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When planning a trip to any country, the first item on the list is housing. But not all travelers will enjoy the standard hotel accommodations, typical room service and continental breakfast. To make your trip memorable, take a look at this list of the 13 most unusual hotels in the world that are not only different from the usual hotels, but also worth the investment of money and effort.
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It's best to stay away from this hotel if you want to cut down on your sodium intake. The entire building is made of pure salt, from the walls to the floors and furniture. Chalk-white huts blend into the ivory-colored desert landscape of the Great Salar de Uyuni, which stretches into salty oblivion in every possible direction and provides excellent viewing platforms for starfalls. What can I say: this is the land of salt, huge amounts of salt.
Hotel de Glace, Canada
You don't have to live in an igloo to get the full Canadian experience, although that would probably be a lot of fun, but there are other options. For several months each year, you can experience this sensational Inuit lifestyle in a Quebec city hotel built entirely of ice and snow.
Even touching the bed frames is cold in the hotel, where 500 tons of ice and 15,000 tons of snow include high 5-meter ceilings and intricately carved furniture.
Desert Lotus Hotel, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
The Xiangshawan Desert is probably not the first place you think of when planning a vacation. During winter, temperatures are very low with frequent snowstorms, while summer brings hot, dry weather that causes huge sandstorms. However, these conditions are exactly what makes the Desert Lotus Hotel so unique.
The hotel's repeating white tiles give the building the appearance of a flower opening its petals over the desert. To cope with permanent dunes, the Lotus Hotel is supported by a steel frame anchored in the sand without water or concrete.
Wooden houses in Kadir, Türkiye
On Turkey's idyllic Turquoise Coast, at the end of a pine valley, lies the village of Olympos, where hoteliers specialize in a different type of accommodation - tree houses. These simple wooden bungalows nestled among the branches have long been popular among tourists, and this popularity has not waned with time. Kadir, one of the original hotels, now operates over a hundred bungalows, as well as several larger huts and dormitories.
Adrere Amellal, Siwa city, Egypt
Sixteen kilometers from the charming town of Siwa is the Adrere Amellal Hotel. An eco-accommodation overlooking Lake Siwa, located at the foot of the mystical "White Mountain", Adrere Amellal features 40 rooms, each decorated in the traditional style of the city, with walls made of salt stones and palm trees for the roofs. All rooms are unique and different in design.
The earthen buildings blend naturally into the landscape, while the furniture and furnishings pay homage to talented local artisans. Other features of the hotel include ancient olive and palm groves, Roman springs, and gourmet cuisine.
Given the absence of electricity and telephones, Adrere Amellal is in complete harmony with the surrounding nature, and conveys this mood to its visitors. Torches, beeswax candles and endless stars illuminate the place, while old barbecues provide warmth on cool evenings.
Aydinli Cave House Hotel, Goreme, Türkiye
Explorers looking to unleash their inner caver can stay at the Aydinli Cave House Hotel, which opened in 2008. Situated high above the center of the old village, in the heart of old Goreme, the 14-room family hotel is carved from natural stone and traditional Cappadocia stone.
The rooms are decorated in a natural, even down-to-earth style and are named after their origins. For example, the former room for storing food and keeping pigeons' nests, called the Divanhorne or living room, offers original carvings and a private terrace with the best views. Before exploring Cappadocia, try a traditional Turkish breakfast or take in the panoramic views of Goreme and the Rose Valley from the hotel's rooftop terrace.
Earthship Biotecture, Tres Piedras, New Mexico
Before we abandon Earth for another planet, it would be useful to check out potential new digs. The Earthship Project has been in development since 1960, and in 1997 opened sustainable cabins for visitors and guests (for less than an eternity). Made from recycled or eco-friendly materials, earthships recycle their own wastewater, generate energy, and grow food. By the way, they are equipped with amenities that are unlikely to be found in space: Wi-Fi connection and TV.
Neemrana Fort-Palace, India
Despite the huge number of resorts with a historical past, New Delhi has a truly unique hotel, the more beautiful of which you are unlikely to find. Neemrana is a lively and energetic place for magical weekends, holidays, celebrations, and even conferences. With a 15-century heritage, this hotel is ideal for reimagining your present and even creating a different past, thanks to its wonderful location.
All seven parts of the palace have 12 tiers rising to the top of the hill on which the hotel is located, while the garden covers 2.5 hectares. Hanging gardens, two swimming pools that create the impression of approaching the horizon, and an Ayurvedic spa are just part of what makes this hotel one of the most unique and unusual not only in Delhi, but throughout India.
Hang Nga "Crazy House", Vietnam
With all its twists and turns, tree-like design and animal sculptures, the Hang Nga Guesthouse, or Moon Villa, in the Vietnamese city of Da Lat is one of the strangest places to stay. The hotel is named after its creator, Hang Viet Nga, although it later received the nickname "Madhouse" due to its strange design and cavernous interior. The inspiration for this design was the architect's desire to bring people back to nature and remind them to appreciate rather than destroy the environment.
