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tom Jan 16th, 2000 11:38 PM

Help, anyone know of a very different hotel?
 
Hi there, <BR>i have been given the assignment of writing an article on an unusual hotel, something out of the ordinary, unique......... any suggestions? Thank you in advance : )

Emily Jan 17th, 2000 10:51 AM

Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego

vito Jan 17th, 2000 11:16 AM

Try Just Passing Through in Chicago. They offer awesome fully furnished studio and 1 bedroom units for travelers and visitors to Chicago. The apts also have kitchens with all appliances, dishes, cookware, silverware etc. Their site is at justpassingthrough.com Their prices are fantastic too.

susan Jan 17th, 2000 11:26 AM

The world's first underwater hotel is in the upper keys in Florida. If you're not claustrophobic, you might try it out. It's Jules' Undersea Lodge. Another thought is in California not to far inland from San Diego. Sorry to say I can't remember the name, but the "rooms" are high atop trees. It looked real interesting!!

KatW Jan 17th, 2000 12:03 PM

The Mandarin-Oriental Hotel in San Francisco. Many hotels have views, but most don't have views such as this hotel has . . . even from the bathroom. Rooms equipped with binoculars.

Karen Jan 17th, 2000 03:40 PM

Madonna Inn at San Luis Obispo, CA.

BG Jan 17th, 2000 03:59 PM

<BR> <BR>Ice Hotel, somewhere in Scandinavia as I recall, is rebuilt every year (as it tends to melt). It's literally an all ice hotel, and it's not cheap. I've seen it on TV and in one of the travel magazines. Do a search and you'll find it easily, I'm sure. <BR> <BR>Anderson House (?) in Winona, MN has cats at the front desk for check-out. They'll spend the night in your room if you like. <BR> <BR>

BG Jan 17th, 2000 04:05 PM

The Ice Hotel is in Jukkasjarvi Sweden just north of the Arctic Circle. Rebuilt each year from 10,000 tons of ice. Rooms are $90 a night. Temperature is -5 Celsius in the hotel. Has a sauna, bar, etc. Hosts 40 weddings a year. <BR>Pretty unique.

tom Jan 18th, 2000 12:20 AM

thank you all for your prompt responses, if anyone ever needs info on the Czech Republic just ask, thanks again, <BR> <BR>tom

angel Jan 18th, 2000 04:10 AM

Vote #2 for the Madonna Inn. See www.madonnainn.com <BR>

Jim Jan 18th, 2000 04:17 AM

I'll give a strong third to the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. Truly funky offbeat hotel!

Kat Jan 18th, 2000 09:17 AM

The Madonna Inn is so famous for being offbeat and funky that everyone knows about it.

John Jan 18th, 2000 11:01 AM

Hi, Tom, <BR>This may post twice, in which case, sorrysorry... <BR>Submarines, churches, champagne glasses, big sandwiches, ice breakers, treehouses, etc. Check out http://hotels.about.com/travel/hotels/msub4.htm

June Jan 18th, 2000 11:44 AM

Little Palm Island Reort in Little Torch Key Florida is lovley and quite unique. One must sail on a noat from the mainland to get there and the resort is on its own islan in the water. The accomodations are in thatched roof bungalows(but no slumming it here)----Bungalows come equipped with a/c, netting over beds, jacuzzis and your very own hammock to sway to while listening to the waves lap at the shore! Ahhhh! Wish I was there right now!


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