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.
Kimpton Blythswood Square – Glasgow, Scotland Georgian grandeur, contemporary glamour and a spa hidden beneath one of Glasgow’s finest squares. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A landmark Georgian address that combines Glasgow grandeur with a much less formal contemporary personality. ● Rich, tactile interiors where marble, velvet, dark woods and Scottish references give the…
read moreDakota Glasgow – Scotland Dark, cinematic and deliberately understated — a city hotel that understands the power of atmosphere. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A confident, almost monochromatic design language where charcoal walls, low lighting, leather and tactile fabrics create instant atmosphere. ● An unusually restrained approach to luxury: no decorative noise, just beautifully…
read moreRadisson RED Helsinki | FinlandBold Design Meets Urban Energy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking contemporary hotel where brutalist architecture, Nordic design, and vibrant social spaces come together. ● Industrial-chic interiors by Helsinki design studio Fyra bring warmth, personality, and creativity to raw concrete surroundings. ● An energetic base beside Kaisaniemi Park and…
read moreBob W Kaarti | Helsinki, Finland A Smart Aparthotel That Blends Nordic Design with Local Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored historic building combines Scandinavian minimalism with intuitive technology and apartment-style comfort. ● Finnish design, local makers, and neighbourhood partnerships create an experience that feels genuinely rooted in Helsinki. ● Flexible…
read morePeterhof Furx | Batschuns, Vorarlberg | Austria Ten Alpine Chalets, Private Saunas, and Wooden Bathtubs High Above the Rhine Valley Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ten contemporary chalets at 1,200 metres, combining Vorarlberg’s tradition of timber architecture with a clean, quietly luxurious approach to mountain living. ● Each chalet comes with its own sauna…
read more21 Carpenter | Singapore A Heritage Landmark Reimagined Through Contemporary Architecture and Thoughtful Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of Singapore's 1936 Remittance House by WOHA, where architectural preservation meets contemporary urban design. ● Two distinct accommodation experiences—historic Art Deco heritage rooms and minimalist contemporary suites—united by a shared design philosophy.…
read moreAethos Ericeira | Portugal Atlantic drama, natural materials, and slow living on Portugal’s wild west coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Astet Studio and architect Luís Pedra Silva transformed an existing clifftop property into a beautifully restrained retreat where the Atlantic remains the undisputed protagonist. ● Natural stone, pale timber, tactile fabrics, and earthy…
read moreThe Venice Venice Hotel - Venice, Italy A Gothic Vision on the Grand Canal Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of one of Venice's oldest Byzantine palazzi into one of the city's most daring contemporary design hotels. ● A fearless dialogue between centuries-old architecture, avant-garde art, fashion, and experimental interiors that captures…
read moreEnnismore, the owner of the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland and the Hoxton Hotels brand, has bought the 135-room Eynsham Hall country house hotel in Oxfordshire for a reported £10 million (£74,000 per key) from the Cathedral Group. The hotel has planning permission for 80 new guestrooms, purpose-built conference facilities for 250 people and a new spa complex.
read moreVogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, Montréal - Canada A sophisticated urban retreat where contemporary elegance, abundant natural light, and international design create a refined escape in the heart of the Golden Square Mile. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined luxury hotel that pairs Montréal's cosmopolitan character with an elegant international design aesthetic. ●…
read moreRegina Experimental, Biarritz, France Belle Époque grandeur meets Dorothée Meilichzon’s playful vision of the Basque coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 1907 Neo-Basque landmark by Henry Martinet, centred around an extraordinary 15-metre-high atrium beneath an Eiffel-style glass-and-metal roof. ● Dorothée Meilichzon transforms the historic interiors with ocean-liner curves, Art Deco references, Basque colours,…
read moreJan Luyken Amsterdam | The Netherlands The Comfort of Home, Curated for Design Lovers Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Three elegant 19th-century townhouses transformed into one of Amsterdam's most welcoming boutique hotels. ● A residential concept with a shared kitchen, library, garden, and living spaces that make guests feel more like locals than visitors.…
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