16. Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho
There’s dog owners, dog enthusiasts – and then there’s those with an outright obsession. For these travelers, a quaint corner of Idaho can serve as a true site of pilgrimage. Behold, rising up out of the countryside is an enormous hotel, carved out of wood in the shape of a beagle.
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Here, sleeping in a doghouse is not a punishment, but a way to pamper yourself. And if this coolest hotel offers up a spectacle from the outside, just wait until you climb on in. The couple that maintains the place has made carvings of no less than sixty different dog breeds.
17. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland
If you find yourself in the land of the ice and snow, 150 miles above the Arctic Circle, where reindeer reign supreme, you couldn’t possibly get more groovy accommodations than the Hotel Kakslauttanen. In the harsh winter wonderland of Lapland, in the far north of Finland, this lodging offers an experience like no other.
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The weather outside might be frightful, but the view is unforgettable. As the northern lights dance in brilliant shades of green above your head, you can relax inside the hotel igloos, made from thermal glass that keeps you heated. As far as experiences go, this is definitely among the coolest hotels out there.
18. Giraffe Manor, Kenya
If you’re looking for one of the coolest hotel experiences around, look no further than this awesome attraction, which offers you something you simply can’t find anywhere else. As the name implies, you’ll be sharing your time with the locals of this Nairobi suburb – an endangered herd of Rothschild’s giraffes.
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There’s a reason so many of the celebrity elite keep flocking back to this incredible mansion. Not only can the giraffes be readily found chilling outside around the lodge, but they are all too happy to poke that long neck right through the window and enjoy your breakfast with you.
19. Fairy Chimney Inn, Turkey
The Cappadocia region of Turkey is famed for what is called fairy chimneys. These are thin towers of rock that jut up bizarrely out of the arid plains. For millennia, civilizations have set up shop inside these ready-made homes, including Christians secretly practicing their religion and hiding from Roman persecution.
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Inside the village of Göreme, several of these ancient structures have been upgraded to accommodate modern guests. Vast history and the wonders of nature make this one of the coolest hotels you could stay in. Here, you are surrounded by ruins that you could explore for days, before steaming in a Turkish bath.
20. Big Idaho Potato Hotel, Idaho
Potatoes are such a versatile vegetable. You can boil them, fry them, mash them, bake them, curry them, and so much more. But have you ever considered that one of the coolest hotels out there offers you the opportunity to stay inside one? You’ll have to travel to that famous potato provider, the great state of Idaho.
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Originally built to act as a giant centerpiece for a celebration of the Idaho Potato Commission (of course there’s such a thing!), this 28-foot long super spud was turned into its very own Airbnb. Everything inside has been painted bright and cheery white, and it even has its own wood-burning fireplace.
