10 Most Bizarre Hotels That Will Make You Do a Double Take - TRAVEL,

You’ve probably stayed at the typical hotel before—maybe the Holiday Inn, maybe even a Marriott or something like that—but have you ever stayed in one of the world’s most bizarre hotels? You don’t know weird until you’ve stayed in one of these places! From hotels with built-in rides to hotels where all the rooms are just giant aquariums, these are hotels that just might make your skin crawl. Here are ten of the most bizarre hotels in the world!

The Icehotel, Sweden

Originally built as a temporary structure in 1989, the Icehotel has now become one of Sweden's most famous attractions. The hotel is rebuilt every year with the most recent incarnation being opened in December 2016. The ice used to build the hotel is harvested from the Torne River and taken to the construction site where it's cut into blocks that are then stacked together like bricks and held together with water that freezes overnight. Guests stay in small igloo-shaped rooms called ice cells. There are no beds so guests sleep on reindeer skins atop mats made from straw. Instead of bathrooms, guests have access to an outhouse and guests can enjoy winter activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, or visiting nearby towns such as Kiruna or Jukkasjärvi.

The Hang Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam

The Hang Nga Guesthouse is located in the bustling city of Hoi An, Vietnam. The hotel is known for being one of the most unique hotels you will find in Southeast Asia. This hotel includes four unique rooms that are themed after the four seasons and provide guests with an unforgettable stay. Guests can choose to spend their nights in Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall. One of the most popular features of this hotel is its library! The library has over 1,000 books available to read while staying at the hotel. It is also worth noting that each room has a different price depending on which season you wish to visit! If you want to visit in Winter, it will cost $30 per night. If you want to visit Summer it would cost $18 per night. But visiting any other season costs just $8 per night.

El Diablo Tronador, Argentina

If you’re looking for an off-the-wall experience, El Diablo Tronador in Argentina is the place to go. This UFO-shaped hotel looks more like something you’d find in outer space than on earth, but don’t let the odd shape fool you. Guests rave about its rustic charm and state-of-the-art amenities. For those who want to get up close and personal with nature, this is your spot! The entire resort offers access to a wide variety of outdoor activities from horseback riding and mountain biking to river rafting. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Jumbo Stay is located in Sweden and is home to the world's largest cottage. The cottage has four bedrooms, two living rooms, a kitchen, and a private sauna. The best part about this establishment is that guests have access to outdoor activities like fishing, horseback riding, and boating. The Seaview Hotel, Thailand: Located on the seashore of the Andaman Sea, this hotel boasts breathtaking views of Phang Nga Bay. 

Starry Night Hotel, Japan: When staying at Starry Night Hotel you'll be staying in a room with windows you can open up to look out into outer space!

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland

The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland is the world's most remote hotel. Located on Finland's border with Russia, the hotel offers visitors an experience like no other. Guests sleep in glass igloos and are served traditional Finnish dishes with reindeer meat. The resort is open year-round and offers guided tours of the region's natural wonders. Visitors can also enjoy snowmobile trips through arctic landscapes, ice fishing, or dog sledding. The resort provides a hot tub that overlooks the vast expanse of the night sky complete with stars, the aurora borealis (northern lights), meteors, and shooting stars for guests to enjoy.

Nestled in the heart of Chile's Patagonia region, Montana Magica Lodge is one of the most luxurious hotels in South America. The lodge was built in 1910 and has been renovated on three separate occasions to keep up with modern-day standards. Despite being more than 100 years old, this hotel is unlike any other. 

The Montaña Magica Lodge is located at the foothills of Mt. Tronador and features views that are hard to beat. From every room, guests can take in the crystal clear waters of Lago Viedma or enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Valdivian rainforest. These suites have heated floors, mood lighting, granite countertops, and even a personal butler! Visitors looking for an adventure will be pleased to find horseback riding, hiking trails, waterfalls, and glaciers nearby.

Bubble Lodge, France

This is the place you go when you're looking for somewhere totally different. The Bubble Lodge, in France, is an air-inflated three-room hotel that sits on the edge of Lake Annecy. Sitting on the water, it's completely solar-powered and eco-friendly. There are no rooms inside: instead, there are just two transparent bubble domes and one opaque one. It's got to be one of the most bizarre hotels in the world but surely it has to be one of the coolest too? Rooms are between €189 per night to €579 per night, which includes breakfast and dinner. If you want something more substantial then lunch can also be added from €35 per person.

Free Spirit Spheres in Canada is one of the most bizarre hotels in the world. The spherical room pods are made from two, four-meter wide spheres with a connecting suspended walkway that's five meters off the ground. Guests can enter their sphere through an opening at its bottom or through an opening at its top. Located in Alberta, Free Spirit Spheres is designed for those seeking solitude and adventure. There are no windows to peer out of, but guests will be able to see the sky outside their domes if they look up. Visitors need to book well in advance as there are only six rooms available for rent and it costs about $1,200 per night.

Hôtel de Glace, Canada

One of the most bizarre hotels in the world is the Hôtel de Glace, located in Quebec City. The hotel is made of ice and snow throughout the year since it never melts. It was first built in 2001 as part of an event called Winterlude, but it has now become permanent and has been around for over 16 years. Guests are required to wear ski boots on their feet at all times inside the building because of their slippery floors. Hôtel de Glace is the world's most unique hotel because it's made of ice and snow, which means guests can stay in rooms that are literally being created around them! Built every winter on the outskirts of Quebec City, Canada, the Hôtel de Glace takes about two months to build before it opens its doors.

Kostas Cietums is one of the world's most bizarre hotels. Located in Latvia, this prison doubles as a hotel and restaurant. The Kostas Cietums were originally built during the Soviet occupation to hold criminals and political prisoners alike. Today, it has been converted into a hotel where guests are locked inside their rooms at night and given an electronic key to get out. Guests can stay in prison cells, exercise yards, or former interrogation rooms. 

When it comes to extreme hotels, they don't come more unique than this. 

If you want a truly unique experience while visiting Latvia, be sure to add Karostas Cietums to your list! 

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