Cristi-MG- Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) World's Weirdest Hotels By David Farley Hotel Kakslauttanen, FinlandPhoto: Courtesy Hotel KakslauttanenMore from BudgetTravel.com 9 Worst Luggage Incidents of All-Time 25 Photos of the Caribbean's Most Beautiful Destinations 8 New Natural Wonders More from Yahoo! Travel Check flight deals now! Tips for Wellness on the Road Is a traditional hotel room with four walls too…square? For the third year running, here are our picks for the world's weirdest hotels. Book a room to sleep in a pod, live like a hamster, or get chauffeured by an elephant. Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland The snow igloos here are cool (pun intended), but what really caught our eye were the futuristic glass igloos, which guarantee unrestricted views of the aurora borealis from the comfort of your zebra-striped bed; the phenomenon turns the night sky dazzling shades of green, red, and blue from late August to April. (The special thermal glass doesn't frost over—even if outdoor temperatures drop to minus 30 degrees Celsius.) Staff supply wool socks and down sleeping bags for guests who opt for one of the 12 "real" igloos, where the interior temperature hovers between 21 and 27 degrees Fahrenheit. If you get cold feet, the property also features more conventional accommodations like wood cabins. 011-358/1666-7100, kakslauttanen.fi, glass igloos from $468 for two people. Jumbo Stay, Stockholm, SwedenPhoto: Courtesy Jumbo Stay Jumbo Stay, Stockholm, Sweden For most jet-setters, getting on a big jet plane and going nowhere might seem like a prank of transatlantic proportions. Then again, most people have never boarded Jumbo Stay at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport. The 450 seats on this retired Boeing 747 have been replaced by 27 rooms, all of which, we assure you, have plenty of legroom. To fly really high, book the cockpit-located suite, where you can move the controls and push as many buttons as you'd like without ever worrying about crashing. 011-46/8-593-604-00, jumbostay.com, doubles from $149. Palacio de Sal, BoliviaPhoto: Courtesy Palacio de Sal Palacio de Sal, Bolivia If you're one of those people who believe you can never have too much salt, then we've got the place for you. The luxurious Salt Palace, located on Bolivia's vast salt flats, is made entirely out of the mineral. From floor to ceiling, including the walls, beds, and chairs, it's all salt, all of the time. And the 16-room property offers dishes like salt-encrusted lamb, of course. Sufferers of high blood pressure should probably look elsewhere for a room. 011-591/2- 62-2951, palaciodesal.com.bo, doubles from $135. Hotel Utter Inn, SwedenPhoto: Courtesy Hotel Utter Inn Hotel Utter Inn, Vasteras, Sweden What's so weird about this pint-size property in Sweden? At first glance, the one-room hotel appears to be a cheery red house in the middle of the lake—yes, it's in the middle of a body of water but how strange is that, really? Don't be fooled: The room isn't actually in the house; it's 10 feet underwater. It's also the only functioning underwater hotel that started out as an art installation. Designed by artist Mikael Genberg, the 10-year-old inn's sole room consists of two twin beds with panoramic windows on all sides. There is no electricity, but there is lighting and a portable gas heater. When ready to come up for air, guests can relax on the deck or take the dinghy out to one of the nearby uninhabited islands. 011-46/21-39-0100, vasterasmalarstaden.se, from $328 for two people, open April–Oct. Les Roulottes de la Serve, Provence, FrancePhoto: Courtesy Les Roulottes de la Serve Les Roulottes de la Serve Provence, France Gypsy (Roma) circus performers once traveled through the French countryside in the three restored caravans that now welcome guests at Les Roulottes de la Serve. It's run by Pascal and Pascaline Patin, who bought this lush plot of land for their horses more than 20 years ago. They outfitted the caravans (roulottes) with eclectic bohemian and Indian touches: lanterns, garlands, woven carpets, framed images of deities, and plush armchairs. Guests share bathrooms, a kitchen, and a campfire—a communal setup that's gypsy-like indeed. 