Beyond amenities and location, there are hotels that captivate from the very first glance. Whether through their façades, the studio behind their design, or the intelligent use of materials, these spaces share one defining quality: architecture as an essential part of the experience.
The Puxuan Hotel, Beijing
Designed by Lissoni Architettura, the hotel creates a dialogue between the classical and the contemporary. Its façade draws inspiration from traditional hutongs, combining stone, dark wood, and metal to form a clean, rhythmic visual language. Inside, every detail—from the furniture to the finishes—reflects Milanese design sensibility infused with Eastern influences.
Website: https://www.lhw.com/hotel/PuXuan-Hotel-Spa-Beijing-China
Instagram: @thepuxuanhotelandspa
Capella Singapore, Singapore
Located on Sentosa Island, this resort is synonymous with modernity. Foster + Partners restored two 19th-century colonial buildings and paired them with a curved contemporary structure featuring green roofs and expansive windows. The use of limestone, wood, and native vegetation reinforces its connection to the surrounding jungle.
Website: https://capellahotels.com/en/capella-singapore/accommodation
Instagram: @capellasingapore
Anantara The Marker, Dublin
Designed by Henry J. Lyons, this hotel sits in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands district and is a defining piece of the city’s skyline. Its granite-and-metal façade folds like industrial origami, while the interiors embrace a more understated language with polished concrete, exposed steel, and light wood.
Website: https://www.anantara.com/en/the-marker-dublin
Instagram: @anantarathemarkerdublin
Alexander Hotel, Mexico City
Designed by the Mexican studio Estudio Atemporal, Alexander features a concrete volume wrapped in thermally treated wood that blends with its surroundings rather than imposing itself. Floor-to-ceiling windows are strategically oriented to capture natural light and minimize artificial energy use. Inside, the design narrative continues with green terraces, handcrafted brick walls, and furniture produced by local makers.
Website: https://alexanderhotel.mx/
Instagram: @alexanderhotel.mx
The Fontenay, Hamburg
Designed by Jan Störmer, this lakeside hotel overlooks Lake Alster and is known for its fluid, corner-free form. The white ceramic cladding nods to Hamburg’s traditional architecture through a modern lens. Its 27-meter-high central atrium opens into an interior defined by Scandinavian references and natural materials that draw countless visitors.
Website: https://www.thefontenay.com/
Instagram: @thefontenay_hamburg
La Mamounia, Marrakech
A Moroccan classic that remains timeless. Its restoration by Jacques Garcia blends Art Deco with traditional elements such as zellige, carved wood, and intricate plasterwork. Today, it stands as a manifesto of handcrafted luxury.
Website: https://mamounia.com/es/
Instagram: @lamamouniamarrakech
