Where the Restaurant Is Worth the Journey
Sometimes the restaurant is every bit as important as the room—perhaps even more so. Foodies brings together hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants, Gault & Millau toques and destination kitchens, alongside exciting new ventures from chefs who have already made their name elsewhere. These are places where dinner can be the reason for the journey: restaurants worth a detour, or hotels that have become culinary destinations in their own right. Come for the food. Staying the night is the very welcome bonus.
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong | Central, Hong Kong, China Hong Kong heritage, contemporary residential luxury and one of Asia’s most formidable culinary collections, reimagined by Joyce Wang Studio. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Joyce Wang Studio has transformed the 109-room hotel into a sophisticated Hong Kong pied-à-terre inspired by the city’s historic…
read moreVan Oys Maastricht Retreat | Eijsden, The Netherlands Eight centuries of history, reimagined through slow luxury, gastronomy and the landscape of South Limburg. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A historic estate on the River Maas transformed into a contemporary retreat across a château, former farmstead and new-build Carré. ● Quiet, tactile interiors use stone,…
read moreImmerso Hotel – Ericeira, Portugal Surf culture, Portuguese craft and Atlantic cuisine come together in a secluded valley overlooking the ocean. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ericeira’s first five-star hotel translates the relaxed spirit of Europe’s first World Surfing Reserve into sophisticated contemporary hospitality without turning surf culture into a theme. ● A distinctly…
read moreFinca La Bobadilla – Sierra de Loja, Andalusia, Spain An Andalusian village in miniature, reborn by Único Hotels with local craft, olive-grove living and a new culinary identity. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 73-room estate spread across 350 hectares of Mediterranean woodland and more than 2,000 ancient olive trees, conceived not as a…
read moreOrient Express Venezia - Venice, Italy A Fifteenth-Century Palazzo Reborn with Theatrical Venetian Grandeur Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Palazzo Donà Giovannelli restored over nearly a decade with exceptional attention to frescoes, stonework, gilding, timber, and historic craftsmanship. ● Interiors by Aline Asmar d’Amman that place contemporary design in confident dialogue with six centuries…
read moreFUFU Tokyo Ginza An Urban Ryokan Above Ginza Where Craftsmanship, Silence and Private Onsen Baths Redefine the City Hotel Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Tokyo's most intimate luxury hotels, with just 34 suites, each featuring a private natural hot spring bath and landscaped terrace. ● A beautifully crafted urban ryokan where traditional…
read moreCasa Camper Barcelona | SpainBarcelona’s original lifestyle hotel where bold design, generous hospitality, and creative energy still set the standard. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the world's first true lifestyle hotels, created by Camper with design, sustainability, and authenticity at its core.● Clever, unconventional rooms that separate sleeping and living spaces for…
read moreCOMO Metropolitan Bangkok, Thailand Paola Navone Reimagines an Urban Sanctuary Through Thai Craft and Contemporary Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Paola Navone transforms one of Bangkok's landmark design hotels into a richer, more tactile expression of contemporary Thai hospitality. ● A thoughtful blend of local craftsmanship, natural materials, and architectural restraint creates a…
read moreByblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà – Verona, Italy A Renaissance villa in Valpolicella where Alessandro Mendini, contemporary art and Italian Baroque collide in glorious technicolour. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A historic Venetian villa transformed by Alessandro Mendini, creating one of Italy’s most exuberant encounters between heritage architecture and contemporary design. ● More than…
read moreThe Shelborne by Proper - Miami Beach, USA A Mid-Century Landmark Reimagined Through Art, Architecture, and Tropical Modernism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A $100 million restoration revives one of Miami Beach’s defining Art Deco and Miami Modern landmarks while preserving its architectural identity. ● ADC Atelier combines honed travertine, Perlino marble, warm timber,…
read moreLes Roches Rouges | Saint-Raphaël, France Mid-century Riviera modernism where white architecture, red Estérel rock and the Mediterranean meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Festen Architecture stripped away decades of additions to rediscover the clean modernist character of the original 1950s seaside hotel. ● Vintage pieces by Pierre Chareau, Willy Guhl and Charlotte Perriand…
read moreJnane Rumi, Marrakech An Artistic Sanctuary Hidden Among the Palms of the Palmeraie Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored Charles Boccara villa transformed into an intimate house hotel where Moroccan craftsmanship, contemporary art, and architecture exist in perfect harmony. ● Just 11 individually designed suites surrounded by century-old palm trees, olive groves,…
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