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.
Bus Palladium | Paris, FranceA 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 equal parts recording studio,…
read moreHôtel Le Provençal, Giens, France Riviera heritage, mid-century glamour and a family story revived above the Mediterranean Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A genuine Côte d’Azur institution, rooted in the Giens peninsula and still shaped by the same family story that began with founder Marius Michel. ● Rodolphe Parente’s renovation preserves the hotel’s 1950s…
read moreThe Companion Vienna | Austria 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…
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 Penang – George Town, Penang, Malaysia Architect Soo K. Chan transforms the shophouses of his childhood into a deeply personal retreat within George Town’s historic Khoo Kongsi compound. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect Soo K. Chan, founder of SCDA Architects, grew up within this very clan community and has returned decades later…
read moreThe Ashana | Faro, Algarve | Portugal Where contemporary architecture, Arabesque heritage, and the quiet landscapes of the Ria Formosa come together in a new vision for luxury in the Algarve. Please note that The Ashana is scheduled to open in the winter of 2027/2028. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design-led retreat that…
read moreVila Origens, Albufeira Where Moorish Heritage Meets Bohemian Calm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored boutique retreat that blends Moorish influences, handcrafted details, and relaxed bohemian interiors in the heart of Albufeira's historic centre. ● An intimate collection of rooms and private houses gathered around a peaceful courtyard with pool, offering a…
read moreConrad Athens The Ilisian Modernist Icon, Reimagined Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A masterful transformation of the legendary Hilton Athens, preserving one of Greece's greatest examples of post-war modernist architecture while introducing a new era of contemporary luxury. ● Interiors by AvroKO that seamlessly blend mid-century optimism, Greek craftsmanship, and commissioned contemporary art into…
read more25hours Hotel The Olympia, Sydney, Australia A Heritage Cinema Reborn as a Flamboyant Celebration of Sydney’s Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A heritage-listed former cinema transformed into a theatrical design hotel that embraces Oxford Street’s history of performance, nightlife, and queer culture. ● 109 guestrooms divided between the colourful Dreamers and moodier…
read moreAmyth of Nicosia – Cyprus A restored historic villa inside Nicosia’s Venetian walls, where painted ceilings, Cypriot craftsmanship and contemporary restraint tell the story of the capital. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable ten-room villa in Nicosia’s Old Town, restored with its painted ceilings, traditional tiles, carved woodwork, shutters and original architectural character…
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…
read moreThe Lince Santa Clara, Vila do Conde Where a centuries-old convent overlooking the Ave River has been transformed into one of northern Portugal’s most elegant contemporary retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 14th-century convent where historic architecture meets refined contemporary design. ● Peaceful riverside setting within walking distance of Vila do…
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