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.
Hotel Anteroom | Kyoto, Japan A former student residence transformed into a living platform for contemporary art, design, and Kyoto’s creative culture Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A pioneering adaptive-reuse project that transformed a former student dormitory into one of Kyoto’s most influential creative hotels. ● Art is integral to the experience, from constantly…
read more22 PIECES | Kyoto, Japan An apartment-style design hotel where beautiful objects, everyday rituals, and contemporary Kyoto living come together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully curated 22-room stay that feels more like living in a thoughtfully designed Kyoto apartment than checking into a hotel. ● Spacious, residential-style rooms with kitchens, dining areas,…
read moreMAJA HOTEL | Kyoto, Japan Nordic simplicity and Kyoto craftsmanship meet in a beautifully reimagined capsule hotel Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A rare collaboration between Japanese hospitality and Finnish designer Harri Koskinen, translating capsule living into something far more refined. ● Timber, concrete, Marimekko textiles, and custom furniture create a calm dialogue between…
read moreAman Kyoto | Japan A secluded forest sanctuary where Kerry Hill’s architecture, Japanese craftsmanship, and nature exist in extraordinary harmony Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Kerry Hill’s final projects, with low-slung pavilions designed to disappear almost completely into a 32-hectare forest landscape. ● Contemporary interpretations of the ryokan combine hinoki baths, washi…
read moreThe Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan Kengo Kuma and Ian Schrager turn Ginza intimacy into a seductive new expression of Japanese luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Kengo Kuma gives EDITION’s familiar minimalism a distinctly Ginza identity, using dark walnut, Japanese latticework, woven details, and a deliberately intimate residential scale. ● With just 86…
read moreHotel âme | Rotterdam, The Netherlands Japandi Serenity in a Historic Townhouse Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1867 townhouse where original architectural details meet calm Japanese-Scandinavian design. ● Just 14 individually designed rooms, each shaped by natural materials, handcrafted objects, and a remarkable sense of stillness. ● A ground-floor café and…
read moreHotel MOTTO | Vienna, Austria Parisian Romance Meets Viennese Grandeur Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored historic hotel that blends Viennese heritage with elegant Parisian Art Deco influences. ● Romantic guestrooms rich in handcrafted details, soft colours, and timeless glamour. ● Home to the spectacular Chez Bernard restaurant beneath one of Vienna's…
read moreCan Ferrereta | Santanyí, Mallorca | Spain A 17th-century townhouse extended with contemporary restraint, where Mallorcan stone, serious art, and a hidden garden create one of the island’s most composed retreats Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect Sergi Bastidas preserves the historic Santanyí house while adding two new buildings that sit comfortably beside its…
read moreCan Aulí Luxury Retreat | Pollença, Mallorca | Spain 17th-century Mallorcan architecture, contemporary craft, and a hidden courtyard in the heart of Pollença Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A sensitively restored 17th-century townhouse where exposed stone, timber beams, travertine, and contemporary furniture create a convincing dialogue between old and new. ● Local craftsmanship is…
read moreLa Réserve Knokke | Belgium A legendary Belgian grand hotel reimagined through sculptural architecture, understated luxury, and sweeping views over Silver Lake. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully transformed coastal icon where Glenn Sestig's minimalist architecture brings new life to one of Belgium's most celebrated hotels. ● Elegant interiors defined by natural materials,…
read moreThe Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya - Japan Chubu craft, high-rise views and contemporary Japanese restraint above Sakae Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Occupying floors 24 to 32 of the redeveloped Chunichi Building, the hotel turns one of Nagoya’s long-standing cultural landmarks into a contemporary gateway to the city. ● Regional craftsmanship is woven…
read moreBEAUSiTE Zermatt | Switzerland Historic Alpine grandeur reimagined with bold design, British wit, and one of the finest Matterhorn views in the Alps Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored Belle Époque hotel where heritage architecture meets playful contemporary interiors by Atelier Zürich. ● Spectacular spa with indoor-outdoor infinity pool facing the Matterhorn,…
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