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15 Gimmick Hotels That Don't Give a Rip About TripAdvisor

It's check-in time.

By Carly Tennes

Published 6 months ago in Wow

Are you tired of the same old Airbnbs? Do you not enjoy your stay at even the most high-end hotels? Is your back not suited to yet another night on your long-distance pal's couch? If so, these niche hotels might be for you. 


From a Beagle-themed bed and breakfast to luxury treehouses, here are 15 gimmick hotels that don't give a rip about TripAdvisor. 

  • 1

    A Hotel Made Of Ice

    If the cold never bothered you anyway, Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden may be the perfect spot for your next trip. The world’s first ice hotel, this locale has to be rebuilt each year, allowing for artists like Maurizio Perron to design their new digs.

    A Hotel Made Of Ice

  • 2

    Salty Stays


    Instead of tapping bricks, concrete, or even ice as its medium of choice, Palacio de Sal in Uyuni, Bolivia is constructed entirely of salt blocks. Built on the edge of the world’s largest salt flat, there is a rule against licking the walls. 


     Salty Stays


  • 3

    Silo Sleeps

    Though silos may most often be tasked with housing grain, at SiloStay in Little River, New Zealand, these converted metal bins are tasked with housing guests. Each eco-friendly silo suite comes complete with a kitchen, a balcony and a selection of high-end microwave meals.

    Silo Sleeps

  • 4

    Road Trip

    Do you really, really love cars? Enter the V8 Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany. After catching some z’s in grown-up takes on our childhood car beds, guests can embark on a guided museum tour, a visit to the sauna, or enjoy the thrills of a driving simulator.

    Road Trip

  • 5

    Turn In in a Tube

    If you’ve ever looked at a concrete sewer pipe and thought, “wow, that looks comfy!” Das Park Hotel in Linz, Austria is the hotel for you.

     Turn In in a Tube

  • 6

    Classic Camp

    Dating back to 1950s road trip culture, Wigwam Village in Holbrook, Arizona is a true Route 66 relic. This no-frills inn offers all the classic motel amenities, ranging from TVs to air conditioning.

    Classic Camp

  • 7

    On H-olé-day

    Centured around what was once a 16th century bullfighting ring, Hotel Quinta Real in Zacatecas, Mexico is as beautiful as it is historic.

    On H-olé-day

  • 8

    School Hotel Rock

    At McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland, Oregon, school is always in session. Crafted from an old elementary school, this quirky hotel pays homage to its former life, keeping a few chalkboards and desks in its rooms.

    School Hotel Rock

  • 9

    Prison Stay

    At the Liberty Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, going to prison is a good thing. This refurbished jail once housed prisoners including Malcolm X and former Boston mayor James Curley, but now, welcomes guests from all over the world.

    Prison Stay

  • 10

    High-End Tree Houses

    Treehotel in Harads, Sweden takes your childhood sleepovers in your backyard treehouse to the next level. Boasting several specialty treehouses, this unique resort has saunas, zip lining, and even moose safaris for its adventurous guests.

    High-End Tree Houses

  • 11

    Big Cats, Bigger Vacation

    Though Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs, Arkansas may be best known for its status as a big cat rescue, it also offers lodging for humans. While staying in safari-themed rooms, guests can interact with lions, leopards and more in the Ozark locale.

    Big Cats, Bigger Vacation

  • 12

    Airport All The Way

    Is visiting the airport the best part of your vacation? If so, Jumbo Stay in Stockholm, Sweden might be your dream trip. Crafted from a former jumbo jet, guests can stay the night in an outfitted cockpit and enjoy sweeping views of the nearby Stockholm Arlanda Airport. 


    Airport All The Way

  • 13

    A High-End “Earthscraper”

    If you got a little too invested in the underwater episode of “BoJack Horseman”, the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland in Shanghai, China is a must-visit. Described as an “earthscraper,” this hotel features underwater floors with views of fish.

    A High-End “Earthscraper”

  • 14

    Big Beagle

    Love dogs? The Dog Bark Park Inn in Cottonwood, Idaho has you covered. Located inside the largest beagle statue in the world, the hotel boasts dog-themed decor and a gift shop.

    Big Beagle

  • 15

    All Aboard!

    Though The Queen Mary may have passed its prime as an ocean liner, the ship has found new life on the California coast. Converted into a hotel, guests can stay in vintage staterooms aboard the retired ship.

    All Aboard!

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