Buubble Hotel

Located in a secluded area about an hour's drive from Reykjavik, the Buubble Hotel is a climate-controlled way to take in nature. In the winter, each of the hotel's five rooms offers vistas of the snow and, if you're lucky, the aurora borealis, while the summer brings views of wildlife and the midnight sun. All of the bubbles sleep two adults, with room for a child in a couple, and thanks to a noiseless ventilation system that renews the air multiple times per hour, it stays warm and dry inside, even during winter.

Smith Cabin

Set on the backside of Aspen Mountain, the Smith Cabin is a rustic getaway with unparalleled views. Thanks to its location, you get a unique perspective of the surrounding mountains and the ghost town of Ashcroft. The house itself sleeps up to nine people in three bedrooms, has an inviting, open kitchen/living area with fireplace, and extends outside onto a spacious deck. Depending on the season, there are plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and skiing nearby, and downtown Aspen is just a 35-minute drive away.

Public Hotel

After fathering the Boutique hotel in the 1980s, Studio 54 founder Ian Schrager is once again revamping the hospitality industry with Public Hotel. The Lower East Side accommodations are offering luxury to the masses with 370 rooms that only look expensive. Each room features custom-designed platform beds, floor-to-ceiling windows, and the fastest wireless internet in New York City, with loft and suite options available. The hotel also houses a Jean-Georges Vongerichten-headed restaurant, three bars — including a glass encased rooftop lounge with 360-degree views of the city, a market, and an innovative performance space hosting anything from art exhibits to intimate musical performances.

Scarp Ridge Lodge

Originally built in 1885 as a saloon and dancehall for Croatian workers, the Scarp Ridge Lodge now serves as a comfortable, all-inclusive seven-room property in Crested Butte, a well preserved, historic silver mining town. The building's facade has hardly changed in its 100+ years, but the interior has received a major upgrade with more contemporary furnishings, an indoor saltwater pool, a gourmet kitchen, a library, a cinema, a bar, and a children's playroom. Outside, you'll find plenty to do, as skiing, rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing, and hiking are all available nearby, and as with everything else at the Lodge, the attentive staff will make sure you have the proper gear and guides to make the most of your adventures.

Fordypningsrommet Fleinvaer Cabins

No shops. No people. No worries. Located in Norway's Arctic archipelago, the Fordypningsrommet Fleinvaer Cabins are a real escape from everyday life. The island is comprised of nine "houses," only four of which are meant for sleeping. A tower house serves as a site for inspiration and is joined by dedicated structures for the kitchen, studio, sauna, and bath. There's also a cave near the sauna's pier that can be slept in, and in total there's enough room for up to 12 people or way more than you should probably bring along if you're looking to take full advantage of the solitude.

Photos: Kathrine Sørgård & Fredrik Asplin / Fordypningsrommet

Il Sereno Hotel

Set along the shores of Italy's Lake Como, the Il Sereno Hotel is a modern getaway in an old world setting. Each of the hotel's 30 suites offers floor-to-ceiling windows to better take in the waterfront views, contemporary furnishings, walk-in showers, and outdoor terraces. Also on site are a full-service spa, located under original, century-old arches, a 60-foot freshwater infinity pool, a restaurant, a private beach, and a dock. Be sure to make use of the latter by arriving on one of the hotel's three custom Riva boats.

Sofia Coppola's Beach House

Overlooking the ocean in a small village in Belize, Sofia Coppola's Beach House adds a mid-century flare to the traditional tropical getaway. The Laurent Deroo-designed accommodations is a part of the Coppola family resort Turtle Inn and consists of a main house and two guest bungalows. The home steps away from the rest of the resort's Balinese style with more modern lines, while still maintaining the relaxed atmosphere of a Caribbean retreat. Features include an open-air living area, private pool, master suite, bunkroom, private butler, and oceanfront media room where you can watch your favorite Coppola family films.

Be Tulum Hotel

Located where the jungle meets the sea, Be Tulum Hotel offers beachfront accommodations on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The resort's 44 suites inherit the local atmosphere with private gardens, plunge pools, native decor, and views of the Caribbean Sea. There's no need to leave the property thanks to a handful of restaurants serving a unique range of fare including raw seafood, exotic small plates, and open fire specialties. While snorkeling, biking, and horseback riding are available, the jungle side houses a wellness spa specializing in indigenous treatments performed with herbs and plants grown on the rooftop garden.

