Original Hotels

The Dotonbori hotel is a magnificent hotel located in Osaka, Japan. The hotel never fails to surprise anyone since even its façade is highly unusual, decorated with several giant statues representing heads.

The Dotonbori Hotel is considered to be one of the most peculiar hotels in Asia. It is located in the commercial heart of the city, the well known district of Shinasaibashi.

The façade is quite surprising in itself. Four large pillars flank the main entrance, and each of these pillars is a giant statue of a head.

The hotel has different rooms that vary in size, although all of them are furnished with comfortable beds, bathrooms and a classical design in pastel colours. All rooms have coffee and tea making facilities, a television and Internet access. Some rooms are adaptable to the needs of physically impaired guests which will ensure a comfortable stay. All rooms provide guests with comfortable bath robes and bedroom slippers. There is also a pillow menu from where guests can choose the their favourite type of pillow.

The smallest rooms are the Single rooms, comfortably furnished with a large individual bed. Price is around 63€ per night.

The Semi Double room is a small double room with a double bed and plenty of natural light. Price per room is around 79€ per night.

There are two types of Standard Twin rooms. The Standard Twin Pillar rooms have two twin beds with a large decorative pillar in the center. The price of this room is around 95€ per night. The Standard Twin room is slightly larger than the latter, with a more classical design and two double beds. This room costs around 111€ per night.

The Triple Room is a large room that sleeps three, with two individual beds and an extra bed. The 17 square metre room is a comfortable choice since it costs around 133€ per night.

Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am and costs around 8€ per person. This breakfast includes specialities from all over the world, with a large buffet full of western food and another one full of the more traditional, typical Japanese goods. Guests will be able to taste a real dim sum, dozens of different rice varieties and rice based dishes, authentic miso soup, a grand selection of fish and sea food, many types of salads, freshly baked bread, fresh fruit and many drinks.

Those who enjoy small snacks between meals will feel quite at home at this hotel, since there are several snack bars and vending machines which sell many soft drinks, juices, mineral water and several varieties of tea. Other vending machines also sell beer, a local drink called shochu and whisky. On some of the floors guests will be able to find ice machines and microwave ovens, as well as vending machines selling French fries or cereal bars.

Guests who stay at this hotel will be able to enjoy a traditional relaxing massage. These massages cost around 30€ and the treatment takes about 40 minutes.

The hotel is located near one of Osaka’s main stations, the Namba station. This hotel is set in a prime location and is a good choice for those who travel on business, since there are many conference and convention centres nearby. The hotel also offers Japanese and English press during breakfast and guests are free to use the parking near the hotel.

The Les Roulottes Hotel is located in France. This curious hotel has several suites in different recently remodelled wagons and has a gypsy flair to it.

The Les Roulottes Hotel can be found in Les Ardillats, a small region near Lyon, in France. This region has many hills and mountains, and all wagons therefore have views towards the nature.

The hotel itself is not a traditional building, but a complex made up from three wagons which used to belong to a gypsy family decades ago. Each wagon is designed in a different way and has a different theme. All wagons have a double bed as well as an array of furniture and decorations in an Art Nouveau style. There is even a small decorative chimney in each of the wagons. The walls are decorated with wine coloured brocade, with purple furniture and lace curtains. The walls are full of different ornaments and old pictures of the previous owners of the wagons. The bathrooms and the dining room can be found in the adjacent main building.

The Roulotte des Amoureux is the most romantic suite at the hotel. The wagon itself dates from the year 1950 and can accommodate a maximum of two people. The wagon is furnished with wooden furniture, red carpets and decorations and many mirrors. Price is around 60€ per night, and includes an additional breakfast, although heating costs are an extra 3€ per day.

The Roulotte des Manèges is also known as the Carousel Caravan, and is one of the most ancient wagons. The wagon was first built in 1920 and during decades it travelled with local fairs across northern France. The wagon has a master bedroom and a separate living room. Price is around 60€ per night for two people, with an extra 8€ for one child and 11€ for the second child, and 5€ per day to cover the heating costs. Breakfast is included in the price.

