Top 10 most unusual hotels in the world meet the criteria that every corner tells a story and promises to bring adventures unlike any other.
On October 12, Canada's Travel Magazine announced a list of the 10 most unusual hotels in the world. The criteria for the experts' selection are not only based on shape and location, but also on the cultural value and experience of the hotels. These must be places where "every corner tells a story and promises adventures unlike anywhere else."
Inntel Amsterdam Zaandam, Netherlands
The 12-storey Inntel Amsterdam Zaandam hotel is painted in blue and green, paying homage to Monet's famous masterpiece The Blue House, which was completed in Zaandam in 1871.
The hotel is located in Zaandam, a short train ride from central Amsterdam. Rooms start at $211.
Address: Provinceeweg 102, 1506 MD Zaandam, province of North Netherlands. Photo: Kayak
Houshi Onsen, Japan
Houshi Onsen stands out as a wooden ryokan (Japanese-style inn) built in 1875 around a hot spring. This family-owned inn has maintained its heritage for seven generations. Stepping into the ryokan, especially the oldest rooms that still retain their original appearance, feels like stepping back in time. Rooms start at $600.
Address: Hoshi Hot Spring, Minakami Town.
Hotels in the top 10 are more than just lodging establishments. They are gateways to places where creativity and innovation converge to create unforgettable experiences. High or low room rates are not part of the selection criteria. Photo: Kayak
Palacio de Sal, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Palacio de Sal stands out as a masterpiece crafted almost entirely from salt. It is not only an architectural wonder but also offers visitors a luxurious experience in the vast Bolivian desert. The hotel has 30 rooms, simply decorated with wooden floors and stone bathrooms.
One of the most interesting experiences is to dine on lamb and llamas in the dining room, which has a view of the salt flats in the distance. "Guests will surely be captivated by the beauty of this remote destination," writes The Travel. Rooms start at over $260.
Address: Orillas del Salar de Uyuni, Uyuni
Costa Verde, Costa Rica
Hotel Costa Verde offers a stay “like no other” in Costa Rica, according to The Travel. The hotel is a repurposed 1960s Boeing 727 with teak interiors. The plane sits on a 50-foot-high stand, offering views of the jungle and ocean. Rooms start at $260.
Address: Km 5 road to Manuel Antonio National Park. Photo: Anthony johncoletti/Photosheter
Santos Express, South Africa
Spending the night at the Santos Express is like stepping back in time on a 1920s passenger train. This hotel, a converted old ship, is located a short distance from Santos Beach and offers a unique accommodation option in South Africa. Guests can enjoy swimming and whale watching during their stay. Rooms start at $23.
Address: located on Mossel Bay, Western Cape province. Photo: Kayak
Beaumont, England
At the five-star Beaumont Hotel in London, the dream of spending the night inside a sculpture is a reality. Tucked away in a quiet Mayfair square, the hotel offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city. “It’s a journey back in time to experience old-world luxury wrapped in the embrace of art,” writes The Travel. Rooms start at over $730.
Address: 8 Balderton Street, Brown Hart Gardens, London
Hotel G, Ireland
G Hotel is for those who like quirky luxury, according to The Travel. The reception area is all black, the carpet in the hallways is bright pink, and the walls are painted deep purple. This 5-star hotel is a fusion of futuristic and baroque style, with 101 rooms. Room rates start at $200.
Address: Wellpark, Galway. Photo: Luxury link
Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
The Icehotel in Lapland is one of the most famous ice hotels in the world, appearing only in winter and disappearing in summer every year. The hotel owners asked artists, architects and designers to get creative and create works of art for the hotel every winter.
The hotel is also one of the main places to see the Northern Lights in Sweden. The Icehotel is built with ice from a nearby glacier and uses 100% renewable energy. Therefore, the hotel is considered environmentally friendly. Room rates start at over $220.
Address: Marknadsvägen 63, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Norrbottens Lan. Photo: Kayak
La Balade des Gnomes, Durbuy, Belgium
La Balade des Gnomes in Durbuy is a hotel with 10 rooms, each designed with inspiration from fairy tales, as the hotel's motto is "everything you imagine is real". Wooden stools, starry skies and curved windows add to the enchanting beauty, providing a unique stay rooted in the world of imagination. Pictured is a room designed with inspiration from the story of "The Trojan Horse".
This has led to many guests saying they had strange experiences while staying here. Prices start at $230.
Address: Rue de Romeleu 20, Durbuy. Photo: La balade des gnomes
Book and Bed Tokyo, Japan
Book and Bed Tokyo is considered by travel experts to be a "paradise for book lovers" as it resembles an old bookstore more than a hotel. With 3,000 titles in Japanese and English, the hotel is the perfect place for those who like to travel alone and love reading. Guests can stay in a private reading room with a desk lamp, power outlet and bed. The rooms are small but cozy. In addition, the hotel has a public reading space, equipped with couches, wifi, free toiletries, and a cafe. Room rates from 35 USD.
Address: 27-5 1-Chome Kabukicho, Tokyo. Photo: Kayak
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