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
Related Ideas
Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts
The Capsule Luggage Solves a Number of Suitcase Pain Points
Angular Multi-Level Tents
The Nokken Softshell Tent Features a Glulam Timber Structure
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Futuristic Capsule House Concepts
The ONCO Capsule House Concept is Sleek and Minimal
In-Gym Hotels
GymNation Launched a First-of-Its-Kind "Hotel" for Gym-Goers in Dubai
Tennis-Ball-Themed Hotel Suites
IHG Presents the ‘IHG Rally Room' for Tennis Fans
Exotically Refurbished Hotels
The Pelican Hotel Displays Unique Room Aesthetics
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Modernized West Hollywood Hotels
Short Stories Hotel Blends Californian and European Elements
Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments
Baranowitz + Kronenberg Designs the Urban Refuge Apartment
Spa-Like Flagship Stores
Monos Unveils a Multisensory Toronto Store
Mental Health-Friendly Homes
Hong Kong's Playpod Sanctuary is Functional and Healing
Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Japanese Listening Bar-Inspired Restaurants
Commune Design Revamps the JW Marriott Hotel Tower
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Family-Friendly Concept Campers
The 'Habiton 2' Offers Comfort In Both Cities & the Great Outdoors
Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms
The Villa Fontaine Haneda Airport Garden Hotel Boasts Unique Stays
Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences
Spa Dome Promises an Unparalleled Polysensory Journey for Visitors
Modernized Toronto Hotels
The Union Hotel Boasts Local Inspiration and Historic Charm
Unique Resort Vacations
'All-Inclusive' by Marriott Bonvoy Destinations Features Diverse Offerings
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
First-Class Working Pods
The Kabin Work Pod Enhances Focus and Productivity
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Hotel Portfolio Expansions
Destination by Hyatt Enters Canada with Hotel X Toronto
Modern Luxury Holiday Cabins
Compact Housing and Studio Sluijzer Design the Yiruma Cabins
Functionally Elegant Hotels
TOOR Hotel and Residences is Set to Open in Toronto's Garden District
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
Sculptural Dynamic London Hotels
Discommon Designs the Concorde Structure in the Peninsula Hotel
Invasive Wood Hotel Interiors
Policronica Transforms the Hotel Elysée Montmartre Interiors
Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods
Antony Gibbon Designed the Burl Treehouse Nestled in Nature
Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings
The Equinox Sleep Lab Unlocks the Future of Sleep Tourism
Eccentric Soho Hotels
Martin Brudnizki is the Designer Behind This Colourful Broadwick Soho Hotel
Central Tokyo Penthouses
Bellustar Tokyo Offers Traditional Japanese Aesthetics and Modern Comfort
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Sophisticated Hospitality Establishments
The Revery Toronto Downtown Recently Opened Its Doors
Spacious Light-Filled Compact Homes
Cocoon Tiny Homes Design the Bright Long Black Home
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
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
Black-Timber Stealthy Pavilions
Aptdotapt Designs the Drop-Stop Pavilion in the Mountains
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
Luxury Outwear Programs
ModernHaus SoHo and Canada Goose Partner for a Unique Experience
Modern Carbon-Neutral Ecolodges
Hotel Belmar Boasts 26 Boutique Rooms in Costa Rica
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Lounges
1 Hotel Toronto Introduces the 'Folklore Lounge'
Rugged Charming Hotel Designs
Post Company Designs The Longfellow Hotel in Portland, Maine
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites
Productora and the Book of Wa Introduces the Kymaia Hotel
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
Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings
Urbanus' Nantou Hybrid Building is Comprised of Five Buildings
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Nature-Inspired Hotel Designs
Fairmont Pacific Rim Introduced the Fairmont Gold Experience
Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions
Ministry of Design Leads the Standard Singapore Designs
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
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Modular Bathroom Solutions
Prefabricated Pods Streamline Construction and Improve Quality
Lily-Shaped Reusable Pavilions
Studio Saar Has Designed the Srivan Pavilion Presented Last Month
Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts
The Paradero Hotel Design Boasts a Brutalist Aesthetic
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
Itinerated Travel Experiences
Shangri-La Toronto Offers Concierge-Led Walking Tours
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
Experimental Urban City Developments
Toyota Presents the First Phase of the Woven City at CES
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels
Estudio Carroll Designs the Xique Boutique Hotel
Hybrid Shopping Ventures
Smartseller Unveiled an Integrated Concept at Nuremberg Airport
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
Urban Toronto Sanctuaries
Nobu Hotel Toronto will Open its Doors of Summer 2025
Historically Inspired Hotels
The Kingston Marriott Brings Together Historic Charm and Modernity
Stylish Airport Lounges
Virgin Atlantic Introduces 'The Clubhouse' for a Multisensory Experience
Dessert-Nestled Tent Lookouts
Clover Studio Designs a Range of Bedouin Tents at the AIUIa Dessert
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
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
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
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
Luxurious Bangkok Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Debuts an Elegant Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
Japanese Ski Hotels
Nozo Hotel is a Short Walk From the Best Powder in Japan
Whimsical Urban Hotel Extensions
Neri&Hu Complete the Artyzen New Bund 31 Hotel Design
Industrial Converted Hotel Lobbies
Colboc Sachet Architects Develops a Lobby at Bacalan Block
Modern Rock-Themed Hotels
The Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario Offers a Music-Inspired Stay
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
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
Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Boasts a Series of Winter Festivities
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
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
Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels
Studio Gang Completes the Populus Hotel Design in Denver
Luxurious Milan Hotels
NEMI Hotel Milano will Offer Sophisticated Modern Stays
Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels
Delek Tulum in Mexico Features Mayan-Rooted Wellness Rituals
Volcanic Landscape-Informed Lodges
Hacker Architects Designs the Black Butte Ranch in Oregon
Design District Boutique Hotels
Studio Collective Designs the Hotel at the Moore in Miami
U-Shaped Atrium Hotels
JSa Designs the Hotel Volga in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
Californian Desert Modern Guesthouses
The Vipp Todos Santos Guesthouse Opens in the Desert
Hospitality Contemporary Cabins
Andreas Martin-Löf Deisgns the Landet Series of Cabins
Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations
SO/Paris Gets a New Design with Annual Lobby Activations
Harmonized Luxury Japanese Hotels
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Maintains Standards of Tradition
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
Local Craft-Incorporated Hotel Redesigns
Holloway Li Reimagined the Interiors of the Puro Hotel
Simplistic Traditional Hotel Interiors
The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has a Modern Ryokan
Bamboo Parasol Community Canopies
The Purple Ink Studio Covers the Tapmi Center with a Canopy
Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs
Nicemakers Transforms the Brecon's Interior Space
Futuristic Baroque Rome Hotels
Zaha Hadid Architects Revives the Remeo Hotel Roma
Elegant Interior Hotel Designs
Tonen Lead the Interior Design of the Hotel Bella Grande
Soft Industrial Brooklyn Hotels
Morris Adjmi Architects Designs the Interiors at the Huron
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
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
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
Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels
Marcel Wanders Designs the Kimpton BEM Hotel in Budapest
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Modernized Landmark Hotels
Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa Captures the Unique Charms of Budapest
Travel Rewards Platforms
Hostel Hop Unites Travelers with Rewards, Insights, and Engagement
Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels
Disneyland Resort Debuts the New Pixar Place Hotel
Museum-Nestled Tokyo Offices
I IN Updates the Reception Lounge in Museum Tower Kyobashi