10 - DOCKSIDE CRANE HOTEL
This is a actual dockside crane which has been the recipient of smart engineering & dedicated devotion seldom seen in a private home not to mention in a hotel property. Replacing the outside ladders with modern lifts to gain entry, the elderly machine room in the body of the crane has been transformed in to a luxurious bedroom that would not be out of place in the most modern of design hotels
It is an out of this world property - staying here guarantees you tales to tell your friends!
Managers, Willem & Carla have managed to keep the existing observation windows & industrial feel, but have added comfort, warmth & the latest flat screen & audio equipment to generate an fabulous surroundings to enjoy a boyhood dream for plenty of your own personal, WORKING crane.
An fabulous breakfast is included, delivered magically by the internal lift to your bedroom.
9 - MARTELLO TOWER
This is the largest and most northerly of the chain of towers put up by the Board of Ordnance to keep out Napoleon. Built in the shape of a quatrefoil for heavy guns, very a million bricks were used in its construction
It stands at the root of the Orford Ness peninsula, between the River Alde & the sea, a few hundred yards from Aldeburgh. They bought it, sadly damaged, in 1971, with eight acres of saltings. They removed the derelict 1930s superstructure (one time elegant, by Justin Vulliamy), repaired the outer brickwork & parapet (an brilliant job) & restored the vaulted interior, which has a floor of teak & an intriguing echo. The bedrooms are screened from the central living area but not fully divided, so that, lying in bed, you can still have a sense of being in a bigger loftier space & you can enjoy some conversation along with your fellow guests.
View Fort Clonque's Website 8 - HUVAFEN FUSHI
Underwater spa & designer cabins in this luxury location.
Set within its own lagoon Huvafen Fushi is a naturalist's wonderland, both above & below the waterline is an attraction in itself. The resort also offers the world's first underwater spa treatment rooms.
Find yourself in a waking dream at Huvafen Fushi. Maldives most island stylish resort is set within its own private lagoon amongst mesmeric settings of transparent ocean & designer everything. Showcasing the world's first underwater spa you will grasp the true meaning of imagination, devotion & natural harmony.
This visionary island rests on the North Male Atoll offering serenity & new life, providing the utmost privacy with sand walkways snaking through virgin vegetation & expansive living areas for those used to the highest standards of erotic living
7 - MAMA SHELTER
If design counts, i require to add Mama Shelter hotel to this list.Designed by Philippe Starck to offer an eclectic & electric ambiance.
It is fun, frivolous & funky!
In the historic Saint Blaise quartier, located in the heart of authentic Paris with its flower lined café terraces, gardens & its air of rebellion, MAMA SHELTER welcomes you. Created by the Trigano relatives (co-founders of Club Med) & Italian philosopher Cyril Aouizerate, MAMA SHELTER was designed by Philippe Starck to offer an eclectic & electric ambiance. You'll find comfortable beds, with crazy bedside masks, immense Apple TV's & plenty of neat touches to make your stay enjoyable.
6 - HOTEL DE GLACE CANADA
The Ice Hotel: an exceptional winter event that is unique in America
PURE SENSATION WINTER EXPERIENCE - Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada
This magnificent ice and snow architectural wonder offers unforgettable experiences that are sure to enthrall everyone! Imagine sleeping in a spectacular structure crafted each winter from the purest of nature's materials; ice and snow, destined to appear at the first snowflake of every winter!
The 9th season of the Ice Hotel will be from January 4th through March 29th 2009. Check with us for 2010 season bookings.
Since 2001, the Ice Hotel has become an unparalleled and world-famous winter experience. It takes five weeks, 500 tons of ice, and 15,000 tons of snow to craft the Ice Hotel with its ceilings as high as 18 feet, walls covered with original artwork and furniture carved from ice blocks.
5 - LA BALADE DES GNOMES
Amazing fairytale rooms & a Trojan Horse suite
These ten extraordinarily-decorated & furnished bedrooms, evoke ideas from the corners of the world, re-interpreted as fairy tales.
Hidden in an unassuming farmhouse up a pleasant - but not remarkable - country lane, this amazing property was designed & built by architect & visionary hotelier Mr Noël. Originally opening an innovative restaurant, La Gargouille (the Gargoyle), specialising in scrumptious dishes using local ingredients & bio-organic produce, he's taken inspiration from fairytales to construct these amazing bedrooms, next door to the restaurant. Defying normal classification, these rooms highlight wonderful imagination, attention to detail & sheer audacity to delight guests.
