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 during the day 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 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 the wedding in 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 Factory 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 walk 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. Honestly, 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, where 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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Spending your vacation in a flying saucer or in an underwater capsule, admiring the world of tropical fish and corals, or maybe in the kingdom of ice or in a lighthouse - even a day in any of these hotels will be an unforgettable adventure.
website I have made for you a selection of the 20 most unusual hotels in the world that you want to be in right now.
1.Attrap'Reves
Alps of Haute-Provence, France
Guests of this hotel enjoy living in bubbles made of transparent elastic material, which does not transmit ultraviolet radiation during the day and protects against insects and dampness at night. The grass floor and telescope are nice additions to the comfort. Cylindrical corridors lead inside the rooms.
- Cost of living - from € 139.
2. The Manta Resort
Pemba Island, Tanzania
It would be an ordinary resort hotel on the seashore, if not for one room - a floating house with an underwater room. Underwater Room is located 250 m from the shore. On the exotically designed deck you can sunbathe with a cocktail in hand during the day or admire the stars at night. Through the huge windows of the underwater bedroom you can watch the life of reef fish, jellyfish and squid.
- Accommodation in the Underwater Room is about € 1,000 per day, in other hotel rooms - from € 405.
3. Poseidon Undersea Resort
This unusual hotel includes 74 rooms, 25 of which are located under water at a depth of 15 m, and the rest are built on stilts directly above the water. The underwater rooms are designed in the form of 50-meter capsules, connected by a so-called corridor. While relaxing in their room, hotel guests can watch the life of marine life - to do this, they just need to turn on a special light that attracts the inhabitants of the underwater world.
- The cost of hotel accommodation is $15,000 for one tourist or $30,000 for two for 7 days (6 nights).
4. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland
Arctic hotel with luxury apartments, located right under the treetops. The hotel is ideally located to admire the Northern Lights and visit Santa Claus Village, the world's premier Christmas destination.
- The cost of living is from € 850 for 2 days.
5. Jumbo Stay
Stockholm, Sweden
The Boeing 747-212B (Jumbo Jet), which belonged to a Swedish company that went bankrupt in 2002, was converted into a hostel in 2008 and placed at the entrance to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. It was equipped with 29 rooms. The most expensive and spacious room is located in the cockpit. The cockpit offers a panoramic view of the airport, while regular rooms offer a view of the runway.
- The cost of accommodation is approximately € 136 per day.
6. Skylodge Adventure Suites
Urubamba, Peru
This unusual hotel consists of 3 transparent capsules located at an altitude of approximately 120 m in Sacred Valley Cusco in Peru. The hotel's design allows you to enjoy the view of the valley below and experience a mountain adventure. Part of the adventure involves having to reach the capsule by climbing a cliff or negotiating a difficult path along a mountain path.
- The cost of living is approximately € 270 per day per person (capsule room capacity - up to 8 people).
7. Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort
Huzhou, China
A luxury hotel with an unusual shape - 27 floors above the water and 2 below to create a complete oval. Included in the top 10 most expensive hotels in the world.
- The cost of living in a double room is from € 200 per day.
8. Inntel Amsterdam Zaandam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The facade of this hotel consists of almost 70 stacked houses - from cottages to workers' country houses, which are typical of Amsterdam. The rooms are inspired by local history.
- The cost of living in a double room is from € 130 per day.
The rooms at this hotel are shaped like balls and hung from trees, so you can sleep in a room that sways slightly in the wind.
- The cost of accommodation is from € 155 per day.
10. The Boot Bed'n'Breakfast
Tasman, New Zealand
In the heart of New Zealand's beautiful Tasman region lies The Boot Bed N' Breakfast, a 2-storey cottage shaped like a giant boot. The guest house sleeps 2 people and is an ideal place for a romantic getaway.
- The cost of living is approximately € 250 per day for a couple.
11. Giraffe Manor
Nairobi, Kenya
One of the most famous buildings Nairobi with a magnificent garden and sun terrace. The main highlight of the unusual hotel is the opportunity to spend the day in the company of Rothschild’s giraffes, who every now and then strive to look into the prudently open windows and doors of the hotel in the hope of receiving a generous portion of treats.
- The cost of living is from € 490 per day per person.
12. ION Luxury Adventure Hotel
Nesjavellir, Iceland
Situated on the slope of the Heingidl volcano, just 18 km from the UNESCO-protected National Park Thingvellir, the hotel seems to grow from the mountain and hangs in the air, resting on clouds of geothermal steam. Abundance thermal springs nearby not only supplies the rooms with hot water, but also serves as a constant source of steam, which envelops the base of the structure and creates the illusion of a floating building.
