251 Unique Hotels in North America

Hicksville Trailer Palace is no ordinary place. It's the ultimate adult playground for the outdoorsy crowd. This free-spirited camping is dog-friendly, adults-only (that means 21+ in the USA!), and supports the 420 ("wake and bake") movement - there is even a dedicated vape room for smokers. The cool factor got …

Vancouver's property prices became a well-known phenomenon when average apartments started costing millions. Canada proposed a two-year ban on buying real estate for foreigners to try and stop this trend. Thus we arrived at the brilliant capsule hotel concept that solves the aforementioned problem and which we dearly love for …

The state-of-the-art architecture of Casona Sforza invites adults (only) to an elegantly minimalist getaway at a secluded beach of Southern Puerto Escondido. Alberto Kalach, architect and mastermind behind the design, created an inspirational set of buildings with millenary and bio construction techniques. The pretty and functional antiseismic arches can withstand …

Volcano House hotel is located across Crater Rim Drive at the caldera's edge in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. At the heart of the park are the Kīlauea and Mauna Loa active volcanoes. Since Volcano House's opening, many eruptions have taken place. Most recently, from 2008 to 2018 and then …

The high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza are the beating heart of the country's wine-making industry. The famous region is responsible for two-thirds of Argentina's entire wine production. Casa Wine Lodge is set in this pretty part of the world, surrounded by natural and manmade beauty. The resort is nestled in a …

Mexico's most dramatic sea and landscape is located on the territories of Baja California. The region is famous for its rich natural diversity, from vast deserts to dormant volcanoes and gorgeous sunset beaches on the Pacific Ocean's shores. Much of Baja's coastline is composed of beautiful beaches, including the ones …

AutoCamp's unique approach has cracked the secret of camping with dignity. It takes everything we love about camping and packages it without the discomforts. Spa-inspired bathrooms? Mid-century clubhouse with in-and-outdoor firepits and wine tastings? It doesn't sound like your usual camping experience at all. And then there is the location. …

The Mark Hotel's long legacy goes back to 1927 when the renaissance revival style building was erected in the heart of New York City. Since its inauguration, the hotel has received a long list of awards and recognitions for its exceptional services and hospitality. Jacques Grange, one of the greatest …

Back to school has never sounded more tempting. Located in a former Catholic schoolhouse in Bend, Oregon, McMenamins Old St. Francis School is a hotel with a twist. The original suites are housed in old classrooms, and the recent extensions stay very much on theme with namesakes such as Donna …

Perched over the gorgeous limestone formations of Negril, Ocean Cliff Hotel is an adult-only paradise. It's built on the famous West End cliffs offering direct access to the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The dramatic setting on the edge of the rocks makes Ocean Cliff Hotel one of …

On the side of the Main Street of Tonopah in Nevada lies Clown Motel right next to the Old Tonopah Cemetery. This hotel owes its name to the central theme of the hotel – clowns. Leona and Leroy David built this hotel in 1985. Their father was a clown collector, …

If you've visited EAST in Hong Kong, you'll love the EAST in the coastal city of Miami in Florida, USA. Located centrally to give you easy access to famous districts like Wynwood and South Beach, this hotel has 352 rooms, suites, and residences. Whether you choose a cozy 300 sq. …

In the historic district of Santa Fe, the colorful melting pot of cultures is prominently visible. The Inn of the Five Graces reflects the city's Native American and Spanish architectural heritage. The walls of this hotel are coated with mud, drawing inspiration from Santa Fe de Nuevo México's traditional Pueblo …

Opened in 1910, Shattuck was San Francisco’s first luxury hotel. It was constructed of reinforced concrete in the mission style, which has come to epitomize San Francisco’s culture and heritage. Ever since, it has remained a hotel under different ownership and was subject to a multimillion-dollar refurbishment in 2007. Your …

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this resort offers guests an unforgettable stay in the city of music. With 2882 guestrooms, this resort is a village in itself. Gaylord Opryland Resort is one of the 30 largest hotels in the world! You can relax and leave refreshed after visiting the Relâche Spa …

Famed Hollywood stars of the 1960s, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton went on a quest to find the perfect hideaway from the prying eyes of the press. If their names wouldn't ring a bell, they enjoyed their most significant on-screen success starring in the movie 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. …

You have to see to believe the fantastical world created by a dedicated couple in the USA. The owners envisioned Alice in Wonderland happily living together with Willy Wonka in a residence they created in Oz. But you are in Roxbury, New York, among the lush Catskill Mountains, and this …

Located in the Deep South at the Mississippi Delta, Shack Up Inn welcomes guests in restored sharecropper shacks. This unique place used to be one of the richest cotton-growing territories in the nation. Sharecroppers and tenant farmers living in hardship and poverty paved the way and blessed us with popular …

Spread out on 243 acres of pristine land in California's most beautiful corner, Ventana Big Sur resort is encircled by the Post Creek. The dramatic Pacific coastline and forested redwood mountains set the tone of this epic place. The resort has been around since the 1970s, but after the famed …

In 1868, Napa Valley Railroad Company's tracks reached from Yountville through St. Helena to Calistoga. The first railway station made of brick was built in Yountville, and now it's called the Platform 8 restaurant. Today it's not welcoming any more trains but hungry visitors looking for juicy burgers, ice creams, …