These hip hotel destinations range from floating beachside resorts to survival pod hotels that are more unconventional in their design aesthetic. Whether you're embarking on a tropical vacation or a journey across Europe, you'll never run out of options when consulting this vast list of examples.
Standouts from this list of hip hotel destinations include moss hut hotels that immerse one into their wild and nature-filled surroundings along with luxury resorts that are designed with the eco-friendly traveler in mind, Whether encouraging one to conserve energy or taking travelers outside of their comfort zones, the vacation spots will ensure that your trip is an unforgettable experience.
From the ultra luxe to the futuristic, these hip hotels leave one in anticipation for their next trip abroad.
59 Hip Hotel Destinations
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Money-Saving Autumn Getaways
Michelin Discounts Top Fall Destinations (SPONSORED)
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Hand-Picked Vacation Homes
Welcome Beyond Curates the World's Most Luxe Boutique Hotels & Estates
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Luxury Submarine Hotels
The Oliver’s Travels Lovers Deep Getaway is an Underwater Adventure
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High-End Hovering Tent Hotels
The 4 Rivers Floating Lodge Rests Atop the Tatai River
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Eco-Minded Luxury Hotels
The Tierra Patagonia Gives Guests a Virtual Seed to Help Reforestation
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Floating Futuristic Hotel Designs
Philip Kuzevski's 'Three Spirits' Concept is Daring
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Glass-Bottomed Vacation Homes
Bambu Indah Contains Luxury Cabins in the Indonesian Hills
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Temporary Mobile Hotels
The DROP Moveable Suite Lets Travelers Stay Wherever They Wish
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Ultra Mod Grecian Vacations
The Santorini Grace Hotel is Known for Its Unique Restaurants
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Water Floatation Dwellings
Solar Floating Resort is Always on the Move With Ultimate Views
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Extravagant Eco-Escapes
The Matali Crasset Dar'Hi is a Multicolored Luxurious Tunisian Getaway
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Floating Hotel Designs
The Sunborn Floating Hotel Leaves a Wake of Luxury Travel
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Pool-Bordered Penthouse Suites
The Conrad Koh Samui Resort’s Oceanview Villa is Breathtaking
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Intimate Sky-High Hotels
The Banyan Tree Bangkok Resort Allows You To Escape to the Extraordinary
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Swanky Swappable Stays
HomeChicHome Allows You to Trade Your Deluxe Digs While Traveling
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Extravagent Soccer Club Getaways
Real Madrid Resort Island Kicks Up the United Arab Emirates
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Health Rejuvenation Vacations
Medical Travel Yucatan Offters Luxe Health Care Services Abroad
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Submerged Hotels
The Water Discus Underwater Hotel Allows You to Vacation in the Sea
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Tent-Like Pod Hotels
The Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel is Located in the Swiss Alps
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Pop Culture Accommodations
The QT Sydney Hotel Caters to Successful Creatives
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Bold Affordable Accommodation
Zollhaus Hostel Provides Atmosphere and Aesthetics Beyond the Budget
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Orbit-Inspired Underwater Hotels
The World's Largest Underwater Hotel Located is Designed by DOP
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Fetching Feline Vacations
The Hello Kitty Hotel Suite Features Customized Wallpaper and Bedding
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Picturesque Travel Packages
This Travel Package Includes Cameras to Take Pictures Around the World
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High Class Honeycomb Hotels
This Upcoming High Class Resort Features an Inventive New Look
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Isolated Nap-Focused Hotels
Russian Architects Designed a Power Nap Station Named the Sleepbox
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Rooftop Hot Tubbed Resorts
The L’Apogée Courchevel Luxury Ski Resort is Charming and Lu
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Kaleidescopic Mirrored Accomodations
The Hotel Vander Urbani Resort is Spacious and Welcoming
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Cottage-Like Tropical Villas
The Casa Caleta is On a Tropical Beach But Has a Quaint Cottage Feel
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Looping Mountain View Hotels
