These unique hybrid hotels challenge conventions by incorporating multi-functionality and creativity into their designs. Planning a trip can be a difficult process -- from booking flights, hotels and attractions -- leading most people to search for something near a city's center or right in the heart of downtown. These hotels prove that interesting architecture can be a city's main attraction and are often the reason someone may want to visit a specific part of the world.
Tokyo's Hybrid bookstore hotel is perfect for travellers and bookworms who want to tackle multiple interests in one trip. The Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel in the Swiss Alps also gives travelers a more authentic and scenic experience than urban accommodations. Moreover, a hybrid hotel-tent houses visitors right in the middle of the great outdoors, leaving them fully immersed in a natural landscape.
51 Examples of Hybrid Hotels
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Luxe Floating Hotels
Serbia's Salt & Water Studio Transforms Catamarans Into Functional Rooms
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Suspended Spherical Hotels
The Spherical Tree House Hotel is Suspended 15 Feet in the Air
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Hip Hotel Workspaces
Designing the Office of the Future with Marriott Hotels (SPONSORED)
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Sea Shell Hotels
The Ark Hotel is a Floating Hotel Concept that Resembles a Shell
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Cannabis Cafe Hotels
The Surrey Cannabis Club is Housed Within a Guildford Apartment
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Revived Hip Hotels
The Verb Hotel in Boston Embraces Counter-Cultural Art and Music
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Airport Pod Hotels
These 'Napcab' Napping Pods Provide On-the-Go Accommodation for Travelers
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Branded Festival Pop-Up Motels
Fosters and Airbnb Created a Pop-up Motel at Finland's Provinssi
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Deluxe Dorm-Style Hotels
Mezzanine Hotel Rooms Demonstrate Creative Shifts in Luxury Accommodation
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Business-Class Capsule Hotels
This Tokyo Hotel Offers Luxury Pods for Business Travelers
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Ultramodern Industrial Hotels
The Latest Outpost from Puro Hotels is Located in Gdansk
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Floating Army Hotels
This 134-Year-Old British Sea Fort is Now a Full Fledged Luxury Hotel
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Floating Hotel Designs
The Sunborn Floating Hotel Leaves a Wake of Luxury Travel
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Tent-Like Pod Hotels
The Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel is Located in the Swiss Alps
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Unconventional Luxury Hotels
The G-Rough Hotel in Rome References Italy's Rich Artistic History
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Conceptual Painterly Hotels
The William Hotel Features Several Intense Color Schemes
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Interlocking Treehouse Hotels
This Hip Japanese Hotel is Located in an Ancient Camphor Tree
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Hybrid Bookstore Hotels
Book and Bed Tokyo Introduces a New Play on 'B&B' Accomodations
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Mountainous Treehouse Hotels
This Hotel is Located in the Blue Mountains of Australia
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Design-Focused Boutique Hotels
Hotel Granbell Shibuya Features Artfully Decorated Accommodations
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Luxurious Lodge-Like Hotels
This Rustic Bed & Breakfast is Sophisticated and Charming
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Converted Bank Vault Hotels
This Contemporary Hotel is Built Inside a Former KAS Bank
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Thatched African Hotels
The Kyambura Lodge by Regional Associates is a Modern Twist on Tradition
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Rural Vinyard Hotels
The Torre De Palma Wine Hotel Received an Extension and Upgrade
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Colorful Swatch-Themed Hotels
The Design of the Pantone Hotel Brussels is All About Color Palettes
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Enchanting Literary Hotels
The Wonderland House Brings a Classic Tale to Life
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Movie-Themed Bird Hotels
The Tiny Grand Budapest Hotel Project Gives Lucky Birds a Charming Home
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Homey Boutique Hotels
The ROOST Apartment Hotel is a Place People Will Never Want to Leave
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Sportfishing-Specializing Accomodations
This Alaska Lodge is on the Banks of the Kenai River
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Converted Fortress Hotels
No Man’s Land Fort in England Now Boasts Luxury Accommodations
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Discount Hybrid Hotels
The 'Freehand Chicago' is a Hybrid Hotel and Hostel Built for All Travelers
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Adventurous Icelandic Hotels
The Ion Hotel Encourages Guests to Get Out and Take in Nature
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Infinity Symbol-Shaped Hotels
This PyeongChang Resort Takes the Shape of a Figure-Eight
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Modernized Colonial-Era Hotels
The 137 Pillars House in Thailand Takes Inspiration from Tradition
