From one-room hotels to tiny rooms with top facilities, when it comes to accommodation, less can be more.
Central Hotel & Cafe, Copenhagen, Denmark
Want something really exclusive? Check out this one-room hotel in a hip district of the Danish capital. The green shades on the walls which have nature-inspired motifs add a warm ambience to the space.
Yotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Airport hotels can be stylish too. Yotel’s cabins at Schiphol Airport come with funky interiors (that have a clubby vibe!), convertible SmartBeds and free hot chocolate 24/7.
40 Winks, London, UK
This hotel, opened in 2009 in London’s East End, is owned by a designer who was way ahead of the game. With its whimsical interiors featuring antique-inspired pieces, the beguiling two-room hotel is said to be the world’s first ‘micro boutique hotel’.
Pod Hotel, New York, USA
Maybe not quite fit for a Queen, but the Queen Pods at this hotel are an excellent option if you’re staying in Manhattan and don’t want to spend a fortune to have fun. There’s a taco restaurant, playroom and bar plus a garden cafe and roof deck for hanging out with new friends.
Dean, Dublin, Ireland
These Mod Pods prove that small doesn’t mean scrimping on style or comfort. You’ll get a big bouncy bed, walls adorned with Irish art, a Marshall amp for your gadgets and a mini Smeg fridge stocked with snacks and drinks.
Honor & Folly, Detroit, USA
More a ‘small scale guesthouse’, its two thoughtfully fashioned rooms come with personal touches. If you like, the owners can fill the pantry with local produce, have raw juice waiting in the fridge or pack a picnic basket to suit your tastes. The raw exposed brick walls, paired with the stained-glass features in the window, add an interesting touch to the space.
The Oyster Inn, New Zealand
This three-room hotel on Waiheke Island is micro without being minimalist. Enjoy seafront views and the contemporary local art displayed in your room while snuggled under cosy merino wool blankets.
Crane Hotel Faralda, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This is perhaps one of the most extraordinary micro hotels around. You’ll find these three eclectically designed suites at the top of a 50-metre crane. From here, enjoy fine views of the harbour. Definitely one to add to your bucket list.
Adapted from Silver Kris.