The concrete structure is replete with animal-themed rooms, open-air balconies and a sculpture garden. The architect took into account the works of Walt Disney and Salvador Dali when planning her building, and guests can stay in one of 10 rooms connected by staircases, bridges and tunnel passages.
Seaventures Rig Resort, Mabul Island, Malaysia
At the top of the Coral Triangle, one of the most picturesque diving spots in the world, there is what looks like an oil rig. But in fact, this is not an environmental time bomb at all, but a dream hotel for avid scuba divers. An elevator on this “tower” lowers divers into the water, guiding them through the reef system, and all dives are included in the cost of staying at this resort. Not all the fun takes place underwater though: the hotel is famous for its live music and barbecue nights.
Kumbuk Hotel, Buttala, Sri Lanka
On the banks of the Kumbukkan Oya River stands a lone, slightly deformed elephant. This quaint eco-hotel is built from grass and twigs and sways slowly in the wind, just like a lumbering pachyderm. This two-story structure can accommodate up to 10 people. But you can see real elephants in the nearby Yala Wildlife Sanctuary. The stunning surroundings, river and local facilities including a number of chalets create an ideal environment for tourists, providing the chance for a unique experience.
Magic Mountain Hotel, Chile
This Chilean hotel is located in a mountain formed in the shape of a volcano. Fortunately, it is not lava that flows from the top, but streams of water, since there is a waterfall at the very top. Over the years, water has washed over the rocks of the “volcano”, and now it is so covered with vegetation that it blends into the background of the forest.
To get to the building itself you will have to cross a monkey bridge, which is an adventure in itself. All 9 rooms are equipped with modern amenities and large windows, and each has a special name after one of the local bird species.
Hotel Unbalance, Peru
Architects never tire of creating outlandish buildings, and in the future the list of unusual hotels will probably be supplemented with another one - the Peruvian Hotel Unbalance. Leaning precariously over the edge of a cliff, the Unbalance Hotel will be one of the most unusual places for citizens and tourists in Lima, Peru.
During our last trip to St. Petersburg, we talked a lot with the managers of large and mini hotels about how the hotel business works in our country. Almost every one of them said that in St. Petersburg there is very serious competition among hotels, but in Moscow, everything is completely different - there are not enough hotels and even the worst hotel in a residential area is almost always full.
With the help of you and the online hotel booking service, we tried to find unusual hotels in Moscow. Yes, there are fewer such hotels in the capital than in St. Petersburg, but they still exist :). Let's look at them together...
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: Open room rates from 6,500 rubles to 12,500 rubles. When ordering through Ostrovok.ru, room rates start from 4,500 rubles.
1. This small boutique hotel is located in one of the side streets near the Mayakovskaya metro station, a 3-minute walk from Tverskaya Street. It opened in 2009, in a mansion that was rebuilt from scratch in the image and likeness of Chenonceau Castle in France.
2. The hotel has only 9 very cozy rooms, 4 categories (Suite, Junior Suite, Standard, Single)
3. In the corridors hang paintings brought from France, fresh flowers - everything is quiet and calm. You still need to look for such quiet corners in the very center of Moscow.
4. The rooms have free tea and coffee, all bath amenities, including bathrobes and slippers.
5. Yes, the hotel itself is ideal for celebrating weddings or some small special events. At least all the conditions for this have been created: there is a cozy indoor courtyard and a chic restaurant... and of course a stunning honeymoon room with champagne, a fruit basket from the hotel and late check-out.
6. Breakfast is not included in the room price and costs 600 rubles. If you don’t want to eat at the hotel, there are plenty of caffeine shops and restaurants of all stripes around. It's hard to go hungry in this area :).
7. By the way, the hotel positions itself as non-smoking. Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is free and quite fast.
8. We weren’t able to try anything in the restaurant, since it was being prepared for a banquet, but of course everything looks very “expensive and rich” :).
9. We visited Chenonosseau in March, when there was still snow. But judging by the stories and some photographs, the courtyard in summer turns into a small cozy garden with a fountain and an air cafe. You'll definitely have to check it out on a summer Saturday evening :).
One of the small nuances is that the hotel does not have its own parking lot, so on weekdays it can be problematic to leave your car.
: Open room rates from 6080 rubles. When ordering through Ostrovok.ru, room rates start from 4,400 rubles.
10. To be honest, when we went to this hotel, we imagined a kind of “scoop” with sullen receptionists and slightly shabby walls. There also had to be a decanter with cut glasses in the room. I don’t know where we picked up such associations, but in fact the hotel pleasantly surprised us.