The Roulotte des Étoiles is the most exotic of the wagons. The wagon, with a double bed and a colourful décor, has a maximum capacity for two people and its design is reminiscent of the traditional Indian culture. Price is also 60€ per night, with an extra 5€ for the heating. Breakfast is included.

This wagon hotel is open during the warmer months, from April until the end of October. The building of a new guest room is planned for the next season.

Each one of the wagons has peaceful views towards the nearby hills and mountains. The place is well known for its fresh air as well as its comfortable and relaxing surroundings. Guests will be able to interact with the horses and sheep who graze near the hotel, as well as the many cats and dogs that live on the hotel territory.

Due to its location, guests will be able to enjoy many activities, such as fishing or taking long walks in the nearby fields. The hotel is located in a region peppered with small charming towns such as Avenas, Ouroux, Monsols, Les Ardillants or Beaujeu. There are many wineries, porcelain shops and traditional craft markets to be found in the nearby towns and villages.

The A Train Hotel is a small and charming hotel in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. Starting from the lobby and finishing with the rooms, this hotel is all about one unmistakable theme, trains.

The hotel is full of posters, statues and other decorations representing all kinds of trains. This curious hotel was the idea of Jos and Erika Heijnsdijk. The hotel boasts an extremely useful, 24 hour check in, something those guests who arrive late are thankful for. The hotel is also in charge of organizing many excursions and trips throughout the city.

This hotel has a total of 34 rooms, and there are several different types of rooms. All rooms have either an individual or a double bed, a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a desk, a radio, a television, a large safe, laptop chargers and an alarm clock. The rooms are decorated with all kinds of objects that follow the main theme of the hotel, and guests will be able to enjoy pictures, drawings and vintage posters of trains that hang on the walls of every room.

Individual rooms are the smallest rooms at the hotel, the ideal choice for solo travellers. These individual rooms have simple furnishings and an individual bed, and the price is usually around 62€ per night, although it tends to be higher during weekends.

Double rooms are slightly larger rooms, equipped with a working area and all the necessary amenities, and they can have either one double bed or two twin beds. These rooms can cost between 86 and 115€ per night depending on the dates.

The hotel also has a triple room, a large spacious room with all the standard equipment as in other rooms, and enough space for three beds. The triple room is a good choice for families and groups of friends travelling together. Price is around 100€ per night.

This hotel is well adapted for families or groups travelling together. The hotel is a non smoking hotel, and it also has a large family room and an apartment accommodation option. Both the family room and the apartment have two floors, and are well equipped with a kitchenette complete with a fridge and a microwave oven, tea and coffee making machines and a kids’ corner full of books and toys. The family room has two twin rooms, one on each floor, while the apartment has a room with three individual beds in the downstairs bedroom and a twin room on the upper floor.

The First Class rooms are the luxury rooms at the hotel, full of technological elements and curious furniture. Guests who stay at the Luxury rooms will be able to choose between rooms with two twin beds and rooms with a double bed. These rooms also have a tea and coffee making machine, a fridge, and beautiful views towards the city. Price is usually around 96€ per night during the weekdays, although it tends to be higher during the weekends.

The Old Dutch Suite is known to be the best room at the hotel. This suite is a popular place for celebrations and special occasions. The Old Dutch Suite has a unique style with lavish decorations and wooden furniture, complete with a double bed, tea and coffee making machines and large, inviting and comfortable armchairs. The suite also has its own patio where guests can sit down after a long day to enjoy the views. The minimum price per night is usually around 96€, although the price is higher during the weekends and during the high season.

This hotel provides a delicious complimentary continental breakfast for all its guests. Guests will be able to savour several new types of bread, including traditional Dutch bread rolls. There is a large range of all types of butter, marmalade and pastries, as well as many different types of cereal, ham and cheese followed by flavoured tea, excellent coffee and fresh juice.

Guests will be able to relax at the Pullman Lounge. Near the lounge guests will find an Internet corner with several computers and Internet access. The hotel also has a small snack bar which is open during the day, so guest will be able to enjoy a snack with some hot chocolate.

