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.
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego, California | USA Historic Grandeur Meets Playful Contemporary Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1904 Romanesque landmark that blends San Diego's rich history with bold contemporary interiors. ● Eclectic design by the Mansour brothers combines handcrafted materials, vintage influences, dramatic artwork, and playful storytelling.…
read moreW Prague, Czechia An Art Nouveau Icon Reborn with Contemporary Architecture, Czech Craftsmanship, and W’s Signature Energy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The legendary Grand Hotel Evropa has been revived as a bold new landmark, preserving its 1905 Art Nouveau grandeur while introducing a striking contemporary wing. ● Benoy, AvroKO, Chapman Taylor, and Dam…
read moreCasa Foscolo, Istanbul Where Venetian Heritage Meets Contemporary Beyoğlu Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored turn-of-the-century building that preserves the spirit of historic Pera while embracing contemporary design. ● An intimate 18-room retreat that feels more like a cultural residence than a conventional hotel. ● Perfectly positioned in the heart of Istanbul’s…
read moreThe StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit, Thailand A Creative Riverside Hideaway Where Art, Design, and Bangkok's Cultural Scene Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Set in Bangkok's historic Phra Arthit district, the hotel immerses guests in one of the city's most vibrant creative neighbourhoods. ● Minimalist architecture, contemporary interiors, and an ever-changing art programme blur…
read moreMacalister Mansion – George Town, Penang, Malaysia An eight-room colonial mansion where Penang heritage meets theatrical contemporary design. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just eight individually designed rooms inside a century-old colonial mansion named after Sir Norman Macalister, one of Penang’s early British governors. ● Singapore-based Ministry of Design, led by Colin Seah, preserved…
read moreElse Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia A 1930s Art Deco landmark transformed into a deeply atmospheric retreat above Chinatown Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The historic Lee Rubber Building has been restored with remarkable sensitivity, preserving its Art Deco identity while introducing a calm contemporary addition above. ● Studio Bikin’s interiors combine Malaysian craft, natural…
read moreAce Hotel & Swim Club Athens, GlyfadaA Riviera revival where Brutalist geometry, Greek modernism, and Ace’s creative spirit meet on the coast of Glyfada. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A sharp transformation of the former Fenix Hotel, preserving its 1970s architectural character while giving it a new cultural purpose. ● Ciguë’s design brilliantly blends…
read moreThe Home Hotel Zürich, Switzerland A Former Paper Mill Reimagined Through the Playful Spirit of Dada Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored nineteenth-century paper mill transformed into one of Zürich's most original lifestyle hotels. ● Interiors inspired by the city's Dada movement combine bold colours, graphic patterns, and sculptural design with industrial…
read moreOne Suite Hotel Dubrovnik Where Contemporary Croatian Design Meets Adriatic Ease Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design-forward boutique hotel showcasing some of Croatia’s finest contemporary furniture and craftsmanship. ● A refreshing alternative to staying inside Dubrovnik’s crowded historic center, while remaining just minutes away. ● Strong connections to local art, gastronomy, and sustainability…
read moreGuangzhou Nansha Garden Hotel - China Croatian architectural thinking meets the landscape of the Pearl River estuary in a monumental waterfront hotel Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by Croatian architecture studio 3LHD, bringing the architectural thinking behind Hotel Lone in Rovinj to an entirely different landscape and scale. ● A spectacular full-height atrium…
read moreAdriatic Hotel, Rovinj, Croatia A Historic Waterfront Landmark Where Contemporary Croatian Art Finds a Timeless Home Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1913 landmark that combines Austro-Hungarian grandeur with bold contemporary design. ● Just 18 individually designed rooms enriched by one of Croatia's finest collections of contemporary art. ● An unrivalled location…
read moreSandbourne Santa Monica, Los Angeles Bohemian Minimalism Where Art, Ocean, and Architecture Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir transformed a dated beachfront hotel into one of Santa Monica's most refined contemporary retreats. ● Sculptural interiors, artist residencies, and immersive craftsmanship make creativity part of the guest experience. ● A calming…
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