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Das Park Hotel
Linz, Austria
29 November, 2018
In a competitive fashion, hoteliers are pulling all sorts of weird and wonderful concepts out of the bag in efforts to be the newest, the bravest and the best. It seems their USP is off-kilter living, and these seven pioneering hotel rooms certainly cater to that brief.
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Linz, Austria
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New York City, U.S.
As Ace Hotel's stylish younger sibling, Sister City coins itself as an "experiment in essentialism", providing sleek shelter while encouraging guests to explore the city. The rooms draw upon the functional perfection of Japanese bento boxes and Finnish saunas; no prizes for guessing that the aesthetic here is minimal. Two hundred rooms are created in fine balance of intimacy and utility.
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Nairobi, Kenya
The Giraffe Manor takes the statement "closer to nature" seriously. Here, you're just as likely to see a giraffe strolling around the garden as a human and mealtimes with these animals are commonplace. Located in Karen, an affluent neighbourhood in Nairobi, this Scottish-esque house is blanketed in ivy, which is pruned daily by the friendly giraffe residents. As home to nine Rothschild's giraffes - one of the most endangered subspecies of its kind - the manor serves to remind us of the importance of protecting them.
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Utah, US
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Laikipia, Kenya
The Kikobo Star Bed is the cherry on the cake that is the Loisaba Conservancy. At this 22,660 hectare, private yet fenceless property, the starry African night sky is your bedroom ceiling. These impressive grounds stretch across the Laikipia plains to Mount Kenya and back at base, handcrafted beds are the perfect place to snuggle up. Gaze at the glittering heavens and fall into sleep with the wild symphonies of African life in the background.
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Upper House contrasts the hectic streets of Hong Kong with its discreet and subtle design. An abundance of Shoji glass, bamboo, ash flooring and natural timber surround in a way that is reminiscent of a quiet countryside retreat. Designed by interior aficionado Andre Fu, every detail is consciously aligned to create an atmosphere of tranquility and calmness. Holding 117 rooms, you'll leave feeling like you just spent the night(s) in your own personal spa.
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Rangali Island, Maldives
In the Maldives, exclusivity and luxury are par for the course. It's a place that induces several pinch-worthy moments - and the Muraka suite at the Conrad Rangali Island only adds to the island's dream-like status. This two-storey underwater villa lies over 16 feet beneath the Indian Ocean, so you really can live out Ariel fantasies. Expect royalty treatment with daily 90-minute massages, on-call fitness instructors, your own private speedboat and a butler.