Ubud, Bali | Indonesia Where Architecture, Art, and Culture Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by acclaimed Indonesian architect Andra Matin, one of Southeast Asia’s most influential contemporary architects. ● A rare hotel that functions as a genuine cultural platform, bringing together artists, designers, musicians, and travellers. ● Bold architectural…
read moreDesa Potato Head Bali | Seminyak, Indonesia Where Creativity, Sustainability, and Balinese Culture Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most ambitious hospitality projects in Asia, designed by OMA and rooted in a powerful sustainability mission. ● A creative village where hotel, art space, recording studio, beach club, and cultural hub exist…
read moreDexamenes Seaside Hotel | Kourata, Peloponnese | Greece Where Industrial Heritage Meets the Ionian Sea Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Europe’s most remarkable adaptive reuse projects, transforming a 1920s wine factory into a minimalist beachfront retreat. ● Raw concrete architecture softened by Mediterranean light, sea air, and extraordinary attention to detail. ●…
read moreSan Francisco Proper Hotel | California, USA Eclectic Elegance in a Landmark Flatiron Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1909 flatiron landmark where Kelly Wearstler transforms historic architecture into one of San Francisco's most distinctive design hotels. ● Bold, layered interiors that effortlessly blend Victorian elegance, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Cubism, and contemporary…
read moreThe Rebello Hotel & Spa, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Industrial Heritage Reimagined on the Banks of the Douro Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A former nineteenth-century warehouse and factory complex transformed into one of Porto's most distinctive design hotels. ● Bold interiors celebrating Porto's industrial heritage through contemporary art, reclaimed materials, and collectible…
read moreThompson Houston – Houston, Texas Mid-century glamour rises above the Bayou City with unmistakable Texas confidence. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking new landmark by HOK, whose sculptural architecture brings aerospace-inspired elegance to Houston's skyline. ● Residential interiors by Abel Design Group reinterpret the refined home of a 1970s Texas oil baron through…
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