Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
Minimalist Hotels
Forestis - The World's Highest Rooftop Bar & Magnificent Dolomites PanoramaForestis  
The awe-inspiring setting in Southern Tyrol with the Dolomites peaks is one of the best-selling points of the Forestis hotel, but it also has the highest rooftop bar in the world. The Dolomites is Italy's spectacular mountain range with 18 peaks above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and a UNESCO World …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain
Location: Bressanone  Italy  West Europe
Paradero Todos Santos - The Beauty Of BrutalismParadero  
Todos Santos
Paradero's brutalist-style nature villa is situated on the west coast of Baja California, where the ocean meets the mountain town of Todos Santos. Brutalist architecture emerged from the post-war era in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. Brutalism was a way to express a departure from the 1940s architecture with …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature
Location: Todos Santos  Mexico  North America
Hotel Terrestre - Brutalist-Inspired Villas In Puerto EscondidoHotel Terrestre  
Puerto Escondido is Mexico's picturesque coastal town with vibrant nightlife and pristine beaches with rocky cliffs, also known as the Emerald Coast. Before the 1930s, there was nothing but wild nature here. Today, it's one of the biggest tourist attractions on the Oaxacan coast, with some of the best surfing …
Accommodation types: Concept   Nature
Location: Puerto Escondido  Mexico  North America
Optimi Rooms - Futuristic Capsules In BilbaoOptimi Rooms  
Bilbao
The capsule hotel movement originating from Japan is spreading throughout the whole world. Originally started as a means to drive down accommodation prices, it has now entered a new era. Travelers are no longer satisfied with cheap but crowded and overly simple rooms. Optimi Rooms in Balbao is set to …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Design   Hostel
Location: Bilbao  Spain  West Europe
Axis Viana - Creative Architecture In A Portuguese Heritage TownAxis  
Viana
If you’re a design freak, you will love every bit of Axis Viana Hotel. The unique and elegant shape of the building is just the beginning of an aesthetic feast. Minimalism rules here from start to finish, and you will find that all interiors are sleek, modern, and consistent. The …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Viana do Castelo  Portugal  West Europe
Alila Wuzhen - Minimalist Perfection In A Historic Chinese TownAlila Wuzhen  
Alila's third and newest hotel in China is located in the historic town of Wuzhen that's often referred to as the Venice of the East. It lies between three megacities - Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai – each has a population of over 10 million. The scenic town is famous for …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Wuzhen  China  East Asia
Shiroiya Hotel - Japanese Minimalism Meets Contemporary ArtShiroiya  
Hotel
Maebashi, the city of water, greenery, and poets, has seen a remarkable transformation from silk manufacturing to pioneer Japan's modernization. Shiroiya Hotel has seen a similar metamorphosis from a Japanese ryokan (inn) with 300 years of history into an inspirational contemporary creation. The original inn's rough concrete walls remind its …
Accommodation types: Design   Industrial
Location: Maebashi  Japan  East Asia
Hotel Zen Tokyo - Luxury Zen PodsHotel Zen  
Tokyo
The recently opened Hotel Zen Tokyo has taken the popular capsule-style accommodation from Japan and brought it to a new level. Located in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, or "Doll town" as the locals call it, it's one of the most traditional parts of Tokyo, and it's got a great connection with the …
Accommodation types: Capsule
Location: Tokyo  Japan  East Asia
Manshausen Island - Private Island Sea Cabins Above The Arctic Circle In NorwayManshausen  
Island
Owned by a polar explorer, writer, and photographer, Børge Ousland, Manshausen Island Resort has a taste of true adventure. Its tagline, “where sea and mountains meet”, captures well the remote and beautiful surroundings of the property. Manshausen is a 55-acre private island far above the Arctic Circle in Norway and …
Accommodation types: Nature   Remote
Location: Nordskot  Norway  West Europe
Zero Box Lodge - Quirky Concept Hotel In Porto With A Live Art InstallationZero Box  
Lodge
ZERO Box Lodge is not just another budget hotel. Located right in the heart of beautiful Port, ZERO is a self-proclaimed “ground-breaking experience”. How so? Let’s start with the basics. There are three types of rooms or “boxes”, as they call them here. Zero is a windowless room with a …
