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.
Sunyata Ren’ai Hall – Chongqing, China Where Heritage, Craft, and Contemplation Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of China's finest examples of adaptive reuse, transforming a 120-year-old charitable institution into a deeply atmospheric design hotel. ● Architecture and interiors that celebrate material honesty, craftsmanship, and the beauty of imperfection. ● A rare sanctuary…
read moreVolkshotel, Amsterdam Creative Energy in a Former Newsroom Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A former newspaper headquarters transformed into one of Amsterdam's most vibrant creative hubs. ● Industrial interiors where local art, design, music, and community come together naturally. ● A rooftop that seamlessly shifts from relaxed café to one of the city's liveliest…
read moreAC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles Spanish Modernism Above the Energy of Downtown LA Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Refined interiors by Yabu Pushelberg that reinterpret the AC brand’s Spanish heritage through the lens of contemporary Los Angeles. ● Calm, minimalist guestrooms that offer a sophisticated counterpoint to the theatrical energy of the adjoining Moxy…
read moreSanta Monica Proper Hotel | Los Angeles, California | USA Where Spanish Revival Heritage Meets Kelly Wearstler’s Coastal Modernism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A seamless blend of a 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark and a contemporary glass-and-steel addition by Howard Laks Architects. ● Kelly Wearstler’s richly layered interiors reinterpret California coastal luxury through…
read morePopulus Seattle, Washington, USA A 1907 Pioneer Square landmark reborn as a carbon-positive hotel rooted in the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The historic Westland Building has been sensitively transformed by The Miller Hull Partnership, preserving Douglas fir beams, exposed brick and century-old structure rather than replacing it with…
read moreW Florence, Florence Where Fashion, Modernism, and Florentine Heritage Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A bold reinvention of Florence's former Grand Hotel Majestic, where 1960s Rationalist architecture meets AvroKO's fashion-inspired interiors. ● One of the city's most vibrant social destinations, combining contemporary Tuscan dining, rooftop cocktails, and W's signature energy. ● Proof that…
read moreThe Nickel Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, USA Charleston tradition reworked with European elegance and contemporary Southern soul. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A rare new-build that already feels embedded in Charleston, with Morris Adjmi Architects translating the city’s wrought iron, courtyards and historic townhouses into something contemporary rather than faux-historic. ● The spectacular central…
read moreSLS Barcelona | Spain A Playful Waterfront Resort Where Contemporary Design Takes Centre Stage Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking collaboration between b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, Rockwell Group, AvroKO, and AIME Studios. ● Bold interiors that embrace theatrical design while maintaining genuine comfort and sophistication. ● A vibrant waterfront destination combining rooftop pools,…
read moreRiad Rosemary, Marrakech, Morocco A Handcrafted Sanctuary Where Contemporary Art Meets Moroccan Tradition Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● An intimate five-suite riad created by artist Laurence Leenaert and Ayoub Boualam as a living expression of their creative world. ● Extraordinary craftsmanship, with every surface shaped by Moroccan artisans using traditional techniques and contemporary design.…
read moreHyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia Industrial heritage, street art, and rooftop energy inside a reimagined city-centre landmark Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Silverfox Studios transformed the former Wisma KFC into a 312-room lifestyle hotel that retains the building’s industrial character rather than erasing it. ● Malaysian street art, local fashion, and references to…
read moreMona Athens Where Industrial Heritage Meets Creative Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully transformed 1950s textile factory that embraces Athens’ raw urban character rather than hiding it. ● One of the city’s most atmospheric design hotels, blending industrial minimalism, contemporary culture, and bohemian warmth. ● A stay that feels deeply connected to…
read moreSIXTY DC, Washington, D.C. Bauhaus Bones, Mid-Century Soul Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A sophisticated reinterpretation of a Bauhaus-inspired building, where mid-century modern design meets contemporary boutique hospitality. ● Atmospheric social spaces, from the Mediterranean rooftop restaurant Casamara to the intimate, hidden Reynold's cocktail bar. ● A stylish Dupont Circle address that captures Washington's…
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