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design-led hotel

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.

The PuXuan Hotel & Spa
The PuXuan Hotel and Spa | Beijing

The PuXuan Hotel & Spa

The PuXuan Hotel and Spa – Beijing, China Ole Scheeren’s Guardian Art Center meets contemporary Chinese craft, with the Forbidden City on the horizon. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Büro Ole Scheeren’s architecture places a thoroughly contemporary building in direct conversation with Beijing’s imperial city, abstracting traditional hutong forms rather than imitating them. ●…

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980 596 Chiel
S Paul City Hotel
S Paul City Hotel | Limassol, Cyprus

S Paul City Hotel

S Paul City Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus, design boutique hotel

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630 944 Chiel
Moxy NYC Chelsea
Moxy NYC Chelsea

Moxy NYC Chelsea

Moxy NYC Chelsea | New York City, USA Flower District References Meet High-Rise Manhattan Energy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Stonehill Taylor, Yabu Pushelberg, and Rockwell Group turn Chelsea’s Flower District identity into a coherent architectural and interior concept. ● A flower shop, conservatory, living wall, rooftop bar, and theatrical Italian restaurant make the…

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1024 683 Chiel
PURO Lódz Centrum
Hotel PURO Lodz Centrum

PURO Lódz Centrum

design review PURO Lodz Centrum hotel

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753 502 Chiel
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik | Croatia Where Adriatic Grandeur Meets Timeless Elegance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Dubrovnik’s most iconic historic hotels, welcoming guests since 1897. ● A rare combination of Austro-Hungarian grandeur, contemporary comfort, and an unbeatable location beside the Old Town walls. ● Panoramic views over Dubrovnik’s terracotta rooftops, medieval fortifications,…

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768 768 Chiel
Hotel Ottilia
Hotel Ottilia | Copenhagen

Hotel Ottilia

Brøchner Hotels brew up another design-led gem for Copenhagen, as Hotel Ottilia opens in the revived Carlsberg City District…

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512 768 Chiel
The Blake Hotel
The Blake Hotel | New Haven, CT

The Blake Hotel

The Blake Hotel | New Haven, Connecticut | USAA design-forward tribute to Yale’s spirit of curiosity, where academic heritage meets contemporary hospitality. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Deeply rooted in New Haven’s intellectual and creative culture without ever feeling academic or formal.● Stylish residential-style rooms and thoughtful design make it equally appealing for a…

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612 897 Chiel
Mezi Plůtky
Mezi Plůtky | Čeladná, Czechia

Mezi Plůtky

Mezi Pl?tky is a design boutique hotel located in ?eladná, among the bucolic forests and meadows and, against a backdrop of the looming Beskid (Beskydy) Czech Mountains. Set in a two hundred year old house the property has been restored by its owner creating a personal and authentic vibe.

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1350 900 Chiel
Montagne Alternative
Montagne Alternative | Valais, Swiss Alps

Montagne Alternative

review Montagne Alternative Valais, Swiss Alps

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521 768 Chiel