11. The hotel opened, it’s scary to imagine, already in 1952. Now it has 108 rooms, 6 categories.
12. You can immediately see how rich its history is. This is how you check into your room, lie down on the bed, and Chuck Norris himself might be sleeping on it :).
13. Many of you have probably seen the building itself, if not live, then in the movies. By the way, historical films are still often shot here, because the surroundings of many rooms most accurately convey the spirit of that time.
14. Inside there are quite a few different cafes, billiard rooms, restaurants and just secluded corners where you can either talk with guests or just plunge into the era of your grandparents.
15. The rooms struck us first of all with the height of their ceilings. 3.70 and above is truly impressive! All windows face either the courtyard or a quiet street.
16. The parquet, as we were told, remains from those times and is regularly polished by specially trained people. The hotel also has an Art Gallery.
17. All rooms have all kinds of bath amenities, free Wi-Fi and tea, coffee and water. There is also excellent parking available for all guests.
18. The interior certainly looks grandiose. To preserve and maintain the historical image, the hotel employs a group of restorers. Moreover, this is not an empty phrase, the condition of the hotel is truly amazing.
19. We liked this table. It’s immediately clear that big things were once decided upon by him :).
20. At one time, in Moscow, in such hotels it was fashionable to rent out some rooms for offices. Naturally, this caused some inconvenience to the guests. At the Sovetsky Hotel, all rooms are now used exclusively for their intended purpose.
21. By the way, you can get a club suite as a gift from the hotel. To do this, you just need to celebrate your wedding in a local restaurant :). And the phone in the photo, by the way, is working - checked.
22. Breakfast is included in the price of all room categories.
23. In the evening, the hotel plays live music - harp or piano.
24. A restaurant where shows are held every evening.
: Open room rates from 550 rubles. When ordering through Ostrovok.ru, room rates start from 550 rubles.
25. Hostel Fabrika is probably located in the very center of modern Moscow culture - on Red October. Still, this is a unique opportunity to live for just 500 rubles per day, just 7 minutes on foot from the Kremlin.
26. In total, the hostel, which has been operating for a whole year, has 14 rooms of 4 categories (2, 4, 6 and 8 people).
27. The atmosphere there is relaxed and even a little creative. On the day of our shooting, a whole KVN team lived in the hostel, which held their rehearsals right there :).
28. Inside there is everything for a fulfilling student life :). Free Wi-Fi, TV, microwave, refrigerator - in general, a kind of student paradise :). By the way, there is even a known case when a young man from America met a girl from somewhere in Siberia in this hostel, and the other day they got married.. oh how! :).
29. There are also double rooms with amenities right in the room.
30. The interior of the Factory was designed by young artists, so in some places it turned out informal and daring.
: Open room rates from 3,200 rubles. When ordering through Ostrovok.ru, room rates start from 2800 rubles.
31. The hotel is located next to Red Square, on Teatralny Proezd. It was opened by a group of designers, artists and actors in the summer of 2009.
32. A total of 23 numbers of 4 categories were discovered.
33. The hotel occupies the third floor of the unique historical and architectural ensemble of the Chinese baths of the merchant Khludov, built in 1891. And on the second floor there is a cafe - the theater club of Alexei Paperny “Workshop”. A small caveat: apparently on Fridays and Saturdays some hotel rooms can be a little noisy.
34. Design rooms are the pride of the hotel. They were painted by famous Argentine artists.
35. The rooms have all bath amenities except bathrobes and slippers.
36. Breakfast is included in the room price, but quite simple.
38. Some rooms without windows, however, are cheaper.
39. The corridors are twilight and you can just feel a certain mystery.
40. It’s been a while since we rode such elevators :)
I: The open price of rooms in a hostel is from 700 rubles, and in a hotel from 3200 rubles. When ordering through Ostrovok.ru, the cost of rooms is from 600 rubles and 3000 rubles.
41. Hostel and Hotel Basilica are located in a quiet side street near the Kitay-Gorod metro station. The short distance from the metro (20 minutes on foot) is probably the only controversial point.
42. There are a total of 14 rooms of 3 categories (2, 4 and 6 people)
43. To be honest, this is the first time in hostels that we have seen such spacious and clean rooms. You can’t even tell that the hostel is already more than 2 years old :).
44. All amenities are in decent condition. By the way, shower accessories are included in the room price (not so often the case in hostels).
45. There is a kitchen with a microwave, TV, and of course free Wi-Fi. If you wish, you can order a simple breakfast in your room for 200 rubles.
46. Internal closed courtyard; in the summer, a tent is erected here, in which exhibitions, picnics, etc. are held.
47. Well, this is a room at the Basilica Hotel, which is located in the next building. There are 11 rooms in total (standards and suites), costing from 3,000 to 4,000 rubles.