This cosy hotel is located in the centre of the city, near the Amsterdam Centraal, or Central Station, which links the city to the airport, the most important Dutch cities and to nearby European countries. The hotel also has its own private parking. Near the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy several of the most important landmarks, including many world famous museums, as well as many bars, coffee shops and boutiques.

The Aviator Hotel, with a curious curved design, is located in Hampshire, in the United Kingdom. This hotel is fully dedicated to the industry of airplanes, and is decorated with all kinds of airplane memorabilia such as posters of famous aircraft, pictures, cushions embroidered with images of different planes and many other details.

The Aviator Hotel is a propeller shaped hotel situated in the Farmborough airfield in Hampshire. The hotel has beautifully decorated guest rooms full of airplane models and details and luxuries, as well as its own European cuisine restaurant, called La Braserrie, a very well known bar called the Sky Bar and even a small deli, full of food.

This curious hotel has 138 Aviator rooms, 12 Aviator Plus suites and 19 Sky Studios. All rooms follow the aviation theme, with intricate paintings and beautiful black and white photographs of air planes. Even the cushions are decorated with embroidered images of old propellers. Each room has a double bed and a private bathroom. Price per night is about 130€ for an Aviator room, but it rises depending on the type of room and season.

The Aviator rooms are double rooms, with a shower and a kingsize bed. Guests who stay at this room are provided with a bathrobe and slippers with the hotel’s logo on them, as well as WiFi Internet connection and a large selection of teas and coffees.

Aviator Plus rooms are truly luxurious rooms, with a kingsize bed, Egyptian linen bedsheets and Ren bath amenities. All guests who stay at the Aviator Plus suites will also get comfortable slippers and bathrobes. The room has a lot of space, as well as a walk in wardrobe. These suites also have a minibar, WiFi connection, and a bathroom with a relaxing, latest technology shower. Guest will also be able to enjoy a wide selection of coffees and teas in their hotel room.

The most interesting aspect of this hotel is the several activities offered by the Aviator hotel. All programmes include a continental breakfast as well as the possibility of a late check out.

The Loop the Loop programme offers guests the opportunity to fly a small airplane, and experience the  take off and landing from the pilot’s point of view. The price for this programme is around 385€, including a one hour lesson, a night at the Luxurious Aviator Air room and a meal at the Brasserie.

Other programmes, such as the Girls Night In, is the ideal plan for guests travelling with friends. Price is around 110€ per person, breakfast included. It includes one night for four people at two Aviator Plus rooms, some drinks at the bar, a bottle of champagne in the room and a large collection of movies.

A more romantic plan is the Night to Remember, which includes a night at the Luxurious Aviator Room, decorated with romantic candles, a drink at the bar, half a bottle of a delicious champagne waiting in the room, as well as a truly magnificent dinner for two at the restaurant. The price is around 300€ and includes a full breakfast the next day.

Families can also enjoy an excellent visit and participate in the Legoland programme. The price for a family of four is around 520€, and includes a night at two double rooms, a dinner at the restaurant, drinks and soft drinks at the bar, a delicious breakfast and a day trip to Legoland.

The hotel also organizes events such as conferences, celebrations, weddings, private parties, Christmas parties and other important events.  The hotel also has a well equipped gym and an exclusive wine cellar. All conference rooms have the latest technologies. The hotel is only 40 minutes away from London, and is the ideal hotel where guests will be able to enjoy their special day.

The luxurious Langham Hotel is comfortably located in London, in England. The hotel is renown for its excellent quality, its famous guests and its several ghosts.

The Langham Hotel has been reformed recently, although it still conserves its grandeur from its 140 years of history. This rather large hotel has around 380 luxurious rooms and suites. This hotel is also famous for its Palm Court, the place where, as legend has it, the first “five o’clock tea” was organized.

The hotel has been constructed in a purely Victorian style. Since the year 1865, several well known people of their respective times, including many politicians, members of the Royalty, actors or writers have stayed at this hotel. Even Oscar Wilde himself and Mark Twain stayed at this jewel in the center of London.

All the rooms at this enticing hotel have 32 inch flat screen TV, satellite television, Internet access, a safe, a coffee and tea machine as well as a minibar. Each room has a queensize or kingsize bed and a private bathroom. Price per room may vary between 250 and 1400€ per night, according to the season and the type of room.

