
Inntel Hotel Zaandam (The Netherlands) —
Inspired by the architecture of traditional houses of the Zaan region, the green facade of Inntel Hotel Zaandam is eye-catching even from afar.

Faralda Crane Hotel (The Netherlands) —
If staying atop a former industrial monument isn't exciting enough, guests at the Faralda Crane Hotel can attach themselves to a rope and free fall 164 feet from the top.

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort (Huzhou, China) —
An underwater bridge connects the Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort's two towers.

Hotel Jested (Czech Republic) —
Built in the 1960s, Hotel Jested looks more like something from a sci-fi movie than a place to spend the night.

9 Hours Capsule Hotel Kyoto —
Inside each sleeping pod is an ambient control system, said to help you sleep better.

Sun Cruise Resort (South Korea) —
Billing itself as the "first luxury cruise ship on land," the Sun Cruise Resort offers everything you'd experience on the open sea -- minus the sickness and ports of call.

Spitbank Fort (England) —
This hotel has been transformed from a gun emplacement into a luxurious private island fitted with a rooftop heated pool, sauna and fire pit.

Free Spirit Spheres (Vancouver Island, Canada) —
There are tree houses for kids, then there are tree houses for adults.

The Aurora Express (Fairbanks, Alaska) —
The cars of this restored train sit on 700 feet of railroad track overlooking the Tanana River, Alaska Range and city of Fairbanks.

Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, Arizona) —
Influenced by Native American culture, Frank Redford began building these teepee motels across America in the 1930s. Only three remain.

La Balade des Gnomes (Belgium) —
La Balade des Gnomes looks like an odd farmhouse but it's actually a hotel with 10 guest rooms.

Hotel Costa Verde (Costa Rica) —
This vintage 1965 Boeing 727 airframe sits in the jungle canopy of Costa Rica. It's been transformed into a luxury suite at Hotel Costa Verde.



