Aspen established itself as the mecca of ski enthusiasts, and it's one of the world's most famous ski resorts. The popular retreat is renowned for celebrity sightings, exquisite restaurants, luxurious hotels, lively après-ski entertainment, great shops, and four mountains with impressive ski areas. Aspen's mining heritage is incorporated into the …

Silver Lake is a trendy neighborhood in Los Angeles frequented by a young crowd looking for the coolest dive bars, music venues, coffee shops, and restaurants. The east-central region of LA is famous for its architecturally significant buildings and the centrally located Silver Lake Reservoir. Los Angeles has been portrayed …

The San Francisco Proper Hotel is housed in a historic flatiron building in the emerging Mid-Market neighborhood. The world-famed designer Kelly Wearstler was behind the creative works on San Francisco's newest boutique hotel. Her previous works include the [Viceroy Miami](https://www.uniqhotels.com/viceroy-miami), and she is famous for using old-style stately wallpapers. So, …

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 …

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 …

Treehouse in the heart of London? Well, not exactly. It's located in a 1960s office block that takes up the top five floors. Not quite the treehouse you would imagine, but it's not about the exterior looks, rather the indoor atmosphere; wooden parquets, a bunch of vintage furniture, colorful bits, …

The iconic district of SoHo is where artists' lofts, art galleries, designer shops, and prime examples of cast-iron architecture are all around the corner. The name comes from the simple fact that the neighborhood is "South of Houston Street". ModernHaus SoHo - formerly the James Hotel - honors the neighborhood's …

Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famous for its beautiful beaches and exciting festivals. For those traveling to this energetic city (with a population of nearly 6.5 million!), the Hotel Fasano is an excellent choice. Designed by famous French designer Philippe Starck, the 91-room hotel is …

Located in Hungary’s capital on the “Pest” side of the Danube River and just steps from St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Aria Hotel in Budapest represents a love for all things musical. The word “aria” actually means “a long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or …

Located in the small village of Silvaplana-Surlej, Switzerland, Nira Alpina is a modern ski resort that will leave you wanting for nothing! This resort provides true ski-in, ski-out access – meaning, you can actually ski to and from the resort itself. In fact, the resort prides itself on the fact …

Ranked the number 8 hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure in 2015, The Peninsula Shanghai is located just a short walk from The Bund riverfront, and the nearest metro stop is just a ten-minute walk away. Sleek chrome fixtures, bright white fabrics paired with gold accents, and marble …

This small “micro hotel” is located in NYC’s beautiful Hudson Square. Designed with the idea that folks wouldn’t spend too much time in their rooms while in the city that never sleeps, Arlo is modern and offers everything a guest could need despite its small size. Arlo makes use of …

Looking for a neat little spot to stay in New York? Try out a pod! With two locations, the Pod Hotel is a great option for those who need a comfortable place to crash on a budget. Rooms are tiny (think: 100-120 square feet) but space-optimized with sleek decor and …

With a 360° rooftop terrace overlooking the Berlin Zoo, this trendy German hotel designed by Werner Aisslinger is a neat option for travelers with a sense of adventure and whimsy. While the name implies a bikini-clad dress code, rumor has it that the moniker actually comes from the third floor …

Located in the South American country of Colombia, the Click Clack Hotel is contemporarily decorated and less than ten miles from downtown Bogotá. With a striking asymmetric exterior, this 11-story hotel is a distinct fixture and work of art in and of itself. The hotel also has a unique way …

There are several hotel options in downtown Seattle, but few capture the city's true character and progressive culture. Positioned in the center of Seattle’s most famous destinations, Motif Seattle reflects the very heart of the city. The hotel's design was inspired by the local music and art scene, drawing upon …

Brooklyn has long been known for its history and brick buildings. The Wythe Hotel is in one of these historical industrial buildings from 1901. The building has been preserved in its original form with its exposed brick walls, arched windows, cast iron support columns, and magnificent pine wood ceilings. The …

Formally Bombay, Mumbai is India’s capital of commerce and home to the Bollywood film industry. Rise above the hustle and bustle of the city in your guestroom, perhaps overlooking the Arabian Sea with floor-to-ceiling windows. It has internet, a hot drink maker and top quality bedding. The best suites have …

Unique, boutique, charming, and novel are some of the best words to describe The Grand Daddy Hotel located in the bustling, yet picturesque, Cape Town in South Africa. This hotel is located on Long Street, the highly representative epicenter of modern inner-city South African culture. A vibrant fusion of textbook …

Shaped like a huge boat, the brave architecture of Hotel Unique is making waves in the trendy city of Sao Paolo. Architect Ruh Ohtake has used the wedge-shape of his building to create floors that get progressively wider the higher you go. Every evening, the rooftop Skye bar collects sophisticated …