32 Unique Theme Hotels and Resorts (CLUSTER)

Microsoft Entertainment Hotels - Hotel Sax Chicago Has Guest Zunes, Xboxes (GALLERY)

Hotel Sax Chicago is in the heart of downtown Chicago at Marina City. A great situation on the Chicago River close to North Michigan Avenue shopping, Loop theaters and all the wonderful River North hotspots.… [More]

Nightlife Fusion of Brazil and Japan - Sugarcane Opens in Las Vegas' Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casi (GALLERY)

On Friday, the Las Vegas Strip’s newest nightclub Sugarcane opened its doors inside the Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. Sugarcane blends Japanese and Brazilian themes for a truly unique club. Rather than… [More]

$1 Million Get-Aways - Emirates Palace Hotel (GALLERY)

Looking for an ultra luxury, all-inclusive getaway for the two of you? Maybe somewhere hot, sunny and super swanky? Perhaps the United Arab Emirates has the place for you. The Emirates Palace Hotel in… [More]

City of Wine Luxury Hotel - Marqués de Riscal Ciudad Del Vino (GALLERY)

The Marqués de Riscal is a well known wine. The 139 year old winery went on to produce even something more spectacular - the Marques de Riscal “City of Wine” - a one of a kind destination located… [More]

Sand Hotel - Actual Sandcastle Hotel, Also a PR Stunt (VIDEO)

Hats off to the peeps being the first ever sandcastle hotel / sand hotel.  The concept isn’t only a great idea, the execution is as well.  For example, your room includes its own flags. The world’s… [More]

Constantly Changing Museum Hotels - The Museumotel Utopia (GALLERY)

In the town of Râon-l'Etape, France, the Museumotel Utopia offers nine "love" bubble bungalows for your next vacation. All of the decoration is drawn from the decorative and stylistic heritage of the… [More]

Marketing to Rockstars - PUMA Rockstar Hotel and the Much Music Video Awards (REVIEW) (GALLERY)

This week, the Much Music Video awards swept Toronto, and Trend Hunter had a chance to rock it up at some of the star-studded festivities and promotional trends at the heavily sponsored pre/post party… [More]

Luxury Prison Hotels? - Sentenced to Alcratraz (VIDEO)

The U.S. National Park Service wants to add a luxury hotel to one of the world’s most famous islands: Alcatraz. Plans are to offer accommodations like the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. Alcatraz… [More]

Billboard Hotels (REVIEW) - Etienne Boulanger Pod Hotel in Berlin (GALLERY)

When I wrote about the now closed Berlin one-room billboard hotel in December 2007, I considered it more of an art project or experiment than a place people would actually sleep. In March 2008, however,… [More]

Chill Ice Hotel Villages - The Iglu-Dorf (VIDEO)

While most people wouldn’t be ready to move up north to an igloo, many are enthralled by the idea of staying in an Inuit-style igloo for a shorter period of time. There is something about unique vacation… [More]

New Luxury Hotel Series - Buddha-Bar Hotels & Resorts (GALLERY)

In December 2008, the world’s first Buddha-Bar Hotel will open its doors in Prague. Buddha-Bar Hotels & Resorts will be opening five-star luxury destinations in some of the world’s most loved vacation… [More]

Castle & Palace Hotels - Global Fairytale Escapes (GALLERY)

Le Prince Noir in les Baux de Provence, France is a B&B;resting inside the caves of a Mediterranean cliff. "This artist's house contains artworks, reflecting nearly a century of encounters and friendships,"… [More]

Hip, Healthy Boutique Hotels - Naumi Redefines Luxury (GALLERY)

Forget about only expecting in-room wireless and posh toiletries in the bath. To be up to today's standards, hotel rooms aren't complete without their own yoga mats and free organic teas, especially those… [More]

Designer Hotels - Versace Expands Luxury Resort Brand (GALLERY)

A few months ago Trend Hunter featured the Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast, Australia's most expensive hotel. Now Gianni Versace is building an opulent resort in India, and another in Dubai. The Versace… [More]

Clothing Optional Women's Resort - Pearl's Rainbow (GALLERY)

"Pearl's Rainbow is a clothing-optional resort for adult women – lesbians and gay-friendly straight women." Located in Key West, Florida, the inn has two swimming pools, two hot tubs, on-site massage,… [More]

World's Oddest Hotels - Treehouses, Volcanoes, Caves (GALLERY)

