Most popular unique hotels

Unusually for a decommissioned lifeboat hotel (wow, I’ve talked about so many unique hotels that this phrase doesn’t even seem strange), this one is still functioning. You can hire a captain to take you, your partner, and your whole hotel out into the open sea. Now that sounds fun! This …

Blue Head, the Spider, and Long William are not sexual euphemisms but are actually nicknames for this old harbor crane which holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Apparently, it took a team of ‘history fanatics’ two years to restore it to its former glory and open it as …

Set in the blisteringly beautiful hills, planes and beaches of Big Sur in California, The Post Ranch Inn has long been part of the local area. In the early 20th Century explorer William Brainard Post was one of the first settlers in the area which was still largely uninhabited, he …

This hotel is a diver’s dream. It’s for serious divers who want to explore the oceanic depths of the Coral Triangle off the Coast of Mabul Island. The hotel is in a converted oil platform that was designed for deep-sea oil drilling. Now, instead of being about man controlling the …

An imposing mountain chalet rises in a sunny and quiet spot at the gates of Vermiglio. Chalet Al Foss Alp Resort's sun-soaked and mountainous surroundings are bursting with greenery in summer and buried under the beauty of a blanket of snow in winter. During ski season, a free bus will …

A Ship in the Ice is just what it sounds like — a frozen ship in Tempel fjord, one surpassing 100 years of age and that has been remade into a very nice accommodation. Sure, they could probably thaw the ship out, but what’s the fun in that? It’s far …

In the shadows of Kilimanjaro there is a lush and fertile plain on which lies a farm that was first built by the Trappe family in 1907. Successful farmers, conservationists and hunters; the Trappe family leased their farm to Hollywood in the 1960s so they could film classic John Wayne …

Located in Georgia (the country, not the state), this hotel is a spectacular, historic place to stay. This is the only hotel in the Caucasus region placed inside the walls of the historic fortress Rabath. In the historic center of Akhaltsikhe, right inside the Rabati Fortress, this hotel features a …

As this resort is owned and run by Kate Pierson, the singer from The B52s, it’s going to be hard for me to write this without making a pun about the song ‘Love Shack’… Oh wait, she’s beaten me to it. Apparently, you can stay in an actual Love Shack …

The brilliant combination of a wildlife park and 4-star accommodation takes you one step closer to animals than ever before. Pairi Daiza, "Garden of the Worlds", lies in Belgium, and it's one of the top attractions in the country. It's been voted "Best zoo in Europe" on multiple occasions, and …

If only you could lay on a LEGO bed and be served by a LEGO staff member, looking something like the LEGO Batman Movie. Of course, LEGO bricks as bedding would not be exceptionally comfortable, so the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel opts instead for luxury bedding but with a strong …

‘Britain has some of the safest roads in Europe. But this isn’t Britain. Dis is za Autobahn’. Take advantage of the Autobahn’s no speed limit driving as you career full pelt into the V8 Hotel car park, pulling off a sweet handbrake stop in the process. As you enter, marvel …

Have you ever got bored with a view? Did you wish that it would change from time to time? Ever wished that you could step out of your room straight into one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth? Here, you can do both. Your room is moving, taking you …

Located just 30 minutes outside of Seattle in Fall City, Washington, TreeHouse Point is a B&B haven for nature lovers. Built in 2005 by Pete Nelson, star of Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters,” Treehouse Point offers travelers a unique experience to stay in one of six treehouses in the lush and …

The Ma’In Hot Springs emerges as an oasis from the dramatic terrain of the Jordanian landscape. Located in close proximity to the capital city, Amman, and the Dead Sea, this is the perfect destination for those seeking a relaxing and pampering retreat. The outstanding hospitality and the therapeutic benefits of …

Classic Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me was filmed in this dramatic location among the crag-gazed Dolomite mountains. The Miramonti Boutique Hotel has walls of glass that capture the snow-sweeped mountain views and lets you spot the town of Merano far below. The hotel is near historical buildings, a …

What was once a boring, hum-drum vacuum cleaner factory in Berlin has been revived and reimagined as the Hüttenpalast Caravan Hotel Berlin. The hotel is centrally located in Berlin in the trendy artistic area of Kreuzkölln between the districts of Kreuzberg and Neukölln. The hotel sets itself apart by offering …

The Tulloch Castle Hotel is what is left of the 12th-century Tulloch Castle. Many original features are retained in the hotel, like the castle’s walls, the Great Hall, fireplaces, and ceilings. A long time ago, only a Chief of the Clan or Laird could stay in such a prominent castle, …

These futuristic eco pods nestle in the Alps creating a little igloo village. Your pod is made out of insulating fiber and has a wood-burner for comfort. There is an en-suite bathroom and super luxurious bedding. Whitepod is part of the eco-tourism movement and aims to be carbon neutral. Each …

In a world obsessed with Hobbit films and where Game of Thrones is spawning meme after hilarious meme, it is no surprise that the Medieval Hotel is doing fast business. It offers you the experience of living a medieval lifestyle except with hot water, human rights, and no Black Death. …