The 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,…
read moreAzumi Setoda, Ikuchijima Island, Japan Where the Japanese Ryokan Finds a Contemporary Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 140-year-old merchant estate that respectfully reimagines the traditional ryokan for modern travellers. ● Architecture by Shiro Miura that balances Japanese craftsmanship, minimalist design, and an extraordinary sense of calm. ● A community-driven philosophy…
read moreTaj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, India A Hillside Retreat Where Himalayan Landscapes, Rustic Minimalism, and Indian Wellness Come Together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully site-sensitive resort where contemporary architecture quietly complements the sacred landscape of the upper Ganges. ● Rustic minimalist interiors by eco.id and architecture rooted in the vernacular of Himalayan…
read morevigilius mountain resort, Lana, Italy A Cable-Car Retreat Where Matteo Thun’s Architecture Disappears into the Mountain Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Matteo Thun’s first hotel project remains a benchmark for responsible Alpine architecture more than two decades after opening. ● Accessible only by cable car, the resort offers rare silence, car-free seclusion, and uninterrupted…
read moreHotelito at MUSA – Loma Bonita, Guerrero, Mexico A 13-room Pacific hideaway where Tropical Modernism, surf culture and regenerative living meet between jungle and sea. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Just 13 rooms on a remote stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast, conceived as the intimate hospitality heart of MUSA — the Modern Utopian Society…
read moreEressian Hotel & Hammam Spa Where the Soul of Lesbos Lives On Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored family mansion that connects deeply to the history and culture of Lesbos. ● One of the most intimate boutique stays in Greece, with just four suites and a remarkable sense of place. ● A…
read moreVik Chile – Colchagua Valley, Chile A shimmering hilltop retreat where architecture, contemporary art and one of Chile's most ambitious vineyards become inseparable. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect Marcelo Daglio's extraordinary bronzed titanium roof ripples above the hilltop like another range of mountains, creating one of Chile's most recognisable contemporary hotels. ● Every…
read moreHotel AWA – Lake Llanquihue, Chile A striking concrete retreat where architecture steps aside and lets Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano take over. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Architect-owner Mauricio Fuentes spent a decade developing a highly personal hotel where the building itself is precisely oriented around sunlight, privacy and extraordinary views. ● The…
read moreRefugia Chiloé – Chile A modern lodge shaped by Chiloé’s palafitos, tidal landscapes and centuries-old island culture. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Mobil Arquitectos reinterpreted Chiloé’s traditional stilt-house architecture as a striking contemporary structure overlooking the wetlands and waters of Pullao Bay. ● All 24 rooms face the water, combining expansive views with lenga…
read moreLocanda al Colle, Camaiore, Italy A Tuscan Hideaway Curated Like a Private Home Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Tuscany’s most charming design-led retreats, where art, antiques, and hospitality come together effortlessly. ● A deeply personal project created by owner Riccardo Barsottelli, whose collector’s eye shapes every room and garden. ● An intimate…
read moreAman Kyoto, Japan A secluded forest sanctuary where Kerry Hill’s architecture, Japanese craftsmanship, and nature exist in extraordinary harmony Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Kerry Hill’s final projects, with low-slung pavilions designed to disappear almost completely into a 32-hectare forest landscape. ● Contemporary interpretations of the ryokan combine hinoki baths, washi paper,…
read moreThe Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan Kengo Kuma and Ian Schrager turn Ginza intimacy into a seductive new expression of Japanese luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Kengo Kuma gives EDITION’s familiar minimalism a distinctly Ginza identity, using dark walnut, Japanese latticework, woven details, and a deliberately intimate residential scale. ● With just 86…
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