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When someone opts for hotels before their trip commences, the top priorities are comfort and best facilities and yes, a nice view. But what if, the hotel itself is an adventure. Dreams of living underwater or in a real Igloo, these hotels around the world make those wishes come true.
Checkout these traveller-favourite hotels and resorts around the world that make your stay worth every penny.
Treehouse Lodge Resort, Peru
Eight circular treehouses perched high above the Amazon rainforest canopy.
Accessed by suspended walkways and reached only by river boat.
Rooms are open‑air with nets and curtains, offering immersive nature stays.
Daily guided excursions include wildlife watching and village visits.
Santos Express, South Africa
A 1920s passenger train permanently parked beside Santos Beach.
Cabins with ocean views range from simple bunks to private suites.
Guests enjoy easy access to museums, harbor areas, and water activities.
A unique stay for beach lovers and train enthusiasts alike.
Dromen Aan Zee, Netherlands
Choose from a harbor crane, lighthouse, or lifeboat converted into unique stays.
Each offers full amenities with sweeping sea and city views.
Bright interiors and nautical details reflect Harlingen’s maritime spirit.
Guests can even take the lifeboat out for a short cruise.
Book and Bed Tokyo, Japan
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View AllA hostel disguised as a cozy bookstore with bookshelves hiding sleeping cubbies.
Thirty compact bunks offer minimalist stays for book lovers.
Shared bathrooms and a communal reading lounge complete the setting.
Affordable lodging leaves room to explore Tokyo’s literary culture.
Kokopelli’s Cave, New Mexico
A cliffside cave turned B&B carved 300 feet above a desert valley.
Features include a jacuzzi, waterfall shower, kitchen, and fireplace.
Guests enter via stairs leading 70 feet below the mesa top.
Perfect for exploring nearby national parks and Navajo Nation.
Golden Crown Levin Iglut, Finland
Stay inside glass igloos built for perfect northern‑lights viewing.
Windows are heated to prevent frost and ensure clear panoramic skies.
Each igloo includes a kitchenette, bath, and adjustable beds for comfort.
A rustic lodge and outdoor hot tub add to the Arctic atmosphere.
Manta Resort, Zanzibar
Sleep in a unique underwater room surrounded by drifting reef fish at night.
The floating structure offers sea-level living space and a rooftop for stargazing.
Spotlights below the windows attract marine life for magical nighttime views.
Guests can enjoy diving, spa treatments, and exploring the remote island.
Palacio de Sal, Bolivia
A luxury hotel built almost entirely from salt blocks in the Uyuni desert.
Rooms are simple yet stylish with climate control and tiled baths.
Salt furnishings are softened with plush blankets and décor.
Panoramic dining showcases views of the world’s largest salt flats.
An aspiring globetrotter, Arpita Chowdhury is a writer, poet, and researcher with a strong grounding in human-interest storytelling. She holds an MA in Journalism and International Affairs from University College Dublin, completed in collaboration with the CNN Academy. Her reporting and commentary have appeared in several national and international dailies, spanning travel, culture, politics, and people-centric narratives. Powered by adrak chai, she is always chasing stories that connect place with people. Reach her at arpita.chowdhury2@nw18.com