Ceiling murals worth a long look. Furniture commissioned for the building it stands in. Architecture that doesn't just house guests but shapes how they spend the day. Our Design Hotels are the properties where the building is half the reason to book — sometimes more. Some are restored heritage spaces with contemporary work layered onto historical bones; others are entirely contemporary builds where the architect's vision is the property's defining feature. The very best design, we think, blends innovation with cultural personality: a Venetian palazzo with Murano-glass suites doesn't read the same as a Marrakech riad or a Bali village compound, and the difference is the point. Our editors have picked properties where the design earns its place rather than imitates the genre. Book a room in one of these designer hotels and see if you agree.
Explore 59 exceptional boutique hotels from the Design Hotels collection around the world. Click a pin to discover each property.

Laos, Vientiane
Riverside Boutique Resort
A celebration of culture, diverse traditions and the breath-taking nature of Laos.
€90.80
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Mexico, Valle de Bravo
Casa Chichipicas
A trendy relaxation retreat in the hills of Valle de Bravo.
€121.00
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Colombia, Magdalena
Hotel Don Pepe Boutique
Stylish and romantic colonial boutique in Colombia’s oldest city.
€133.00
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Spain, Madrid
Only YOU Boutique Hotel
A Prized Palacio in Central Madrid.
€186.50
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Morocco, Marrakech
Riad Kheirredine
A tranquil and luxurious Riad amid the intoxicating chaos of Marrakech’s Old Medina.
€245.00
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Netherlands, Amsterdam
The Toren
The Toren Hotel is a unique insight into the elegant charm of Old Amsterdam
€286.50
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United States, Charleston
Hotel Bella Grace
Beautifully designed modern hotel set in a Charleston neighbourhood steeped in history.
€296.00
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Italy, Venice
Ca Maria Adele
A step back in to the notoriously seductive and wealthy past of Venice.
€324.10
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Italy, Verona
Byblos Art
Romeo and Juliet meet Gilbert and George
€423.20
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Netherlands, Amsterdam
Hotel TwentySeven
The Netherlands’ one-and-only “Six Star” luxury hotel overlooking Dam Square.
€632.60
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Greece, Athens
18 Micon Str
A sleek Athens hideout that pays homage to its Psiri neighbourhood’s industrial past and creative present.
€100.50
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Thailand, Chiang Mai
The Chiang Mai Riverside
Elegant design, residential living and excellent location come together at the Chiang Mai Riverside Hotel.
€105.90
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