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A father-daughter duo have created something extraordinary in the hills above Manali - part spaceship, part anthill, entirely magical. Driving through the winding roads of Naggar, you'd be forgiven for doing a double-take when the Tree of Life Eila Art Hotel comes into view. Rising from the cedar forest like …

The BnA Alter Museum stands out as a beacon of contemporary art and experimental hospitality in the heart of Kyoto, where tradition often takes center stage. Opened in 2019, this unique place blurs the lines between museum and hotel, allowing you to engage in art while trying out an unusual …

The Fig Lobby is among Bangkok's coolest and most unique hotels, where the "ambassadors" ensure you are well cared for during your stay in the contemporary art-filled, whimsical building that looks like it stepped right out of a cartoon. Its vibrant design is a Thai interpretation of Hundertwasser's signature style. …

In a region where jungle-chic dominates the landscape, Babel Tulum rises from the streets of Tulum Pueblo like something out of a 1960s Palm Springs fever dream. This blush-pink architectural marvel, completed in 2024, challenges everything you thought you knew about Mexican resort design – and somehow makes it work …

In a city already famous for turning unlikely buildings into accommodations – from former jails to converted banks – Oxford has outdone itself. The Netty, which opened in June 2025, takes the concept of unconventional lodging to its logical extreme: a boutique hotel carved out of a Victorian-era underground public …

Singapore's one-north district has long been the city-state's answer to Silicon Valley, a sprawling tech hub where glass towers house startups and multinational R&D labs. Now it has a place to match: lyf one-north Singapore, a 324-unit experience-led social living serviced residence that's less hotel, more urban village with room …

Many Glacier Hotel sits on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier National Park's northeastern corner, a five-story structure with brown wood siding and Swiss chalet flourishes that has been welcoming visitors since 1915. When a forest fire roared down the mountain in 1936, employees fought flaming debris with fire …

Rising from the rocky heights of Pico de los Hidalgos, the Parador de Alarcón offers something most hotels can't: the chance to sleep in a genuine 8th-century fortress. With just 14 rooms, this converted castle in Spain's Cuenca province delivers an intimate experience that feels more like staying in a …

Rising from the highest point of Lerma, the Parador de Lerma commands attention from miles away. This isn't just another historic hotel - it's a 17th-century ducal palace where royalty once played, Napoleon Bonaparte laid his head, and Lope de Vega premiered his theatrical works. Today, you can experience this …

In the serpentine streets of Udaipur's old city, where the scent of fresh kachoris mingles with incense from nearby temples, sits a 300-year-old haveli that refuses to fade quietly into history. Kaladwas Lal Haveli, a stone's throw from the City Palace and overlooking the iconic Clock Tower, isn't your typical …