The top 2015 hip hotel trends reveal that guests are increasingly looking for accommodations that offer more than just a place to rest their head. Instead of providing guests with basic amenities, many hotels are trying to create immersive travel experiences.
Unlike hotels of the past, modern accommodations now cater to niche travel demographics. This can include anyone from older travelers who are interested in staying in historic buildings to eco-conscious guests who prioritize sustainable travel. Indeed, the top 2015 hip hotel trends demonstrate that there are accommodations available for each and every kind of traveler.
The rise of niche travel has also expanded the conventional understanding of travel destinations. While hotels were traditionally limited to beachfronts and city centers, accommodations are increasingly popping up in new and exotic locals. For instance, there are hotels located in the middle of the ocean, on the side of mountainous cliffs and even underwater.
For more information about hip hotel trends, turn to Trend Hunter's 2016 Trend Report.
Top 100 Hip Hotel Trends of 2015
From Scenic Desert Resorts to Transparent Mountainside Pods:
Katherine Pendrill — Jan 24, 2016 — World
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Transparent Mountainside Pods
These Peruvian Hotel Pods are Attached to the Side of a Rocky Cliff
99
Luxurious Hotel Aricrafts
The Four Seasons Private Jet is Taking Hospitality to New Heights
98
Cleverly Compact Lofts
The Zoku Hotel is Rife with Creative Hidden Features for Small Spaces
97
Continental Boutique Hotels
The Hoxton Hotel Amsterdam Offers Stunning Canalside Lodging
96
Vibrant Upscale Hostels
The Generator Paris Hostel Boasts Private Balconies and Hammocks
95
Airport Pod Hotels
These 'Napcab' Napping Pods Provide On-the-Go Accommodation for Travelers
94
Energetic Downtown Hostels
This Rio Hostel is a Vibrant Window into Brazil's Capital City
93
Millennial Hostel Hotels
The CityHub Offers a Connected Stay for Travellers on a Budget
92
Quirky Beer Hotels
The Dogfish Inn is a Charming Beer Tourist Attraction in Delaware
91
Business-Class Capsule Hotels
This Tokyo Hotel Offers Luxury Pods for Business Travelers
90
Ultramodern Industrial Hotels
The Latest Outpost from Puro Hotels is Located in Gdansk
89
Understated Luxury Hotels
Each Room at the Boro Hotel Boasts Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
88
Homey Farmhouse Hotels
The Goldkind Hotel Was Converted from an Old Dilapidating Farmhouse
87
Contemporary Boutique Lodgings
This Chic Sydney Hotel is the Latest Project from Loh Lik Peng
86
Boutique-Inspired Hotel Chains
Holiday Inn Express Boasts a Hip Redesign
85
Golden Five-Star Resorts
This Fez Hotel is a Luxurious Blend of Traditional and Modern Styles
84
Secluded Luxury Hotels
The 'VIVOOD Landscape Hotel' Has Rooms Spread Out Across the Land
83
Feudal Mountainside Lodgings
This Palatial Puglia Guesthouse Has Views of Ancient Olive Groves
82
Cosmopolitan Luxury Hotels
The Belgraves Thompson Hotel in London is Sophisticated Hospitality
81
Floating Army Hotels
This 134-Year-Old British Sea Fort is Now a Full Fledged Luxury Hotel
80
Luxury Fashion Label Spas
The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Hosts the First Dior Spa in Asia
79
Localized Luxury Hotels
'Akyra Manor' is a Luxury Hotel in Thailand Surrounded by Natural Beauty
78
Luxury Modular Villas
This Coastal Living Concept Features a Series of Luxurious Floating Villas
77
Floating Holiday Homes