Accommodation types: Art
Location: Porto  Portugal  West Europe
PUBLIC Hotel NYC - Affordable Luxury In Central New YorkPUBLIC  
Hotel
This place is pretty damn exclusive for something called Public Hotel. Actually, forget exclusive. This place is fabulous. But despite its extravagant looks, Public Hotel is very decently priced (if you can say that anything is decently priced in New York). The modest pricing is a conscious choice of Ian …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: New York  USA  North America
Hotel Mono Singapore - All Black And White Hotel In ChinatownHotel Mono  
Singapore
Amongst the dizzying colors and sounds of Singapore’s Chinatown, you’ll find an oasis of quiet in monochrome. Hotel Mono is housed in six heritage shophouses, and it retains some of the original architectural elements, such as huge Rococo windows and a stunning intricate facade. But there is a twist. Unlike …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Singapore  Singapore  Southeast Asia
Les Cols Pavellons - Spectacular All-Glass Suites With Private Onsen BathsLes Cols  
Pavellons
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 …
Accommodation types: Concept   Design
Location: Olot  Spain  West Europe
Amanemu - Minimalist Retreat In Ise-Shima ParkAmanemu  
Located in a remote part of Japan's beautiful Ise-Shima National Park, Amanemu is a hidden luxury retreat. The resort overlooks Ago Bay, known as the Bay of Pearls, and is surrounded by lush forests and golf courses. The architecture of Amanemu is a true celebration of minimalism. Inspired by the …
Accommodation types: Design   Nature   Spa
Location: Shima-shi  Japan  East Asia
InBox Capsule Hotel - Designer Capsule Hotel In St. PetersburginBox  
Capsule Hotel
The capsule hotels, originally introduced in Japan, are finally taking off in Europe to the great satisfaction of those who value good prices and privacy. inBox Capsule Hotel in St. Petersburg skillfully combines modern interiors, comfort, and clever use of space to provide you with your own personal space for …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Design
Location: Saint Petersburg  Russia  East Europe
The Pod - Boutique Capsule Hotel In Singapore - Oh My PodThe Pod  
Singapore
You might not get views of the Marina Bay Sands or dolphins having fun and jumping out of the sea, but you get a good night's sleep in Singapore's chic answer to the Japanese pod hotels. Located near the central business district, The Pod has 133 capsules inspired by modern …
Accommodation types: Capsule   Hostel
Location: Singapore  Singapore  Southeast Asia
Puro Hotel Wrocław - Sleek Hotel Next To Old TownPuro Hotel  
Wrocław
Based in Poland’s western city of Wrocław, the Puro Hotel is urban, sleek, chic, and minimalistic – perfect for those looking for a hip place to crash in one of Poland’s most charming cities. Puro Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city that’s nicknamed the “Venice of …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Wroclaw  Poland  East Europe
Amankora Resort Bhutan - Remote Luxury Surrounded By Pristine NatureAmankora Resort  
Bhutan
Derived from the Sanskrit word for “peace” and the Dzongkha word for “circular pilgrimage,” the Amankora lodges scattered through the peaks and valleys of Bhutan embody the base meanings of both words. This series of five lodges are nestled in Bhutan's Kingdom, situated between Tibet and India, making it one …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Nature   Remote
Location: Paro  Bhutan  South Asia
Hotel Daniel Vienna - Boat ArtHotel  
Daniel
Minimalism and style along with luxury and simplicity are the hallmarks of Vienna’s own Hotel Daniel Vienna. The hotel is relatively new but has been providing its guests with amazing experiences since its doors opened in ’11. The hotel’s building was chosen because of its historical substance and the fact …
Accommodation types: Design   Trailer
Location: Vienna  Austria  West Europe
El Faro Beach Hotel - Costa Rican Hotel Built From Shipping ContainersEl Faro  
Beach Hotel
The El Faro Beach Hotel is just a short walk from the Pacific Ocean and right at the entrance of the National Park if you are in the mood for a hike in the dense nature. The hotel was built from blocks of sea containers. The construction time using these …
Accommodation types: Beach   Eco-Friendly
Location: Quepos  Costa Rica  Central America
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