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.
Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia Industrial heritage, street art, and rooftop energy inside a reimagined city-centre landmark Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Silverfox Studios transformed the former Wisma KFC into a 312-room lifestyle hotel that retains the building’s industrial character rather than erasing it. ● Malaysian street art, local fashion, and references to…
read moreMammertsberg - Freidorf, Switzerland Six rooms, serious gastronomy and Space Copenhagen’s quiet Danish refinement above Lake Constance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just six guestrooms turn one of Switzerland’s most ambitious culinary destinations into an exceptionally intimate hotel experience. ● Space Copenhagen’s transformation respects the listed 1911 villa while layering it with Danish restraint,…
read moreThe Dolder Grand, Zürich, Switzerland A Belle Époque Landmark Elevated by Contemporary Architecture and World-Class Art Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Norman Foster's bold contemporary wings transform a nineteenth-century palace into one of Europe's most striking examples of historic and modern architecture in dialogue. ● An exceptional art collection featuring works by Salvador Dalí,…
read moreMona Athens Where Industrial Heritage Meets Creative Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully transformed 1950s textile factory that embraces Athens’ raw urban character rather than hiding it. ● One of the city’s most atmospheric design hotels, blending industrial minimalism, contemporary culture, and bohemian warmth. ● A stay that feels deeply connected to…
read moreAliée Istanbul Where Ottoman Heritage Meets Cinematic Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular transformation of historic Ottoman shipyard buildings into one of Istanbul’s most ambitious design hotels. ● Interiors by Dayna Lee and Ted Berner that feel part palace, part theatre set, part collector’s dream. ● A destination in its own right,…
read moreThe Hoxton, Edinburgh, Scotland Georgian townhouses, playful interiors and Hoxton energy in Edinburgh’s elegant West End. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Eleven Georgian-inspired townhouses transformed by AIME Studios without smoothing away their original proportions and architectural quirks. ● A characterful mix of Scottish references, mid-century furniture and playful details that feels unmistakably Hoxton without…
read moreDe Plesman, The Hague Monumental Modernism with a Softer Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A former KLM headquarters transformed into a remarkable design hotel without losing the authority of its original architecture. ● Interiors by Nicemakers that soften monumental modernism through warm materials, restrained colours, and residential comfort. ● A calm, characterful base…
read moreAl Moudira – Luxor, Egypt An Arabesque fantasy on Luxor’s West Bank, where painted domes, antique-filled rooms and jasmine gardens create a world seemingly untouched by time. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Conceived by Lebanese-Italian designer Zeina Aboukheir with Egyptian architect Olivier Sednaoui, Al Moudira was built using traditional materials and techniques to feel…
read moreRAN BAAS The Palace | Patiala, India Punjab's Majestic Revival Within the Walls of a Forgotten Fort Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most ambitious heritage restorations in India, transforming an abandoned 18th-century Sikh palace into a world-class luxury hotel. ● Extraordinary craftsmanship brought back to life through traditional building techniques, fresco…
read moreHotel Pilar, Antwerp An Eclectic Boutique Hotel Where Art, Design and Antwerp's Creative Spirit Come Together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A characterful boutique hotel in the heart of Het Zuid, surrounded by Antwerp's leading museums, galleries and design boutiques. ● Individually designed rooms that combine vintage charm, contemporary craftsmanship and carefully curated art.…
read moreKimpton Las Mercedes by IHG | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Where Colonial Heritage Meets Contemporary Caribbean Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully executed transformation of historic colonial buildings in the heart of Santo Domingo’s UNESCO-listed Ciudad Colonial. ● Architecture by Moneo Brock that seamlessly blends heritage preservation, tropical design, and contemporary hospitality.…
read moreLa Fondation | Paris, France Where Brutalism Meets Parisian Warmth Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of a 1960s parking garage into one of Paris’ most ambitious new lifestyle hotels. ● Roman and Williams bring warmth, craftsmanship, and soul to a building defined by raw concrete and monumental scale. ● A rare…
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