Capella Kyoto – Kyoto, JapanWhere Kyoto’s Living Traditions Become Modern Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A masterful collaboration between Kengo Kuma and Brewin Design Office that feels inseparable from Kyoto’s historic fabric. ● One of the most culturally immersive luxury hotels in Japan, built around craftsmanship, artisanship, and living traditions rather than spectacle.…
read moreAndaz Lisbon – Lisbon, Where Global Lisbon Finally Gets Its HotelPatricia Urquiola transforms a historic Baixa block into a layered, art-filled lifestyle hotel rooted in Portugal’s cultural crossroads Type: lifestyle hotel, design hotel, luxury hotel, city hotel, international hotel Style: colorful contemporary, artistic, layered maximalism, Portuguese modernism, globally influenced Vibe: social, creative crowd, foodies, culturally…
read moreBus Palladium: Paris After Dark, With a Room KeyA legendary rock club reborn as a design hotel where music, nightlife, and Pigalle’s rebellious spirit never miss a beat. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Paris’s most iconic nightlife addresses transformed into a hotel without losing its soul.● Studio KO creates interiors that feel…
read moreMinos Beach Art HotelAn art-filled waterfront retreat on Mirabello Bay where low-rise Cretan architecture, sculpture gardens and barefoot luxury quietly coexist Type: luxury hotel, art hotel, beach hotel, design hotel, independent hotelStyle: Cretan modernism, low-rise minimalism, Mediterranean vernacularVibe: understated, artistic, slow living, seaside retreat Crete’s Original Art Hotel Long before “art hotel” became a hospitality…
read moreSunyata Datong Jixiashan, Shanxi, ChinaA contemplative retreat inside Datong’s revived ancient city, where Northern Wei culture, Shanxi courtyard traditions and contemporary architecture quietly converge Type: luxury hotel, heritage hotel, design hotel, independent hotelStyle: contemporary courtyard architecture, cultural minimalism, Northern Chinese vernacular reinterpretationVibe: introspective, atmospheric, spiritual, quietly monumental A Contemporary Sanctuary Inside Ancient Datong Located within…
read moreAman Nai Lert Bangkok – Bangkok, ThailandAn urban Aman sanctuary rooted in family legacy, Thai craft and monumental calm Type: luxury hotel, design hotel, urban resort, wellness hotel, heritage-inspired hotelStyle: contemporary Thai minimalism, Aman restraint, organic modernism, crafted luxuryVibe: serene, exclusive, deeply calm, cultured, urban oasis Bangkok, Softly Silenced In the heart of Phloen Chit,…
read moreSoori PenangAn architect’s personal homecoming inside George Town’s historic Khoo Kongsi compound Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, luxury hotelStyle: contemporary heritage, Straits Chinese minimalism, architectural restorationVibe: intimate, cultured, quiet, design-led, deeply rooted in place A Personal Reworking of Penang Heritage In the heart of George Town’s UNESCO-listed historic centre,
read moreFUFU Tokyo GinzaAn urban ryokan floating above Tokyo’s most polished boulevard Type: boutique hotel, luxury hotel, design hotel, ryokan-inspired hotel, urban retreatStyle: Japanese minimalism, contemporary ryokan, refined craftsmanship, quiet luxuryVibe: serene, private, contemplative, understated luxury, urban sanctuary, foodies A Different Kind of Tokyo Stay Tokyo rarely slows down, especially not in Ginza — a district…
read moreAYÃ Resort – Ayia Napa, CyprusContemporary Mediterranean calm on Cyprus’ sun-drenched southeastern coast Type: boutique resort, design hotel, lifestyle resort, beach hotel, luxury hotelStyle: Mediterranean contemporary, organic minimalism, soft modernismVibe: laidback luxury, wellness-driven, adults-friendly, beach escape, regular DJs A Contemporary Retreat Beyond Ayia Napa’s Party Reputation
read moreFairmont Mumbai – Mumbai, IndiaA cinematic Art Deco fantasy where 1920s glamour, immersive design, and next-generation wellness collide beside the runway Type: luxury hotel, design hotel, city hotel, wellness hotel, culinary hotelStyle: Art Deco revival, cinematic glamour, neo-classical grandeur, contemporary maximalism, new grand, artVibe: glamorous, theatrical, high-energy, design-forward, fabulous hotel bars Mumbai’s Grand New Deco…
read morePark Hyatt Tokyo The Hotel That Taught Tokyo How Luxury Could Feel Type: luxury hotel, design hotel, landmark hotel, architectural hotel Style: modernist, Japanese minimalism, timeless luxury Vibe: atmospheric, fabulous hotel bars, quiet The Hotel That Changed Tokyo Long before Lost in Translation, before Instagram, before luxury hotels became lifestyle brands, there was Park Hyatt…
read moreThe Ashana – Faro, AlgarveA future sanctuary of stillness and sculptural design shaped by Arabesque heritage Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, luxury retreat, hideaway, new openingStyle: contemporary Arabesque minimalism, earthy modernismVibe: serene, introspective, sun-drenched, soulful A New Chapter for Faro Set to open in the winter of 2027/2028, The Ashana signals a quiet yet confident…
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