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    15 Themed Hotel Rooms That Are So Bizarre They're Actually Kinda Cool

    Who wouldn't want to sleep in Emerald City?!

    Jemima Skelley
    by Jemima Skelley

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    The coronavirus pandemic is still impacting travel, and destinations around the world have different COVID-19 restrictions in place. It’s important to check and adhere to local government policies as you're planning any future trips.

    1. The Roxbury – Roxbury, New York

    A coconut cream pie–themed hotel room with a ceiling that looks like meringue and a circular yellow bed
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    This boutique hotel in upstate New York has 43 rooms themed around various old movies and TV shows. The Wizard's Emeralds room has a yellow brick road and a poppy-decorated bathroom, while Fred's Lair is a full Flinstones experience. But the Coconut Cream Pie room might be their most unique, perfect for anyone who's wanted to sleep inside their favorite dessert.

    Address: 2258 County Highway 41, Roxbury, NY 12474

    Rooms starting at: $164/night

    2. FlopHouze – Round Top, Texas

    A small rectangular lounge room with huge windows looking out on a green field
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    Shipping containers became trendy within the last decade, and now you can stay in a hotel made from them. FlopHouze is an army of renovated shipping containers, decked out with comfy furniture, a private bathroom, and kitchen. They were all built with repurposed and recycled wood, and the windows came from a school that was being demolished. If you couldn't tell, they're pretty big on sustainability here.

    Address: 1132 W, Farm to Market Rd 1291, Round Top, TX 78954

    Rooms starting at: $385/two nights

    3. Victorian Mansion at Los Alamos – California

    A neon-lit hotel room with a bed shaped like a car
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    Affectionately known as the Vick, this hotel has an impressive range of themed rooms. One of the most popular is the '50s suite, where guests sleep in a shiny Cadillac convertible — complete with fuzzy dice, of course. There's a projector-style screen on the wall to emulate a drive-in, a neon-lit hot tub, and a table that just screams "retro diner." Meanwhile, the Rome suite features a chariot bed and a sunken hot tub, while the French suite channels a Parisian artist's loft.

    Address: 326 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA 93440

    Rooms starting at: $255/night

    4. Madonna Inn – San Luis Obispo, California

    A hotel dining room with bright pink booths and chandeliers
    Madonna Inn

    This world-renowned hotel is the perfect balance of luxury and kitschiness — you're not compromising on comfort for the aesthetic. Each room at the Madonna Inn has a different theme, including Safari, Pioneer America, Golfer's Room, Old Mexico, Espana, and the "Madonna Suite" with a rock wall, a fireplace, and a waterfall shower.

    Address: 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    Rooms starting at: $219/night

    5. Carlton Arms – New York, New York

    A dark hotel room with a life-size statue, a mural that reads "Live fast. Die young,' and some unique furniture
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    This hotel in New York City is for art lovers. Each room has been decorated by a different artist as part of the hotel's residency program. Artists stayed on-site and were given free rein to design their room as they liked. Each one has its own distinct personality — even the hallways are completely covered in bright art. There's really no way to describe the unique energy of this eclectic hotel — you'll just have to visit and feel it for yourself.

    Address: 160 East 25th Street 2nd Floor, Gramercy, New York, NY 10010

    Rooms starting at: $80/night

    6. McMenamins Kennedy School – Portland, Oregon

    A hotel room with big paned windows, and children's drawings painted on the walls
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    You've probably never wanted to stay overnight in an elementary school, but we promise it's cooler than it sounds. This old school in Portland has been transformed into a cozy historic hotel, though it still retains touches of its former life. You'll see old class photos on the wall and blackboards in some of the guest rooms, along with modern upgrades like a movie theater, a brewery, a restaurant, and several small bars.

    Address: 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97211

    Rooms starting at: $125/night

    7. The Inn at Christmas Place – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

    A fireplace covered in Christmas decorations
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    It's Christmas all year round at this magical hotel in Tennessee! Suites are decked out with Christmas trees, decorations, and fireplaces, and the halls are filled with carols and endless Yuletide cheer. There's usually a regular Santa concert and story time with Mrs. Claus, which have been put on hold during COVID but should be back soon.

