100 Unique Hotels in East Asia

It’s impossible to look at Ahn Luh Zhujiajiao and not be impressed. Housed partially in a 600-year-old courthouse from the Ming Dynasty, this hotel looks like the film set for Raise the Red Lantern. The historic building, which had been beautifully restored, now serves as the hotel lobby and will …

Located in a remote part of Japan's beautiful Ise-Shima National Park, Amanemu is a hidden luxury retreat. The resort overlooks Ago Bay, known as the Bay of Pearls, and is surrounded by lush forests and golf courses. The architecture of Amanemu is a true celebration of minimalism. Inspired by the …

The rent-by-the-hour Eden Motel is set in the middle of the bustling Kaohsiung City in Taiwan. The 22 themed rooms come in four flavors: World – virtual travel to faraway countries; fantasy – romantic and love overdose settings; fashion – quirky rooms with barbwire and design that would make Christian …

Whether you are a tech nerd or just have a dream of living in a world where robots cater to your every need, the Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel is the choice for you. This hotel made news all over the world and took the internet by storm, and for a …

A mere four-minute walk from the Namba Subway Station in Osaka is Japan’s famous spa capsule hotel. Unlike normal hotels where you book a self-contained room, the Capsule Hotel offers brand-new spacious sleeping capsules with a bed and wall-mounted television. You will also get a locker to stow your luggage …

The First Cabin Tsukiji in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese-style pod hotel with an aviation theme that houses 160 people. There are 119 male cabins and 41 female cabins. Tsukiji’s pods are equipped with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, electric plugs, AC, house slippers, and toiletries. In addition, the hotel offers a …

Japan is known for its unique traditions, state-of-the-art technologies, and sleek architecture. Now, you can experience all of that and more at the Zaborin, located in Niseko, Japan. Niseko is not on mainland Japan; rather, it’s a town on Japan’s northern Hokkaido Island that sits by the dormant Mount Yōtei …

Pangu is not just a famous plasticine penguin but is actually a hotel in China so luxurious it has claimed “7 Star” status. It was built by renowned architect C. Y. Lee who built the Taipei 101 – one of the world’s tallest buildings. It has 12 rooftops “Sky Courtyards”, …

Ranked the number 8 hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure in 2015, The Peninsula Shanghai is located just a short walk from The Bund riverfront, and the nearest metro stop is just a ten-minute walk away. Sleek chrome fixtures, bright white fabrics paired with gold accents, and marble …

The Upper House is named so because it sits on top of Pacific Place, a shopping complex in Hong Kong. The hotel’s 117 studios and suites are spacious, decorated with natural materials like glass, wood, limestone, and gorgeous bathrooms. While not lavish and grandiose, The Upper House offers tons of …

Located in China, the Four Seasons Guangzhou is a beautiful 5-star luxury hotel. This Four Seasons location is uniquely situated, occupying the top third of the 103-story IFC Guangzhou -- one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world! Views are spectacular from floors 70 to 100; take in the gorgeous …

The iconic Grand Lisboa Macau is located in Macau, a region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. This casino hotel is hard to miss; it comprises a huge reflective dome and an ultramodern gold tower at a staggering 856 feet (261 meters)! …

Once hailed as the "New Architectural Wonder of China,” Commune by the Great Wall comprises 40 villas with 175 suites and 11 Presidential Suites. Each villa has a unique structure and theme. From the Bamboo Wall, which offers six bedrooms and a tea room, to the Suitcase House and the …

The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan spa hotel was originally opened in 705 AD, and in 2011, it was declared the oldest hotel in the world by Guinness World Records (currently 1319 years old). Since its inception, the hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for 52 generations. The …

InterContinental Hong Kong is an internationally acclaimed destination for both tourists and businesspersons. The hotel houses 503 rooms fully equipped with all the modern amenities your heart could desire. The hotel also offers amazing views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbor. It has made its mark as an …

Located in Taipei City, Taiwan Hotel Proverbs is situated in the Da'an District, just steps from the famous Liaoning Night Market. The Da'an District is a great choice for travelers interested in city trips, gourmet food, and cultural adventures. All 42 rooms at the Hotel Proverbs have balconies and feature …

For amazing views of the Shanghai skyline, in the heart of Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district, sits the 5-Star Regent Shanghai Pudong. You can easily walk to iconic places like the Shanghai World Financial Centre, the IFC Mall, and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower from the hotel. If you are interested …

Located in the Pudong area of Shanghai, this 548-room hotel occupies floors 53 to 87 of the 88-story Jin Mao Tower. The hotel was the highest in the world until the Park Hyatt opened in the neighboring Shanghai World Financial Center. Each guest room offers spectacular views with floor-to-ceiling windows …

While the exterior of the Waterhouse lacks shine and sparkle, the interior rooms of this hotel are sleek and modern, decorated in crisp whites and light wood. The industrial exterior of this hotel, located in Shanghai, comes from its former life as a warehouse, dating back to the 1930s. It …

Staffed by multilingual robots (yes, robots), travelers are sure to have a memorable stay at the Henn-na Hotel located in Nagasaki, Japan. Robots (one of which is an English-speaking dinosaur robot) serve to check guests in, and porter robots will carry luggage up to the guest rooms. Of course, a …