While the exterior of the Waterhouse lacks shine and sparkle, the interior rooms of this hotel are sleek and modern, decorated in crisp whites and light wood. The industrial exterior of this hotel, located in Shanghai, comes from its former life as a warehouse, dating back to the 1930s. It ...

Steeped in history, the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam originally opened in the 1920s. Over the years the hotel has served as a refugee center, juvenile detention center and artist studios. It reopened in 2004 as the Lloyd Hotel with 117 rooms, complete with a Cultural Embassy which, according to the ...

Steps from Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, Hotel Max is a place that caters to the creatives of the world. Guests can admire the extensive art collection in the lobby while sipping on the free coffee provided by Seattle's Café Vita. The entire fifth floor of the hotel pays homage ...

Once a warehouse, Faena Buenos Aires is now an opulent 5-star hotel with elegantly furnished rooms and skyline views. If you’re looking for luxury in Argentina, this is the hotel to stay at. With a library lounge filled with antique books and a pool bar surrounded by gorgeous scenery, Faena ...

Located in Paris’ Marais District in the third arrondissement, the Petit Moulin is a four-star boutique hotel lavishly decorated by famed French designer, Christian Lacroix. The hotel was once even used as the King’s residence in the late 15th century. Later, the ground floor of the former residence was turned ...

With just 34 rooms, this hotel may be small but it delivers big in ambience and location. Steps away from the nearest tram and a short walk from the National Gallery of Victoria, the newly renovated Adelphi Hotel is also going green. Energy-efficient lighting is used throughout the hotel as ...

Located in New York City’s Lower East Side, The Ludlow opened in 2014 and has since been a hot spot that’s been featured in the likes of Vogue, The New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler. Why is this hotel getting so much press? Because unlike other chain hotels, guests ...

Located in the South American country of Colombia, the Click Clack Hotel is contemporarily decorated and less than ten miles from downtown Bogotá. With a striking asymmetric exterior, this 11-story hotel is a distinct fixture and work of art in and of itself. The hotel also has a unique way ...

While the exterior of this luxury hotel is rather unassuming as it blends in seamlessly with the rest of the neighborhood, don’t be fooled. The Andaz Amsterdam, located in the city’s Jordaan district, is hip and stylish with contemporary furnishings and friendly staff. This 122-room hotel is steps away from ...

Located in Amsterdam’s Museum Square, the Conservatorium is not a mere hotel; it’s a luxury palace for travelers seeking a stay in opulence and luxury. Originally built at the end of the 19th century and designed by Dutch architect Daniel Knuttel, the Conservatorium opened it’s doors in late 2011 with ...

Located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, the Salthouse Harbour Hotel offers contemporary rooms with quirky furnishings, colorful decor and local artwork featured throughout. Set on a waterfront, the building dates back to the 1800s when it once served as a merchant’s warehouse. Original features such as arched windows and iron columns ...

A former 19th-century water purifying factory, Hotel La Purificadora is located in the historic city of Puebla, Mexico. The retention of many of the building's original elements, including exposed stone walls and stone aqueducts, lends La Purificadora an air of history and authenticity, while modern influences like a glass-walled swimming ...

Look at Me! No not me...I’m talking about London’s sleek new cosmopolitan Melia ME Hotel. It is just a 2 minute walk from the River Thames, Covent Garden, Somerset House and Soho. The site on which the sleek and modern ME London stands is located on the corner of Aldwych ...

Book lovers rejoice! A self-proclaimed “accommodation bookshop,” Book and Bed Tokyo is essentially a library that guests can snooze in. This affordable hostel has room for 30 guests and a selection of 1,700 books in both Japanese and English. Those looking for Japanese literature will find English translations of works ...

Unlike a traditional hotel, La Classe is actually a former schoolhouse that is situated in the Belgian village of Denée. With seven bedrooms and bathrooms, this space can comfortably accommodate 19-21 people. Each room is associated with a school subject like mathematics, history, geography and anatomy. This is an ideal ...

Located in Vienna, Austria, the Grand Ferdinand is a relatively new luxury hotel centrally set near many sightseeing interests, shops and eateries. The Grand Ferdinand was once the headquarters of Veitscher Magnesitwerke (a manufacturer of heat-resistant refractory products). Its director was Dr. Hans Lauda, grandfather of Formula One world champion ...

If you stay here you can sleep in one of the world’s only levitation beds. It appears to hover a couple of feet from the ground and is under-lit by the glow of LED and above you, a fibre-optic night sky is sprayed over your ceiling. That’s pretty great right? ...

Neo-industrial renovation meets modern furnishing and style at the heart of Lodz, Poland in this award winning Hotel. Located near the Atlas Arena, Central Station, and Expo Hall, The Tabaco Hotel is housed within an old Tobacco factory that has been updated to offer business functionality alongside modern Eastern European ...

The designer boutique hotel, Brosundet, sits right on the waters of the harbour town of Ålesund. The interior of Hotel Brosundet was masterfully designed by Snøhetta. The Art Nouveau-style warehouse boasts 47 rooms that are all individually designed. They come with original wooden floors and panels, exposed brick, some of ...

There are several hotel options in downtown Seattle, but few capture the true character and progressive culture of the city. Positioned in the center of Seattle’s most famous destinations, Motif Seattle reflects the very heart of the city. The design of the hotel was inspired by the local music and ...

The Relais Cattedrale offers a stunning oasis in the heart of the medieval town of Asti, Italy. Surrounded by the bustling life of Palazzo Curbis di San Michele, this boutique hotel provides the perfect setting to begin your tour of Monferrato and unwind after a long day of exploration. The ...

The Quinta de Casaldronho Wine Hotel is set in the heart of the Douro Valley, offering magnificent views of the river, hills, and surrounding vineyards. Situated on 24 hectares, over half the land is allocated specifically for the production of Port wine which has made this region famous. In addition ...