SAEDNEWS: We have compiled a list of some special, unique, and unusual hotels from around the world. Stay with us to discover more.
According to Saed News, citing the web desk of the Young Journalists Club (YJC), For every traveler, it is important that a hotel provides basic comfort facilities. At the same time, the view and surroundings also matter greatly, with many people preferring places located in beautiful natural settings such as forests, seas, and mountains.
However, some tourists actively seek unusual and extraordinary hotel experiences—staying in places that are far from traditional or conventional designs. Today, we explore eight of the world’s most unique and unusual hotels.
This luxury hotel is located on Pemba Island in Zanzibar, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Its most distinctive feature is its underwater room, located about 4 meters below the sea surface. Guests can watch various fish swimming around large glass walls throughout the day. The cost of staying here is approximately $1,500 per night.
Built in 1998 in the world’s largest salt desert, Salar de Uyuni, this hotel is made almost entirely of salt blocks. Walls, ceilings, furniture, and even beds are constructed from salt. It includes around 30 rooms with private bathrooms, heating, and basic facilities. The hotel is also known for offering a unique experience of closeness to nature, and some believe the salt environment has therapeutic effects.
This adventurous hotel offers guests the chance to sleep high in the forest canopy. Visitors are trained to climb safely to reach their tree-top beds. Due to the height and nature of the experience, guests are allowed to carry only minimal items such as a flashlight and a book. The cost is around $300 per night.
Located on Weymouth Beach, this is considered one of the world’s first sand hotels. It was built using thousands of tons of sand by four sculptors in just one week. Even the beds and furniture are made of sand. There are no bathrooms or showers, but guests can enjoy sleeping under the open sky. The cost is about £10 per bed.
Shaped like a volcano, this hotel features water flowing down its exterior instead of lava. It has nine luxury rooms with modern amenities and large windows overlooking the surrounding rainforest. Guests can observe wildlife such as toucans and iguanas. Prices range from $250 to $400 per night.
This world-famous hotel is rebuilt every winter using ice and snow. It attracts thousands of visitors annually. The hotel includes ice rooms, an ice bar, and even an ice church where weddings are held. Guests can also enjoy heated facilities nearby. Around 50,000 tourists visit each year, and a night costs about $1,000.
This unique hotel is famous for its resident giraffes that freely roam the property and interact with guests. Visitors can dine while giraffes look through the windows. The hotel has 10 luxury rooms and can host around 25 guests. The average cost is between $485 and $685 per night.
Located in Finland, this resort offers glass igloos that provide privacy and spectacular views of the Arctic sky. Guests can also enjoy husky sled rides, reindeer tours, and the chance to see the Northern Lights. Facilities include a sauna, ice chapel, and ice café. The cost is about $200 per night.
