A top choice for any bratwurst fans out there, the BB&BB Bratwursthotel is dedicated to the German sausage we all love – the bratwurst. Think carefully designed sausage-patterned wallpapers, bratwurst-shaped soap bars and even bratwurst cushions to make a good night's sleep so much better.
Step back in time and enjoy the luxuries of Ancient Rome at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Lavish marble interiors, statues and fountains are all reminiscent of the great empire, while unique spa experiences, like a Roman bath hydrotherapy circuit, offer a glimpse into what could've been the lives of the upper-class Romans.
Cristiano Ronaldo is often considered among the world's best footballers but who knew he's also given the hotel industry a go? Pestana CR7 is a hotel entirely dedicated to Ronaldo in his hometown of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira. As you might have guessed, this hotel is all about the football star so expect to see lots of his shirts, boots and pictures. Don't say we didn't warn you...
You're a wizard, Harry! Or at least you can pretend to be one at The Georgian House Hotel in London. Book a stay in an enchanted chamber or a family-friendly wizard chamber and be transported to one of the dormitories in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For the full magical experience, the hotel hosts wizard-themed afternoon teas and potion-making classes on weekends.
Giraffe Manor, located just outside of Nairobi in Kenya, is a chance to share a meal with a herd of Rothschild's giraffes – one of the most endangered giraffe species. The stately home itself is a perfect example of laid-back luxury with clever little giraffe-themed accessories throughout. When you're not busy making friends with the stunning animals, the hotel does a lot to educate its visitors about animal conservation and offers guided sanctuary walks.
The world's only Beatles-inspired hotel, Hard Days Night Hotel is all about the Fab Four. Located in their hometown of Liverpool, the hotel itself is named after one of the most popular Beatles songs and is housed in a stunning Grade II-listed building dating back to 1884. All rooms are individually designed and feature plenty of Beatles memorabilia as well as specially commissioned artwork.
Keen to spend a night behind bars? All is made possible at Hostel Celica in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. Here, 20 former prison cells have been converted into hotel rooms for a unique, if not a comfortable, night's sleep. All cells have very basic sleeping arrangements and still feature the old cell bars in front of the doors.
Another excellent choice for football fans (maybe not for Manchester City supporters, though), Hotel Football is located directly opposite one of the most storied football grounds in Europe – Old Trafford, home of Manchester United. The hotel is, obviously, football-themed and all the rooms feature memorabilia, quotes and pictures of some of the most famous Man United stars, while some rooms overlook the stadium itself.
A seemingly standard hotel, some guests staying at the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku in Tokyo might be very surprised to open up the curtains in the morning only to see one of Godzilla's eyes staring back at them. A few rooms within this 4-star hotel are dedicated to Japan's most famous monster, so guests can expect to see a full-size Godzilla's foot smashing through the wall, hidden art revealed by a black light and plenty of Godzilla posters.
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Set in a former Boeing 747 jumbo jet, STF Jumbo Stay Stockholm is certainly one of a kind. For the ultimate plane experience, book the cockpit suite and enjoy a restful night's sleep among the dials, levers and control wheels. Travelling alone or looking to shut the world out? There are four single cabins inside the former jet turbines too.
One small step for a man, one giant leap for you to get to your bed in this spacious moon-themed executive suite at the Kameha Grand Zürich. The floors and ceilings are made to look like the surface of the moon, while the furniture and decor resembles that of a spaceship. It's all finished with paintings of astronauts and lamps that resemble the engines on a spaceship. In fact, it looks like you're stepping into a set for Gravity or Interstellar.
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Everything is awesome at Hotel LEGOLAND – a family-friendly hotel all about LEGO. Part of the LEGOLAND Billund Resort theme park, all the rooms feature LEGO-themed decor, furniture and even play tables with LEGO bricks. Take your pick between a treasure room, a pirate room, an adventure room and more. Just watch out for those rogue LEGO bricks on the floor in the middle of the night...
Complete with its very own sphinx, obelisk and statues of pharaohs, Luxor in Las Vegas is like stepping right into Ancient Egypt. You'll find the rooms all around the perimeter of an imposing 30-storey pyramid while the hotel's casino is housed in a giant temple within the pyramid. It's perfect for any budding Egyptologist.
A chic 1950s-themed hotel that pays homage to film star Marilyn Monroe, the Platine Hotel in Paris blends modern amenities with retro decor throughout. The Prestige double room is filled with pictures of Marilyn, as well as polka dot patterns and an eye-catching black, white and red colour scheme.
