15 Weird Hotels That Are Actually Really Awesome

Vacations are an awesome time to go outside of your comfort zone and experience something unexpected. The world does not have any shortage of options when it comes to experiences, and a lifetime isn't enough to get to the end of that list. But at every new place, it just seems like every accommodation becomes the same old, same old. Is that all there is to vacation hotels? Some people say, the hotel doesn't matter, it's just a place to sleep after all your adventures. Although true to a certain extent, hotels do not have to be that way. The new experiences do not have to stop when you enter your hotel room. In fact, it is highly possible that your hotel stay can be the highlight of your trip.

The world has definitely come up with some interesting alternatives to traditional hotel accommodations. Some of them would even push you to your comfort limits, while some will bring you to places you've only ever dreamed of.

Here are some luxury accommodations that are unique, wild and amazing.

15 Free Spirit Spheres, Vancouver Island, Canada

Nestled in the rainforests of Vancouver Island, Canada, the Free Spirit Spheres are a perfect getaway for those looking for a spiritual connection to nature or just a unique vacation in general. The specially engineered and handcrafted spheres, named Eve, Eryn and Melody, are suspended amidst the trees on ropes, allowing them to gently rock as the wind blows. Each sphere is wired for power and has built in speakers for guests who wish to play music from their own devices. The sphere accommodations vary from being suitable for one traveller to having a private dining area. Each sphere has its own composting toilet at the base, but traditional bathroom facilities are also available onsite.

14 Kakslauttanen Hotel, Finland

Ever wanted to sleep underneath the stars and watch the Northern Lights dance above, but don't want to deal with the elements while doing so? The Kakslauttanen Hotel in Finland has got your covered. Set in the middle of the arctic, their glass igloos are the perfect accommodation to watch one of nature's most wonderful light show, the northern lights, while perfectly staying warm and cozy. Each glass igloo has its own shower and toilet, but saunas are available in separate buildings. The hotel also offer different types of accommodations like log cabins, traditional houses, and even real igloos!

13 Montana Magica Lodge, Chile

Set in southern Chile, hidden away in a 300,000 acre private nature reserve, lies Montana Magica Lodge. It is a volcano-like structure, but instead of lava, it spews out water creating a cascading waterfall down the moss and vine covered hotel. The rain forest hotel, which lies in Huilo-Huilo Unesco Biosphere Reserve, offer different activities such as mini-golf, hiking and ziplining in the longest zip wire in South America. The lodge is only accessible by foot, and to add to the adventure, guests have to cross a swinging rope bridge to enter the quirky hotel.

12 Propeller Island City Lodge, Germany

The Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin, Germany, is both a hotel and art installation. The hotel started when German musician and artist Lars Stroschen wanted to rent out rooms in his home for additional income, but he wanted to offer more than traditional lodging. Inspired by Jules Vernes' science fiction novel, Propeller Island, he created rooms that double as art installations which really offer a unique experience for his guests. One room has slanted floors that make it seem like the bed is hovering above the ground, the Mirror Room is designed to make you feel like you're in a kaleidoscope, and there's even a room that has coffin beds.

11 No Man's Fort, Solent, Portsmouth

No Man's Fort is an actual historical fort built in the 1800s to defend Britain from Napoleon. But the fort where soldiers once slept in and guns were kept have now been converted into a quirky luxury hotel that offers 22 bedrooms, a helipad, hot tubs, a spa and even a putting green equipped with biodegradable balls that can be hit straight into the Solent. Each room is decorated in nautical themes and you can even rent the fort exclusively to hold private themed parties. Guests arrive on the fort by boat or helicopter.

10 El Cosmico, Texas, USA

El Cosmico describes itself as a nomadic hotel and campground accommodation that believes there should be a balance of adventure and do-nothingness. Located in Marfa, Texas, El Cosmico offers much more than accommodation. They often hold music sessions and festivals and how-to workshops or lessons. Their accommodations vary from cozy vintage trailers equipped with decks and air-conditioning to a large hut, or tepees with both sleeping and sitting areas and safari tents with heated bedding for colder months. There are a lot of communal spaces that guests can enjoy such as a hammock grove, outdoor kitchen and dining area, a community lounge, outdoor stage, and a reading room.

