Where Luxury Has Moved On
How many words have been written about luxury? Yes, these are exceptional hotels, often five-star—but forget the gold taps and formality for formality’s sake. Today’s luxury can mean space, privacy and extraordinary service, but also simplicity, authenticity and the freedom to do things your own way. Breakfast at noon, a brilliant bed, someone remembering your name without making a performance of it. These are hotels where luxury is defined by how the experience feels, not by how much marble is in the lobby.
The Shanghai EDITION | China Heritage Glamour Meets Contemporary Cool on the Bund Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ian Schrager's signature blend of understated luxury and vibrant social energy, set inside two beautifully restored landmark buildings. ● Interiors by Neri&Hu that seamlessly unite Art Deco heritage with warm contemporary design, creating one of Shanghai's…
read moreSunshine Yi Hotel Haitang Bay | Sanya, Hainan | China Nature-Led Luxury on China's Tropical Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Previously the first 1 Hotels property in China, bringing the brand's sustainability-first philosophy to the tropical shores of Hainan. ● Architecture that works with the landscape rather than against it, blending terraces, living…
read moreThe Sanya EDITION - Hainan, China A private ocean, monumental architecture and Ian Schrager cool on the shores of Haitang Bay Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Ian Schrager’s first EDITION in China, bringing the brand’s restrained glamour to a vast 50-acre tropical resort designed with SCDA, CAP Atelier and landscape architect Madison Cox. ●…
read moreSifang Hotel Nanjing, Autograph Collection | China Architecture, Art & Forest in Perfect Balance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the world's most extraordinary architecture destinations, where internationally acclaimed architects have created an open-air museum in the forest. ● A design-led retreat that seamlessly blends contemporary architecture, landscape, and art within the peaceful…
read moreJW Marriott Hotel Qufu | China Confucian philosophy translated into contemporary Chinese hospitality Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● LTW Designworks rooted the entire design in Qufu and the teachings of Confucius rather than applying generic international five-star luxury. ● The extraordinary atrium centres on a seven-metre ginkgo tree installation and a statue of Confucius,…
read moreAmanyangyun, ShanghaiOne of the most extraordinary preservation projects ever undertaken, where a rescued ancient forest and centuries-old village have been transformed into one of the world's most remarkable luxury retreats. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A breathtaking conservation project that relocated 10,000 ancient camphor trees and dozens of historic Ming- and Qing-dynasty houses.● Kerry…
read moreCity of Dreams - Morpheus | Macau, China Where Zaha Hadid Turned Architecture Into Pure Imagination Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of the most extraordinary hotel buildings ever created, designed by the late Zaha Hadid. ● A groundbreaking architectural exoskeleton that transforms engineering into sculpture. ● Luxury hospitality elevated into an immersive spatial…
read moreTaoxichuan Hotel | Jingdezhen, China Where Ceramics, Culture, and Contemporary Design Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A design hotel deeply rooted in Jingdezhen’s thousand-year legacy as China’s porcelain capital. ● Architecture and interiors that transform ceramic craftsmanship into a contemporary hospitality experience. ● Located at the heart of one of China’s most exciting…
read moreHotel Sin Nombre | Oaxaca City, Mexico A Colonial Canvas Reimagined Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 17th-century colonial mansion where minimalist design amplifies rather than competes with the building’s historic architecture. ● An inspiring fusion of art, culture, hospitality, and community created by artist and mezcal entrepreneur Elliott Coon. ● One…
read moreThe Adolphus, Autograph Collection | Dallas, Texas | USA Gilded Age Grandeur, Reimagined Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of America's great historic hotels, where Beaux-Arts architecture, European elegance, and more than a century of Dallas history come together under one roof. ● Beautifully restored interiors that balance original craftsmanship with contemporary comfort, creating…
read moreAustin Proper Hotel, Austin High-Rise Soul in the Seaholm District Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking contemporary tower where bold architecture, sustainable design, and Kelly Wearstler's richly layered interiors redefine luxury in downtown Austin. ● Beautifully contextual interiors featuring local artists, reclaimed materials, handcrafted details, and a warm interpretation of Texas modernism. ●…
read moreWarren Street Hotel - New York City, USA Kit Kemp’s Kaleidoscopic Take on Downtown Manhattan Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Kit Kemp and her daughters Minnie and Willow transform Tribeca’s textile history into an exuberant world of pattern, colour, craft, and commissioned art. ● Stonehill Taylor’s cerulean-blue façade and yellow rooftop give the hotel…
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