011-33/04-74-04-76-40, lesroulottes.com, doubles from $87, open early Apr.–late Oct. La Villa Hamster, Nantes, FrancePhoto: Courtesy La Villa Hamster La Villa Hamster, Nantes, France Ever wonder what life is like for a hamster? If so, you're not alone—ever since it opened in 2009, La Villa Hamster has been booked almost every night. The owners, a local businessman and an interior designer, spared no expense when it came to the details of their property, an unusual addition to the town of Nantes in western France. Wrought iron has been affixed to the walls to suggest a cage, and, if they so choose, guests can drink water out of a tube attached to the side of the wall. Naturally, there's a large, fully functioning hamster wheel (consider it the hotel's gym) located on one side of the cage, ahem, room. 011-33/6-64-20-31-09, uncoinchezsoi.net, doubles from $136. Elephant Safari Park Hotel Lodge, BaliPhoto: Courtesy Elephant Safari Park Hotel Lodge Elephant Safari Park Hotel Lodge, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia The first confirmation that you're not at just any old luxury resort comes when pachyderm "chauffeurs" show up to transport you to your room at the Elephant Safari Park Hotel Lodge. The 26-room property is adjacent to an 8.5-acre sanctuary for the largest herd of rescued Sumatran elephants in the world. The rooms feature elephant art—literally painted by the park's pachyderms—and elephant-inspired decor and artifacts. Guests can hang out in the on-site baby nursery and catch the 29 resident Sumatran elephants performing in four shows per day. They roam the property, and you can admire them while you're lounging in the pool or dining in the restaurant. 011-62/36-172-1480, elephantsafariparklodge.com, doubles from $260. Free Spirit Spheres, Vancouver Island, CanadaPhoto: Courtesy Free Spirit Spheres Free Spirit Spheres Vancouver Island, Canada A whole new approach to tree houses has taken shape in an old-growth forest on Vancouver Island. Set on five acres, Free Spirit Spheres consists of three pods (made of cedar, spruce, or fiberglass, respectively) that are suspended 10 to 15 feet in the air and accessed by staircases that wind around the trees. The heated interiors are surprisingly comfy—and are even equipped with an iPod docking station. The pods sway gently, so those prone to motion sickness should take note. But look at it this way: At least a bear or other wild beast won't be able to get you. 250/757-9445, freespiritspheres.com, doubles from $135. Wigwam Motel, San Bernardino, CaliforniaPhoto: Courtesy Wigwam Motel Wigwam Motel San Bernardino, California The Wigwam Motel—located on Route 66—feels less like a place one might commune with Native Americans and more like a quirky stopover on a 1950s road trip. But whatever authenticity this hotel lacks, it makes up for in serious kitsch, starting with the tepees themselves. The western-themed interiors are simple: Each wigwam is outfitted with a wagon-wheel headboard as well as air-conditioning, a 25-inch TV, free Wi-Fi, and an in-tepee bathroom. There's also a kidney-shaped pool, a barbecue pit, and a gift shop stocked with Americana. Sursa : Travel Yahoo Edited December 12, 2010 by Tybork
slvr Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 M? mir cum de nu e pe aici ?i hotelul de ghea??. Mare trand la vremea lui... Si oricum hotelurile astea pe care le-ai pus tu , de pe la al 3-lea asa incep sa fie de dimensiunea unei toalete publice , nu le mai inteleg rostul
Guest NewStarR Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Sunt super din ce am vazut eu in poze.Lumea nu inceteaza sa ma mire. @inov8boy:idem
Random Hero Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 O stire se mai si traduce... Eu m-as caza la "Free Spirit Spheres" dintre cele prezentate. :D Cand vom avea si noi asa ceva in Romania?
daimon Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 eu la Jumbo Stay :) never ever. romania nu o poate descrie nimeni nu are suficiente pagini
Mihnea Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Foarte interesante locatiile unora , doar asa pot atrage clienti O stire se mai si traduce... Eu m-as caza la "Free Spirit Spheres" dintre cele prezentate. :D Cand vom avea si noi asa ceva in Romania? Niciodata ?