: Open room rates from 2900 rubles. When ordering through Ostrovok.ru, room rates start from 2,400 rubles.
48. This small hotel (12 rooms, standard and comfort) is ideal for those who come to Moscow on business in the area of Warsaw or Kashirskoe highway. If you plan to walk in the center, then this option will probably not be very convenient.
49. The hotel is young (only a year old), in a quiet residential area. To be honest, we expected a little more connection between the hotel's design and its name, but... In general, an ordinary, good hotel in a quiet area.
50. Such a tree grows there.
51. Kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, kettle, etc. - everything is free. If you wish, you can order breakfast in your room for 400 rubles. Here you need to understand that in this area there are no coffee shops and restaurants on every corner, so such a kitchen can be very useful.
52. Comfort differs from the standard in its larger area, the furniture is a little better and the TV is a little larger:). The rooms have all bath accessories except bathrobes.
53. Yes, by the way, the hotel positions itself as “non-smoking”, but there is a “smoking room” inside the hotel. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms.
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Travel is a lot of emotions. Any of these hotels will make a worthy contribution to your travel piggy bank. The very stay in their rooms can be counted as a separate full-fledged travel experience.
Every year, new players appear on the hospitality industry market, changing the idea of a hotel as just a place of temporary residence. Everything can be remarkable: from the design of the hotel and its location to the services provided. Today we will talk about some of the most unusual hotels in the world.
1. The most original placement – « ».
Location: Stockholm, Sweden.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 9,200 rub.*
This hotel is located in the building of a former airliner – Boeing-747-200. There are now several rooms on board with television panels and soft beds. A bar is available for guests' use. The most popular among guests is the room located in the former pilot's cabin - the panoramic view of the airport and flying aircraft is captivating: “Jumbo Stay” is located near the Arlanda air terminal.
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Location: Blumau in Steyermark, Austria.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 13,700 rub.
The architecture of the spa hotel “RognerBadBlumau” was done by, no less, the Austrian genius himself, the architect, Hundertwasser. The recognizable style of the master is equally beautiful both in the center of Vienna and in the center of the province of Styria, where the hotel is located. Windows of the most bizarre shapes, asymmetrical, as if flowing buildings, roofs of buildings on which you can walk - all this is the fruit of the work of a genius of thought, who all his life wore different socks on his feet, stubbornly asking others: “Why are you wearing the same ones?”
3. The most luxurious pool - « ».
Location: Singapore, Singapore.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 27,100 rub.
No ranking is complete without this Singapore hotel, because no one else has outshone the hotel in its main feature: the infinity rooftop pool, which can be considered one of the best observation decks on the planet. In addition to the pool, at an unattainable height there is a sky park with landscaped gardens and a restaurant. Hotel room capacity: 2500+ rooms.
4. The most northern lights above the roof – « ».
Location: Saariselkä, Finland.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 42,700 rub.
The distance from civilization plays into the hands of this hotel. Here no one will disturb the peace of vacationers and they will be able to completely merge with nature. For better contact, the hotel offers guests accommodation in an igloo with panoramic glazing. The igloos are located at a respectful distance from each other, and almost the entire space of the room is occupied by a king-sized bed. During the season, it is not uncommon for guests to see the northern lights while lying in bed, directly overhead.
5. Most photographed – « ».
Location: Dubai, UAE.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 31,200 rub.
This 5* hotel seriously strives to assign itself the level of 6* or 7*, insisting on high quality of service and services. Undoubtedly, Atlantis The Palm is one of the best representatives of the hospitality industry, one of the three most photographed hotels in the world. And there is a lot to “click” here: the private beach and the magnificent view of the Persian Gulf alone are worth it. There is no need to talk about an underwater aquarium, a dolphinarium, or a water park.
6. The best “tree house” - « ».
Location: Harads, Sweden.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 41,500 rub.
If as a child you built treehouses and stayed in the branches for hours on end, it's time to take it to the next level. All rooms at the Treehotel are located in… trees. This is probably where their similarities end. Each room is furnished in its own unique style. There is absolutely a “Mirror Cube”, a “Bird’s Nest”, which really does not differ in decor from the work of birds, a “UFO” with otherworldly light bulbs and futuristic forms, and others.
Incredibly, there is plumbing - a toilet and a washbasin in every room. Showers are located separately. There you can also relax in the sauna or soak in the jacuzzi.
7. The mostivory – « ».
Location: Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 26,100 rub.
Note to all Dumbo fans. For hotels that prohibit guests from staying with their animals, Elephant Safari Park Lodge will smile in the face and present its permanent residents, in comparison with which Bugs and Murki will seem like a trifle in every sense. The guest house offers its guests to stay on the territory of an elephant nursery. Eared giants strolling among vacationers are a common sight. Guests are immediately prepared for the fact that a persistent elephant trunk may be waiting for them everywhere, demanding affection, or, well, food.
