Like planners, venue operators have been coming up with unexpected themes as a way to entice—and immerse—guests. In fact, a number of places take their design concepts to the extreme, and in some cases have even influenced events. In one instance, a Swedish hotel made almost entirely from snow and ice inspired designer Karl Lagerfeld to build an iceberg as the centerpiece for the 2010 Chanel Paris Fashion Week show.
For those looking for new ideas—or are just plain curious—here's a roundup of some of the most unusual themed venues from around the world.
IceHotel
Photo: photobigben.com
Noah's Ark
Photo: David Van Mill
Dog Bark Park Inn
Photo: Courtesy of Dog Bark Park Inn
Hotel Costa Verde
Photo: Courtesy of Costa Verde
Yellow Submarine Hotel
Photo: Darren Turner
Alcatraz E.R.
Photo: Aleksi Mattsson
CasaBubble
Photo: © CasaBubble 2012
Barbie Café
Photo: Emily Wu
Legoland Hotel
Photo: Get Shot Ltd
Lockup Restaurant
Photo: foomtsuruhashi
Kokopelli’s Cave Bed and Breakfast
Photo: James W. Poage
Usagi Cafe Ohisama
Photo: John Gillespie
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Photo: Arty Maharajh