Set in the middle of the bustling Kaohsiung City in Taiwan, lies the rent by the hour Eden Motel. The 22 themed rooms come in four flavors: World – virtual travel to faraway countries, Fantasy – romantic and love overdose settings, Fashion – quirky rooms with barbwire and design that ...

The Americana and motel culture that grew up as motoring became widespread in the first half of the 20th Century is actually one of the most novel aesthetic moments of the time period. The Wigwam motel was built by a Native American enthusiast who patented his unique concrete structures and ...

This rental property was built in the 1980s on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast of the North American mainland that have long been a kite-strewn holiday destination. It was the location for a film called Nights in Rodanthe where Richard ...

A visit to Matmata, Tunisia will take you through both movie history and a cultural introduction to the nomadic people who settled the area. Located about 40 kilometers from the oasis of Gabes, Sidi Driss is set in a rugged, arid environment that was deemed the perfect location for the ...

The Hotel Chelsea, or more simply the Chelsea, is a historic landmark of New York City that has been home to scores of notable literary and film stars over the years. Finished in 1885, this 250 unit hotel was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This ...

Situated at the southern end of the Strip, the Luxor Hotel has long been a famous landmark of Las Vegas, attracting international travelers and celebrities alike by projecting its beam of light into the night sky. Although it has retained its unique architecture, the Luxor has moved away from the ...

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 State Tower is Southeast Asia’s largest building with 68 floors and standing 247m tall and crowned by a golden dome. Within these walls is the Lebua, Bangkok’s premier five star boutique hotel. Your large and luxurious suite has expansive views of the metropolis and includes a separate bedroom, living ...

*Architectural wonderland* This historical building is an example of metabolism a movement in Japanese architecture that drew inspiration from how living organisms arrange themselves. Metabolists viewed society as an organism and the Nakagin Tower is one of the few remaining examples of their work. Each capsule is like a cell, ...

*A luxurious waterfall location* The site was originally home to the Snoqualmie Falls Lodge (built in 1919) and now the building has been renovated to become the Salish Lodge and Spa. The exterior was used as a location for cult TV show, Twin Peaks and, while the interior has changed, ...

This hotel was built by the Serbian Tim Burton, Emir Kusturica and is based on his film Life is Miracle. Everything is constructed from wood mixing traditional with modern styles. The famous director still lives there with his family in the large main house. The design was set to recreate ...

It’s 1930 in Portugal’s Estoril Coast, popular with the rich and famous. A new grand hotel has just been opened. It will become home to Europe’s jetsetters for the next hundred years. Yes, even today it has a dedicated ‘Royal Wing’ for when their most aristocratic guests turn up for ...

This royal palace was first erected by the Maharana in 1746. Built on four acres of rock in the middle of a tranquil lake, it has been used by the rich and powerful for hundreds of years. And James Bond too. Yes, this hotel was used as the location for ...

‘Here’s Johnny!’ Well, your concierge actually; make sure you tip him well as you are about to take a room in the gorgeous and ghoulish Timberline Lodge, the location for classic horror film, ‘The Shining’. Joking aside, this incredible structure was built entirely by hand in the 1930s and remains ...

The Kasbah du Toubkal was conceived more as a Berber hospitality centre than a hotel. It was designed to be eco-friendly and sustainable; 5% of all profits go direct to local villages making education a reality for the young people who live there. Originally, the summer home of a local ...