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.
Hôtel Monville, Montréal An intelligent boutique-style property where minimalist design, seamless technology, and contemporary comfort redefine the modern city stay. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Montréal's most forward-thinking boutique hotels, blending smart technology with warm contemporary design. ● Minimalist interiors filled with natural light, local art, and materials inspired by Montréal's industrial…
read moreWhitworth Locke, Manchester Victorian Warehouses Reimagined for Modern City Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautiful conversion of three Victorian cotton warehouses into one of Manchester's most stylish design aparthotels. ● Industrial architecture softened by Grzywinski+Pons' warm, contemporary interiors filled with natural materials, colour, and light. ● A lively community hub where co-working,…
read moreNative Manchester Industrial Heritage Reimagined for Contemporary Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular conversion of one of Manchester's largest Victorian warehouses into the UK's most impressive design-led aparthotel. ● Architecture by Archer Humphryes that celebrates cast iron, exposed brick, and soaring industrial spaces without compromising contemporary comfort. ● Spacious apartments that combine…
read more22 PIECES | Kyoto, Japan An apartment-style design hotel where beautiful objects, everyday rituals, and contemporary Kyoto living come together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully curated 22-room stay that feels more like living in a thoughtfully designed Kyoto apartment than checking into a hotel. ● Spacious, residential-style rooms with kitchens, dining areas,…
read moreAman Kyoto | Japan A secluded forest sanctuary where Kerry Hill’s architecture, Japanese craftsmanship, and nature exist in extraordinary harmony Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Kerry Hill’s final projects, with low-slung pavilions designed to disappear almost completely into a 32-hectare forest landscape. ● Contemporary interpretations of the ryokan combine hinoki baths, washi…
read moreThe Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan Kengo Kuma and Ian Schrager turn Ginza intimacy into a seductive new expression of Japanese luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Kengo Kuma gives EDITION’s familiar minimalism a distinctly Ginza identity, using dark walnut, Japanese latticework, woven details, and a deliberately intimate residential scale. ● With just 86…
read moreHotel MOTTO | Vienna, Austria Parisian Romance Meets Viennese Grandeur Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored historic hotel that blends Viennese heritage with elegant Parisian Art Deco influences. ● Romantic guestrooms rich in handcrafted details, soft colours, and timeless glamour. ● Home to the spectacular Chez Bernard restaurant beneath one of Vienna's…
read moreLa Réserve Knokke | Belgium A legendary Belgian grand hotel reimagined through sculptural architecture, understated luxury, and sweeping views over Silver Lake. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully transformed coastal icon where Glenn Sestig's minimalist architecture brings new life to one of Belgium's most celebrated hotels. ● Elegant interiors defined by natural materials,…
read moreBEAUSiTE Zermatt | Switzerland Historic Alpine grandeur reimagined with bold design, British wit, and one of the finest Matterhorn views in the Alps Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored Belle Époque hotel where heritage architecture meets playful contemporary interiors by Atelier Zürich. ● Spectacular spa with indoor-outdoor infinity pool facing the Matterhorn,…
read moreThe Singapore EDITION Ian Schrager's Southeast Asian Debut Where Tropical Modernism Meets Refined Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The first EDITION hotel in Southeast Asia, bringing Ian Schrager's influential vision of understated luxury to Singapore. ● Architecture by Safdie Architects and DP Architects, with elegant interiors by Cap Atelier that seamlessly blend biophilic…
read moreThe BoTree London, Curio Collection by Hilton | United Kingdom Conscious Luxury Between Marylebone and Mayfair Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A contemporary luxury hotel that places wellbeing, sustainability, and genuine hospitality at the heart of the guest experience. ● Warm, nature-inspired interiors where handcrafted materials, rich textures, and abundant greenery create a calming…
read moreMondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, France Philippe Starck transforms a 19th-century wine landmark into a seductive dialogue between Bordeaux and Japan Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Philippe Starck and architect Jean-François Le Gal retain the neo-Gothic character of the former Calvet wine cellars while giving the interiors an unmistakably contemporary identity. ● Raw concrete, Bordeaux…
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