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Our Top Design-Led and Art Hotels

Architecture and interiors-forward hotels where aesthetics shape the whole stay

Meticulous interior design is the main event at these hotels, featuring a mix of bespoke furniture, handpicked finishes and curated art. These stays prioritize sensory harmony, using lighting and materiality to create a space that feels as good as it looks.

Villa Marina

Villa Marina

Lake Como, Italy

Historic villa atmosphere with design details and a six-room scale that feels like staying in a well-kept lakeside home.

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Leon's Place Hotel

Leon's Place Hotel

Rome, Italy

Boutique palazzo style with a proper spa circuit and a calm courtyard. Ideal if you want Rome’s energy by day and a quiet, wellness-backed return at night.

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Palazzo Talìa

Palazzo Talìa

Rome, Italy

Historic-palazzo glamour with a proper spa and pool, plus dining and drinks that keep the night close to home. You’re central enough to roam on impulse, then retreat in minutes.

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The Hoxton Rome

The Hoxton Rome

Rome, Italy

Digital-nomad friendly with real coworking energy and a lively restaurant-bar scene. Design-led rooms and a residential location make Rome feel more lived-in than touristy.

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Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome

Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome

Rome, Italy

Lean-luxury and design-forward, with a rooftop bar that keeps the vibe going day and night. Great for travellers who want a stylish base and maximum time in the city.

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ROMEO Roma

ROMEO Roma

Rome, Italy

Design icon meets historic Rome, with a Sisley spa and a pool that turns wellness into a destination. Fine dining and 24-hour room service make it easy to stay in without feeling like you’re missing out.

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Casa Monti Roma

Casa Monti Roma

Rome, Italy

Design-led and boutique, with rooftop wellness and skyline drinks that frame your day. It’s made for travellers who want culture close, and a hotel that feels like a destination at night.

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25hours Hotel Terminus Nord

25hours Hotel Terminus Nord

Paris, France

Design is maximalist and confident, and the shared spaces are built for mingling or working. It suits travellers who want a hotel with energy, not a retreat.

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Caron De Beaumarchais

Caron De Beaumarchais

Paris, France

Romance here is about intimacy and old-Paris styling, not grand gestures. The design leans into theatrical detail, ideal if you want your hotel to feel like part of the story.

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Hotel Eiffel Blomet

Hotel Eiffel Blomet

Paris, France

It’s design-forward, with a genuinely useful spa and pool that turns a city break into a recovery-friendly stay. Great for travellers who want to see everything and still sleep like they’re on a retreat.

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Hôtel Eldorado Paris

Hôtel Eldorado Paris

Paris, France

The design is rich and deliberately personal, and the garden adds softness that reads romantic without trying. It suits travellers who want a hideaway vibe in a real neighbourhood.

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Hotel Moderniste

Hotel Moderniste

Paris, France

It balances design with usefulness, and the shared areas support focused work without feeling corporate. Ideal for blended trips that include meetings, gym time, and evenings in the city.

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Hotel Riesner

Hotel Riesner

Paris, France

It’s design-led but functional, with wellness facilities that help you recover from travel days. Perfect for travellers who want a connected base without sacrificing calm.

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La Conversation

La Conversation

Paris, France

Modern design and a work-friendly setup make it ideal for blended trips. It’s a Digital Nomad vibe without the noisy hostel energy.

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Les Bains Paris

Les Bains Paris

Paris, France

Historic cred meets design-led indulgence, and the whole place is built for travellers who chase atmosphere. You can do spa calm, then slip straight into dinner and a late night without changing address.

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Molitor Hotel & Spa Paris

Molitor Hotel & Spa Paris

Paris, France

Landmark Art Deco pools set the scene, and the spa and sports focus support a longevity-style stay. You can keep routines, train, recover, and still get rooftop Eiffel Tower views.

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Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Paris, France

Design is bold and thematic, and the playful sensuality lands well for couples. It’s romantic in a mischievous way, and the steam-and-spa element adds a proper unwind.

