Unusual Hotels of the World (And a Lesson for You)

Hotels certainly do come in all shapes and sizes. While yes, the trend is to create brands and designs geared towards more specific target markets, some of the global hotels on Unusual Hotels of the World really take this to the extreme.

Properties are ranked from being merely “Different” to somewhat “Wacky” to an outright “WOW”. In addition they are categorized by some truly Unique Selling Propositions: igloos, underground caves, underwater submarines, prisons, lighthouses and tree houses are just a small portion of the imaginative variety of experiences.

Interior of the Jumbo Hostel

Take for example the newly opened Jumbo Hostel near Stockholm, in which guests not only spend the night (on the ground) of this retrofitted 747 jet, but plane aficionados also have the chance to climb around the engines.

Another off-the-charts hotel is Kokopelli’s Cave in Farmington, New Mexico.

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This one-guestroom luxury hotel is located in a 65 million year old sandstone formation with a sweeping view high above the La Plata Rivera.

Today’s adventurous travelers are craving the added value that comes with the one-of-a-kind experiences offered by these hotels – and they’re not likely to be replicated by Starwood any time soon. While perhaps not going to the extremes seen here, could these hotels inspire you to add elements of surprise to your property?