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.
25hours Hotel The Olympia | Sydney, Australia A Heritage Cinema Reborn as a Flamboyant Celebration of Sydney’s Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A heritage-listed former cinema transformed into a theatrical design hotel that embraces Oxford Street’s history of performance, nightlife, and queer culture. ● 109 guestrooms divided between the colourful Dreamers and…
read more1 Hotel Melbourne | Australia Where Industrial Heritage Meets Biophilic Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of Melbourne’s last surviving heritage goods shed into a sustainable luxury hotel. ● Thousands of reclaimed materials and living plants create one of the most ambitious examples of biophilic hospitality in Australia. ● Proof that…
read moreAmyth of Nicosia – Cyprus A restored historic villa inside Nicosia’s Venetian walls, where painted ceilings, Cypriot craftsmanship and contemporary restraint tell the story of the capital. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable ten-room villa in Nicosia’s Old Town, restored with its painted ceilings, traditional tiles, carved woodwork, shutters and original architectural character…
read moreHotel Sevilla | Mérida, MexicoA 16th-century colonial villa where ruin, ritual, and contemporary Mexican design converge in the historic heart of Mérida. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Zeller & Moye’s sensitive transformation preserves the building’s layered history while introducing bold contemporary interventions. ● A rare Mexican design hotel where colonial architecture, tropical courtyards, raw…
read moreThe Newman | London, United Kingdom Art Deco Elegance in the Heart of Fitzrovia Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design-led boutique hotel that captures the artistic heritage and independent spirit of Fitzrovia. ● Beautiful interiors by Lind+Almond, inspired by the neighbourhood's Art Deco architecture and creative history. ● Sophisticated restaurants, a characterful cocktail…
read moreBAR10ZIMMER | Dornbirn, AustriaA beautifully restored townhouse where historic character, thoughtful design, and understated hospitality come together in the heart of Vorarlberg. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A sensitive transformation of a historic bakery and townhouse into one of Austria’s most quietly compelling boutique hotels. ● Minimalist interiors that prove luxury can be achieved…
read moreDebaines Hotel Santiago – Santiago, Chile Where Heritage, Architecture, and Contemporary Chilean Design Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A thoughtful architectural dialogue between Santiago’s historic Teatro Municipal and a striking contemporary glass structure. ● Sophisticated interiors that celebrate Chilean craftsmanship, natural light, and material authenticity. ● One of the most culturally connected addresses…
read moreHasenberg Lodge | Walenstadt, Switzerland A private 1970s modernist hideaway suspended between the Walensee and the Churfirsten Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkably intact 1971 modernist interpretation of the Swiss chalet, restored by architect-owners Michelle Corrodi and Roger Zogg without designing away its original character. ● The interiors are a highly personal composition…
read moreThe Lince Santa Clara, Vila do Conde Where a centuries-old convent overlooking the Ave River has been transformed into one of northern Portugal’s most elegant contemporary retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 14th-century convent where historic architecture meets refined contemporary design. ● Peaceful riverside setting within walking distance of Vila do…
read moreOctant Hotels Douro, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal A striking modern retreat where architecture, landscape, and the Douro River become one seamless experience Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular piece of contemporary architecture by João Serôdio, sculpted into the hillside to maximise uninterrupted views of the Douro River. ● Warm minimalist interiors by Cristina…
read moreCasa del Limonero, Seville, Spain Where Andalusian Heritage Meets Contemporary Art Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A magnificent 15th-century Sevillian palace where centuries of architecture coexist with one of the city's most remarkable private contemporary art collections. ● Fourteen individually designed suites filled with museum-quality furniture, antiques, and works by internationally acclaimed artists. ●…
read moreMayfair House Hotel & Garden | Coconut Grove, Miami | Florida, USAWhere tropical modernism, artistic eccentricity, and Coconut Grove’s bohemian soul bloom beneath a canopy of palms. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of America’s great architectural hotels, originally designed by Kenneth Treister and beautifully revived without sacrificing its extraordinary character. ● A rare…
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