This Resort in Rural Thailand Features Floating Homes with a Rooftop Lounge
76
Single-Room Design Hotels
The Droog Bedroom is Surprisingly the Only Room at the Droog Hotel
75
Luxurious Homespun Accommodations
This Chic Belgian Bed and Breakfast Has All the Comforts of Home
74
Seaside Holiday Huts
These Vacation Huts are Built on an Island in Northern Norway
73
Multi-Sensory Hotel Designs
This New Mexico City Hotel is an Amalgamation of Several Concepts
72
Luxurious Camping Hotels
Jerome Borazio's 'St. Jerome's: The Hotel' Makes Camping More Glamorous
71
Open Air Hotel Rooms
This Hotel Suite Features a Retractable Roof That Opens Up to the Sky
70
Interlocking Treehouse Hotels
This Hip Japanese Hotel is Located in an Ancient Camphor Tree
69
Rooftop Hotel Pods
These Hotel Micro Dwellings Perch On Top of Dutch Urban Structures
68
Charming Urban Accommodations
The Grand Pigalle Hotel Brings Stylish Lodgings to the Neighborhood
67
Exotically Urban Accommodations
Loke Thye Kee Residences is a Boutique Hotel in Penang, Malaysia
66
Carbon Neutral Travel Sites
Eco Travel Agency GreenHotelWorld Offsets CO2 Emissions for Free
65
Geometric Beachside Resorts
This Resort in Thailand is Constructed on a Hill Leading to the Water
64
Palatial Canalside Hotels
The New W Amsterdam Brings Five-Star Accommodations to Centrum
63
Elevated Timber Cabins
These Hillside Cabins Provide Individual Lodgings for the Awasi Hotel
62
Grand Chocolate-Inspired Hotels
The Kameha Grand Zurich Hotel Features a Sweet Interior
61
Floating Swiss Hotels
This Stunning Lakeside Hotel is Built on Stilts
60
Serene Bird's Nest Hotels
This German Robin's Nest Hotel is Suspended in the Trees and Wi-Fi-Free
59
Eco Travel Cabins
Bolivia's 'Ecolodge Del Lago' Offers Sustainable Travel Lodging
58
Rural Geothermal Retreats
This Chinese Spa Resort Boasts Natural Hot Springs and Mountain Views
57
Intimate Luxury Hotels
Hotel Bachaumont is a Stunning New 49-Room Parisian Hotel
56
Adventure-Capturing Campaigns
Marriott Lends Out GoPro Travel Cameras for Guests to Try
55
Hybrid Bookstore Hotels
Book and Bed Tokyo Introduces a New Play on 'B&B' Accomodations
54
Romantic Clubhouse Interiors
The Recently Opened Soho House Istanbul Considers Historical Context
53
Towering Quartz Accommodations
Amethyst Hotel is a Mountainous Manifestation of a Precious Stone
52
Holiday Hotel Experiences
This Harrods London Christmas Package Includes VIP Present-Shopping
51
Cooling Hotel Infastructures
The Galway Hotel Paris Has a Modern Design Focused on Natural Light
50
Scenic Desert Resorts
This Luxury Resort Blends an Elegant Accommodation and Desert Views
49
App-Connected Hotel Rooms
The 'Cityhub Hotel' Lets You Control Room Functions Through an App
48
Cannabis Ranch Resorts
CannaCamp is an All-Inclusive Pot Ranch Located in Colorado
47
Retrofitted Hotel Lobbies
The Old Mill Hotel Belgrade Sits Within a Newly Transformed Building
46
Romantic Subaquatic Dining
The Per Aquum Niyama Maldives Underwater Restaurant has Stunning Views
45
Overnight Arena Accommodations
Airbnb's 'Night At' Contest Will Reward Lucky Toronto Sports Fans
44
Pristine Minimalist Hotels
The Miss Clara Hotel in Stockholm is Housed in an Art Nouveau Building
43
Digital Detox Programs
Myhotels Bloomsbury Offers a Way for Guests to Disconnect & De-Stress
42
Suspended Cable Car Accommodations
This Airbnb Cable Car is the Ultimate Luxury Experience
41
Converted Bank Vault Hotels
This Contemporary Hotel is Built Inside a Former KAS Bank
40
Exclusive Tree Hotels
