The Icelandic social hotel KEX opened its first location outside of the country in Portland, Oregon. — and it features the same minimalist-inspired, laid-back vibe as the original. Located at the base of the Burnside Bridge, the hotel is a partnership between Iceland’s KEX Brewing and Portland’s ChefStable, and features a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and a 12-person Nordic sauna. Private rooms with shared baths start at $90 per night. 

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Relive the Roaring '20s in Las Vegas the way Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin did at the city’s first hotel (formerly known as Hotel Nevada), located right at the Fremont Street Experience. Today, the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino serves Prohibition-Era vintage cocktails in coffee mugs to conceal the booze and features dancing dealers at 6 p.m. nightly. Rates from $12.60 per night (really!)

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Sitting less than 100 feet from the beach on Miami's Collins Avenue, this boutique hotel-European hostel hybrid i has all the South Beach vibes  — complete with an affordable price tag for private rooms with ensuite bathrooms. If sand isn’t your thing, lounge at the poolside bar (Driftway) or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, Jim & Neesie. Private room rates from $95 per night.

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The best views of the storybook city of Gdansk, Poland, are from its riverfront — and the Radisson Hotel & Suites Gdansk has a prime location on Granary Island. The property's Old World-inspired exterior is infused with a modern sheen, which perfectly captures the dichotomy of the Polish city’s beauty. Rates from 75 euro ($81) per night. 

The 31-room Hotel at Esperanza Mansion is located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The elegant mansion dates back to 1838 and was formerly known as the Keuka Park Hotel. Since then, it's become a coveted wedding destination thanks to its stunning views of Keuka Lake. And, as further proof of its fairytale status, there’s also an on-site ballroom (plus a restaurant, café, and — of course — manicured gardens). Rates from $99 per night.

Get your kicks on Route 66 at the WigWam Motel in southern California. The property features 19, 32-foot-fall teepees. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2012, the motel was established back in 1949 (but don't worry: it has since been restored). Rates from $80 per night.

Relax in hammocks or in the pool surrounded by lush gardens at La Jamaca Hotel and Restaurant. Located in the sleepy southwestern town of La Parguera — best known for its stunning mangrove channels — near the famous Bioluminescent Bay, this 13-room guesthouse was one of the island’s first eco-friendly hotels. (Don't miss the plantain-stuffed skirt steak and homemade sangria!) Rates from $89 per night.

Rock out among 2,200 slot machines and 120 table games at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, which spans 17 acres right along the city's famed boardwalk. Complete with 15 dining options, pool and beach access, several music and comedy venues, and even an on-site gas station and car wash, the property is practically a city of its own. Rates  from $46 per night. 

At first glance, Signature San Francisco has all the signs of classic Californian mid-century modernity. But, step inside and it’s got the sleek feel of today's aesthetics — with a prime location in the SoMa district to boot. And Warriors fans rejoice: It’s only one-and-a-half-miles to the Chase Center. Rates from $74 per night.  

Hop aboard one of ten retired Union Pacific cabooses, which have since been transformed into cabins at Waterloo Cabooses at Nebraska’s Two Rivers State Recreation Area. Inside each car are two sets of bunk beds and two individual beds (which sleep up to six), a bathroom, and a kitchen and dining area. Rates from $75 per night.

Why go chasing the Northern Lights when you can admire them from the comfort of your own room at the Radisson Blu Hotel Tromosø, Norway? Begin your Arctic adventures at this 269-room waterfront hotel, which is located right in the center of town. Rooms from 919 NOK, or $99, per night. 

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The Holiday Inn Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand is an hour’s drive from Mount Rushmore National Monument and a two-hour drive from Badlands National Park. After glorious days out in nature, relax at the 98-room resort, which has three restaurants, a casino, spa, and theater. Rates from $56 per night. 

The throwback, midcentury-modern vibe is paired with modern decor at Thunderbird Lodge in Redding, California (part of California's Shasta Cascade Region). The property dates back to the 1950s and is in close proximity to nearby attractions like the Sundial Bridge, Cascade Theatre, and Whiskeytown Lake, as well as 225 miles of hiking and biking trails. Rates from $89 per night.

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Just off of Athen's bustling Ermou Street you'll find the Noma Hotel. The 16-room property is housed in a building that dates back to 1843; it once served as a girls' orphanage. As soon as you enter the lobby (complete with stone walls and arches), you’ll feel as if you've stepped back in time. Rates from $71 per night.

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Even celebrities love Las Vegas’ El Cortez Hotel and Casino, the longest continually running resort and casino in Sin City. (Ellie Goulding filmed her “On My Mind” video here, and it's also where rapper Bad Bunny shot his Billboard cover.) The hotel first opened in 1941, and today, the mainstay offers great value like free wine or beer with an entrée in the restaurant. Rates from $20 per night.

Built in 1936, Rome's 242-room Hotel Mediterraneo merges modern Art Deco design with historic Roman roots. Centrally located near the Termini train, the 10-story hotel sits on top of the highest of the city’s seven hills. Property highlights include the rooftop restaurant bar and restaurant, which features panoramic views that span the Colosseum to Saint Peter’s Dome. Rates from 64 euro (or around $70) per night.

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