256 Unique Hotels in North America - Page 6.

Amangani resort is perched on a secluded hilltop at the edge of the Grand Teton National Park. This peaceful home – which is the translation of Amangani – offers magical views of the Snake River Valley and the highest mountain in the national park, the Grand Teton. This panorama is …

Heceta is not to be confused with Hecate, who was the goddess of the witches back in the day, but this lighthouse was built in 1894, long after the 17th Century. Today the light shines across the Northwest Pacific Ocean, rescuing ships from hugging the jagged rocks below. Comprising of …

The Aman luxury hotel group, famous for its unique accommodations worldwide, has opened up its newest resort. Set in the raw wilderness of the Utah desert, the Camp Sarika by Amangiri only consists of ten tented pavilions. Amangiri comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "open space" and "sky". It is …

Located in the heart of Dallas’ business district, The Joule is a luxury hotel set in an old 1920s neo-Gothic landmark building. All 161 rooms, including four penthouses, are decorated with modern touches, luxurious linens, and more. From the “Demi Joule,” a petite urban escape, to the “Terrace Suite” with …

A recorded Texas landmark and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Antlers Inn, a historic hotel, is just a two-minute walk from the shores of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and a minute from downtown Kingsland. Simple, Victorian-style rooms and suites come with antique furniture and en …

An ode to times long before the digital age, The Collective Paper Factory in Long Island City, NY, lies at the crossroads of the Kaufman Arts District and Astoria in the borough of Queens. This is the co-living company’s first space in the United States. The 100-year-old building was once …

If you’re traveling to Whistler, Canada’s prime skiing resort, Pangea Pod is a good choice for accommodation that’s both well-located and affordable. Situated just 200 meters from Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and right on the Village Stroll, Pangea is right in the center of all the ski and – more …

Clayoquot repeatedly snatches top industry awards. Top 10 Canada Resorts, World’s Most Sustainable Hotel, Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List… the list goes on. And it’s hardly a surprise giving the owners commitment to every detail which manifests itself already at arrival with a welcome champagne and hors d’oeuvres. If you’re …

You might have guessed it from the name: this hotel is for all the geeks out there. Referring to Albert Einstein's famous equation, EMC2 is an art-and-science-themed hotel “geared toward both left- and right-brained guests” for a unique experience. The concept behind EMC2 was inspired by Northwestern Chicago, where the …

Spread over 4,600 acres just outside Branson, Missouri, Big Cedar Lodge was started by Johnny Morris as a place for his customers to test fishing boats. Today, it’s an extensive complex of lodges, cottages, cabins… and a one-stop-shop for holiday entertainment. The list of retreat activities goes on and on …

Red Caboose Motel in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, is a place with a history. In fact, so much history that there’s an entire book devoted to the place (you can pick it up in the gift shop). Long story short, it all started when Donald M. Denlinger placed a half-hearted bid on …

Azulik is a magical boutique hotel that has captured the attention of travelers from all over the world. The reason is clear—a stay at this organically constructed seaside place is a one-of-a-kind experience. The construction harmoniously coexists with the ecosystem and complements the beauty of the Mayan jungle, filled with …

Earthship is not a hotel but a new sustainable way of life. Created by Earthship Biotecture, these eco-lodgings are unlike any other. While Earthships can be found in all 50 states and more than 20 countries, there is only one site on which you can book a stay. Located in …

This place is pretty damn exclusive for something called Public Hotel. Actually, forget exclusive. This place is fabulous. But despite its extravagant looks, Public Hotel is very decently priced (if you can say that anything is decently priced in New York). The modest pricing is a conscious choice of Ian …

Opened in 1928, Beverly Wilshire has been popular with celebrities for almost a century now, thanks to its popular location at Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. It hosted President Barack Obama, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and many more distinguished guests, some of whom were fictional. It was here that the characters …

Those treehouse hotels never stop surprising you! You think you’ve seen it all, and then another one pops up, even crazier than the previous ones, like the O2 TreTreehouse. Look at this pinecone-shaped beauty! Dustin Feider built his first geodesic treehouse for a thesis project at Minneapolis College of Art …

Located in Coral Gables, southwest of Downtown Miami, this beautiful historic hotel is famous for its luxury and ghostly past. Built in 1926, the idea behind the Biltmore Hotel was to provide a luxury epicenter of sports and fashion for the wealthy crowds that came to holiday in the area. …

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station is housed within America’s first “union station” in Indianapolis. This unique hotel offers 273 guest rooms; the most popular feature is the 26 authentic Pullman train car rooms. Still set on their original tracks, the …

Situated at the legendary beaches of the Bahia de Banderas in Nuevo Vallarta, the Hard Rock Hotel is an all-inclusive resort with a wild heart. The two beachfront pools come with bar service with unlimited drinks, as it should for the rock star you are! After a long night out, …

The historic United Artists Building, designed by Mary Pickford, was constructed as a film studio in the center of L.A. back in 1927. It was the tallest building in the city for one year after its completion. The building stands as a shining monument to the American artistic spirit and …