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.
The Hoxton, Florence, Italy A Bold Fusion of Renaissance Heritage and Postmodern Italian Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A fascinating architectural dialogue between a sixteenth-century Renaissance palazzo and a postmodern landmark by Andrea Branzi. ● Distinctive interiors by AIME Studios that combine Florentine heritage with contemporary design, vintage pieces, and playful Italian modernism.…
read moreThe Lafayette Hotel & Club: San Diego’s Most Glamorous Comeback An Old Hollywood fever dream where poolside glamour, maximalist design, and California cool collide. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of America’s most spectacular hotel revivals, transforming a fading Hollywood icon into a design destination for a new generation. ● Maximalist interiors by Post…
read moreRosewood Amsterdam | The Netherlands Where History Finds a New Expression Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular transformation of Amsterdam's 17th-century Palace of Justice into one of Europe's most anticipated luxury hotels. ● Timeless interiors by Studio Piet Boon that unite Dutch craftsmanship, contemporary elegance, and remarkable architectural heritage. ● A destination where…
read moreArtist Residence Brighton – England The accidental boutique hotel that turned local art, reclaimed furniture and Brighton eccentricity into a winning formula. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The original Artist Residence, born when 20-year-old Justin Salisbury invited local artists to decorate rooms in exchange for a stay — necessity accidentally becoming a hotel concept.…
read moreArtist Residence London | United Kingdom A Creative Townhouse Full of Character in Pimlico Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An intimate 10-room boutique hotel where vintage finds, original artwork, and reclaimed materials create a genuinely individual atmosphere. ● Stylish social spaces including the popular Cambridge Street Kitchen and the hidden Clarendon Cocktail Cellar. ●…
read moreExperimental Chalet Verbier | Switzerland Paris cocktail culture meets post-war ski glamour in a 1950s chalet with one of Verbier’s most legendary nightclubs downstairs. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Fabrizio Casiraghi transformed a 1950s building into a wonderfully unconventional Alpine hotel, mixing mid-century resort glamour with colour, velvet, lacquered wood and just enough chalet…
read morePalazzo Talìa - Rome, ItalyA cinematic Roman palazzo where Renaissance grandeur, contemporary design, and timeless glamour unfold scene by scene. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Luca Guadagnino has created one of Europe’s most atmospheric hotel openings, transforming a Renaissance palazzo into a living work of art.● A masterclass in balancing heritage and contemporary design,…
read moreExperimental Chalet Val d’Isère | France Dorothée Meilichzon turns Alpine tradition into a playful, highly social mountain retreat Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Dorothée Meilichzon transforms a former four-star ski hotel into a character-rich Alpine world of Savoyard stone, retro references and tactile detail. ● The design moves confidently between cosy mountain nostalgia and…
read moreRadisson Blu Das Triest Hotel, Vienna | Austria Where Vienna's First Design Hotel Enters a New Era Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A thoughtful revival of Vienna's original design hotel, preserving Sir Terence Conran's minimalist vision while introducing contemporary refinement. ● Elegant interiors that balance historic character, understated luxury, and timeless modern design. ●…
read morePortrush Adelphi – Northern Ireland, UK Coastal colours, old-school character and a new lease of life on Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Marine & Lawn has transformed a longstanding Portrush hotel into an intimate 34-room retreat without polishing away its old-fashioned seaside character. ● Tartan headboards, maritime paintings, dark…
read moreAt Six, Stockholm, Sweden A Contemporary Grand Hotel Where Art, Architecture, and Scandinavian Craft Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A landmark transformation of a 1970s Brutalist bank into one of Scandinavia's most design-forward luxury hotels. ● One of Europe's finest hotel art collections, featuring site-specific works by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists. ● Refined…
read moreOrient Express La Minerva - Rome, Italy The Legendary Orient Express Hotel Arrives in Rome Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The spectacular debut of the Orient Express hotel brand, transforming a seventeenth-century Roman palazzo into one of Europe's most anticipated luxury hotels. ● Magnificent interiors by Hugo Toro, where Roman classicism, Art Deco glamour,…
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