Rooms are stunning!! An imaginative & other-worldly place.
4 - JAILHOTEL
Authentic jail feeling in the first Jailhotel in Switzerland.
The Jailhotel is located in the heart of Lucerne, right in centre of the Elderly Town, and only a couple of minutes away from the lake. This former jail was built in 1862 and was converted in to a jail hotel in 1999, the first in Switzerland. It has a great budget choice for visitors and offers various conference rooms and business facilities.
A total of 56 different rooms and suites are offered from original Unplugged rooms where you have a bunk bed and more authentic jail experience, to the larger Most wanted rooms, and largest Theme suites of Jail Governor, Library, Barabas and Falling Water.
The thick walls, solid doors and barred windows retain their original feel and as you are sleeping in a converted cell, should not expect your room to be large. Private bathrooms are small-but-adequate with a shower. The Unplugged rooms have their private shower across the corridor.
Great atmosphere, fantastic location and straightforward budget prices
3 - ATOMIUM
Childrens hotel in Brussels icon
The Atomium is an icon of Brussels built for 1958 World Fair Exposition, at a time when the belief in progress, science & modernity was immensely strong. The structure symbolises an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times.
French artist Alicia Framis was commissioned in 2005 to generate an educational project based on the buildings characteristics & features as well as its history & its symbolic value. The kids sphere captures the optimism of a future enabled by expertise & science, in a way that reflects the insights of the world in the 21st century.
ball of The Atomium has been divided in separate functions: mini spheres (water molecules) suspended from the ceiling to sleep in, the floor for workshops/playground, a petit club sandwich & washing facilitoes. Kids spend a night at The Atomium marveling at the panoramic view of Brussels from its spheres; & make the most of their visit by discovering other symbolic parts of Brussels from a distinctive vantage point. The desire to highlight the educational aspect of The Atomium is based on the idea that towns & cities play a major role in society today.
The Atomium is made obtainable for pre-booked groups of primary school kids aged between 6 & 12.
2 - THE PAVILLON
Funky Rock'n'Roll hotel in Central London
All the 30 rooms have ensuite facilities & are decorated in a variety of amazing styles, from Honky Tonk Afro - as a tribute to the 70's through to Better Red Than Dead - a room covered in every imaginable shade of red. Popular for picture shoots & with actors, musicians & pop stars, it is regularly used for TV & Music video's.
The Pavilion Hotel is a tiny funky laid back townhouse in central London. Created by the sister & sister duo of Danny & Noshi Karne as an eclectic, exquisite alternative to uninteresting hotels.
Danny is a former fashion model who got worn out of staying in uninteresting hotels around the globe & desired to set up something different.
Supermodels Sophie Anderton, Naomi Campbell, Erin O'Connor, Bridget Hall & Honor Fraser.
Recent guests
Musicians including The Sugar Babes, Craig David, Jools Holland, Bryan Ferry, Ian Brown, The Manic Street Preachers, Neneh Cherry, Morrisey, Badly Drawn Boy,
Faithless, The So Solid Crew, Jarvis Cocker, Marine McCutcheon, The Libertines, Mis-Teeq, The Beach Boys & Duran Duran
Actresses & Actors Kate Beckinsale, Helena Bonam Carter & Estella Warren, Daniel Day Lewis, Charles Dance, & Antonia 'Huggy Bear' Fargas.
most of which have begged to know how much their room service bill is!!
1 - JUMBO STAY
The first property in a 747 jumbo jet on the ground. With 27 rooms and 75 beds, this 1976 vintage plane guarantees a memorable night for guests.
The Jumbo Jet hotel
This is a actual c1976 Jumbo Jet, retired and converted to hostel and cockpit accommodation.
Pick between a couple of en-suite rooms, budget dormitory, twin and three-bed combo rooms with shared shower and toilet in the corridor or the luxury suite in the converted cockpit with its panoramic view of the airport. At Jumbo Stay you are guaranteed a unique and outstanding experience for all traveler budgets.
Terrified of flying? Start your trip here!
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First Class Lounge Conference Facilities:
The first class lounge has been converted to provide a chilled conference location on the upper deck of Jumbo Stay for up to 8 people.
Morning - or afternoon tea: 50 SEK per person
Conference Lunch, starter, main work, dessert and coffee: 140 SEK per person
Lounge: 2500 SEK
May even be combined with accommodation.
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