With ecotourism on the rise, eco-friendly hotels have been keeping pace with technology and design innovations. Getting rooms filled with eco-conscious consumers is no easy feat, but hotels have been expanding their offerings to meet even the most stringent sensibilities.
Many resorts have become as sustainable as possible while incorporating additional gimmicks to differentiate themselves. Things like mountain-mimicking structures and self-sustaining desert hotels help consumers feel at one with nature by blending in with the environment. Going in the opposite direction, other resorts offer convenience for the busy activist by bringing nature to the city.
Regardless of flashy gimmicks, the rise of eco-friendly architecture combined with heavy consciences means that sustainable accommodations are here to stay. Competition to get revenue per available room up will drive nature-infused hotels to be the new standard.
41 Eco-Friendly Hotels
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Luxurious Hill-Covered Houses
The Villa Vals Switzerland Vacation Homes are Inside the Alps
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Eco Floating Vacations
The Remistudio Ark Hotel is an Intricate Build
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Eco-Friendly Portable Hotels
The In-Tenta Drop Eco Hotel Concept is Organic
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Hotels on Stilts
Angsana's InOcean Villas are Island-Free Vacations in the Maldives
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Self-Sustaining Desert Hotels
This Modern Hotel Floats on Sand in the Gobi Desert
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Creepy Tree Hotels
The Crazy House by Hang Nga Seems Inspired by Famed Antoni Gaudi
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High-End Hovering Tent Hotels
The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge Rests Atop the Tatai River
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Cellular Megastructures
The Beijing National Hotel Breeds Natural Life Within
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Stratified Garden Hotels
The Parkroyal Singapore by Woha Architects is Luxuriously Lush
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Shipping Container Hotels
$20 Rooms at 41 Berangan Hotel for Credit Crunch Travel
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Concrete Pipe Hotels
The TuboHotel Provides Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Rooms
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Naturalistic Accommodations
The Mivka Hotel Looks Like a Big Bamboo Forest
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Temporary Mobile Hotels
The DROP Moveable Suite Lets Travelers Stay Wherever They Wish
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8-Story Vertical Gardens
Patrick Blanc Makes Epic Greenery on Walls of Athenaeum Hotel
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Hobbit Inspired Travel Retreats
The Magic Mountain Lodge in Huilo-Huilo is Fairy Tale Inspired
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Eco Luxury Hotels
The Scarlet Hotel Demonstrates That Luxury Can Also Be Eco-Friendly
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Zero-Emissions Hotels
The Eco Villa at Thailands Sonerva Kiri Resort is Off the Grid
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Sustainable Hovering Hotels
The Marijn Beije Floating Eco Lodge Levitates Above Ground
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Green Geek-Friendy Hotels
The Klapsons Boutique Hotel in Singapore is Both Eco and Electronic
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Futuristic Breathing Hotels
The Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects Features "Skin" Technology
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Ocean-Cleaning Eco Towers
The Grand Cancun Aims to Clean up the Mexican Resort Town
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Self-Sustaining Cubitecture
Matrix Gateway Complex is an Astounding Innovative Green Structure
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Ultra Sustainable Hotels
Wolgan Valley Resort is the World's First CarboNZero Certified Hotel
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Hidden Hotels
The Underground London Hotel by Reardonsmith Architects
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Eco-Friendly Pod Hotels (UPDATE)
The Whitepod Hotel is Igloo-Chic and Environmentally Friendly
