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UNIQUE ROMANTIC ACCOMMODATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

Are you longing for a very special, romantic luxury vacation that lasts a lifetime? Trying to find a unique place with character which differs from thousands of other 'regular' hotels and resorts?

Ideal for the Honeymoon and other Romantic getaways, here you can find a list of unique romantic accommodation throughout the world... Resorts and hotels that were converted from caves, historic lighthouses, historic church, monasteries, castles, and many other exotic places either high above ground, under-water, or even underground: all with astounding views and/or atmosphere!

We can combine your 1 or 2-night stay at these unique accommodation with other 'regular' hotels/resorts for the rest of your romantic vacation and a return flight. Please contact us for quotes and other inquiries.

We will put more unique types of accommodation, so please bookmark and visit this page often.

Cappadocia Cave Resort & Spa - Turkey

What's unique: Luxury resort & spa in a cave

A Luxurious Cappadocia Resort Experience. Breathtaking panoramic view over the magical lunar landscape of Cappadocia; dining experiences, cozy and intimate accommodations, a very exclusive, private spa and memories to last a lifetime. Life moves forward, seasons pass, yet time stops along the historic sights of Cappadocia, a calming resort and spa retreat nestled among the Rock carved dwellings of Uchisar.

Harlingen Harbour Crane - The Netherlands

What's unique: A suite inside the cabin of a converted harbour crane, 17 meters above

A dockside crane converted into a luxury, yet unique romantic hideaway. On the Harlingen Harbour Crane, you manipulate the panorama – day or night as you can rotate the crane 360 degrees. The lighting and audio-visual electronics are all touch screen operated. Harlingen Harbour Crane is suitable for day-time and night-time occupation by two people.

Sala Silvermine Underground Suite - Sweden

What's unique: Underground suite 155 meters below ground

The worlds deepest bedroom! You can sleep 155 metres underground in an underground suite in historic Sala Silvermine, one of the world's best preserved mine settings. Here you will see dark winding galleries, vast caverns and magic lakes. Even to those not familiar with mining, the underground setting is sensational. It is cold, damp and dark, but very beautiful.

Utter Inn - Sweden

What's unique: Underwater accommodation in the middle of the lake

Utter Inn is an art project by Mikael Genberg which offers an underwater accommodation for the public. The facility is entered through a typical Swedish red house located on the surface of the water. From the shores of Lake Malaren in Sweden, the Utter Inn looks like a bright red gardening shack stuck improbably in the middle of the lake.

Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel - Scotland, UK

What's unique: Hotel in a still-functioning lighthouse

This very unique luxury hotel and restaurant in Scotland delights everyone who has the good fortune to stay or dine here. It has the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small very unique luxury hotel and restaurant. Your comfort is assured by the owner who personally runs and supervises the hotel.

Kruisherenhotel Maastricht - The Netherlands

What's unique: A luxury hotel in a 15th century church and monastery building

Situated in the centre of Maastricht is the former Kruisheren cloister, dating from the 15th century. Together with the monumental gothic church, this complex has been transformed into a very special designer hotel. The interior has been created by the internationally renowned interior designer Henk Vos.

Liberty Hotel - Boston, MA, USA

What's unique: A luxury hotel that was once an iconic jail

Always an architectural gem, what was once the iconic Charles Street Jail is now the stunning, vibrant Liberty Boston Hotel. Since opening in September 2007, the Boston luxury hotel quickly became the "must-visit" downtown Boston destination for visitors and local residents alike. The Liberty Hotel the perfect spot for experiencing all that Boston offers.

Molja Fyr (Molja Lighthouse) - Norway

What's unique: Hotel room in a small lighthouse

150 year-old lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour of Aalesund. The interior of the lighthouse is completely round, only 3 meters in diameter, but through effective use of the available spaces, Molja Fyr now boasts a bedroom upstairs and a bathroom downstairs. Molja Fyr is run and administrered by the nearby Hotel Brosundet as one of the hotel room.

Clontarf Castle Hotel - Dublin, Ireland

What's unique: 21st century updated luxury hotel in a 12th century castle

As one of Dublin's top castle hotels, the luxurious Clontarf Castle Hotel is part of a privately owned Irish collection of hotels and is a stone's throw from a city bursting with life, energy and vitality, luxury and Irish history in the making. Located just two miles from the city centre and just five miles from Dublin Airport, the Dublin castle hotel is accessible and picturesque.

