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vibe: social

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.

Detroit Foundation Hotel
Detroit Foundation Hotel

Detroit Foundation Hotel
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outed as ‘adding another piece to the ongoing Detroit renaissance puzzle’ the Foundation Hotel occupies the former headquarters of the Detroit Fire Department: a steel-framed, neoclassical gem that dates to 1929.

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The Standard, London
The Standard, London

The Standard, London
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design review The Standard London hotel

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architectural hotel bar culture design-led hotel LHBTIQA+ luxury hotel rooftop bar vibe: social wheelchair accessible
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Riggs Washington DC
Riggs Washington DC

Riggs Washington DC
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Adding to an already buoyant hotel scene for the U.S. capital, Riggs Washington DC is the first U.S. property from Lore Group, the hospitality brand behind the beautiful Pulitzer Amsterdam and Sea Containers London. Opening in the city’s diverse Penn Quarter, the 181-room hotel brings with it a remarkable grand café, and Silver Lyan; a subterranean cocktail bar by internationally-acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (a.k.a. Mr Lyan), the mixologist’s first American outpost.

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Der Teufelhof
Der Teufelhof Basel

Der Teufelhof
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Situated in Basel’s Altstadt (Old Town), with all sights and museums within walking distance or easy to reach by public transport, Der Teufelhof offers stylish accommodation and fine art and cuisine.

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Gekko House Frankfurt
Gekko House Frankfurt

Gekko House Frankfurt
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Gekko 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.

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The Wings Hotels Collection
The Wings Hotels Collection | Istanbul

The Wings Hotels Collection
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Room Mate Emir is a stylish boutique hotel located in Istanbul’s hip Beyo?lu district. Set in a historic building and featuring avant-garde furnishings this period property honours Istanbul’s cosmopolitan past by retaining painted ceilings, parquet floors and exposed brickwork but brings it firmly into today with a mix of mid-Century flourishes, strategically-placed mirrors, lovingly-crafted woodwork and ultra-contemporary furnishings.

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Le Coucou
Le Coucou | Méribel, French Alps

Le Coucou
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design review Le Coucou hotel, Méribel, French Alps

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Pestana Cidadela Cascais
Pestana Cidadela Cascais

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Pestana Cidadela Cascais – Contemporary Art Within the Walls of HistoryWhere a 16th-Century Fortress Meets Cutting-Edge Design on the Atlantic Coast Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, luxury hotelStyle: art & culture, contemporary, adaptive reuse, minimalist heritage modernismVibe: lively, cultural hotspot, marina atmosphere, creative energy, coastal sophistication A Living Dialogue Between Past and Present…

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Farol Hotel
Farol Hotel | Cascais, Portugal

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arol Hotel is a luxury boutique design hotel set in a restored 19th-century aristocratic mansion and a modern annex. It is located directly on the Atlantic ocean, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Cascais. Cascais is about half an hour by train or car from the centre of Lisbon and its airport.

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Hotel Alameda, Highline
Hotel Alameda, Highline | New York

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The 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.

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Supernova Hotel
Supernova Hotel | Rotterdam

Supernova Hotel
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The hip Supernova Hotel is set in a building dating to 1905, previously an office building. It is located in the western part of Rotterdam’s city centre.

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art & culture boutique hotel design-led hotel heritage & historic hotel independent hotel vibe: social
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