César Lanzarote – Lanzarote, Canary Islands Where Volcanic Landscapes, Contemporary Design, and Slow Living Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined finca set amid Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes, once home to César Manrique’s father. ● Interiors by Virginia Nieto that translate the island’s colours, textures, and natural beauty into contemporary Canarian design. ●…
read moreCap Karoso, Sumba, Indonesia A Contemporary Beach Retreat Where Modern Design, Sumbanese Heritage, and Regenerative Luxury Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable fusion of contemporary architecture and traditional Sumbanese craftsmanship, deeply rooted in the island's Marapu culture. ● A pioneering regenerative approach with a three-hectare organic farm, immersive cultural experiences, and genuine…
read morePa.te.os, Melides, Portugal Four sculptural houses where concrete, courtyards, and Atlantic light turn the Alentejo into architecture Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Manuel Aires Mateus transforms the traditional Portuguese pátio into four radical concrete houses that feel less built on the land than carved from it. ● Retractable glass walls, outdoor showers, raw concrete,…
read moreWhere History Echoes and Northern California Modernism Meets A Storied Beginning In 1913, Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, the so-called father of radio, chose this rugged stretch of Northern California coast to build the world’s first wireless radio station. Alongside it, a hotel was constructed to house the staff, marking the beginning of a site that…
read moreVocabolo Moscatelli, UmbriaA soulful monastery retreat where eight centuries of history, contemporary design, and Umbrian craftsmanship converge in remarkable harmony. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 12th-century monastery where historic architecture and contemporary design exist in perfect balance. ● Architect Jacopo Venerosi Pesciolini’s sensitive intervention preserves the soul of the building while…
read moreMamula Island by Banyan Tree – Bay of Kotor, Montenegro A 19th-century sea fortress transformed into an extraordinary island retreat where architecture, memory and the Adriatic remain inseparable. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An entire Austro-Hungarian fortress from 1853 becomes the hotel, reached only by boat and occupying its own tiny island at the…
read moreMonte Uzulu, San Agustinillo, Mexico Where Craft, Culture, and Coastline Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A deeply considered eco-retreat that blends indigenous wisdom, contemporary design, and environmental responsibility. ● Designed in close collaboration with Mexican artisans, celebrating craftsmanship from Oaxaca and beyond. ● One of the most authentic boutique stays on Oaxaca’s coast,…
read moreThe Royston – Llanbrynmair, Wales A seven-room Victorian hideaway where collected design, serious food and the wild landscape of Mid Wales set the pace. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just seven individually designed rooms inside an 1880 Victorian country house, filled with antiques, vintage finds and contemporary pieces rather than conventional hotel décor. ●…
read moreSound View Greenport, Long Island, New York Mid-Century Americana on the North Fork Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1953 waterfront motel by Studio Tack that captures the romance of America's golden age of road trips. ● Thoughtful interiors inspired by New England modernism, maritime heritage, and the relaxed spirit of Long…
read moreVakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey Where Ottoman Heritage Meets Contemporary Elegance on the Bosphorus Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 19th-century Ottoman distillery transformed into one of Istanbul's most intimate waterfront retreats. ● Every room faces the Bosphorus, creating a constant connection between architecture, light, and one of the world's most…
read moreThe Balé Phnom Penh, Cambodia A tranquil riverside retreat where minimalist architecture, Khmer hospitality, and the timeless rhythm of the Mekong create a rare sense of calm. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restrained all-suite retreat that combines contemporary minimalism with Southeast Asian serenity. ● Spacious 100 m² suites designed around light, water,…
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