Longitude 131°

Inspired by traditional African safari camps, Longitude 131° offers luxury accommodations just a few miles from the natural wonder of Ayers Rock. The resort has 15 tented pavilions, each equipped with a bed, desk, ensuite bathroom with shower, artworks from local Indigenous artists, and a large balcony with a day bed for under-the-stars nighttime lounging, armchairs, and a fireplace. The heart of the property is the Dune House, which houses the main restaurant and service areas, and you can also grab dinner under the stars at Table 131°. And since it'd be a shame to be so close to natural beauty and not explore it, each all-inclusive package includes a variety of guided excursions to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Photos: Longitude 131°

Setouchi Aonagi Hotel

Located in the booming Matsuyama region of Japan, the Setouchi Aonagi Hotel is often notable for what it lacks. Designed by Tadao Ando, the property was formerly an art museum, but now holds a total of seven guestrooms, each offering a minimalist vibe that's seen the removal of all unnecessary elements. The grounds are also home to two pools — one of which juts out towards the sea — a hot spring jacuzzi, a sauna, a spa, a gallery, and a restaurant serving seasonal ingredients from the region. Plentiful glass lets you take in the views of both the water and the impressive concrete architecture.

Life Hotel

Housed in an 1890's NoMad building that formerly served as the offices of Life magazine, the aptly named Life Hotel pays heritage to its past while offering modern conveniences. Its 98 rooms range from single queens to multi-room suites, nearly all with wrought iron bed frames, 60-inch TVs, Carrera marble countertops, rainfall showerheads, and unique artwork. Just steps from the Empire State building, the hotel opens this Spring, and will also house a full-service restaurant, as well as an intimate basement bar in the same place the staff used as a speakeasy.

Mulherin's Hotel

Housed in a historic building in Philly's Fishtown neighborhood, Mulherin's Hotel is a unique accommodation. The hotel's four rooms seamlessly blend the old with the new, with an eclectic mix of custom-made furniture, modern fixtures and appliances, original brick walls, king sized beds and hand-picked artwork. Depending on which room you choose, you'll also find flat-screen TVs with Apple TVs attached, McIntosh speaker systems, living plants and cacti, and a custom-built audio console with a curated selection of vinyl. And while all four rooms offer full-sized kitchens, it's hard to pass up the wood-fired Italian fare at the same-named restaurant downstairs.

Amangiri Resort

Take in the seemingly desolate yet beautiful landscape. Then look closer. Designed to blend in with its surroundings, the Amangiri Resort is a hidden gem of the Southwest. Situated on 600 acres of protected valley near the Utah/Arizona border, this upscale resort offers fantastic views and service. The property's 34 suites and multi-bedroom homes share a minimal aesthetic, as well as desert or mesa views, private pools, and sky terraces for stargazing. Also available on the grounds are a gallery, a library, a restaurant serving locally-sourced fare, a spa, and the centerpiece swimming pool built around a natural rock formation. Over 20 minutes away from the nearest town, it offers blissful isolation with modern appointments.

Anvil Hotel

Located in the middle of Jackson Hole just one block from Town Square, the Anvil Hotel mixes modern conveniences with rustic charm. Its rooms offer comfortable beds, two-toned bead board walls, and high-end brass fixtures, all of which come together to give off a simple, inviting vibe. The lobby is a hybrid check-in area and general store, selling everything from Snake River coffee to ski goggles, and the attached Italian spot Glorietta Trattoria serves up handmade pasta and wood-fired fare alongside dangerously good cocktails and wines. An ideal place to call home while you explore the historic town and the plentiful outdoor destinations that surround it.

Nobu Ryokan

Modeled after traditional Japanese Ryokan inns, the Nobu Ryokan Malibu is a complete reimagining of a 1950s-era hotel. Its 16 rooms seamlessly blend interior and outdoor spaces, with calming color schemes, private decks and patios, fireplaces, and handmade teak soaking tubs. The rejuvenated structure is clad with glass, steel, and sustainable teak and ipe wood, offers direct access to Carbon Beach, and, of course, is located just steps away from the local outpost of Nobu restaurant.

Moss Hotel

Situated on Iceland's famous geothermal spa, the Moss Hotel is the best way to experience the Blue Lagoon. This upscale accommodation offers a total of 62 rooms and suites, built atop a lava flow that dates back to the 1200s. The rooms themselves are contemporary and comfortable, offering floor-to-ceiling windows, terraces, and, in the most premium suite, a private lagoon. The Moss Hotel opens this autumn.

Hotel AWA

Set on the shores of southern Chile's Llanquihue Lake, Hotel AWA completely immerses guests in the surrounding landscape. Each of their rooms features floor to ceiling glazing for morning views of the waterfront, as well as the neighboring Osorno Volcano. Outside, the black-sand beach leads to a private dock for kayaking and fishing, while those opting to stay dry can explore the 50-acre property. If simply relaxing is on the agenda, a sull-service spa inspired by the local elements — water, heat, wood, metal, and earth — is equipped with a semi-Olympic heated pool, sauna, hammam, and whirlpool.

Contain Hotel

Constructed from a trio of stacked shipping containers, the Contain Hotel offers accommodations for the surfing nomad. The five-room micro hotel sits on the Elbe riverbank in the Czech Republic and provides sleeping for up to 13 guests. The ground floor houses bathrooms, storage, and a four-bed room, while the upper level contains the remaining four rooms and a shared terrace. Each room features custom-made furniture, birch plywood walls and ceilings, and a glazed wall to open up the small space and provide views of the surrounding waterfront landscape.

