Iceland’s cool capital is known for its love of design, partying and its unique view of life. While staying in Reykjavik we scouted out some of the best places to stay. From kitsch hostels to a guesthouse promoting peace here is our top 10 cool and unusual hotels in Reykjavik…
Posted on: December 7th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.From hamster dens to beds made of sand here is our guest writers choice for 10 of the world’s strangest hotels on the planet…
Posted on: November 14th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.In the ever changing world of the hotel industry, the future definitely looks interesting. Through technology and the continual quest for innovation, the human mind has been able to develop outstanding and unique architectural designs that will probably seem impossible to the average person…
Posted on: August 28th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.From the kitsch to the futuristic here are hotels with lobbies so beautifully unique you won’t want to leave for your guest room…
Posted on: August 16th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.Tokyo is a place where the people are polite and the culture is just a little bit crazy. The Japanese capital has legions of fans (including us) and is often considered to be one of most exciting cities to visit in the world. Innovation and new ideas are actively encouraged but the traditional way of life is still very important here. This is one eclectic list of hotels…
Posted on: July 12th in Cool Hotels by Becky Padmore.There are not many hotels where you have to sign a disclaimer before your stay, but Karosta Prison located near Leipaja, Latvia is no ordinary hotel. Once a working prison for Tsarist, Lithuanian and Soviet regimes for most of the 20th century, it now serves as a museum, attraction and hotel for people looking for an unusual and extreme adventure…
Posted on: June 25th in Cool Hotels, Our Trips, Travel, Travel Experiences by Becky Padmore.Castle hotels are often viewed as the ideal romantic break – a place where you can live it up like an ancient lord without having to sacrifice your modern comforts. Handily, Europe has an ample supply of many excellent (and genuine) castle hotels, here are 10 of our favourites…
Posted on: May 13th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.From an eco lodge by-the-sea to an ancient village resort here are 10 European hotels guaranteed to melt the heart of your chosen one this Valentine’s Day…
Posted on: February 8th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.Anyone who has been to Paris, knows that it deserves its reputation for being one of the most expensive cites in the world. It’s also not easy to find a decent hotel that won’t blow your budget. Although this will hardly put visitors off…
Posted on: January 29th in Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.The Thai capital is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, but with a chaotic and sprawling city like Bangkok, it’s hard to know where to start. Backpackers tend to head for the craziness of Khaosan Road, tourists tend to base themselves as centrally as possible…
Posted on: December 29th in Asia, Cool Hotels, Travel by Becky Padmore.
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