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Unique Hotels in the World
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Here's a collection of hotels so unique and quirky, you'll forget what normal even means. From treehouses to underwater suites, these spots will make you wonder if you've checked into a dream or just a really creative travel brochure.
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Europe
 
Africa
 
Indian Ocean
 
South and Central America, plus the Islands
 
Australia and New Zealand
 
North America

Europe

Europe has so many unique hotel offerings, from an ice hotel to staying in a tree.

 
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Located in Northern Sweden, and rooms are sculpted out of ice.
Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
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Located in the Harads forests.  All rooms are eco friendly.
Treehotel, Harads, Sweden
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magnificent architecture! 5* luxury in the country side of Spain.
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego, Elciego, Spain
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Conveniently located right in the centre of Zaandam, right next to the train station. The exterior of the hotel is designed to look like stacked houses of the area.
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam, Zaandam, Netherlands
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Located right next to Stockholm's Arlanda Airport.
STF Jumbo Stay Stockholm, Arlanda, Sweden
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Located in Boblingen, Germany.  Hotel perfect for car lovers!
V8 HOTEL Classic Motorworld Region Stuttgart, Böblingen, Germany
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Rooms are located in caves and offers panoramic terrace overlooking the Murgia National Park.
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita, Matera, Italia
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If you are looking for weird, quirky and unique, then this is the place for you.
Crane Hotel Faralda, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Africa

From game lodges to quirky and quaint hotels

 
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This is a bucket list hotel in Kenya.  You might just enjoy your breakfast and a giraffe might pop in through the window to say hello :)
Giraffe Manor, Hotel Nairobi - The Safari Collection
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A beautiful Oasis in Marrakech.
La Sultana Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
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Stay in isolation in the Namib desert.
Zannier Hotels Sonop, Sonop, Namibia
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Indian Ocean

Explore the marvel of the Indian Ocean Islands

 
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What makes the Conrad unique is the under water restaurant, and they offer under water rooms.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Mandhoo, Maldive
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Offers the world's largest underwater restaurant.
Hurawalhi Island Resort, Kuredu, Maldives
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Zanzibar has not lost it's African charm!  This is one of the best and also unique resorts to stay in Zanzibar.
Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, Bwejuu, Tanzania
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South and Central America, plus the Islands

Explore vibrant cities and jungle life.

 
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Located 20 minutes from Urubamba offers hanging accommodations in Cusco. Sleep under the starry skies.
Skylodge Adventure Suites, Urubamba, Peru
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A mixture of cultural elements in Sao Paulo
Rosewood São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Minca should be on your list when planning a visit to Colombia. Stay in the mountain range of Sierra Nevada.
Trekker Glamping, Minca, Colombia
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Exclusive hideaway in Dominica
Secret Bay, Portsmouth, Dominica
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Australia and New Zealand

From country side to city life,  Australia and New Zealand has some unique hotel offerings as well.

 
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Each room is decorated in a silo theme.  The hotel also offers beautiful gardens.
SiloStay, Little River, New Zealand
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Australia's first underwater accommodation.  This place must be magical!!
Reefsuites - Cruise Whitsundays
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Stay in the Blue Mountains and feel all part of nature.
Treehouse in Bilpin · ★4.93 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
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North America

 
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This place shouts quirky and artistic!
El Cosmico, Marfa, USA
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Stay in a vintage trailer and explore wine tasting in the area.  Based in Dayton, USA
The Vintages Trailer Resort, Dayton, USA
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Stay in these quaint tiny houses in Sarasota, Florida.
Tiny House Siesta, Sarasota, USA
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