Guide to special places to stay: Amazing architecture

The Highlands, Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Amazing architecture

The world is full of amazing architecture, but sometimes we forget to look up and admire the result of someone’s style and vision.

Staying in a uniquely-styled modern building or perhaps a wonderful historic hotel can be both great fun and add the 'wow' factor to your holiday for a few nights.

Staying at the Raas is a fantastic experience. The contemporary rooms offer space and privacy and blend the old style of this former family residence with modern design features. This is an oasis right in the heart of the old city with spectacular views of Mehrangarh.

Incredible places to stay with unique or impressive architecture

Remota Patagonia Hotel near Puerto Natales, Chile

Remota in Patagonia, Chile

Inspired by the traditional sheep shearing sheds of Patagonia, Remota is a striking piece of architecture set on the Last Hope Sound just outside Puerto Natales.
Perhaps at first glance it might seem rather unexciting, but in our experience, guests love it once they stay. And the food here: wow!
It's a great place from which to explore Chile's Patagonia, including Torres del Paine.

Suggested Places to Stay

Remota Puerto Natales

Hotel Plaza Grande in Quito, Ecuador

A sublime example of a 16th-century Belle Epoque mansion, now a delightful and classy boutique hotel in Quito’s old town. The views from the hotel across the main plaza are fabulous. With just 15 elegant suites and a gourmet restaurant, this is perfect for a luxurious stop to explore Quito before or after exploring the country more widely.

Suggested Places to Stay

Plaza Grande

RAAS, Jodhpur, India

Painstakingly restored original buildings sit side by side with the new, contemporary spaces. Step back in time to a bygone era of royalty, Rajput rulers with luxurious surroundings.
RAAS is a boutique hotel in the shadow of the legendary 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort in the so-called blue city of Jodhpur. Do you want an oasis of calm and class in the bustling city while you explore? You've just found it.

Suggested Places to Stay

Raas Jodhpur

The Highlands, Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Space-age geodesic domes are your home from home. Cosy log burners keep the evening chill away, while huge perspex windows showcase sweeping views and the twinkling night sky.

Suggested Places to Stay

The Highlands Ngorongoro Crater highlands

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