Most popular unique hotels - Page 28.

In Tuscany, there is a beautiful villa that has been restored. With only seven rooms, this exclusive hotel has married modern furnishings with the traditional style. The half-ancient wooden beams hold up the ceiling as you sit in front of a 200-year-old fireplace next to a stone wall that was …

Amanjiwo, which translates to “peaceful soul”, is perched above the amazing site of Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world. Located on the most important island of the Indonesian archipelago, Java is the heart of Indonesian culture and commerce. Far removed from the chaos of Jakarta, Amanjiwo can be …

This amazing Napoleon III building is situated 15 minutes from Cannes in 22 acres of private parkland. Built in 1870 it was originally intended to serve as a writer’s retreat but that didn’t work out and the property became a luxury hotel that still attracted famous writers and artists. Yes, …

By 1874 it became clear that a lighthouse was needed to mark the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The US government, unable to find a suitable location for the lighthouse, took over East Brother Island. Using dynamite to level the island, they built a lighthouse that remains there to this …

Domes are all the rage in eco-tourism these days. Where old-style hotels needed deep foundations, roads, pipes, and cables to be laid down – eco domes are made from special vinyl that is warm, durable, and light. They are built using the “leave no trace” philosophy and the hotel’s designers …

Billed as Britain’s “sauciest hotel” the Pelirocco has much to delight you, especially if you happen to be in the mood for some busy lovemaking. Or not as the case may be, there is plenty to do. They will organize a professional makeover and a glamorous photoshoot for you. The …

About 90 miles north of Manhattan in New York's Hudson Valley sits a Victorian castle that looks like it was plucked from a fairy tale and dropped onto the shores of a glacial lake. Mohonk Mountain House rises from the Shawangunk Ridge like something out of a Gothic novel, complete …

Located in the historic Malopolska region of Poland, known as “Little Poland,” Hotel Heron Sienna is built on eighteenth-century lands surrounded by lush natural forests and lakes. The hotel sits right near Lake Roznowskie, where guests can enjoy various watersport activities, from sailing to boat racing. Nearby attractions also include …

In an alpine valley, you will find the Husky Lodge. Stay in one of a number of luxurious cabins - one even has a private sauna. There are more than 30 huskies that live at the lodge and activities are numerous. You can learn how to be a musher by …

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 …

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 cozy accommodations, Schlaf-Fass is the only place where you can actually stay inside your own wine barrel. This quirky and imaginative destination has …

Built in 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is located on a hill with brilliant views of the Indian countryside. It is a 55-room heritage resort covering six acres of land with multiple levels and palatial wings. Left to ruin for much of the 20th Century, it was restored in the 1990s …

Sweden's fifth largest and one of the oldest towns is home to the Steam Hotel. Västerås, with its funky diaereses (marks placed over vowels), is not on the list of the most typical tourist destinations, but that may very well change in the near future. The city has the largest …

Nothing screams “luxury” like a holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland. So if you’re heading to the birthplace of Alpine tourism, make sure to indulge in all the extravagance the place has to offer. If you ask me, booking a room in the famous Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is a pretty good …

Based on the island of Koh Kood, located 200 miles southeast of Bangkok, Thailand, this luxury beach resort is a vacationer's oasis. While Koh Kood is the fourth-largest island in the country, its land is largely undeveloped, allowing you to admire the raw beauty of the surrounding natural setting. Soneva …

The grand palace of Hotel de la Coupole, with impressive French Indochina styling, offers extravagance in a breathtakingly pretty environment. The remote mountain region around Sapa is Vietnam's scenic getaway. The natural spectacle with beautiful rugged scenery and rich cultural life is a major tourist hotspot. Sapa lies in the …

You are balancing on a mountain bike at the top of a slither of rocky trail running steeply down a mountainside. Everything is focused on your next maneuver. Your behind hovers behind the saddle for balance, feet in firm contact with the pedals, white knuckles on the handlebars, you choose …

Maison Couturier is an estate built by French immigrants in tropical Mexico in the 1800s. The old farmhouse has been renovated into a boutique hotel where you will find your own private terrace and some delightful antique furnishings. Surrounded by tropical fruit trees, whirring crickets, and lush scents. The white …

The "House of Silence" is one of Mexico's most exclusive hotels, with only six rooms. It's also the only place in the world where you can stay at an active mezcal production site. Does it sound too industrial to be habitable? Quite the contrary. Casa Silencio is built around the …

In the crazy heat of Bangkok, there is a fine sanctuary on the banks of the Chao Praya River, The Siam Hotel. Owned by Thai popstar, Noi, the décor is designed by Bill Bensley and is a fusion of Art Deco and Thai styles. Your room is of unique appearance …