This Swedish Hotel Lets Guests Sleep Amongst the Trees
39
Palatial Boutique Hotels
This Cordoba Hotel is Designed to Appear Perpetually Unfinished
38
Promotional Floating Accommodations
The Airbnb Floating House Can Be Won for a Single Night
37
Rural Vinyard Hotels
The Torre De Palma Wine Hotel Received an Extension and Upgrade
36
Art Exhibit Hotels
Each of the Rooms at the 'Hotel No Hotel' are Different Than the Next
35
Homey Boutique Hotels
The ROOST Apartment Hotel is a Place People Will Never Want to Leave
34
Matchmaking Travel Packages
Swipe Right is a Romantic W Hotel Package to Connect Singles
33
Historic Chateau Hotels
The Palace of Versailles is Adding Hotel Accommodation for Tourists
32
Historic Building Hostels
The Backstay Hostel in Ghent is Located in a Stunning Art Deco Building
31
Gothic Nightclub Accommodations
The Recently Opened Les Bains Paris in an Iconic Former Club
30
Silent Meditation Retreats
Silent Stay Gives Guests a Beautiful Setting Surrounded by Nature
29
Experiential Bookstore Vacations
The Open Book Airbnb Lets You Stay and Work at a Bookstore
28
Sleep-Only Hotels
Ninehours in Japan Lets People Pay Just for the Time They Need to Rest
27
Refurbished Avian Accommodations
This Converted Helicopter is Apart of a New England Resort
26
Toy-Themed Accommodations
The LEGOLAND Hotel Winter Haven is Perfect for Family Getaways
25
Hotel Wardrobe Services
W London's 'Walk Out Wardrobe' Service Offers Luggage-Free Traveling
24
Personalized Hotel Room Bookings
This Hotel Allows Guests to Configure Their Room
23
Robot-Run Hotels
This Bizarre Japanese Hotel is Run by Robots and Other Machines
22
Upscale Courtyard House Hotels
The Temple House Hotel is a Luxury Hotel in Chengdu
21
Converted Fortress Hotels
No Man’s Land Fort in England Now Boasts Luxury Accommodations
20
Discount Hybrid Hotels
The 'Freehand Chicago' is a Hybrid Hotel and Hostel Built for All Travelers
19
Intergalactic Hotel Experiences
Guests at this Hotel Can Sleep in Zero Gravity Environments
18
In-Suite Fashion Bars
Pimkie International Converges the Mini Bar Concept with Clothing
17
Infinity Symbol-Shaped Hotels
This PyeongChang Resort Takes the Shape of a Figure-Eight
16
Hostel Cocktail Parties
La Maison Cointreau Provides a Night of Upscale Entertainment
15
Central Station Boutique Hotels
A Revitalized Denver Union Station Features a Luxurious Hotel
14
Luxury Stadium Suites
Airbnb is Giving Away a Stay in the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grandstand
13
Tiny Historic Hotels
The Bay C Boutique Hotel in Turkey Has a Total of 17 Rooms
12
Free Accommodation Platforms
Home Swapping App NightSwapping Takes Money Out of the Equation
11
Eco East Coast Hostels
The Deer Isle Hostel Features a Main House Inspired by 17th Century Design
10
Whimsical Disney Resorts
The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel Boasts Character-Themed Suites
9
Wine-Themed Hotels
The Lodge at Columbia Point in Washington State Will Be Wine-Centric
8
Sustainable Luxury Villas
This Turkish Resort Combines Sustainability with Luxury Lodging
7
Hotel Phone Apps
Virgin's First Hotel Launches with Lucy, a Personal Comfort App
6
E-Retailer Travel Sites
Amazon Destinations is the Latest Project from the Online Marketplace
5
Converted Lighthouse Hotels
This Private Hotel is Housed Inside Iceland's Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
4
Hedge Maze Competitions
Hotel from the ‘The Shining’ Announces a Creepy Maze Contest
3
