Traditional hotels have been built from locally sourced materials and long-established methods. Historic architectural heritages that are open to visitors. The list includes the oldest ryokan in Japan through rock-cut architecture in Turkey to thatched-roof buildings in the United Kingdom.
Traditional Hotels
Cappadocia Cave Suites - The Land Of The Fairy ChimneysCappadocia Cave  
Suites
Let’s go to the fairy chimneys where the cavemen used to live! No, this is not the beginning of your favorite bedtime story. I am talking about a place that really exists, and you can stay there, too… no fooling. Fairy Chimneys exist all over the world. They are sometimes …
Accommodation types: Cave   Traditional
Location: Goreme  Turkey  Middle East
Follonico - Romantic Tuscan Farmhouse GetawayFollonico  
Billed as a “four suite B&B,” the Follonico bears only a loose resemblance to the shabby seaside experience of the usual B&Bs found in Europe. It is run by a husband and wife team and is perfect for a quiet getaway in the Toscana countryside. Breakfast is served reassuringly late …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: Torrita di Siena  Italy  West Europe
Locanda Rosa Rosae - Magical Countryside Inn That Was Formerly A Water MillLocanda  
Rosa Rosae
The Locanda Rosa Rosae is a truly magical place nestled in the Venetian countryside. Surrounded by indescribable natural beauty, this bed and breakfast is a hidden gem waiting to welcome travelers. In a secluded locale between Treviso and Venice, this unique guesthouse is the embodiment of rustic charm. Originally built …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: San Bartolomeo  Italy  West Europe
Herangtunet Boutique Hotel - Fairytale Log House In The Norwegian WildernessHerangtunet  
Hotel
Nestled in Norway’s highest mountain range, the enchanting village of Heggenes is perched between two picturesque national parks. At an altitude of 500 meters, you will find the exclusive boutique hotel Herangtunet. This stunning estate seems as if it was taken from the pages of a fairytale. Set amid an …
Accommodation types: Design   Nature   Traditional
Location: Heggenes  Norway  West Europe
Berghaus Sulzfluh - Alpenhütte - Authentic Alpine Hut In SwitzerlandBerghaus Sulzfluh  
Alpenhütte
Sulzfluh Mountain Inn seems as if it came directly from a classic piece of literature; it is tucked into the end of a valley basin offering a magnificent view of the Swiss Alps, the mountain scenery of the Partnun Valley, and the community of Graubünden below. The hotel offers a …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Traditional
Location: St. Antönien  Switzerland  West Europe
Mustang Monument Resort - Western-Style Ranch Experience In Tipis And CottagesMustang Monument  
Resort
The Mustang Monument Eco Resort, just south of Wells, Nevada, offers a unique safari and adventure experience for all its patrons. Mustang Monument covers about 2350 square kilometers and prides itself on being eco-friendly and sustainable. All the private rooms, luxury teepees, and cottages at the Mustang Monument are tastefully …
Accommodation types: Tent   Traditional
Location: Wells  USA  North America
Houshi Onsen Chojukan - Traditional Japanese LifestyleHoushi  
Onsen
Located on the Houshi River in the Gunma Prefecture, the Houshi Onsen Chojukan is the epitome of a traditional ryokan where weary travelers can experience Japanese hospitality. Built in 1875 at the source of the hot spring, the Chojukan is a secluded mountain getaway that offers majestic views and an …
Accommodation types: Spa   Traditional
Location: Gunma  Japan  East Asia
Brocket Hall Melbourne Lodge - Exclusive Manor For Golf-LoversBrocket  
Hall
Brocket Hall is a beautiful exclusive use manor house in England that offers a wide variety of amenities and sporting activities for the active traveler. Set within 543 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with two 18-hole golf courses and traditional butler service, Brocket Hall provides a unique and luxurious stay. …
Accommodation types: Golf   Luxury   Traditional
Location: Hertfordshire  United Kingdom  West Europe
Le Farnatchi - Magical Riad In MarrakechLe Farnatchi  
In the heart of Marrakesh, Morocco, is the Riad Farnatchi Hotel. It houses nine luxurious suites furnished with locally sourced, handmade beds and draped in high-quality Egyptian cotton sheets. In addition, the rooms are fully loaded with all the modern amenities you could ever need. This 5-star boutique hotel also …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Traditional
Location: Marrakech  Morocco  Africa
Hoshi Ryokan - Second Oldest Hotel In The WorldHoshi  
Ryokan
Legend has it that the great Buddhist teacher, Taicho Daishi, saw a vision while traveling in the local area. In his vision, a great deity made it known to him that nearby was a hot spring flowing with marvelous waters that had the power to heal the souls of all …
