The Importance of Glass at the Arlo Hotel Nomad

Beds set into the cityscape, a stunning see-through rooftop floor and more

When glancing skyward from the base of the brand new Arlo Hotel Nomad, one notices an overhang composed of glass. It isn’t until guests step out on the spacious 31st floor outdoor bar that it becomes evident this is a small, transparent floor. It may be vertigo-inducing for some, but it’s more than an uncommon design flourish; it’s actually a telling indicator of the importance …

Eldorado’s “Seanomads” Seatrekking Video

Exploring the island of Tenerife almost entirely by water

The term “seatrekking” can be explained through its very name. Developed by Bernhard Wache and Martina Schlüter, seatrekking translates to exploring an island predominantly through an underwater adventure—stepping ashore only to eat and rest. And this is exactly what’s highlighted in this stunning new “Seanomads” video by the Barcelona-based art collective Eldorado. The troupe focused their efforts on Tenerife, a central spot in Spain’s Canary …

Sweden’s Luxury Hotel Room in a Silver Mine

It took ten years for miners to carve out what would later become the Sala Silver Mine Hotel Suite in the underbelly of Sweden’s formerly most important silver mine. At 508 feet underground, it’s the world’s deepest hotel room. And while the mine itself is rather cold, the room sits at a pocket of warmer air, making it a more habitable spot. Just don’t expect …