Images of the Lofoten Opera Hotel by Snøhetta Have Been Unveiled
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Selfie-Friendly Hotels
Australia's 1888 Hotel is Instagram-Friendly
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Fair Trade Eco-Tourism
Bespoke Experience Uses Commercial Travel for Poverty Alleviation
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Salt Block Hotels
The Palacio De Sal Offers the Most Seasoned Accommodations
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Exotic Boulder-Surrounding Retreats
This Getaway Villa in Thailand is Built Around Natural Rocks
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Luxe Conservation-Conscious Resorts
The Dusit Thani Maldives Resort is a Dream Destination
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Dug-Out Hotels
La Perla Villas are Placed Within the Earth
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Exquisitely Appointed Getaways
The Cheval Blanc Hotel Blends Rustic Living with a Modern Aesthetic
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Juxtaposed Mexican Hotels
The Downtown Mexico Hotel Brings Colonial and Modern Style Together
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Deep Sea Vacation Dwellings
The Water Discus Hotel Lets Patrons Literally Sleep with the Fishes
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Private Coastal Resorts
The Imanta Resort Offers a Luxurious Return to Nature
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Short Stay Luxury Accomodations
The High-End Rooms of Dayuse Hotels are Rented by the Hour
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Luxury Vacation Rentals
Travel En Vogue Helps Vacationers Rent Luxury Condo Suites
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Eternal Ocean Getaways
The Ayada Maldives Resort is High-End Vacation Living
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Lava-Less Volcano Hotels
Magic Mountain Lodge Gives You a Thrill Without the Danger
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Harbor-Overhanging Hotels
Ohtel is a Scenic Boutique Vacation Spot in New Zealand
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Tropical Thai Getaways
The Six Senses Yao Noi Resort is Set Amongst Lush Landscapes
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Camper Approved Lodgings
The 25HOURS Hotel Bikini Berlin Features a Hammock-Filled Lobby Design
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Adventurous Icelandic Hotels
The Ion Hotel Encourages Guests to Get Out and Take in Nature
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Enchanting Luxe Resorts
The Calivigny Island Resort Costs $63,000 a Night
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Bijou Attic Hotels
Enjoy the 'Chic Ric et Fer' Attic Guest Room on Your Next Visit to France
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Tiered Tropical Resorts
The Villa Mandarinas Will Have Visitors Begging to Stay
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Social Media-Obsessed Hotels
Sol Wave House in Spain is the First Twitter Hotel
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Luxury Eco Huts
Lanzarote Retreats in the Canary Islands is a Sustainable Getaway
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Immersive Tropical Hotels
The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo is a Gorgeous Hotel For Taking In Nature
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African Boutique Hotels
The Ellerman House & Villa Offers Luxurious Cape Town Accomodations
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Humble Franco Hotels
The Maison d'Ulysse Invites Guests with History and Peaceful Surroundings
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Multifarious Mediterranean Accomodations
The Elisa Manola Ammos Hotel Renovations are Bright
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Scenic Mountaineer Vacations
The Cambrian Provides a Surprise Round Every Corner & Tremendous View
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Luxe Fashion-Branded Hotels
The New Laura Ashley Manor is Filled with Laura Ashley Products
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
A-Frame Alpine-Inspired Cabins
The Adventure Whare Retreat by Studio Well is Demure
Modernized West Hollywood Hotels
Short Stories Hotel Blends Californian and European Elements
Tennis-Ball-Themed Hotel Suites
IHG Presents the ‘IHG Rally Room' for Tennis Fans
Exotically Refurbished Hotels
The Pelican Hotel Displays Unique Room Aesthetics
Mental Health-Friendly Homes
Hong Kong's Playpod Sanctuary is Functional and Healing
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events
Airbnb Icons Invites Guests to Experience the Paris 2024 Olympics
Individually Designed Suites
The Palma Riad Boutique Hotel Features Unique Accents and Foliage
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences
Spa Dome Promises an Unparalleled Polysensory Journey for Visitors
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Luxurious All-Inclusive Resorts
Marriott Hotels Launched Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