8. The mostInstagram-centric – « ».
Location: Sydney, Australia.
Cost of accommodation per day from: 11,600 rub.
Everything in this Australian hotel is aimed at users of the popular Instagram network. Are you posting photos from your issue with a special hashtag? It immediately appears on the giant screen in the hotel lobby. Want to do a couple of check-ins, but your phone is dead? During your stay, you will be given free use of an iPad tablet without any problems. Do you have more than 10,000 followers on Instagram? Great news - you can stay overnight at the hotel for free. Even the name of the 1888 Hotel is tied to photography - this is the year when Kodak released the first camera with a hundred frames of film.
9. The most museum-worthy – « ».
Location: Uchisar, Türkiye
Cost of accommodation per day from: 26,800 rub.
Among those living today, perhaps only Ben Stiller managed to while away an unforgettable night at the museum. The Turkish Museum Hotel corrects this misunderstanding. The hotel rooms are decorated with priceless works of art and exhibits that have undoubted historical significance. Paintings, carpets, vases and other decorative elements will leave an indelible impression on the soul of an art critic. The stomachs of guests are delighted with the classic dishes of Cappadocian cuisine, which can now be tasted in just a few places.
10. The mostcar enthusiast – « ».
Location: Böblingen, Germany
Cost of accommodation per day from: 13.800 rub.
V8 – the designation of a powerful engine in the hotel name speaks for itself. This may be the coziest garage you've ever known. The architecture and design of the hotel will appeal to car enthusiasts. All kinds of races and rallies are depicted on the walls of the rooms, the bedding is a mix of beds and cars, the decor includes tires, jacks, adjustable wrenches and other tools. Guests can “refuel” in a chic hotel restaurant.
Today we would like to present you with an overview of the 10 most unusual hotels in the world.
1. Giraffe Manor Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
This amazing guesthouse is probably the most wonderful place on our planet, where you can not only relax from worries, but also communicate with the animal world of Africa. The mansion is a haven for the endangered species of Rothschild giraffes, which are listed in the Red Book and are on the verge of complete extinction.
Every morning you can see a funny picture here: giraffes are let out for a walk, and the windows in the guesthouse are specially open for this time, and everyone can treat the graceful animals with some fruit from their table, as well as take an exclusive photo as a souvenir. Little travelers are especially happy about this start to the day.
The unique estate was built by David Duncan in 1932, choosing a place for it near the capital of the state of Kenya, Nairobi. In the 60s of the last century, the estate changed several owners, until in 1974 it was bought by a hereditary nobleman from an ancient Scottish family, Jock Leslie-Melville, who settled here with his wife, an American citizen, Betty.
This philanthropist is famous for founding the African Foundation for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW). At first, Jock and Betty gave birth to two cubs of Rothschild giraffes, and during the entire existence of the estate, several generations of these beautiful and noble animals grew up on its territory.
The idea of accommodating tourists who wanted to live there for a while on the territory of the estate was brought to life by Betty after the death of her husband, and now the Giraffe Manor Hotel is a constant success among all travelers to Africa.
There are six rooms in total, so it is not crowded, and the interior of the house is designed after Scottish hunting lodges.
Many tourists come here not for the first time with children of different ages and stay for a week. Therefore, in the morning, while feeding the animals by hand through the open windows, the entire ancient estate is filled with enthusiastic cries and iridescent children’s laughter.
Kenya is famous for its diversity of protected flora and fauna, and here you can enjoy not only communication with the endangered giraffe species. You should visit the picturesque lakes Nakuru and Bogoria, the surrounding area of which is home to a large population of pink flamingos.
2. The Library Hotel, Manhattan, New York
This quaint Manhattan hotel is located just a block from Grand Central Station in New York City, the largest city in the United States. In the immediate vicinity there are prestigious shops and fashionable restaurants.
Just three blocks and a fifteen-minute leisurely walk away you will find the famous Times Square, Broadway theaters and the Radio City Music Hall.
Guests can enjoy a luxurious library, an excellent restaurant and a free buffet area with wines and cheese every night. All rooms are equipped with minibars and DVD players.
Personalized books are available, as well as free Wi-Fi, a large flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Bathrooms include slippers and bathrobes.
Guests can visit the poetry garden or rooftop terrace overlooking the majestic Empire State Building, enjoy a free collection of DVDs and visit the New York Athletic Club.
Madison & Vine Restaurant invites guests to continental breakfast and lunch, and any cocktails can be ordered in the Bookmarks Lounge or right in the library reading room.
As a guest of the Library Hotel, you can read local newspapers, use a computer and printer, have 24-hour access to the reading room, the poetry garden and the Famous Writers Night.
