I've always thought that the DH91 Albatross looks ungainly with the long fuselage that tapers to next-to-nothing.
Nothing to do with its looks, but it seemed an anachronism. It was in the general DC-3 size class and era, but had 4 small engines and wooden construction. How could it have been a long-term commercial contender? But it gave them practice with the construction techniques used in the Mosquito - which looks far better to me.
I don't contend that the DC-3 is a thing of beauty, or any of the piston DC family for that matter. Straightforward and utilitarian was their strong point. To me, the Boeing 247 was better-looking, but sized wrong and a commercial flop.
I agree that the Hughes racer had style. Others with something would be the Beech Staggerwing. Also the Lockheed twins from the 30s.