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When travelling there are so many different options and styles to accommodation. From budget hotels to independent Air BNBs to fancy resorts and five star hotels We’ve just about tried them all - and always happy to give something new a go. Although not on purpose - we have even managed to stay at a few memorable quirky themed hotels. And whilst we didn’t particularly go out of our way to stay in them, they just happened to have a good rate on the day we were in town, they have certainly left a lasting memory. Here are a four quirky themed hotels that you may want to try on your travels that have left an impression with us. StayPineapple Hotel - Seattle Yes you read it right, there is a pineapple themed hotel! Why, I really could not answer, but we have stayed there! In fact there are a chain of StayPineapple Hotels across the USA with the newest addition opening in New York’s Midtown Manhattan. From the moment you first step foot in the lobby there is no mistaken the obsession here with pineapples. In the afternoon the lobby features signature pineapple cupcakes and pineapple infused water to greet arriving guests and the walls are adorned with pineapple themed artwork. From the subtle print of the pineapple on your room key, through to the pineapple sticker on the toilet paper roll to the more obvious pineapple embroidery on the pillows and slippers, there is a lot of yellow going on in this hotel. And if you like to travel with your pooch, these boutique hotels are dog obsessed and your canine companion is always welcome. For more details, visit the StayPineapple website. Nickelodeon Suites - Orlando When our son was young we took a trip to Orlando, Florida and ended up staying in the Nickelodeon Suites. We booked the hotel as it had a great rate and it provided apartment type accommodation - but the added bonus was the Nickelodeon theme. The centre of the resort homed a massive water splash park and every afternoon the splash bucket would be filled with the trademark Nickelodeon green slime for a good old slime splash session! What more could you ask for than being dumped with green slime - right! The rooms featured pictures of Nickelodeon stars on the walls and there was a themed breakfast in the restaurant where you could dine with Spongebob and Dora. Unfortunately our son was terrified of the giant characters walking around - but many kids loved getting up close and personal with Diego. This resort is no longer operating as Nickelodeon Suites, it is now a Holiday Inn, but the fantastic waterpark still remains. Hard Rock Hotel - Mexico, Bali and Penang We seem to have a bit of an affinity for the Hard Rock Hotel. Before children we would always seek out Hard Rock Cafe’s in every city we visited, we even have a quirky collection of Hard Rock Hotel hurricane glasses from across the globe! Since having the kids we tend not to buy the glass but instead have taken to staying in the themed resorts. So far we have tried the Hard Rock Hotels of Bali, Penang and probably our favourite the all inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. If you like your music memorabilia, these hotels certainly cater for that obsession. From a Jimmy Hendrix guitar to a Michael Jackson glove, the corridors are filled with framed bits and pieces from iconic popular culture. The resorts offer a few signature extras such as the option to have a guitar in your room to use during your stay and in Bali the hotel featured a sound booth to record your own album. Visit the Hard Rock Hotel Website for Details. Peabody Hotel - Memphis Now the name of this hotel really does not give any indication of the theme, which is why we were a bit surprised upon arrival - but this hotel is duck obsessed.
This charming southern hotel is home to some very pampered ducks who entertain international visitors every day with the Daily Duck March. At 11am and 5pm the Peabody Duck Master escorts five ducks as they ride down the elevator from their rooftop sleeping quarters to the lobby of the hotel where red carpet is laid out for them to parade their way to the atrium fountain. Visitors line the red carpet and forward book tables in the restaurant for an up close and personal viewing of the internationally renowned spectacular. The duck obsession is not contained to the lobby - the hotel room carries the theme through with duck embroidered linens and towels, duck shaped soap, ducks printed on the stationery and duck shaped pillow chocolates at your turn down service. In nearly every corner of your room you will find a duck weaved into the design. Interesting fact that duck is strictly prohibited from being served in any of the hotels restaurants! Find more fun facts at the Peabody hotel’s website. Have you ever stayed in a quirky themed hotel - let us know in the comments. Penny - Itchy Feet Family
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