# Aurora Ice Museum Hotel, Alaska Stay Cool All Year Round By Nisara | Published 2007-03-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-ice-museum-hotel-alaska-stay-cool-all-year-round References: [unusualhotelsoftheworld](http://www.unusualhotelsoftheworld.com/HotelDetails.aspx?HotelID=2&src=search&ClassID;=&Keyword;=&LocationID;=&CountryID;=&RatingID=4&PageNo=0) & [chenahotsprings](http://www.chenahotsprings.com/icehotel.html) The [Aurora Ice Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-goose-bottle) at Chena Hot Springs, Alaska, is the masterpiece of art constructed by [World Ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codiagnostics) Sculpting Champion Steve Brice. When you enter to the museum, you will find the unique bar welcomes you with drinks in [sculpted ice glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets). The fireplace glows with amber flickers, and 5 chandeliers lit with color changing fiber optics can be found in the lobby. There are 4 bedrooms which each one decorated different and special. If you want to stay over nigh, the minimum price is $575. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ice Hotels:** The trend for ice hotels is on the rise, creating opportunities for creative design and unique guest experiences. - **Sustainable Tourism:** As eco-friendly travel becomes increasingly important, there is an opportunity for hotels and resorts to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations. - **Novelty Accommodation:** There is a growing demand for unique and unconventional accommodation options that offer memorable guest experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can capitalize on the trend for ice hotels by incorporating novel features and unique design elements into their properties. - **Tourism:** Sustainable tourism practices can benefit the local environment and community while simultaneously attracting eco-conscious travelers. - **Interior Design:** Designers and manufacturers can introduce innovative materials and techniques to create functional and visually appealing ice structures and furnishings for novel accommodation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-claus-cabin.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolias-snow-and-ice.md) - [Healing Architecture Spa Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora.md) - [Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.md) - [Textile Igloo Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takk.md) - [Festive Soda Brand Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-suite-retreat.md) - [Luxury Icelandic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-reykvjavik-edition.md) - [Iced Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-car-showroom.md)