Top 10 Extraordinary Hotels Worldwide

For some travelers, comfort is key in hotels, but sometimes you crave something truly different, don't you? That's where a range of unique and intriguing hotels around the globe come into play. We've compiled a selection of places where you can not only relax but also have an exceptional experience.

Icehotel (Sweden, Jukkasjärvi)
If you miss real winter, head to northern Sweden where for the past twenty years, a unique art project in the form of a hotel has been built annually. Its main feature? Everything is made of ice. Even the beds in this hotel are "icy" but covered with reindeer skins. Guests at Icehotel sleep in sleeping bags, thermal clothing, and even hats provided on-site.

You can enjoy drinks in the ice bar served in glasses made of ice. Nearby, there are plenty of winter activities like dog sledding, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides.

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - Igloos and Chalets (Finland, Saariselkä)
Staying on the winter theme, Finland offers an interesting accommodation choice in Finnish Lapland. The highlight of this resort complex is the Eskimo-style igloos made of special glass that retains heat. This allows guests to lie on a large bed and admire the starry sky or the Northern Lights.

At this hotel, you can immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of winter and enjoy traditional Finnish cuisine along with various entertainment options.

Plan your trip during the northern lights season, which runs from late August to late April for the best experience.

Het Arresthuis (Netherlands, Roermond)
Due to low crime rates, some disused prisons in the Netherlands have been transformed into hotels. This includes the former prison building in Roermond. While at first glance, many might feel they're in a barracks, the rooms here resemble more like cells.

All rooms are themed and equipped with modern amenities. Special thematic rooms allow guests to feel like inmates, lawyers, directors, or judges.

Museum Hotel (Turkey, Cappadocia)
Cappadocia is one of Turkey's most fascinating regions. While many hotels here are known for their authenticity, the museum hotel stands out among the rest. Located in the village of Uchisar, this hotel features unique rooms furnished with antique furniture. Some exhibits are considered priceless, making this cave hotel a true living museum.

The ancient historical atmosphere blends with modern life amenities such as technology, heated pools, and high-class service.

Grand Sal (Poland, Bochnia)
The Polish salt mine is one of the oldest structures in Europe. Previously, a large amount of salt was mined here, but now everything has been adapted for tourists. Here you will find not only a comfortable hotel but also various entertainment options. Among them are traveling by railway tracks underground, crossing by boats, or descending from a height of over 140 meters.

Moreover, the microclimate of the mine is considered therapeutic, attracting many tourists for the medical properties of local salt.

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort (China, Huzhou)
At first glance, this may seem like an ordinary hotel that won't stand out much. Its uniqueness lies in its structure - the hotel is built in the shape of an oval. In total, there are twenty-seven floors, two of which are completely underwater.

Additionally, the hotel is renowned for its quality service, wide range of restaurants, and recreational opportunities.

Hotel De Vrouwe van Stavoren (Netherlands, Stavoren)
Located in the port of Stavoren, this hotel offers stunning views of yachts, but tourists come here for something else.

The hotel features four rooms housed in authentic barrels from Swiss wine. Inside, they look ordinary, but the barrel-shaped construction creates a unique atmosphere.

Huilo Huilo Montaña Mágica Lodge (Chile, Huilo-Huilo)
Huilo-Huilo Reserve boasts incredible natural beauty. Amidst the greenery and rocks is an amazing mountain lodge designed like a volcanic cone, erupting not lava but water.

If you're looking to reconnect with nature, this place is definitely for you. Views of the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano, bathtubs made from solid wood, and a suspension bridge as the only entrance to the building will surely captivate you.

TREE HOTEL (Sweden, Harads)
Dreamt of a treehouse? How about spending a weekend in one? In Sweden, they've built an entire hotel with treehouses. Externally, they look like large cubes that can sometimes be hard to notice for a person. They are covered with infrared film to prevent birds from hitting the room walls.

Moreover, there are various thematic apartments here - UFO, bird's nest, or dragonfly house.

LeapRus Capsule Hotel (Russia, Terskol)
This hotel is considered one of the most unusual in Russia due to its location high in the mountains. Externally, it resembles space capsules in the form of separate blocks. Each capsule can accommodate up to forty people.

Despite being in high mountains, the hotel is equipped with all modern technologies. Solar panels are the main source of energy, and melted snow serves as water supply for the entire complex.