From unfortunate translations to unusual place names, these hotels are noteworthy not because of their award-winning service or world-class amenities, but rather their funny names. So sit back and read on for a healthy dose of laughs.
Located just minutes from the largest lake in New Mexico, this hotel and spa takes its misleading name from the town of Elephant Butte. Although you won’t find any actual elephant butts here, the hotel offers many activities like golfing, water sports and bird-watching.
Sharing a name with a popular German surname, this Paris hotel offers lots of laughs to its English-speaking guests. Pronounced in German as “koontz”, those of us not familiar with the language might think it sounds more like that well-known profanity. The 2-star hotel is located next to the Gare du Nord station.
Centrally located in the Turkish city of Istanbul, the Grand Gross Hotel is actually not gross at all. With 60 comfortable rooms and buffet breakfast, it’s great value for money right in the heart of the city, perfect for weekend breaks.
Although technically not a hotel, we just had to include Big Dick’s Halfway Inn. This famous bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri has used its NSFW name to its advantage. It's become so popular, it even has a gift shop where you can buy various Big Dick’s themed t-shirts and sweatshirts.
You might be conjuring all kinds of inappropriate images in your head when imagining what the French Lick Resort in Indiana is like. In reality, it’s a classic American resort hotel that offers everything from a spa and swimming to golfing and hiking. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), it just happens to be in a place called French Lick.
Scattered across Kerala in southwest India, this collection of 11 hotels and resorts is actually not bad at all, contrary to what the name suggests. The group also offers luxury houseboats, holiday packages and trips to Kerala’s backwaters.
If there’s any hell you would want to end up in, this hotel is probably it. Located in a Norwegian town called Hell, it’s part of Scandic hotels, which are renowned for their exceptional service and amazing breakfasts.
Don’t worry, you won't get more than you bargained for at the Grand Oral Hotel, despite what the name might suggest. Located a short stroll away from the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the 3-star hotel offers comfortable city break stays.
We’ll agree, this does sound like a joke. However, Best Western Plus Intercourse Village is a very real hotel located in… Intercourse. A stay in this hotel is worth the location check-in on Facebook alone.
Although the motel and campground claims their Trip Advisor Award and reviews are no accident, the innuendo behind its name might have been. Located in Port Alberni, Canada, Somass Motel is a great base for exploring the rest of the Vancouver Island.
Proving that grammar is important, Barcelona’s Hotel Colon is actually supposed to be Hotel Colón, but the accent is missed off their signage. So, the 4-star hotel located opposite the Sagrada Familia shares a name with the main part of the large intestine.
If you think the name of this inn is an indication of what your stay might be like, you’ll be proven wrong pretty fast. From beautiful stained glass windows to crystal chandeliers, this Queen Anne-style mansion in Arkansas is set against the stunning scenery of Eureka Springs Historic District. No old lace here.
A bad hotel is the one place you don’t want to be staying on holiday. However, BadHotel in the Netherlands actually looks like somewhere we would like to escape to for a couple of days. This lodge-style seaside hotel is surrounded by forests and sand dunes, yet Rotterdam is only a few miles away.
We’re not entirely sold on the funky nor the monkey part, however, the balconies overlooking the lush green palm canopy in this Costa Rican lodge do look rather dreamy. Located in Santa Teresa, facing the Pacific Ocean, this hotel is perfect for surfing and yoga enthusiasts.
With a name that sounds like Google Translate gone wrong, this hostel had become famous among festival-goers. Located in the Polish city of Sopot, which hosts many music events throughout the summer, it was a cheap and cheerful place to crash after a night’s partying. Unfortunately, it’s now permanently closed.
If you’re still welling up 20 years after that stampede scene in the Lion King, this might not be the best place to spend the night. For everyone else, Stampede Bed & Breakfast is a charming traditional American lodging located in a place with an equally charming name… Tombstone.
Although the name suggests the future of your stay is uncertain, this is another hotel that takes its name from its location. A part of the Comfort Inn & Suites chain, the hotel located in New Mexico offers easy access to the area’s most popular attractions like Sierra del Rio Golf Course and Hot Springs Historic District.
Located in Lake District in northwest England, Llamas Pyjamas is perfect for any llama fans. Although, disappointingly, the llamas here aren’t dressed in pyjamas, guests do have a chance to pet, feed and go on walks with the animals.
Contrary to first impressions, you’ll be glad to know that this hotel’s sympathies don’t lie with Nazi Germany. Located in Thailand, which is predominately a Buddhist country, the swastika in this hotel’s name refers to an ancient and sacred religious icon still used in many parts of Asia.