Finca La Bobadilla – Sierra de Loja, Andalusia, Spain An Andalusian village in miniature, reborn by Único Hotels with local craft, olive-grove living and a new culinary identity. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 73-room estate spread across 350 hectares of Mediterranean woodland and more than 2,000 ancient olive trees, conceived not as a…
read moreHobo Hotel Oslo, Norway 1960s optimism, Nordic resourcefulness and a new kind of urban community in the heart of Oslo. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Studio Aisslinger turns 1960s countercultural idealism into an exuberant “Architecture of Optimism” filled with colour, reclaimed materials and playful design. ● Four very different food and drink concepts make…
read moreLa Vista Motel, Denver, Colorado, USA A landmark 1956 motor lodge restored with neon, vintage finds, and a basement straight out of another era Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A genuine 1956 East Colfax motor lodge, restored by Sopher Sparn Architects with its original footprint, exterior lines, materials, and architectural character intact. ● Xan…
read moreThe Zetter Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom Six Georgian townhouses become a richly layered home for art, antiques, books, and Bloomsbury eccentricity Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● James Thurstan Waterworth avoids the polished sameness of contemporary boutique hospitality, layering antiques, mid-century furniture, vintage textiles, British art, and objects that feel collected rather than decorated. ●…
read moreZannier Phum Baitang, Siem Reap, Cambodia A five-star Khmer village where rice paddies, traditional architecture, and slow Cambodian living set the rhythm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Paris-based AW² and hotelier Arnaud Zannier recreated the spatial language of a traditional Khmer village, with 45 stilted wooden villas scattered among rice paddies and tropical gardens.…
read morePulso Hotel Faria Lima, São Paulo, Brazil Brazilian modernism, contemporary art, and urban calm in the heart of Pinheiros Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A sophisticated new boutique hotel by Studio Arthur Casas, combining Brazilian modernist furniture, lush landscaping, and beautifully restrained contemporary architecture. ● Just 57 rooms, each layered with vintage pieces, local…
read moreDelano Miami Beach An Art Deco Icon Reimagined for a New Generation of South Beach Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Elastic Architects carefully balance the Delano's celebrated Philippe Starck legacy with the elegance of its original 1947 Art Deco architecture. ● The restoration revives one of Miami Beach's defining hotels while introducing refined contemporary…
read moreOrient Express Venezia, Venice, Italy A Fifteenth-Century Palazzo Reborn with Theatrical Venetian Grandeur Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Palazzo Donà Giovannelli restored over nearly a decade with exceptional attention to frescoes, stonework, gilding, timber, and historic craftsmanship. ● Interiors by Aline Asmar d’Amman that place contemporary design in confident dialogue with six centuries of…
read moreSix Senses London, United Kingdom A Historic Department Store Reimagined as an Urban Wellness Retreat Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The transformation of the Grade II-listed Whiteleys department store into a richly layered hotel by Foster + Partners, EPR Architects, and AvroKO. ● Interiors that reinterpret Victorian retail grandeur through Art Deco curves, crafted…
read moreTerreno Barrio, Palma de Mallorca, Spain A Neighbourhood Hotel Designed for the City That Surrounds It Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A thoughtful collaboration between OHLAB, Studio Roses, and an exceptional network of Mallorcan artists, designers, and craftspeople. ● A hotel that places community at its heart, transforming private space into a public meeting…
read moreThe Hôtel Lili, Beverly Hills Parisian Romance Meets Old Hollywood Intimacy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined 1939 private residence that brings rare intimacy and residential character to Beverly Hills. ● Palisociety’s richly layered interiors combine Parisian elegance, Old Hollywood glamour, and playful contemporary details. ● A discreet alternative to the neighborhood’s…
read moreAndaz Shanghai ITC Where Old Shanghai Inspires a New Generation of Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A contemporary luxury hotel that beautifully reinterprets Shanghai's historic shikumen neighborhoods through thoughtful architecture and interior design. ● Elegant public spaces by HBA that combine nostalgic references with vibrant contemporary details, creating one of Shanghai's most distinctive…
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