Where Design Defines the Experience
This is the heart of DNA Hotels. A design-led hotel doesn’t have to be created by a famous architect or interior designer—it can be carefully designed from the ground up or have evolved organically over decades. What matters is that everything feels connected: architecture, interiors, furniture, materials, light and atmosphere. These are hotels with a clear point of view, where design isn’t decoration or a marketing label, but part of the character of the place and the way you experience it.
Dar Al Dall - This Time Tomorrow, MarrakechA masterfully restored riad where Moroccan craft, medina history, and the poetry of light and shadow create a deeply atmospheric retreat. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A seven-year restoration that preserves the soul of a historic Marrakech riad while giving it a refined contemporary sensibility. ● One…
read moreHyde Ibiza | Cala Llonga, Spain A high-energy beach hotel where Cuarto Interior translates Hyde’s LA-born social spirit into a distinctly Balearic setting Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Madrid-based Cuarto Interior gives the 401-room hotel a strong sense of place through rattan, solid timber, ceramics, greenery, and a palette drawn from Ibiza’s landscape. ●…
read moreBamboo Zanzibar | Jambiani, Tanzania Where African craftsmanship and Asian design philosophy create one of Zanzibar's most serene eco-retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully executed fusion of Swahili vernacular architecture and Asian bamboo craftsmanship by architect Lucas Oteyza. ● Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of the resort, from locally sourced materials…
read moreHotel Lilou, Hyères, France Art Deco echoes, Riviera light and a new chapter for Hyères’ grand-hotel heritage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Studio Haddou-Dufourcq revives Hyères’ golden age of travel without turning the hotel into a nostalgic period piece. ● The 37 rooms weave together Art Deco geometry, Moorish references, rattan and glossy poplar…
read moreCasa TO, Puerto Escondido, Mexico Brutalist Calm on Mexico’s Surf Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Mexico’s most striking examples of contemporary hospitality architecture, where brutalism becomes both shelter and sanctuary. ● A deeply atmospheric design that uses light, shadow, water, and geometry as its primary materials. ● Sustainability woven seamlessly into…
read moreHotel Escondido | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Barefoot Luxury on Oaxaca’s Hidden Pacific Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Grupo Habita’s most iconic hotels, capturing the essence of barefoot luxury through simplicity, design, and atmosphere. ● Sixteen private beachfront bungalows with plunge pools offer complete privacy along an untouched stretch of Pacific coastline.…
read moreXiqué - Hotel Boutique | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Sculptural Design on Oaxaca’s Surf Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking architectural retreat where climate-responsive design is as important as aesthetics. ● Wrapped in pink chukum and shaped by curves, arches, and natural ventilation, the building feels both contemporary and timeless. ● One of…
read moreCasona Sforza | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Vaulted Elegance on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable architectural statement by Alberto Kalach, where sculptural brick vaults create one of Mexico’s most distinctive boutique hotels. ● Sustainability, craftsmanship, and local culture are woven into every aspect of the experience rather than added as…
read morePátio do Tijolo | Lisbon, Portugal A Hidden Courtyard Retreat for Slow Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully conceived boutique hotel centred around a lush courtyard that reinterprets the traditional Portuguese pátio for modern travellers. ● Refined minimalist interiors combining Portuguese craftsmanship, contemporary design, and a distinctly Japanese sense of calm. ●…
read moreHôtel Florida | Paris, France Art Deco Glamour Meets Seventies Whimsy Near La Madeleine Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Liautard and the Queen reinterpret a historic Art Deco hotel through playful seventies references, tropical motifs, and richly layered interiors. ● Every room combines vintage-inspired furniture, bold colour palettes, handcrafted materials, and an atmosphere that…
read moreHôtel La Prison | Béziers, France Where a 19th-Century Prison Becomes One of France's Most Remarkable Design Hotels Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An extraordinary adaptive reuse project that transforms a former prison into a boutique hotel while preserving its powerful architectural identity. ● Original prison cells have been thoughtfully converted into vaulted guestrooms…
read moreHotel Terrestre | Puerto Escondido, Mexico Solar-Powered Serenity on Oaxaca’s Wild Pacific Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A groundbreaking collaboration between architect Alberto Kalach and Grupo Habita that redefines sustainable luxury through architecture rather than technology. ● One of the world's few fully solar-powered luxury retreats, operating entirely off-grid without sacrificing comfort or…
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