There are several types of rooms. The Classic Room, with an area of 28 squared meters, has either a queensize or a kingsize bed. The Grand Room is slightly larger than the latter, and has the same features as well a comfortable armchair, several technological gadgets and a marble bathroom.

The Classic Executive room is even larger, and has two separate telephones. This room is the ideal choice of accommodation for those who visit the city on a business trip. Guest who stay at this room will be able to use Penhaligon bath amenities and watch a 42 inch flat TV. The Grand Executive room is even more spacious, with Chuan Spa bath amenities and more open space. It is decorated with a large, comfortable armchair and has a marble bathroom.

The Classic Family Room is a large, spacious 38 meter squared room ideal for families. The views from this room award its guests a view towards the Church of All Souls, just like the very first rooms at this hotel did. This room has two double beds, a sofa bed, an enormous marble bathroom and extra space for luggage.

The Langham Club room is a large room with a king size bed, a working area with a desk, and a bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. Guests who stay at this room will be able to use the Penhaligon bath amenities provided by the hotel as well as all the other benefits of the Langham Club. Langham Club members can choose to enjoy a large continental breakfast every morning and a wide range of different canapés during the evenings, amongst many other benefits.

The Langham Club Studio suite is a 56 square meter room, decorated with the best quality furniture and with many ornamental details which give the room both a classic and a more modern atmosphere at the same time. The Grand Junior suite is a 42 square meter suite which has a separate lounge area with several inviting armchairs. The master bedroom has a very large kingsize bed and a spacious working desk, as well as the best telephone connection and fast Internet access.

The One Bedroom Suite has 55 squared meters full of comfort, luxury decorations, relaxing atmosphere and personalized service. If those guests who stay at this room want to organize a business meeting or a romantic dinner with music, they can do so at the large lounge separate from the main bedroom.

On the ninth floor guests can find the Grand One Room suite, which has two separate bedroom, two bathrooms and views towards the city. This suite also has its own separate living room with a sofa bed and good quality bath amenities, as well as all kinds of technological gadgets necessary for an enjoyable stay.

The Presidential Suite, an exquisitely decorated space of more than 56 squared meters, reminds us of a large classic Royal bedroom. Both rooms at the suite are joined by a large lounge, and guests can enjoy all the luxuries which are definitely abundant in this room. However, the most impressive suite is the Infinity suite, a 236 square meter room with two rooms, a living room, a lounge, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and very high ceilings. This rooms also has its own private Jacuzzi which can be converted into a small spa center.

Despite its impressive Victorian era decorations, impeccable room service and excellent quality, the most interesting aspect of this hotel are its former guests. Although this hotel has accommodated many famous people such as the aforementioned Oscar Wilde or Mark Twain, its most notable residents are the spirits of the long departed. According to several eye witnesses throughout the years, several ghosts have been known to deambulate along the long hallways of this hotel. Some say that a man with silvery hair and dressed in a Victorian era fashion likes taking strolls across the deserted hallways, though he tends to disappear when someone gets too close. They say that he was a doctor who stayed at this hotel after his wife’s death. Others say that a German prince has also decided to make this hotel his spiritual home after throwing himself out of a window, while many affirm that they saw Napoleon III walking across some of the hallways. Historically, room 333 is the most haunted room at the hotel, where several ghosts have been sighted and several paranormal happenings have been known to occur.

Guests staying at this hotel will be able to enjoy a truly luxurious stay, use the gym, visit the sauna or swim in the 16 meter long swimming pool.  Guests will also be able to enjoy a personalized service from the butlers, and the hotel can organize impotant events such as weddings, celebrations or conferences in the halls and conference rooms at this hotel. This hotel also has a large restaurant, the Landau restaurant, with a luxurious lounge and bar available.

The hotel is located in the center of the city. Near this well known place visitors will find the famous attractions of Regent’s Street, Bond Street and Oxford Street. Guests can also walk along the always busy streets in London’s best shopping area, enjoy a day full of shopping at the best boutiques or take a quiet relaxing walk in Regents Park.

