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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.

The Home Hotel Zürich
The Home Hotel Zürich

The Home Hotel Zürich

The Home Hotel Zürich, Switzerland A Former Paper Mill Reimagined Through the Playful Spirit of Dada Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored nineteenth-century paper mill transformed into one of Zürich's most original lifestyle hotels. ● Interiors inspired by the city's Dada movement combine bold colours, graphic patterns, and sculptural design with industrial…

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25hours Hotel Paper Island
25hours Hotel Paper Island | Copenhagen

25hours Hotel Paper Island

25hours Hotel Paper Island | Copenhagen, Denmark Harbour Cool Meets Summerhouse Calm Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A playful reinvention of Copenhagen’s former Paper Island, where industrial heritage meets the laid-back spirit of a Danish summerhouse. ● One of the most exciting waterfront openings in the city, combining harbour views, creative energy, and 25hours’…

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900 675 Chiel
Adriatic Hotel
Adriatic Hotel | Rovinj, Croatia

Adriatic Hotel

Adriatic Hotel, Rovinj, Croatia A Historic Waterfront Landmark Where Contemporary Croatian Art Finds a Timeless Home Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1913 landmark that combines Austro-Hungarian grandeur with bold contemporary design. ● Just 18 individually designed rooms enriched by one of Croatia's finest collections of contemporary art. ● An unrivalled location…

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Sandbourne Santa Monica
Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Sandbourne Santa Monica

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Los Angeles Bohemian Minimalism Where Art, Ocean, and Architecture Meet Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir transformed a dated beachfront hotel into one of Santa Monica's most refined contemporary retreats. ● Sculptural interiors, artist residencies, and immersive craftsmanship make creativity part of the guest experience. ● A calming…

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Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc
Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc | Mallorca

Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc

Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc | Colònia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca | Spain A Bohemian Coastal Retreat Where Creativity and Mediterranean Living Come Naturally Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A playful adults-only hotel that blends bohemian design, contemporary comfort, and an unmistakable Balearic spirit. ● Beautifully reimagined by Studio Dreimeta, transforming three…

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The Radical
The Radical | Asheville, NC

The Radical

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…

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1024 683 Chiel
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Pulitzer Amsterdam

Pulitzer Amsterdam

Pulitzer Amsterdam | The NetherlandsWhere History, Design, and Dutch Soul Flow Together Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Twenty-five interconnected Golden Age canal houses transformed into one of Europe’s most characterful design hotels. ● Jacu Strauss’ brilliantly layered interiors celebrate Dutch heritage with humour, individuality, and contemporary flair. ● A hotel that feels less like…

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Hotel Lone
Lone Hotel | Rovinj

Hotel Lone

Hotel Lone, Rovinj, Croatia Croatia's Landmark Design Hotel Where Contemporary Architecture Meets the Adriatic Forest Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Croatia's first true design hotel, conceived by renowned Croatian architecture studio 3LHD as a celebration of contemporary national design. ● A striking location within Zlatni Rt Forest Park, where modern architecture blends effortlessly into…

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1856 2784 Chiel
Cardo Brussels
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection

Cardo Brussels

Cardo Brussels Surrealism, skyline views, and a bold new identity inspired by Belgium's greatest artists. Why DNA Hotels Loves It • A complete reinvention of Brussels' iconic 1972 Sheraton into one of Europe's most distinctive design hotels. • Bold interiors inspired by Belgian surrealism, with playful references to René Magritte and the country's rich artistic…

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The Store Oxford
The Store Oxford

The Store Oxford

The 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…

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Mondrian Ibiza
Mondrian Ibiza

Mondrian Ibiza

Mondrian Ibiza | Cala Llonga, Spain A 1970s seaside structure transformed into a sculptural retreat of cave-like forms, contemporary art, and Balearic craft Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Cuarto Interior takes inspiration from Ibiza’s caves, coastline, and traditional craftsmanship without falling back on predictable bohemian island styling. ● The lobby is the design moment:…

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The Georgian
The Georgian | Santa Monica

The Georgian

The Georgian, Unbound Collection by Hyatt | Santa Monica, California | USA Art Deco Glamour Returns to California’s Coast Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully restored 1933 Art Deco landmark that once again ranks among Santa Monica’s most iconic addresses. ● Fettle’s imaginative redesign captures the romance of Old Hollywood while introducing a…

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1024 632 Chiel