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Eco-Friendly Hotels for Oenophiles
Fall Asleep Inside a Wine Cask at De Vrouwe van Stavoren
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Vaulted Eco Hotels
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects to Create Sustainable 5-Star Hotel in Munich
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Responsible Party Hotels
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Campaign is Light-Hearted and Posh
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Digital Seclusion Resorts
The Hotel Furillen Concept Eschews Wifi and TV for Tranquil Luxury
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Explosive Eco-Friendly Hotels
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is Located in a Volcano
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Dessert Oasis Accommodations
The Beresheet Hotel is Luxurious Beyond One's Wildest Dreams
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Sand-Filled Hotels
The CasasNaAreia Hotel Offers the Most Relaxing Getaway Option
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Mountain-Mimicking Structures
The Slow Horse Hotel Resembles the Slopes of Ski Hills
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Solar Powered Luxe Hotels
Bardessono Eco-Resort Nestled in the Napa Valley
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Fitness-Fueled Eco Hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Copenhagen Rewards Pedaling Guests With Food
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Green Hotel Huts
'Three Stacks' Provides Eco-Friendly Lodging for Travelers in the Ukraine
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Airy Eco Accommodations
The Visage Hotel Provides Superior Natural Ventilation
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Luxury Eco-Hotels
Ritz-Carlton Charlotte Luxury Doesn't Sacrifice the Environment
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Nature-Loving Hotels
The TreeHotel Showcases Rooms as Luxury Treehouses
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Resort Reforestation Projects
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa Lets Guests Track Their Tree's Growth
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Transformative Eco Hotels
The Water Droplet Resort Converts Air into Pure Water via Solar Energy
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60 Examples of Eco-Architecture
From Arched Eco Houses to Soccer Star Eco Abodes
100 Unconventional Lodgings
From Secret Agent Chambers to Deep Sea Vacation Dwellings
Luxury Floating Hotels
The M/V Aria Cruise Ship Travels Along the Amazon River
Impressive Visionary Villas
The Belmont Dream Home Takes Architecture to New Heights
38 Luxurious Boutique Hotels
From Delightfully Quaint Inns to Crazy Thematic Lodges
Eco-Friendly Portable Hotels
The In-Tenta Drop Eco Hotel Concept is Organic
Heavenly Treehouse Mansions
The Fray Leon House by 57Studio is Daringly Dreamy
Shipwrecked Swimwear Ads
The Etam Spring 2013 Beachwear Campaign Stars Natalia Vodianova
Cubbyhole Sleeping Quarters
This Menuires Ski Resort Apartment Compartmentalizes its Occupants
Transparent Pod Lodgings
The Attrap Reves Hotel Allows Guests to Stargaze in France
Tree-Infused Dwellings
The Archi-Union 'Tea' House Accommodates Outdoor Shrubs
Multi-Housed Desert Abodes
The Fobe House by Guilhem Eustache Has Detached Rooms in a Dismal Place
Inner Struggle Photography
Dignity by Bence Bakonyi Depicts the Battle Between Body and Soul
Inner-Self Seeking Havens
Lily Beach Resort & Spa is the Ultimate Relaxation Getaway
Self-Sustaining Desert Hotels
This Modern Hotel Floats on Sand in the Gobi Desert
40 Romantic Holiday Hotels
From Vacationing Boat Homes to Billionare Bedding
Majestically Modern Miami Hotels
The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort is a Luxurious Paradise
High-End Hovering Tent Hotels
The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge Rests Atop the Tatai River
Desert-Camouflaged Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Neutral State' Editorial Stars Ania Yudina
Stratified Garden Hotels
The Parkroyal Singapore by Woha Architects is Luxuriously Lush
Royal Embassy Accommodations
The Das Stue Hotel is Full of Sophisticated Grandeur
Contemporary Luxury Chalets
Acacia Cliffs Lodge Offers a Warm Stay with a Cool Design and Setting
Eco-Minded Luxury Hotels
The Tierra Patagonia Gives Guests a Virtual Seed to Help Reforestation
Wonderfully Wavy Buildings
This Futuristic Building Design Comes from Zaha Hadid Architect