Literary Lodging Programs
The Ace Hotel Writers-in-Residence Program is a Treat for Guests
2
Regional Rental Platforms
CanadaStays is the Largest Vacation Rental Site in Canada
1
Streaming Television Accommodations
Marriott Hotel Introduces Netflix, Hulu and Pandora
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Contemporary Rustic Homes
This Secluded Wildnerness Home Features Touches of Modern Design
Mobile Vacation Homes
Hristina Hristova's Mini Vacation Home is a Small House on Wheels
Comfortable Luxury Cars
BMW's 2016 '7 Series' is the Brand's Most Technologically Advanced Car
Panoramic Japanese Farmhouses
This Cozy Cottage Takes Advantage of the Surrounding Elements
Camouflaged Hunting Cabins
This Miniature Hunting Lodge is Integrated into the Natural Landscape
Shire-Inspired Accommodations
This Treehouse by Gordon Mack Embodies the Lord of the Rings Films
Airport Pod Hotels
These 'Napcab' Napping Pods Provide On-the-Go Accommodation for Travelers
Homey Farmhouse Hotels
The Goldkind Hotel Was Converted from an Old Dilapidating Farmhouse
Pop-Up Christmas Cards
Nalacards Surprises with Intricate 3D Sculptures and Beautiful Handwriting
Single-Table Restaurants
The Pop-Up UNA Restaurant Contains One Table That Seats 12 Guests
Contemporary Boutique Lodgings
This Chic Sydney Hotel is the Latest Project from Loh Lik Peng
Floating Housing Units
These Amphibious Abodes Aim to Solve the Housing Crisis in London
Secluded Luxury Hotels
The 'VIVOOD Landscape Hotel' Has Rooms Spread Out Across the Land
Cartoonishly Stacked Houses
Michael Kovac Designs an Eye-Catching Home in Santa Monica
Nomadic Water Shelters
This Portable Floating Shelter Can Easily Be Towed with a Bicycle
Music-Themed Luxury Hotels
This European Boutique Hotel Provides a Special Tailored Experience
3D-Printed Hotel Suites
This Commerical Building Was Designed Using 3D Printing Technology
Future Festival Day 2
Team-Based Workshops and Toronto-Wide Trend Safaris
Single-Room Design Hotels
The Droog Bedroom is Surprisingly the Only Room at the Droog Hotel
Prefabricated Floating Houses
These Custom Homes Can Be Shipped to Almost Anywhere in the World
Emoji Hotel Services
'Text It Get It' by Aloft Hotels Lets You Text the Front Desk
Open Air Hotel Rooms
This Hotel Suite Features a Retractable Roof That Opens Up to the Sky
Modernized Jungle Retreats
This Secluded Tropical Vacation Home Boasts High-End Modern Features
Horror Mansion Museums
The Stanley Hotel from 'The Shining' is Becoming a Scary Interactive Museum
Two-Storey Compact Cabins
This Rustically Modern Treehouse was Designed to Aid Writers Block
Personalized Diamond Ornaments
This Christmas Snow Globe Uses Real Jewels and a 3D Family Portrait
Beacon-Guided City Walks
Amsterdam's Beacon Mile Directs Tourists to Points of Interest
Extravagant Shower Systems
This Luxury Shower Features a Handcrafted Table for Extra Leisure
Urban Oasis Hotels
The Florida Ritz-Carlton Offers a Tropical Getaway in the Midst of the City
Rental Yacht Accommodations
This Luxury Yacht is Being Offered to Airbnb Travelers in Hong Kong
Sporty Locker Room Lookbooks
BOYPLAIN's Latest Catalog Highlights Vibrant and Comfy Staples
Mountainside Eco Resorts
The 'Yun House' is an Eco Resort Along the Li River in China
Serene Hotel Structures
This Minimalist Hotel Encourages Complete Rest and Relaxation
Fitness Hotel Initiatives
Element Hotels and Fitbit Teamed Up for a Virtual World Tour
Beer Glass Guides
This Infographic Shows the Proper Glassware Paired with the Correct Brews
