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LHBTIQA+

Where Everyone Is Simply Welcome

Genuine inclusion shouldn’t need a rainbow flag once a year. LGBTQIA+ celebrates hotels where everyone can arrive as themselves, without assumptions, awkward questions or raised eyebrows when Mr & Mr Smith or Mrs & Mrs Smith check in. Whatever your gender identity, sexuality or pronouns, it simply isn’t an issue. No pinkwashing, no performative inclusivity—just hotels where respect, openness and a genuine welcome are part of everyday hospitality.

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá | Milan

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, Milan, Italy A Neoclassical Landmark Reimagined with Contemporary Milanese Precision Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A monumental former insurance headquarters transformed into a refined hotel without losing its architectural identity. ● Interiors that unite Venetian textiles, Italian design classics, and the disciplined elegance of Milanese craftsmanship. ● Exceptional rooftop terraces,…

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Pulitzer Amsterdam
Pulitzer Amsterdam

Pulitzer Amsterdam

Pulitzer Amsterdam | The NetherlandsWhere History, Design, and Dutch Soul Flow Together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Twenty-five interconnected Golden Age canal houses transformed into one of Europe’s most characterful design hotels. ● Jacu Strauss’ brilliantly layered interiors celebrate Dutch heritage with humour, individuality, and contemporary flair. ● A hotel that feels less like…

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De Durgerdam
De Durgerdam | Amsterdam

De Durgerdam

De Durgerdam | Amsterdam, The Netherlands Historic Lakeside Serenity Just Beyond the City Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 17th-century inn overlooking the IJmeer, just minutes from Amsterdam. ● Warm, understated interiors by Amsterdam-based design studio Buro Belén that beautifully balance heritage and contemporary craftsmanship. ● Outstanding destination restaurant De Mark, created…

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Gundari
Gundari | Folegandros

Gundari

Gundari, FolegandrosA cliffside sanctuary where raw Cycladic landscapes, contemporary architecture, and slow luxury converge above the Aegean Sea. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most thoughtful new hotel openings in the Cyclades, offering a quieter and more authentic alternative to Santorini and Mykonos. ● Architecture by Block722 that disappears into the landscape,…

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Casa TO
Casa TO | Puerto Escondido

Casa TO

Casa TO, Puerto Escondido, Mexico Brutalist Calm on Mexico’s Surf Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Mexico’s most striking examples of contemporary hospitality architecture, where brutalism becomes both shelter and sanctuary. ● A deeply atmospheric design that uses light, shadow, water, and geometry as its primary materials. ● Sustainability woven seamlessly into…

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Ennea
Ennea | Puerto Escondido

Ennea

Ennea | Puerto Escondido, Mexico A Serene Oasis Where Ocean, Jungle, and Soulful Design Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully crafted adults-focused retreat where tropical modernism and ecological sensitivity come together effortlessly. ● Just nine rooms create an intimate atmosphere that feels more like a private sanctuary than a hotel. ● Architecture,…

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Blind Tiger Asheville
Blind Tiger Asheville | North Carolina

Blind Tiger Asheville

Blind Tiger Asheville, North Carolina Historic Charm, Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1889 Queen Anne residence that captures Asheville's artistic soul through locally sourced design and deeply personal hospitality. ● Individually designed guestrooms filled with vintage furniture, regional artwork, and thoughtful touches that connect guests directly with the city's…

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The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya | Mexico A Celestial Retreat Where Architecture, Nature, and Luxury Exist in Perfect Balance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular architectural concept inspired by the Pleiades constellation, creating one of the most distinctive resort designs in the Caribbean. ● Elevated circular structures that preserve the fragile…

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Le Grand Mazarin
Le Grand Mazarin | Paris

Le Grand Mazarin

Le Grand Mazarin | Paris, France A Joyfully Maximalist Hideaway in the Heart of Le Marais Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Martin Brudnizki creates one of Paris's boldest interiors, layering Renaissance grandeur, Belle Époque elegance, and playful contemporary design into a richly imaginative whole. ● The hotel's award-winning restaurant, Boubalé, celebrates the culinary heritage…

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Hotel Woolstore 1888
Hotel Woolstore 1888 | Sydney

Hotel Woolstore 1888

Woolstore 1888, Sydney, Australia A Heritage Wool Store Where Industrial Architecture Meets Art, Colour, and Contemporary Sydney Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A heritage-listed 1888 wool store whose exposed brick, ironbark columns, timber beams, and original windows give the hotel extraordinary industrial character. ● Contemporary art and playful design sit confidently against the historic…

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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay | Kauai, Hawaii

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay | Princeville, Kauai | Hawaii, USA A transformative resort where biophilic design, Hawaiian culture, and one of the world's most spectacular landscapes become inseparable. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most remarkable hotel transformations of recent years, turning an intrusive landmark into architecture that quietly belongs to its…

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25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino
25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino, Florence Where Dante's Divine Comedy Becomes a Design Playground Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A wonderfully imaginative conversion of a former monastery and historic bank into one of Florence's most playful design hotels. ● Milanese designer Paola Navone transforms Dante's Divine Comedy into a rich interior narrative, balancing…

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