The competition between hotels is rigid. To stay in business and become coveted and successful destinations, hotels strive to provide the best possible amenities, and some even base the hotel around a theme to stand out and attract more clientele. Whether you are looking for a family friendly hotel, or searching for a scary, adventurous or adult hotel destination, there surely is a hotel that accommodates your needs.
Theme park hotels are generally a great destination for families because they cater to both adults and kids. These types of hotels are based around rides and attractions. In some cases, theme park hotels also cater to adults. For instance, in Las Vegas, Nev., adults may find Circus, Circus, the Stratosphere and New York New York as fun destinations that deliver the theme park experience while also including casinos and clubs. Theme park hotels that are well-known for catering to the whole family include Disney Land Hotel in California, and Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.
The demographic of people who are curious about the unknown, hauntings, ghosts and other types of scary environments keeps increasing. For this reason various hotels have opened their doors based on themes that are both scary and creepy. If you are a paranormal enthusiast, or simply want to experience something different, a Hotel with a scary theme may be the right destination for you. For instance, if you want to experience what it would be like to be in a jail, there's The Mount Gambier Jail experience in Australia, the former Charles Street Jail in Massachusetts and the Oxford Castle in England that was a prison in the 1800s. Other hotel destinations based on ghost tales and hauntings include the Provincial Hotel in New Orleans, La., that is known for its ghostly occurrences; the Hotel Del Coronado in Snad Diego, Calif., where staff members and guests hear odd noises, see strange faces and feel spirited breezes; and the Stanley Hotel in the Rockies where children can be heard playing loudly and laughing loudly in room 208, and where Steven King wrote the book "The Shining."
Many hotels are coming up with odd yet interesting themes to stand out and get some attention. Consequently, a variety of hotels with original themes can be found all over the world. For instance, La Meridien Cambridge in Massachusetts is known for being a physics and technology themed hotel destination developed around the major fields of study. In Liverpool, England, you can find the Hard Days Night Hotel, a Beatles-themed destination. Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., delivers a French-like atmosphere and features a replica of the Eiffel Tower. The Venetian Hotel, also in Las Vegas, depicts what Venice, Italy is like with a touch of Vegas in the mix. Other original themed hotels include destinations that are specifically made to accommodate adults -- whether it be for honeymooners looking for a sensual and relaxing time, or single travelers wanting to mingle. Adult hotels include options like the Hotel Mai Tai Resort in Port Douglas and Hotel Temptation Resort Spa in Cancun.
Connecting with nature is an activity that has increased in popularity among travelers; consequently, a wide array of hotels with nature themes have opened their doors. These types of hotels deliver natural surroundings or a setting that enables you to interact with nature or the ocean in some way. For example, ocean-themed hotels, such as the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Fla., give you the opportunity to go undersea and remain under the ocean for days. Other nature-themed hotels include Byblos Resort and Casino in Costa Rica, located in a national park, where you can enjoy wildlife encounters and fishing alike. The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Arizona and the Olinda Country Cottages in Hawaii also deliver nature surroundings and outdoor activities.
