Getaways have become a bit more interesting with the increase of unusual hotels all around the world. A relaxing vacation can can go in a completely different direction when your place of stay is inside of a mobile bus inn or rocky ravine.
Usually most people like to choose the most luxurious hotels for their temporary stay. Places like the Ritz Carlton or the Four Seasons are leading choices but with unusual hotels popping up around the globe, it's hard to shy away from jocular Jurassic Park-themed inns or eco-friendly housing. Gone are the days of a regular bed and breakfast when you can be treated like absolute royalty in a fairy tale-inspired abode or a caravansary in the shape of a giant palm leaf. It’s no longer irregular to hear of hotel designs taking on iconic cartoon characters or even being rooted deep underwater.
The hotels of today are crafted to fit everybody’s housing needs mixed with their undying fantasies and wildest dreams.
47 Unusual Travel Accommodations
Travel is Taken to a Whole New Level with These Unusual Hotels:
Malika Renee Butss — Jan 22, 2014 — Eco
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Suspended Spherical Hotels
The Spherical Tree House Hotel is Suspended 15 Feet in the Air
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Transparent Mountainside Pods
These Peruvian Hotel Pods are Attached to the Side of a Rocky Cliff
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Cubic-Chic Hotels
'Casa de la Flora' Brings a Modern Feel to a Tropical Beach Location
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Luxury Floating Hotels
The M/V Aria Cruise Ship Travels Along the Amazon River
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Boxed Bedding Hotels
Arch Group Presents a Hotel Made from Modular Sleeping Rooms
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Transparent Pod Hotels
Attrap Rêves in France Lets Travelers Literally Sleep Under the Stars
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Floating Luxury Hotels
The Spitbank Fort in England is a Secluded Private Sea Resort
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Futuristic Capsule Hotels
Sci-Fi Inspired Sleep Capsules Find its Way to Kyoto
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Creepy Tree Hotels
The Crazy House by Hang Nga Seems Inspired by Famed Antoni Gaudi
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Stratified Garden Hotels
The Parkroyal Singapore by Woha Architects is Luxuriously Lush
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Pop Culture Toon Hotels
The Hello Kitty Villa is an Over-Indulgence of the Asian Character
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Mobile Dome Hotels
The Zendome Ecopod Boutique Retreat is Completely Removable
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Collapsible Hotel Rooms
Travelbox Pop-Up Hotel Rooms are Fully Furnished and Convenient
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Magnificent Mobile Hotels
'A Rolling Master Plan' Uses Train Tracks to Travel Through Country
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Bus Hotels
Rotel Tours Accommodates Both Inquisitive and Sleepy Tourists
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Luxury Jail Hotels
Het Arresthuis is an Prison Turned Upscale Inn
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Panda-Themed Hotels
The Haoduo Panda Hotel is a Cuddly Place to Sleep
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Abstract Industrial Hotels
The Hotel Viura By Designhouses is a Cubist Dream
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Intimate Sky-High Hotels
The Banyan Tree Bangkok Resort Allows You To Escape to the Extraordinary
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Health Rejuvenation Vacations
Medical Travel Yucatan Offters Luxe Health Care Services Abroad
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Submerged Hotels
The Water Discus Underwater Hotel Allows You to Vacation in the Sea
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Urban Tube Hotels (UPDATE)
Das Park Hotel Creates Rooms Out of Sewer Pipes
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Orbit-Inspired Underwater Hotels
The World's Largest Underwater Hotel Located is Designed by DOP
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Hi-Tech Interactive Hotels
The ITH Room Xperience by Serrano Brothers is Futuristically Creative
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Converted Shop Hotels
Urbanauts Project Turns Abandoned Stores into 4-Star Accommodations
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Office Pop-up Hotels
PinkCloud.dk's Business Concept Transforms Office Space into Hotels
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City Park Pod Hotels
The Urban Hotel Encourages Travelers to Explore a City's Outdoor Attractions
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Half-Country Hotels
The Arbez Franco-Suisse Hotel Lies Directly Between Switzerland and France
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Toy Block Hotels
Legoland Hotel is Unveiled to the Delight of all Toy Fanatics
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Selfie-Friendly Hotels
Australia's 1888 Hotel is Instagram-Friendly
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Luminescent Horseshoe Hotels
The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort Puts on a Light Show
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Distorted Cuboid Skyscrapers
Gehry’s 150 Meter Skyscraper Will Become Berlin’s Tallest
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Fairy Tale Castle Hotels
London's St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is the Epitome of Fantasy Luxury
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Spanish Spaceman Hotels
The Barcelona Space Hotel Aims to Bring Space Tourism to Spain
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Wooden Beachside Hotels
The Vivanta by Taj Combines a Lavish Holiday with Contemporary Living
