Most popular unique hotels

Hotel Endemico is a rustic retreat in Mexico’s wine country situated on a slope overlooking the Valle de Guadalupe. “Endemico” is a Spanish word meaning “part of the environment” and so each eco-pod is designed to show off the rural landscape. The local area is village-quaint, left alone by commercialism, …

This historical building is an example of metabolism, a movement in Japanese architecture that drew inspiration from how living organisms arrange themselves. Metabolists viewed society as an organism, and the Nakagin Tower, built in 1972, is one of the few remaining examples of their work. Recently, there has been a …

The Null Stern is a concept hotel by artistic entrepreneur brothers Frank and Patrik Riklin - ‘Null Stern’ means ‘no stars’. The original project ran for one year, from 2009 to 2010, before being turned into a museum. And in 2022, it was revived as an open space concept, called …

The State Tower is Southeast Asia’s largest building, with 68 floors standing 810 feet (247 meters) tall and crowned with a golden dome. Within these walls is the Lebua, Bangkok’s premier five-star boutique hotel. Your large and luxurious suite has expansive views of the metropolis and includes a separate bedroom, …

This rental property was built in the 1980s on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast of the North American mainland that have long been a kite-strewn holiday destination. It was the location for a film called Nights in Rodanthe, where Richard …

Architectural outlier and presidential daughter Dang Viet Nga built this unique structure entirely from personal and private funds. Not only that, but the local municipal government fought her every step of the way. But she didn’t give up. Instead, she pushed on to realize her dream - a bizarre and …

The site was originally home to the Snoqualmie Falls Lodge (built in 1919), and now the building has been renovated to become the Salish Lodge and Spa. The exterior was used as a location for the cult TV show Twin Peaks, and while the interior has changed, fans of the …

The recently opened Hotel Zen Tokyo has taken the popular capsule-style accommodation from Japan and brought it to a new level. Located in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, or "Doll town" as the locals call it, it's one of the most traditional parts of Tokyo, and it's got a great connection with the …

Situated atop Lianhua Mountain, the Castle Hotel of Dalian is an impressive structure reminiscent of medieval architecture amidst one of China’s most important trading ports. This striking hotel provides breathtaking views of Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea while creating a sense of grandeur. The odd juxtaposition of past and …

Housed in an ex-Russian aircraft carrier, the Kiev, this ship-turned-hotel offers 148 guest rooms for travelers looking for a unique stay. The luxury hotel is part of Binhai Aircraft, an 861,113 square feet (80,000 square meters) military theme park that opened in 2004 in east Tianjin, China. The interiors are …

See, they have made a mistake here. We were fooled into believing 5-star meant a plush bed, a list of in-room amenities, and a basic spa. Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus received a 4-star rating, and that keeps us hanging in disbelief more than their suspended pool. The alpine building is …

To get to this mountain-top hotel, you must climb up 60,000 steps – or take the cable car. If you choose to climb the stairs, you are in for an exciting time. They begin by traveling through the aperture of the cliff known as the Thread of Sky. Further up …

Fiji has long been known as paradise on earth, and Laucala, a private tropical island in the South Pacific, is no exception. This 12 square kilometer island is speckled with 25 Fijian-styled villas, plantations, tropical forests, and pristine white sandy beaches. This island resort was built with no expenses spared. …

Located in West Edmonton Mall – one of the largest malls on Earth – the Fantasyland Hotel features themed rooms to resemble your wildest dreams. Treat yourself, after all, as the poet Langston Hughs said, “hold fast to dreams.” Ever wondered what it must be like to live on a …

An entire two-bedroom apartment was placed under the sea, attached to the seabed by leg structures in a protected lagoon. It's named after Jules Verne to honor him for his masterpiece book, "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." Inside, there are three windows in total, two in each bedroom and …

The hotel is named after St Gellert, a visionary monk, and priest who lived in the 10th Century AD. Situated between Gellert Hill and the banks of the Danube, the Gellert Hotel sits on a site that has been used for many centuries. You see, it is the location of …

Book lovers rejoice! A self-proclaimed “accommodation bookshop,” Book and Bed Tokyo is essentially a library that guests can snooze in. This affordable hostel has room for 30 guests and a selection of 1,700 books in both Japanese and English. Those looking for Japanese literature will find English translations of works …

The hotel is a converted manor house built in the 1930s in a Scottish hunting lodge style. It is part of a modern wildlife sanctuary located 20km from Nairobi. The Rothschild Giraffes who live here are wonderfully tame. If you leave your window open, you could even wake up with …

Dubbed the “5 Million Star Hotel”, it’s easy to see why the Aurora Bubble is worth a visit. Guests can experience the beauty of nature, all from inside the comfort of a literal see-through bubble. Whether you choose to sleep under five million stars in the winter or summer, all …

Minimalism meets reclaimed structures in a pretty Japanese harbor. Visionary architects, Yasutaka Yoshimura, have based their design for chic holiday cottages on ship containers. The containers are stacked on top of each other to create two floors. One end is all glass, and the walls are white to reflect light …