3. Karostas Cietums Hotel Liepaja, Latvia
The building was built at the beginning of the last century, and during tsarist times political prisoners were kept in it. During the Soviet Union, Karosta Cietums was a real prison for war criminals. It was finally liquidated in 1997.
The castle, unfortunately, is in a very poor condition, but tourists from all over the world come here every year - from May 1 to October 1 - to inspect the cells where political prisoners and war criminals were imprisoned.
The service here is quite original: guests are dressed in prison clothes, all personal belongings are confiscated and, wearing the obligatory handcuffs, they are escorted through dimly lit corridors to their cell.
The interior furnishings in these casemates have not changed for many years: the same shabby bunks, tiny windows with indestructible bars, a prison menu of bread and water, and staff dressed in guard uniforms.
One cannot dream of any kind of friendly attitude. But still, guests gain valuable experience here - thanks to the fact that an invisible time machine takes them from the present day to the distant past, which has long become history.
Guests have the opportunity to fully experience the atmosphere of that time, which is facilitated not only by the gloomy walls of the underground chambers, but also by the carefully restored surroundings - Chekist leather jackets, captured cut glasses and portraits of the classics of Marxism-Leninism on the walls.
If you wish, you can stay overnight and listen to the heartbreaking screams of the “interrogated”, and if you are very lucky, you can even meet the ghosts of former prisoners.
4. Utter Inn, Lake Mälaren, Sweden
In Sweden, near the small town of Västerås, on the picturesque Lake Mälaren, there is a unique hotel, Utter Inn.
This unusual design was invented and brought to life by Mikael Genberg, a Swedish artist and sculptor. He decided to create an unusual hotel and built several exotic modules for extreme recreation.
For the first time, such a hotel was launched and explored by the first guests in the early summer of 2000. The weather was windy and cloudy, but the guests were satisfied with their vacation, although calling the floating house a three-star establishment is a stretch.
Utter Inn is designed after a traditional Swedish cottage called a stuga, which is painted primarily bright red. Mikael managed to realize the Swedish dream - to build a stuga far from civilization.
The bedroom is located at a depth of three meters. The underwater part is equipped with huge windows, but don’t expect to see anything original, since behind them is a cold lake, and not the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean teeming with inhabitants.
Those wishing to retire in extreme conditions register in the town of Västerås, and then go by boat to their place of residence. The private hotel is located a kilometer from the coast.
In the upper part, protruding above the water, there is a small kitchen, dining room and toilet, and along the perimeter there is a terrace. Downstairs is a bedroom with two beds and a table.
If you're lucky with the weather, exciting fishing awaits you. You can take a boat ride on the lake or just admire the scenery. Dinner can be delivered to guests upon request.
5. Propeller Island City Lodge Berlin, Germany
This extravagant hotel simply blew up the whole world of non-standard tourism. The hotel's creator, Lars Stroschen, demonstrated true design talent and made his dreams come true, spending one and a half million dollars.
It has only 45 rooms, but not one is similar to the other. You can order rooms with a bed floating in the air or a mirrored room in the middle of which stands a luxurious huge black and white sofa.
Fans of bright interiors will appreciate the “orange” room, where all objects are painted in the appropriate color.
Those who like close attention can stay in a room called “Museum”. An abundance of pictures, frames and a backlit bed are attributes sufficient to make you feel like an outlandish exhibit.
There are apartments where lovers of gothic, medieval and horror films about vampires can happily sleep in a comfortable double coffin.
The “Upside Down” number is also impressive. The ceiling is occupied by tastefully “arranged” furniture, but below there is a complete absence of it. However, you just have to pull a special cord - and a bed or table will immediately appear from the floor.
Those who dream of sleeping in heaven will definitely love the Clouds room. It is distinguished by the clear lines of a comfortable bed, light parquet floors and huge paintings depicting clouds floating across the blue sky.
Those who want to feel the spirit of freedom are provided with a room in the form of a prison solitary confinement room, with a small hole in the wall through which the “breeze of freedom” filters through.
Such a riot of creative thought awakens erotic fantasies in some guests. The owner himself has nothing against this development of events, but reminds that his brainchild is not only a hotel, but also a work of art. Therefore, guests are warned about the obligation not to break or spoil anything in a fit of passion.
6. Hotel de Glace, Quebec, Canada
The Ice Hotel is a Canadian landmark and is considered one of the best five-star hotels in the world built entirely from ice. The furniture, which is very comfortable, according to tourists, is also made of ice.
It has its own bar, cinema, two art galleries and, of course, comfortable rooms with all amenities, as well as a heated toilet and an outdoor jacuzzi. You just have to sleep in fur-lined sleeping bags.
The hotel first opened its doors in January 2001, and it is located near Quebec City, next to the Montmorency Falls. More than 500 thousand tourists visit it annually.
