Most popular unique hotels

A water tower was built in 1923. It stored 50,000 gallons (227,305 liters) of water pumped from a local well, ready to distribute water around the local area. The original water tower was an ugly structure, so the architects had the magnificent idea of making it look like a cottage …

Las Vegas hotels are known for their suites, and Palms Casino Resort has the biggest, loudest, and best suites on offer. Out of huge plate glass windows, a sea of light stretches before you for miles and miles, it’s just Vegas, and then you turn away from the view and …

The activities available to guests and groups at the Langholmen Hotel are all about pretending to be a prisoner and making your escape from the island. You will learn skills such as teamwork, climbing, and marksmanship. Has no one told the staff that Langholmen is no longer a prison? I …

Well known to discerning free spirits, the Yurt is the traditional accommodation of the native peoples of Afghanistan and Mongolia. They are canvass constructions with wooden floors and colored lattice wooden supports. Inside it is a cozy and intimate experience. Opening the painted wooden door directly into the stunning scenery …

Unchanged since Tsarist Russia, for 100 years this prison served to brutalize those who fell foul of the Tsar and Communist Party. The place is said to be haunted. Perhaps you feel brave enough to take their tour. Just don’t blame your captors… I mean hosts when you see a …

Would you sleep in a transparent room, visible to everyone, in exchange for free accommodation in Ibiza? Paradiso is a super chic hotel with a Miami Beach slash 70s Art Deco-style concept and an exciting twist that has left a lasting impression on the island of Ibiza.

Hotel planes are a pilot’s dream and one of the first items on a world traveler’s to-do-list. This plane in particular is over 40 meters in length and stationed at Teuge airport, giving you a great view of the runway. It was first built in 1960 and has historical significance, …

A trip to in-town Buckhead, Atlanta, will leave you amazed when you arrive at your very own trio of treehouses. Regardless of whether you are an outdoorsy person or you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living, these treehouses are the perfect escape. This …

So this is like living in Lord of the Rings except without constant danger from the forces of evil. Here, the only forces that matter are those of your imagination (and American Express). The location is within a national park on the far eastern side of Germany. Many great outdoor …

‘And I sentence you to be taken from here to Oxford Castle Prison where you will be hung from the neck until dead’ - is what guests of the Oxford Castle Prison would have heard before arriving at this imposing building. You, however, are far more likely to hear the …

Richard Branson’s private island is named after Dutch explorer Johannes de Necker who “discovered” it in the 17th Century. It remained uninhabited until the late 20th Century. In 1965 two British journalists tried to survive as castaways on the island. They lasted three weeks before they were driven off the …

The Plaza is one of New York's most iconic hotels that opened over a hundred years ago on October 1, 1907. It proudly sits on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th street at the Southern edge of Central Park. The front-row seat to one of the most famous parks …

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 …

You won't want to go off the deep end of Marina Bay Sands' infinity pool – it is 57 stories up. This is just one of the hundreds of features guests of the world's most expensive hotel can enjoy. Yes, it cost a cool $6.2 billion to build. The infinity …

Lapland, Finland, is where you’ll find the most magical igloos in the world! If you love cozying up as snow gathers outside your window, Levin Iglut is your place. Each igloo is not only perfectly decorated but equipped with heated non-fogging glass, air conditioning, a kitchen, a shower, and a …

This incredible hotel is part of the Sun City Resort in South Africa. Built in the 1970s the resort has played host to the international jet set, hosted major concerts, and heavyweight boxing matches. When you stay at the Palace of the Lost City you will have access to two …

Oh, Italia! The Hotel Boscolo Milano, nestled in the city of Milan, is the perfect blend of modernity and luxury. The hotel is bathed in natural light because of the massive windows facing the Corso Matteotti. The Boscolo Milano is ideally situated for easy access to all the biggest and …

This royal palace was first constructed by the Maharana in 1746. Built on four acres of rock in the center of a tranquil lake, it has been a retreat for the rich and powerful for hundreds of years. And James Bond, too. Yes, this hotel served as the location for …

How far north can you go without staying a tent, getting lost, and resorting to cannibalism? Well, try the Hotel Arctic. It is the world’s northernmost four-star hotel (which begs the question as to what a two-star Arctic Hotel would be like) and is popular among people who like their …

At Yotel, you get to spend the night in a luxury yacht cabin while having all the advantages of being in London, New York, or Amsterdam. Seasickness will not be a problem here, Captain! Each tiny room is a triumph of design. The queen-sized beds are retractable, and some rooms …