PHOTO: Sweden's Icehotel dazzles with its icy interior. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Hotels are expected to provide lavish rooms, world-class cuisine, spa treatments and comforting amenities to make their guests stay eventful.

But in these hotels, the experiences are not necessarily about the amenities but in their peculiar architecture, interesting accomodations, and the unmistakable statement they make.

So it is time to walk outside the lushly carpeted halls of ultra-luxe hotels and visit these off-the-beaten-path resort destinations that invite us into their worlds of tranquility, solidarity, and above all exclusivity.

The Unique Hotel: Sao Paolo, Brazil

The Unique Hotel embodies the word unique in every sense, offering a visually stunning décor masterfully designed by Ruy Otake.

Its boat-like features create a dramatic yet contemporary style. Guests can unwind in this Brazilian landmark adorned in innovative elements, world-class suites and imaginative cuisine, mirroring the style of Sao Paulo’s magnetic flair.

Igloo Village: Saariselkä, Finland

If you ever hunkered down in your childhood snow fort and envisioned yourself in a massive palace of powder, let your curiosities guide you to the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.

From glass to snow igloos, these one-of-a-kind accommodations are fashioned with beds as well as personal toilets, and provide unforgettable experiences and complete solitude from outside distractions. 

If you are here during the colorful wonders of the Northern Lights (August to April), the glass roofs of the igloos allow you to view the nightly spectacle in all of its glory from the warmth of a cozy bed.

ICEHOTEL: Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Even if below freezing temperatures are not your thing, Jukkasjärvi’s ICEHOTEL is at least worth the visit.  In the summer the hotel melts into a sparkling puddle of fond memories, but in the winter it is reconstructed into an artistic retreat completely sculpted out of ice and snow from the streams of the Tome River.

You will not want to miss out on downing a drink from a frozen glass at the ICEBAR, which makes an ice cold beer seem like a cup of hot tea, or nestling under the shaggy comforters of its ice-sculpted beds. If this seems like something out of Disney's "Frozen," it's not far off (for example, John Travolta can't pronounce Jukkasjärvi, either).

The ICEHOTEL will definitely feel as though you have made a great escape to the North Pole, so bundle up!

Jules Undersea Lodge: Key Largo, FL

Sleeping with the fishes does not have to mean a death sentence, especially in the underwater world that Jules Undersea Lodge provides.  A stay at this peculiar hotel destination requires a 21-foot dive in the Emerald Lagoon to enjoy its underwater features that includes comfortable beds, kitchen amenities, books, movies, and Internet.

However, guests must be a certified scuba diver or take the Discover scuba certification to book a stay.  But once you’ve gained insight into its accommodations, you will experience your very own “Little Mermaid” adventure and discover a whole new world under the sea.

Remota: Puerto Natales, Chile

Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Patagonia region, Remota’s unique architecture and remote spaces are ideal for the traveler in need of complete seclusion. 

You will not be distracted by your favorite TV shows or become bombarded with emails since there are no televisions or Internet in its rooms.  Instead its timeless décor is surrounded by the tranquility of Chile’s fjords and provides a biological home away from home feel that makes it one of the country’s most prized possessions.

Treehotel: Harads, Sweden

If you never experienced playing in a tree house as a child, you can get the opportunity to as an adult.

The Treehotel is a remarkable eco-friendly resort offering exclusive tree rooms perched about six meters above ground in the verdant branches of the Harads. 

In the hotel’s Bird’s Nest, Mirrorcube, the Blue Cone, the UFO, the Cabin as well as the Dragonfly,experience life as creatures of the forest do while nestling in the modernity and chic furnishings of your luxurious suite with views of the picturesque Lule River Valley. 

If you are a die-hard tree lover, not only can you hug them here, you can sleep in them as well.

AirHotel: Belgium

Comprised of six floating hotel rooms, the AirHotel is nothing short of extraordinary.  Its pods hover about six meters from the ground, offering an oasis for guests  to reside among nature in any of its six rooms made from recycled materials in: the Love Nest, the Lotus, the Sterreschijter, the Night Box, the Schulp as well as the El Ambassader.

If you are looking for a rustic, high-flying, nature-loving experience, the AirHotel offers the ideal accommodations for the die-hard naturalist.

Propeller Island City Lodge: Berlin, Germany

The Propeller Island City Lodge takes art to a whole new level with a variety of rooms draped in architectural uniqueness and bursts at the seams with the most unusual furnishings. 

Once you have entered its elaborate halls, you will think you may have stumbled upon a museum draped in artistic centerpieces that will pique your curiosities.  Crafted by Lars Stroschen, a German artist, Propeller Island City Lodge offers individualized accommodations to suit the wildest vacation fantasies of its most eclectic guests.

Dasparkhotel: Linz, Austria

The Dasparkhotel’s barrel-shaped rooms offer an unusual twist to the hotel experience.  It provides complete solitude for visitors needing to recharge their batteries within the small spaces of its sleep-pipes, which resemble the look of drainpipes.

If you are a claustrophobic, this hotel is not for you, but if you can nestle like a crab in a hole, the Dasparkhotel provides rooms are perfect for hibernation.

Tubohotel: Tepoztlan, Mexico

Sleeping in a tube may not be a usual hotel experience but it will certainly be unforgettable.  Travelers migrate to the Tubohotel to experience a therapeutic adventure in this all-tube resort, where you will not find grand rooms filled with world-class amenities. Instead, your expectations will be met with barrel-shaped "suites" decorated with queen-sized beds draped in soft sheets.

Tubohotel demands its guests leave their hectic schedules at home and relax or play in one of Mexico’s most unique hotels.