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Best Western Fireside Inn : Ontario, Canada

Best Western Fireside Inn : Ontario, Canada

A Best Western in Kingston that features a few classic theme suites – and these are truly out of this world. We stayed in the Tranquility Base space room, Up Up and Away hot air balloon room, as well as the Lord and Lady room that features English decor and a Rolls-Royce bed.

Location: Ontario, Canada

Cost: ~$300-$500

Our Overall Rating: 5/5

We have been to so many theme hotels now it’s hard to believe we can still be surprised, shocked, and overwhelmed with what we find behind that door. This hotel truly had that effect on us – I couldn’t believe the scale and detail in each room! These have to be some of the largest and most interactive rooms we’ve seen. Besides the fact that the rooms are beyond fantastical – the whole hotel was so lovely. The breakfast was delicious, the staff was helpful, and the restaurant was so fun we ate there every night of our stay! It feels like a part of the experience but is also great, classic pub food. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a fantastic theme experience! They even include a chilled beverage and chocolate covered strawberries with your room.

Cleanliness Rating: 5/5

One of the cleanest theme hotels – and even hotels in general – that we’ve stayed in. I’m SO impressed because normally in rooms like these, you’re bound to find some dust, a cobweb, or even a sock left behind from a previous guest. There are just so many nooks and crannies to check! No issues here at all. Didn’t even feel the need to clean the tub first, personally. 

Favorite Room: It is so hard to choose – but I will say both the Tranquility Base and Up Up and Away actually took my breath away. I already want to go back!

Website: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-kingston/best-western-fireside-inn/propertyCode.66017.html

Booking Info: Call the hotel for theme room availability and pricing: 613-549-2211 

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Grandpa’s Pool House : Stanchfield, MN

Grandpa’s Pool House: This is a 1980’s home turned Airbnb and photoshoot rental owned by a woman named Eva. The house belonged to her grandparents and after their passing she wanted to give it a second life. Eva has spent the last couple years fixing up the maintenance issues and also putting her own glorious spin on the place by bringing in lots of kitschy, vintage, and fantasy elements. The home is an eclectic mixture of 70’s and 80’s decor, but is also incredibly functional as a vacation house. Nothing else quite like it, and it certainly brings a new element of pizzazz to the Midwest!

Location: Stanchfield, MN

Cost: ~$1000 for overnights and ~$125/hour for weekday photoshoots. The house can sleep up to 14!!

Our Overall Rating: 5/5

As someone who was born and raised in the Midwest, this place just warms my heart. It has so many elements that feel true to the Midwest roots, but also brings in glamour I’m not used to seeing in small town Minnesota! Eva is the kindest and coolest host who really wants you to make yourself at home. She even has a costume area so you can fit right into the decor! Such a fun place for a girls trip, a party, a bachelorette party, or just a good old fashioned Midwest getaway. We drove well out of our way to see it and I’m so glad we did!

Cleanliness Rating: 5/5

Eva has done so much to maintain this place and everything felt so clean! I will say – be warned the mosquitos get bad in the summer. Just remembered to warn you.

Favorite Room: We slept in the pink room and I loved it! Kinda want to try the water bed next time.

Website: https://www.instagram.com/grandpaspoolhouse/

Booking Info: https://www.grandpaspoolhouse.com/main

Episode: Coming in July!

The Darling Mansion : Toronto, ON

The Darling Mansion: Victorian Mansion in Toronto, Ontario, covered in shrubbery and vines on the outside and eclectic artwork on the inside. It’s used for private events, photoshoots, weddings, and overnights.

Location: 224 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6J 3E1, Canada

Cost: They no longer use Airbnb for rentals since they rent for a large variety of things so just reach out through the contact info on their website if you’re interested in staying! They can give you pricing and availability.

Our Overall Rating: 5/5

Look. This place gets the perfect score because they’re just not competing with anyone. They’re their own category here. It’s part historical site, part museum, part arthouse, part sexy getaway…it’s just a really cool and fascinating space, and the owner/curator Tanya is an inspiring character. She’s brought in so much taxidermy, sensual artwork, larger-than-life pieces to interact with, and she’s so welcoming and knowledgable. This is a great spot to stay when visiting Toronto and I hope to stop in for a party one day!

Cleanliness Rating: 4/5

When you’re dealing with a house that’s hundreds of years old you of course have elements that are vintage, worn down, or even broken. Having said that, we thought everything felt well maintained and comfortable for our stay! We know not everyone has the same standards as we do so just know what feels comfortable to you.

Favorite Room: We stayed in the Opium Den which was perfect for us. We loved the shower room and the balcony!

Website: https://thedarlingmansion.com/

Booking Info: Reach out through their website to inquire!

Episode: Instagram posts only

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Cliff House Lodge : Red Rocks, CO

Cliff House Lodge: A lodge built in the 1800’s that now hosts overnight stays in small cabins with private porches and private hot tubs or jacuzzis. The property is 420 friendly (not the cabins, just the porches!) and is a romantic getaway for couples. Some cabins are pet-friendly with a deposit and they offer a shuttle to Red Rocks Amphitheater on some concert nights. Check their website for more info!

Location: 121 Stone St, Morrison, CO 80465

Cost: ~$180-$300

Our Overall Rating: 4.5/5

This place was such a fun experience and we absolutely loved the area. Red Rocks was beautiful, we could walk to coffee, a drink, dessert, and dinner. The included breakfast is homemade and top-notch. We picked the perfect cabin because Camelot is the most explicitly decorated in a “theme” and we loved that. The only minor mark down is because not all of the cabins are super themed – but you can decide how much that matters to you! Very fun and romantic getaway. Can’t go wrong with a private hot tub, 420 friendly porch, and private jacuzzi.

Cleanliness Rating: 4/5

It’s impossible to make a vintage cabin completely “spotless” since there are old elements being used, but besides being worn down, they were well maintained cabins!

Favorite Room: The Camelot Cabin was the most fantasy-themed so of course that was our favorite. It is also the most recently updated room so you get the perks of new bed, new tiles, new tub, and more!

Website: https://cliffhouselodge.net/

Booking Info: You can book directly on their website

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Glen Tavern Inn : Santa Paula, CA

Glen Tavern Inn: This hotel was built in 1911 and, according to the internet, has a shadowy past and is extremely haunted. It’s even appeared on Ghost Adventures and the slogan is “where the past comes to life”. If you want to try a haunted hotel with a heart tub – this might be the only one for you!

Location: 134 N Mill St, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Cost: ~$100-$150

Our Overall Rating: 4/5

While it didn’t really reach ‘kitschy’ or ‘theme’ status, it was really fun to stay in such a unique and historical hotel. We didn’t have any extreme paranormal experiences, but I did feel creeped out on the 3rd floor for some reason while we were walking around and decided to go back down to where we were staying. Later I found out the rooms they say are haunted are on the 3rd floor! So..maybe there’s something to the story. Either way, you should be safe in the heart tub room. Go to dinner in their italian restaurant and check out the whole hotel and grounds. Lots of interesting old posters and decor.

Cleanliness Rating: 3/5

The building definitely shows its age, but the sheets and towels were clean so we were still comfortable!

Favorite Room: The heart jacuzzi room! I believe it was 107.

Website: https://www.glentavern.com/

Booking Info: You can book directly on their website but call ahead to make sure they reserve the right jacuzzi room for you if you want the heart tub! They only have 1!

Episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdhALGMjfWf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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