Where the Past Becomes Part of the Stay
Some hotels have been welcoming guests for generations; others give historic buildings an entirely new purpose. Heritage & Historic Hotels spans centuries of architecture—from ancient monasteries, castles and coaching inns to grand mansions, Art Nouveau landmarks and Art Deco icons. Some were built as hotels, others have been brilliantly adapted. What connects them is a respect for what came before, allowing original architecture, craftsmanship and stories to remain part of the experience rather than becoming simply a backdrop.
Zannier Phum Baitang | Siem Reap, Cambodia A five-star Khmer village where rice paddies, traditional architecture, and slow Cambodian living set the rhythm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Paris-based AW² and hotelier Arnaud Zannier recreated the spatial language of a traditional Khmer village, with 45 stilted wooden villas scattered among rice paddies and tropical…
read moreTainaron Blue Retreat | Váthia, Mani Peninsula | Greece A Restored Mani Tower Where Mythology, Architecture, and Landscape Become One Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An early 19th-century fortified Mani tower meticulously restored by architect-owners Kostas Zouvelos and Kassiani Theodorakakou. ● Just three beautifully restrained suites overlooking Cape Tainaron, where Greek mythology places the…
read moreMagia de Uma, Umalas, Bali, Indonesia An Intimate Heritage Retreat Where Indonesian Craftsmanship, Slow Living, and Contemporary Design Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored collection of 150-year-old joglo houses that celebrates Indonesian heritage instead of replacing it. ● Warm, residential interiors where handcrafted furniture, antiques, and contemporary design create a deeply…
read moreDelano Miami Beach | Florida, USA An Art Deco Icon Reimagined for a New Generation of South Beach Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Elastic Architects carefully balance the Delano's celebrated Philippe Starck legacy with the elegance of its original 1947 Art Deco architecture. ● The restoration revives one of Miami Beach's defining hotels while…
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 moreJAM Hotel Ghent | Belgium 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.…
read moreThe Hôtel Lili | Beverly Hills, Los Angeles | California, USA 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. ●…
read moreVilla 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. ●…
read moreWythe Hotel | Brooklyn, New York City | USA 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.…
read moreHostal de La Gavina | S’Agaró, 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 hospitality remain…
read moreThe 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, by Hyatt | PortugalPatricia Urquiola transforms a historic Baixa block into a layered, art-filled lifestyle hotel rooted in Portugal’s cultural crossroads A Lifestyle Hotel That Actually Feels Like Lisbon Lisbon does not need another polite hotel.
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