Unique Hotel Experiences To Discover In 2023

Article written by Nicole Edenedo, Senior Editor, Travel Weekly

KAKSLAUTTANEN’S ARCTIC RESORT

Grab that special someone and get ready to snuggle up under the Northern Lights at one of Finland’s most iconic hotels. At Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finland’s Lapland region, travelers can book one of the famous Glass Igloos. The two-person igloos include a toilet and the option of an extra bed, perfect for couples on a romantic getaway or friends on an arctic adventure.

There are also four-person igloos that also include a shower. Saunas and showers are available in separate buildings for guests who book two-person igloos. Glass igloos are available to book throughout the Northern Lights season, which runs from late August through April. Glass igloos for two start at €532 per night.

TREE HAUS AT THE GREEN O

Live out your childhood dreams like a grown-up by spending a few nights inside a tree house for your next weekend getaway. At The Green O, a luxury adults-only all-inclusive resort located in Greenough, Montana, guests can stay in one of the four Tree Haus lodges on the property. Elevated about 23 feet above ground, the ultra-modern Tree Haus lodges feature sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, glass-encased spiral staircases that lead up to the main living area where a state-of-the-art kitchen, a fireplace, as well as an outdoor deck with a hot tub await you. Another spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom on the upper level, which has a double vanity, a shower and a large soaking tub.

Nightly rates vary depending on the season but in the winter, couples can book a Tree Haus for $1,940 per night, or up to $3,040 per night in the summer.

MEMORIES AICHA LUXURY CAMP

Probably the hottest way to go glamping is to head to this desert camp retreat in Jordan. Even if you’ve never heard of Memories Aicha Luxury Camp, the sprawling desert glamping property sure does live up to its name as travelers have over 50 tented properties to choose from during their stay. Located in the heart of the Wadi Rum desert, the glass-domed, 340-square foot Panoramic tents can accommodate up to two people.

They feature en-suite bathrooms and showers, air conditioning, Dead Sea products, hot showers and kingsize beds. The glass domes make for the perfect way to spend evenings stargazing or taking in the stunning views of the rugged mountains of the Arabian desert.

Nightly rates start at €420.91.

WHITE DESERT

Speaking of the desert, let’s turn the temperature way down and head to Antarctica for a different kind of glamping experience. Enter White Desert, an ultra-luxury camp resort and adventure experience designed to take you to the “real Antarctica.” Guests can choose from three different sites to stay in — the polar pods of Whichway, the laidback sleeping tents of Wolf ’s Fang or the space-age pods of the Echo campsite, the newest addition to White Desert’s portfolio.

All three sites feature a communal lounge and come with their own types of adventures that travelers can do to unleash the explorer within, from hikes through ice caves, to abseiling rugged cliff sides, to arctic safaris. Rates for a week-long visit can cost anywhere between $14,500 to $104,000 per person, depending on the type of voyage and campsite you choose.

BIG IDAHO POTATO HOTEL

Ever wanted to spend the night inside a six-ton potato in South Boise, Idaho? It’s the hotel experience you’ve likely never thought of but suddenly have the urge to try — and the Big Idaho Potato Hotel is budding with endless possibilities for a memorable hotel experience.

The 28-foot long, 12-foot wide and 11.5-foot tall potato is the only potato hotel in the world, offering up to two adventurous travelers a stylish getaway for about $207 a night. The potato hotel comes with air conditioning, a fully fenced-in private backyard and an electric indoor fireplace. A full, spa-like bathroom is located in a separate silo on the property.