World's most unusual hotels

Doing exactly as it says on the tin, this place is constructed entirely of ice and snow.

Walls of up to six feet of solid snow are excellent at insulating, but if you thought an ice hotel would need to be made in boring blocky shapes, think again; ice proves the perfect material for carving intricate interiors and decorative sculptures and the crafty designers work individual themes into the rooms to give them a different tone; styles include Chinese, Egyptian and, er...007.

This remarkable hotel offers a nice cosy sauna area and you'll be given a freshly-heated sleeping bag at bedtime to ensure you don't get too chilly.
More info: Quebec City guide