What was once a boring, hum-drum vacuum cleaner factory in Berlin has been revived and reimagined as the Hüttenpalast Caravan Hotel Berlin. The hotel is centrally located in Berlin in the trendy artistic area of Kreuzkölln between the districts of Kreuzberg and Neukölln. The hotel sets itself apart by offering …
As this resort is owned and run by Kate Pierson, the singer from The B52s, it’s going to be hard for me to write this without making a pun about the song ‘Love Shack’… Oh wait, she’s beaten me to it. Apparently, you can stay in an actual Love Shack …
Located just 30 minutes outside of Seattle in Fall City, Washington, TreeHouse Point is a B&B haven for nature lovers. Built in 2005 by Pete Nelson, star of Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters,” Treehouse Point offers travelers a unique experience to stay in one of six treehouses in the lush and …
Have you ever got bored with a view? Did you wish that it would change from time to time? Ever wished that you could step out of your room straight into one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth? Here, you can do both. Your room is moving, taking you …
Classic Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me was filmed in this dramatic location among the crag-gazed Dolomite mountains. The Miramonti Boutique Hotel has walls of glass that capture the snow-sweeped mountain views and lets you spot the town of Merano far below. The hotel is near historical buildings, a …
The Tulloch Castle Hotel is what is left of the 12th-century Tulloch Castle. Many original features are retained in the hotel, like the castle’s walls, the Great Hall, fireplaces, and ceilings. A long time ago, only a Chief of the Clan or Laird could stay in such a prominent castle, …
You can get involved with the spiritual side of life while staying in this magnificent cave hotel. Located in a converted Byzantine chapel, the area has a rich history that stretches back for thousands of years. The chapel was first carved out of the rock 1000 years ago and to …
In a world obsessed with Hobbit films and where Game of Thrones is spawning meme after hilarious meme, it is no surprise that the Medieval Hotel is doing fast business. It offers you the experience of living a medieval lifestyle except with hot water, human rights, and no Black Death. …
Unusually for a luxury châteaux hotel out in the countryside, The Fairmont Hotel in Banff Springs was always designed as a hotel and has been housing paying guests since its creation in 1888. Apart from an unfortunate incident in 1926 involving a raging inferno and complete destruction, it has always …
Commissioned by a leading company, Living Architecture, this house was designed to reflect the traditional architecture of the area by locating each bedroom within its own gable. A feature picked up by top Norwegian architects, JVA. The roof is made from a reflective alloy to capture the seasons as they …
A private island where you and your friends and family can do pretty much whatever you want. Sound good? I thought so. But that is not all. There are five island homes with room for up to 40 guests. Each building has been created by a young architect of the …
The TWA Hotel at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport is a mecca for aviation enthusiasts, especially those who lived through the times when TWA (Trans World Airlines) prospered. Located right next to Terminal 5, the hotel gave the former TWA Flight Center a new life, originally designed in …
These futuristic eco pods nestle in the Alps creating a little igloo village. Your pod is made out of insulating fiber and has a wood-burner for comfort. There is an en-suite bathroom and super luxurious bedding. Whitepod is part of the eco-tourism movement and aims to be carbon neutral. Each …
Looking at the facade of the Spanish country house where Les Cols Pavellons, Girona, is based, you might think this is a lovely but nothing-out-of-ordinary place. Nothing more wrong! The historic building hides five high-concept glass rooms that feature architectural design out of this world. The rooms are entirely made …
It seems like Swiss hotels are constantly trying to outdo each other in the art of ultimate luxury. The cryptically named 7132 Hotel is a strong contestant in the game. One of its unfair advantages? World-famous thermal baths designed by Peter Zumthor. The hotel's curious name comes from its postcode …
Near the center of Zürich lies the B2 Boutique Hotel and Spa. The hotel is located in what was once the Hürlimann brewery for over a century. The 51 rooms and 9 suites are all completely unique and are fully loaded with all the modern amenities available. The rooms have …
Located in the upscale Mayfair district of London, The Beaumont is a five-star hotel near Hyde Park. The original building built in 1926 has been transformed by famed London restaurateurs Corbin & King into a towering art deco grand masterpiece with an iconic sculpture created by Antony Gormley. There are …
Who can afford the ₤150,000-a-week it costs to charter a superyacht? Not many. But thanks to the Sunborn London you can still experience the life of a sexy sea-dog. It is a 394ft superyacht that has been converted into a luxury hotel. Permanently moored at Royal Victoria Dock, the financial …
The off-grid bamboo house lies in a part of Bali rich in biodiversity, where you can experience the beauty of flora and fauna. Naturally, that would include waking up to birds singing and the various cheeky insects - it's the jungle, after all! Selat is located in the Eastern region …
One of the few venues that hosted an “end of the world party” on December 21st, 2012. Congratulations on surviving the apocalypse, and what better way to celebrate than to visit the Gyreum Ecolodge? Billed as the most extraordinary building in Ireland, the huge yurt-like structure is powered only by …