Accommodation types: Traditional
Location: Awazumachi  Japan  East Asia
Storfjord Hotel - Traditional Scandi-Style Architecture With Sod (Grass!) RoofStorfjord  
Hotel
This hotel is a Lafta building. Lafta is an ancient way of building houses in Norway. Timber is dried for two years, specially cut and slotted into place like a magnificent jigsaw. Lambswool is used for insulation. The result is a cozy, environmentally friendly place to stay. And what a …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional
Location: Skodje  Norway  West Europe
White Deer San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge - A Chalet RevelationWhite Deer  
Mountain Lodge
This 16th Century farmhouse is situated in the region of South Tyrol and is owned by a couple big in the fashion industry so you can expect things to be elegant. The amazing renovation includes underfloor heating, selected antiques, and artworks. The seams of history are preserved in the design …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Nature   Traditional
Location: San Lorenzo di Sebato  Italy  West Europe
La Mamounia Marrakech - Luxurious Moroccan PalaceLa Mamounia  
Marrakech
The La Mamounia Marrakech is truly a luxurious hotel that has aged remarkably, even 90 years after its creation. The La Mamounia Park is covered in greenery and gives you 20 acres of garden backdrop with fruit trees, flowers, and even olive trees. Meanwhile, the in-house luxuries have won multiple …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Spa   Traditional
Location: Marrakech  Morocco  Africa
Monte Pacis - Lithuanian 17th-Century Monastery HotelMonte  
Pacis
The Monte Pacis in the Lithuanian town of Kaunas was founded in the Pažaislis monastery ensemble. It was built in the XVII century by GDL Chancellor Kristupas Zigmantas Pacas who called it the Mountain of Peace, which is the literal translation of "Monte Pacis". Today it serves as a four-star …
Accommodation types: Church   Traditional
Location: Kaunas  Lithuania  East Europe
Eremito Hotelito Del Alma - Soulful Experience In Rocky ItalyEremito  
Eremito has been called a traveler’s “soulful experience”, one that intentionally downplays modern luxury and instead spoils you with a peaceful and unique atmosphere. Visitors can expect monastery-like settings, with fixtures inspired by old monastic cells. It’s austere and yet highly meditative. Total peace awaits you, with no modern urban …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Nature   Traditional
Location: Parrano  Italy  West Europe
Hill Fort Kesroli - A Converted Rajasthani FortressHill Fort  
Kesroli
This 14th-century fort was built by the Yaduvanshi Rajputs who claim to be descendants of Lord Krishna – though they probably weren’t as good flutists. The fort has had many owners over the years - the Mughals, the Jats, the British, and, of course, today it is owned by Neemrana …
Accommodation types: Fort   Traditional
Location: Gurgaon  India  South Asia
Neemrana Fort-Palace - A Restored Indian FortressNeemrana  
Fort-Palace
Built in 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is located on a hill with brilliant views of the Indian countryside. It is a 55-room heritage resort covering six acres of land with multiple levels and palatial wings. Left to ruin for much of the 20th Century, it was restored in the 1990s …
Accommodation types: Fort   Palace   Traditional
Location: Neemrana  India  South Asia
Campbell's Cottage - The Heart Of SnowdoniaCampbell's  
Cottage
Snowdonia is a majestic and ancient land. Riddled with myth, this is where the great magician Merlin is said to have been born. Explore the cliffs and crags of Wales. Check out the mountain Cader Idris where, according to legend, if you spend a night on its misty summit you …
Accommodation types: Nature   Traditional   Train
Location: Maentwrog  United Kingdom  West Europe
Hampton Court Palace - Live Like Henry VIIIHampton Court  
Palace
Hampton Court is one of only two surviving palaces once owned by the legendary English king, Henry VIII. In fact, it was originally meant for the king’s favorite, Thomas Wolsey but he fell from grace and was executed. Since then the palace had been owned by the royal family although …
Accommodation types: Palace   Traditional
Location: London  England  West Europe
Riad Laaroussa - Your Moroccan Private Spa PalaceRiad  
Laaroussa
This 17th-century palace is located in Medina of Fez and is a prime spot for indulgence and exploration. Medina of Fez is the largest contiguous car-free urban zone in the world and has been occupied since 859AD. Its rich heritage has lead it to be called the “Athens of Africa”. …
Accommodation types: Palace   Traditional
Location: Fes  Morocco  Africa
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