Where the Hotel Bar Is Part of the Experience
There is something special about a great hotel bar. From glamorous grand-hotel institutions and dark, intimate cocktail bars to rooftop hangouts and effortlessly cool neighbourhood spots, these are places worth checking into for—even if you never leave the bar. Bar Culture celebrates hotels where drinks, design, atmosphere and people come together, and where the bar isn’t simply an amenity, but part of the hotel’s identity.
OKU Kos, Greece A Contemporary Beach Retreat Where Barefoot Luxury Meets Cycladic Simplicity Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully designed adults-only resort inspired by the architecture of a traditional Greek village, interpreted through a contemporary minimalist lens. ● Earthy interiors featuring polished concrete, natural timber, woven textures, and understated craftsmanship that encourage effortless…
read moreThe Barnett, New Orleans, Lousiana, USA Art Deco Soul, Modern Mischief Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1928 Art Deco landmark that celebrates New Orleans' architectural heritage without becoming nostalgic. ● Design-forward interiors that balance historic character, modern craftsmanship, and a distinctly literary sense of style. ● One of the city's liveliest…
read moreThe Hoxton, Williamsburg | Brooklyn, New York City | USA Brooklyn's Living Room Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Williamsburg's defining lifestyle hotels, seamlessly blending industrial heritage with contemporary Brooklyn creativity. ● Thoughtfully designed interiors that feel more like a neighbourhood home than a hotel, filled with local art, handcrafted details, and residential…
read moreAce Hotel Brooklyn | New York City, USA Brutalist Beauty, Brooklyn Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking Brutalist landmark where Roman and Williams transformed raw concrete architecture into one of Brooklyn's warmest creative spaces. ● Authentic connection to Brooklyn's artistic community through rotating exhibitions, local makers, and thoughtfully curated interiors. ● A…
read moreEaton HK, Hong KongA culturally charged design hotel where Kowloon nostalgia, creative energy, and social activism come together under one neon-lit roof. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Asia’s most conceptually ambitious hotels, combining hospitality, culture, activism, and community.● AvroKO’s brilliant reinterpretation of Hong Kong through the lens of Wong Kar Wai cinema,…
read moreShangri-La Shougang Park – Beijing, China An abandoned steelworks transformed by Lissoni & Partners into a monumental garden of glass, steel and industrial memory. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Lissoni & Partners preserves the enormous concrete walls, steel trusses and industrial scale of the former Shougang steelworks rather than disguising them. ● A spectacular…
read moreHotel AWA – Lake Llanquihue, Chile A striking concrete retreat where architecture steps aside and lets Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano take over. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect-owner Mauricio Fuentes spent a decade developing a highly personal hotel where the building itself is precisely oriented around sunlight, privacy and extraordinary views. ● The…
read moreDesa Potato Head, Seminyak, Bali Where Creativity, Sustainability, and Balinese Culture Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most ambitious hospitality projects in Asia, designed by OMA and rooted in a powerful sustainability mission. ● A creative village where hotel, art space, recording studio, beach club, and cultural hub exist as one…
read morePalihotel San Francisco | California, USA Spanish Revival Heritage Meets Playful California Style Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1920s Spanish Revival landmark that blends San Francisco's architectural heritage with Palisociety's signature boutique style. ● Warm, residential interiors combine vintage character, natural materials, and contemporary comfort with effortless California charm. ● A…
read moreSan Francisco Proper Hotel | California, USA Eclectic Elegance in a Landmark Flatiron Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1909 flatiron landmark where Kelly Wearstler transforms historic architecture into one of San Francisco's most distinctive design hotels. ● Bold, layered interiors that effortlessly blend Victorian elegance, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Cubism, and contemporary…
read moreHotel G San Francisco Scandinavian Simplicity Meets Historic San Francisco Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1908 landmark that pairs historic architecture with warm, Scandinavian-inspired interiors by Hun Aw Studio. ● Minimalist guestrooms combine natural materials, vintage details, and residential comfort in the heart of Union Square. ● The striking Penthouse Level…
read moreThe Source Hotel | Denver, Colorado | USA Where Industrial Heritage Meets Denver's Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1880s foundry seamlessly combined with contemporary architecture and one of Denver's most vibrant artisan market halls. ● Industrial interiors softened by handcrafted local design, panoramic mountain views, and beautifully understated guestrooms.…
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