The 10 strangest hotels in the world
/ @histale-net Unique Hotels Around the World Many hotels specialize in offering unique and exciting experiences to attract guests, prompting them to innovate constantly amid fierce competition. This report highlights the world’s 10 strangest hotels, according to National Geographic. 1. Cave Hotel, New Mexico One of the world’s most unusual hotels, the Cave Hotel, is carved into ancient rocks in New Mexico. It features a multi-room breakfast spot located 300 feet above the La Plata River Valley. Guests descend a 70-foot staircase to reach a 1,700-square-foot cave blasted from the rock by geologist Bruce Black, who initially intended it to be his library. 2. Boeing Plane Hotel, Costa Rica Costa Rica boasts a unique hotel inside a refurbished Boeing 727 from 1965. The aircraft's body remains intact, while its interior features local teak wood. Guests enjoy forest and ocean views from its 50-foot-high supports, with wing-extended balconies. The hotel includes air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. 3. Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Tanzania This resort offers a one-of-a-kind experience on a remote island with clear waters. Guests can stay in beach villas or book an underwater room with large windows for reef fish viewing. At night, underwater lights attract marine life. Above sea level, there's a simple living area and a roof deck for stargazing. 4. Book Hotel, Tokyo, Japan The Book Hotel in Tokyo is a haven for book lovers. It looks like a second-hand library until guests open a bookshelf to find cozy sleeping nooks with reading lights. There are 30 sleeping spaces behind shelves holding 3,000 books in Japanese and English. Shared bathrooms and reading lounges complete the literary experience. 5. Golden Crown Levi Igloos, Finland Experience the Northern Lights from 18 glass igloos accommodating couples and families. Located six miles from Levi Resort, each igloo has a kitchenette, full bathroom, and adjustable double beds for optimal aurora viewing. Heated windows prevent freezing, while curtains ensure privacy. 6. Crane Hotel, Netherlands The Crane Hotel offers a unique stay 56 feet above the ground in a repurposed harbor crane used until 1996. Its control and engine rooms are now luxurious suites with panoramic views of the Wadden Sea. With bright decor, entertainment systems, full kitchens, and rooftop patios, the experience feels more like a private yacht than an industrial crane. 7. Train Hotel, South Africa Santos Express is a permanently stationed passenger train from the 1920s, located 100 meters from Santos Beach and near Mossel Bay’s center. It features four passenger cars with ocean-view cabins and shared bathrooms. For honeymooners, there’s a private caboose with its own bathroom and balcony. Two Royal Suites offer private bathrooms, ideal for couples or families. 8. Chocolate Hotel, United Kingdom The Chocolate Boutique Hotel in southern England is a sweet treat for chocolate lovers, offering stays from £30 per person per night. It provides chocolate baskets and fountains for guests, with rooms decorated in brown and cream tones reflecting the world’s favorite treat. Rooms range from singles to luxurious suites and include chocolate-themed breakfasts. 9. Phone-Free Eco Hotel, Siwa Oasis, Egypt This unique hotel bans electricity and mobile phones, relying on candlelight and locally sourced vegetables for meals. It features 40 sand-built rooms inspired by Bedouin culture and is surrounded by salt lakes and palm trees stretching over 25 kilometers. 10. Treehouse Lodge, Peru Experience life like Tarzan in the Amazon Rainforest at Treehouse Lodge Resort, accessible by a one-hour boat ride from Iquitos. Guests climb 34 to 67 feet into one of eight round thatched treehouses. The accommodations feature safety rails, curtains, and optional mosquito nets. Cold-water showers are located below the main floor, while hanging walkways connect to a central dining area serving Peruvian-inspired meals.
