Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
Hot Tub Hotels
Air Castle  
Unique homes are spreading like wildfire, with each new creation being wilder and more quirky than before. Steve and Nancy, a creative couple from Dallas, dreamed up a new concept for short-term rental. The idea came from a sweet childhood story. Steve's grandfather asked his daydreaming son if he would …
Accommodation types: Industrial   Nature
Location: Ladonia  USA  North America
Black Rock  
Resort
A trip to the ocean side on Vancouver Island takes you to unexpected places. Black Rock Oceanfront Resort allows you to stand between the rocky coast and the Pacific Ocean waves — an eccentric destination with a remarkable panorama. Unexplored shores and dense rainforests surround black Rock Oceanfront. Amid pristine …
Accommodation types: Nature
Location: Ucluelet  Canada  North America
Volkshotel  
Inspired perhaps by the success of Volkswagen, which sells millions of personal cars to a wide range of groups, Volkshotel is an open house for everyone. From a typical tourist looking forward to smelling colorful tulips or freshly rolled joints to local entrepreneurs sitting down for a coffee hoping to …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Amsterdam  Netherlands  West Europe
Twin Farms  
Nestled amidst lush Vermont countryside, this hidden resort offers four accommodations and delicious food, wine, and alcohol throughout your stay, all-inclusive. However, all guests must be over 16 years old. The adult atmosphere of the resort makes Twin Farms the destination for the perfect honeymoon or romantic getaway for two. …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Barnard  USA  North America
Spotty Bogotá  
Centro
Arriving in a large city like Bogota - over 7 million inhabitants - you will face the inevitable dilemma of where to stay, having close to a thousand options. Luckily for you (and me), a chain called Spotty Hostels has created pretty much the perfect place, whether you are on …
Accommodation types: Hostel   Skyscraper
Location: Bogota  Colombia  South America
Chalet Al Foss  
Alp Resort
In a sunny and quiet spot at the gates of Vermiglio, an imposing mountain chalet rises. Chalet Al Foss Alp Resort's sun-soaked and mountainous surrounding is bursting with greenery in summer and buried under the beauty of a blanket of snow in winter. During ski season, a free bus will …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Vermiglio  Italy  West Europe
Casona Sforza  
The state-of-the-art architecture of Casona Sforza invites adults (only) to an elegantly minimalist getaway at a secluded beach of Southern Puerto Escondido. Alberto Kalach, architect and mastermind behind the design, created an inspirational set of buildings with millenary and bio construction techniques. The pretty and functional antiseismic arches can withstand …
Accommodation types: Beach   Villa
Location: Puerto Escondido  Mexico  North America
San Luis  
Retreat
South Tyrol's contrasting region of the gorgeous Mediterranean landscape and Alpine peaks is home to an exceptional resort built around a 5,800 sqm (62,431 sqft) lake. The property sits on a 40 hectares alpine park overlooking pine forests and mountain peaks. San Luis's greatest asset is its natural environment, and …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature   Spa
Location: Hafling  Italy  West Europe
Tree House  
Lodge
Tree House is a fairytale ecolodge on Costa Rica's scenic Caribbean coast situated on a 10-acre private land. The lodge is nestled in the lush forest of the Playa Chiquita at the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife refuge. You will get the best of both worlds here. It is a …
Accommodation types: Beach   Fairytale   Jungle   Nature
Location: Puerto Viejo  Costa Rica  Central America
Amangani  
Amangani resort is perched on a secluded hilltop at the edge of the Grand Teton National Park. This peaceful home – which is the translation of Amangani – offers magical views of the Snake River Valley and the highest mountain in the national park, the Grand Teton. This panorama is …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature
Location: Jackson  USA  North America
Riffelhaus  
1853
If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s films, you’ll be delighted with Riffelhaus 1853. This white and red mountain hotel from 1853 is a perfect little gem of Anderson-esque aesthetic. Set amongst the dramatic peaks of the Swiss Alps, the hotel was constructed at a near-impossible altitude for its time …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
Backstage Hotel  
Zermatt
Located in the mountains of Switzerland, the Backstage Hotel in Zermatt is a beautifully designed luxury option for those looking for the ultimate getaway. Every piece of furniture in this hotel is made by hand in the studio of the artist, architect, and designer Heinz Julen. With walnut, chrome, and …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Mountain
Location: Zermatt  Switzerland  West Europe
West Usk  
Lighthouse
Built in 1821 by a Scottish architect, this lighthouse located at the mouth of the River Usk in the United Kingdom now holds four guest rooms. A stone spiral staircase takes you to the first floor, where all the rooms to let are. These wedge-shaped bedrooms (arranged around a wishing …
Accommodation types: Lighthouse
Location: Newport  United Kingdom  West Europe
La Bobadilla  
La Bobadilla’s tagline is ‘royal hideaway hotel’, and for a good reason. Set on a large country estate amongst the beautiful Andalusian mountains, this is definitely the right place for travelers who want to enjoy some quiet moments away from the big city. Of course, a hotel in a secluded …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Cuesta La Palma  Spain  West Europe
Waldmeier’s  
Fasshotel
The Fasshotel is located amidst the famous vineyards of Schaffhausen canton in northern Switzerland. Wines produced in the region have become famous and widely sought after around the globe. The Waldmeier’s grandfather first began tending to the vines on his 5 hectares in 1991 which has since grown into a …
Accommodation types: Wine
Location: Trasadingen  Switzerland  West Europe
Fogo Island  
Inn
Located off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Fogo Island is a remote yet accessible little spot (think: just over 2,000 people living in 10 distinct communities). Situated in the Labrador Current along "Iceberg Alley," the Island Inn sits by the rugged shores of the wild North Atlantic Ocean. This …
Accommodation types: Island   Luxury   Nature   Remote
Location: Joe Batt's Arm  Canada  North America
Hotel Gino  
Wellness Rabath
Located in Georgia (the country, not the state), this hotel is a spectacular, historic place to stay. This is the only hotel in the Caucasus region placed inside the walls of the historic fortress Rabath. In the historic center of Akhaltsikhe, right inside the Rabati Fortress, this hotel features a …
Accommodation types: Castle   Spa
Location: Akhaltsikhe  Georgia  Caucasus
Nishiyama Onsen  
Keiunkan
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan spa hotel was originally opened in 705 AD, and in 2011 it was declared the oldest hotel in the world by Guinness World Records (currently 1317 years old). Since its inception, the hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for 52 generations. The …
Accommodation types: Spa   Traditional
Location: Yamanashi  Japan  East Asia
Chewton Glen  
Treehouse
Located in the beautiful countryside of Hampshire, England, this is not your typical treehouse. Each treehouse includes two suites in an elevated tree canopy with lovely forest views. With an outdoor hot tub, kitchenette, and marble-floored bathroom with a freestanding bath, guests will not want to leave these environmentally friendly …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature   Treehouse
Location: New Milton  United Kingdom  West Europe
Heron Live  
Hotel
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 …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature   Spa
Location: Gródek Nad Dunajcem  Poland  East Europe
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