Most popular unique hotels

Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang sits at the edge of Cambodia's world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat. Phum Baitang translates as the "green garden", and it's easy to see why. Its garden with lemongrass and rice paddy fields stretches on a 20-acres land surrounded by lush jungles. What sets Phum …

The Hotel Plaza Athenee New York is a Central Park luxury hotel that puts you right in the middle of New York culture, while also providing plenty of interesting stuff to keep you inside. Twenty-four-hour room service is just the start. You can also expect contemporary niceties like a fitness …

Japan's evolutionary capsule hotel in Tokyo goes against boutique hotels with a rooftop pool and sauna and a panoramic view of the city's landmark building, the Tokyo Skytree. Japan's passion for capsule hotels dates back to the 70s when the first ones appeared. At first, they were a necessary step …

You go to Istanbul because it is one of the world’s great historic cities. So why stay in a boring hotel? You want to stay in something charming, something with a connection to the city with a unique character. Step forward to the Dersaadet Hotel. The name means “place of …

Set on a small hill with views of rolling fields, surrounded by working farms in a fertile valley, Siena House is a quiet retreat in one of the most sought-after areas of Tuscany. Built in the ‘Leopoldina’ style in the 19th Century, the exterior is a gorgeous redbrick farmhouse while …

The Grande Roche Chalet is an awe-inspiring vacation chalet, tucked away in the Courchevel ski resort area just 200m from the center of the resort. Courchevel 1850, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is located southeast of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region and is one of the most coveted and luxurious ski destinations in the …

Artistic expression and the creative lifestyle are the centripetal characteristics of Hotel Bloom. Inspired by Brussels' rich history and evolving personality, Hotel Bloom attempts to capture the artistic heart of the city through the work of its local artists. With this concept in mind, the original designers invited several young …

A former 19th-century water purifying factory, Hotel La Purificadora, is located in the historic city of Puebla, Mexico. The retention of many of the building's original elements, including exposed stone walls and stone aqueducts, lends La Purificadora an air of history and authenticity. At the same time, modern influences like …

Located in Cambodia, this luxury resort is housed in King Sihanouk’s former guest residence from 1962. Rooms at the Amansara are open and spacious, letting in plenty of light through floor-to-ceiling glass doors; it’s not surprising that this has been a longtime destination for the world-famous. Dark wood furniture and …

Jackson Building in Minneapolis’ North Loop was built in 1897 as a farm implement showroom and warehouse with trains going directly inside the building. In 2016 a complete transformation and a full renovation were finished, and it turned the brick-and-timber warehouse into an elegant and edgy boutique hotel. The iconic …

4,000 acres of idyllic coastal countryside near the Uruguayan coast sits one of the most beautiful haciendas in the country. Estancia Vik José Ignacio is 20 minutes from Punta Del Este, a beach town with some of the best nightlife and entertainment venues in South America. The all-suite hotel is …

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, this gorgeous seafront hotel. Once an ancient Roman villa turned nunnery, the Angiolieri is now a beautiful restored 18th-century hotel that continues to maintain the feel of a private home. Peppered with both antique and contemporary furnishings, the Angiolieri offers guests plush and comfortable rooms. The …

The Mark Hotel's long legacy goes back to 1927 when the renaissance revival style building was erected in the heart of New York City. Since its inauguration, the hotel has received a long list of awards and recognitions for its exceptional services and hospitality. Jacques Grange, one of the greatest …

Palais Faraj looks like taken straight out of the One Thousand and One Nights, and for a good reason. This stylish hotel is set in a former Moorish palace right in the heart of Fes. Every interior in the hotel will dazzle you with intricate wall paintings, colorful tiles, and …

This 500-year-old building was once owned by aristocratic families but it is now a designer hotel. A huge renovation project took place in 1993 when the Viennese architect Boris Podrecca managed the feat of creating a modern hotel encompassing four old houses. Today, each of the 33 rooms has been …

Built at the starboard end of the British obsession with the seaside, this holiday bungalow is shaped like a barge and decorated with a nautical theme. The bungalow is self-catering with all modern conveniences provided for. Wooden shutters allow air to circulate in summer and protect the windows from storms. …

The Herdade do Moinho Novo, located in the municipality of Montijo, Portugal, is among the latest innovations in agritourism. Only 30 minutes from Lisbon, the bungalows are set in a cork oak forest, meaning they are surrounded by nature. The “hanging houses” are perfectly integrated into the rural landscape where …

Unlike a traditional hotel, La Classe is actually a former schoolhouse situated in the Belgian village of Denée. With seven bedrooms and bathrooms, this space can comfortably accommodate 19-21 people. Each room is associated with a school subject like mathematics, history, geography, and anatomy. This is an ideal place for …

This unusual hotel is a converted windmill on a Portuguese cliff top. It is set on a large private property just next to a large nature reserve. There are two whitewashed windmills that overlook the swishing sea. Each has modern facilities and you can use the sun terrace and swimming …

The Sylvia Hotel is located on the English bay in Vancouver and is the only beachside property in the whole city. With its brick and terra-cotta facade, this landmark building in the West End has been swarmed by the Virginia creeper, giving it a unique and cozy look. This heritage …