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Zoku Paris

Zoku Paris

Paris, France

Digital Nomad is the core here, with rooftop coworking and work-ready lofts that let you live normally while travelling. The design keeps it stylish, and the social spaces make it easy to meet people or keep to yourself.

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Treehouse Hotel London

Treehouse Hotel London

London, England

A playful, design-forward perch with rooftop views that turn London into your backdrop. It suits travellers who want a central base that feels like its own night out.

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Aethos London Shoreditch

Aethos London Shoreditch

London, England

Design-led and clubby, with a steam-room reset that suits late nights and early starts. A Shoreditch base that feels both plugged-in and properly restful.

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Artist Residence London

Artist Residence London

London, England

Ten-room townhouse charm with art-filled rooms and a proper cocktail bar downstairs. It suits design-literate travellers who want their hotel to feel like part of the neighbourhood, not an escape from it.

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Sir Devonshire Square

Sir Devonshire Square

London, England

Made for modern City stays: design-led rooms with proper work setup, plus quick access to fitness and after-work dining. Perfect when you want Shoreditch energy close by, but to sleep somewhere calm.

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Hux Hotel

Hux Hotel

London, England

A small, design-forward Kensington base with a lively cocktail bar and on-site dining. It’s localised luxury for travellers who want West London polish, but still like a hotel that feels a bit mischievous.

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Ember Locke Kensington

Ember Locke Kensington

London, England

A work-friendly Kensington stay with coworking space, gym and a restaurant that keeps you fed without leaving the building. Ideal for longer trips where you want your own kitchen, plus social energy on tap.

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Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel

London, England

A converted library with themed rooms and a rooftop bar, built for travellers who want something memorable. It’s quirky in a considered way, with a spa and on-site dining that make it easy to settle in.

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Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

The Azores, Portugal

Eco-leaning villas above a surf beach, with a saltwater pool and optional private jacuzzis. Wellness is woven in through yoga and treatments, so days feel calm without being clinical.

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Pico Vineyards

Pico Vineyards

The Azores, Portugal

Adults-only calm meets wine-led experiences and a spa reset, all framed by volcanic landscape. Privacy is the point, especially in room types with private pools.

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Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

The Azores, Portugal

A landmark garden hotel where thermal bathing and botanical quiet shape the whole stay. Classic dining and a grown-up pace make it feel restorative rather than busy.

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Socalco Nature Calheta

Socalco Nature Calheta

Madeira, Portugal

A quiet, design-led base where the restaurant and the view do the heavy lifting. Perfect for travellers who want slow days, good food and a gentle wellness rhythm.

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Sé Boutique Hotel

Sé Boutique Hotel

Madeira, Portugal

A city-first stay for travellers who like to walk everywhere. Perfect for market mornings, wine-bar evenings, and a hotel that feels personal, not anonymous.

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Hotel Lobby

Hotel Lobby

Seville, Spain

Adults-only hush, art-led interiors, and a palace setting make it feel curated rather than generic. Add a rooftop infinity pool and a serious cocktail and dining scene, and the hotel becomes the evening plan.

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Cristine Bedfor Sevilla Boutique Hotel

Cristine Bedfor Sevilla Boutique Hotel

Seville, Spain

A neo-Mudéjar, art-inflected setting gives real soul, while plunge-pool suites add privacy that feels made for couples. It’s Seville with intimacy, not spectacle.

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Hotel Amadeus Sevilla

Hotel Amadeus Sevilla

Seville, Spain

A music-led boutique in the historic centre with a rooftop heated pool and Giralda views that feel tailor-made for couples. It’s romantic without trying too hard, and designed to be enjoyed, not just slept in.

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Decan Concept Boutique Estate

Decan Concept Boutique Estate

Rhodes, Greece

A small, characterful Old Town base with a historic setting and artful, Arabesque interiors. Rooftop views and a bistro you’ll actually use make it easy to stay in as much as you go out.

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In Camera Art Boutique Hotel

In Camera Art Boutique Hotel

Rhodes, Greece

An art-led medieval hideout with suites designed for privacy, plus terraces and outdoor hot tubs that make evenings feel intentional. Old Town is on your doorstep, but the hotel stays cocooned and calm.

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