Foodies

At DNA Hotels, we believe that food is an essential part of a memorable hotel experience. Sometimes it’s the restaurant, rather than the rooms, that puts a hotel on the map. Our Foodies collection celebrates hotels where gastronomy takes centre stage, from Michelin-starred restaurants and kitchens recognised by Gault & Millau to ambitious new ventures led by celebrated chefs. These are places where dinner can be the reason for the journey, and staying the night becomes a very welcome bonus.

The culinary possibilities are wonderfully diverse. A historic country house might offer an elaborate tasting menu built around produce from its own gardens, while a contemporary city hotel attracts diners with an inventive restaurant led by one of the country’s most exciting chefs. Elsewhere, a remote mountain retreat transforms regional ingredients into exceptional cuisine, or a coastal hotel celebrates the day’s catch with remarkable simplicity. Some restaurants have earned international recognition over decades; others are newcomers already making their mark on the culinary scene.

For DNA Hotels, the connection between food, architecture and atmosphere is particularly interesting. A spectacular dining room can be as memorable as the cuisine itself, whether it’s a restored historic salon, a minimalist space designed around an open kitchen or a terrace overlooking vineyards, mountains or the sea. The most compelling hotel restaurants have a personality of their own, often reflecting the destination through ingredients, craftsmanship, design and the people behind the experience.

Foodies isn’t exclusively about formal fine dining, white tablecloths or elaborate tasting menus. Recognition from Michelin or Gault & Millau can be an excellent indication of culinary ambition, but awards aren’t the only reason a restaurant deserves attention. An exceptional regional kitchen, a chef with a distinctive philosophy or a restaurant that has become a destination in its own right can be equally compelling. What connects these hotels is a genuine commitment to gastronomy that goes well beyond simply offering somewhere convenient to eat.

Discover Foodie Hotels

Planning a trip around a memorable meal? Start with your destination on DNA Hotels and select Foodies under “What would you like to discover?” Or use the magnifying glass icon to explore our collection of hotels where gastronomy plays a leading role.

You might discover a celebrated restaurant in an unexpected location, an exciting new culinary destination or a hotel worth adding an extra night to your itinerary.

Because sometimes the best reason to book a room is what’s happening in the kitchen.