Stay Somewhere Truly Unusual
These extraordinary properties are a treat to witness. One would even say imagination defies gravity when it comes to the following accommodations. Prepared to have your mind blown?
The Liberty Hotel, Boston, USA
This hotel used to be the Charles Street Jail, which was built in 1851. It was designed by the architect Gridley James Fox Bryant and is known for its Gothic Revival style. It's also famous for housing some notorious inmates, including Malcolm X and Albert DeSalvo.
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The Liberty Hotel, Boston, USA (Cont.)
The jail was closed in 1990. After that, it underwent a great renovation and reopened as The Liberty Hotel in 2007, following a $150 million refurbishment. This place holds much of the historic structure, with a 16-story guest room addition built around the original design.
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Hotell Hackspett, Sweden
In Sweden, you will find the Hotell Hackspett, located in Vasaparken, the main park in Västerås. It's interesting and on this list because it is built 13 meters up in the branches of a huge oak tree. This structure was designed by the well-known artist: Mikael Genberg.
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Hotell Hackspett, Sweden (Cont.)
The hotel looks like a classic Swedish red cottage playfully hung up in a tree. It's actually suspended with strong wires to keep the tree safe. Oh, and no nails were used when it was being built. Guests literally had to access the hotel via a rope ladder.
Hotell Hackspett, Sweden (Cont.)
Moreover, a pulley system was used to deliver food and other items to guests. The 1998 hotel was closed in 2017 due to issues about its impact on the health of the host tree. Despite local protests against its removal, it remains in place but is not operational.
Magic Mountain Hotel, Chile
Magic Mountain Hotel, also known as Montaña Mágica Lodge, is a "magical" accommodation in the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve in southern Chile. The lodge features 13 rooms with rustic interiors, and each one is named after a local bird.
Magic Mountain Hotel, Chile (Cont.)
The hotel looks like a volcano, complete with a fake waterfall flowing down its sides. What adds to its beauty is the surrounding Valdivian eco-region, which is full of lush vegetation and diverse wildlife. Species like the Pudu deer are also found here.
Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve - Accommodation and Cuisine (Part 1) by RichardCrawford
Hang Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam
Crazy House, as it is also known, was initially built as a personal project. It later opened to the public in 1990 as a tourist attraction. This building has been listed by the Chinese People's Daily as one of the world's ten most bizarre buildings.
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Hang Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam (Cont.)
A Vietnamese architect, Đặng Việt Nga, designed this beauty. Due to its free-form design and lack of straight lines, the hotel has been compared to the works of Antoni Gaudí. The Hang Nga Guesthouse has ten themed rooms named after an animal representing different nationalities.
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Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho, USA
This inn has two bedrooms that can fit up to four guests. You walk in through the dog's belly and can chill out in a comfy loft located in the dog's head. Quite obviously, Dog Bark Park Inn allows guests to get their pets along (but with an extra fee).
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Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho, USA (Cont.)
Talking about the famous structure, it is shaped like a giant beagle. This is affectionately known as "Sweet Willy". The hotel rightly stands as a landmark along Highway 95 in Cottonwood and is recognized as the world's largest beagle-shaped building.
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Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho, USA (Cont.)
Dog Bark Park Inn was created by two chainsaw artists, namely Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin. The place first opened in August 2003. BTW, the pair also runs a gallery and gift shop where their wooden carvings with dog themes are on display.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland
The resort is well-known for its glass igloos, which let guests enjoy the Northern Lights and starry nights from their beds. Apart from the igloos, they also have traditional log cabins called Kelo-Glass Igloos. These igloos have wooden interiors with glass roofs.
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland (Cont.)
Kakslauttanen is around 31 kilometers from Ivalo Airport, surrounded by untouched wilderness. Here, you can experience a wide range of activities, such as husky safaris, reindeer sledding, snowmobile excursions, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing.
I Stayed In A Glass Igloo In The Arctic Circle by Safiya Nygaard
Crane Hotel Faralda, Netherlands
The hotel is set up in an old industrial crane that is about 50 meters (roughly 164 feet) tall. It features three exclusive suites at the top. Basically, there are three themed luxury suites: the secret suite, the mystique suite, and the free spirit suite.
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Crane Hotel Faralda, Netherlands (Cont.)
The last suite contains Jugendstil elements combined with contemporary art. Also, guests can access their suites via two elevators. In 2016, the hotel received the prestigious Pieter van Vollenhoven Award for Restoration, mainly for its renovation and preservation of the structure.
