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Orient Express Venezia – Palazzo Donà Giovannelli
Orient Express Venezia

Orient Express Venezia – Palazzo Donà Giovannelli

Orient 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 of…

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JAM Hotel Ghent
JAM Hotel Ghent

JAM Hotel Ghent

JAM Hotel Ghent An Artists' Atelier Inside a Historic Military Barracks Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable adaptive reuse project that transforms a former military barracks into one of Europe's most creative design hotels. ● An extraordinary collaboration between Studio Lionel Jadot and more than forty local artists, designers, and makers. ● A…

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The Hôtel Lili
The Hôtel Lili | Beverly Hills

The Hôtel Lili

The Hôtel Lili, Beverly Hills Parisian Romance Meets Old Hollywood Intimacy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined 1939 private residence that brings rare intimacy and residential character to Beverly Hills. ● Palisociety’s richly layered interiors combine Parisian elegance, Old Hollywood glamour, and playful contemporary details. ● A discreet alternative to the neighborhood’s…

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Villa Dubrovnik
Villa Dubrovnik | Croatia

Villa Dubrovnik

Villa Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia Adriatic Serenity, Timeless Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined Adriatic icon where Brazilian architect Arthur Casas blends Croatian craftsmanship, Italian modernism, and breathtaking coastal scenery. ● Thoughtfully layered interiors that celebrate Dubrovnik's heritage through local stone, handcrafted ceramics, bespoke furniture, and works by Croatian artists. ● A…

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Wythe Hotel
Wythe Hotel | Brooklyn, New York

Wythe Hotel

Wythe Hotel, New York City The Hotel That Defined Williamsburg Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of New York's pioneering industrial conversions, transforming a 1901 factory into the hotel that helped define modern Williamsburg. ● Authentic warehouse architecture with soaring ceilings, exposed brick, concrete floors, and spectacular Manhattan skyline views. ● Home to two…

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Hostal de La Gavina
Hostal de la Gavina | S'Agaró, Costa Brava

Hostal de La Gavina

Hostal de La Gavina – S’Agaró, Costa Brava, Spain The Grand Dame That Defined the Costa Brava Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Spain’s most iconic historic hotels and the property that helped put the Costa Brava on the international map. ● A rare survivor of old-world Mediterranean glamour, where architecture, gardens, and…

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The Lince Braga
The Lince Braga | Portugal

The Lince Braga

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. ●…

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Andaz Lisbon
Andaz Lisbon

Andaz Lisbon

Andaz 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…

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Bus Palladium
Bus Palladium | Paris

Bus Palladium

Bus 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…

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The Companion Vienna
The Companion Vienna

The Companion Vienna

The Companion Vienna, Vienna A New Creative Address for Contemporary Vienna Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored Wilhelminian building transformed into one of Vienna's most distinctive new lifestyle hotels. ● Richly layered interiors by Berlin studio weStudio blend Art Deco influences, 1970s glamour, and Viennese craftsmanship into an atmosphere full of personality.…

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Sunyata Datong Jixiashan
Sunyata Datong Jixiashan

Sunyata Datong Jixiashan

Sunyata 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…

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Soori Penang
Soori Penang

Soori Penang

Soori 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,

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