Could you sleep while hanging off the side of a mountain? How about staying in a resort made of ice? Some of the most amazing hotels in the world offer unusual, unique and crazy experiences for travelers — from underwater rooms to jungle escapes. Here are 7 cool hotels that’ll blow your mind…
1. Ice hotel in Sweden
What to expect: Cool off at Sweden’s legendary Icehotel, named in Time Magazine’s 2018 ‘World’s Greatest Places’. Located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Jukkasjärvi, the hotel is rebuilt each year and features 20 suites with finely carved beds, intricately detailed chandeliers, an ice bar serving bubbly and a Michelin trained chef. A perfect destination for viewing the northern lights, this frosty palace is what chilled out dreams are made of.
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2. Underwater hotel in Maldives
What to expect: You’ll find the world’s first underwater hotel residence at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island… and it don’t come cheap! The pièce de résistance is The Muraka, a two-story villa sitting about 5 meters deep in the Indian Ocean. Guests will find themselves surrounded by tropical marine life with panoramic vies above and under the sea, with prices starting at $50,000 a night. No surprise that it’s been named “Best Hotel In The World” more than once.
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3. Skylodge Adventure Suites in Peru
What to expect: If your idea of a weekend getaway is sleeping in a transparent capsule suspended 400 meters above the ground, then the Skylodge Adventure Suites were made for you. Located in the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, Peru, guests will need to make a 90-minute climb up the mountain before zip-lining their way down at check-out — but we think the views are more than worth it.
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4. Beach Bubble in Maldives
What to expect: Now THIS is the definition of a romantic escape. You can spend the night glamping beneath the stars inside the Beach Bubble at the Finolhu Resort in the Maldives — which looks like a dream. The transparent inflatable bubble is located on a secluded stretch of beach to keep your privacy concerns at bay; and if you’ve ever wanted to wake up to the sunrise without getting out of bed… this is where you need to be.
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5. Treehouse villa in Brazil
What to expect: Got jungle vibes? KA BRU Forest‘s treehouse villa will put the Brazilian rainforest right on your doorstep — but don’t expect to be slumming it up here. Crafted from demolition woods, the villa comes equipped with an open-air rainforest shower, fully equipped kitchen, private yoga deck and, of course, a private pool. Located in the coastal state of Bahia, this is where you go to get in touch with nature… with a five-star twist.
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6. Frank Gehry hotel in Spain
What to expect: Design lovers will appreciate an ultra-lux stay at Hotel Marques De Riscal, created by none other than visionary architect Frank Gehry. Featuring his signature avant-garde style, the beautiful modern building is located in the medieval village of Elciego — which makes for an incredible contrast on the landscape. Overlooking vineyards in Basque wine country, it almost feels like sleeping inside a modern art museum.
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7. Floating villa in Zanzibar
What to expect: Welcome… to… paradise! Head to The Manta Resort in Zanzibar and book yourself a stay in the underwater room on your own private floating island. You’ll get to sleep with the fishes, so to speak, and enjoy snorkeling in gorgeous turquoise waters literally on your doorstep. When it comes to secluded getaways for two, it doesn’t get any better than this.
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