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.
Iterwar modernism meets glamour and history at Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome.
read moreA national monument, Pestana Palácio do Freixo – Pousada & National Monument was built in the mid 18th-century and is a remarkable example of Portuguese architecture from the baroque period. The hotel’s Versailles-style gardens are bordering directly on the Douro River. The contemporary and spacious rooms and suites are located in the former Harmonia Flour Factory, which is interconnected with the palace.
read more25hours Hotel Indre By | Copenhagen, Denmark A Playful Design Hotel Where History, Creativity, and Community Collide Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Martin Brudnizki Design Studio transforms a former porcelain factory, printing house, and university into one of Copenhagen's most imaginative hotels. ● Eclectic interiors, hidden spaces, and vibrant communal areas perfectly capture the…
read moreW Rome: Rome, RewiredA bold reinterpretation of Roman luxury where palazzo grandeur meets rooftop glamour, contemporary design, and unmistakable W energy. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Rome’s most successful reinventions of a historic palazzo, blending heritage architecture with contemporary design confidence.● Meyer Davis creates interiors that feel glamorous, playful, and unmistakably Roman…
read moremegalithic monument in the Iberian Peninsula), is Imani, a unique country house. Rustic elements like old beams and stone hearths, pots bursting with flowers, stone tanks are combined with vintage touches like a quirky display of antique sewing machines and salvaged neon signs in the garden plus walls full of modern art. In the extensive, mature gardens and lawns are two swimming pools, plus a pair of donkeys roaming the estate. It is incredibly peaceful out here, though Évora is just a 15-minute drive away.
read moreConcepció by Nobis | Palma de Mallorca, Spain A Scandinavian Interpretation of Mallorcan Heritage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 16th-century soap factory where Scandinavian design meets authentic Mallorcan craftsmanship. ● Interiors by Wingårdhs featuring bespoke Huguet tiles, iconic Nordic furniture, and beautifully preserved historic architecture. ● A relaxed boutique hotel that…
read moreLocated in the historic Movie Colony neighborhood, The Colony Palms in Palm Springs was built in 1936 in Spanish Colonial-style. Recently – and we would say stunningly – renovated, its quiet atmosphere and intimate feel remains.
read moreFollowing an eight month renovation led by Milanese interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghi, Saint-Tropez’s smallest five-star hotel is ready to welcome guests old and new. The 21-room hotel (including five suites) La Ponche, now fusing the perfect mix of La Dolce Vita of the Southern Mediterranean with the French Riviera’s infamously luxe coastal town.
read moreLOPUD 1483 A Sacred Sanctuary Reborn on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A meticulously restored 15th-century Franciscan monastery transformed into one of Europe’s most extraordinary private retreats. ● A unique fusion of sacred architecture, contemporary art, and Adriatic serenity. ● Complete exclusivity, with just five suites available for a single group…
read moreLyle is a stylish hotel located in Washington D.C’s Dupont Circle district.
read moreScandic Grand Central Helsinki is a large design hotel set in the former, Art Nouveau offices of the Finnish Railway Company next to Helsinki’s Central Station.
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