Where the View Comes with a Drink
Sometimes we choose a hotel because of what’s happening on the roof. Rooftop Bar brings together the places where we like to see the city from above—cocktail in hand, sunglasses on and, preferably, suncream applied. From glamorous skyline bars and hidden urban terraces to rooftops made for long lunches and sunset drinks, these are hotels where going upstairs is an essential part of the stay.
Set in a -you guessed it- former “godown” (or warehouse) from 1895 directly on the Singapore River, the Warehouse Hotel is a stylish hotel featuring sleek industrial design – exposed brick walls, original beams, double height ceilings, acres of polished concrete.
read moreA contemporary boutique hotel that fuses traditional Indonesian Betawi houses and modernist Danish furniture is not what comes to mind thinking of Jakarta, but it is exactly what the Kosenda Hotel does. And there is plenty of natural wood giving the hotel a warm feel.
read moreThe Dean is a hip boutique design hotel, located in Dublin’s city centre, right on Harcourt Street – bars, restaurants and clubs aplenty.
read moreGrand Ferdinand Vienna is a luxury hotel with a twist. It is located in the city center on the prestigious Ringstraße boulevard, with other grand luxury (albeit traditional) hotels as neighbours. The Vienna State Opera is a 5-minute walk and the St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a 10-minute walk. The hotel is set in a 1950s building and boats original contemporary interiors with commissioned chandeliers made by Vienna glassmaker Lobmeyr and round, leather-rimmed, mirrors by Gubi in the style of Jacques Adnet.
read moreGekko House is an urban design hotel located in the heart of Frankfurt’s up-and-coming Gallus district known for its converted warehouses and factories, which is now home to eclectic music venues and theaters. The fair (Messe) and the central train station (Hauptbahnhof) are both a 10-minute walk away.
read moreOctant Hotels Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores A contemporary waterfront hotel where Atlantic views, Azorean ingredients, and island exploration come together in the heart of Ponta Delgada Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Every room and suite faces the ocean, turning the marina and Atlantic into part of the architecture rather than a distant backdrop.…
read moreThe Selina Chelsea set up shop in the former Hotel Americano. It is located in the Chelsea Gallery district on the High Line Park. Housed in a 10-story glass and metal mesh tower, the minimalist designed hotel nods to the neighborhood’s industrial history while playing host to an exterior elevator that whizzes guests up to the rooftop bar and restaurant.
read moreHotel SP34 is a design hotel located in central Copenhagen in a bohemian area with vintage clothing shops, trendy restaurants, along with a wide selection of cafés and bars. Made up of three townhouses, SP34 is a masterclass in Danish design. It has a relaxed but lively atmosphere and features high ceilings, solid wood flooring and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves stuffed with curios, arty books and potted plants.
read moreA unique piece of architecture, Hotel Ješt?d is part of the television tower built in the second half of the 1960s on top of the 1.012 metre high Ješt?d mountain, overlooking Bohemia, Poland and Germany. Designed by architect K. Hubacek, the shape was chosen as it extends the silhouette of the hill and moreover resists the extreme climate conditions on the top of the hill.
read moreHotel Zoo, Berlin, Germany Golden-Age Glamour Reimagined with the Confidence of Contemporary Berlin Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A legendary Kurfürstendamm address whose cinematic past has been transformed into one of West Berlin’s most characterful design hotels. ● Dayna Lee and Ted Berner combine theatrical proportions, rich materials, and playful details without losing the…
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