Most popular unique hotels

Located in Yountville (a small town with no less than four Michelin starred restaurants) in California’s Napa Valley, Bardessono is an award-winning boutique hotel specially commended for its green credentials. The hotel uses salvaged materials, geothermal heating, and solar energy to bring cutting-edge eco-philosophy to California’s wine region. You can …

Montenegro, the land of rugged mountains, medieval villages, and the breathtaking Adriatic coast, is Croatia's often overlooked Southern neighbor. The town of Herceg Novi is, in fact, only a boat ride away from reaching Croatia through the sun-sparkled seas of Boka Bay. One&Only Portonovi resort is the new addition to …

This happy place lies on a 130-acre (53 hectares) organic farm. The color-coded vintage trailers are spread around a pond and encircled by the greenery of the Alta Colina Vineyard. The region is best known for its sweeping hills and its tasty wines. Before arriving at this tranquil place, all …

The Dream South Beach Hotel is a dream come true if you like art-deco luxury and style. Just yards away from a white-sand beach, the hotel has 108 guest units of designer quality, with the latest in modern luxuries, like flat-screen TVs, high-speed WI-FI, and stocked mini-bars for your enjoyment. …

Set in the small fishing town of ‘Kaikoura’ (which means ‘to eat crayfish’ in Maori) the Hapuku Lodge is the place to stay if you love eco tourism, beautiful scenery, and sea air. The area has been home to the Maori for over 1000 years and is an excellent example …

The WildSpring resort is located on the south Oregon coast, a place of outstanding natural beauty. Stay in a luxurious cabin in a private residential forest of 100-ft trees. Each cabin is built like a small home, filled with art and antiques, with radiant-heated floors. Visit the giant redwoods south …

From the pristine white beaches and dramatic cliffs to the vivacious culture and nightlife, it is easy to understand why Mallorca is one of Europe’s premier vacation destinations. Whether your ideal vacation involves strolling along with the world-renowned beaches and azure waters or exploring the rambling streets and markets, you …

The Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef, Maldives has become a crown jewel with its astounding sunsets, pristine beaches, and humbling beauty. It is truly a dream destination for honeymooners, beach lovers, serious divers, and adventurers. Only accessible via a private speedboat, the lagoon is peppered with private villas suspended …

Located in Chile, Tierra Patagonia is a uniquely designed hotel found where the South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento. Each of the 40 rooms has stunning views of the snowcapped mountains in Torres del Paine National Park, an extremely popular hiking destination. Rooms are decorated in natural tones with hand-crafted …

Hoshinoya is a Japanese hotel chain with properties in many places in the world, and their resort in Bali is one of their newest. The group is bringing its refined aesthetic and Far Eastern sensibility to Bali's Pakerisan River Valley, near the spiritual center of Ubud. Located on the banks …

Located near amazing Malay sites such as the Blue Mosque, I-City, and Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park, Hotel de Art is a hip place to stay in Malaysia. An independent hotel that takes influence from the art hotels of Europe, Hotel de Art has 58 rooms each decorated in …

Hoshinoya is a Japanese luxury hotel collection with five properties in the country and one each in Taiwan and Bali. Their first resort in Okinawa Prefecture opened in 2020. The modern but undeniably Japanese complex of Hoshinoya Okinawa stretches on a scenic beach of the East China Sea. It's a …

Found high in the Himalayas at Chaura Maidan, the Oberoi Cecil, Shimla provides sweeping views of the snowcapped mountains and valley below. Once the residence of the Viceroy of India, this Grand Heritage hotel was restored to its former glory that offers you modern conveniences while retaining its colonial charm. …

Stargazers rejoice! The Insolites de Sologne, located in France, is known for its unique, clear “bubble” suites. The Pond’s Bubble is the second largest bubble in France and offers luxury accommodations for up to two guests. The suite is actually made up of two bubbles and is located on the …

Ok, so you can enter this Venetian boutique hotel in a gondola, sailing in under the portcullis into the kind of mysterious tunnel you might expect to find Cardinal Richelieu doing something crafty in; but luckily for you, this is not revolutionary France, this is modern-day Venice and you are …

Lake Lucerne, also known as the "lake of the four forested settlements", is one of the most magical regions in Switzerland. Its shoreline rises steeply into tall mountains. During clear weather, you can spot the icy peaks of Mount Pilatus, the Tomlishorn that stands at 6,983 feet (2,128.5 meters). Bürgenstock …

This hotel has been called “one of the most prestigious in Spain,” why? Well, it has a history of attracting some of the icons of the 20th Century like Jimmy Stewart and Hemingway. It was also a favorite among the European royals who always lead the way in style. Built …

First opened in 1907, the Hotel Le Pavillon New Orleans has a rich history extending back to the Gilded Age of this iconic city. As a member of the Historic Hotels of America, it has long been a symbol of luxury. Numerous dignitaries of the “Big Easy” have enjoyed its …

Located in a quiet part of the Sri Lankan jungle, the Elephant Road Resort is a place where you will see not only elephants but monkeys, peacocks, and birds along the side roads brightening up the day of passersby. Each of the four two-story suites offers guests beautiful jungle and …

This hotel is located on a forgotten part of Brazil’s coastline - between a white sand beach and an environmental sanctuary. Architect, Osvaldo Tenorio, said he was inspired by nature’s “primitive forms and calming essences”. The hotel does not have hundreds of rooms – just 23 villas and suites so …