Concrete Pipe Hotels
The TuboHotel Provides Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Rooms
Paper Fan-Like Architecture
The Green Solution House Takes Sustainability to Another Level
Affordable Lavish Inns
Hostal La Buena Vida Lets You Travel in Style Without Breaking the Bank
Holiday Hotel Editorials
'Wreck the Halls' Feature of Flare and the Shangri-La Hotel is Stunning
Abandoned Franchise Photography
Ed Freeman Architecture Series Captures a Dismal Mundane Display
Unaligned Unconventional Lodgings
Cocoon Suites Twist to Typical Hotel Rooms
Inhabitable Large-Scale Advertisements
The Billboard House Lodges the Artist Creating the Mural
Propaganda Poster Drinking Ads
The UNICEF Tap Project Campaign Promotes Paying for Tap Water
Converted Correctional Hotels
Jailhouse Accommodation Houses Itinerants Rather Than Internees
Extravagent Soccer Club Getaways
Real Madrid Resort Island Kicks Up the United Arab Emirates
Luxurious Lighthouse Abodes
Pacific Bondi Beach Apartments in Sydney Will Light Up Your Life
Submerged Hotels
The Water Discus Underwater Hotel Allows You to Vacation in the Sea
Boho Chic Eco Resorts
The H2 Hotel Healdsburg Opts for a Green Design Scheme
Speech Bubble Court Ads
The Beijing Sports Radio Campaign Has a Competitive Edge
Sweet Edible Hotels
The Tasting House Launches Tate & Lyle Sugars' Taste Experience Line
Bold Affordable Accommodation
Zollhaus Hostel Provides Atmosphere and Aesthetics Beyond the Budget
Music-Themed Architecture
The Hotel Liesma Has a Wavy Wood Facade
Sustainable Hovering Hotels
The Marijn Beije Floating Eco Lodge Levitates Above Ground
Hi-Tech Interactive Hotels
The ITH Room Xperience by Serrano Brothers is Futuristically Creative
Fetching Feline Vacations
The Hello Kitty Hotel Suite Features Customized Wallpaper and Bedding
Steaming Nostril Ads
The Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce Campaign is Extremely Hot
Converted Shop Hotels
Urbanauts Project Turns Abandoned Stores into 4-Star Accommodations
Mini Dental Message Ads
The Colgate Pro-Gum Health Campaign Advocates Healthy Mouths
Office Pop-up Hotels
PinkCloud.dk's Business Concept Transforms Office Space into Hotels
Arching Stone Apartments
The Jaffa Flat by Pitsou Kedem Combines Old-World and Modernity
Rocking Retro Resorts
The Lords South Beach Hotel is '70s-Inspired
Free-Shaped Homes
Ephraim Henry Pavie Creates a Feng Shui-Inspired Piece of Concept Architecture
Rippling Residences
Mejiro Studio's SMG Apartments Has a Serene and Calm Presence
Chic Transparent Terraces
The Pavilion Castell D'emporda is Seductively See-Through
Simulated Photo Sharing Apps
Have a Blast with Instasham's Fake Instagram Photos
Traveling Container Hotels
The Pop Up Hotel Moves Around the World
Half-Country Hotels
The Arbez Franco-Suisse Hotel Lies Directly Between Switzerland and France
Hip Rainforest Retreats
Casa do Dean in Brazil is an Idyllic Jungle Paradise
Toy Block Hotels
Legoland Hotel is Unveiled to the Delight of all Toy Fanatics
Magestic Mountain-Top Infinity Pools
The Barcelona Grand Hotel Central Pool Overlooks the City
Crystalline Stadiums
The Universiade Sports Center is Inspired by Traditional Chinese Gardens
Motor Themed Hotels
The V8 Motel is the Perfect Place for a Car Enthusiast to Rest
Foliage-Friendly Abodes
The Rooted Tree House Integrates Itself into Nature
Dynamic Geometry Discos
Club Octagon Features an Astonishing and Modern Interior
Remote Cabin Hotels
The Furillen Black Lodge Resort is a Modern Take on Seaside Dwellings
Human-Powered Hotel Ammenities
The Bike-Fueled Cottage Lodge TV Operates on Foot Peddling
Cosmic Desert Installations
The Installation Titled 'Starlight' at Burning Man Festival Captivates
Squarish Hotel Accommodations
The Cube Room by Fabian Gatermann is Geometrically Interactive
Spanish Spaceman Hotels
The Barcelona Space Hotel Aims to Bring Space Tourism to Spain
New York-Style Parisian Hotels
Designer of Residence Nell Was Inspired by Big Apple Apartments
Wooden Beachside Hotels
The Vivanta by Taj Combines a Lavish Holiday with Contemporary Living
Family-Oriented Boutique Hotels
The Mama Shelter Marseille Features a Design by Philippe Starck
Illustrated Boiling Ads
The Pastas La Muneca Noodles Express Lunch Campaign is Safely Tasty
Undulating Pixelated Buildings
Hangzhou Waves Boast Mirrored Office and Hotel Structures
Plant Hotels
Isla Azul Shopping Center Cares For Your Leafy Green Friends
Inclined Forest Refuges
The 'Les Seves' Tent Was Designed to Take a Load Off Your Back