The Parrot Nest Lodge in Cayo, Belize is a curious hotel in a tree house, surrounded by jungle and with hundreds of parrots flying around. The hotel is a luxurious hotel in Central America.

The Parrot Nest Lodge is a small hotel which is ideal for those who want to relax. It is located near the jungle and at night one can observe the stars from the hotel. Hundreds of parrots live in the hotel, making this hotel very famous amongst birdwatchers. This hotel offers its guests a unique tropical experience allowing visitors to sleep in large tree houses in a one hundred year old tree. The hotel is also near the Mopan river, where guests can swim during the hot summer days. The large territory belonging to the hotel borders with the rainforest, and guests can take long walks admiring the nature around them and watching flocks of parrots and other tropical birds fly past them. Those who like nature can also observe more dangerous reptiles, amphibians and large mammals, such as the coati or the great iguana. Some of the least dangerous but more curious species sometimes go into the hotel.

The hotel is located in the small town of Bullet Tree Falls, near the tropical jungle. The Parrot Nest Lodge consists of two large tree houses and four traditional cabins. Price per night varies between 28 and 42€, with an extra 4.2 to 5.2€ for a breakfast and 8€ for dinner. The breakfast and dinner are both served in two varieties, normal and vegetarian, and guests can enjoy their meals on the terrace of the main cabin.

Each tree house and all four cabins have a double room, each one of them with a double bed and a ventilator. Two of the cabins have an extra bed, while three of the cabins also have their own porch. Nearly all cabins also have their own hammock where one can lie and observe the nature. There is also clean and drinkable water in all rooms.

This magnificent hotel is only 4.8 kilometers from the small village of San Ignacio. Visitors can visit the local village, swim in the river, explore and walk through the region’s many waterfalls and caves. There are also several interesting archeological sites nearby, and trips can be organized for those willing to explore the jungle, follow the trails of medicinal plants or visit a large butterfly farm, amongst many other activities.

The Tokyo Palace is located in an historic 1937 building in Paris. This building usually hosts a variety of cultural expositions and is located in the very heart of Paris. The Tokyo Palace was built specifically for the Universal Exposition and is near the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysées.

Inside, or rather on top of the Tokyo Palace, one can find the Everland Hotel, right on top of the roof. The hotel isn’t a commercial hotel, but is one dedicated to innovation and culture. Every single detail is designed by well known designers whos main objetive is to show that innovation and art blend in together.

From the hotel room the guests can enjoy spectacular views of Paris, and one can lie down and see the Eiffel Tower glowing in front of them, a headlight to the vast city that spreads before it’s feet. The interior of the hotel itself has been carefully designed by leading artists in contemporary art and interior design, as well as using the very best materials to complete this little masterpiece.

The Everland Hotel guests can stay in a room that definitely has the best views of the city. In the morning, the guests are served an exclusive breakfast at dawn. Even the bathroom itself is quite on the unusual side, since its innovative and even slightly futuristic design has managed to captivate the attention of every visitor. The panoramic landscpae of the city and an interesting, colourful and curved design make this curious hotel an irresistible place to stay at.

The Everland Hotel is a small nomadic hotel which is constantly moving around. Price per night at such a kingly hotel is around 444€. This hotel has previously been in other locations, such as Yverdon or Leipzig. The most curious thing of all is that one has to reserve the hotel with several months in advance, and the reservation page only appears at several different times in a day. Furthermore, the hotel moves every one or two years, and one has to pay a lot of attention and find out the exact dates that the hotel is in a particular city.

The Crane Hotel in Harlingen is an original hotel in an impressive industrial crane. The hotel, located in Harlingen in Holland, is the second of the three ingenious hotels set up in the area.

The original crane was reconstructed and refurbished, while the old external staircase was substituted by an elevator to increase the comfort of the hotel. Meanwhile, the small control room was soon transformed into a luxurious and modern Crane Hotel room.

One may decide to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding area, since the owners of this hotel have decided to keep the original windows that allow the room’s guests to gaze at the wide sea that spreads out in front of them. The small observatory also has a hifi chain and a plasma TV on case the guests want to relax a bit and listen to some music.

