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.
Monverde Wine Experience Hotel is a design hotel set on the Quinta da Lixa estate, Telões, near the city of Amarantes – under an hour’s drive from Porto. The 30 hectares estate, of which 22 are vineyards, are dedicated to the production of grapes for green and sparkling wines.
read moreLocated on top one of Lisbon’s seven hills, Torel Palace is a unique boutique hotel with a singular style of Portuguese antiques and modern furniture. It is set in 2 traditional city palaces, one pink dating from 1902 and one striking blue (the former guesthouse of the Bishop of Lisbon) – from 1904. Surrounded by lavish gardens, the buildings offer stunning views over the city centre, the Tagus River and the São Jorge Castle.
read moreWhen Christian Strobel launched Basecamp with the Tahoe South, California location in 2012, he developed a brand that was more than your average boutique concept. He created a summer camp for adults. “It’s a base for exploration that looks to bring the spirit of adventure back into hospitality,” the founder and CEO of the brand explains.
read moreBarceló Torre de Madrid is a luxury hotel designed by Jaime Hayón, set in Madrid’s iconic Torre de Madrid at the end of the Gran Vía on Plaza de España. One of Madrid’s tallest buildings at 36 floors it was constructed between 1954 and 1957 and was for some time the world’s tallest concrete structure.
read moreSet in an architectural gem from 1883, and hailed for its iconic nine-story atrium and pyramidal skylight, The Beekman is a unique luxury lifestyle hotel located in New York’s downtown.
read moreGenerator Rome - Italy Laid-Back Cool Meets Roman Heritage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design-led hostel that successfully combines boutique hotel aesthetics with the sociable atmosphere modern travellers are looking for. ● Stylish communal spaces filled with eclectic furniture, contemporary art, and playful interiors that celebrate both Roman heritage and Generator's unmistakable creative…
read moreThompson Nashville, Tennessee, USA Southern sophistication, creative energy and rooftop swagger in the heart of The Gulch Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Hastings Architecture and Parts and Labor Design give this 224-room hotel a distinctly Nashville identity without falling back on obvious music-city clichés. ● Locally made details—from Patrick Hayes’ monumental reclaimed-wood lobby floor…
read moreMoinhos das Marés | Fuseta, Eastern Algarve | Portugal Where Tides, Heritage, and Craft Shape a Different Kind of Escape Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable restoration project that transformed a centuries-old tidal mill into one of the Algarve’s most authentic heritage stays. ● A unique setting surrounded by salt pans, wetlands, and…
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