Special Concepts
Special and exciting hotel concepts
Welcome to our new section “Special Concepts” – showcasing hotels that break the mold yet remain fully classifiable under the classification system. We believe classification isn’t conservative and outdated, but flexible and evolving: standards are updated every five years via the Hotelstars Union. These spotlighted properties prove that extraordinary architecture, innovative formats and unforgettable guest experiences fit just as well into the star framework.
Discover that exceptional can also be certified.
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Hotel Ještěd
Czech Republic
Perched atop Mount Ještěd in a hyperboloid TV‑tower‑hotel, this iconic building by Karel Hubáček doubles as landmark and accommodation. Its futuristic design and panoramic elevation create a surreal experience: sleep inside a transmission tower with sweeping views across Czech and German landscapes. A truly original concept that defies conventional hotel typologies.
Contact
Hotel Ještěd
Horní Hanychov 153
460 08 Liberec 8, Czech Republic
Phone: +420 485 104 291
Email: recepce@jested.cz
Hôtel Palafitte
Switzerland
Set literally on stilts over Lake Neuchâtel, with 38 individual pavilions half of which hover above water. Each spacious pavilion offers direct lake access, cutting‑edge smart controls and breathtaking views. Europe’s only five‑star stilt hotel. A magical water‑borne concept that remains fully classifiable under flexible criteria.
Contact
Hôtel Palafitte
Route des Gouttes‑d’Or 2
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Phone: +41 32 723 02 02
Email: reservation@palafitte.ch
Hotel Arctic
Greenland
Hotel Arctic offers an unforgettable stay on the shores of the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Guests can experience unique glass igloos, where luxury meets Arctic wilderness. With breathtaking views of glaciers and drifting icebergs, this extraordinary concept lets you sleep under the northern lights in comfort and style.
Contact
Hotel Arctic A/S
Mittarfimmut B-1128
3952 Ilulissat, Greenland
Phone: +299 94 41 53
Email: booking@hotel-arctic.gl