slvr Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Foarte interesante locatiile unora , doar asa pot atrage clienti Niciodata ? Ma voi glumiti? Cum sa nu avem wc-uri publice? :rofl2:
Random Hero Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Ma voi glumiti? Cum sa nu avem wc-uri publice? :rofl2: Ce legatura are cu hotelurile? Bine, ca tot aia adus vorba, noi nu avem WC-uri publice, ci haznale. Sunt cateva prin oras si de multe ori sunt nevoit sa maresc pasul sau sa-mi tin respiratia...
slvr Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Ce legatura are cu hotelurile? Bine, ca tot aia adus vorba, noi nu avem WC-uri publice, ci haznale. Sunt cateva prin oras si de multe ori sunt nevoit sa maresc pasul sau sa-mi tin respiratia... Adevarul asta e , prin oras sincer eu nu am vazut decat 2 / 3 insa in parc sunt cu zecile. Asta dovedeste ca lumea e din ce in ce mai ... cacacioasa. Legatura era ca dimensiunea "hotelurilor" de pe la al 3-lea in sus este cam pe la un wc public in mijlocul oceanului
cosmyn39b Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Foarte interesante acele hoteluri dar mi se pare ca e si unul "ciudat" la noi in tara cel de la Balea Lac unde se face in fiecare iarna daca nu ma insel un hotel de gheata
NoComment Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Exista o casa pe Dunare ,daca nu ma insel , ca hotel Utter Inn ... a fost prezentata la o emisiune TV
Cristi-MG- Posted December 12, 2010 Author Posted December 12, 2010 aceeasi intrebare mereu "cand v-a avea si romania asa ceva ?" incep sa ma satur frate de voi :) ps: cautati si voi poze pe google daca vreti sa le vedeti .. de exemplu cu hotelul ala din mijlocul lacului sa vedeti ce are sub el :D
Random Hero Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 aceeasi intrebare mereu "cand v-a avea si romania asa ceva ?" incep sa ma satur frate de voi :) ps: cautati si voi poze pe google daca vreti sa le vedeti .. de exemplu cu hotelul ala din mijlocul lacului sa vedeti ce are sub el :D Eu am pus intrebarea si eram sarcastic. Putin ma intereseaza cand vom avea noi trenuri magnetice, autostrazi cu 4 benzi pe un sens de mers si cladiri cu 100 de etaje. :D
Eric Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Nu cred ca e nevoie sa va mai intrebati daca vom avea si noi vreodata asa ceva . Abia reusim sa facem o autostrada...de vreo...5-6 ani ? :-? . Romania e frumoasa, intr`adevar, ma refer la natura , dar daca toti isi bat joc, nimeni nu face nimic..vorba aia...n`ai cu cine. #Frumoase hoteluri, mi`as dori sa ma cazez si eu la unu din alea o data..:D
Syzu Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) fain Fain ca mai sunt oameni care isi fac conturi doar pentru spam...ce ocupatie de om inteligent 10 zile dpa pentru spam a nu stiu cata oara Edited December 13, 2010 by Tybork
Parazitu' Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Free Spirit Spheres, Vancouver Island, CanadaPhoto: Courtesy Free Spirit Spheres e bine sa fii la inaltime. va dati seama oamenii vin cu tot felu de idei si tot felul de chestii pentru a atrage lumea. dupa parerea mea aceste hoteluri prezente mai sus isi au "fanii lor" asta daca le putem spune asa. E ca un club al unei marci de masini sa zicem.cel putin asta e parerea mea. sunt deosebite si ultimele. casutele alea in gen indian :D
Guest Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Intr-o buna zi vom avea case si masini ciudate...Mai ales casa aia pe apa e prinsa cu scoci pe apa ?
slvr Posted December 14, 2010 Posted December 14, 2010 Intr-o buna zi vom avea case si masini ciudate...Mai ales casa aia pe apa e prinsa cu scoci pe apa ? Poza asta iti spune ceva? http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/utter_inn-1.jpg
Lord.Pici Posted December 15, 2010 Posted December 15, 2010 omul numai stie ce sa mai creeze pentru a atrage atentia oamenilor .... toti care mai de care mai creativi si inventivi :) nu mi se pare ciudat faptul ca vor sa isi etaleze cunsotiintele sau chiar sa faca concurenta intre ei
