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.
The Commodore Hotel | Astoria, Oregon | USA Historic Character Meets Creative Coastal Cool Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1925 landmark that captures Astoria's maritime history through understated, design-led interiors. ● Honest boutique hospitality with minimalist rooms, vintage details, and an authentic sense of place instead of unnecessary luxury. ● A…
read moreAtticus Hotel - McMinnville, Oregon, USA Pacific Northwest warmth, wine-country sophistication and a deeply local take on boutique hospitality. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A new-build that feels convincingly rooted in historic McMinnville, with interiors shaped by local makers, materials and stories. ● Dark, atmospheric rooms swap predictable wine-country beige for walnut, navy, storm…
read moreWoodlark Hotel, Portland, Oregon Historic Portland Elegance with a Contemporary Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Two beautifully restored landmark buildings seamlessly transformed into one sophisticated boutique hotel. ● Refined interiors that balance historic architecture with rich materials, understated luxury, and contemporary craftsmanship. ● Excellent dining and cocktail venues that make the hotel as…
read moreJupiter NEXT, Portland, Oregon, USA A sharper, more grown-up evolution of Portland’s original indie hotel spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 2018 new-build by Portland-based Works Progress Architecture that translates the Jupiter brand from retro motel culture into bold contemporary architecture. ● Raw concrete, black asphalt shingles, custom metalwork and Portland-made details give…
read moreThe Clyde Hotel by Kasa Living, Portland, Oregon Portland's Original Boutique Icon Returns Home Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully preserved 1912 landmark that has come full circle, reclaiming its original identity after helping define Portland's boutique hotel scene as the Ace Hotel. ● Historic architecture paired with simple, design-led interiors that embrace…
read moreKEX Portland, Oregon Icelandic Spirit Meets Portland's Creative Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully layered hybrid hotel where Icelandic design sensibilities meet Portland's independent creative culture. ● Authentic interiors filled with antique finds, reclaimed materials, and handcrafted details collected from across Europe. ● More than a hotel—a lively social hub where locals…
read moreThe West Hollywood EDITION | Los Angeles, California | USA Where Hollywood Glamour Meets John Pawson’s Minimalist Perfection Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A collaboration between Ian Schrager and architect John Pawson that redefines West Hollywood luxury through serene minimalism. ● Sculptural interiors of Italian travertine, Western Red Cedar, and natural light create one…
read morePalihouse West Hollywood | Los Angeles, California | USA Eclectic European Charm Meets Residential California Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Apartment-style suites with kitchens and generous living spaces create one of West Hollywood's most livable boutique stays. ● Palisociety's signature mix of European-inspired maximalism, vintage furnishings, and bespoke details gives the hotel unmistakable…
read moreHôtel de La Boétie | Paris, France Beata Heuman Brings Colour, Wit, and Rococo Fantasy to the 8th Arrondissement Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Beata Heuman’s first hotel project transforms a discreet 19th-century building into a richly imagined world of colour, pattern, and theatrical detail. ● Forty rooms combine bespoke headboards, offbeat antiques, sculptural…
read moreFurther Hotel | Pererenan, Bali | Indonesia A Slow-Living Design Retreat in the Heart of Pererenan Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Bali’s most compelling new design hotels, blending architecture, community, and creativity into a seamless whole. ● A “diffused hotel” concept that integrates guests into village life rather than isolating them behind…
read moreHotel Proverbs Taipei | Taiwan A dark, theatrical boutique hotel where Ray Chen turns copper, steel, leather, and shadow into one of Taipei’s most distinctive interiors Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect and designer Ray Chen gives the hotel a complete visual identity, from its dark steel-mesh façade to the intensely layered interiors. ●…
read moreThe Place Taipei | Taiwan Where Taiwan's tea heritage is translated into contemporary architecture and quietly sophisticated hospitality. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by Mecanoo, weaving Nangang's tea-making heritage into every aspect of the guest experience. ● A beautifully restrained interior where materials, colours, and spatial design tell a distinctly Taiwanese story. ●…
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