- The cost of living is from € 496 per day for a double room.
13. Giant Wine Barrel Room
Sasbachwalden, Germany
An eco-hotel in Germany is original with its rooms in the shape of giant wine barrels overlooking the vineyards. The hotel is located in a unique area among forested hills, in a village famous for its winemaking and wood processing industries.
- Cost of living - from € 156 for 2 adults.
14.Treehouse Lodge
Iquitos, Peru
Sleeping to the sounds of rain and birdsong in the Amazon jungle - a real dream. Guests literally live in trees - all bungalows are hidden in lush canopies. Externally, the houses resemble bird nests, connected by wooden bridges. This unusual accommodation allows vacationers to completely merge with the wild Peruvian nature.
- The cost of accommodation is from € 1,238 for 2 days for two.
15.Icehotel
Jukkasjarvi, Sweden
Icehotel is a real ice pearl of Sweden. Its unique interior and architectural ensemble annually created by talented artists from all over the world who come to the village of Jukkasjärvi to turn their ideas into reality. The hotel's ice rooms feature LED lights, animal skins, paintings and ice sculptures. All amenities are located in an adjacent room, a few meters from the hotel, where guests' belongings are also stored. Tourists wishing to stay in an ice hotel are given instructions on how to live in rooms made of ice.
- The cost of accommodation is approximately € 578 per night for two. It is not recommended to spend more than one night in a cold room.
16.Treehotel
Harads, Sweden
Treehotel offers its guests incredibly beautiful rooms located right in the trees. For your home, you can choose one of the designer rooms in an ecological style: a capsule with panoramic windows, a huge bird’s nest, a mirrored glass cube or a flying saucer that seems to be hovering in the air.
- Cost of living - from € 503 for two.
17. Eco-hotel LeapRus
Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia
One of the highest hotels in the world - 3,912 m above sea level. Now climbing Elbrus can be both extreme and comfortable: hot water flows from the tap at the overnight stay, the floors are heated, high-speed Wi-Fi, and the food is a full 3-course meal (even though it is extremely difficult to cook at such an altitude , boiling occurs at 80 degrees, you need to cook for several hours). The hotel consists of several blocks resembling space capsules. You can get to the hotel by cable car up to 3,800 m, and then by snowmobile straight to the hotel door.
- The cost of accommodation and food is 7,500 rubles per day per person, a place at the panoramic window (with meals) is 8,800 per day.
18. Hotel “Igloo, Mountain Territory”
Nachiki village, Russia
An exotic hotel with an ethnic flavor is a complex of structures made of large igloos (igloos are the winter home of the Eskimos, domed in shape from snow or ice blocks compacted by the wind), made entirely of snow. Large igloos have a lounge and a bar with a counter and an ice-cold fireplace. The igloos will be designed for two to eight guests. Snow beds with skins and sleeping systems that will keep even the most heat-loving girls and children warm.
- The cost of living is from 2,000 to 9,000 rubles per day.
19. Montana Magica Lodge
Neltume, Chile
This fabulous mountain lodge is located in the Huilo Huilo Nature Reserve. From the outside, the hotel looks like a volcano, and if not for the window openings, this structure would look like part of a forest landscape. A “monkey” suspension bridge at the level of the middle part of the structure is the only way to get inside.
- The cost of living is approximately € 367 for 2 days.
20. Société Duvetnor
Quebec, Canada
The lighthouse, erected in 1862 on the St. Lawrence River, was abandoned 100 years later and was reborn as a hotel in 1989. In this architectural monument federal significance There are only 3 double rooms and a common living room, which are decorated in the spirit of the last century. You can watch birds using the telescope on the tower.
- The cost of accommodation is from $175 per person.
For many people, a hotel is just a place to sleep. I want to introduce you to 10 unusual hotels in the world that might be interesting to you interesting place, where you want to spend your next vacation! Some of them may not offer 5-star comfort, but they truly are some of the world's most amazing and unusual hotels!
So, let's start with various hotels converted vehicles…
1. Controversy Tram Hotel, Netherlands
Frank and Ilma Appel from the small village of Hoogwoud turned 2 ordinary tram cars, which recently ran along the streets of Germany and Amsterdam, into a wonderful family apart-hotel.
The hotel has only 4 rooms, including everything you need for a comfortable stay: a double bed, an equipped kitchen, a shower, a toilet and much more...
