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- The charm of some of the most stunning hotels in the world lies in the history of the building.
- Hotel booking app HotelTonight has pulled together a list of "adaptive reuse hotels" which "used to be something else and were 'recycled.'"
- From old banks to jails, there are some pretty quirky places you can book for the night.
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When you're looking for a hotel in a new city, it can be easy to focus on how new the furniture looks and how modern the decor and facilities are.
However, the appeal of some hotels actually lies in the history of its building.
Hotel booking app HotelTonight has pulled together a list of "adaptive reuse hotels," which the site defines as "hotels that used to be something else and were 'recycled.'"
From old banks to jails and swimming pools, it seems that just about anything can be turned into a modern, boutique hotel.
Scroll down to see 12 stunning hotels you can book that used to be something else, ranked in ascending order by the price of an overnight stay on the app.
Note: Prices are based on rates during May, but are also an indicator of average price.
$183: Hotel Oderberger in Berlin was a public bathhouse in the 1900s.
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Hotel Oderberger is a sophisticated hotel housed in a renovated public bathhouse built in the early 1900s.
It's now recognized as a historic indoor swimming hall and sauna available to guests looking to take a dip into history.
$191: It may be a global chain, but the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles is located in a renovated theatre.
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The 1927 Spanish Gothic-style theater became the buzzing downtown Ace Hotel LA, where you'll find bohemian decor, a rooftop bar with amazing views, and a Jacuzzi-like pool.
$199: Inside Amsterdam's 19th century town hall building, complete with a clock tower, you'll now find Pestana Amsterdam Riverside.
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The Pestana Amsterdam Riverside sits in Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhood, De Pijp. Inside the former city hall guests can enjoy a luxurious spa and indoor pool, and take in views of the Amstel river.
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