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.
L’oscar is a luxury boutique hotel set in a former church, in Holborn, a district in the West End of London. The heritage building dates from the early 20th century and retains its original tiling, flooring, and ornately decorated ceilings. Originally conceived as the Baptist Church headquarters in the UK, it fell into dereliction and remained empty for ten years.
read moreThe Toronto firm of Yabu Pushelberg frequently designs what partner George Yabu calls “the best of the best of the top of the market”: Luxury in hotels and retail, including a yacht and a private jet or two. While they have tended to avoid “the big, wide middle,” Yabu says the 612-room Moxy NYC Times Square offered some absorbing creative challenges.
read moreFour Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens - Vouliagmeni, Greece A Modernist Riviera Icon Where Athenian Glamour Meets the Aegean Sea Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An impeccably restored 1960s modernist landmark that helped define the Athens Riviera, reimagined by Meyer Davis, K-Studio, and Martin Brudnizki. ● A spectacular 74-acre pine-covered peninsula with private beaches,…
read moreLocated on top one of Lisbon’s seven hills, Torel Palace is a unique boutique hotel with a singular style of Portuguese antiques and modern furniture. It is set in 2 traditional city palaces, one pink dating from 1902 and one striking blue (the former guesthouse of the Bishop of Lisbon) – from 1904. Surrounded by lavish gardens, the buildings offer stunning views over the city centre, the Tagus River and the São Jorge Castle.
read moreBarceló Torre de Madrid is a luxury hotel designed by Jaime Hayón, set in Madrid’s iconic Torre de Madrid at the end of the Gran Vía on Plaza de España. One of Madrid’s tallest buildings at 36 floors it was constructed between 1954 and 1957 and was for some time the world’s tallest concrete structure.
read moreSet in an architectural gem from 1883, and hailed for its iconic nine-story atrium and pyramidal skylight, The Beekman is a unique luxury lifestyle hotel located in New York’s downtown.
read moreMoinhos das Marés | Fuseta, Eastern Algarve | Portugal Where Tides, Heritage, and Craft Shape a Different Kind of Escape Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable restoration project that transformed a centuries-old tidal mill into one of the Algarve’s most authentic heritage stays. ● A unique setting surrounded by salt pans, wetlands, and…
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