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.
Wanås Restaurant Hotel – Knislinge, Skåne, Sweden An 18th-century estate where contemporary art, organic farming and quietly beautiful Nordic design become one experience. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An intimate 11-room hotel surrounded by the Wanås Foundation sculpture park, where works by artists including Yoko Ono, Jenny Holzer and Ann Hamilton turn the surrounding…
read moreOctant Hotels Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores A contemporary waterfront hotel where Atlantic views, Azorean ingredients, and island exploration come together in the heart of Ponta Delgada Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Every room and suite faces the ocean, turning the marina and Atlantic into part of the architecture rather than a distant backdrop.…
read moreValverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden | Lisbon, Portugal Classic Lisbon Elegance with a Contemporary Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored nineteenth-century townhouse on Avenida da Liberdade that feels more like an elegant private residence than a hotel. ● Richly layered interiors by José Pedro Vieira, blending mid-century design, Portuguese craftsmanship, and…
read moreSet in a refurbished, late 19th century building, Memmo Alfama is a boutique design hotel located in Lisbon’s quaint Alfama district, a 5 minute walk from the São Jorge Castle.
read moreAltis Belém Hotel & Spa | Lisbon, Portugal Contemporary Luxury on the Banks of the Tagus Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking waterfront hotel where bold contemporary architecture contrasts beautifully with the historic monuments of Belém. ● Elegant design inspired by Portugal's Age of Discovery, blending art, history, and modern luxury throughout the…
read morePestana Cidadela Cascais, Portugal A 16th-century fortress transformed into Portugal's most inspiring fusion of heritage, contemporary art, and modern design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored UNESCO-listed fortress where architect Gonçalo Byrne seamlessly blends centuries-old military architecture with crisp contemporary design. ● One of Europe's first hotels with a permanent artist-in-residence programme,…
read morearol Hotel is a luxury boutique design hotel set in a restored 19th-century aristocratic mansion and a modern annex. It is located directly on the Atlantic ocean, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Cascais. Cascais is about half an hour by train or car from the centre of Lisbon and its airport.
read moreOctant Praia Verde, Algarve A Contemporary Coastal Retreat Between Pine Forest and Atlantic Beach Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Contemporary architecture that combines understated design with the relaxed atmosphere of the eastern Algarve. ● Spacious suites with kitchenettes and generous terraces, ideal for longer stays by the coast. ● A seamless connection between pine…
read moreThe Pousada Convento de Arraiolos is a historic design hotel set in the restored 16th-century monastery Nossa Senhora da Assuncão and includes a church and Renaissance cloister. The minimalistic interiors would not look out of place in New York City, but are strangely comforting in the Alentejo countryside.
read moreThe Selina Chelsea set up shop in the former Hotel Americano. It is located in the Chelsea Gallery district on the High Line Park. Housed in a 10-story glass and metal mesh tower, the minimalist designed hotel nods to the neighborhood’s industrial history while playing host to an exterior elevator that whizzes guests up to the rooftop bar and restaurant.
read moreDesigned by Pritzker-price winning architect Eduardo Souta da Moura you will find a superb and unique contrast between the magical pieces and historic ambiance in clear consonance with modern times.
read moreThe hip Supernova Hotel is set in a building dating to 1905, previously an office building. It is located in the western part of Rotterdam’s city centre.
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