Theme Hotels

From the street, El Palacito Secreto looks unassuming, just another modest colonial facade tucked into the historic heart of Merida. You would never guess what awaits inside. But the moment you step through the entrance, the ordinary world dissolves. What emerges is something far more extravagant: a sprawling, meticulously designed …

Most hotels promise a good night's sleep and maybe continental breakfast. The Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, promises you can spend that night in a space capsule, an igloo, or a medieval dungeon. Want to spend the night in a Viking ship? Done. Prefer a prehistoric cave? They've got …

In the tiny wine country town of Los Alamos, population barely 2,000, sits a hotel so wonderfully eccentric it makes the Madonna Inn look restrained. From the outside, the Victorian Mansion looks like any other stately 19th-century home. Step inside, and you'll find yourself tumbling down a rabbit hole of …

Hotel Rangá is a small resort located on the south coast of Iceland, where luxury and nature come together. Situated on the banks of a river, this boutique hotel is the perfect base for adventurers. The hotel stands out with its themed suites and an observatory with powerful telescopes, which …

If you can't imagine a world without a team of 11 players chasing a ball to score a goal against the opponent (and you aren't a Liverpool fan, in which case you should skip this article altogether), there is a heavenly place dedicated to football. This 4-star hotel, which opened …

Welcome to the paradise of all grill masters—and the nightmare of all vegans. Claus Böbel, the Franconian butcher, has fulfilled his lifelong dream by turning a run-down inn with the help of 700,000 euros into the world's first bratwurst hotel in a German village of 400 people. In September 2020, …

From bordello to boutique hotel, Pensão Amor's ("Guesthouse of Love") transformation is equally unique and provocative. Nude frescoes, erotic art, and a thick, velvet-covered atmosphere remind you of the times when love could be bought for 200 réis. Lisbon's Cais do Sodre neighborhood was the city's red light district until …

On the side of the Main Street of Tonopah in Nevada lies Clown Motel right next to the Old Tonopah Cemetery. This hotel owes its name to the central theme of the hotel – clowns. Leona and Leroy David built this hotel in 1985. Their father was a clown collector, …

Forget about the commercial hotel nonsense spread around the Globe. It's time for a new wave of hospitality that focuses on a friendly, unpretentious environment where you will feel at home. Superbude hits the right chords with its laid-back nature. Breakfast in the afternoon? Sure thing! There is nothing more …

You have to see to believe the fantastical world created by a dedicated couple in the USA. The owners envisioned Alice in Wonderland happily living together with Willy Wonka in a residence they created in Oz. But you are in Roxbury, New York, among the lush Catskill Mountains, and this …

Captain Nemo’s cabin is a quirky apartment located in Nantes, France, made to resemble where the popular fictional book hero might have lived. Nemo (Latin for “no one”) is a mysterious figure and scientific genius who roams the deep sea in his submarine, avoiding dry land unless it’s uninhabited. This …

Ever wanted to jump right into a Salvador Dali painting? Sen Pszczoly in Warsaw might be as close as it gets. Inspired by the famous *Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee*, this loft hotel recreates the surreal, dreamlike and outlandish atmosphere of Dali’s paintings. Each room is different …

The rent-by-the-hour Eden Motel is set in the middle of the bustling Kaohsiung City in Taiwan. 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 would make Christian …

Located in West Edmonton Mall – one of the largest malls on Earth – the Fantasyland Hotel features themed rooms to resemble your wildest dreams. Treat yourself, after all, as the poet Langston Hughs said, “hold fast to dreams.” Ever wondered what it must be like to live on a …

From the name, the Hotel Chateau Avalon conjures an image of an elegant manor nestled in the Swiss Alps, but this magnificent French chateau is set on 28 wooded acres in Kansas City. You can’t help but feel impressed by the large fountain, sweeping staircase, and the stone façade as …

Sato Castle stands out in the neighborhood since the building actually looks like a castle, complete with torchlights, parapets, and chains hanging over the driveway to simulate the appearance of a drawbridge. The hotel is centrally located in the Zhongshan district, a mere 5-minute walk from Jiannan Road MRT Station. …

Do you love chocolate? No, like really love it, like Willy Wonka-love it? That’s the idea behind Fabrica do Chocolate, a chocolate-themed hotel that pays tribute to our favorite obsession. Throughout the resort is a museum of chocolate, where you can learn about its history, all the while sampling every …

When you stay at the Efteling Hotel you stay in a real fairytale castle. Feel like a prince or princess with unlimited access to the Efteling Theme Park. This means you can have special early access, free parking, and seats at the Raveleijn show where, in a 20-minute spectacle with …

For over 60 years (which is ancient history in American time) the Madonna Inn has been welcoming travelers with its eccentric and luxurious take on the essential roadside Motel. The Inn has a famous bakery where decadent cakes are known for their elaborate appearance and amazing taste. There is a …

Located near amazing Malay sites such as the Blue Mosque, I-City, and Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park, Hotel de Art is a hip place to stay in Malaysia. An independent hotel that takes influence from the art hotels of Europe, Hotel de Art has 58 rooms each decorated in …