World's Strangest Hotel Rooms

Jules Undersea Lodge

For divers who just can't get enough of being underwater, we have the hotel for you! At the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, FL - a genuine underwater research facility - you can spend the entire night underwater, including gourmet dinners and breakfasts. You can spend multiple nights underwater without having to surface. And if you're not certified yet, don't worry; you can get PADI or NAUI certified by taking their Habitat Specialty Program. Overnight stays are $475.

ICEHOTEL

Born each year out of the Torne River in Sweden, the ICEHOTEL has, over the past twenty years, grown to be the largest hotel constructed of snow and ice, reaching about 5,500 square meters. All of the suites and artwork are constructed new each year by a team of award-winning artists and designers. The hotel features an icebar, ice church, and overnight stays in sub-zero temperatures (made comfortable by plenty of furs and blankets, don't worry!) Despite the freezing temperatures, you can feel all warm & fuzzy about staying at the ICEHOTEL as the entire resort aims to be CO2 negative by the year 2015. And if nights spent imitating an icicle don't appeal to you, you can also enjoy the resort in the summer - the sun doesn't set for 100 days so you'll have the opportunity to pack the activities and adventures in!

Madonna Inn

At the world famous Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA, you'll have the choice of 100 unique hotel rooms, each with its own special theme, such as Caveman, Antique Cars, Old Mexico, and Safari. Room rates range from $179 to $449. In addition to the unique rooms, the lodge features a well-reputed steakhouse, spa, and conference facilities.

Propeller Island Hotel

Born out of the artistic vision of a local musician, the Propeller Island/City Lodge hotel features 31 of the most bizarre, disturbing, and inspiring hotel rooms you will ever see. From the Upside-Down room, with the furniture on the ceiling, to the Coffin Room (yes, you sleep in coffins), each room in this hotel is unlike any other in the world. Most of the rooms are affordable, ranging from 69-115 euros or less per night, with the exception of the awe-inspiring "Two Lions" room, reminiscent of a circus and burlesque show all at once, which costs 190 euros per night. Other options include the Jail Cell room (actually quite comfortable and inviting) and the Kaleidescope room, with walls covered in mirrors.

Hotel Fox

Inspired by the worlds of graphic design, urban art, and illustration, the Hotel Fox is one of the most creative hotels in the world. Each room is designed by a different modern artist or design firm, with themes ranging from the minimalist to the most extravagant. My personal favorite is room 121, "Sleep Seasons" by Rinzen (Brisbane, Australia design collective) which was "inspired by the desire to hibernate" - its surely one of the comfiest, funkiest camping experiences in the world. All the rooms are tech-savvy as well, with high speed internet, flat screen TVs synced to computers, specialized gift bags in the minibar, and iPods for rent.

Giraffe Manor

Located just outside Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is not only an elegant hotel with some of the city's finest dining, its also home to its own herd of Rothschild giraffes, who enjoy the 140 acres of indigenous forest, but spend a lot of their time playing with the guests of the hotel and the accompanying giraffe learning center. There are only 6 bedrooms in the hotel, ensuring you won't be swarmed by other guests should a giraffe choose to poke its head in for breakfast. Each room is $360/night. Recent guests include Keira Knightley and Mick Jagger.

Das Park Hotel

Potentially the world's most minimalist hotel, Das Park Hotel in Ottensheim, Austria is nothing more than three concrete drainage pipes, each just long enough to fit a double bed. Holes in the roof become pseudo skylights and the pipes are fitted with electronically locking doors.

Harbour Crane

Suspended 60 feet above Harlingen's harbor, the Harbour Crane offers some of the most amazing panoramic views you'll ever see. The crane is adapted to sleep just two people and runs at about 400 euros per night, except certain holidays which cost significantly more. You even have complete control over your view as you can rotate the entire sixty-five thousand kilo 360 degrees at your command.

Dog Bark Park Inn B&B

It's by far the coziest B&B inside a giant beagle in the world! Not that there's much competition for that...but the Dog Bark Park Inn certainly is special. Guests enter through a private second-story patio and are invited to take a one-day personal enlightenment class at the neighboring Lewis Clark State College in such topics as grant writing, soap making, photography, and breadmaking. The folks behind the inn are actually professional woodcarvers, specializing exclusively in dog carvings. It's a steal at just $92 per night for double occupancy with breakfast included!

Marmara Antalya Hotel

The Marmara Antalya Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Turkey and features not only a high-rise building of swanky, beach-inspired rooms, but also a unique 15-floor "revolving loft" featuring 24 luxury rooms in a slowly revolving cylinder which changes the view constantly from mountains to the Mediterranean shores and the resorts expansive grounds. The resort's restaurants are top-notch, serving local and organic ingredients. And should you need a nice relaxing massage, simply stop by the resort's wellness center.

Wagon Stays

Wagon Stays in Christchurch, New Zealand is a new hotel concept where history meets luxury. Each wagon is designed to comfortably house two guests and discreetly maintains all the modern comforts of a luxury hotel. The wagons are set up on a picturesque plateau, affording you views of the idyllic farms below, and are constructed of eco-friendly materials.