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.
Approach the red brick building, enter through the bright orange door, and you’ve arrived. Located on Saint-Ouen’s Rue Gambetta, prepare yourselves for a ride on a sensory rollercoaster — Buddhist temple bells and enormous Tibetan prayer wheels greet you; the KOLKHOZITA area brims with young creatives; the garden, a place for locals and guests to converge together; pop-up stores support local talent and more.
read moreWhen Christian Strobel launched Basecamp with the Tahoe South, California location in 2012, he developed a brand that was more than your average boutique concept. He created a summer camp for adults. “It’s a base for exploration that looks to bring the spirit of adventure back into hospitality,” the founder and CEO of the brand explains.
read moreBarceló Torre de Madrid is a luxury hotel designed by Jaime Hayón, set in Madrid’s iconic Torre de Madrid at the end of the Gran Vía on Plaza de España. One of Madrid’s tallest buildings at 36 floors it was constructed between 1954 and 1957 and was for some time the world’s tallest concrete structure.
read moreSet in an architectural gem from 1883, and hailed for its iconic nine-story atrium and pyramidal skylight, The Beekman is a unique luxury lifestyle hotel located in New York’s downtown.
read moreGenerator Rome: Laid-Back Cool Meets Roman HeritageA design-led hostel where community and history collide Type: design hostel Style: industrial chic, vintage Vibe: lively Industrial Edge with Roman Warmth Rome doesn’t lack for places to stay, but
read moreThompson NashvilleDesign-Forward Sophistication in the Heart of Music City 401 11th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203, United States Type: architectural hotel, design hotel Style: art & culture, big & bold, contemporary, retro & vintage Vibe: lively, rooftop bar, music Southern Swagger with a Modern Edge Set in Nashville’s trendsetting Gulch neighborhood,
read moreHyatt Regency San Francisco: Brutalist Spectacle on the EmbarcaderoPortman geometry, record-breaking volume, and a retro-futurist atrium that still stuns. A Reinvention in Portman’s Modernist Cathedral Few hotels stage their own arrival like this. Built in 1973, designed by John Portman, the
read moreHotel Zeppelin: San Francisco’s Beatnik Boutique, Plugged-In and Turned UpGraffiti art, firelight, and a Greenwich Village soul a few blocks off Union Square. A Reinvention in SF’s Downtown Grid
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