Forbes Traveler recently released a list of the oddest hotels in the world. Trendhunter has previously published articles on the Pitcher Inn and Winvian: 2 luxury hotels in Vermont and Connecticut, as… [More]

Luxury Fashion Hotels - Bvlgari Hotels Join Armani, Versace, Ralph Lauren and Miss Sixty

Bvlgari, Versace, Armin, Miss 60 and Ralph Lauren now each have their own boutique hotels. Most recently, Italy Fashion house Bvlgari opened two ULTRA luxury hotels. One in Milan and one in Bali. Immaculate… [More]

Asian Answer To Vegas - Macau Gaming Resort Hong Kong (VIDEO)

A small island outside of Hong Kong called Macau is quickly becoming the number one gaming resort area in the world. With revenues already surpassing Las Vegas, Macau is definitely destined to becoming… [More]

Santai Resort - Secluded Australian Luxury (GALLERY)

Secluded along the shore in the New Tweed Coast in northern New South Wales Australia lies the Santai Resort, Australia’s first five star Balinese style report. I recently reviewed this resort as an… [More]

High-Tech Hotels - The Marriott Woos Media Buffs

Going on vacation? Now you can take your techie toys to the hotel with you. Marriott Hotels have made it possible to turn your hotel room into your private media sanctuary with its new LCD screens. Listen… [More]

$2 / Night Hotels - Tune Hotels Offer Asia's First 'No Frills' Experience

Planning to go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a business trip or a Holiday? you may want to check out Tunehotels.com. The first of its kind in Asia, tune hotels offers a 'No frills' concept for customers,… [More]

Blueberry Lake Resort Review - Innovative Luxury in the Woods of Quebec (GALLERY)

Nestled in the heart of Quebec is an ultra luxury destination called Blueberry Lake Resort. Newly opened, Blueberry resort features a couple dozen 4 or 5 bedroom cabins scattered throughout a 200 acre… [More]

Love Hotels - The Hidden Fantasy Rooms of Japan

Studies have proven that the Japanese have the highest rate of depression and social stress brought by their corporate and straight-forward culture. But with their anime-like innovation, they brought… [More]

Hip Hotels For Kids - Ramada Resort Karon Beach Phuket

Although the trend for themed hotel is limited to boutique hotel, Ramada Resort Karon Beach Phuket has introduced the themed rooms for kids. This is a new concept of family vacations in Thailand. The resort… [More]

Meet Yourself at the Osho Meditation Resort (GALLERY)

Travel so far to be so close to you under a luxury environment doing the most simple things of this life, sing, play, dance and talk with yourself where everybody is friendly. "Welcome to this beautiful… [More]

Modern Castle Architecture - Devi Garh Resort is Luxurious and Imaginative (GALLERY)

Bringing the best of the past the DeviGarh give us the opportunity to reach a Luxury experience. The hotel features a blend of hip modern design with luxurious castle architecture. "Nestled in the Aravali… [More]

Caesars Pocono Resorts - In Room Champagne Glass Hot Tub (GALLERY)

Romantic Getaways for Valentine's day. This themed resorts are offering romance and luxury with heart shaped beds, pools and their famous champagne glass jacuzzis. " It’s the Month of Love at Caesars… [More]

Zero-Carbon Five-Star Resort

Architects in London will develop the world's first 'zero-carbon' five-star resort. They guaranteed that it will have no harmful environmental impact on the environment. Its 35 villas will be fully independent,… [More]

Wine Spa, Coffee Spa, Tea Spa, and Sake Spa - Yunessun Spa Resort (GALLERY)

At the Yunessun Spa Resort in Hakone, Japan, you can swim in one of 25 specialized pools, including Coffee, Tea, Wine or Sake! Yunessun describes their Red Wine Spa as, "A unique spa containing real red… [More]

Luxury Resorts for Bikers - Vintages New Mexico

By now, you're well aware that bikers are part of the affluent elite. According to Harley Davidson's investor site, the median income of a Harley owner is just over $80k US... Accordingly, it should come… [More]

Red Rock Station - The Las Vegas Resort Way Off the Strip

Setting itself apart from the rest of Las Vegas, Red Rock Station is located fifteen minutes west of the city in Red Rock Canyon. The billion dollar luxury resort features billion dollar views of the… [More]

Hilton Maldives Resort: World's First Undersea Restaurant

Looking for a romantic getaway and a once in a lifetime experience for dinner? How about an underwater restaurant? The Hilton Maldives Resort has opened the first undersee restaurant, which essentially… [More]

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