Where Family-Friendly Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Good Taste
Having kids doesn’t mean you suddenly stop caring about good design, great food or interesting hotels. Kids brings together places adults genuinely want to stay, but where children are equally welcome—and have something to do beyond being told to behave. Think pools, gardens, space to explore, thoughtful activities or simply the freedom to be a kid. No cartoon bedrooms or resorts designed entirely around children. Just great hotels that happen to understand families too.
Van Oys Maastricht Retreat | Eijsden, The Netherlands Eight centuries of history, reimagined through slow luxury, gastronomy and the landscape of South Limburg. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A historic estate on the River Maas transformed into a contemporary retreat across a château, former farmstead and new-build Carré. ● Quiet, tactile interiors use stone,…
read moreImmerso Hotel – Ericeira, Portugal Surf culture, Portuguese craft and Atlantic cuisine come together in a secluded valley overlooking the ocean. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ericeira’s first five-star hotel translates the relaxed spirit of Europe’s first World Surfing Reserve into sophisticated contemporary hospitality without turning surf culture into a theme. ● A distinctly…
read moreFinca La Bobadilla – Sierra de Loja, Andalusia, Spain An Andalusian village in miniature, reborn by Único Hotels with local craft, olive-grove living and a new culinary identity. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A 73-room estate spread across 350 hectares of Mediterranean woodland and more than 2,000 ancient olive trees, conceived not as a…
read moreEkies All Senses Resort, Vourvourou, Halkidiki, Greece Barefoot Greek Modernism on the Shores of the Aegean Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Greece’s most influential design resorts, blending contemporary architecture with local culture and craftsmanship. ● A rare balance of sustainability, family-friendly hospitality, and sophisticated boutique-hotel aesthetics. ● Beautifully positioned between pine forests…
read moreOctant Hotels Douro, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal A striking modern retreat where architecture, landscape, and the Douro River become one seamless experience Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular piece of contemporary architecture by João Serôdio, sculpted into the hillside to maximise uninterrupted views of the Douro River. ● Warm minimalist interiors by Cristina…
read moreLe Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa – El Vendrell, Spain A monumental 1929 seaside landmark where Catalan heritage, contemporary design and Mediterranean wellness meet. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable 300-metre beachfront landmark, originally built in 1929 as a children’s sanatorium and sensitively transformed into a resort that still celebrates its architectural…
read moreGreen Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection | Palasë, Albania Where Albania's Riviera Meets Contemporary Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The first MGallery hotel in Albania, bringing contemporary design and boutique luxury to one of Europe's most exciting emerging coastal destinations. ● Interiors inspired by Albania's rich cultural heritage, combining local stone, handcrafted details,…
read moreBahía Vik José Ignacio - Uruguay Contemporary art, dune architecture and barefoot living on the Atlantic coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The most relaxed of the three José Ignacio Vik retreats, spreading 37 individually designed rooms and suites across a central pavilion and 11 freestanding bungalows among the dunes. ● Every accommodation is…
read morePlaya Vik José Ignacio - Uruguay Contemporary art, radical architecture and Atlantic sunsets on Playa Mansa Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by Carlos Ott, Playa Vik turns the beach house into an extraordinary piece of architecture, centred around a cantilevered titanium-and-glass structure known simply as The Sculpture. ● The private collection makes the…
read moreThe Dolder Grand, Zürich, Switzerland A Belle Époque Landmark Elevated by Contemporary Architecture and World-Class Art Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Norman Foster's bold contemporary wings transform a nineteenth-century palace into one of Europe's most striking examples of historic and modern architecture in dialogue. ● An exceptional art collection featuring works by Salvador Dalí,…
read moreRAN BAAS The Palace | Patiala, India Punjab's Majestic Revival Within the Walls of a Forgotten Fort Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most ambitious heritage restorations in India, transforming an abandoned 18th-century Sikh palace into a world-class luxury hotel. ● Extraordinary craftsmanship brought back to life through traditional building techniques, fresco…
read moreKimpton Los Monteros Marbella – Marbella, Spain Where Marbella’s Golden Age Returns in Full Colour Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Spain’s most legendary hotels, beautifully reimagined after a €50 million transformation. ● Interiors by El Equipo Creativo and Cristina Carulla Studio that revive the glamour, colour, and optimism of Marbella’s 1970s heyday.…
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