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8 Most Unusual Hotels Around the World

From staying underwater to living with giraffes, these are just some of the hotels you can stay in for an unforgettable experience! Here is a list of some of the most unique and unusual hotels in all over of the world:

  • Kenya - Giraffe Manor
  • Maldives - Maldives Underwater Hotel
  • Caribbean - The Caves Hotel
  • Costa Rica - Hotel Costa Verde
  • Germany - V8 Hotel
  • United States - Dog Bark Park
  • Chile - The Elqui Domos Hotel
  • Sweden - The Ice Hotel

#1 Kenya - Giraffe Manor

Located in Nairobi, Kenya (the heart of the Safari), Giraffe Manor is unlike any other experience you’ve had before. At this all-inclusive hotel, you can experience luxuries of a top-rated hotel mixed with the wildlife of the safari. In their dining hall, you will find yourself waking up to giraffes poking their long necks into your window! It is a stay you will never forget.

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#2 Maldives - Maldives Underwater Hotel

Always wanted to swim with the fishes? Now you can see what it’s like to live with them! This underwater hotel is located on the Maldives island where you are able to immerse yourself in the sea. It is a luxurious two-level room that is submerged in over 16 feet of the ocean. That's not even the coolest part! When you stay at the this underwater hotel, you’ll even get a personalized arrival with your choice of a private seaboat or seaplane to your room!

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#3 Jamaica - The Caves Hotel

Combining the natural beauty of Negril, Jamaica with a modern contemporary touch, The Caves Hotel is the perfect stay for the ultimate island getaway in a cave. It is filled with hotel favorites like a jacuzzi and spa but unlike other hotels, you can also have access to private caves and grand dining gazebos that you won’t be able to experience anywhere else.

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#4 Costa Rica - Hotel Costa Verde (The 727)

Be the pilot of your own flight by staying in a vintage 1965 Boeing 727 airplane at Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica! The plane once carried global travelers of Central America and was then refurbished to stand on a 50-foot pedestal. It has views of the sky as if you were flying. Inside you will find yourself living in the comforting design of a home where there is hand-carved furniture and living areas.

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#5 Germany - V8 Hotel

This vintage-inspired hotel in Germany is the perfect stay for any car enthusiast. At the V8 Hotel they have beds and rooms inspired by classic cars and no two rooms are ever alike. As soon as you enter the V8 Hotel you are immediately greeted with amazing classics to some of the top-notch luxury cars. So come here if you want to live out your car fantasies!

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#6 United States - Dog Bark Park

Love dogs? Dog Bark Park Inn is owned by local residents located in Cottonwood, Idaho and has become one of the state’s most popular landmarks. The hotel is in the shape of a beagle and consists of a bed & breakfast and gift shops. On the inside of the hotel, don’t be surprised to find lots of dogs photos and dog related trinkets. On the outside, you can find plenty of space for you to walk and explore what Idaho has to offer.

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#7 Chile - The Elqui Domos Hotel

Sleep under the stars in the domes of Chile! The Elqui Domos Hotel is surrounded by the Andes Mountains and is the perfect place to fall asleep while stargazing. Each dome has a raised bed and a comfortable living space with a terrace where you can be outside if you wanted to view the stars. Get your own private dome that has a zip-up ceiling for times you want more privacy or leave it down when you want a 360 degree view of what’s around you. Think of this as glamping: glamorous camping.

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#8 Sweden - The Ice Hotel

Ever wonder what it's like to stay in an igloo? The Ice Hotel in Sweden has got you covered! This hotel is filled with beautiful ice sculptures and art. Everything inside of the hotel is also completely made out of ice -- including your bed frame! The Ice Hotel is a chance for you to experience the ice and snow all day long.

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