The Natura Vive Skylodge Adventure Suites is a transparent sleeping capsules clinging to the side of a cliff at Sacred valley of Cusco in Peru. Installed in 2013, the capsule-style aluminum and polycarbonate suites are reached by making a vertical climb up a steel ladder embedded in the rock. To reach the sleeping pods, guests must first climb 122 meters (400… Continue reading Transparent Sleeping Capsules Hanging from Side of Mountain
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Stunning Glass Floor Reveals Underwater Wonders in Bali
Canadian-born John Hardy and his American wife, Cynthia, created the unique hideaway in the wild nature after they bought eleven antique Javanese bridal homes at the beautiful island of Bali in 2005. Located on the outskirts of Ubud, Bambu Indah hotel offers panoramic views of mountains, rice paddies and hills. You can wake up to a stunning underwater… Continue reading Stunning Glass Floor Reveals Underwater Wonders in Bali
Prahran Hotel by Techné Architects
Techné Architects have renovated the Prahran Hotel in Melbourne, Australia and transformed it from a tiny add-on back extension into a voyeuristic playground. The hotel is a substantial two story corner pub with a beautiful streamlined art deco facade, which feature nearly 40 metres of concrete pipe.
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel in Kuwait
Last night, I was invited by Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa to check out the new hotel spectacular facilities. The hotel management took us on a guided tour around the hotel wide range of room, restaurants and much, much more. The Jumeirah has all of the usual services provided by a luxury hotel with large standard rooms. It features 316 rooms and suites, 80 serviced apartments… Continue reading Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel in Kuwait
Picture of the Day: The Squaire
I took this picture during my last trip to Germany last December, the place at night gives me a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility. This spectacular glass building is called the The Squaire. It was built on top of an existing train station near Frankfurt Airport. The building has a length of 660 m, a width of 65 m, and a… Continue reading Picture of the Day: The Squaire
World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai
The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai officially opened last Wednesday as the world’s tallest hotel, verified by the Guinness Book of World Records. The $106 billion hotel is a 72 floors, 355 m (1,165 ft) twin-tower skyscraper complex, run by Marriott International. The towers each have 804 rooms (total of 1608 rooms), nine restaurants, five bars, lounges,… Continue reading World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai
Old Dutch Prison Turned Into a Luxury Hotel
Het Arresthuis was previously a place from which people desperately wanted to leave. As one of the Netherlands’ most feared prisons for almost 150 years. But following its closure and something of a makeover, people are now paying good money to spend a night at the former jail. This would be the only prison that… Continue reading Old Dutch Prison Turned Into a Luxury Hotel
See-Through Hotel Restrooms in New York
The people in the restrooms at the Boom Boom Room club on the 18th floor of the Standard Hotel, New York City may get a fantastic view, thanks to the through floor-to-ceiling windows that is also visible to people on the street. There are no signs in the bathrooms warning patrons that they can be seen from below. So,… Continue reading See-Through Hotel Restrooms in New York