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Central Station Boutique Hotels
A Revitalized Denver Union Station Features a Luxurious Hotel
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Star-Shaped Hotels
The Greenstar Concept by Dutch Docklands is a Floating Hotel Design
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Tiny Historic Hotels
The Bay C Boutique Hotel in Turkey Has a Total of 17 Rooms
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Alcohol-Free Hotels
This Dubai Hotel Seeks to Incorporate Halal Culture into Each Guest's Visit
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Converted Lighthouse Hotels
This Private Hotel is Housed Inside Iceland's Dyrhólaey Lighthouse
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Opulent Heritage Hotels
Le Negresco Embodies Opulence and Boasts a Vintage Decor Style
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Literary Lodging Programs
The Ace Hotel Writers-in-Residence Program is a Treat for Guests
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Cozy Eclectic Hotels
Amsterdam's 'Hotel Not Hotel' Features Unique Rooms for Travelers
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Wholesome Doll-Themed Hotels
This Hotel Offers a Package Deal for Children and Their Dolls
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Majestic Pilgrim Hotels
The Abraj Kudai Hotel Will Be Located in the Muslim Holy City of Mecca
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Chicken Burger Motels
The Burger King Motel Allows Chicken Lovers to Cheat on Beef
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Floating Automotive Hotels
The Truck-A-Float is Like Going Camping on the Water
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Magnificent Monastic Hotels
The Fontevraud Abbey is Rich with History
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Contemporary Latin Boutique Hotels
The Casco Viejo Hotel Boasts Patterned Tiles and Airy Spaces
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Collegiate Dorm Hotels
Graduate Hotels Offers Guests the Chance to Relive Their University Years
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Guilty Fast Food Motels
The BK Motel in New Zealand Encourages Users to Cheat on Beef
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Marijuana-Friendly Hotels
The Denver Nativ Hotel is the State's First Weed-Friendly Tourist Haven
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Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Futuristic Capsule House Concepts
The ONCO Capsule House Concept is Sleek and Minimal
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
Tennis-Ball-Themed Hotel Suites
IHG Presents the ‘IHG Rally Room' for Tennis Fans
Cat-Centric Compact Homes
This Japanese Dwelling Embraces Feline-Friendly Design Choices
Exotically Refurbished Hotels
The Pelican Hotel Displays Unique Room Aesthetics
Spa-Like Flagship Stores
Monos Unveils a Multisensory Toronto Store
Modernized West Hollywood Hotels
Short Stories Hotel Blends Californian and European Elements
Mental Health-Friendly Homes
Hong Kong's Playpod Sanctuary is Functional and Healing
Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms
The Villa Fontaine Haneda Airport Garden Hotel Boasts Unique Stays
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Timber Micro Hotel Suites
The Nokken NKN-18 Cabin Has a Versatile, Customizable Design
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Inflatable Multi-Story Tent Cabins
The Magic Fort by Thecatal Joins its Boundary Series
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
Chic Treehouse-Style Hotels
Studio Sax Designs the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica
Family-Friendly Concept Campers
The 'Habiton 2' Offers Comfort In Both Cities & the Great Outdoors
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Retailer-Owned Japanese Homes
Airbnb Unveils a Charming Base Kamogawa with the Help of MUJI
Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences
Spa Dome Promises an Unparalleled Polysensory Journey for Visitors
First-Class Working Pods
The Kabin Work Pod Enhances Focus and Productivity
Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts
i29 Creates the Câpsula Concept for Dutch Design Week
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Modern Luxury Holiday Cabins
Compact Housing and Studio Sluijzer Design the Yiruma Cabins
Luxury Holistic Wellness Vacations
Byblos Hotel is Pioneering Luxury Wellness in Saint-tropez
Hybrid Poncho-Transformed Tents
Nike ISPA Presents the Technical NRG Metamorph Poncho
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Sculptural Dynamic London Hotels
Discommon Designs the Concorde Structure in the Peninsula Hotel
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Eccentric Soho Hotels
Martin Brudnizki is the Designer Behind This Colourful Broadwick Soho Hotel
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Central Tokyo Penthouses
Bellustar Tokyo Offers Traditional Japanese Aesthetics and Modern Comfort
Sophisticated Hospitality Establishments
The Revery Toronto Downtown Recently Opened Its Doors
Scenic Poolside Studios
Wayfinder Waikiki Boasts Modernized Tropical Elements
Modern Minimalism Apartments
Between the Walls Designs the Old&New Apartment in Kyiv
Enthralling Japanese Dining Experiences
Nobu Chicago Boasts Artistic Japanese Elegance
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Japanese Garden-Inspired Offices
Flooat Designs the Mitsui & Co Office Space in Tokyo
Refined Japanese Serene Homes
The Six Senses Kyoto Home Offers a Relaxed Space for Visitors
Japanese Island Holiday Villas
BIG Unveils a Look at the Finished Not a Hotel Setouchi
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Eco-Friendly Hotel-Home Hybrids
SH Hotels & Resorts Debuts 1 Hotel & Homes San Miguel De Allende