Hyper-Relevant Pop-Up Bars
PAND10 is an Amsterdam Bar That Will Close After 10,000 Beers
Palatial Canalside Hotels
The New W Amsterdam Brings Five-Star Accommodations to Centrum
Elevated Timber Cabins
These Hillside Cabins Provide Individual Lodgings for the Awasi Hotel
Solar-Powered Luxury Hotels
The Finolhu Villas Are Located On An Exclusive Island In the Maldives
Grand Chocolate-Inspired Hotels
The Kameha Grand Zurich Hotel Features a Sweet Interior
Festive Sneaker Designs
These Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes are Themed to Look Like Candy Canes
Intimate Luxury Hotels
Hotel Bachaumont is a Stunning New 49-Room Parisian Hotel
Boozy Christmas Calendars
This Advent Calendar Design Offers a New Sample of Alcohol for Each Day
Breakfast Emoji Keyboards
Holiday Inn Express Turns Morning Meal Items into a Visual Language
Holiday Hotel Experiences
This Harrods London Christmas Package Includes VIP Present-Shopping
Luxury Urban Pet Hotels
The D Pets Hotel Ensures Your Furry Friend Has a Quality Stay
Urbanized Spa Cabins
The Urban Therme is an Outdoor Spa Cabin with a View of Chicago's Skyline
Scandalous Anthropomorphic Hotels
This German Hotel Looks Like a Couple in a Compromising Position
Stick-Inspired Skyscrapers
The Goldin Finance 117 Tower Resembles a Walking Stick
Flood-Fighting Villas
The 'Watervilla' is a Luxurious Floating Home Built to Buffer Heavy Rain
Exclusive Tree Hotels
This Swedish Hotel Lets Guests Sleep Amongst the Trees
Palatial Boutique Hotels
This Cordoba Hotel is Designed to Appear Perpetually Unfinished
Parisian Floating Hotels
This Hotel on Water Will Be Towed into Place Next to the Notre-Dame
Professional Wood Sommeliers
NYC's Royalton Hotel Has a Fireplace Program with a Wood Sommelier
Cozy Timber Hideaways
This Set of Twin Cabins is Small and Enclosed to Ensure Privacy
Atmospheric Couture Pop-Ups
The Fendi Pop-Up at Harrods Imitates the Brand's New Headquarters
Art Exhibit Hotels
Each of the Rooms at the 'Hotel No Hotel' are Different Than the Next
Private Business Traveler Abodes
The Airbnb Business Travel Program Provides Private Accomodations
Luxury Dorm Rooms
This Hong Kong Building Provides Luxe Private Student Housing
Historic Chateau Hotels
The Palace of Versailles is Adding Hotel Accommodation for Tourists
Canadian Hockey Sneakers
The Nike Montreal Canadiens Shoes are Making Waves with Hockey Lovers
Residential Charging Stations
Tesla Motors and Airbnb Team Up to Provide Eco Roadtrip Solutions
Historic Hotel Restorations
Israel's Jaffa Convent and Hospital Will Be the Nation's First W Hotel
Stoic Vacation Cabins
The 'Moonlight Cabin' Focuses on Spatial Efficiency
Secluded Vacation Chalets
This Holiday Home Overlooks a Tea Plantation
Ritzy Hotel Caviar Lounges
Hong Kong's Ritz-Carlton Added a Luxurious Seven-Person Caviar Bar
Eco-Friendly Floating Hotels
The OFF Paris Seine Hotel Will Be Built Using Recyclable Materials
Cinematic Set-Inspired Spaces
North Korean Interiors Shows Spaces Similar to Wes Anderson Films
Farmhouse Art Galleries
This Old Farmhouse Has a Traditional Stone Wall Exterior
Hybrid Hotel Hospitals
The Patient Hotel is a Concept That Provides Hotel-Like Stays for Patients
Keyless Check-In Systems
This New Hilton System Lets Members Check In With Their Smartphones
Student-Inspired Hotels
Amsterdam's 'Student Hotel' Exemplifies the Youth-Based Travel Market
Cordless Outdoor Ornaments
These Traditional Christmas Baubles Light Up Exteriors With No Wires
