Tower Hotels
You will find here tower hotels with tall vertical structures of different types. From medieval to modern towers with unique looks rising higher than their surroundings. How about staying at a converted water storage tower or a former radar tower deep inside a rainforest?
Pan Pacific Orchard - Eco-Futuristic Garden Tower in Singapore
Singapore's 23-story tower is a new futuristic addition to the city-state's ever-growing architectural wonders. The Green Vision of Singapore forecasts an extra one million trees to be planted by 2030 to live up to its "garden city" nickname even more. While most plants in the city will go on ground …
Reverb by Hard Rock Hamburg - Nazi Fortress Turned into a Hip Hotel with a Sky Forest
Reverb by Hard Rock Hamburg, aka the "Green Bunker," is one of the most unusual hotels in the world. It was built on top of a former WW2 fortress, and after a lengthy reconstruction, which started in 2019, the bunker hotel opened in July 2024. It has 134 rooms, four …
Rosewood São Paulo - Past Time Elegance & Striking Contemporary Design
Rosewood's brand new hotel has changed the surface of Sao Paulo, and it's located in the Bela Vista neighborhood, where the city's main artery runs, the Avenida Paulista (which stands for 'avenue of the people of Sao Paulo') There couldn't be a better location for Rosewood's hotel than the district …
Hotel One Room - Unique Room In Prague's Iconic TV Tower
Prague's Žižkov Television Tower is a unique example of high-tech architecture built in 1992. Its iconic but controversial design by Václav Aulický was further deepened by the appearance of "miminka," the crawling baby sculptures on its facade by the Czech artist David Černý in 2000. However, recent years have seen …
Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake - The World's First Gold Plated Hotel
This mesmerizingly bright building covered in 24 k gold is located in central Hanoi by the Giang Vo Lake. The glitter continues as you step inside the tower. Shiny marble surfaces reflect the hand-crafter golden doors, wall decorations, and ceilings. Luckily, the hotel's 342 guestrooms are surprisingly affordable. The luxurious …
Safari Lodge Adama Nazareth - Utopia In Ethiopia
Located approximately 100 kilometers from the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, the Safari Lodge Adama Nazareth has set itself apart as a luxury oasis. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, this resort hotel offers a peaceful and relaxing environment for both business and leisure travelers. …
House In The Clouds - Sky High Water Tower
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 …
Rotarius - B&B In A Medieval Tower In Italy
At the top of this medieval tower, you will find your dramatic bedroom. Have you seen how high the ceiling is? The candles, the stone walls, the exquisite hardwood furnishings, this is just sexy. And historical too. Sexy and historical – not too often, you get those two things together. …
Euromast - The Observatory Tower In Rotterdam Where Rooms Might Rock A Little
Your room is 367 feet (112 meters) high in the famous Euromast tower in Rotterdam. Decorated in elegant 60s style, the building is designed to bend slightly in strong winds, so you may even feel your room rocking slightly. The room reflects the era when the tower was built, the …
Motif Seattle - Avant-Garde Hotel With Huge Outdoor Patio
There are several hotel options in downtown Seattle, but few capture the city's true character and progressive culture. Positioned in the center of Seattle’s most famous destinations, Motif Seattle reflects the very heart of the city. The hotel's design was inspired by the local music and art scene, drawing upon …
Hotel Ještěd - Unique Futuristic Tower In The Czech Mountains
Situated in the northern mountains of the Czech Republic, Hotel Ještěd dominates the skyline of the Liberec region. Reaching an altitude of over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters), it has been a significant landmark and place of historical importance. The first monument was built at its summit in 1737, but today …
Hotel Brunelleschi - Living In A Restored Byzantine Tower
The Hotel Brunelleschi is another magnificent option for accommodations in Florence, Italy. The hotel is a restored Byzantine tower (the Torre La Pagliazza, a former prison) and Medieval Church with a scenic view of the legendary Florence Cathedral. The hotel prides itself on its ability to provide excellence in service …
Martello Tower - A Holiday In A Napoleonic Fortress
This Martello Tower was originally built by the British when they were threatened by the armies of Napoleon. It was part of a string of 29 fortresses that ran like a necklace around the British coast. Each was home to a garrison of 25 men – one can imagine the …
The Canopy Tower – Evil Empire Turned Bird Watchers Paradise
Implements of control and dominance never last long and here is an example. Originally a radar tower built by the US in order to exert strategic control of the Panama Canal and fight the bloody War on Drugs, the tower is now a place for families to watch birds and …
Appleton Water Tower – English Functionality And Elegance
This perfect example of Victorian engineering has been well preserved since it was built in 1871. Back in the 19th Century, the Prince of Wales got sick with Typhoid from drinking unclean water so the tower was commissioned to serve the Royal Sandringham Estate with clean water. The 60-foot tower …
Prendiparte Tower - 900-Year-Old Medieval Historical Monument
In the bloodbath of medieval Europe, ruling families had a lot to lose. Their serfs were vulnerable to attack from all sides. So they designed their villages around a central ruling tower - like the Prendiparte Tower which stands at 12 stories tall. Ruling families would each have a floor …