Follow the yellow brick road straight to your bed at The Roxbury and find out whether sleep is any better in the Wizard of Oz's Emerald City. All the rooms at this eccentric hotel are themed – they include the inside of the Genie's lamp from Aladdin and a Breakfast at Tiffany's suite with sparkling chandeliers and the iconic Tiffany Blue-coloured decor throughout.
If you've never had the chance to visit the famed Italian merchant city, don't worry because Las Vegas has produced a copy of the city's top attractions at The Venetian. You'll find everything from the Doge's Palace and the iconic gondolas floating through the canals, to a version of the Rialto Bridge and even St Mark's Campanile. Inside, opulent corridors are decorated with marble columns and Renaissance-inspired ceiling frescoes. No need to make that trip to Venice after all, then.
Located in the Harland & Wolff headquarters at the centre of the largest shipyard in the world, the Titanic Hotel Belfast is steeped in nautical history. The magnificent Victorian Drawing Office Two, where Titanic and other White Star Line ships were designed, has been transformed into a beautiful bar and dining area, while many of the rooms feature artefacts relating to the maritime heritage of the building. The hotel also offers historical tours, which are free for overnight guests.
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A petrolhead's dream, the V8 HOTEL just outside of Stuttgart is an ode to the motoring industry. Named after the revolutionary eight-cylinder engine, the hotel's rooms are individually designed with plenty of car industry-related memorabilia and even car-shaped beds. Both the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums are in striking distance and tours can be arranged in the nearby Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen factory too.
To live the ultimate Northern Lights dream, book a stay at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Lapland, Finland. Hidden deep in a snow-clad forest, the glass igloos and traditional wooden chalets offer unparalleled views, perfect for observing the light show in the sky. Some igloos even have a private sauna in the bathroom for you to make the most of your Arctic adventure.
Lavishly decorated, Baroque-inspired The Witchery by the Castle is located just steps from medieval Edinburgh Castle in Scotland's magnificent capital. Hidden away in the historic buildings of Castlehill, the hotel's nine suites are all individually and originally decorated with a common theme of glamorous Gothic drama.
If you're into wine, the owners of Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine in Spain share your passion. Located in a restored 12th-century monastery and surrounded by beautiful vineyards, the hotel is all about wine. With guided tastings, winery and estate tours, vino-themed spa experiences and oenological immersion journeys that explore the life cycle of the hotel's signature tipples, there are worse places to sleep off a fuzzy head.
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Fall down the rabbit hole where an afternoon tea with The Mad Hatter awaits at this Alice in Wonderland-themed hotel. The Wonderland House in Brighton, England is all about the Lewis Carroll novel and features rooms dedicated to The Queen of Hearts, the infamous flamingos and Alice herself.
Get ready to yee-haw at the Hotel Gold River in Spain as you step into the world of the Wild West. Part of the PortAventura theme park near Barcelona, Gold River is designed to mimic a frontier town. Take a stroll down Main Street and you'll spot a city hall filled with restaurants, an abandoned steam train and a classic Western saloon, ready to provide evening entertainment.
Located in Abu Dhabi, the world's first Warner Bros. hotel welcomes its guests with film and TV props, themed artworks and other memorabilia, but that's not all, folks! You may even be greeted at the Sidekicks restaurant by much-loved characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. The hotel is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton and is set on Yas Island next to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park.
Hewn from bricks made of salt and kitted out with salt furniture, Hotel Palacio de Sal seamlessly connects to the landscapes of the world-famous Uyuni salt flats, on whose shores it proudly stands. It’s the first hotel of its kind, where domed salt ceilings and sculptures by Bolivian artists give way to ruby-red beds (thankfully, not made of salt). In the restaurant you can sample local dishes seasoned with the region's signature mineral, while the toiletries in your room are also fortified with Bolivian salt.
Taking its lead from the iconic sounds and stars of Music City, the Graduate Nashville is a love letter to vintage Americana. With rooms clad in clashing pink patterns, retro furniture and paintings of musical royalty, plus a Dolly Parton-dedicated rooftop hangout, this hotel definitely isn't your usual accommodation offering. Make sure you spend an evening in the on-site Cross-Eyed Critters karaoke bar, where you're invited to belt out your favourite ballads – with accompaniment from an animatronic back-up band.
Inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, the Florence outpost of 25hours brings together spaces that play on the themes of Paradiso and Inferno. From the calming courtyard garden to the tempting negroni bar, each part of the hotel presents a choice between listening to the angel on your shoulder, or the devil. But regardless of whether you prefer the hotel's divinely whitewashed rooms of heaven or its feverishly crimson boudoirs of hell, you'll still be in for a dreamy sleep.