DIY Luxe Body Wraps
This Homemade Body Mask Brings the Spa Experience to Your Home
Hotelier Chain Apps
The Marriott Mobile App Makes It Easier to Access Hotel Services
Silicon Valley Campuses
Apple's 'Central and Wolfe' Campus Will Offer Space For 3,000 Employees
Design-Focused Couples Resorts
This Thailand Resort Was Designed to Give Off a Romantic Atmosphere
Longform Digital Travel Magazines
Beyond is the New Digital Installment of the St Regis Magazine
Split Hospitality Programs
Hyatt and Onefinestay Developed a Unique Travel Sharing Partnership
Sand Castle Hotels
This Dutch Sand Hotel was Created as an Entry in a Sand Castle Contest
Historical Winery Hotels
The Monverde Hotel in Portugal Invites Visitors to Enjoy the Land's Wine
Limited Inventory Bookstores
This Niche Bookstore Only Stocks One Title at a Time
Cage-Like Store Interiors
This Flagship Store Features a Continuous Clothing Rail Throughout
Luxe Art Nouveau Spas
Vancouver's Life Luxe Spa Boasts a Clean, Ultramodern Aesthetic
Familial Hotel Slumber Parties
The Mark Hotel in New York Offers a Sleepover Service for Families
Room Service Vinyl Menus
The W London Offers a Curated Selection of Vinyl Delivered to Rooms
Artificial Rainforest Hotels
The Rosemont Hotel Boasts An Artificial Rainforest and Beach
Convenient Hotel Apps
The Accor Hotels App Allows For Easy Access to Hotel Information
Spontaneous Travel Subscriptions
Trveler Plans Surprise Vacations for Members Every 90 Days
Solar-Powered Hotels
Sweden's Icehotel Site Will Be Adorned With a Solar-Powered Hotel
Elongated Modern Farmhouses
'Fonte Boa' Overlooks a Vineyard and Olive Grove in Portugal
Luxury Hotel VR Tours
The Shangri-La Hotels Now Offer Immersive VR Tours to Attract Travelers
Isolated Crying Rooms
This Hotel Offers Specific Rooms for Teary Guests to Release Their Emotions
Neighborhood-Testing Sweepstakes
The Airbnb Try Before You Buy Campaign is For Future Home Buyers
Luxury Hotel-Booking Platforms
This Service Allows Customers to Book Exclusive Hotel Suites
Table-Dangling Walls
Samara Golden Created an Upside-Down Room with Tables Glued to the Walls
Homeless Bus Shelters
This London Charity Gives Out Tickets For Homeless Youth to Sleep on Transit
Personalized Photography Services
Fairmont and Flytographer Take Pictures of Your Vacation for You
High-Rise Networking Platforms
'Tenant King' Helps Neighbors Create Community-Based Networks
Whimsical Communal Hotels
This Hotel Offers a Child-Like Vacation Stay for Adults
Renter Tattletale Services
Building Snitch Helps Landlords Uncover Illegal Rentals on Airbnb
Permanent Ice Hotels
Sweden's ICEHOTEL Plans on Opening a New Wing That Will Be Open All Year
Mixed-Use Australian Skyscrapers
The Queensbridge Tower Will Host Apartments, Restaurants & Retail
Panda-Themed Hotels
This Bizzare Chinese Hotel is Completely Inspired by Panda Bears
Sporty Social Media Ads
The First-Ever Twitter Commercial Was Launched During the World Series
Refreshing Cucumber Sangrias
This Wine Beverage is Infused with Veggies and Fresh Melon
Outlined Sneaker Ads
The Yeezy Boost 350 'Black' Makes a Stylish Film Debut
Athletic Environmental Initiatives
The '100% Sport' Project Hopes to Capitalize on Passionate Fans
Adventure-Based Holiday Ads
LateRooms' It’s Going to Be a Great Night Ad is the Brand's New Motto
Cartoon Christmas Stamps
These Charlie Brown Postage Stickers Celebrate the Classic Holiday Film
Multipurpose Micro-Housing
The 'Stratford Collective' Will Combat the Housing Shortage in London