Where Creativity Becomes Part of the Stay
Some hotels don’t simply display art—they make culture part of the experience. Art & Culture brings together museum hotels and properties with their own galleries, artist-designed rooms and remarkable collections, alongside hotels that open a door to the creative identity of their destination. Painting and sculpture are only the beginning: architecture, photography, literature, music, performance and local traditions all belong here. These are hotels where staying becomes a way to discover the people, ideas and culture that shape a place.
The Radical, Asheville, North Carolina Industrial Grit, Artistic Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A brilliantly reimagined 1923 warehouse that embraces Asheville's creative identity through fearless design, contemporary art, and industrial heritage. ● Public spaces that function as cultural hubs, seamlessly transforming from relaxed daytime gathering places into vibrant nightlife destinations. ● A hotel…
read morePulitzer Amsterdam | The NetherlandsWhere History, Design, and Dutch Soul Flow Together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Twenty-five interconnected Golden Age canal houses transformed into one of Europe’s most characterful design hotels. ● Jacu Strauss’ brilliantly layered interiors celebrate Dutch heritage with humour, individuality, and contemporary flair. ● A hotel that feels less like…
read moreLe Dune Piscinas – Sardinia, Italy A former mining warehouse transformed into a 28-room retreat, alone between the monumental dunes of Sardinia’s Costa Verde and the Mediterranean. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable 19th-century mining warehouse given new life while retaining its massive stone walls, weathered rafters, flagstone floors and original cart tunnel.…
read moreMondrian Ibiza | Cala Llonga, Spain A 1970s seaside structure transformed into a sculptural retreat of cave-like forms, contemporary art, and Balearic craft Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Cuarto Interior takes inspiration from Ibiza’s caves, coastline, and traditional craftsmanship without falling back on predictable bohemian island styling. ● The lobby is the design moment:…
read moreColima 71, Mexico City A residential-style retreat where contemporary Mexican design, art, and slow living define Roma Norte Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by Alberto Kalach with interiors by NOMAH Studio and Karla Celerio, Colima 71 combines residential architecture with one of the city's most thoughtfully curated contemporary art collections. ● Just 16…
read moreLa Novieta | Valencia, Spain An Intimate Modernista Hideaway Filled with Vintage Design and Parisian Flair Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1924 Modernista townhouse with just four individually designed guestrooms. ● Thoughtfully curated interiors by Maisons BoEM, blending vintage furniture, contemporary art, and original architectural details. ● An intimate adults-only retreat…
read moreBamboo Zanzibar | Jambiani, Tanzania Where African craftsmanship and Asian design philosophy create one of Zanzibar's most serene eco-retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully executed fusion of Swahili vernacular architecture and Asian bamboo craftsmanship by architect Lucas Oteyza. ● Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of the resort, from locally sourced materials…
read moreHotel Lilou, Hyères, France Art Deco echoes, Riviera light and a new chapter for Hyères’ grand-hotel heritage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Studio Haddou-Dufourcq revives Hyères’ golden age of travel without turning the hotel into a nostalgic period piece. ● The 37 rooms weave together Art Deco geometry, Moorish references, rattan and glossy poplar…
read morePalazzo Margherita – Bernalda, Italy Francis Ford Coppola’s nine-room family palazzo, where Jacques Grange, cinema and the slow rhythms of southern Italy come together. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A deeply personal project by Francis Ford Coppola, created in Bernalda, the Basilicatan hometown of his grandfather Agostino Coppola. ● French designer Jacques Grange restored…
read moreCasona Sforza | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Vaulted Elegance on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable architectural statement by Alberto Kalach, where sculptural brick vaults create one of Mexico’s most distinctive boutique hotels. ● Sustainability, craftsmanship, and local culture are woven into every aspect of the experience rather than added as…
read moreHotel 850 SVB | West Hollywood, California | USA Where Residential Comfort Meets Quiet Hollywood Sophistication Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined 1918 bungalow by hotelier Jeff Klein that offers one of Los Angeles' most intimate luxury stays. ● Warm residential interiors by British designer Rita Konig, blending vintage character, bespoke furnishings,…
read moreKimpton BEM Budapest, Hungary Marcel Wanders Transforms Hungarian Folklore into One of Budapest’s Most Imaginative Design Hotels Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Marcel Wanders has created an immersive interior inspired by Hungarian mythology, craftsmanship, and folklore rather than international luxury clichés. ● Mythical symbols, handcrafted details, and contemporary art combine to tell a uniquely…
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