The Pioneertown Motel: A trip to the Wild West
If you’re a fan of old westerns (as in the movies), you might love the Pioneertown Motel. The motel is in Pioneertown, which was originally built as a 32,000 acre “all inclusive filming location” complete with 19th-century style buildings, along with stables, sound stages and saloons. In the 1960s, a private investor purchased the town, intending to establish it as a town near the Bear Mountain ski resort. While that didn’t quite materialize, Pioneertown persisted, becoming an artists’ colony of sorts, with galleries, vintage stores and a saddle maker. Guests come to the Pioneertown Motel to experience the Wild West atmosphere as well as to go horseback riding at the ranches in the area and hike in Joshua Tree National Park and the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve. The property features 19 rooms, a food court, free Wi-Fi, live music, and other amenities.
Whitepod Hotel: Sustainable luxury in the Swiss Alps
The Whitepod Hotel stands out for its unmatched mountain views — as well as its commitment to sustainability. Set in Les Cerniers, a village at the foot of the Swiss Alps and overlooking the renowned Villars ski resort, the Whitepod is considered an eco-friendly luxury establishment. Indeed, the rooms, with spectacular views throughout the year, feature birchwood furnishings and other fine details. The hotel has two upscale restaurants, massage services, and activities for summer and winter.
Giraffe Manor: Together with giraffes in Nairobi
In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Giraffe Manor is home to a herd of giraffes, which is certainly a unique feature for a hotel. Located on 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of forest, this boutique hotel is notable for its giraffe visitors, who stroll the grounds in the mornings and evenings, sometimes stretching their long necks through the windows. In addition to giraffes, the hotel provides a variety of other options for guests and the location is ideal for excursions into Nairobi. Giraffe Manor is set in a mansion built in 1932, with a garden annex opened in 2011; its amenities include a pool, a spa and a fitness center.
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JumboStay Hotel: A one-of-a-kind aircraft on the ground
In Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, JumboStay offers guests the opportunity to sleep in a Boeing 747 next to Arlanda Airport. While many of the compact rooms feature shared bathrooms, suites — one in the aircraft’s cockpit — are also available. The hotel offers a breakfast service in addition to conference facilities.
Henn na Hotel: The world’s first robot hotel
Henn na Hotel is one of Japan’s most intriguing hotel concepts, boasting cutting-edge technology. Opened in 2015, the hotel holds the Guinness World Record for being the first hotel with working robots in the world. Renowned for its design and technological advancements, the concept now includes 20 Henn na Hotels across Japan, with each property in close proximity to train stations and tourist attractions. The numerous innovative technological elements in the hotels range from hologram characters to a life-sized dinosaur robot. Robots and advanced technology can be found throughout the hotels, particularly at the reception desk.
Hotel de Glace: An icy but unforgettable holiday
As its name suggests, Hotel de Glace has an ice hotel concept! Providing guests with a one-of-a-kind winter experience in Quebec, Canada, the property is the only ice hotel in North America and is open only during the winter season. Featuring ice sculptures and cozy rooms carved from ice, the property also includes a jacuzzi and a sauna with views of the stars, an open-air water park and dining facilities.
Book and Bed Tokyo: A dream hotel for book lovers
The book-themed Book and Bed Tokyo invites guests to stay among thousands of books. The hotel has two branches, one in Tokyo, Japan’s capital, and one in Osaka. Book and Bed Tokyo has breathtaking views of the city, but both hotels are ideal for anyone seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a long read.
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The Queen Mary Hotel: Accommodation on an ocean liner
The Queen Mary was once a world-class ocean liner and has long been associated with luxury ocean travel. Although the vessel no longer sails the Atlantic Ocean, it still promises a luxurious stay with ocean breezes and views of Long Beach, California, offering standard rooms along with luxury quarters and mini suites. The property also hosts events, weddings, exhibitions and live music; tours are also available and the hotel’s modern restaurant is renowned for its seafood dishes. A stay at the luxe Queen Mary Hotel might very well pique your interest in a Blue Cruise on the Turkish Riviera!
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