12 Fabulous Bubble Hotels and Structures From Around the World (4 of 7)

Amazon Spheres, Seattle, Washington

Seattle is home to the ultra-futuristic (by 1960s standards) Space Needle and a bunch of Starbuckses that make no sense to visit for the same reason that you’d never go to a Pizza Hut in Rome. But now the City of Rain also has the Amazon Spheres, these orb-like structures that serve as a botanical garden. Unlike the other places on this list, you can’t actually stay in a sphere, but you can still visit it if you look presentable enough.

Whitepod Hotel, Monthey, Switzerland

The Whitepod Hotel nestled in the Swiss Alps is perfect whether you’re taking a trip in the winter during ski season or in the summer when you want to go for a hike. To keep you all toasty and warm, these geodesic pods —15 in total — come equipped with wood-burning stoves.