Photo by Graystock. Every travel lover, when he has to organise his holiday, chooses the hotel to stay in according to certain requirements.
There are those who look for the best low-cost offers to save money, those who do not want to give up certain comforts, and those who are used to not compromising, booking only in extra-luxury hotels. However, there is a small minority of people who are fascinated by curiosities and who are willing to throw themselves into unusual situations in order to have a memorable experience, even at the expense of the comfort of conventional accommodation.
Travel 365 dedicates its ranking of the 10 Most Curious Hotels in the World to them!
10 - Capsule Hotels, Japan
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Let's start with Capsule Hotels, a type of structure born a few years ago in Japan and now very much in vogue in the Asian archipelago. These are small adjoining loculi that resemble in some ways a beehive. Don't let the size fool you! The pods are quite comfortable and there are numerous amenities inside.
9 - Agriturismo La Piantata, Italy
Who among us hasn't dreamt of having a tree house? With Agriturismo La Piantata you can make one of your childhood wishes come true: sleeping in a structure built above a tree. Built 8 metres above the ground, it is located in Rome in the open countryside. You can become a child again and at the same time enjoy a breathtaking view surrounded by nature.
8 - Icehotel, Sweden
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Further up the list we find a structure, or rather a type of structure, that for us Italians seems inconceivable, but in reality is absolutely ordinary in Scandinavian countries. TheIce Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, a town in the far north of Sweden, is made entirely of ice, both outside and inside.
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The building is truly impressive and its charm makes it one of the best tourist accommodations in the country, as well as themost beautiful ice hotel in the world.
7 - Jules Lodge, USA
Diving enthusiasts will certainly appreciate Jules' Lodge. This underwater lodge is located six metres underwater near Key Largo, Florida, and ranks seventh on our 'curious' list. Although the spaces are not particularly large, the rooms are apparently still fantastic and surprisingly comfortable.
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And then, would you like to put the pleasure of ordering a pizza and having it delivered to you by an underwater deliveryman?
6 - Silvergruva Hall, Sweden
Also in Sweden we find Sala Silvergruva, once a silver mine, now an elegant hotel that boasts the record for being the deepest hotel in the world. In fact, its rooms are 155 metres deep! Moreover, if the particular location is not enough to fascinate you, in the mine's meanders you will discover ponds, caves and tunnels that are truly fantastic.
5 - Songjijan, China
Songjijan, China, makes it into the top five, rightfully taking fifth place. It is in fact one of the most beautiful resorts on the Asian continent as well as in the whole world. The resort was built and developed inside a fantastic natural waterfall and offers its guests high comfort and high-quality services.
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4 - Boot Hotel, New Zealand
A few years ago, a cartoon called Mamma Oca & Grimm was broadcast in Italy, whose main characters were a goose and a dog, who lived inside a house in the shape of a shoe. Well, it seems that the owners of the Boot Hotel have taken inspiration from this cartoon for the realisation of their incredible structure. It is located in New Zealand and is a small hotel with just two floors in the shape of a boot.
3 - Sand Hotel, England
Some people find it difficult to create a small sand castle on the beach, while others manage to sculpt genuine works of art. Then there are some crazy people who manage to build a real hotel. What can I say, really fantastic... It's just a shame that the Sand Hotel in Weymouth in Dorset, a town on the English coast, came down with the first autumn rains.
2 - Jumbo Hostel, Stockholm
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Consisting of no less than 25 rooms, the Jumbo Hostel in Stockholm takes the silver medal. This very special accommodation facility was amazingly carved out of the remains of an old Boeing.
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Of course, the most beautiful and coveted suite for guests is the one located in the former cockpit, which provides a sensational view of the airport.
1 - Dog Bark Park Inn, USA
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Only Americans could come up with an idea as absurd as it is brilliant. In first place is the Dog Bark Park Inn, located in the state of Idaho.
The hotel attracts a disproportionate number of annual visitors, but we are willing to bet that they are not attracted by the quality of the services. The hotel consists of two structures: Toby and Sweet Willy; it has to be said, what dog names...