When it comes to choosing the right hotel to book, it all depends on your budget and the aesthetic you are aiming for. There are many amazing hotels or resorts that are pretty standard. There are also many strange hotels across the globe that attract tourists because of their uniqueness. Among some of these strange hotels, is one built from ice, hotels located under the water, in a plane and a giant dog sculpture. Some of the extreme settings of these hotels allow visitors to have unforgettable experiences. Here are some of the strangest hotels around the world.
The Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Visitors in Sweden who wish to get a dystopian-like experience can visit the Icehotel. This hotel is a masterpiece that is built from blocks of ice near the Torne River. The hotel melts during the warmer months and then rebuilds every year. Along with the icy structure, the furniture and art inside the hotel are all made from ice. The surreal, frosty vibe that this place gives will have visitors feeling like they are in Elsa’s castle in Frozen. The rooms are all unique since they are carved by different artists, and they all feature ice beds that are completed with fur-lined sleeping bags to keep you warm.
The Dog Bark Park Inn, Cottonwood, Idaho, USA
The Dog Bark Park Inn is the perfect hotel for dog lovers who are visiting Indoho. This strange inn is located in Cottonwood, and there is no way you can miss it because it is built inside a 30-foot-tall wooden dog sculpture of a beagle. The inn is situated directly inside the belly of the sculpture. The entire inn is also dog-themed, with furniture and decorations shaped like dogs. The Dog Bark Park Inn also has a mascot, a real dog named “The Big Beagle.”
The Propeller Island City Lodge, Berlin, Germany
For visitors in Berlin who wish to have a bizarre and aesthetic experience, they can visit the Propeller Island City Lodge. This hotel features over 30 rooms that are different from your regular hotel rooms. There are rooms with beds built into the ceiling, rooms that simulate a padded cell, minimalist rooms, futuristic rooms, and a room that is completely covered in glass, from the ceiling and walls to the floor. This popular room, which creates a disorienting and surreal environment, is known as the “Mirror Room.”
The Jumbo Stay Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
In Stockholm, Sweden, there is a hotel called the Jumbo Stay that is built inside a retired Boeing 747 aircraft. This unique hotel is located near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. It allows guests to experience sleeping in a jumbo jet without taking off into the sky. This hotel has been attracting tourists from around the world since 2008 when it was converted into a hotel. Inside this hotel, guests can choose small budget-friendly rooms or luxurious suites in the cockpit area. In the luxurious rooms, visitors will see the sweeping view of the airport runway.
The Underwater Hotel – Maldives
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is one of the most surreal places you can visit. This destination offers a magical experience when travellers visit the underwater hotel room. Visitors can look at the beautiful blue water and the fish swimming around them as they fall asleep underneath the sea. The Muraka Suite is a two-level residence, with the lower level submerged underwater, providing panoramic views of marine life. Along with the sea creatures swimming around them, there are also the beautiful colours of the coral. This experience will no doubt have some visitors feeling like they are in another Little Mermaid film.
