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.
The Venice Venice Hotel - Venice, Italy A Gothic Vision on the Grand Canal Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable transformation of one of Venice's oldest Byzantine palazzi into one of the city's most daring contemporary design hotels. ● A fearless dialogue between centuries-old architecture, avant-garde art, fashion, and experimental interiors that captures…
read moreEnnismore, the owner of the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland and the Hoxton Hotels brand, has bought the 135-room Eynsham Hall country house hotel in Oxfordshire for a reported £10 million (£74,000 per key) from the Cathedral Group. The hotel has planning permission for 80 new guestrooms, purpose-built conference facilities for 250 people and a new spa complex.
read moreRegina Experimental, Biarritz, France Belle Époque grandeur meets Dorothée Meilichzon’s playful vision of the Basque coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 1907 Neo-Basque landmark by Henry Martinet, centred around an extraordinary 15-metre-high atrium beneath an Eiffel-style glass-and-metal roof. ● Dorothée Meilichzon transforms the historic interiors with ocean-liner curves, Art Deco references, Basque colours,…
read moreW Budapest, Hungary A Neo-Renaissance Landmark Where Ballet, Design, and Contemporary Luxury Take Centre Stage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The magnificent Drechsler Palace has been transformed into W Hotels' first property in Central Europe while preserving its extraordinary Neo-Renaissance architecture. ● Interiors celebrate the building's history as the Hungarian State Ballet Institute through…
read moreThe Ned Doha, Qatar Where Brutalist Heritage Meets Contemporary Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the Middle East’s most significant adaptive reuse projects, transforming a landmark 1970s government building into a design-led destination. ● A masterful collaboration between David Chipperfield Architects and Soho House Design that balances architectural integrity with warmth and…
read moreMonument Athens, Greece A Landmark Neoclassical Mansion Reimagined for Contemporary Athens Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1881 mansion by legendary architect Ernst Ziller, transformed with remarkable sensitivity by Athens-based studio mplusm. ● Just nine individually designed rooms and suites that combine restored neoclassical grandeur with Scandinavian-inspired contemporary design. ● A peaceful…
read moreAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel – Amalfi, Italy A 13th-century Capuchin convent suspended above the Mediterranean, where monastic architecture and contemporary Italian design meet one of the Amalfi Coast’s most extraordinary views. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 13th-century former Capuchin convent whose cloisters, vaulted corridors, Baroque church, majolica floors and marble altar…
read moreAnsitz Steinbock | Villanders (Villandro), South Tyrol | Italy A 15th-Century Castle Where South Tyrolean Heritage Meets Contemporary Craftsmanship Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored medieval castle where centuries-old architecture has been paired with understated contemporary interiors. ● Just twelve individually designed suites featuring original timber floors, bespoke furnishings, freestanding baths, and…
read moreAvani+ Luang Prabang, Laos French colonial heritage, tropical courtyards, and contemporary calm in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage city. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored colonial landmark that combines historic architecture with understated contemporary design. ● One of Luang Prabang's most tranquil hotels, centred around a lush courtyard shaded by…
read moreVirgin Hotels Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland Old Town heritage, playful glamour and Virgin irreverence behind one of Edinburgh’s most dramatic historic façades. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A complex adaptive-reuse project that brings together listed historic buildings and contemporary additions without disguising the contrast between old and new. ● Virgin’s playful design language is tempered…
read moreThe Twenty Two | London, United Kingdom Where Parisian Seduction Meets London Aristocracy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A lavishly restored Edwardian manor that brings personality, glamour, and intrigue back to Mayfair. ● Rich, cinematic interiors that feel more Left Bank Paris than traditional London luxury. ● A rare combination of boutique intimacy, members'…
read morePalihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | California, USAVictorian Heritage Meets Playful Boutique Style Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1912 landmark that preserves the character of the original St. James Hotel while introducing Palisociety's signature eclectic style. ● Vintage-inspired interiors combine Victorian architecture, nautical influences, and French bistro charm with contemporary comfort.…
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