Vipp Tunnel, Tasmania Brutalist Poetry at the Edge of the World Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular off-grid architectural retreat designed by Room11 Architects and Danish design brand Vipp. ● Raw concrete, vast glazing, and dramatic wilderness views create one of the world's most immersive design stays. ● Proof that sustainability, architecture, and…
read moreLešić Dimitri Palace, Korčula, Croatia A Silk Road Journey Through the Adriatic Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An exquisitely restored 18th-century bishop’s palace hidden within the medieval heart of Korčula. ● Just five individually designed residences, each inspired by destinations along Marco Polo’s legendary Silk Road. ● One of Croatia’s finest culinary experiences, paired…
read moreEriro, Ehrwald, Austria Alpine Silence, Radical Locality, and Nine Suites High Above the Tyrolean Valley Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just nine suites at 1,550 metres, reached by gondola and surrounded by the forests, meadows, and peaks of the Zugspitze massif. ● Architecture by Martin Gruber, created with timber craftsman Andreas Mader, uses local…
read moreDunas de Formentera, FormenteraA barefoot luxury retreat where Mediterranean design, ecological mindfulness, and island simplicity merge among the dunes of Migjorn Beach. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Antonio Obrador’s beautifully restrained design dissolves seamlessly into Formentera’s dunes, pine forests, and coastline. ● One of the Balearics’ most convincing examples of barefoot luxury, where simplicity…
read moreCasa 1923, Faro, Algarve, Portugal Art Nouveau Soul, Contemporary Calm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored Art Nouveau townhouse that preserves the elegance and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Faro. ● Just two private apartments, creating an intimate stay that feels more like a beautifully curated home than a hotel. ● A rooftop…
read moreHofgut Hafnerleiten, Bad Birnbach: Bavaria’s Design Retreat in Dialogue with NatureWhere architecture, landscape, and slow living converge in Lower Bavaria A Vision Born from Culinary Roots
read moreShinta Mani Mustang – A Himalayan Hideaway Like No OtherWhere Sacred Landscapes, Timeless Culture, and Bold Design Converge A Sanctuary at the Edge of the Sky High in the remote Mustang region of Nepal, cradled by the snow-capped peaks and ochre valleys of the Himalayas,
read moreCasa Silencio, Xaaga, Oaxaca, Mexico A Mezcal Hacienda of Ritual and Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable fusion of architecture, mezcal culture, and contemporary Mexican craftsmanship set deep within Oaxaca’s dramatic landscape. ● Designed by Alejandro D’Acosta using earth, stone, reclaimed wood, and steel, creating a retreat that feels both ancient and…
read moreCasa Fortunato Alcácer do Sal Where Portuguese Heritage Meets Contemporary Collectible Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored historic townhouse where original Portuguese architecture meets museum-worthy contemporary design. ● Intimate hospitality created by architect António Falcão Costa Lopes and designer Filipa Fortunato, making every stay feel like visiting an exceptionally stylish home.…
read moreTorrearena Design Hotel, Puerto Escondido, Mexico A Courtyard Sanctuary by the Pacific Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restrained boutique hotel by architect Alberto Kalach that proves great design does not need grand gestures. ● Three sculptural brick towers arranged around a lush courtyard where preserved trees remain the true centrepiece. ● A…
read moreRefuge du Montenvers, Chamonix, France A granite refuge above the Mer de Glace, where Alpine history and high-mountain solitude still shape the stay Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Built in 1880 at 1,913 metres, this historic mountain hotel remains one of the Alps’ most atmospheric places to stay. ● Its renovation preserves the refuge…
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