Hallucinatory Sahara Photoshoots
Geometric Desert by Marcos Paulo Piccoli is Brilliantly Blurry
Abstract Beveled Architecture
The Jewel Box Resembles the Gems it is Home To
Pop-Up Camping Companies
Shelter Co Traveling Resorts Takes the Work Out of Pitching a Tent
Cozy Rustic Getaways
The Rooms Hotel Puts Kazbegi, Georgia on the Map
Cylindrical Sandbag Shelters
Nader Khalili's Temporary Earth Shelters are Cheap and Durable
Boho Hostel-Inspired Hotels
ACE Hotel Portland Exemplifies a Casual Mentality and Hipster Quarters
Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
Hole-Punched Lodges
The Dream Downtown Hotel Resembles Connect Four
Pocketed Curvitecture
Delft University School of Architecture Recieves a Contemporary Revamp
Rocky Ravine Hotels
Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental by Atkins is Riveting
Lavish Ablaze Hotels
The W Hotel New Orleans French Quarter is Obsessed with Fiery Tones
Retail Therapy Resorts
Hotel Droog in Amsterdam is an Interactive Shopping Experience with Lodging
Philanthropically Inclined Accommodations
The Hotel de la Paix in Cambodia is Elegant and Giving
Multipurpose Blow-Up Rafts
The NEST is Both an Inflatable Boat and Inflatable Mattress Design
Enchanting Oceanic Dwellings
This Coolum Bays Beach House by Aboda Design Group is Dramatic
Aerial Outdoor Shelters
The Branch Tent Lets You Enjoy the Great Outdoors Above the Forest Floor
Easy-Up Alpine Shelters
Rifugio From Johannes Jaehrig Provides Climbers an Escape from the Cold
Scrumptious Candy Getaways
The Chocolate Boutique Hotel is a Delicious Dream Come True
Sin-Inspired Accommodations
The Vice Versa Hotel Encourages Guests to Indulge in Debaucherous Acts
Training Fishman Ads
The Hooked Gourmet Fish & Chips Campaign Focuses on Healthy Seafood
Torn Stamp Ads
The Amnesty International 2012 Campaign Writes a Different History
Light Beam Lounges
Khosla Associates' Carbon Bar Looks Spacey
Compostable Cloths
'Go! Towel' is an Anti-Bacterial Product Made of Bamboo Fiber
Optical Illusion Architecture
This Solar Powered Home Attempts to Trick the Eye
Lava-Less Volcano Hotels
Magic Mountain Lodge Gives You a Thrill Without the Danger
Snoozing Fighter Ads
The Ninseikan Karate School Campaign Boasts Hilarious Defence Moves
Sand-Filled Hotels
The CasasNaAreia Hotel Offers the Most Relaxing Getaway Option
Open Source Abodes
Construct an Entire House on the Cheap with WikiHome
Gigantic Ice Inns
The Hotel De Glace is Made of Frozen Water Blocks
Marvelous Mirrored Abodes
The Mirrorcube is Nearly Invisible
Green Rapid Response Shelters
The Reaction Housing System Responds Quickly to Any Emergency
Chocolate-Inspired Accommodations
The Concept Hotel in Brussels Offers Rustic Luxury
Unorthodox Yoga Hotel Programs
Kimpton Yoga Mat in Every Room Encourages Fitness and Health
Humble Franco Hotels
The Maison d'Ulysse Invites Guests with History and Peaceful Surroundings
Uniformed Facade Photography
The Behind the Edge Portrait Series by Luigi Bonaventura is Uniformed
Couture-Crafted Jungle Scenes
These Display Cases for the Galeria Kaufhof Campaign 2012 are Wild
Sad Kid Clown Ads
The Mariana City Hall Campaign Addresses a Terrible Crime
Desert-Inspired Sneakers (UPDATE)
The Vans OTW Surveyor Pack is Made For Explorers
Fair Trade Hygienic Goods
Hand in Hand Soap Helps Cleanse and Eradicate Poor Hygiene
Dog-Loving Travel Agencies
Chien Bleu Arranges Luxury Accomodations for People and Pooches
Luxurious Cave-Bound Getaways
The Grotta Palasezze Hotel Sits in Limestone
Multifarious Mediterranean Accomodations
The Elisa Manola Ammos Hotel Renovations are Bright
16th-Century Ruin Lodges
The Alemanys 5 House Modernizes History for 21st-Century Guests
African Tech Cities
Kenya’s Government is Investing in 'Africa’s Silicon Savannah'
Scenic Mountaineer Vacations
The Cambrian Provides a Surprise Round Every Corner & Tremendous View
Chic Stargazer Accomodations
The Canvas Domes at Elqui Domos Hotel Attracts Travelling Astronomers
Sloped Alpine Retreats
Balance Associates Architects' 'Stud Horse Mountain' is Extraordinary
City Light-Mimicking Chandeliers
LIGHTzeit by Markus Kayser Channels the Effects of the Sun
Sustainable Amazonian Drinks
Runa Supports Indigenous Farmers Through Guayusa Tea
Salvaged Ski Lift Seating
The Adrien Rovero Rock Looks Like a Giant Gondola
Homeless Hotel Bookings
Faktum Newspaper Created an Interactive Social Campaign to Raise Awareness
Repurposed Train Station Hotels
Union Station in Denver is Getting Resurrected as a Posh Hotel