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 Drei Berge | Mürren, Switzerland Swiss mountain tradition seen through the wonderfully eccentric eyes of Ramdane Touhami Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ramdane Touhami transformed a 1907 Alpine hotel without erasing its history, mixing original architecture with his own irreverent graphic universe. ● Just 19 individually designed rooms combine Swiss craftsmanship, bespoke furniture,…
read moreHôtel Pilgrim | Paris, France A Seventies-Inspired Retreat Bringing Contemporary Design to the Latin Quarter Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A bold contemporary façade and richly layered interiors offer a refreshing contrast to the historic streets of Paris's Latin Quarter. ● Exposed concrete, velvet, brushed metal, and warm seventies-inspired colours create one of the…
read moreA|S Boutique Residence | Havana, Cuba Where Art, Heritage, and Havana's Creative Spirit Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 19th-century colonial mansion transformed into one of Havana's most design-driven boutique hotels. ● An intimate nine-suite retreat where contemporary art, European design, and Cuban heritage coexist effortlessly. ● A rare opportunity to…
read moreNobis Hotel Palma | Palma de Mallorca, Spain A Thousand Years of History Reimagined Through Scandinavian Simplicity Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable restoration of one of Palma's oldest buildings, blending a 12th-century Islamic palace with refined contemporary design. ● Interiors by Wingårdhs that combine Scandinavian restraint with Mallorcan craftsmanship and natural materials.…
read morePalau Fugit – Girona, Spain An abandoned 18th-century palace transformed into a seductive dialogue between Girona's history, contemporary art and Mediterranean design. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Barcelona studio El Equipo Creativo turns the opulence of a historic Girona palace into something colourful, playful and distinctly contemporary rather than simply preserving it in amber.…
read moreMax Brown Hotel Missori, part of Sircle Collection | Milan, Italy A Seventies-Inspired Boutique Hotel with a Sustainable Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A playful reinterpretation of 1970s interiors brought to life with warmth, colour, and genuine character. ● A thoughtful renovation that reused original furnishings and embraced sustainability without compromising style. ●…
read morenhow Berlin | Germany A Music Hotel Where Karim Rashid’s Futurism Meets the Creative Energy of the Spree Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Sergei Tchoban’s cantilevered riverside architecture gives the hotel one of Berlin’s most distinctive contemporary silhouettes. ● Karim Rashid’s immersive interiors replace conventional hotel restraint with colour, curves, and unapologetic visual energy.…
read moreL’Eldorado Hotel | Paris, France Where Bohemian Romance Meets Maximalist Parisian Charm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Paris’ most characterful boutique hotels, hidden behind a lush garden in the heart of Batignolles. ● Richly layered interiors that blend Art Deco glamour, vintage finds, floral fabrics, and artistic eccentricity. ● A rare hotel…
read moreTreehotel – Harads, Swedish LaplandEight extraordinary treehouses turn a pine forest near the Arctic Circle into an open-air gallery of Scandinavian architecture. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the original icons of experiential hotel design, where each treehouse is a completely different architectural experiment rather than another variation on the same room.● A…
read moreHotel Kämp | Helsinki, Finland Helsinki's Legendary Grand Hotel Enters a New Era of Timeless Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Finland's most iconic grand hotel carefully balances more than a century of history with an ambitious contemporary transformation. ● The ongoing restoration expands the historic property while preserving the elegance that has defined…
read moreHotel Helka | Helsinki, Finland A Timeless Boutique Hotel Celebrating the Best of Finnish Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Helsinki's few independent boutique hotels, celebrating nearly a century of Finnish hospitality and design. ● Interiors showcase iconic Finnish brands and designers, including Alvar Aalto and Artek, in a setting that feels…
read moreOriginal Sokos Hotel Tripla | Helsinki, FinlandUrban Buzz Below, Nordic Calm Above Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Finland’s largest hotels, transformed by design studio Fyra into a surprisingly intimate and residential-feeling retreat. ● Scandinavian minimalism, natural materials, and carefully curated art create a calm sanctuary above Helsinki’s busiest transport hub. ● A…
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