Unusual Hotels All Across the U.S.

Anne Wright
Unusual hotels await you all across the U.S. These are 10 unusual hotels including the world's biggest beagle. Sleep in a luxury theme hotel or in a treehouse.

Unusual Hotels in the US - Dog Bark Park Inn, Cottonwood Idaho

Come visit this bed and breakfast housed inside Toby and Sweet Willy, the world's two biggest beagles. Browse the gift shop for chainsaw carvings of dogs and other animals and feast on homemade granola. (2421 Business Hwy 95 at the Dog; 208.962.3647; $92 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Aurora Bed and Breakfast, Fairbanks Alaska

Hearken back to the golden age of train travel. Choose among 7 authentic Alaska Railroad cars nestled on 15 acres of towering spruce with views of the Alaskan Mountain Range. (1540 Chena Ridge Road; 800.221.0073; $160 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Treesort, Takilma Oregon

This is a treehouse wonderland with accommodations for children of all ages. (300 Page Creek Road; 541.592.2208; from $120 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - McMenamins Kennedy School, Portland Oregon

This historic elementary school has been converted into a hotel with a brewery now housed in the old girl's bathroom. (5736 NE 33rd Avenue; 503.249.3983; from $109 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Cave House, Parthenon Arizona

Enjoy natural living cave walls and ceilings and the surrounding 530 acres of beautiful Ozark countryside. Helicopter service is available. (dirt road named Murray; 870.446.6043; $10,000 per night up to 10 people)

Unusual Hotels in the US - The Luxor, Las Vegas Nevada

Las Vegas is full of luxury theme hotels. The Luxor will greet you with a 10 story Sphinx and a full scale replica of King Tut's tomb. (3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South; 877.386.4658; from $50 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel, Mount Tremper New York

Kate Pierson of the B-52s created this 50s style complex with space age décor and Catskill views (5191 Route 28; 845.688.7200; from $230 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Library Hotel, New York

This luxury theme hotel is next door to the public library with real books and rooms arranged by the Dewey Decimal System (Madison and 41st Street; 212.983.4500; from $304 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Nickelodeon Family Suites, Orlando Florida

Kids will love this resort with themed rooms, 2 pools and a free shuttle to Walt Disney World. (14500 Continental Gateway; 877.642.5111; from $149 per night)

Unusual Hotels in the US - Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco California

This luxury theme hotel offers a nautical design and spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. (495 Jefferson Street; 415.563.0800; from $194 per night)

Sources: airtranmagazine, gadling.com

Published by Anne Wright

Freelance writer and longtime student of Buddhism and nonprofit professional. As an AC Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor, she draws on her experience in development and managerial positions with n...   View profile

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  • Tricia Sabol 10/10/2009

    I really like the idea of the brewery in the girls' bathroom! Great information!

  • Carol Whyte 10/9/2009

    I've never been to Las Vegas and the Luxor sounds like a fun place to stay! Interesting write-up, Anne!

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