The Marmara Antalya Beach Resort - Turkey

What's unique: Try the resort's "Revolving Loft" that slowly revolves 360 degrees

The Marmara Antalya is home to the dramatic "Revolving Loft", a 24-room, tri-level exclusive building that slowly revolves to reveal a constantly changing panorama. This stunning building is the world’s first and only building which turns a full 360 degrees on its foundation to surprise guests with a different view of Antalya at different times of the day.

ONE by The Five - Paris, France

What's unique: One-suite hotel in Paris, specifically designed for the ultimate romantic weekend

One by the Five is a luxurious single-suite hotel which has achieved the perfect alliance between the coziness of a boutique hotel atmosphere, advanced technology, and cutting-edge design. Founded by Five Hotel in Paris.

Abbaye de la Bussière - Côte d'Or, France

What's unique: Centuries-old monastery complex transformed into a luxury hotel

Founded in 1131 by an Englishman, Stephen Harding, third Abbot of Cîteaux, the Abbaye’s origins are deeply rooted in the Cistercian Order’s long tradition of humility, peace and hospitality. Set in 15 acres of beautiful parkland, the old buildings have been transformed into a luxurious country house hotel (under Relais & Châteaux association).

Euromast - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

What's unique: 2 luxury suites on top of Euromast Tower, 100 meters above ground

Book the Euromast for a night and youll feel like playing the leading role in a Hollywood movie: A bottle of champagne is waiting for you and till 1 oclock in the evening you can order room service, the view of Rotterdam is breathtaking and inside youll experience the charm and romance of the sixties.

The Windmill - North Yorkshire, UK

What's unique: Hotel in a converted centuries-old windmill

The site has had a windmill for around 400 years and the present structure dates from 1794 when Thomas Robinson was given the authority to build a new mill. The mill stopped grinding corn in 1927 and had been abandoned for a while. Saved from a developer who wanted to knock it down for a block of flats in 1985, it was renovated and turned into a hotel.

The Cave House at Beckham Creek Cave - Arkansas, USA

What's unique: Luxury accommodation built inside a cave

Set on the 530 acre estate, the Cave House was built with the philosophy that the ongoing preservation of natural beauty is paramount. The cave's natural ambiance is complimented by beautiful workmanship, which lends a casual elegance to the interior. Totally secluded, the Cave House delivers a comfortable and relaxing vacation. You can arrive via curvy country lanes, or if you prefer, by helicopter.

Quinta Real Zacateras - Zacateras, Mexico

What's unique: Hotel built into the grandstand of former San Pedro bullfighting ring

Quinta Real Zacatecas is built into the grandstand of the restored San Pedro bullfighting ring, which was built in the 19th century and witnessed its last corrida in 1975. So ingeniously does this unique hotel preserve the character and beauty of the original structure that the restoration project received the International Architectural Award.

Verana - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

What's unique: Secluded and so close to nature unlike most resorts in Puerto Vallarta

VERANA has just 9 guesthouses that dot the 5-acre property, lush with tropical plantings and fruit trees. All the guesthouses are unique in concept and feel. As Architectural Digest's Kathryn Harris said, "The bungalows are part of an ongoing play between inside and out, past and present, privacy and community, nature and manmade."

Iglu-Dorf Igloo Villages - 5 Locations in Switzerland

What's unique: Romantic accommodation for couples in an Igloo

Every village is equipped with a large igloo hotel lobby and bar where the evening meal of gruyere fondue and 'vin chaud' is served. The villages are open from Christmas day through to the beginning of April each year, snow conditions permitting. You can visit 5 unique Igloo Villages in Davos - Klosters, Engelberg-Titlis, Gstaad, St. Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland.

Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel) - Quebec, Canada

What's unique: A hotel entirely made from ice, redesign and open every winter season

Entirely made from Ice, Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel) contrast the frenzied thrill of the unknown with the ensuing calm and sense of well-being. Spending a night at the Hôtel de Glace gives you a break from the bustle of the outside world. Every year, the Hôtel de Glace is redesigned and rebuilt in its entirety. Opens every year from the first week of January to the 4th week of March.

Most of these accommodations are members of Unusual Hotels of the World.

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