Hotel Arbez is an unusual place – half is in France and half in Switzerland. When a new border between the two countries was drawn in 1862 it happened to run down the middle of a field owned by one Mr. Ponthus. He built a shop that straddled the boarder ...

Although the name of this hotel invokes an image of the famous sculpted ice palaces of Scandinavia, the Ice House Hotel’s name is actually derived from its structure. Originally known as the Iceland Cottage, the hotel is a blend of the 19th century building and the contemporary floor-to-ceiling glass installation. ...

The region east of the Rhine River, known as the Grisons, has become world famous for its excellent wines and stunning views. While there are many luxurious and cosy accommodations, Schlaf-Fass is the only place where you can actually stay inside your own wine barrel. This quirky and imaginative destination ...

Stepping into the Vintage Hotel in Brussels may make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a time machine. Goodbye 21st century, hello 1960s and 70s! This family-run converted mansion is located uptown, a short step away from Avenue Louise - a notorious shopping street with high-end stores like Gucci ...

Once home to a trendy nightclub (think: Paris’ version of NYC’s Studio 54) where Andy Warhol, Robert de Niro, the Sex Pistols and even the Rolling Stones frequented, Les Bains is now an elegant hotel in the heart of Paris. But not to worry, there still remains a small club ...

A quiet escape in Portugal, the Vila Monte Moncarapacho is the perfect spot to find solace and simplicity surrounded by nature’s pure greenery. This farmhouse-style hotel set on an orange grove is just a ten minute drive from the beautiful Praia do Homem Nu beach. There are two pools, a ...

Striking red and standing nearly 375 feet tall (114 meters), the Porta Fira Hotel is an award-winning skyscraper located in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by renowned Japanese architect Toyo Ito, the hotel impresses with its unique curved structure and even won the Emporis Skyscraper Award. Urban rooms offer a sleek design ...

This luxury boutique hotel is based right in the heart of Berlin’s prestigious Grunewald district. Stylish designed interiors by Karl Lagerfeld, and personal service, create a travel haven for visitors to Berlin. All travelers are welcomed with a complimentary drink of their choice and will feel like VIP guests from ...

Centrally located and just a three minute walk from Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most famous squares, this refined 10-suite hotel is set in a townhouse dating back to the 16th century. Each suite is a decorated in a mix of vintage and modern pieces; some suites even have balconies ...

Located in the center of Austria’s capital, Vienna, this modern hotel is hard to miss with its striking round windows and creative design. Just a three minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hotel Topazz is known as an “eco hotel” and is run as efficiently as possible. The interior furnishings ...

With a 360° rooftop terrace overlooking the Berlin Zoo, this trendy German hotel designed by Werner Aisslinger is a neat option for travelers with a sense of adventure and whimsy. While the name implies a bikini-clad dress code, rumor has it that the moniker actually comes from the third floor ...

Built in 1897 by Federico Fioroni, the Grand Hotel Savoia is a 5-star hotel based in the center of Genoa, Italy. The hotel is hard to miss with it’s bright pink and white exterior, and it’s just a hop skip and a jump from the train station. Each of the ...

When you think of Iceland, you think of magnificent views, beautiful nature, and exquisite hotels. The Blue Lagoon Silica Hotel is definitely one to visit. The hotel is only a kilometer away from the main Blue Lagoon resort. It is surrounded by lava landscapes and is a mere 10 minute ...

Located north of Naples in the Italian mountain village of Prata Sannita, the Million Donkey Hotel is made up of just three rooms and one bathroom. The name “Million Donkey Hotel” honors the many 'work horses' who donated their time and energy making this project possible in the first place. ...

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 ...

Located in the village of Trebilhadouro, Portugal, this countryside escape offers lovely views and a relaxing atmosphere. Travelers can choose to stay at one of four houses on this hillside, each looking out to beautiful views of the Aveiro River estuary and sights beyond the mountains. Every house is made ...

In a beautiful city made up of 118 small islands, there are plenty of wonderful accommodations to choose from. But if you want a truly unique experience in Venice, the Aman Venice - Grand Canal Hotel is the perfect spot. Situated in a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, the ...

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 ...

Fancy sleeping behind bars for a night? Ever wonder what it truly feels like to be an inmate? The SleepIn Fængslet (Fængslet = jail) in Denmark can finally put to rest your curiosities! Situated in a prison’s old sick ward, (the last inmate left in 2006), the building has been ...

With 84 guest rooms and an affiliation with the Green Tourism Business Scheme, Auchrannie is a getaway found in the village of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland. This family-owned resort offers two four star hotels, a traditional House Hotel, Spa Resort and thirty ...

Located just a short walk away from the city centre of Bath (UK), this luxury hotel and spa is set in an 1835 Georgian manor in a residential area. Privately owned, this country house hotel built on land once owned by The Priory of Bath Abbey, is warm and welcoming ...

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 ...