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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.

JO&JOE Largo do Boticário
JO&JOE Largo do Boticário | Rio de Janeiro

JO&JOE Largo do Boticário

The iconic architectural complex of “Largo do Botícario” in the Cosme Velho neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro is being redeveloped under AccorHotels’ JO&JOE hostel brand. AccorHotels bought the six houses that make up the architectural complex for R$20 million (4.6€m) and will invest an additional R$30 million (6.9€m) in renovations and furnishings.

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Brody House
Brody House | Budapest

Brody House

Brody House Budapest: A Creative Hideaway That Feels Like HomeWhere art, community, and character collide in the heart of Budapest. A Palace District Gem with a Bohemian Soul In a city known for grand architecture and decadent cafés,

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753 1130 Chiel
Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen
Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen

Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen

Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen – Arne Jacobsen’s Total Work of ArtA Mid-Century Design Pilgrimage Hammerichsgade 1 1611 København, Denmark Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, luxury hotel, historic hotel, landmark hotel Style: mid-century, big & bold, Gesamtkunstwerk, art & culture Vibe: lively A Living Design Masterpiece The

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753 502 Chiel
RYSE
RYSE | Seoul

RYSE

Hongdae is Seoul’s creative district, known for its arts school. Showcasing self-expression and individuality at every turn, the new RYSE hotel captures the neighborhood’s neon candy box aesthetic in a sophisticated way.

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Fabrika Hostel & Suites
Fabrika Hostel & Suites | Tbilisi

Fabrika Hostel & Suites

Fabrika Hostel & Suites – Industrial Edge, Creative HeartA Soviet-Era Factory Reimagined as Tbilisi’s Most Dynamic Cultural and Social Hub From Factory to Community Set in a repurposed Soviet textile factory in Tbilisi,

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512 768 Chiel
Le Germain Charlevoix
Le Germain Charlevoix Hôtel & Spa

Le Germain Charlevoix

Hotel Le Germain Charlevoix – A Contemporary Farmstead in Québec’s Wild LandscapeRural heritage, modern architecture, and slow-living luxury in the heart of Charlevoix Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, countryside retreatStyle: contemporary rustic, Scandinavian minimalism, nature-inspired designVibe: countryside retreat, foodies, wellness, ski escape A Landscape with Memory Set between rolling mountains and the vast St. Lawrence…

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1006 768 Chiel
Infante Sagres Porto
Hospes Infante Sagres | Porto

Infante Sagres Porto

Hotel Infante Sagres, Porto’s “Grande Dame” mixes classic interiors with a 1950s vibe.

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513 768 Chiel
YOOMA Urban Lodge Paris Tour Eiffel
YOOMA Urban Lodge | Paris

YOOMA Urban Lodge Paris Tour Eiffel

Five years in the making, French property developer Pierre Beckerich’s model of full hotel service layered over Airbnb-type accommodation has opened March 2017. The YOOMA Urban Lodge is set between mini skyscrapers (including the unmissable 1970s Totem Tower) overlooking a busy riverside road in the 15th arrondissement of central Paris.

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748 430 Chiel
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel | Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

design review Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel, Edinburgh

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1024 683 Chiel
The Cow Hollow Hotel
The Cow Hollow Hotel | Manchester

The Cow Hollow Hotel

The Cow Hollow is an indie boutique hotel set in a handsomely restored, turn-of-the-century textile red-brick warehouse. Interiors feature high ceilings, exposed oak beams, Carrara marble fireplaces, walnut sash windows, antique mercury mirrors, bronze chandeliers, a fake palm tree in the reception area and oil paintings on the walls. The hotel is located in Manchester’s most exiting neighbourhood, the thriving Northern Quarter with its indie boutiques, bars and galleries.

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