Luxurious Rainforest Resorts
Botánika Osa Peninsula is an Adventurously Lush Destination
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Wellness-Inclusive Boutique Hotels
The Bellyard Hotel in Atlanta Provides In-Room IV Therapy
Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas
Kengo Kuma Designs the Land Villas for Red Sea Global
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Luxuriously Refined Romanesque Hotels
Villa Geba Boutique Hotel Boasts Scenic Views of Montenegro
Central Tokyo Penthouses
Bellustar Tokyo Offers Traditional Japanese Aesthetics and Modern Comfort
Scenic Poolside Studios
Wayfinder Waikiki Boasts Modernized Tropical Elements
Captivating Stilt-House Hotels
MAST Introduces Plans to Build a Hotel on Stilts in Portugal
Luxurious Mexican Resort Packages
Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape is a Tropical Vacay Experience
Retro-Colored Beach Resorts
Cambridge Beaches Bermuda is a Historic Site that's been Reimagined
Japanese Island Holiday Villas
BIG Unveils a Look at the Finished Not a Hotel Setouchi
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Lavish Ecotourism Resorts
Saudi Arabia's 'Zardun' Resort Lets You Experience Local Flora & Fauna
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Eco-Friendly Hotel-Home Hybrids
SH Hotels & Resorts Debuts 1 Hotel & Homes San Miguel De Allende
Community-Driven Wellness Residences
THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Embraces Holistic Living
Up-Cycled Glamping Experiences
ekō Solutions Expands to Poplar Point Lakeside Park
Tropical Seltzer Staycations
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer and Airstream Present the 'Stayman Islands'
Prison-Transformed Luxe Hotels
Hoshino Resorts Plans to Alter the Nara Prison into a Resort
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
Anniversary-Honoring Bright Hotels
The HÔTEL Onitsuka Tiger Arrives in Paris for the Olympics
Sporty Resort Capsules
Paper x Four Seasons Hampshire Host a Soft Pastel Pop-Up
Nostalgic Nantucket Hotels
Parts and Labor Design and Brad Guidi Design the Beachside Hotel
Designer Beach Resort Experiences
Dolce & Gabbana Italian Beach Club Pop-Up Unveils New Colorway
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Legacy Luxurious Resorts
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Announces Three New Global Properties in 2024
Vibrant Independent Hotels
The Memphian Hotel Features a Low-Pressure Environment for Workouts
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Micro-Living Portable Homes
Modern Tiny Living Creates the Buttercup Tiny Home for Hosting
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Hyper-Local Dining Establishments
Hotel Belmar Stands Out with Its Sustainable Cuisine
Immersive Lighting Hotels
The Luma Hotel Hosts Several Impressive Lighting Installations
Modern-Updated Traditional Homes
KiKi ARCHi Designs the Skip House in the Middle of Beijing
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Mom-Centric Hospitality Experiences
The St. Regis Hotel Toronto Offers a Luxurious Experience
Refreshed Retreat Interior Designs
THE AFICIONADOS and Nicemakers Design the Brecon
Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes
Hino Studio Designs the Oceana Retreat in Florida
Tropic-Inspired Residential Havens
DAMAC Properties Launches DAMAC Islands for Luxurious Living
Tranquil Treetop Bali Resorts
Alexis Dornier and Studio Jencquel Design the Lost Lindenberg Resort
Ultra Luxury Hotel Expansions
The 'Rocco Forte House' Concept in Milan is Private and Intimate
Thin-Structured Indonesian Hotels
Sahabet Selojene Designs the Piturooms with a Thin Structure
Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences
Hilton Has Announced an Exclusive Partnership with AutoCamp
Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes
A Tesm of Designers Join Forrces to Create the Reef House
Anti-Luxury Hotel Designs
Chopard Launches a New Hotel That Embodies Quiet Luxury
Elegant Global Travel Publications
Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Contemporary Hacienda Stays
Tropicana Los Cabos is a Boutique Hotel in San Jose del Cabo
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes
Norm Architects Designs the Heatherhill Beach House
Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts
NEOM PResents a Look at the New Epicon Hotel Concept Design
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Minimal Wooden Lush Hotels
Frida Escobeda Designs the Boca de Agua Hotel in Quintana Roo
Family-Inclusive Beach Destinations
The Diplomat Beach Resort Offers Day and Night Camps for Kids
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
End-of-Summer Getaway Suites
The Re-Treat Suite Helps Families Escape Before the Start of Autumn
Budget Vacation Rental Platforms
VacayHub is a Centralized Space to Complete the Perfect Holiday
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs
The Hoxton Charlottenburg Hotel Opens in Berlin
Curated Holiday Experiences
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort Boasts Unique Programming
