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.
The Radical, Asheville, North Carolina Industrial Grit, Artistic Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A brilliantly reimagined 1923 warehouse that embraces Asheville's creative identity through fearless design, contemporary art, and industrial heritage. ● Public spaces that function as cultural hubs, seamlessly transforming from relaxed daytime gathering places into vibrant nightlife destinations. ● A hotel…
read morePalazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, Milan, Italy A Neoclassical Landmark Reimagined with Contemporary Milanese Precision Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A monumental former insurance headquarters transformed into a refined hotel without losing its architectural identity. ● Interiors that unite Venetian textiles, Italian design classics, and the disciplined elegance of Milanese craftsmanship. ● Exceptional rooftop terraces,…
read moreColégio Charm House | Tavira, Algarve | Portugal An Eighteenth-Century Palace Reimagined with Bohemian Elegance Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored eighteenth-century palace and former Catholic school transformed into one of Tavira's most atmospheric boutique hotels. ● Individually designed rooms that blend historic architecture with relaxed Mediterranean interiors and handcrafted details. ●…
read moreHôtel de la Plage, Biarritz, France Basque character, Art Deco echoes, and contemporary craft overlooking the Atlantic Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Olivier Granet and Gardera & Pastre reinterpret Biarritz’s coastal heritage without resorting to predictable seaside decoration. ● Just 20 individually designed rooms, layered with bespoke furniture, textiles, lighting, and work by local…
read moreThe Store - Oxford, England Oxford heritage reworked as a contemporary city hotel inside the former Boswells department store. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A much-loved Oxford institution has been transformed rather than erased, turning the former Boswells department store into a 101-room hotel that still carries traces of its retail past. ● The…
read moreKoenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich | Germany A contemporary urban landmark where bold architecture, refined interiors, and Bavarian hospitality redefine luxury at Karlsplatz. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A striking new architectural icon by Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos that reinterprets one of Munich's most historic hotel addresses. ● Contemporary interiors where art, craftsmanship, and…
read moreLa Fantaisie | Paris, France A Botanical Hideaway Where Paris Blooms in Colour and Imagination Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Martin Brudnizki's first Paris hotel transforms a boutique property into a joyful celebration of gardens, colour, and contemporary Parisian elegance. ● A hidden courtyard garden, lush rooftop, and biophilic spa make nature the defining…
read moreHotel 850 SVB | West Hollywood, California | USA Where Residential Comfort Meets Quiet Hollywood Sophistication Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined 1918 bungalow by hotelier Jeff Klein that offers one of Los Angeles' most intimate luxury stays. ● Warm residential interiors by British designer Rita Konig, blending vintage character, bespoke furnishings,…
read moreKimpton BEM Budapest, Hungary Marcel Wanders Transforms Hungarian Folklore into One of Budapest’s Most Imaginative Design Hotels Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Marcel Wanders has created an immersive interior inspired by Hungarian mythology, craftsmanship, and folklore rather than international luxury clichés. ● Mythical symbols, handcrafted details, and contemporary art combine to tell a uniquely…
read moreNobu Hotel Barcelona | Spain Japanese Minimalism Meets Catalan Modernism Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Rockwell Group masterfully blends Japanese craftsmanship with Barcelona's rich architectural heritage. ● Spectacular skyline views, a world-class Nobu restaurant, and beautifully detailed interiors throughout. ● A sophisticated urban retreat where understated luxury replaces unnecessary excess. A Barcelona Landmark Reimagined…
read moreThe Taikang Sanya - Hainan, China An ancient walled city reimagined as a tropical retreat by Neri&Hu Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Neri&Hu transforms the idea of the ancient Chinese walled city into a striking contemporary resort of courtyards, water, handmade clay brick and timber. ● The architecture responds intelligently to a difficult site:…
read moreAristide Hotel, SyrosA neoclassical mansion where contemporary art, sustainable luxury, and the cultural soul of Syros come together above the Aegean. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable restoration of a 1920s neoclassical mansion in Ermoupoli’s historic Vaporia quarter. ● A rare Cycladic hotel where architecture, contemporary art, design, and sustainability form one coherent…
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