Hotel inspiration: Unique hotels you must visit

Surrounded by the winter wonderland that is Lappish nature, you’ll struggle not to daydream of the endless experiences associated with the Arctic Circle. Sip on a hot chocolate and appreciate the views over the treetops in a unique combination of Lappish heritage, local tradition and modern Scandinavian design in the Arctic Treehouse Hotel.

Amidst the stunning La Rioja wine region stands a masterpiece created by Guggenheim Museum’s architect, Frank Gehry. Unveiled in 2006, Hotel Marqués de Riscal is a highly sought after contemporary, luxury retreat boasting remarkable views from each room through the art that is the building – an architectural gem.

As the winter reaches the Torne River the Icehotel is born again. Founded in 1989, in the Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi, this unique and natural hotel is brought to life by an array of artists from all around the globe. Made entirely of ice and snow, you can spend the chilly nights within the masterpiece, or warm up in their nearby chalets year-round.

Admire the Arctic Circle’s remarkable northern lights from the comfort of your own private glass igloo, warm up in the rugged log chalets, or spend the night in an unforgettable snow igloo at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Located a stone’s throw away from Finland’s largest national park, the resort’s surrounding environment is one of the purest in the world.

Satisfy your senses with an escape to the Mendoza countryside, one of the largest wine regions in Latin America and stay above the vineyards of the boutique hotel, Entre Cielos. Make the most of this enchanting environment by sipping on the wine crafted from the grapevines below while relaxing in the Loft Suite’s Jacuzzi.

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and head to the bushland of the Blue Mountains, an Australia’s world heritage area. The Love Cabins offer private accommodation for you to relax in and enjoy the peaceful surrounds. As the day comes to an end, whether you choose to stay in a cave, cabin or tree house, you will be blessed with a natural phenomenon as the light plays across the valley. What more could you want?

Within the native forest of Southern Chile’s Huilo-Huilo UNESCO biosphere reserve, lays a rope-bridge that will lead you to a fairytale-like volcano-shaped eco-lodge, known as Montaña Mágica, which translates to ‘Magic Mountain’. At the peak of this charming lodge, the volcano ‘erupts’ into a stunning waterfall, each and every day, reminding you of the magic that is Mother Nature.

Lying at an altitude of 1200m on Appenzellerland’s Göbsi summit, the Null Stern Hotel brings a whole new meaning to sleeping under the stars. With a lack of walls and roof, the presidential suite encourages you to immerse yourself in the surroundings of Switzerland’s beautiful Alpstein Mountains. A night’s stay includes a personal butler and breakfast in bed.

Wake up to an impressive sunrise over the Sacred Valley of Cuzco in a Skylodge Adventure Suite. Whether you choose to zip line hike or climb via ferrata to get to your own transparent luxury capsule atop a mountain, this is a truly magical way to experience Peru in a new light.

Floating under the Milky Way and surrounded by the crystal clear waters above a reef near Pemba Island, The Underwater Room will take you on an unforgettable journey through the night. As you watch the sunset from the roof, make your way below the deck to discover an abundance of marine life swimming lazily by in the structure’s blue light.

High up in the trees of the Peruvian Amazon sits the all-inclusive Treehouse Lodge, introducing you to an abundance of wildlife in its natural habitat. As the morning light hits the canopy you will spot monkeys travelling from tree to tree, sloths waking up for their morning snack and native cats swimming in the river just outside the lodge.