In the footsteps of hobbits. Hotels Harmoniously Built into the Natural Landscape
A large modern building with panoramic windows, a landscaped garden at the entrance and a beautiful swimming pool - so millions of tourists imagine a modern hotel. But far from all of them guess that there are a number of unique landscaped hotels on the planet. They found a place in deep caves, under water, and among snow-covered forests. Some hotels completely occupy the space of miniature islands or reliably hide in the crowns of tropical trees. In terms of comfort and service, many landscaped hotels are superior to their classic opponents, others, on the contrary, offer guests a few days to forget about technical achievements of modernity. If you are bored with standard hotels and their classic rooms, in the presented review you will be able to choose the right one for your next memorable holiday.
Hotel Fasano Las Piedras, Uruguay
The unique eco-friendly Hotel Fasano Las Piedras, located on the territory of the spa town of Punta del Este, is one of the best-known and harmonious eco-friendly hotels in the world. It was built in the wonderfully beautiful area. On the Hotel Territorium there is a natural cave, as well as a medicinal water source. Only the natural materials were used in the construction of the hotel. The chic rectangular wooden cottage does not hurt the surrounding natural harmony at all. In the grotto was a hall of one of the two restaurants furnished, and the source has been converted into the beautiful basin.
Guests of the Fasano Las Piedras hotel can enjoy the full-fledged eco-recreation. At your disposal is an excellent spa salon with indoor pool. Next to the hotel there are a lot of wonderful walks. Not far from the hotel is Gorriti Island, next to which one can observe the giant whales often. Guests of the hotel can choose one of the 32 chic cottages with panoramic windows. In the interior of the cottages, the natural materials (stone, wood and scaffold) are also present.
Unlike some eco-friendly hotels, Fasano Las Piedras does not deprive its guests of the usual level of comfort. All rooms are equipped with modern technology. Another special feature of this wonderful hotel is the developed sports infrastructure. Apart from the beautiful beach, the hotel offers its clients the golf center, the riding club, the tennis courts and the field for polo games.
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Ice hotel, Sweden
In the world there are several ice hotels. The most famous of which has been for many years Ice hotel, which is located in the Swedish city Jukkasjarvi. It was the first ice hotel in the world, opened for the first time in 1991. The hotel design was developed by the famous architect Aimo Reisenen. The idea of the Eishotel proved so appealing and interesting that the hotel was rebuilt every year for more than twenty years.
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Cuevas del Tio Tobas, Spain
In Spain the supporters of the recreation in the unusual places in the hotel Suevas del Tio Tobas can descend. It is located in the beautiful old town of Guadix. The unusual location of the hotel is its main particularity. The hotel was set up in chess chambers, where the Moors lived several centuries ago, during the war between the Moors and the Christians. The Moors were the first people to appreciate the functionality of the unique caves. During the day the pleasant coolness prevails, and in the evening and at night it is always very warm and comfortable in the caves.
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Ariau Jungle Tower, Brazil
The Brazilian Hotel Ariau Jungle Tower is recommended to travelers who like the impenetrable jungle and the lush scrub. It is located in Manaus, on the banks of the river Riu-Negro. From all sides, the Amazon rainforest surrounds the unique hotel. The hotel is a complex of seven wooden towers, which are connected to each other by narrow narrow bridges. One of the main elements of the hotel infrastructure is two observation towers, the height of which is 40 meters. From its peaks opens the wonderful panorama to the extensive forests and the river.
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Hotel Guhantara, India
Tourists visiting Bangalore have an excellent opportunity to stay at the unique Hotel Guhantara. The hotel is characterized by the fact that it is carved in the caves. Guhantara looks very harmonious and has a cozy and harmonious interior. The hotel is particularly popular with those who are interested in meditation and yoga or just want to relax in the peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.
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Jules Undersea Lodge, USA
The modern hotels can be ideally placed not only in the landscape, but also under the water. On the coast of Florida is the most famous underwater hotel in the world, Jules Undersea Lodge, located in the preserved rooms of the old research station. To enter the room, the guests of the underwater hotel have to dive - the only entrance to the hotel is under the water.
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Le Grotte della Civita, Italy
In the Italian town of Matera, rich in historical sites of the world, one of the most interesting and beautiful hotels in the world - Le Grotte della Civita. The Sassi caves, carved in the rocks, are considered to be one of the main tourist attractions of the city. Once upon a time some of the locals resided in a normal house. Today a part of the old caves is assigned to the hotel.
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Huvafen Fushi Resort, Maldives
The couples who are looking for a suitable place for the wedding ceremony or the honey month can choose the magnificent island hotel Huvafen Fushi Resort. A location of this remarkable health resort is one of the islands of the Male Atolles, which the tenants can reach with the cutter or the watercraft. The hotel is located on the whole tiny snow-white island, surrounded by the azurous water of the Indian Ocean.
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Kokopelli Cave, United States
Located in Farmington, not far from the US-Mexico border, Hotel Kokopelli Cave Bed and Breakfast is one of the most original and remarkable five-star hotels in the world. Its founder and owner is former geologist Bruce Bdak. After the retirement he longed for his work and decided to build the unusual cave house. He has carved the spacious cave in the rock itself, has connected it to gas and electricity supply lines. The cave was constantly modernized by the owner. Just a few years later, it was a chic, comfortable hotel that today attracts thousands of people from all over the world.
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Desert Cave Hotel, Australia
In Australia there is the unusual underground hotel Desert Cave, which is located in the town of Coober Pedy. A total of 50 rooms are available to the tenants. 19 rooms are furnished in the caves under the earth. The incredibly cozy hotel rooms with stone walls and muted lighting are adorned with the old wooden furniture. The comforts will be pleased that every room has the excellent bathroom. The subterranean rooms with first class soundproofing are just as suitable for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Turkey
The experienced travelers who visited Cappadocia know that the ancient subterranean cities are one of the main attractions of this region. These cities and cave monasteries were built by the first Christians more than 1,000 years ago. Today, some of the strange subterranean cities have been converted into the so-called cave hotels. One of the most beautiful is called Gamirasu, which was opened in the building of the ancient Byzantine monastery.
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