Modern Carbon-Neutral Ecolodges
Hotel Belmar Boasts 26 Boutique Rooms in Costa Rica
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Parisian Boutique Hotels
Le Grand Mazarin Was Decorated by a Legendary Interior Designer
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
Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats
Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman Design the Hyatta
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Invasive Wood Hotel Interiors
Policronica Transforms the Hotel Elysée Montmartre Interiors
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Self-Service Contemporary Hotels
MM:NT Berlin Lab is a Beta Hotel Operated by Adina Hotels
Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Immersive Lighting Hotels
The Luma Hotel Hosts Several Impressive Lighting Installations
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Modular Bathroom Solutions
Prefabricated Pods Streamline Construction and Improve Quality
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Lounges
1 Hotel Toronto Introduces the 'Folklore Lounge'
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
Anti-Luxury Hotel Designs
Chopard Launches a New Hotel That Embodies Quiet Luxury
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Family-Friendly Hotel Accommodations
Hotel X Toronto x CYBEX Provides Family-Centric Luxury
Earthy Inviting Hotel Interiors
Post Company Creates a Warm and Cozy Ambiance at Mollie Aspen
Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts
NEOM PResents a Look at the New Epicon Hotel Concept Design
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Itinerated Travel Experiences
Shangri-La Toronto Offers Concierge-Led Walking Tours
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels
Estudio Carroll Designs the Xique Boutique Hotel
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
Hotel-Inspired Home Fragrances
The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs
The Hoxton Charlottenburg Hotel Opens in Berlin
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions
Temp Designs the 3-to-1 Pavilion in a Rocky Garden
Whimsical Urban Hotel Extensions
Neri&Hu Complete the Artyzen New Bund 31 Hotel Design
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Apartment-Concept Boutique Hotels
Sonder at The Liberty Offers Modern Comfort in Toronto
Wooden Roof Japanese Museums
Shigeru Ban Designs the Toyota City Museum in Japan
Japanese Ski Hotels
Nozo Hotel is a Short Walk From the Best Powder in Japan
Industrial Converted Hotel Lobbies
Colboc Sachet Architects Develops a Lobby at Bacalan Block
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Sleek Miniature Lifestyle Campers
Bürstner Designs the Bürstner for Those on Camping Ventures
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Boasts a Series of Winter Festivities
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
Whimsical Tranquil Holiday Hotels
The Two Bunch Palms Hotel is a Homey Oasis in the Desert
Historically Rooted Elevated Hotels
The Trilogy Montgomery Hotel Restores a Trio of Buildings
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Bali-Inspired European Hotels
Manon Les Suites Features Jungle Elements in the Heart of Copenhagen
Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels
Delek Tulum in Mexico Features Mayan-Rooted Wellness Rituals
Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns
WOHA Designs the Pan Pacific Orchard with Garden Terraces
Exclusive Hotel Vacation Clubs
Hyatt Hotels Launches a New Vacation Club Program for Guests
Tranquil Architectural Hotel Redesigns
The Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Gets a New Traditional Design
U-Shaped Atrium Hotels
JSa Designs the Hotel Volga in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels
Studio Gang Completes the Populus Hotel Design in Denver
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Hospitality Contemporary Cabins
Andreas Martin-Löf Deisgns the Landet Series of Cabins
Luxury Paris Hotels
Hilton Celebrates its Cannes Debut with the Opening of Canopy by Hilton Cannes
Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations
SO/Paris Gets a New Design with Annual Lobby Activations
Design District Boutique Hotels
Studio Collective Designs the Hotel at the Moore in Miami
Jungle-Inspired Rental Operations
HYBRID and Palma Join to Create the NICO Sayulita
Simplistic Traditional Hotel Interiors
The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has a Modern Ryokan
Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels
Bernard Dubois Renovates the Bouchardon Hotel in Paris
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Harmonized Luxury Japanese Hotels
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Maintains Standards of Tradition
Swift Travel Solutions
Equinox Hotels & BLADE Have Partnered to Redefine Luxury and Focus on Time
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs
Nicemakers Transforms the Brecon's Interior Space
Elegant Interior Hotel Designs
Tonen Lead the Interior Design of the Hotel Bella Grande
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
Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats
Neri&Hu Design the Sanya Wellness Retreat Hotel on Hainan
Renovated Retro Ski Lodges
Hetedik Műterem and Studio Konstella Extend the Normafa Ski Lodge
Rainforest Lodged Residences
Mestizo Estudio Arquitectura Designs A Lodging in the Pigüe
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels
Gry Space and M Royce Architecture Create the kodō hotel
Repurposed Metropolitan Landmarks
The Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a Former Police Headquarters
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
Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats
Snøhetta Designs the Bolder Lodges in Lysefjord