Couple Embarks on Whimsical Journey to Stay in the World’s Most Unique Hotels
Margaret and Corey Bienert, a spirited couple from the United States, have embarked on a captivating mission to explore and stay in some of the world’s quirkiest and most imaginative hotels. Their extraordinary adventures have been meticulously documented in a delightful new book called “Hotel Kitsch,” recently published by Artisan Books.
Margaret and Corey’s story began when they first crossed paths while attending university in Illinois. Their shared love for photography ignited a remarkable journey in 2018, as they set out to explore a variety of themed hotels across America and beyond. Their captivating experiences were soon shared with the world through their ‘A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour’ YouTube channel.
Their engaging video tours of eccentric hotel and motel rooms quickly captured the hearts of viewers, amassing a whopping 1.8 million followers on popular social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Among the distinctive places the couple has spent the night are an airplane transformed into a love motel, a cowboy-themed hotel, and an ‘Arctic Cave’ suite. Each location is a captivating blend of fantastical imitations of familiar settings, characterized by imaginative interiors brimming with patterns, colors, and personality.
In their delightful book, the Bienerts invite readers to explore a compendium of incredible hotel suites across the United States. Here are a few standout examples:
Designer Inn and Suites, Toledo, Iowa: The rainforest room is one of seven elaborate rooms at Designer Inn and Suites. The bedroom ceiling is adorned with foliage, adding a unique touch to the immersive design.
Love Cloud, Las Vegas, Nevada: Love Cloud, a tour operator, offers a unique experience with its ‘Mile High Club’ flight. Couples (or even throuples) can enjoy up to 90 minutes in a private flight, complete with a cozy twin-size mattress. It’s just as wild as it sounds, and total discretion is assured.
Wildwood Inn, Florence, Kentucky: The ‘Arctic Cave’ room at Wildwood Inn is a mesmerizing display of ice-inspired design, from the bathroom counter to the side tables and chairs. A corner tub even gives the illusion of sinking into a melting glacier.
Anniversary Inn, Boise, Idaho: In Idaho’s Anniversary Inn, you can bathe in the shadow of a dragon in the Sultan’s Palace Suite, while Roxbury Motel in New York State whisks you away to the Emerald City, complete with details like a red poppy field mural.
Black Swan Inn, Pocatello, Idaho: The Wild West-inspired suite at Black Swan Inn features swinging saloon doors, a sunken tub, and a clever watering can showerhead.
The Dive Motel, Nashville, Tennessee: Stepping into The Dive Motel feels like a journey back in time, with wood paneling, leather barstools, checkered linoleum flooring, and a massive disco ball.
Urban Cowboy, Nashville, Tennessee: This hotel immerses you in a rustic-yet-glamorous world with top-to-bottom handcrafted southwestern designs, solid wood floors, well-worn leather furniture, antler fixtures, and hand-printed patterns on walls and ceilings.
Adventure Suites, North Conway, New Hampshire: Adventure Suites offers a thrilling Old Western town experience, with the ‘Roman Rendezvous’ suite boasting a heart-shaped tub and a stunning mountain view. Sybaris Pool Suites in Illinois offer romantic getaways dedicated to enhancing couples’ relationships.
Married couple Margaret and Corey Bienert are on a mission to celebrate and share the magic of unique, nostalgic, and one-of-a-kind hotels with the world. Their whimsical journey offers a fascinating glimpse into the creativity and imagination that can be found in these remarkable accommodations.
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