Relaxing Travel Experiences
Kona Big Wave Makes Waves This Summer with the Debut of Aloha House
Apartment-Concept Boutique Hotels
Sonder at The Liberty Offers Modern Comfort in Toronto
Vintage Californian Hotels
The Hotel June Malibu Re-Opened in 2021 with a Truthful 1960s Theme
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats
The Stay Under the Radar Home is on a Former Military Base
Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts
Frida Esobedo Designs the New Boca de Agua in Mexico
Serene Hawaiian Resorts
The Mauna Lani Hotel Joins the Auberge Resorts Collection
Lush Garden Holiday Homes
Studio Vio Highlights Tradition for the De Hue Space in Hue, Vietnam
Luxurious Sandstone Desert Resorts
Bab Al Shams in Dubai is a Lavish Oasis within the Middle East
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels
The Shinmonzen Hotel has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Contemporary Sleek Boutique Hotels
Vermilion Zhou Design Group Created the NI HAO Hotel
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Tranquil Grounded Design Bathhouse
Futurestudio Designs a New Othership Location in New York
Boomer-Targeted Luxury Resorts
Palm Lake Resort Yamba Cove Sets New Benchmark for Baby Boomers
Whimsical Tranquil Holiday Hotels
The Two Bunch Palms Hotel is a Homey Oasis in the Desert
Bali-Inspired European Hotels
Manon Les Suites Features Jungle Elements in the Heart of Copenhagen
Long Geometric Hawaiian Guesthomes
Hahn Lavsen Creates the Vipp Cold Hawaii Guesthouse
Flexible Tranquil Guesthouses
Ibiza Interiors Renovates the Campo Atelier Holiday Home
Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels
Delek Tulum in Mexico Features Mayan-Rooted Wellness Rituals
Enchanting Beachside Stays
Hotel San Cristóbal Features Mezcal Tastings and Off-Road Excursions
Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns
WOHA Designs the Pan Pacific Orchard with Garden Terraces
Contemporary Luxe Thai Retreats
AvroKO Designs the Luxurious Centara Reserve Samui Hotel
Localized Destination Campaigns
Rosewood Hotels & Resort Debuts 'Discovered at Rosewood'
Design District Boutique Hotels
Studio Collective Designs the Hotel at the Moore in Miami
Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels
'Shorebreak Resort' is Committed to Reducing its Footprint
Restorative Designer Beach Clubs
Off-White Hosts an Ibiza Beach Club at Cala Jondal
Harmonized Luxury Japanese Hotels
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Maintains Standards of Tradition
Plant-Based Lifestyle Getaways
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa in Saint Lucia Offers a Unique Service
Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations
SO/Paris Gets a New Design with Annual Lobby Activations
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts
Stilt Studios Designs the Treehouse Villas in Bali
Rugged Mountainous Hotels
Wayfinder Bishop Features Interiors Inspired by the Sierra Landscape
Luxurious Resort Getaways
The Address Beach Resort in Dubai Offers Relaxing Treatments
Exclusive Lake Front Stays
Lakehouse Hotel and Resort Offers a Variety of Unique Water Activities
Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels
Bernard Dubois Renovates the Bouchardon Hotel in Paris
Global Ice Bath Directories
IceBathList.com Helps People Find Cold Plunges Wherever They Are
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Sustainable Thatch Hut Resorts
Walker Warner Architects Helps Redesign the Kona Village Resort
Carefully Vetted Homestays
Adventure Homestay Connects Travelers to Host Families
Relaxed Luxurious Dynamic Hotels
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai is Sustainably Designed
Village-Luke Charming Hotels
Concrfete Amsterdam Designs the BoTree Hotel in London
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Malta-Based Esports Bootcamps
Eden Esports Launches a Bootcamp at Two Hotels in Malta
Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses
SHED Architecture & Design Unveil the Guemes Island Bunkhouse
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Sawtooth Roof Apartment Blocks
Six Degrees Architects and Hip V Hype Design Ferrars & York
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles
Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels
Gry Space and M Royce Architecture Create the kodō hotel
Breathtaking Archipelago Getaways
Icelandair is Expanding Its Route to Include the Faroe Islands
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Serene Luxurious Hotel Spas
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Luxurious Six Senses Rome Hotel
Modernized Landmark Hotels
Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa Captures the Unique Charms of Budapest
Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels
Disneyland Resort Debuts the New Pixar Place Hotel
Renovated Luxe Resort Hotels
Tara Bernerd & Partners Redesigns the Tranquil Maroma Hotel
Sustainable Hotel-Supporting Airlines
Jet2Holidays Offers a Certified Sustainable Hotel Package
Greek Island Tranquil Resorts
Block 722 Designs the Gundari Resort Along the Cliffside