{"id":24019,"date":"2024-05-29T07:59:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T11:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/?p=24019"},"modified":"2024-05-29T07:59:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T11:59:19","slug":"surreal-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/29\/surreal-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Surreal Hotel Stays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People crave the familiar because our minds are wired for predictability. So, why are we so drawn to the surreal and otherworldly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer lies in the tension between the known and the unknown. Surreal experiences challenge our assumptions about the world and force us to rethink what&#8217;s possible. With this in mind, we\u2019ve curated a selection of hospitality establishments that deliver the surreal. Whether it&#8217;s a cozy stay in a sewer pipe or sleeping underwater, we hope these brilliant rooms inspire new, fantastical, out-of-the-box projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">dasparkhotel <a href=\"https:\/\/dasparkhotel.net\/\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Germany &amp; Austria<br><a href=\"https:\/\/dasparkhotel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website <\/a>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dasparkhotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dasparkhotel4.jpg\" alt=\"The interior\/exterior view of a unconventional hotel sewer pipe during sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-24046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dasparkhotel4.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dasparkhotel4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each pipe fits a double bed, nightstand, desk lamp, and a space for luggage. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a hotel where guests sleep in sewer pipes. This unusual concept is the reality of dasparkhotel. Stepping inside these unassuming cylinders, guests are met with surprisingly comfortable interiors. Despite their industrial exterior, the interiors are comfortable and accommodate full standing height, double beds, and even storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A welcome contrast to the stark exterior, the rooms are equipped with lighting, electricity, and cozy sleeping arrangements. Wolldecken (German for woolen blankets) and H\u00fcttenschlafs\u00e4cke (sleeping bags) add to the unique ambience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dasparkhotel1.jpg\" alt=\"This unconventional hotel set under trees.\" class=\"wp-image-24047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dasparkhotel1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dasparkhotel1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">dasparkhotel was created by artist <a href=\"https:\/\/andreasstrauss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andreas Strauss<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a stay for those seeking luxury or indulgence. Yet, for those open to a unique adventure, Dasparkhotel offers a night unlike any other. It&#8217;s a chance to break free from the conventional, to experience the comfort of the familiar nestled within the unexpected embrace of a concrete tube. It&#8217;s a surreal escape, a night spent under the pipes, where dreams and reality converge in a truly unforgettable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treehotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweden<br><a href=\"https:\/\/treehotel.se\">Website<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treehotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel2.jpg\" alt=\"The gorgeously elusive Mirrorcube at Treehotel. Unconventional hotel. \" class=\"wp-image-24048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gorgeously elusive Mirrorcube at Treehotel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hotels that provide comfort, some that prioritize luxury, and then there&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/treehotel.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treehotel<\/a>. Built within a Swedish pine&nbsp; forest, the hotel features rooms designed to blend with its surroundings. One particularly surreal room is the Mirrorcube designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thamvidegard.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tham &amp; Videg\u00e5rd<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel1.jpg\" alt=\"The barely visible Mirrorcube.\" class=\"wp-image-24049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Now you see it, now you don&#8217;t. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The unique element that makes the Mirrorcube a surreal experience is its mirrored facade. The Mirrorcube itself is a cube-shaped structure clad entirely in reflective glass. This mirrored exterior transforms the room into a near-invisible box, creating the illusion that it disappears into the trees. During the day, the forest reflects on the glass, making the cube seem to vanish amidst the foliage. At night, the starry sky and surrounding lights twinkle on the mirrored surface, further blurring the lines between the room and its environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel3.jpg\" alt=\"A room covered in wooden bird feeders.\" class=\"wp-image-24050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel3.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;Explore vibrant birdlife up close in the Biosphere treeroom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping inside the Mirrorcube, the interior is light and airy, with comfortable furniture and large windows that provide stunning views of the surrounding forest. Despite the reflective exterior, the interior offers privacy thanks to a one-way film coating on the glass. Living in a floating cube in the middle of a forest provides a surreal experience that provides a sense of immersion, blurring the boundaries between the artificial and the wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel4.jpg\" alt=\"A UFO-like structure set in the woods. \" class=\"wp-image-24051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel4.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Treehotel4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Feel the gentle sway of the UFO room, hovering amongst the trees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are additional otherworldly rooms available at Treehotel. For example, the Biosphere treeroom designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/big.dk\/\">Bjarke Ingels Group<\/a> (BIG) is covered in bird feeders. Or the UFO treeroom, designed by architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingr.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bertil Harstr\u00f6m of InredningsGruppen<\/a>, which is an alien abduction enthusiast\u2019s dream. For more fantastical rooms, check out Treehotel&#8217;s stunning website &#8212; it\u2019s an adventure in itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finland<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakslauttanen.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website <\/a>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kakslauttanen_arctic_resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KakslauttanenArcticResort2.jpg\" alt=\"Glass igloos on snowy terrain. Unconventional hotel. \" class=\"wp-image-24053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KakslauttanenArcticResort2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KakslauttanenArcticResort2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glass Igloos are available throughout the Northern Lights season, from late August to the end of April.