    Address: 119 Christmas Tree Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868

    Rooms starting at: $189/night

    8. The Curtis — Denver, Colorado

    A hotel lobby with a sign that says "Unpack the unexpected," an armchair made from an old car, fairy lights, and colorful walls
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    You can book regular rooms at this hotel in Denver's city center — but skip those and head straight for their hyper-themed suites. There's a Star Trek one, a Ghostbusters one, and the Barbie room beloved by adults and kids alike. A favorite option is the video game suite, which comes complete with a Donkey Kong arcade and board games.

    Address: 1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

    Rooms starting at: $209/night

    9. Legoland Resort – Winter Haven, Florida

    A hotel that looks like it's made from Lego, with two Lego characters in the foreground
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    You don't need to be a kid to enjoy Legoland. The Lego-themed rooms have distinct themes to choose from, whether you're after a princess and knights vibe or more of a pirate aesthetic. Once you're done solving the in-room treasure hunt, the Legoland theme park and waterpark are right at your doorstep.

    Address: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884

    Rooms starting at: $180/night

    10. The Liberty – Boston, Massachussetts

    A hotel bar with low lighting, brick walls, steel bars, and an open jail cell
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    The Liberty used to be a jail in Downtown Boston, but it has since been refurbished into luxury accommodation. It's steeped in history: One famous past inmate was disgraced Boston mayor James Curley. The on-site restaurant and bar are cheekily named Clink and Alibi (the latter lets you drink in former cells!), and the service is exactly what you'd expect from a high-end hotel. It's up to you whether you believe the rumors that it's haunted.

    Address: 215 Charles Street, West End, Boston, MA 02114
    Rooms starting at: $414/night

    11. Adventure Suites – North Conway, New Hampshire

    A hotel room that looks underground, with rough white walls, a pebbled floor, a fireplace, and fossils as decorations
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    Get in touch with your inner caveman by staying in the Cave Room at this themed hotel in New Hampshire. The mosaic floor, salt rock lights, fossil decor, and rough textured walls really make you feel like you're sleeping underground. Don't worry though — it's still got TVs, a waterfall shower, and a private hot tub. Other themed rooms include a treehouse, dragon's lair, and a love shack.

    Address: 3440 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860

    Rooms starting at: $199/night

    12. Black Swan Inn – Pocatello, Idaho

    A hotel room where one wall is fake rock and the others are covered in a jungle mural
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    You wouldn't expect to have a tropical getaway in the middle of Idaho, but at the Black Swan Inn you can do just that. Their Tropical Paradise suite is as close to an oasis as you'll get in middle America. The walls are covered in hand-painted murals and fake rock to make you feel like you're in the jungle. There's a 15-foot waterfall and deep tub to soak in, before you fall asleep to animal sounds. They have plenty of other themes to choose from, including Under the Sea, Mayan Rainforest, and Sea Cave.

    Address: 746 East Center Street, Pocatello, ID 83201

    Rooms starting at: $119/night

    13. 21c Museum Hotel – Cincinnati, Ohio

    A sleek modern hotel lobby with angular furniture and art on the walls
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    At this art museum/hotel combo in Cincinnati, there's no need to even leave the premise to get a hit of culture. The lobby, hallways, and rooms all double as an art gallery, with curated pieces chosen to accentuate the modern space. There are 21c Museum Hotels in a handful of locations around the country, with rotating exhibits to keep things fresh. The on-site restaurant focuses on high-quality, locally sourced food.

    Address: 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    Rooms starting at: $239/night

    14. Chateau Avalon – Kansas City, Kansas

    A room made to look like an old English castle with a fake drawbridge, a bathtub that looks like a boat, and fake wine barrels
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    If you couldn't tell by the ~chateau~ in the name, this hotel is really leaning into a French theme. What's more, 11 of their suites are decked out with another theme, most of which are regal or medieval inspired. Think suits of armor, fake stone walls, drawbridge doors, oak barrels, and, obviously, a hot tub. Other themes include Caesar, Monte Cristo, Venetian, Castaway, and Tahitian.

    Address: 701 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66111

    Rooms starting at: $179/night

    15. Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant — Pennsylvania

    Exterior of an old-fashioned train carriage converted into a motel suite
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    Get excited, train enthusiasts: Your chance to sleep in an authentic railroad car has arrived. Located in Ronks, under two hour's drive from Philly, this quirky motel features 38 cabooses that have been jazzed up and decorated in color schemes inspired by famous American railroads (and half of them were also part of the Pennsylvania Railroad). There's also an on-site arcade, restaurant, and ice-cream parlor, and you can also stop by the barn for free movie screenings.

    Address: 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572

    Rooms starting at: $90/night

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