Weird Hotels around the World
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41. Montage Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Looking for a luxurious sanctuary among the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles? The Montage is a spectacular Spanish Colonial-style hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Rooms come equipped with mosaic-tiled marble bathrooms and flat screen televisions. But its the little touches which make the difference, such as pillows custom-embroidered with your initials.
Looking for a luxurious sanctuary among the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles? The Montage is a spectacular Spanish Colonial-style hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Rooms come equipped with mosaic-tiled marble bathrooms and flat screen televisions. But its the little touches which make the difference, such as pillows custom-embroidered with your initials.
42. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
Rustic charm with a down South atmosphere, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff provides a first class experience with a unique South Carolina feel. Located along the May River are 50 cottages each featuring pine floors, a personal fireplace and Italian bed linens. First rate entertainment opportunities abound including an on-site Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course or fly-fishing and alligator spotting in the marshlands. In the evening, enjoy an incredible fresh seafood dinner at the inns River House restaurant.
Rustic charm with a down South atmosphere, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff provides a first class experience with a unique South Carolina feel. Located along the May River are 50 cottages each featuring pine floors, a personal fireplace and Italian bed linens. First rate entertainment opportunities abound including an on-site Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course or fly-fishing and alligator spotting in the marshlands. In the evening, enjoy an incredible fresh seafood dinner at the inns River House restaurant.
43. Anavilhanas Lodge
Rio Negro, Amazonas, Brazil
Considered one of Brazils foremost hotels, the Anavilhanas is a Jungle Lodge featuring wooden rooms with crisp white linens located in the middle of a pristine rain forest on the banks of the Rio Negro river. Visit your neighbors (monkeys, macaws and dolphins!) by canoe or foot or explore artisan studios in nearby Novo Air village.
Considered one of Brazils foremost hotels, the Anavilhanas is a Jungle Lodge featuring wooden rooms with crisp white linens located in the middle of a pristine rain forest on the banks of the Rio Negro river. Visit your neighbors (monkeys, macaws and dolphins!) by canoe or foot or explore artisan studios in nearby Novo Air village.
44. Singita Sabi Sand
Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Famous for what is outside the hotel as much or more than for what is inside it, the Sabi Sand offers three luxury lodges in the middle of a world class game reserve. Herds of elephants, leopards, giraffes and zebras are frequent guests of the area and provide for breathtaking viewing. Suites are designed by up and coming African designers and include private fireplaces and outdoor showers. If you prefer to eat out, you can share a meal with locals in a nearby village. A vintage safari feel infused with glamour and elegance. Not to be missed.
Famous for what is outside the hotel as much or more than for what is inside it, the Sabi Sand offers three luxury lodges in the middle of a world class game reserve. Herds of elephants, leopards, giraffes and zebras are frequent guests of the area and provide for breathtaking viewing. Suites are designed by up and coming African designers and include private fireplaces and outdoor showers. If you prefer to eat out, you can share a meal with locals in a nearby village. A vintage safari feel infused with glamour and elegance. Not to be missed.
45. Amstel Intercontinental
Amsterdam
Grand European Elegance at its finest, the Amstel has some 80 traditionally yet impeccably furnished rooms and suites. Located on the banks of the Amstel River, the hotel presents an island of tranquility and beauty right in the middle of the city. The hotels main restaurant, La Rive, has a four starred Michelin rated cuisine.
Grand European Elegance at its finest, the Amstel has some 80 traditionally yet impeccably furnished rooms and suites. Located on the banks of the Amstel River, the hotel presents an island of tranquility and beauty right in the middle of the city. The hotels main restaurant, La Rive, has a four starred Michelin rated cuisine.
46. Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Taj is an 18th century palace situated on a manmade island in Lake Picola with a view of the Maharajas palace. Opulence and extravagance abound here with endless courtyards and corridors, stone inlay, gilt moldings and mirror. The many exclusive rooms and suites boast mosaics, stained-glass windows, silk bolsters and hand painted motifs. Excellent rooftop restaurant called the Bhairo.
The Taj is an 18th century palace situated on a manmade island in Lake Picola with a view of the Maharajas palace. Opulence and extravagance abound here with endless courtyards and corridors, stone inlay, gilt moldings and mirror. The many exclusive rooms and suites boast mosaics, stained-glass windows, silk bolsters and hand painted motifs. Excellent rooftop restaurant called the Bhairo.
47. Westin Bund Center
Shanghai, China
Only ten years old and already famous, the Westin Bund is built to resemble a throne with a crown on top fitting for a hotel that makes one feel like a king. Guest rooms made of marble and glass boast oversized shower heads, Jacuzzis, embroidered lanterns and spectacular views of the 400-year-old Yu Garden. The wonderful Stage restaurant allows guests to watch as the chefs publicly prepare their amazing dishes.
Only ten years old and already famous, the Westin Bund is built to resemble a throne with a crown on top fitting for a hotel that makes one feel like a king. Guest rooms made of marble and glass boast oversized shower heads, Jacuzzis, embroidered lanterns and spectacular views of the 400-year-old Yu Garden. The wonderful Stage restaurant allows guests to watch as the chefs publicly prepare their amazing dishes.
48. Whiteface Lodge
Lake Placid, United States
Built in 2005 using local timber and stone, Whiteface Lodge is all-suite resort that exudes warmth and friendliness along with plush luxury. Perfect for family vacations or those looking to get away with friends, the Lodge is considered a home away from home for many aided by the extremely friendly staff. The sepia-tinted suites all boast slate floors and cast iron fireplaces. Rustic elegance at its finest.
Built in 2005 using local timber and stone, Whiteface Lodge is all-suite resort that exudes warmth and friendliness along with plush luxury. Perfect for family vacations or those looking to get away with friends, the Lodge is considered a home away from home for many aided by the extremely friendly staff. The sepia-tinted suites all boast slate floors and cast iron fireplaces. Rustic elegance at its finest.
49. Ritz Carlton
New York, United States
An elegant refuge in the middle of a frantic city, the Ritz Carleton is a 33-story town house like tower located on Central Park South. Dark hardwoods and polished brass abound here lending an air of a well-heeled gentlemens club. Guest rooms all feature Frette linens, brocade drapes and seven pillows. An outstanding hotel that makes one feel like royalty.
An elegant refuge in the middle of a frantic city, the Ritz Carleton is a 33-story town house like tower located on Central Park South. Dark hardwoods and polished brass abound here lending an air of a well-heeled gentlemens club. Guest rooms all feature Frette linens, brocade drapes and seven pillows. An outstanding hotel that makes one feel like royalty.
50. Leela Palace Kempinski
Bangalore
An art-deco hotel that draws its inspiration from the royal palaces of Bangalore? Whatever the motivation, the result is spectacular. Outside a feast for the senses, with a cornucopia of marble fountains and waterfalls. Inside opulence beyond imagining, including copper domes, endless chandeliers, gold leaf paintings, timber floors and hand tufted rugs. The in-house Jamavar restaurant is not to be missed.
An art-deco hotel that draws its inspiration from the royal palaces of Bangalore? Whatever the motivation, the result is spectacular. Outside a feast for the senses, with a cornucopia of marble fountains and waterfalls. Inside opulence beyond imagining, including copper domes, endless chandeliers, gold leaf paintings, timber floors and hand tufted rugs. The in-house Jamavar restaurant is not to be missed.
