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The most interesting hotels in the world Dec 12th 2012, 13:00 'Tis the season for annual awards lists, but if you think you know what's coming, guess again. Oyster's awards aren't like the other guys' — we're not like the other guys, so why should our awards be? You can find lists of the world's best luxury hotels in a dozen other places, but only Oyster digs deep to learn every hotel's secret quirks. Our hotel investigators trot the globe and visit every hotel in person so we can bring you the unvarnished truth, and this year, for the first-ever annual Oyster Hotel Awards, we'd like to show you the wackiest, coolest, weirdest, and most interesting things they came across in their travels. We are thrilled to present the 2012 selection of Oyster's Most Interesting Hotels in the World. Are you ready for this? Most Interesting Hotels of the Rich and Famous Dream Downtown Best Celeb Scandal Hotel: Dream Downtown, New York City You can always count on Lilo to cause a scandal at a hotel, and in 2012, Lohan was accused of a hit and run outside of the Dream Downtown Hotel.    Hotel Victor Best Expensive Hotel Spa Treatment: Hotel Victor, Miami For an over-the-top expensive spa treatment, it's hard to top the $5,000 Evian bath at the Hotel Victor, which is just what it sounds like — a bath in 1,000 bottles of French mineral water. Bitter End Yacht Club Best Hotel Yacht Parking: Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda The Bitter End Yacht Club's Quarterdeck Marina can accommodate 18 yachts (up to 150 feet long, with drafts up to 15 feet), and is arguably one of the most popular destination marinas in the Caribbean. GoldenEye Hotel & Resort Best James-Bond-Approved Hotel: GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, Jamaica James Bond has left his mark on hotels around the globe, but no Bond hotel can beat the Goldeneye, where the series first originated: The Jamaican hot spot is the former residence of Bond creator Ian Fleming, who wrote all of his books here. Most Interesting Hotels of the Future Hotel Emiliano Best Tricked-Out Hotel Toilet: Hotel Emiliano, Sao Paulo This hotel toilet has buttons. 'Nuff said. The Mira Hong Kong Best Geek-Friendly Hotel Entertainment System: The Mira Hong Kong The Mira Hong Kong's entertainment units incorporate a computer and Blu-Ray DVD player. Fancy stuff. Good Hotel Best Tree-Huggingly Awesome Hotel Eco Initiative: Good Hotel, San Francisco We know — this water-conserving toilet-top sink is exactly what you've been missing in life. We felt the same way. Yotel Best Futuristic Hotel Robot: Yotel, New York City Any future that doesn't involve more luggage handler robots is a future we want no part of. Most Interesting Hotels with a History Ashford Castle Best Irish Castle Hotel: Ashford Castle, Ireland Because who doesn't want to sleep in a fairytale castle? Solar Do Castelo Hotel Best Hotel With Medieval Village Location: Solar Do Castelo Hotel, Lisbon It doesn't get much more authentic than staying within the walls of a medieval village. Liberty Hotel Best Hotel That's a Former Jail: Liberty Hotel, Boston This is a hotel we wouldn't mind being locked up in. Algonquin Hotel Best Haunted Hotel: Algonquin Hotel, New York City The Algonquin is allegedly haunted by the ghosts of the 1920s literary society The Round Table, who met regularly in the hotel dining room.  Most Interesting Hotels That Are S-S-Sexy Desire Resort & Spa Riviera Maya Best Swinger-Friendly Hotel Paradise: Desire Resort & Spa Riviera Maya This clothing-optional resort with raucous activities sounds like a whole lotta fun for the swinger set. One by the Five Best Sexy Hotel Bed: One by the Five, Paris One by the Five only has one bed, but the hotel made it count: It's levitating, covered in rose petals, and placed underneath a faux starlit sky.   The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Best Hotel for Picking up Single Ladies: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas The Cosmopolitan is still one of the hottest new hotels on the Vegas Strip, and it's trendy nightclub and five bars help make it a first-rate spot for making new lady friends. Most Interesting Hotels That Will Get Your Heart Pumping Hope Lake Lodge Best Hotel Ropes and Zip-Line Course: Hope Lake Lodge, Finger Lakes The adventure center across the road from Hope Lake Lodge has zip-lining, a ropes course, a mountain coaster, and more — plenty to get your heart rate up. DOm Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel Best Hotel Fitness Center with Killer Views: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel, Rio De Janeiro It's hard to sweat it when working out alongside stunning views of the ocean and Copacabana, Rio's most famous beach. Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Best Hotel Shark Tank Water Slide: Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Water slides are even more fun when they go through shark tanks. Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort Best Hotel Trapeze Lessons: Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort, Dominican Republic A vacation just isn't a vacation without trapeze lessons from circus performers. Most Interesting Zany Hotel Extras Rancho Valencia Resort Best Free Hotel Minibar Gorgefest: Rancho Valencia Resort, San Diego The only thing better than stuffing your face with minibar items is stuffing your face with free minibar items. Hard Rock Hotel Chicago Best Hotel Guitar Delivery Service: Hard Rock Hotel Chicago Just can't wait until you get home for your next jam sesh? The Hard Rock Chicago's Fender delivery service has got you covered. The Muse - Kimpton Best Hotel Director of Pet Relations: The Muse – Kimpton, New York City Ginger, the Muse's teacup pomeranian, knows that your pet deserves to be greeted at check-in, too! And the human front desk staff doesn't speak dog. Ace Hotel NY Best Retro Music Hotel Room Amenity: Ace Hotel NY, New York City If you prefer turntables to iPod docks, the Ace Hotel NY is your kind of place. Most Interesting Hotels That Are Straight-Up Stylin' Wynn Las Vegas Best Hotel Shopping: Wynn Las Vegas The Esplanades at Wynn and Encore has 16 high-end shops, including Alexander McQueen and Cartier. Hotel Le Notre Dame Best High-Design Hotel Style: Hotel Le Notre Dame, Paris French fashion designer Christina Lacroix designed the rooms at this charming Parisian boutique hotel. &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Best Glamorous Hotel Glamping: &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, Botswana This ultra-remote, luxurious safari lodge has nine safari "tents" that are fully screened in and thoroughly high-end, with huge soaking tubs, four-poster beds, lots of wood, and private pools. Most Interesting Hotel Views for Looky-Loos Hotel Panorama by Rhombus Best Hotel Loo with a View: Hotel Panorama by Rhombus, Hong Kong Hotel Panorama is aptly named — gentlemen can even enjoy the view from the public urinals. Arenal Kioro Suites and Spa Best Hotel Hot Tub View: Arenal Kioro Suites and Spa, Costa Rica Every room in the hotel has a hot tub and views of Arenal Volcano. Palazzo Manfredi Best Hotel View to Dine For: Palazzo Manfredi, Rome We think the ancient Romans would have been impressed by the drama of this restaurant outlook.

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