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Hotel Of Ice, Romania
Hotel of Ice is situated at an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,600 feet approx.) above sea level, near Bâlea Lake. You might not know, but this hotel freezes over each winter, providing the ice used for construction. It has 13 rooms in all and four igloos outside.
I slept In the romanian Ice Hotel by Romaniac
Hotel Of Ice, Romania (Cont.)
What's different is that each year, the hotel is rebuilt from scratch using blocks of ice cut from Bâlea Lake. The construction usually begins in November and takes about 20 days to complete. The hotel then officially opens on Christmas Day, that is, December 25.
I slept In the romanian Ice Hotel by Romaniac
Hotel Of Ice, Romania (Cont.)
Another interesting thing about the hotel is that it has an ice restaurant, where you can dig into a four-course meal served on ice plates. The menu serves traditional Romanian dishes, while your drinks will be served in ice glasses at the Sub Zero Ice Bar.
THE AMAZING ICE HOTEL IN BALEA LAKE, ROMANIA by Oana Demian
Das Park Hotel, Austria
This one is situated along the banks of the Danube River and is around 0.6 miles from the center of Linz. Das Park Hotel is said to be constructed from repurposed concrete sewer pipes. But remember, the hotel fully operates on a self-service basis.
SLEEPING IN A SEWAGE PIPE!? - A night the craziest hotel in Austria! By Mike Younikly
Das Park Hotel, Austria (Cont.)
This means that guests are responsible for their own bedding and toiletries. There are no traditional hotel services such as daily housekeeping or room service. The hotel promotes eco-friendly practices by recycling materials that would otherwise contribute to landfill waste.
SLEEPING IN A SEWAGE PIPE!? - A night the craziest hotel in Austria! By Mike Younikly
The Ice Hotel, Sweden
Here comes the world's first hotel made entirely of ice and snow. The Icehotel is located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, and was first opened in the year 1989. Each year, it is rebuilt from scratch using ice blocks harvested from the Torne River.
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The Ice Hotel, Sweden (Cont.)
Artists worldwide are invited to design and create the hotel's rooms and sculptures. The building process starts around mid-November when temperatures drop sufficiently for snow-making operations. Also, the hotel is constructed using a mixture of snow and ice.
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The Ice Hotel, Sweden (Cont.)
This is known as "snice". Snice consists of about 30,000 cubic meters of snow and approximately 1,000 tonnes of ice yearly. The Icehotel displays around 120 rooms, divided into approximately 55 cold rooms (made entirely of ice), and the rest are warm rooms.
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Jumbo Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
Jumbo Stay was officially launched on January 15, 2009, as the world's first hostel built inside a real airplane. It is interestingly housed within a decommissioned Boeing 747-200 aircraft. This place provides a total of 33 rooms with 76 beds.
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Jumbo Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden (Cont.)
There is a luxurious room known as the cockpit suite, which is (obviously) located in… the airplane's cockpit. Similarly, the Black Box Suite is located at the aircraft's rear for added privacy. The Boeing 747-212B aircraft was manufactured in 1976 and originally operated by Singapore Airlines.
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Jumbo Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden (Cont.)
In 2006, Oscar Diös learned about the retired Boeing 747 available for sale at Arlanda Airport. He took that opportunity and purchased the aircraft. After that, in December 2007, the municipality of Sigtuna granted Diös a building permit to establish Jumbo Stay at the airport.
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Kokopelli's Cave, New Mexico, USA
The cave is about 1,650 to 1,750 square feet and includes a master bedroom, a kitchen, a dining area, a den, and even a replica of a Native American kiva. Kokopelli's Cave is situated approximately 280 feet above the La Plata River Valley and 70 feet below the surface.
Cuddly Kokopelli Cave is a Farmington B&B Staple by Farmington Local News
Kokopelli's Cave, New Mexico, USA (Cont.)
Bruce Black, a retired Rear Admiral and geologist, dug out the cave in the '80s. It started as an office plan but was inspired by American Indian architecture and Anasazi homes. After a lot of work, it finally opened its doors as a bed-and-breakfast in 1997.
Cuddly Kokopelli Cave is a Farmington B&B Staple by Farmington Local News
Kokopelli's Cave, New Mexico, USA (Cont.)
The excavation involved blasting through a 60-million-year-old sandstone cliff that created an underground dwelling. Guests are said to check in at the manager's house in Farmington before following a guide to the cave. They then go down hand-hewn stairs carved into the cliff.
