Who wouldn't want to book a hotel bed in a hot air balloon or a bouncy castle? Even if those options don't exist yet, anyone itching to try out something more adventurous than a common or garden hostelry is well accommodated in one of a new breed of themed hotels. HolidayCheck, one of Europe's major hotel review platforms, is happy to present eight distinguished establishments:
Crane Hotel (Holland)
Hafenkran Hotel in Harlingen, Holland hoists the holiday expectations of its guests to surprising heights. The driver's cabin in this decommissioned crane is operational, allowing the guest to determine precisely his or her own ideal sea-view. HolidayCheck user Chris enthuses, 'Perfect. Aesthetically pleasing design with fine attention to detail. You can set everything yourself (lighting
and air conditioning etc) via a console by the bed. It's really special.'
Cave Hotel (Tunisia)
Discover your inner Neanderthal at Hotel Marhala! This antidote to high-rise ostentation is located in caves below ground. 'Those looking for an authentic adventure (in the positive sense) are well catered for here,' reports HolidayCheck user Frank-Michael
Jail Hotel (Switzerland)
Experience adventures, thrills and excitement all at once when you sleep 'behind bars' at the converted prison hotel 'Löwengraben' in Luzern. The place has been a hotel since 1998. Stripy jim-jams compliment the jailbird look. 'If you're looking for a reasonably priced room in central Luzern, coupled with a novel hotel experience, this is a good place to try', according to HolidayCheck user Mark.
Plane Hotel (Sweden)
Everyone knows you can't get a decent night's sleep on an aeroplane. Things are different at the Jumbo Hotel in Stockholm. This old Boeing 747-200 is roomy and comfortable and guests can even indulge their flights of fancy in the cockpit suite.
Tree House Hotel (Germany)
Pining for your childhood roots? Book in at the tree house Hotel Solling and see how the hotel sector is branching out to cover every possible novelty niche. This place is not only a great choice for kids, it's also a treat for budding adventurers of all ages. Nobody leaves here without a smile on their face!
Igloo Hotel (Switzerland)
Live like an Eskimo in Trübsee Igloo Village in Engelberg. Guests can even build their own igloos. HolidayChecker user Daniela enthuses: 'Everything here, from the chairs to the beds, is made of ice - right down to the tiniest details! It's brilliantly done.'
Underwater Hotel (USA)
In the spirit of Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', the Jules Undersea Lodge is built on the seabed 40 feet below the surface. Big windows give guests the chance to appreciate the submarine panorama to the full. There is no direct access to the world above so you have to check in and out with the assistance of a diving suit. Similar hotels are planned for Fiji and Dubai.
If these are a bit too exciting for you, never mind. Just head on over to www.holidaycheck.co.uk to look at and book thousands of hotels worldwide.
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