Floating hotels worldwide for a truly magical escape
Once a Northern Lighthouse Board ship, it was revamped by the team at The Royal Yacht Britannia and now offers guests a seriously luxurious stay, with various types of cabin available and a deck with glorious views out to the Scottish capital.
You can feel good about staying in this floating hotel. The Good Hotel in east London's Royal Victoria Docks is more than just a Thames-side accommodation option. The hotel is also a social-good project, hiring and training unemployed locals.
And just because it's all about giving back doesn't mean it can't feel special. Pared-back luxury is the theme here, with neutral tones complementing the river vistas and an industrial-chic design throughout. Deluxe rooms have king-sized beds, and the rooftop is ideal for drinks with a great view.
If you're not rich enough to own a super yacht, Sunborn is here for you. Get the full luxury yacht experience on board this floating hotel on the Thames in London's Docklands area. Dine with views out to the sparkling skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, before retiring to the sumptuous cabins for a night on the water.
There's even an onboard spa, where you can enjoy aromatherapy and skincare treatments, while afternoon tea is served in the restaurant for a traditional British experience. Just don't get too used to it, as a yacht like this one would usually set you back tens of millions of pounds.
Set in the wilds of northern Norway, at the base of the Svartisen glacier, this hotel is held up for its green credentials. When it opens in 2024 (after being delayed in 2022), it's set to be the world's first 'energy-positive' hotel (meaning it'll generate more energy than it uses), since the roof is covered in solar panels.
In an archipelago of brilliantly white islands surrounded by the azure Indian Ocean, it would be almost criminal not to make the most of the water. That's why, in the Maldives, there are plenty of hotels with floating (or seemingly floating) rooms. But Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll