Going on holiday should be a special occasion. Especially in this time of financial hardship, it should be memorable, and an experience you really enjoy. So as well as choosing a destination you like and enjoying the activities and local culture, why not stay in an unusual hotel as well. Places to stay don’t necessarily have to be expensive, in fact some of the cheapest hotels are the best. Below is a quick list of some of the most inventive and unusual hotels around the world:
Das Park Hotel, Linz
This ‘pay-as-you-go’ hotel concept is an interesting one. The rooms are reserved then the extras are charged individually, such as showers, bars, activities etc, so you can tailor your holiday budget to suit. Not only that, but the rooms are constructed from large concrete pipe sections, making strange tubular rooms. They are made quite homely through some innovative design and furnishings, and make a very futuristic looking compound overall.
The Capsule Hotel, Japan
So successful was this idea of horizontal stacked bunk ‘capsule’ hotels that they have now made their way all across the world, however this one in Japan is the original. Opened in the late 1990′s it is still very popular today, due to the location in central Tokyo, reasonable prices and quick availability.
The Shady Dell, Arizona
Why not sample some real Americana whilst in the beautiful surroundings of Arizona. The Shady Dell is a hotel resort with a difference, in that all of the rooms are Airstream trailers. These old American road icons have found a home here and have been lovingly converted into comfortable rooms with all the amenities needed, the perfect addition to a trip across the states.
The Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Turkey
If you want a bit of history with your wacky weekend break, try this cave hotel just outside Cappadocia in Turkey. Situated in a 1000 year old monastery carved into the living rock it offers modern features whilst keeping the ancient feel.