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.
Treehotel – Harads, Swedish LaplandEight extraordinary treehouses turn a pine forest near the Arctic Circle into an open-air gallery of Scandinavian architecture. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the original icons of experiential hotel design, where each treehouse is a completely different architectural experiment rather than another variation on the same room.● A…
read moreMasseria Corsano – Nardò, Puglia, Italy A 17th-century Salentine farmhouse transformed into a polished country retreat between Baroque towns and the Ionian coast. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A historic 17th-century masseria given an unusually crisp contemporary treatment without losing its original stone architecture. ● 18 suites, each with its own whirlpool, plus a…
read moreOcean Drive Talamanca | Ibiza, Spain Seventies Ibiza reworked with Mediterranean modernism, rooftop energy and views across Talamanca Bay Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 1972 hotel intelligently rehabilitated rather than erased, with architect Víctor Rahola transforming the original structure through a contemporary interpretation of Ibiza’s light, materials and landscape. ● The architecture goes…
read moreVOLGA | Mexico City A monolithic urban retreat where Brutalist architecture, contemporary art, music, and Mexico City energy converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● JSa Arquitectura turns an inward-looking concrete building into a dramatic “urban cenote,” with 49 rooms arranged around a monumental atrium extending from basement to rooftop. ● Natural stone, dark Turkish…
read morePalacete Chafariz d'el Rei | Lisbon, Portugal Belle Époque Elegance Overlooking the Tagus Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A magnificently restored nineteenth-century palace where Art Nouveau, Neo-Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture remain beautifully preserved. ● Lavish interiors filled with stained glass, carved wood, marble, and antiques that transport guests to Lisbon's aristocratic past. ● An…
read moreW Amsterdam | The Netherlands Where Historic Amsterdam Meets High-Energy Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Two iconic heritage buildings transformed into one of Amsterdam's boldest lifestyle hotels. ● Architecture that celebrates history through inventive contemporary design by Office Winhov and Baranowitz Kronenberg. ● Rooftop nightlife, destination restaurants, a vault spa, and Dutch design…
read moreNoMad London | United Kingdom Historic Grandeur, Contemporary Glamour in Covent Garden Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully transformed former Bow Street Magistrates' Court where history, art, and exceptional design come together. ● Roman and Williams create richly layered interiors filled with bespoke furniture, commissioned artwork, and remarkable craftsmanship. ● One of London's…
read moreThe Paramour Estate, Los Angeles Where Hollywood's Golden Age Meets Silver Lake's Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A legendary 1923 Mediterranean Revival estate whose remarkable history spans silent-film royalty, a convent, an artists' refuge, and one of Los Angeles' most extraordinary boutique stays. ● Original architecture, lavish gardens, frescoed interiors, and atmospheric…
read more21c Museum Hotel St. Louis - Missouri, USA A former YMCA where contemporary art, historic architecture and a swimming pool share the same stage. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 1920s Renaissance Revival YMCA has been brilliantly repurposed without erasing its sporting past — even the former basketball court is now a gallery. ●…
read moreThe Jay | San Francisco, California | USA Brutalist Architecture, Californian Warmth Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A thoughtful transformation of John Portman's striking Brutalist landmark into one of San Francisco's most design-forward hotels. ● AvroKO masterfully balances sculptural architecture with warm, contemporary interiors inspired by the city's creative pioneers. ● A hotel that…
read moreThe Fifth Avenue Hotel | New York City, USA Gilded Age Grandeur Meets Fearless Contemporary Maximalism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable fusion of a restored 1907 Renaissance-style mansion and a striking contemporary glass tower in the heart of NoMad. ● Martin Brudnizki's exuberant interiors transform every room into a richly layered work…
read moreClarion Hotel Draken, Gothenburg, Sweden Where Film, Design, and Culture Meet Above the City Skyline Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A bold cultural landmark that seamlessly integrates Gothenburg’s historic Draken cinema into a contemporary design hotel. ● Interiors by acclaimed local studio Stylt that celebrate film, theatre, music, art, and design through immersive storytelling.…
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