Located in key destinations around the world, the following properties were selected for their uniqueness, their great customer service, and, naturally, the one-off experience they offer their guests.

"Go big or go home," the saying goes – a sentiment usually reserved for sports commentary, but equally as applicable to travel. Indeed, why bother even leaving the house if you're not planning to do something out of the ordinary? The whole point of travel is to change your perspective, whether it's to relax, to revel or to reconnect with nature.  

Going "big" while on holiday can be as much about your hotel as your destination. Some hotels make a vacation special from the outset by going above and beyond simply providing accommodation. Offering more than just a comfortable bedroom, these "over-the-top" properties use unique design and unconventional concepts to transport guests even farther away from the everyday through art, whimsy and extravagance. 

Importantly, over-the-top needn't mean expensive. While some hotels delight their guests with superlative levels of luxury, some create a unique experience through imaginative design.  From the museum-like suites of HOMA in Guilin to the brashly colored rooms of Brighton's Hotel Pelirocco, there's an over-the-top hotel experience for every type of traveler. Located in key destinations around the world, the following properties were selected for their uniqueness, their great customer service, and, naturally, the one-off experience they offer their guests.