Sometimes a hotel room is just a place to rest your head for the night. There’s a bed, usually a desk, a TV, maybe some nice design touches depending on where you’re staying, but for the most part a hotel room is just a room. There are other times though, when a hotel room is so much more – like when it has a fun or crazy theme. If you’re looking for something different, here are some truly unique hotels to check out for your next vacation.
Carwash, V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
This colourful room at V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart is modeled after a carwash. Before you scratch your head and wonder why a hotel would choose such a strange theme, it’s important to note that entire hotel is dedicated to all things car related. Many of the rooms have a different auto-inspired theme, from “gas station” to “workshop.” The carwash room features a bed shaped like a car between two pillar brushes and is designed to look like the inside of a carwash.
Hot Pink Suite, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a life-sized Barbie Dream House, now’s your chance. The Hot Pink Suite at the Palms Hotel is described as the “ultimate bachelorette pad” and it’s perfect if you like pink – and Barbie dolls. Designed by Johnathan Adler, the massive luxury suite features custom Barbie-themed art, a sunburst mirror made from 65 Barbie dolls and a whole lot of pink accents. The room sleeps up to six and also has a Jacuzzi, steam shower and two-way fireplace.
007 Suite, Hotel Seven, Paris, France
James Bond fans and amateur spies will love staying in the sleek and stylish 007 Suite at Hotel Seven. The design is a blend of vintage aesthetic with a futuristic twist and everything looks and feels luxurious – perfect for a spy like James Bond. The hotel itself is located next to the Latin Quarter in the city’s 5th arrondissement, a great place to base yourself in Paris.
The Bird’s Nest, Treehotel, Harads, Sweden
It’s hard to choose just one room to feature in this hotel where every room is unique and many of which give guests the chance to sleep among the treetops. The Bird’s Nest, as the name would suggest, is built to look like a giant bird’s nest. The exterior blends in with the surroundings creating a camouflaged getaway, while the interior is modern and sleek in design. A retractable staircase takes you up into the nest and the room itself is large enough to comfortably house two adults and two children. There’s a restaurant on site as well as a sauna.
“Twilight” themed rooms, Pacific Inn Motel, Washington, United States
Anyone who is a fan of the “Twilight” movies can pay tribute to their favorite vampires with a stay at a “Twilight” themed room at this motel in Forks. Rooms come complete with movie posters and decor featuring Edward Cullen, Bella Swan and the rest of the characters in the mega-popular movie and book series.
Igloo, Iglu-Dorf, various locations
If you’ve ever wanted to spend the night in an igloo, now you can. Iglu-Dorf, which has several locations in Switzerland and Andorra, provides guests the opportunity to book a room in an igloo village. Choose from standard igloos meant to house up to six people or romantic igloos, which are geared more towards couples. All guests are provided with an expedition sleeping bag that is good to minus 40°F. Depending on the location, there may also be a whirlpool or a sauna in the igloo village. Overnight stays can be booked from December 25 through to the middle of April.
Wonderland House, Brighton, England
Every corner of this luxury guesthouse is inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.” There are six individually designed bedrooms and a lounge. In total, the Wonderland House sleeps 24. Everywhere you look there’s a nod to Lewis Carroll’s iconic works and bedrooms have names that reflect the stories such as “Mirror Mirror” and “Queen of Hearts.”
727 Fuselage Home, Costa Verde, Costa Rica
This hotel in Costa Rica has turned a vintage Boeing 727 airframe into a unique hotel suite like no other. Perched on a 50-foot platform and jutting out from the jungle canopy, the 727 Fuselage Home affords beautiful views. There are two bedrooms in the Costa Rican teak-panelled plane, each with their own bathroom. Take in the jungle views from the terrace built atop what was once the plane’s right wing.
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Featured image: Hot Pink Suite, Palms Casino Resort
