About Luxury Hotels
Unusual hotels challenge every assumption about where and how one might spend a night. These properties reimagine the concept of accommodation itself — treehouses suspended in ancient canopies, underwater suites with marine life drifting past the windows, converted lighthouses, ice hotels rebuilt each winter, or capsule rooms orbiting the edge of architectural possibility. Their appeal lies not in extravagance for its own sake, but in the way unconventional settings unlock new perspectives on rest, wonder, and the relationship between shelter and landscape.
Evaluating unusual hotels requires a distinct critical framework. We assess whether the novelty of the concept enhances or compromises the quality of sleep, whether the unusual setting is complemented by attentive service, and whether the experience justifies the often-considerable investment required. Florence Consul's reviews distinguish between gimmickry and genuine innovation — properties that use their unusual format as a catalyst for meaningful guest experiences earn recognition, while those trading solely on Instagram appeal receive more measured assessments.
This collection invites readers to expand their conception of hospitality. From bubble domes beneath star-filled skies to heritage trains converted into stationary suites, each property offers an overnight experience that transcends mere accommodation to become a story worth telling — a memory anchored not just in comfort, but in the sheer improbability of place.