The Holiday Inn has nothing on a real-life hamster cage -- or a bed and breakfast in the belly of a beagle.
Hotels can be much more than just a bed to sleep in on your next vacation. Truly unique accommodations can make a stay thrilling, turning a night away from home into a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Here are 12 of the the strangest, but also totally cool, hotels around the world.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland
Just north of the Arctic Circle, the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is one the cleanest, purest and most secluded places on Earth.
You can choose to stay in a snow igloo, a log cabin or a glass igloo, and maybe even drift off to the magical glow of the Northern Lights.
There are activities up in the Arctic wilderness in both winter and summer; including a husky safari, reindeer safari, a snowmobile ride, horseback ride and skiing.
The Hotel Crypt, U.S.
St. Patrick's Church in Lewiston, Maine, will give you an unforgettably spooky night's sleep. Monsignor Thomas Wallace helped build this church and was its priest until his death in 1907, when he was buried in a crypt underneath the chapel.
The church has been transformed into a boutique hotel, and Wallace's body now rests in Mt. Hope Cemetery -- but who knows what ghosts linger in the chamber. You can't actually sleep in the crypt, it's just an additional activity that can be booked when you book a room in the Inn at the Angora.
Dog Bark Park Inn, U.S.
The Dog Bark Park Inn in Cottonwood, Idaho, is a full-service bed and breakfast, outfitted to sleep four guests, and of course their furry friends.
There are actually two giant beagles that make up the bed and breakfast; husband and wife owners Dennis and and Frances carved and built Sweet Willy and Toby themselves.
They have also carved wood dog sculptures of more than 60 different breeds.
The Strawberry Roan Horsebox, United Kingdom
Don't worry, there's no hay or manure in this horse trailer, and certainly no hoofed inhabitants.
Parked in the secluded, rural marshland near Kent, England, The Strawberry Roan Horsebox is part of Waypost Farm Glamping.
The horsebox is complete with a king-sized bed, a wood burner and a private bathroom in the accompanying pony trailer. Guests also receive homemade baked goods from the owners during stays.
Kokopelli's Cave Bed and Breakfast, U.S.
Built into vertical sandstone cliffs in New Mexico, Kokopelli's Cave sits 70 feet below the surface. The cave was originally constructed as an office for owner and geologist, Bruce Black.
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Guests stay in a 17,000-square-foot space, including a master bedroom, living area, dining area, full kitchen and a bathroom with a waterfall shower and Jacuzzi tub. There's an impeccable view of the La Plata river valley from one of the porches.
Tree Hotel, Sweden
Modern and creative architecture in the untouched woods of Sweden, the Treehotel is made up of five rooms suspended above the ground.
Each room has a unique and environmentally sustainable design, and rooms include the "UFO" and the "Bird's Nest." The treerooms have their own bathrooms, and there's a sauna available to guests as well.
Crazy House, Vietnam
There could not be a name more fitting for this hotel. Crazy House is an exploration in surrealist architecture that also blends in fluidly with the wooded landscape.
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Stairs carved out of tree trunks and free-form shaped furniture, doorways, and windows and Gaudi-like drooping exteriors make Crazy House a popular tourist attraction. Each room is themed after a different animal, including a tiger, a kangaroo and a termite.
If you can't make it to Vietnam, you can take a virtual tour of this piece of living art on their website.
Spitbank Fort, United Kingdom
It doesn't get more private than a small island in the middle of the ocean. Spitbank Fort was originally built to protect Portsmouth harbor from attack from Napoleon III, but is now a luxury hotel and party venue.
Enjoy an outdoor hot tub, sundeck, gaming rooms, rum tastings and dining while you stay at the fort.
Panda Inn, China
With 32 distinct panda-themed rooms, the Panda Inn is a dreamworld for panda enthusiasts. Staff is dressed in (slightly-terrifying) panda suits ready to greet you and bring you to your room.
There is a Titantic themed room, portraying Jack and Rose as pandas, and a Sailor Moon themed room. Because why not.
V8 Hotel, Germany
The V8 Hotel and Motorworld Region Stuttgart is an automotive dream. Built into a converted aircraft hanger, Motorworld is a museum/showroom/dealership/garage and of course, a hotel.
Each room in the hotel is decked out in car-related decoration. Most rooms have beds built into the body of a vintage car, and there's even a car wash themed room. You can see and even buy classic cars from around the world in the showroom.
Attrap' Réves, Bubble Hotel, France
The Bubble Hotel immerses guests in nature without leaving the comforts of air conditioning and private bathrooms. Each transparent bubble sphere is secluded by trees and bushes, allowing guests some privacy.
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The bubbles were designed with entirely recyclable materials and are extremely low-impact on the environment.
The Villa Hamster, France
A true architectural experiment, The Villa Hamster is a human-scaled hamster cage. The focus of the room is a giant working hamster wheel that can also be transformed into a table or couch.
The bed is inside a cage and is suspended over a pile of wood shavings, like a real hamster cage. There is also a tunnel-like staircase that descends into the living room, and water is only dispensed by pressing a foot pedal.