The area of the complex is small - only three thousand square meters. m, and every year houses with new interiors are rebuilt on it. The construction of this original hotel takes about 4.5 thousand tons of snow and 250 tons of ice.
It is clear that the equipment in it is real, not ice, and the doors are made of wood, and the fireplace burns with a scorching flame, but the bar has glasses made of resistant ice that do not melt even from the heat of the barbecue. However, guests prefer paper cups with wine and coffee.
Every year in mid-January there is a grand opening of the newly built hotel with magnificent fireworks, fakirs and orchestral music. The boarding house operates only for three months and disappears naturally, warmed by the rays of the warm spring sun in April.
Canadians borrowed the idea of an unusual structure called Hotel de Glace from the Swedes, where a similar ice palace, only four times larger, has long been welcoming visitors and residents of the country.
7. Das Park Hotel, Ottensheim, Austria
This unusual hotel is located in Austria, on the outskirts of the town of Ottensheim in the federal state of Upper Austria, 11 km from Linz. All Das Park rooms are located inside decorated fragments of concrete sewer pipes, and the weight of one such section is 9.5 tons.
The area of each room does not exceed two square meters, on which there is a comfortable double bed, bedside table and table lamp. It has electricity and a vent like a roof window.
Excellent insulation is provided by concrete walls, which keep the inside of the pipe cool in hot weather, and retain heat in autumn and spring. The hotel is only open from May to October, so make reservations in advance.
The back walls of the houses are decorated with drawings by the Austrian artist Thomas Latzel Ochoa, which add some variety to the monochrome interior of the pipes repurposed into living spaces.
Das Park Hotel was “built” in 2004 in the city of Linz by the architect Andreas Strauss, but a few years later the houses were moved to the town of Ottensheim, and currently its permanent location is Rodlpark on the picturesque banks of the Danube.
The creators of this unique hotel emphasize that the Das Park Hotel project is non-profit, and tourists pay for their stay at the end of their vacation, leaving as much as they consider sufficient for such living conditions.
According to statistics, tourists pay 50 euros per day, and the maximum period for which they stay is three days.
There are no amenities or running water in the rooms, but toilets and showers are located in a building next to the hotel, which also has a small swimming pool - for a fee.
Guests can enjoy cafes and bars located on the territory of the local castle. Making fires in the park area is strictly prohibited, but picnic lovers can lay out a tablecloth and have a feast in absolutely any place they like.
8. V8 Hotel, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
This quaint hotel in Stuttgart is a car fan's paradise. Its design uses car parts and parts from the most prestigious and famous models. There are various modifications of the 70s Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz car washes, a Morris Minor garage and much more.
The modern 4-star boarding house is located on the territory of a garage and exhibition complex in the town of Böblingen (6 kilometers from Stuttgart), an exclusive automobile museum organized on the site of the first airport of Baden-Württemberg. The hotel, impressive with its original design, offers 24-hour free internet access.
The V8 Hotel is one of the best places in Germany for car enthusiasts. All rooms of this unusual hotel are decorated in a colorful manner, and vintage cars and new models are displayed on an area of 20,000 square meters. m.
The interiors of the rooms demonstrate a Bauhaus design typical of the middle of the last century, diluted with original automotive motifs. The rooms have satellite TV, a kettle, coffee maker and a work desk. The former airport building houses shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
9. Capsule Hotel Den Haag, Holland
The apartments moored off the coast of Vlissengen are none other than the orange escape capsules that are used on oil platforms in the seas and oceans around the globe.
They were first put into production in the early 70s of the last century. The houses, which do not exceed 4.25 meters in diameter and are equipped with dry closets, guarantee their guests complete isolation from the outside world. Not all tourists will agree to live in such conditions, but those who wish can be accommodated in round capsules of three people.
For the first time, such capsules began to be used for other purposes in 2004, as part of an art project. Their owner Denis Oudendijk intends to place eight more ready-to-use orange mini-hotels in the center of Amsterdam and in the city of Nantes in France.
The basic option is available to guests. It includes an overnight stay in a sleeping bag and NZ food (emergency supply). There is also a luxury version in the style of James Bond. If anyone remembers, a similar capsule was used during the filming of the “From Russia with Love” series.
The deluxe package includes fur sleeping bags with silk lining, a DVD player and James Bond films, a small bar with sparkling wines and a collection of vodkas that can be mixed into a shaken-not-stirred martini cocktail.
Unique mini-hotels are already open from May to October, until the first cold weather. So thrill-seekers can prepare to leave. And those suffering from seasickness should not worry: the capsule hotel Den Haag behaves on the water surface like a float and sways at the slightest gust of wind.
10. Hang Nga Hotel, Da Lat, Vietnam
Local residents call this hotel the “Madhouse”. This is a boarding house, a cafe, and an art gallery - as they say in the West, “three in one.”