9 Capsulevalue Kanda, Japan

Capsule Value Kanda in Tokyo, Japan, is a great alternative option to tradition hotels if you are travelling on a budget, or even just looking for a quick place to sleep. Each capsule unit has a control panel with a TV, radio, alarm and dimmer, as well as power outlets and Wi-Fi. There are even blinds to draw for when you sleep. There is a communal shower and bath, and a business lounge with a personal computer and printer. Each capsule has their own designated lockers, and the hotel provides gowns, towels and tooth brushes in each locker.

8 Jumbo Stay, Sweden

Jumbo Stay is actually a retired Boeing 457 that has been converted into a unique one-of-a-kind hostel just outside of Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden, specifically, 65 feet away from it. So, guests are treated to a view of airplanes taking off and landing at the airport during their stay. There are thirty three different rooms in this converted aircraft, some even having bunk beds. There is also a luxury suite, a converted cockpit with private bath and panoramic views of the airport runway. There's a communal lounge with restored airplane seats and an airplane bar for those just wanting to enjoy a drink in this unique hostel.

7 The Hobbit Motel,  New Zealand

If you're a Lord of the Rings fan and have always wanted to visit The Shire, well, now you can sleep there too. The Hobbit Motel is part of a very unusual hotel complex called Woodlyn Park. The suites are, of course, inspired by JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Each suite's design is based on Tolkien's descriptions in his book and contain private baths and kitchens. If Lord of the Rings isn't your thing, Woodlyn Park has a few equally unusual options lined up for you. You can also opt to stay in converted military transport planes, a 1950s train or a WWII patrol boat.

6 Elkep Evi Cave Hotel, Cappadocia, Turkey

The volcanic rock in Cappadocia, Turkey, has provided cave shelters to generations upon generations of people for many centuries. Now, tourists have the option to live like a cave man, except with much more luxury, thanks to the converted and highly upgraded cave hotels found in the area. Elkep Evi Cave Hotel is one of the luxury cave hotels in Cappadocia. They boast of large cave rooms with private cave terraces, all carved into the cliff face. There's a restaurant and a garden onsite where you can sit and relax while enjoying the breathtaking views of Cappadocia.

5 Poseidon Undersea Resort, Fiji

Although still being built, the Poseidon Undersea Resort in Fiji would be the world's first underwater resort, and it already has a waiting list of over 150,000 would-be guests! It has been 14 years in the making, and the opening has actually been delayed for another few years. When it does finally open its doors, the resort will house 25 underwater luxury suites, a restaurant, bar, gym and even an underwater wedding chapel! Each room will boast of large Jacuzzis, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and an external fish feeder (controllable from the room) so guests are promised a colorful display of marine life.

4  Palacio de Sal, Bolivia

The Palacio de Sal, located near the salt flats of Bolivia, is the first hotel of its kind. It is the first hotel in the world to be 100% made of salt. Yes, the walls, ceilings, tables, chairs and all other things are made of salt! The objective of the hotel is to provide visitors of the salt flats an unforgettable place to rest. The hotel has 30 rooms that look like igloos built with salt. It has a restaurant, dining room, a bar, viewing point and even a game room.

3 Hotel de Glace, Canada

The Hotel de Glace in Quebec City is the only ice hotel in North America. It is only open during the winter months because everything is made out of ice! The only thing that will be warm is your sleeping bag, but other than that, you will be surrounded with beautiful and detailed ice sculptures. It is built over a six week period and everything is plowed down at season's end. In addition to the amazing works of art, there are hot tubs and saunas for those who need to warm up, as well as a bar on site if you fancy a drink.

2 Faralda Crane Hotel, Netherlands

An industrial crane is not something people would usually associate with luxury, but this quirky new hotel in Amsterdam has managed to mix the two together. The Farda NDSM Crane Hotel is situated at the top of an industrial crane, located in the former NDSM wharf, which is now a popular site for festivals and local events. Guests can enjoy the breathtaking views afforded by location of the suites, or even book a bungee jump off the crane.

1 Treehotel, Sweden

The Treehotel is composed of five individual designed “treerooms.” The rooms stand at a height of four to six metres off the ground. The most popular room is “The Mirrorcube.” The cube is covered with mirrors so that it reflects its surroundings, making it blend with the surrounding environment and seem almost invisible. It is so good at blending in, in fact, that the designers had to figure out a way to ensure that birds do not fly into it by covering it with infrared film, which is invisible to humans but highly visible to birds. The other rooms the Treehotel offers are “The UFO,” a room built to look like old school flying saucers, “The Bird's Nest,” The Cabin,” and “The Blue Cone.”