The 25 cities with the most expensive five-star hotels
Getting some shut-eye at a stylish hotel will cost you significantly more in certain cities around the world.As part of the bank's annual survey of global prices, Deutsche Bank analysts released a...
View Article11 historic buildings that have been transformed into stunning modern hotels
New hotels are popping up all over the world, and many make it their mission to be as uniform as possible, so that guests feel at home wherever in the world they may be.However, some of the most unique...
View ArticleItaly's ultra-cheap airport 'capsule hotel' lets you sleep in a pod while you...
Japan may have pioneered the "capsule hotel," where guests stay in no-frills micro-hotel rooms and sometimes pay by the hour, but Italy is making moves to perfect it.The country's first capsule hotel...
View ArticleHow 2 phone calls saved me $120 on a hotel room
You probably assume that once you book a hotel stay, that's it — the price you get is the price you'll pay.If you're "lucky," something will go wrong and you might receive an upgrade or a credit...
View ArticleHotels with invisible service are the new Airbnb
The INSIDER Summary:Philadelphia's Lokal hotel offers "invisible service," which means there's no concierge or room service. Co-founder Chad Ludeman explains that guests access their rooms via...
View ArticleThe 13 best adults-only, all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean
For couples looking for a relaxing and hassle-free holiday, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort is a good place to start.With all of your food and drink included in the price, all you need to worry...
View ArticleThe stunning Swiss Alps 'hotel room' without walls is opening a new location...
From a lodge sculpted from ice to one made from metal sheets, it seems like there's an infinite number of offbeat hotels that re-think the traditional B&B.One open-air hotel, called Null Stern,...
View ArticleThe Netherlands is turning empty prisons into luxury hotels
The INSIDER SummaryThe Netherlands has begun turning empty prisons into luxury hotels.The country has seen a dramatic drop in incarceration rates over the past 10 years.The Het Arresthuis is a newly...
View ArticleThis luxury resort on a mountaintop would be completely powered by water
Resorts in remote locations may provide relaxing escapes, but such hotels can by costly for the environment and deplete water, land, and local resources, according to the Global Development Research...
View ArticleHere are the fake names celebrities use at hotels
Famous entertainers often stay at hotels while traveling, but that can put them at increased risk for attracting unwanted attention from paparazzi — or even repeated unwanted encounters with fans. So...
View ArticleI work in room service at a 5-star hotel — these are the biggest things I...
I've been working in the room-service department of a five-star hotel for six months.Actually, it's a five-red-star hotel: The red part is a special distinction awarded by AA Hotel Services (an...
View ArticleToronto's Trump Tower will no longer bear the US president's name
TORONTO (AP) — A high-end hotel and condominium tower in Toronto will no longer bear the Trump brand name.An investment partnership recently acquired the 65-story tower from the developer and the...
View ArticleInside the beautiful mountain lodge where the biggest names in tech and media...
Every year in July, investment bank Allen & Co. holds an exclusive conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. It's a time for the top executives of America's media, technology, and sports industries to...
View ArticleWhy Knoxville, Tennessee is the most romantic destination you never thought...
Looking to take your partner on a super-luxe vacation? Skip the beach and book a flight to Tennessee.If you want to escape to a luxurious resort with your beloved, you’ll probably start your search...
View ArticleThis travel company will set up a pop-up hotel for you anywhere in the world
The INSIDER Summary:Black Tomato is a company that creates custom pop-up hotels no matter your destination.The hotels are specialized for even the most remote places on the planet. The concept was...
View ArticleA 'Star Wars' hotel is coming to Disney World — here's how it will look
The INSIDER Summary:Disney held a panel for fans at D23 Expo highlighting a number of updates coming to its parks.Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek confirmed rumors that a "Star Wars" hotel will be...
View Article16 prisons that have been transformed into luxury hotels
As crime rates continue to fall, countries around the world are realizing their abandoned jails and prisons could be better served to house a different kind of resident: tourists.Some facilities have...
View ArticleWhy Hampton by Hilton doesn't want to give its consumers #vacaygoals
Hampton by Hilton is embracing the unpleasant realities of travel in its latest marketing campaignThe move is a departure from other hotel brands that highlight picture-perfect, aspirational travel...
View ArticleJapan's futuristic airport hotel lets you rent tiny pods for power naps
There aren't many frills at the Nine Hours hotel, but when you're only staying for a nap or a layover between flights, soft sheets and a dark space are pretty much all you need.Nine Hours is a Japanese...
View ArticleWe compared 7 hotel-booking sites that give you great deals and rewards
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.While the frenzy of the sharing...
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