The owners of this apart-hotel themselves also live in a very unusual house, having “fitted” the famous red double-decker English bus into its architecture, turning it into their bedroom
There are also many interesting things in the area surrounding the hotel, such as a video library in the shape of a UFO 
or this sculptural composition...
Accommodation cost - from 60 euros/night
2. "The Old Railway Station", UKThe next extraordinary hotel is located near the town of Chichester in the UK and consists of 4 converted famous Pullman railway cars and old buildings railway station, built in 1892 for the Prince of Wales - later Edward VII.
The luxury of Pullman cars is preserved in the luxurious hotel rooms...
The cost of living at this hotel is 250-400 euros/night or 125-200 British pounds/night.
3. Railholiday, UKAnother “railway” hotel is also located in England at west coast Cornwall. 
This is a converted 48ft Mail Car No. 841 into 4 room apartments, built in 1889 for the Great Western Railway.
The cost of accommodation is 100 euros/50 English pounds/night.
4. Airplane Suite, NetherlandsDo you want to feel like a rich person, like owning your own plane? Then, book your stay on an IL-18, previously used to transport members of the government of the German Democratic Republic.
The 40-meter-long aircraft is a family room suite: with a jacuzzi, shower, infrared sauna, minibar, 3 flat-screen TVs, Blu-Ray DVD, and a buffet with kitchenette.
The cost of living is 250-400 euros/night.
5. Jumbo Hostel, SwedenOf course, it's not easy to sleep on a plane, but that's not the case with Jumbo, which is only a ten-minute walk from Arlanda Airport check-in counters.
Here you can spend the night on board a real jumbo jet. This hotel has 27 rooms of varying comfort. 
The cost of living is from 100 euros/night.
6. Jules Undersea Lodge, USA (Florida) - an underwater hotel where you have to dive to enter.
This hotel is for lovers extreme recreation, as it is located 21 feet underwater. The entrance to this underwater hotel is through a hole in the bottom of the submersible. Jules Undersea Lodge has 2 separate fully equipped rooms, each with a large 106 cm (42 in) round porthole window 
The hotel is located in the waters of the Mangrove Lagoons, which are a natural nursery for many reef fish such as angelfish, parrotfish and barracuda...
Cost of accommodation – from 550 dollars/night
7. Crane Hotel, Netherlands A real harbor crane has been transformed into a luxurious retreat for two.
An old crane cabin houses a luxurious bedroom that would not be out of place in the most modern designer hotels...
The crane can still rotate with fairly simple controls from the cab...
A fantastic breakfast is included in the price and is delivered upstairs via the internal lift to your bedroom.
Spending a night in such a hotel costs 319 euros.
8. "La Balade des Gnomes", BelgiumThe amazing fairy-tale rooms and apartments of the Trojan Horse Hotel attract tourists from all over the world… 
The hotel has only 10 rooms designed in eco-style, each of which is created in a separate fabulous interior. 
The cost of living is 100-250 euros/night.
9. Unusual hotel “Kumbuk”River Resort, Sri Lanka - sleeping in a 40 foot elephant!
KumbukRiver is an oasis located on 16 acres of land in the southeast of Sri Lanka. Famous for its massive 2-storey main villa, built in the shape
Inside the “elephant” there are only 4 rooms that can accommodate no more than 12 people 
In addition to the elephant, the resort also has two chalets for large groups of tourists. 
The cost of living is from 250 to 400 euros/night.
10. "MagicMountainHotel", Chile - forest accommodation in a fabulous mountain.In the forests of the Patagonian Selva there is an amazing reserve called Huilo Huilo. And in such amazing places there are no less amazing place for relaxation - a hotel made in the shape of a mountain, from the top of which a real waterfall falls...
The hotel has 13 rooms, each named after plants and animals found in the park...
Cost of living – from 250 to 400 euros/night
Of course, the list of extraordinary hotels is much more extensive. For example, you can stay at a hotel in the shape of a shoe...
or for example in a hotel made of sand...
Just choose to your taste!!! And have a nice holiday!!! These were the most unusual hotels in the world, please add to the selection in the comments
Many tourists, fed up with sightseeing different countries, they say that almost all hotels, especially chain hotels, seem the same to them. The only difference is the landscape outside the window. But the hotel business does not stand still and every year presents more and more new projects of extravagant and amazing hotels.
This article will talk about the most unusual hotels in the world. The “trick” of such complexes is contained in their original architecture and the materials from which they are built, location or service. We hope you find it interesting!
