The Lince Braga – Braga, PortugalWhere a Historic Convent Meets the Silence of the Hills Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 18th-century Franciscan convent transformed into a contemporary retreat surrounded by the green landscapes of Minho. ● Interiors by Vilaça Interiores balance historic architecture with understated Portuguese design and residential comfort. ●…
read moreAndaz Lisbon – Lisbon, Where Global Lisbon Finally Gets Its HotelPatricia Urquiola transforms a historic Baixa block into a layered, art-filled lifestyle hotel rooted in Portugal’s cultural crossroads Type: lifestyle hotel, design hotel, luxury hotel, city hotel, international hotel Style: colorful contemporary, artistic, layered maximalism, Portuguese modernism, globally influenced Vibe: social, creative crowd, foodies, culturally…
read moreBus Palladium: Paris After Dark, With a Room KeyA legendary rock club reborn as a design hotel where music, nightlife, and Pigalle’s rebellious spirit never miss a beat. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Paris’s most iconic nightlife addresses transformed into a hotel without losing its soul.● Studio KO creates interiors that feel…
read moreThe Companion ViennaA richly layered lifestyle hotel bringing cinematic design, Mediterranean dining, and a distinctly local spirit to Vienna’s evolving Westbahnhof district Type: lifestyle hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel, independent hotel Style: 1970s glamour, Art Deco revival, cinematic interiors, contemporary Viennese Vibe: social, creative, atmospheric, design-driven A Different Kind of Viennese Hotel At the western…
read moreSunyata Datong Jixiashan, Shanxi, ChinaA contemplative retreat inside Datong’s revived ancient city, where Northern Wei culture, Shanxi courtyard traditions and contemporary architecture quietly converge Type: luxury hotel, heritage hotel, design hotel, independent hotelStyle: contemporary courtyard architecture, cultural minimalism, Northern Chinese vernacular reinterpretationVibe: introspective, atmospheric, spiritual, quietly monumental A Contemporary Sanctuary Inside Ancient Datong Located within…
read moreSoori PenangAn architect’s personal homecoming inside George Town’s historic Khoo Kongsi compound Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, luxury hotelStyle: contemporary heritage, Straits Chinese minimalism, architectural restorationVibe: intimate, cultured, quiet, design-led, deeply rooted in place A Personal Reworking of Penang Heritage In the heart of George Town’s UNESCO-listed historic centre,
read moreThe Ashana – Faro, AlgarveA future sanctuary of stillness and sculptural design shaped by Arabesque heritage Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, luxury retreat, hideaway, new openingStyle: contemporary Arabesque minimalism, earthy modernismVibe: serene, introspective, sun-drenched, soulful A New Chapter for Faro Set to open in the winter of 2027/2028, The Ashana signals a quiet yet confident…
read moreVila Origens – Albufeira, Where Moorish Echoes Meet Bohemian CalmAn urban hideaway where history, texture, and quiet luxury unfold above the rhythm of the old town Rua José Bernardino de Sousa 4 8200-146 Albufeira, Portugal Type: boutique hotel, heritage hotel, design hotelStyle: arabesque bohoVibe: intimate, soulful, layered, quiet, urban retreat A Hidden Chapter in the…
read moreConrad Athens The Ilisian — Athens, GreeceA modernist landmark reborn as a cultural, culinary, and urban resort destination Type: luxury hotel, design hotel, city hotel, landmark hotelStyle: modernist revival, contemporary luxury, art-led, big & boldVibe: vibrant, cultural, cosmopolitan, rooftop bar, urban resort A Landmark, Reawakened In the cultural heart of Athens, one of the city’s…
read more25hours Hotel The Olympia – Sydney, Where Cinema, Queerness, and Maximalism CollideA heritage theatre reborn as a flamboyant design hotel on one of Sydney’s most storied streets Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, lifestyle hotel, luxury hotelStyle: maximalist, cinematic, glam & sexyVibe: lively, rooftop bar, music & nightlife A Historic Stage, Switched Back On…
read moreAmyth of Nicosia – Cyprus, Where History Lives Between WallsA restored villa inside Europe’s last divided capital, where heritage and contemporary calm converge A Capital of Contrasts, Reimagined Set within the ancient Venetian walls of Nicosia,
read moreHotel Sevilla, MéridaA 16th-century colonial villa where ruin, ritual, and contemporary Mexican design converge in the historic heart of Mérida. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Zeller & Moye’s sensitive transformation preserves the building’s layered history while introducing bold contemporary interventions. ● A rare Mexican design hotel where colonial architecture, tropical courtyards, raw concrete, and…
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