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Rocky Ravine Hotels
Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental by Atkins is Riveting
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Rock Formation Hotels
Tanzania's ‘House of Peace' Project Mimics Mother Nature
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Intergalactic Hotel Experiences
Guests at this Hotel Can Sleep in Zero Gravity Environments
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Fantasy Book Vacation Abodes
Live Like the Tributes by Staying in the Hunger Games Hotels
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Titanic Love Hotels
The Queen Elizabeth Love Hotel Makes Your Naughty Nautical Desires Reality
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Contemporary Capsule Hotels
The Pod by Formwerkz Architects Offers Trendy Communal Living
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Solar Powered Luxe Hotels
Bardessono Eco-Resort Nestled in the Napa Valley
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Prehistoric Pleasure Hotels
Hotel Jzauruss Suits a Very Specific Appreciation for Jurassic Park
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Bijou Attic Hotels
Enjoy the 'Chic Ric et Fer' Attic Guest Room on Your Next Visit to France
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Urban Dining Tents
Cozy Tents as Restaurant Alternatives in Seoul
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Five-Star Bee Hotels
The Projects for the 'Beyond the Hive' Competition 2010 are Out of this World
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Flowering Hotels
The Solar Winds Desert Hotel is Inspired by Desert Flora
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Booze-Focused Hotels
The Yeatman is a Hotel Dedicated to Wine
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Twisted Hotels
The Nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel Will Be the Tallest Hotel in the Netherlands
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Nature-Loving Hotels
The TreeHotel Showcases Rooms as Luxury Treehouses
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Personal Pod Submarines
The MSV Explorer Offers a Leisure Marine Exploration Experience
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Kaleidoscope Hotels
Target's Fashion Event Transforms Hotel Into Colorful Light Show
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Oddly Shaped Islands
Dubai's Tree-Shaped Islands Are Creatively Man-Made
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The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is the Latest to Join the Luxe Chain
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Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
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The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
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Luchetti Krelle Designs the Renovated Manly Pacific Hotel
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BIG Unveils a Look at the Finished Not a Hotel Setouchi
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Bunker-Borne Vacation Homes
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This Backyard Guest Home Has a Glasshouse Dining Room
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Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
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Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman Design the Hyatta
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The Six Senses Kyoto Home Offers a Relaxed Space for Visitors
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Meticulously Designed Guest Dwellings
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Immersive Lighting Hotels
The Luma Hotel Hosts Several Impressive Lighting Installations
Comfort-Focused Wellness Experiences
Hotel X Toronto Now Offers Spa Services Inside Guest Rooms
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Luxe Tented Biophilic Resorts
Luxury Frontiers Designs The New Naviva Resort in Mexico
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Mattress Brand Sleep Hotels
The Emma Sleep Hotel Welcomes Guests in Sydney & Taipei
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
Thin-Structured Indonesian Hotels
Sahabet Selojene Designs the Piturooms with a Thin Structure
Anti-Luxury Hotel Designs
Chopard Launches a New Hotel That Embodies Quiet Luxury
Revitalized Grain Terminal Buildings
This Grain Terminal Will Be Turned Into a Hotel and Residence
Filmic Swamp Accommodations
Airbnb is Inviting Guests to Book a Stay at Shrek's Swamp
Mom-Centric Hospitality Experiences
The St. Regis Hotel Toronto Offers a Luxurious Experience
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The LG Bon Voyage Camping Trailer Has Been Upgraded
California-Inspired Ranch Hotels
Julia Ashwood Helps Design the New Sun Ranch with Retro Themes
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Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
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Mariette Sans-Rival Studio Designs the Apollo Palm Hotel
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The Fairmont Empress Debuts a Range of Lavender-Infused Experiences
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Island Shangri-La Launches ‘Themed Room Experiences’ for Hotel Guests
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
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The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
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Rise Up Surf Retreats Offers a Unique and Holistic Experience
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The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
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Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
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