The architecture of this unique man-made structure is impressive: the building is designed in the shape of a giant banyan tree and has five levels, and each room is decorated in its own style, different from all the others.
During its construction, unique works of local artisans and ancient manuscripts were used. Mrs. Dang Viet Nga always dreamed of designing something special, unlike anything else, and she achieved her goal.
The hotel was erected in memory of her father Truong Tinh, President of Vietnam from 1981 to 1988. It amazes with the abundance of skillful carved elements, fantastic images of animals with glowing eyes, and chairs in the shape of magic toadstools. There are even talking trees.
Most local residents are wary of this building, but enthusiasts and fans of avant-garde art come here from all over the world and continue to pay money, albeit meager by European standards, to spend the night inside the fabulous tree. The proceeds go towards additional projects.
The founder of the gallery, Dang Viet, lived and studied at one of the Moscow universities for 14 years, where she defended her PhD thesis in architecture. In addition to this unique hotel, she has designed many buildings that adorn the surrounding area of Da Lat, including the Children's Palace of Culture and the Lien Phuong Catholic Church.
The number of original ideas born in the minds of people around the world cannot be counted. There are hotels in huge wine barrels, on giant trees, and ones that are hard to even imagine. We are sure that this topic is of interest, and you will share your impressions of what you read in the comments.
Categories:Wherever we go on vacation, we attach great importance to the choice of hotel. For most tourists, the service provided by the hotel, comfort, its location, varied food in restaurants, white sheets and reasonable prices are important. However, among all the diversity, in different countries there are hotels that are attractions in themselves. Below is a list of ten of the most unusual hotels in the world.
Seaventures Dive Resort (Malaysia)
Seaventures Dive Resort is a once active oil rig, now converted into a hotel. It is located in the Celebes Sea near the island of Mabul. It is a full-fledged diving resort. Here, the former cabins of oil workers have become comfortable apartments, and instead of a drilling rig there is now an underwater world that is disturbed only by scuba divers. The hotel provides diving training courses, meaning everyone has the opportunity to admire the local marine life.
Giraffe Manor (Kenya)
Every morning, Rothschild's giraffes keep visitors company during breakfast, poking their spotted heads into the room through thoughtfully open windows and doors. And all because the Giraffe Manor hotel is located in the middle of a nursery, which, in addition to giraffes, is home to cheetahs, hyenas, antelopes, wild boars and about two hundred species of birds. Giraffes are allowed to be photographed, petted and fed.
Airplane hotel Costa Verde (Costa Rica)
Welcome aboard the Boeing 727, which has long since completed its last flight - now a hotel. It is located in the Costa Rican tropical reserve Manuel Antonio. And although Costa Verde is not the only “living fuselage” in the world, the picturesque surroundings and the atmosphere of the wild jungle make it a truly exotic place.
Base Camp Bonn (Germany)
Hostel BaseCamp in the German city of Bonn offers accommodation in a mobile home. Here you can stay in a room inside a railway carriage or in one of sixteen stylized trailers, each of which is part of a unique art installation.
The Old Railway Station (UK)
Fans of old England will definitely love The Old Railway Station. The ancient railway station in the town of Petworth, made in a colonial architectural style, as well as a retro train hotel with a corresponding interior, immerse you in the cozy atmosphere of the English province of the nineteenth century.
Capsule Inn Akihabara (Tokyo, Japan)
A minimalist capsule hotel called Capsule Inn Akihabara is a Japanese invention. From the inside, the hotel resembles a long-distance train, where each passenger seat is a separate room with a radio and a small TV. One floor consists of two rows of compact cell rooms.
Poseidon Undersea Resort (Fiji)
In fourth place among the most unusual hotels in the world is the unique Fijian underwater hotel Poseidon Undersea Resort, equipped with the latest technology. His apartments are made in the form of capsules made of durable glass and are immersed twelve meters into the Pacific depths from the island of Poseidon.
Sant'Angelo Luxury Resort (Italy)
In one of the gorges of the old part of the Italian town of Matera, in the rock, is located the unusual cave hotel Sant’Angelo Luxury Resort. Although it has a Stone Age style, the hotel provides gourmet cuisine and minimal amenities.
Ice Hotel (Sweden)
In the polar village of Jukkasjärvi, in northern Sweden, through the efforts of sculptors, an ice village, whose name is Ice Hotel, grows every year. Absolutely all the furniture and most other interior items here are made entirely of ice. The temperature inside the ice palaces barely exceeds -7 °C.
Ecological Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel (Brazil)
On the banks of the Rio Negro River, merging with the majestic nature of the tropics, lies a city of wooden towers and suspension bridges of the Ariau Amazon Towers Hotel. People come here to relax from the urban landscapes and bustle of the city.
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