Where New Ideas Check In
This is the new hospitality. Lifestyle & Creative Hotels brings together the brands and concepts rethinking what a hotel can be—from social lobbies and cultural programming to co-working, co-living and spaces designed as much for locals as for overnight guests. Often concept-driven and sometimes part of a new-generation hotel group, these are places experimenting with how we work, meet, eat, sleep and travel. Not every idea will reinvent hospitality, but we like the hotels willing to try.
JAM Hotel Lisbon | Portugal Industrial Creativity on the Banks of the Tagus Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A bold transformation of a former office building into one of Lisbon's most creative and design-driven lifestyle hotels. ● Eclectic interiors where industrial architecture, local art, reclaimed materials, and handcrafted details create a vibrant atmosphere. ●…
read moreZEL Costa Brava – Costa Brava, Spain Where Mediterranean Living Meets Active Wellbeing Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The second chapter of the ZEL lifestyle brand created by Rafael Nadal and Meliá Hotels International. ● A contemporary Mediterranean retreat that combines wellness, sport, gastronomy, and outdoor living. ● Set between the mountains and the…
read moreThe Hoxton, Williamsburg | Brooklyn, New York City | USA Brooklyn's Living Room Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Williamsburg's defining lifestyle hotels, seamlessly blending industrial heritage with contemporary Brooklyn creativity. ● Thoughtfully designed interiors that feel more like a neighbourhood home than a hotel, filled with local art, handcrafted details, and residential…
read moreAce Hotel Brooklyn | New York City, USA Brutalist Beauty, Brooklyn Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking Brutalist landmark where Roman and Williams transformed raw concrete architecture into one of Brooklyn's warmest creative spaces. ● Authentic connection to Brooklyn's artistic community through rotating exhibitions, local makers, and thoughtfully curated interiors. ● A…
read moreLloyd's Inn Bali | Seminyak, Indonesia A Tropical Minimalist Retreat Where Concrete, Light, and Nature Exist in Perfect Balance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restrained interpretation of tropical minimalism, where raw concrete, water, and lush greenery create an atmosphere of complete calm. ● Architecture that encourages guests to slow down through open…
read moreThe Hoxton, Portland, Oregon Industrial Heritage Meets Creative Portland Energy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored historic building where industrial architecture meets The Hoxton's signature residential-style interiors. ● Stylish yet approachable spaces that naturally bring together locals and travelers over coffee, cocktails, rooftop views, and seasonal dining. ● One of Portland's best…
read moreKEX Portland, Oregon Icelandic Spirit Meets Portland's Creative Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully layered hybrid hotel where Icelandic design sensibilities meet Portland's independent creative culture. ● Authentic interiors filled with antique finds, reclaimed materials, and handcrafted details collected from across Europe. ● More than a hotel—a lively social hub where locals…
read moreHotel The Place Taipei Nangang Where Taiwan's tea heritage is translated into contemporary architecture and quietly sophisticated hospitality. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Designed by Mecanoo, weaving Nangang's tea-making heritage into every aspect of the guest experience. ● A beautifully restrained interior where materials, colours, and spatial design tell a distinctly Taiwanese story. ●…
read moreHôtel Monville, Montréal An intelligent boutique-style property where minimalist design, seamless technology, and contemporary comfort redefine the modern city stay. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Montréal's most forward-thinking boutique hotels, blending smart technology with warm contemporary design. ● Minimalist interiors filled with natural light, local art, and materials inspired by Montréal's industrial…
read moreWhitworth Locke, Manchester Victorian Warehouses Reimagined for Modern City Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautiful conversion of three Victorian cotton warehouses into one of Manchester's most stylish design aparthotels. ● Industrial architecture softened by Grzywinski+Pons' warm, contemporary interiors filled with natural materials, colour, and light. ● A lively community hub where co-working,…
read moreNative Manchester Industrial Heritage Reimagined for Contemporary Living Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A spectacular conversion of one of Manchester's largest Victorian warehouses into the UK's most impressive design-led aparthotel. ● Architecture by Archer Humphryes that celebrates cast iron, exposed brick, and soaring industrial spaces without compromising contemporary comfort. ● Spacious apartments that combine…
read moreAloft Liverpool, Liverpool Historic Grandeur, Modern Energy Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking adaptive reuse project inside Liverpool's magnificent 1903 Royal Insurance Building. ● Historic marble, stained glass, and Victorian craftsmanship meet Aloft's playful contemporary design language. ● One of the most characterful lifestyle hotels in the city centre, combining heritage, affordability, and…
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