On a Sri Lankan riverbank stands a lone, slightly misshapen, enormous elephant. As you approach cautiously, you realize this creature isn’t some freak of nature; it’s an eco-lodge of grass and twigs ...

Some travelers crave the familiar comforts of chain hotels, which offer the same amenities whether you're in Manhattan or Mexico City. Other travelers, though, prefer to seek out the unusual on their ...

Good luck trying to get Steve Dobson to stay in a Red Roof Inn. But that’s not the case, Dobson says, in the world of the quirky hotels. "An unusual hotel is all about sharing something slightly crazy ...

These hotels have thought of the most unique keys. From carved wood to embossed gold, some are such works of art, guests may be tempted to take them home. Matching the property's opulent décor, keys ...

NEEDHAM, Mass. (CBS4) -- Tired of chain hotels and ready for a weird and wonderful travel experience? How does a room in a giant Trojan horse sound? Or a transparent pod hanging off the side of a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Dobson is a full-time luxury travel writer based in Italy. I have been a faithful follower of Tablet and its benefits packed ...

Hotels.com's annual Hotel Room Innsights Report detailed some of the most unusual lost and found items at its partner hotels, including a pet lizard. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI Sept. 10 (UPI) ...

We've all stayed in your typical run-of-the-mill hotel room. From beds to showers, to linens and room service, we pretty much know what to expect when checking in at most hotels. That is, until you've ...

Diet water, melted ice cream and blowfish are among the 10 most unusual room service requests noted by Hotels.com. Hotels.com recently released its first list of "most unusual room service requests," ...