Most tourists leave Hong Kong with an impression of a fascinating but overcrowded and hectic metropolis. While this is true of some districts — Mong Kok is one of the most densely populated places in the world, for example — that’s just one side of the city. Venture a little ...

Located in China’s Yongding County, the Tulou Fuyulou Changdi Inn is known as an “earth building.” China's tulou were built by the Hakka people, a Han subgroup that ventured into southern China about 2,000 years ago. Built between the 12th and 20th centuries, these communal earthen buildings housed large families, ...

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station is housed within America’s first “union station” in Indianapolis. Offering 273 guest rooms, the most popular feature of this unique hotel is the 26 authentic Pullman train car rooms. Still set on their original tracks, ...

The historic United Artists Building, designed by Mary Pickford, was constructed as a film studio in the center of L.A. back in 1927. It was the tallest building in the city for one year after its completion. The building stands as a shining monument to American artistic spirit and theatrical ...

Perched on a cliff in the former town hall building, this incredible hotel is a worthy destination in itself. Located in mountainous [Ronda, in the south of Spain](https://www.uniqhotels.com/locations/west-europe/spain/ronda), Hotel Parador offers unparalleled views of the Tagus River and the 120 meter deep ravine, El Tajo. The stunning landscapes around make ...

Situated near Bellizona, Switzerland, the Fondazione Curzùtt-San Barnard hostel is surrounded by natural beauty near the Swiss and Italian border. The rural areas of Ticino have a rich and interesting history that is often overshadowed by the larger urban centres in the region, but those who make the trek to ...

The Sylvia Hotel is located on the English bay in Vancouver and is the only beachside property in the whole city. This landmark building in the West End with its brick and terra-cotta facade has been swarmed by the Virginia creeper, giving it a unique and cozy look. This heritage ...

Located in Anjou, France, the Fontevraud L'Hotel is fit for royalty. In fact, it’s set in the heart of the Royal Abbey and holds many, many years of history. France’s Loire Valley is actually a UNESCO world heritage site. For architecture buffs, staying at the Fontevraud is a dream come ...

When thinking of opulence and royalty, most people imagine rich golds, deep reds and chandeliers everywhere. Imagine a hotel – no, a palace really – that offers this kind of luxury. It exists! The Raj Palace is a 16th-century Maharaja palace located in Jaipur, India and fit for royalty. In ...

The last century of songs and performances at the Crystal Ballroom have provided the inspiration for each of the 51 exquisite suites available at the McMenamins Crystal Hotel. Each of the suites is characterized by richly hued walls, black velvet drapery, colorful panels and headboards as accents and animal print ...

Set in a restored 19th-century warehouse just three blocks from the French Quarter, the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a boutique hotel in the New Orleans art district, perfect for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers. The lobby, once a warehouse that served the Port of New Orleans with ...

All aboard! No longer a working railway, Alton Station provides a unique chance for guests to conduct their own adventures in a whimsical setting. Originally built in 1849, Alton Station differs from other stations along the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) in its Italianate style (most were Tudor or Jacobean). Refurbished ...

No matter your age, you can feel like you’re in university again by staying in an Oxford University room. With no exams to worry about, you’ll find these self-catered/bed and breakfast rooms to be centrally located with year-round availability; though you may be keen to book in advance as rooms ...

*And Rudyard Kipling cheered* Located at the Matheran Hill Station around 90km from Mumbai, The Verandah in the Forest is a 19th Century colonial bungalow originally built by an Englishman who no-doubt sported the Nietzsche-style mustache in vogue at the time. Overman or not you will find the surroundings delightful ...