1. Utter Inn Hotel in Västerås, Sweden
The hotel is located in Västerås, it has only 1 room, and even that one is lowered 3 meters deep into Lake Mölaren. Once here, your windows will offer views of... underwater world lakes. Of course, not everyone will be able to live here for a long time. But if you want to relax, escape from the hustle and bustle big city, then Utter Inn is at your service.
2. Gamirasu Cave Hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey
The hotel is interesting for its location inside a rock, and in the lower reaches there is a seething mountain river. During Byzantine times there was a monastic shelter here. Modern design is very harmoniously combined here with thousand-year-old frescoes. Going out onto the terrace, you can meet a shepherdess leading her flock. Amazing place!
3. Capsule Inn Kinshicho Hotel in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a busy capital of the world where accommodation is very expensive, including hotels. Capsule Inn provides guests with a mattress, radio, TV and lights. The bathroom is shared with all guests. But if you suffer from claustrophobia, this hotel is contraindicated for you.
4. Hôtel de Glace in Quebec, Canada
In Quebec, this unusual hotel is built every winter, and all because it is made of ice. 15,000 tons of snow and 5,000 tons of ice are spent on its creation. The entire construction takes 5 weeks. Here guests will find an ice bar and an ice cafe, with drinks served in glasses carved from ice. They sleep here in sleeping bags, naturally, on ice beds. And if you want a wedding in the style of the Snow Queen, then this best place to hold such a celebration – there is even an ice chapel here!
This quaint hotel is located in the port town of Stavoren and offers great views of the ships. But the main feature is that the rooms are in wine barrels with a volume of 14,500 liters.
6. Hostel Karostas Prison in Liepaja, Latvia
Karostas Prison Hostel is located in a former guardhouse building in Liepaja, Latvia. One of the fun things offered to guests here is “conclusion”. The fun is dubious, but there is no end to tourists in the hotel. In addition, excursions are offered here.
Malmaison Oxford Castle in Oxford, UK
Malmaison Oxford Castle is located in an 11th century castle. Until 18 years ago, in 1996, there was a Victorian prison here. The cells here have been preserved to this day, where, in fact, tourists are offered to relax.
8. Harlingen Lighthouse Hotel in Harlingen, the Netherlands
The hotel is located at Harlingen Lighthouse. In 1998, the lighthouse was supposed to retire, but they decided to give it a second life and built a hotel at the very top, with a very interesting design in the Art Deco style, in red and blue colors. A 360-degree view will give guests a sense of freedom.
9. Dog Bark Park Inn in Idaho, USA
This hotel is built in the shape of a dog, its creators are a married couple of artists who love dogs very much. As you might guess, everything inside the apartment is furnished with dogs. You must realize that during your stay in the hotel, you will be part of the animal's head, and you will go to the bathroom... under the tail.
10. Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa in Dubai, UAE
In the middle of the Arabian desert there is an amazing oasis hotel, designed in the style of a Bedouin camp. The complex consists of 30 luxury tent rooms, each of which is equipped with a cooling system. The hotel grounds are decorated with antiques and various artifacts from the desert. Activities here include falconry, horseback riding and camel riding on sand dunes, as well as archery.
11. Huvafen Fushi in North Attol Male, Maldives
This place is real paradise on the ground. occupies a coral island, consists of 43 bungalows, each of them has its own swimming pool, internal garden, and terrace. There is also a huge wine cellar with a restaurant and a luxurious spa with an underwater pavilion. Diving, snorkeling, fishing and even feeding stingrays are all available at Huvafen Fushi.
12. Heritance Tea Factory Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
15. Hotel Das Park in Ottensheim, Austria
In the city of Ottensheim there is the Das Park Hotel - it consists of sewer pipes. The rooms are designed for two, and are quite comfortable here - there is a bed, a bedside table and a lamp. Of course, you shouldn’t expect more from a hotel made of pipes, but the guest sets the price for accommodation himself.
When planning a trip to any country, the first item on the list is accommodation. 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. IN winter time temperatures here are very cold with frequent snowstorms, and 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, a former room for storing food and keeping pigeons' nests, called the Divanhorne or living room, offers original carvings and a private terrace with best view. Before exploring Cappadocia, try a traditional Turkish breakfast or watch panoramic views Goreme and 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 such amenities that can hardly 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 give the impression of being closer to 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 most... strange places where you can spend the night. 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 observe real elephants in the nearby reserve wildlife Yala. 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 of the country and tourists in Lima, Peru.
