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De Durgerdam \u2014 Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As we get ready for the future, let\u2019s take one more look back at the past. These hotels were new to our selection in 2023, but make their home in old buildings that have been lovingly updated.<\/h4>\n

Renovated. Restored. Reclaimed. Repurposed. Rejuvenated. However it was done by these hotels, it was done well. These are some of our favorite hotels added to Tablet in the last year that have made amazing use of an aging structure. Some are in buildings that had been hotels for decades \u2014 updated and ready again for another century in the hospitality spotlight. Others have laid down their roots in places no one ever could’ve imagined becoming a hotel. Until now. <\/p>\n

Read all of our 2023 year-end retrospectives:<\/em><\/p>\n

The Best New Hotel Designs of 2023<\/a>
\nThe Most Popular New Hotels of 2023<\/a>
\nThe Smallest New Boutique Hotels of 2023<\/a>
\nTen Hotels With Flawless Guest Feedback (2023)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beacon Grand<\/a><\/h2>\n
San Francisco, CA, USA<\/h5>\n

\"Beacon<\/a><\/p>\n

The hotel formerly known as the Sir Francis Drake is back in business after a very thorough renovation; Beacon Grand is a welcome re-addition to a city that just doesn\u2019t feel complete without a proper grand hotel presiding over the corner of Powell and Sutter. And while the updates are significant, they haven\u2019t papered over the details that connect this hotel with San Francisco\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

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Almaria Ex Libris Apartments | Chiado<\/a><\/h2>\n
Lisbon, Portugal<\/h5>\n

\"Almaria<\/a><\/p>\n

Ex Libris is the name of the building \u2014 this was once the home of the Di\u00e1rio Ilustrado newspaper, and even now its ground floor contains a bookstore called Livraria Cam\u00f5es. Upstairs, in the residential portion of the building, is Almaria Ex Libris Apartments, whose units are every bit as stylish as any boutique hotel rooms in town, but which are unmistakably full-featured apartments.<\/p>\n

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Hotel M\u00e4rthof<\/a><\/h2>\n
Basel, Switzerland<\/h5>\n

\"Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

A beautiful neo-Baroque building on the Marktplatz square in the center of the old town, along with the adjoining 1920s commercial building, forms the setting for the Hotel M\u00e4rthof, a boutique hotel that is at once a celebration of a hundred-plus years of local history and an introduction to a youthful and energetic side of Basel.<\/p>\n

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Hotel Indigo Bath<\/a><\/h2>\n
Bath, UK<\/h5>\n

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Hotel Indigo Bath is a fine demonstration of how the IHG-owned Hotel Indigo brand does it best: take a type of building that\u2019s characteristic of its setting, in this case a row of honey-colored Georgian townhouses dating to 1740, and transform it into something that\u2019s roughly one part modern luxury-hotel sheen and one part authentic local color.<\/p>\n

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White River Cottages<\/a><\/h2>\n
Crete, Greece<\/h5>\n

\"White<\/a><\/p>\n

A relatively remote corner of Crete is where you\u2019ll find White River Cottages, a collection of stone houses in a valley called Aspros Potamos, whose direct translation gives the hotel its name. It\u2019s a refreshingly tranquil and pastoral experience, with an atmosphere that\u2019s a fine mix of rough-edged rustic charm and contemporary boutique-hotel polish.<\/p>\n

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De Durgerdam<\/a><\/h2>\n
Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/h5>\n

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The clapboard house containing De Durgerdam was, from the 17th century on, a fisherman\u2019s inn \u2014 now, with some help from a modern addition, it\u2019s a 14-room luxury boutique hotel with personality and atmosphere to spare. Inside you\u2019ll find a hotel that\u2019s a tribute to the house\u2019s maritime history, but not a reproduction \u2014 the style is eclectic, with plenty of modern influence alongside its historical details. <\/p>\n

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Cascioni Eco Retreat<\/a><\/h2>\n
Arzachena, Italy<\/h5>\n

\"Cascioni<\/a><\/p>\n

Not far from the Emerald Coast of northeastern Sardinia is a classic farmhouse complex that\u2019s been transformed into a luxe and glamorous modern boutique hotel. Cascioni Eco Retreat is, as its name suggests, not just about luxury; its mission is to be a good steward of the land that it occupies, and to immerse its guests in the island\u2019s considerable natural splendor.<\/p>\n

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Cashel Palace<\/a><\/h2>\n
Cashel, Ireland<\/h5>\n

\"Cashel<\/a><\/p>\n

This Palladian manor dates back to 1728, and became a hotel in 1959; it was a bona fide celebrity haunt during its days of glamour in the late 20th century. Today, after a thorough renovation by a new set of owners, it\u2019s an aesthetic triumph: a historical hotel that does justice to its heritage, while also presenting a fresh look and a modern sensibility.<\/p>\n

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Telegraphenamt<\/a><\/h2>\n
Berlin, Germany<\/h5>\n

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This neo-Baroque telegraph office was built back in 1910, in an era when even utilitarian industrial structures were expected to serve a partly ornamental purpose. And today this landmark has been put to a use that brings it into more direct contact, inside and out, with the public. Hotel Telegraphenamt is perfectly emblematic of the historic patchwork that is present-day Berlin.<\/p>\n

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COMO Le Montrachet<\/a><\/h2>\n
Puligny-Montrachet, France<\/h5>\n

\"COMO<\/a><\/p>\n

The village of Puligny-Montrachet is most famous for its association with the Montrachet vineyard, one of Burgundy\u2019s most prestigious Grand Crus. COMO Le Montrachet occupies four stately 19th-century buildings at the heart of the village, enough space for 30 rooms and suites. Inside, designer Paola Navone\u2019s work is true to the historic setting, but is less a faithful reconstruction and more a stylized tribute.<\/p>\n

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Decu Downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n
M\u00e9rida, Mexico<\/h5>\n

\"Decu<\/a><\/p>\n

M\u00e9rida is relatively under-traveled compared to the Yucat\u00e1n\u2019s famous coastal destinations, but well worth a visit \u2014 especially with hotels like the stunning Decu Downtown. The location is central, though the inside-out compound-like construction of the old house means the experience is a remarkably tranquil one. Visually it\u2019s an inspired blend of classic colonial-era architecture and modern design.<\/p>\n

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Hotel Santa Mar\u00eda Briones<\/a><\/h2>\n
Briones, Spain<\/h5>\n

\"Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

Set within the stone walls of a 16th-century manor house, this 16-room luxury boutique hotel makes a compelling case for the Rioja lifestyle: rich history, modern design, artfully prepared local cuisine, and some extraordinary wine. The rooms are full of rich color and natural textures, and can be opened to the sunlight and to views of the river, the vineyards, or the village.<\/p>\n

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