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5 unique places to stay in Asia
Forget staying in regular hotels while holidaying in Asia. Consider spending a night or two in one of these out-of-the-box places for a memorable -- and Instagram-worthy -- weekend getaway.
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From the outside, Eden Motel looks just like a regular motel; however each of its rooms has its own unique design, such as this Batman room. (Eden Motel/-)
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orget staying in regular hotels while holidaying in Asia. Consider spending the night or two in one of these out-the box places for a memorable -- and Instagram-worthy -- weekend getaway.
If you are a Batman fan, or just a movie geek in general, you should add the Eden Motel to your bucket list.
As the name suggests, it is not a hotel, but a motel, which means it is not appropriate for you to bring your entire family to stay in this hotel - indeed, rooms can be rented by the hour.
From the outside, Eden Motel looks just like a regular motel; however each of its rooms has its own unique design, such as the Alcatraz, Egyptian and New York rooms. But the one that’s been creating a buzz on the internet is the Batman room. Available to rent at a starting price of US$56.8 for three hours, it is equipped with miniature gargoyles, batcave-style walls and Batman posters.
Green Village is not exactly a hotel; it is a community consists of 18 private homes located along the Ayung river in Bali. All of the houses are built entirely using bamboo, but don’t imagine it as a traditional hut - the design and architecture are more similar to lavish cottages.
Set amid lush jungle, the houses are equipped with kitchens and bathrooms with very few walls. Several homes are available for rent by their owners and if you are interested in owning a house in this area, the management is open for an extended lease ranging from 25 to 35 years.
Taman Safari Indonesia, Bogor, West Java
Experience sleeping surrounded by wild animals and tropical forest, away from the hustle bustle of Jakarta at Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor.
Taman Safari offers visitors a range of accommodation options including safari lodges, caravans and bungalows - the latest addition is a tree house. The latter boasts two bedrooms, a garage and a suspension bridge that connects to an outdoor terrace.
Guests who check in at Taman Safari can expect to be treated for breakfast at the Caravan restaurant.
This colorful hotel is unremarkable from afar. Inside, it is a Lego haven adorned with 12,528 Lego minifigures, a wall and a play area equipped with Lego bricks and an Xbox 360 Kinect.
As part of the Legoland Malaysia Resort, it is a perfect choice for families with children since, other than providing 249 Lego-themed guest rooms with four options available including Pirate, Adventure, Kingdom and Lego Friends, some of the rooms can also accommodate up to eight persons with separate sleeping areas for adults and kids.
Situated only a little way away from entertainment spots such as a water park, miniland and Lego city, the hotel offers fun daily activities such as a Lego building challenge, movie nights, dancing with characters and bedtime storytelling.
Conveniently situated in the hip area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, this hotel is unique as it features regular high-end rooms as well as Hello Kitty-designed rooms available for two or three persons.
There are two designs available; one is the fun pop art Hello Kitty dubbed “Kitty Town” and another one is the lavishly pink “Princess Kitty” room. Both are filled with everything Hello Kitty, from Kitty dolls and water kettles to blow dryers. (kes)