Cuddly Kokopelli Cave is a Farmington B&B Staple by Farmington Local News
Bjorli Snow Hotel, Norway
Bjorli is famous for its ski resort, which has 11 slopes catering to different skill levels and over 81 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails. You will also get plenty of chances to snowboard and do other winter sports. Nearby attractions include the Bjorli Ski Center.
Peder Istad om Snøhotellet på Bjorli by ClassicNorway
Bjorli Snow Hotel, Norway (Cont.)
It is stated that inside the snow hotel, the temperatures can go from -2°C to -5°C (around 28°F to 23°F). Bjorli Snow Hotel is situated in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, between Dombås and Åndalsnes, making it one of Norway's most snow-reliable areas.
Peder Istad om Snøhotellet på Bjorli by ClassicNorway
Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, China
Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring is also called the "Horseshoe Hotel". This is because the building has a horseshoe shape, created by architect Ma Yansong from MAD Architects. It is positioned on the shores of Lake Tai, between Nanjing and Shanghai, giving some stunning views.
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Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, China (Cont.)
The resort also provides 16 meeting spaces equipped with modern technology for conferences and events. Upon its completion in 2013, the hotel achieved notable recognition, especially the third place in the Emporis Skyscraper Awards for its exceptional design.
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Giraffe Manor, Kenya
Built in 1932 by Sir David Duncan, this manor was inspired by a Scottish hunting lodge. It turned into a hotel in 1984 after Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville bought it and gave it a makeover. They also started the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW).
Giraffe Manor, Kenya (Cont.)
This program aimed to help with giraffe conservation. Giraffe Manor is located in the Lang'ata neighborhood of Nairobi, within 12 acres of private land and surrounded by 140 acres of indigenous forest. Inside, there are around 12 individually decorated rooms.
Giraffe Manor, Kenya (Cont.)
Giraffes may join you at breakfast as they poke their heads in, looking for treats. You might also spot the friendly Rothschild giraffes roaming the grounds. The Giraffe Center runs a breeding program for them, increasing their population to over 1,000.
Yunak Evleri Hotel, Cappadocia, Turkey
Evleri is situated in Ürgüp, Cappadocia, a region known for its geological formations and historical depth. The hotel is made up of cave rooms that date back to the 5th century. With some traditional furnishings and antique decor, there are around 120 rooms here.
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Capsule Value Kanda, Tokyo, Japan
Did you know that this hotel is designed primarily for male guests? It features capsule-style rooms that are compact and efficient. Each capsule comes with basic amenities. The hotel has 100 capsules, each with a TV, alarm clock, and free Wi-Fi.
5 Cheap Capsule Hotels in Tokyo - Japan by Love Tours
Capsule Value Kanda, Tokyo, Japan (Cont.)
Capsule Value Kanda is based in the Chiyoda area of Tokyo, so it's easy to reach spots like the Imperial Palace and Akihabara. The place is about 450 meters from Kanda Station and close to several subway lines. The Tokyo National Museum is only 3.2 km away.
5 Cheap Capsule Hotels in Tokyo - Japan by Love Tours
Book And Bed, Tokyo
Book and Bed Tokyo is like a little bookshop where you can crash for the night surrounded by tons of books. The setup has these nice sleeping pods tucked into the bookshelves, so you can relax in a literary vibe while catching some Z's.
Capsule hotel in a Japanese bookstore 🏨😄 BOOK AND BED by Omotenashi Japan Travel
Book And Bed, Tokyo (Cont.)
The first Book and Bed Tokyo opened in November 2015 in Ikebukuro, and since then, they've opened more spots in areas like Shinjuku, Kyoto, and Shinsaibashi (Osaka). The sleeping spaces offered are Single, Comfort Single, Double, and Superior Rooms.
Capsule hotel in a Japanese bookstore 🏨😄 BOOK AND BED by Omotenashi Japan Travel
Palacio De Sal, Bolivia
Translating to "Palace of Salt," this hotel is on the edge of Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat in Bolivia. It is placed approximately 25 km from the town of Uyuni, at an altitude of about 3,656 meters above sea level.
Tour Uyuni Hotel - Palacio De Sal by Passport_Ced
Palacio De Sal, Bolivia (Cont.)
Can you imagine? The hotel was built using around 1 million salt blocks sourced directly from Salar de Uyuni. Every part of the hotel, including walls, ceilings, and furniture, was made from salt. A new hotel was then constructed in 2007 to comply with environmental regulations.
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