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The image above isn&#8217;t a dream; it&#8217;s a very real possibility during a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kakslauttanen.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort<\/a> in Finnish Lapland. Above the Arctic Circle, Kakslauttanen carves a niche in the realm of surreal experiences, offering guests a chance to commune with nature in a way unlike any other. Among other accommodations like cabins and snow igloos, the resort provides guests with the opportunity to stay in meticulously crafted transparent Glass Igloos, providing an unparalleled view of the surrounding wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KakslauttanenArcticResort1.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Northern Lights through a Glass Igloo.\" class=\"wp-image-24054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KakslauttanenArcticResort1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KakslauttanenArcticResort1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Northern Lights through a Glass Igloo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These igloos have clear ceilings, allowing visitors to gaze directly at the night sky. This creates a surreal atmosphere, particularly during the winter months. Guests can witness the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, from the comfort of their beds. Its ethereal glow bathes the landscape in an otherworldly light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utter Inn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweden<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/visitvasteras.se\/hotell-utter-inn\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hotell-Utter.jpg\" alt=\"View of the little red cottage floating on a pontoon. An unconventional hotel.\" class=\"wp-image-24055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hotell-Utter.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hotell-Utter-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The little red cottage is located on a pontoon, giving guests access to swimming and sunbathing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/visitvasteras.se\/hotell-utter-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utter Inn<\/a> is a full sensory immersion into a world where the boundaries between human and aquatic existence become blurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utter Inn, a small red cabin, floats on a platform in a lake. Located in V\u00e4ster\u00e5s, Sweden, this unique accommodation offers an experience that blends aquatic immersion with minimalist Scandinavian design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tranquility of the location is only the beginning of the unique stay. Three meters below the water&#8217;s surface lies the bedroom. Panoramic windows surround the sleeping area, offering an uninterrupted view of the aquatic world. Fish glide by, creating a calming, almost dreamlike atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Utter2.jpg\" alt=\"View of the interior structure.\" class=\"wp-image-24057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Utter2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Utter2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Utter2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Utter2-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sleep three meters below the surface of the water with panoramic windows facing all directions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Night transforms the underwater chamber into a truly captivating environment. As darkness descends, the lake comes alive with bioluminescence. Tiny organisms illuminate the water with an otherworldly glow, creating a scene straight out of a fairytale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unconventional hotel caters to adventurous travelers seeking an unforgettable experience. With its underwater bedroom and stunning lake views, Hotell Utter Inn offers a chance to sleep with the fishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SiloStay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silostay.kiwi.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website <\/a>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/silostay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SiloStay2.jpg\" alt=\"Silos in New Zealand.\" class=\"wp-image-24058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SiloStay2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SiloStay2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Little River\u2019s isolation and peacefulness is a definitive bonus for people on a quest for inner tranquility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silostay.kiwi.nz\/\">SiloStay<\/a> is an unconventional &#8220;hotel&#8221; option in Little River, New Zealand. It&#8217;s a place to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with a sense of wonder. Guests sleep in converted silos, which provide a truly surreal stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transformed with clever design, the silos feature modern interiors within their round shells. Silence reigns supreme, punctuated only by the occasional creak of the metal steps. It&#8217;s a profound quiet, broken only by the magnified sound of your own heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SiloStay1.jpg\" alt=\"View of the silo interior including a bed and shower.\" class=\"wp-image-24060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SiloStay1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SiloStay1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These silos go against the grain, providing comfort and promoting inner peace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior creates a visually striking contrast between the silos\u2019 shape. Polished concrete floors gleam under recessed lighting, reflecting the clean lines of the minimalist furniture. The cylindrical walls provide a different kind of space, a subtle shift from the rectangular rooms we&#8217;re accustomed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When guests peek out the circular window, they\u2019re greeted with rolling green hills beneath a vast canvas of sky, dotted with grazing sheep &#8212; a scene both familiar and strangely alien from your cylindrical haven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Unconventional Hotel Dream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A stay in a surreal environment is an unforgettable adventure. It&#8217;s a chance to forgo the ordinary and dive into a world of whimsy. Every corner holds the potential for surprise, sparking our guests&#8217; imaginations and creating memories that go far beyond a typical hotel stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/18\/adaptive-reuse-hotels\/\">Next Up: Adaptive Reuse Hotels<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People crave the familiar because our minds are wired for predictability. So, why are we so drawn to the surreal and otherworldly? The answer lies in the tension between the known and the unknown. Surreal experiences challenge our assumptions about the world and force us to rethink what&#8217;s possible. 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