Photos: Michal Hurych / Artikul Architects

The Hollander

You never know who you'll meet in a hotel lobby. Unless you're staying at The Hollander. Housed in Wicker Park's historic Hollander Fireproof Warehouse, it offers 12 private rooms and eight hostel-style shared rooms. The latter offers the option to share your Instagram profile among your roommates, so you'll know a little bit more about each other when you arrive. The furniture is simple and matches the property's industrial style well, and you'll also find a bar/cafe from Metric Coffee, a social room, and a bike shop on site.

Photos: Adrian Gaut / Grupo Habita

Hotel Mono

Using a modern palette of black and white, the Hotel Mono turns six historicl shophouses into boutique accommodations in the heart of Singapore. Their 46 rooms continue the clean contemporary design found on the exterior facade, but also retain the building's architectural heritage. Accommodations range from singles to more spacious studios, featuring rain showers and custom King Koil beds. Conveniently located in Chinatown, the hotel is just a short walk from the Arts and Civic District, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and some of the city's best restaurants, bars, shops, and cafes.

Lokal Hotel

Skipping the front desk at check-in used to be a VIP-level perk. At Philly's Lokal Hotel, it's the norm. Promising "invisible service" for all who stay in its six apartment-style suites, it uses automated codes instead of a traditional front desk, and in-room iPads to access amenities like food and grocery delivery. The rooms themselves have full kitchens, clawfoot tubs, and mid-century furnishings, which match well with the building's raw, industrial feel and the curated books and artwork.

Photos: Heidi's Bridge / Lokal Hotel

La Granja Ibiza

Located on a 20-acre farm surrounded by a forest of pine and citrus trees, the La Granja Ibiza is a members-only retreat in the middle of the Mediterranean. The former private residence now offers nine guest rooms, ranging from an intimate single room to suites with a private garden and terrace, featuring an ancient Iberian aesthetic with arched walls, dark wood beam ceilings and doors, and hammered iron fixtures. A short distance from the farmhouse is a guesthouse with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge area, and private garden. The on-site chef works closely with the farmer and local producers to create the freshest farm-to-table meals, offered family style around the communal table. After dinner drinks are served at the base of a mature carob tree, where you can indulge in an assortment of mezcal-based cocktails and organic wines.

Ace Hotel Chicago

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Ace's first property built from the ground-up, the Ace Hotel Chicago will share plenty of features with its sister properties — yet have an identity all its own. The 159-room seven-story hotel will offer a more modern, contemporary interior design than most Ace outposts, as well as a rooftop bar and terrace, the first Stumptown cafe in the Midwest, a full-service restaurant, and plenty of spaces for cultural events. The hotel will open its doors on Sept. 1, and the company is donating 10 percent of revenue from its bookings made in the next month to local groups that support young creatives.

Collective Retreats

With locations that include Yellowstone, Vail, and Sonoma, Collective Retreats takes you where no hotel can go. The glamping concierge sets up luxury tents among some of the most incredible landscapes in North America. Accommodations include a bed with 1,500 thread-count sheets, en-suite bathroom, private deck, and decor featuring items unique to the location. The mornings start with a freshly brewed cup of coffee made from locally sourced beans and ends with a farm-to-table dinner, served under the stars by a professional chef and followed by gourmet smores around the fire. In between, a team of local experts will treat you to anything from fly fishing and paddleboarding to horseback riding and cattle drives.

The Walled Off Hotel

Banksy is famous for his social commentary. His latest statement arrives not through a piece of street art, but instead an actual business. The Walled Off Hotel sits just feet away from the wall that separates it — and the rest of Bethlehem — from the West Bank of Palestine. It currently has ten rooms, customized with artworks by Banksy, Sami Musa, and Dominique Petrin, and ranging from the barracks-like "Budget" to an ornate "Presidential" suite. The hotel bar is decorated with security cameras and slingshots, and should you need reminding of the point of the whole thing every room offers "views" of the wall just steps from the front door.

Backwater House

Set on a secluded lagoon in the Norfolk Broads, the Backwater House makes for an ideal country getaway. The home offers four total bedrooms and sleeps eight, with an en-suite for the master and a small twin room for youngsters, all done in the same understated aesthetic as the open kitchen and living areas. Surrounded on three sides by water, there's also ample deck space, an outdoor BBQ, and a place to dock your boat, with access to Wroxham Broad and the Bure River.

Quintessentially One Superyacht

One owner isn't enough for the Quintessentially One Superyacht. Billed as the "world's largest floating private members' club," the 220-meter craft will tour the world, serving as a place for members of its titular club to stay after taking in events like the Monaco Grand Prix or Cannes Film Festival. When it's not docked at an event, it will operate as a hotel, with an onboard restaurant and plenty of amenities. It's currently being built and fitted in Norway and Italy, and should make its maiden voyage by 2020.