All throughout the world lie the scattered remains of hotels that once stood magnificent in their beauty, but which are now decaying and decrepit. We recently took a look at sixteen of the world's most amazing abandoned hotels but there are many more of these strange wonders out there.

The urban explorer may discover these architectural monuments of history on a trek in nearly any part of the world. From hotels that were only half-built and then abandoned mid-project to hotels who fell from their glory into a state of decay, here are eight more of the most interesting abandoned hotels in the world.

When the temperature starts to rise there's nowhere better to chill out than by the pool, but not all pools are equal: some swimming pools are destinations in and of themselves. From amazing infinity pools at resorts in exotic locations to visually compelling pools with awesome waterfalls and special effects built in, these are designed to make you feel cool both in and out of the water. Here's a look at 15 of the most luxurious swimming pools you'll find anywhere in the world.

Minimalism in regards to architecture is the idea that less is more, and when you integrate this concept into the design of a hotel, you get some of the most modern, sleek, and stylish looking hotels in the world. A hotel designed around the idea of minimalism is more than just a hotel, it's a piece of art.

Minimalistic architecture and design is based on the concept of creating smooth geometric shapes, and sleek lines, using only the necessary elements. Hotels designed in this fashion are extremely popular, and often times these chic and sexy hotels are the only choice for the rich and famous. Although these urban-themed hotels are minimalistic in design, they are far from featureless, boring, and plain – they are actually quite the opposite.

These are some of the coolest hotel suites, rooms, and villas in the world that are designed around the idea of minimalism. After seeing these awesome photos, I think that you'll see that less really is more!

There are two reasons that you would want to visit one of the most amazing hotel suites in the world. The first is that you want to be able to tell everyone you know that you stayed in one of the coolest hotel suites on the planet. The second is because the luxury of these places is worth the price tag that's attached. Both of these reasons for seeking out best-of-breed hotels can be satisfied in one fell swoop by booking into any of the following rather impressive rooms. But there's something that you should know first; you could get really used to living like this and you might not want to come home!

Around the world stand empty hotels that symbolise the loss of prosperity and the death of dreams. Lavish resorts and small hotels which were once filled with life and activity are now abandoned and filled only with decay. Expensive hotels that began to be erected in areas of the world where development was anticipated now remain half-built in areas of the world where tourists rarely go. Abandoned hotels range from decrepit to like-new and exist everywhere from remote parts of the globe to modern urban cities. Following are some of the most interesting of those spots that serve as reminders that even the best laid plans don't always work out over time.