The Most Unique Themed Hotels From Around The World

Vacations don't often revolve around a specific hotel or accommodation, but every rule has an exception. Themed hotels, for instance, make for a destination all on their own. Whether you are planning a trip specifically for the niche experience of a themed hotel or booking one simply as a bonus on an exotic vacation, there is no denying that unique digs add something special to a trip.

Everyone vacations differently, and time spent in a hotel room varies from person to person. However, most of us spend a good percentage of our trip in the hotel, even if it's just to sleep. You might as well make your time there interesting, and choosing a themed hotel can also add a whole new level of luxury to your stay.

Luxury looks different to everyone, of course. For some people it means bathing in a tub of chocolate or sleeping on a bed made of ice and to others it may involve kicking back in a Hobbit hole. Themed hotels offer a sense of adventure and opulence that can't really be recreated anywhere else. These are our picks for the best around the world. 

Jumbo Stay is, quite literally, a jumbo jet that has been converted into a European hostel with some spectacular private rooms. The cockpit of the plane has retained its mechanics even after being turned into a suite so that guests can do more than just dream about being a pilot. While sitting behind the wheel of a jumbo jet in your pajamas likely wasn't on your travel bingo card, it'll make for a killer new profile pic.

The hotel's cockpit suite isn't the only interesting room that plane enthusiasts can book either. The engines have each been turned into their own rooms as well, with their own private entrances. The rooms are small but cozy and they're perfect for singles or couples who won't be spending many waking hours in their room. Other rooms include the iconic porthole windows that make flights more bearable, but sleeping on this plane will be a breeze compared to being stuck in uncomfortable airline seats.

You won't really find a more convenient hotel when visiting Stockholm, as Jumbo Stay is located right outside of the Arlanda Airport. If you haven't had enough of being on a plane once you arrive in Sweden, this unique hostel gives travelers the most comfortable plane experience they'll likely ever have.

If you know you want to stay at a themed hotel but aren't quite sure what you're looking for, The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado has 13 floors of unique themes to choose from. Each has one themed room and a decked-out hallway to match. From a "Star Trek" themed room to one inspired by knock-knock jokes, this hotel has some pretty epic designs you can immerse yourself in for the duration of your stay.

The Curtis Hotel may feature a number of hyper-themed rooms, but horror lovers will be especially interested in their infamous 13th floor. The vast majority of hotels don't even have a 13th floor, but here the spook factor is turned up with a horror-themed hallway and special "Ghostbusters" room. You'll find tributes to classic monsters, Hitchcock, Stephen King, and more throughout the hallway.

Despite being decked out in a big way, the hotel manages to do so gracefully. The designs behind the rooms are largely tasteful. How their team managed to include both Slimer and the loud, bright red prohibition sign in the "Ghostbusters" room, for instance, and keep it chic is beyond us.

Though the name may be confusing, Hotel Not Hotel is very much fitting for this themed wonderland. A conglomeration of creativity, this hotel brings abstract thoughts into reality with wild art installations and bizarre experiences. Though you can certainly book a room for the night, they are more works of art than mere accommodation. In fact, the rooms are designed by respected artists and follow unique themes. The Vertical Swimming Pool and Cuckoo Clock rooms are two of the most niche. 

Intricate and bold designs abound throughout the property, and lounging in the common areas will give you a real eyeful as you notice more details the longer you stick around. There are rooms hidden throughout the not-hotel-not-museum, including various rooms tucked away behind bookshelves and an invisible room hidden within mirrors. There are plenty of secrets to uncover when visiting Hotel Not Hotel, from hidden images in designs to entire rooms, and there's no telling what you'll find here.

While not officially Barbie-themed, you will get major Mattel vibes from this art-centric hotel. If the pink doesn't give it away, the fully public, glass-encased hotel room that looks similar to the packaging will. There are hotels all over the world that use pink as a statement, but none that pull it off with quite as much aplomb as the Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel.

This trendy spot uses a funky, retro color palette and design to create an effortlessly timeless look. While pink is certainly a feature color, other cool shades complement the unique style. Its art deco architecture and designs fit perfectly and make the entire hotel look like a real-life vintage Barbie Dream House.

Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel is, at its core, a work of art. The hotel not only surrounds you in its brilliant design but some guests are brought into the fold and their experience made into a kind of live art installation during their stay. While most rooms still have very solid and stylish walls, the Zero Suite is encased in glass and located in the lobby. In exchange for a free night, those staying in the Zero Suite are on display for all to see. 

Although it is not the only ice hotel in the world, Norway's Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is the northernmost of its kind. Impressive ice sculptures are scattered throughout but, each year, they practically build a whole new hotel with a fresh theme and different sculptures, so every visit will result in a new experience. While the Igloo Hotel offers single and family rooms that are as basic as a room made of snow and ice can be, the suites are a completely different story. 

Artists carve designs above the ice beds and throughout the suite to make it feel extra cozy. Yes, each room has a bed made of ice, but the reindeer hides covering them will help soften for sleep. If snoozing surrounded by fancy blocks of ice doesn't sound like the epitome of comfort to you, you actually don't need to stay the night in the Igloo to see the fantastic sculptures and ice carvings. You're able to visit during the day and tour the hotel to learn how the structure is crafted. You're welcome to visit the ice bar during its opening hours too, and can even get married in the hotel's chapel. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is only open for a few months out of the year, though, so plan your travels here carefully!

Hardcore bibliophiles will revel in the 25Hours Hotel in Florence, as it's themed after Dante's "Divine Comedy." 25Hours has hotels in interesting cities all over the world, and each one brings a whole new meaning to the word "cool." When it comes to the Florence branch, though, Dante's "Inferno" brings the heat in the form of hell-themed rooms. Don't worry, they left the pain and misery out when designing these hellish accommodations.

If for some reason you're not jumping for joy at the opportunity to stay in one of the nine circles of Hell, the hotel offers some Heaven-themed rooms as well. Guests can choose from light-filled rooms and those with dark and decadent red furnishings when booking, each theme coming in a few different sizes. And, for travelers wishing to stick around for a while, the largest room could quite literally be Heaven. 

It includes its own private entrance, pool, and terrace along with a pizza oven and barbecue. There are likely other references to Dante's work scattered throughout the hotel, with at least one common area having allusions to his work's last section, "Paradiso." Book lovers will surely enjoy finding meaning in the design and other travelers will revel in the interesting sights to be had here.