1. Glass Igloo, Hotel Kakslauttanen
How better to admire the spiralling beauty of the Northern Lights than from the comfort of your own, warm bed? Luckily, with a stay at Lapland’s Hotel Kakslauttanen, that’s exactly what’s on offer. By day, the Glass Igloo suite boasts picture-perfect panoramas of the Finnish countryside, and, by night, offers unrivalled views of the Aurora Borealis.
2. The Mirrorcube, Treehotel
Suspended in an expanse of woodland at the heart of Scandinavia, the Mirrorcube is undoubtedly the ultimate tree house accommodation. Located in Harads, just an hour from Luleå airport by car, the mirrored suite has been designed to blend seamlessly with its natural environment, while allowing two people to submerge themselves in the beauty of the boreal forest.
3. Finch Hatton Suite, Giraffe Manor
Located in the Karen region of Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is housed in a historic 1930s manor house, offering an exclusive selection of just 10 luxury rooms and suites. Perhaps most impressively, the grounds of the hotel play host to a number of towering giraffes, who are more than happy to pop their head through the window at breakfast.
4. Suite 13, Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
Built into a series of prehistoric caves in southern Italy, the boutique Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita hotel offers UNESCO World Heritage views from each of its 18 unique, candlelit rooms. As the most luxurious accommodation on offer, Suite 13 not only has its own freestanding bath and antique furnishings, but also boasts a sprawling private balcony and wood-burning fireplace.
5. Art Suite, Ice Hotel
Constructed from 1,500 tonnes of dredged river ice in the Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi, the Ice Hotel has quickly become one of the world’s must-visit accommodations. Last year, the frozen resort introduced the guest-favourite Art Suites, themed and created by renowned artists from around the world. Closed during summer, the hotel will reopen in December, when a whole new range of quirky suites will be available.
6. Manta Underwater Room, The Manta Resort Pemba Island
Sitting in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Zanzibar’s pristine Pemba Island, the Manta Underwater Room allows guests to, quite literally, sleep with the fishes. Submerged 13-feet below sea level, the suite’s bedroom offers a unique glimpse of the bustling coral reef, while an upper deck doubles as a private sun terrace.
7. Godiva Chocolate Suite, Bryant Park Hotel
Back in February 2008, an edible all-chocolate room was unveiled at New York’s Bryant Park Hotel, promoting itself as the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat. With everything from the chandelier to headboard made entirely of Godiva brand Belgian chocolate, the only way you could stay in the suite was to find a Willy Wonka-inspired ‘golden ticket’ in a box of – you guessed it – Godiva brand chocolates.
8. Superior Suite, The Liberty Boston
With restaurants called Clink., The Yard and Scampo, you can probably guess the unique selling point of this rustic, historic hotel. Indeed, the building that The Liberty is housed in was once a high security 19th century prison, known for incarcerating Boston’s most notorious criminals. Today, the ultra-chic hotel has preserved many of the building’s original features and boasts beautiful Charles River views from its expansive Superior Suite.
9. The Mine Suite, Sala Silvermine
As the world’s deepest hotel room, The Mine Suite sits 155 metres below ground in the sprawling caverns of Sweden’s ancient Sala Silver Mine. With an average temperature in the mines of just two degrees, the suite is warmed to 18 degrees overnight and boasts relatively primitive amenities. Designed for an experiential one-night stay, there is no better way to enjoy the unreserved solitude of a troglodyte.
10. Orient Express Caboose, Featherbed Railroad
Sitting on the shores of Clear Lake in northern California’s Lake County, Featherbed Railroad is a one-of-a-kind hotel that has converted a number of static vintage railway cabooses into quirky, luxury accommodations. The Orient Express themed carriage is perhaps the most luxurious, boasting its own Jacuzzi, a private deck and lake views.