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.
Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal An Architectural Masterpiece Where Porto's Heritage Finds a Contemporary Voice Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1904 mansion by architect Ricardo Severo, transformed with exceptional sensitivity by interior designer Paulo Lobo. ● Historic craftsmanship—from stained glass and stucco ceilings to carved wood and azulejos—balanced with refined contemporary design.…
read moreKarl August, NurembergA neighborhood hotel where contemporary design, Michelin-starred dining, and urban life converge in the heart of historic Nuremberg. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A rare example of a hotel that genuinely feels woven into the life of the city rather than separated from it. ● Sophisticated minimalist design softened by warm materials,…
read moreROMEO Roma - ItalyRome’s boldest new hotel—where Renaissance grandeur collides with Zaha Hadid’s futuristic vision in a masterpiece decades in the making. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the final hospitality projects touched by Zaha Hadid, blending avant-garde architecture with a 16th-century Roman palazzo.● A rare hotel where ancient ruins, Renaissance frescoes, Alain…
read moreThompson Dallas – Dallas, Texas Mid-century grandeur, boldly reimagined in the heart of downtown Dallas. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular restoration of Dallas' iconic First National Bank Tower, blending mid-century architecture with contemporary luxury. ● Richly layered interiors by Caroline Todd, where Texan craftsmanship, contemporary art and 1960s glamour create a distinctive…
read moreHotel Gfell - Völs am Schlern (Fiè allo Sciliar), Italy An Alpine Retreat Where Architecture Disappears into the Landscape Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Rather than dominating the landscape, noa* embedded the new hotel directly into the hillside, allowing architecture and nature to exist in perfect harmony. ● Contemporary interiors combine dark oak, natural…
read moreHotel Ur Bare | Zarautz, Spain A 1940s seaside villa reworked with warm modernism, Basque materiality, and a direct relationship to the Cantabrian Sea Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect Beatriz Bergasa retained the villa’s original concrete structure while upgrading it with high-performance glazing, insulation, and a new spatial logic that works with the…
read moreLe Dune Piscinas – Sardinia, Italy A former mining warehouse transformed into a 28-room retreat, alone between the monumental dunes of Sardinia’s Costa Verde and the Mediterranean. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable 19th-century mining warehouse given new life while retaining its massive stone walls, weathered rafters, flagstone floors and original cart tunnel.…
read moreHôtel Balzac & Spa Ikoï | Paris, France Literary Heritage Reimagined Through Quiet Parisian Modernism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Festen Architecture transforms a historic address associated with Honoré de Balzac into a refined contemporary hotel rooted in the understated elegance of the 1930s. ● Oak, recycled marble, lacquer, brass, velvet, and softly curved…
read moreDe Durgerdam | Amsterdam, The Netherlands Historic Lakeside Serenity Just Beyond the City Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 17th-century inn overlooking the IJmeer, just minutes from Amsterdam. ● Warm, understated interiors by Amsterdam-based design studio Buro Belén that beautifully balance heritage and contemporary craftsmanship. ● Outstanding destination restaurant De Mark, created…
read moreHotel Seegarten – Sauerland, Germany Where Design and Nature Flow Together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of a traditional lakeside inn into one of Germany’s most thoughtful design retreats. ● Interiors by renowned designer Werner Aisslinger that connect architecture, nature, and sustainability with unusual creativity. ● A destination where gastronomy, wellness,…
read moreNolinski Venezia - Venice, Italy Venice, Liberty Lines and La Serenissima Glamour Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking boutique hotel inside Venice's former stock exchange, where Liberty architecture meets contemporary French sophistication. ● Beautifully layered interiors by Yann Le Coadic and Alessandro Scotto, blending Venetian craftsmanship, Art Deco elegance, rich textures, and exceptional…
read moreLe Grand Mazarin | Paris, France A Joyfully Maximalist Hideaway in the Heart of Le Marais Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Martin Brudnizki creates one of Paris's boldest interiors, layering Renaissance grandeur, Belle Époque elegance, and playful contemporary design into a richly imaginative whole. ● The hotel's award-winning restaurant, Boubalé, celebrates the culinary heritage…
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