The luxurious hotel room has an especially designed double shower as well as a completely equipped bathroom. The hotel room costs around 319€ per night, although it includes a delicious breakfast that is brought up by the personnel directly to the room.

The most curious factor about this hotel is the fact that the old crane can still be turned around and pivoted on its axis if the “driver” wants it to. One has to only go up to the cabin and turn and pivot the crane while enjoying themselves.

The hotel offers its guests a truly delicious big breakfast. In the breakfast cart one can find all the typical regional pastry, macaroons, fried eggs and the most exquisite specialties of the region.

The elevator transports the guests from the ground level to the room. In order to reach the cabin at the top of the crane, one must take the stairs that take you from the room to the observatory, while on the last level one can find the picnic area, right next to the observatory.

The hotel can be found near the city harbour, so tourists will be able to enjoy the views of the port. There are numerous shops nearby, as well as many bars and a wide range of restaurants offering the best international food. Furthermore, guests can also visit many notorious landmarks of the city scape, such as the ancient Captaincy and several old sailships.

The Old Railway Station Hotel is an exclusive hotel where the guests have the unique opportunity to sleep in one of the train carriages of the legendary Orient Express. The hotel has four suites in the recently renewed and refurbished train carriages. Other rooms can be found nearby, in what used to be the old railway station, called the Old Railway.

The train carriages were renewed and refurbished and now have all the necessary details to ensure a better degree of comfort for the visitor. The rooms have heating and air conditioning while the decorations are still the same as they were years ago. Price per night varies between between 109€ during weekdays and 188€ during weekends, while a room at the station is around 94€. Breakfast is served at the station, though the occupants of the suite can enjoy breakfast in bed.

This hotel offers the unique possibility to travel back in time to an era when trains were the fastest transport available. This is an ideal opportunity to visit all the cultural attractions in the area. The Goodwood Festival takes place near the hotel grounds, so the visitors can enjoy a rather interesting weekend watching an exposition of old sports cars.

The Pavilion hotel is situeated in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, London. This excentric hotel is in the very heart of the city, and has thirty rooms, each one more curious than the next.

Each one of the thirty rooms has its own style, starting from the most minimalist style to the sixties. Each room is decorated with exclusive furniture and designs, some reminding us of the sixties, such as the Honky Tonky Afro, and some reminding us of the funky era. Tha Casablanca Nights room is of maroccan style, while the Quiet Night room is a small and rather quiet and peaceful room. White Days Soul Nights is a large, noisy, and a rather alive room, but those who want to relax can enjoy the Indian Summer room.

One can find rooms according to different themes. There is a monochrome Marilyn room, decorated with black and white portraits of Marilyn Monroe, or a Gold Finger room, inspired by the same name movie. In the Secret Garden room one will find everything draped in shades of green, alluding to the British vintage cinema. The Silver Salon room is an enormous room, decorated with silver leaf and all types of luxurious furniture, carpets and decorations, which has been widely used by many magazines and photographers for their photo shoots. There are many more rooms, each one alluding to a certain era.

This rather outstanding hotel costs around 63€ per night in an individual room, while a family room can cost 138€ per night. One can also enjoy the hotel made delicious breakfasts, and english breakfasts can be served in the room itself if one remebers to reserve the service beforehand.

This hotel was founded by the siblings Danny and Noshi Karne, and is right in the center of London. It is surrounded by many different bars, pubs, restaurants and other entertainment possibilities. The guests also have the unique opportunity to rent one of Danny’s famous cars. This ex model’s collection includes a Range Rover, a Ferrari Modena and a purple Lamborghini.

This extraordinary hotel is often visited by many celebrities. Kate Moss and Pete Doherty used to stay at this hotel until he organized a party that was too lavish for the place.  Some of the many famous people, groups, musicians, actors or models that have stayed in this unusual hotel include Duran Duran, Naomi Campbell, Kate Beckinsale, Helena Bonham Carter, Daft Punk and the Beach Boys, all of whom have enjoyed this magical and truly outstanding hotel.