Social Hotels are destinations where people naturally come together. These hotels are designed around connection, with lively lobbies, welcoming lounges, buzzing restaurants, rooftop bars, communal tables, and vibrant public spaces that encourage interaction. Whether it’s sharing cocktails at sunset, meeting fellow travelers over breakfast, or experiencing the energy of the local community, Social Hotels offer more than just a place to sleep. They create memorable moments, conversations, and a sense of belonging. Perfect for travelers who enjoy atmosphere, creativity, and hotels with a social heartbeat.
Six Senses London, United Kingdom A Historic Department Store Reimagined as an Urban Wellness Retreat Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● The transformation of the Grade II-listed Whiteleys department store into a richly layered hotel by Foster + Partners, EPR Architects, and AvroKO. ● Interiors that reinterpret Victorian retail grandeur through Art Deco curves, crafted…
read moreTerreno Barrio, Palma de Mallorca, Spain A Neighbourhood Hotel Designed for the City That Surrounds It Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A thoughtful collaboration between OHLAB, Studio Roses, and an exceptional network of Mallorcan artists, designers, and craftspeople. ● A hotel that places community at its heart, transforming private space into a public meeting…
read moreJAM Hotel Ghent An Artists' Atelier Inside a Historic Military Barracks Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A remarkable adaptive reuse project that transforms a former military barracks into one of Europe's most creative design hotels. ● An extraordinary collaboration between Studio Lionel Jadot and more than forty local artists, designers, and makers. ● A…
read moreAndaz Shanghai ITC Where Old Shanghai Inspires a New Generation of Luxury Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A contemporary luxury hotel that beautifully reinterprets Shanghai's historic shikumen neighborhoods through thoughtful architecture and interior design. ● Elegant public spaces by HBA that combine nostalgic references with vibrant contemporary details, creating one of Shanghai's most distinctive…
read moreMiiro Spittelberg, Vienna Where Residential Comfort Meets Vienna's Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully understated lifestyle hotel that captures the creative energy of Vienna's Spittelberg district. ● Residential interiors by Archisphere, enriched with contemporary Austrian art and thoughtful local touches. ● Poco, an Italian-inspired neighbourhood restaurant and bar that feels as…
read moreThe Dean Munich A bold lifestyle hotel where Jugendstil elegance, 1980s glamour, and contemporary creativity redefine one of Germany's most stylish cities. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Interiors by Tatjana von Stein that brilliantly blend Munich's Jugendstil heritage with its overlooked 1980s creative scene. ● A destination in itself, combining contemporary art, Japanese dining,…
read moreWythe Hotel, New York City The Hotel That Defined Williamsburg Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of New York's pioneering industrial conversions, transforming a 1901 factory into the hotel that helped define modern Williamsburg. ● Authentic warehouse architecture with soaring ceilings, exposed brick, concrete floors, and spectacular Manhattan skyline views. ● Home to two…
read moreSt. Clement, London London's New Grand Hotel, Reimagined Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Nick Jones' first hotel since Soho House, rethinking luxury hospitality through effortless service instead of formality. ● Beautifully understated interiors by Eagle + Hodges that replace traditional grandeur with warmth, craftsmanship, and residential comfort. ● One of London's most spectacular Thames…
read moreHotel Indigo London K West Shepherd's Bush A Bohemian Tribute to Music, Creativity, and West London Cool Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A former BBC recording studio transformed into a design-led hotel inspired by Shepherd’s Bush’s rich musical heritage. ● Playful interiors filled with references to broadcasting, vinyl culture, and 1970s London creativity. ●…
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 moreThe Companion Vienna, Vienna A New Creative Address for Contemporary Vienna Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored Wilhelminian building transformed into one of Vienna's most distinctive new lifestyle hotels. ● Richly layered interiors by Berlin studio weStudio blend Art Deco influences, 1970s glamour, and Viennese craftsmanship into an atmosphere full of personality.…
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