Those planning a trip to the continent who enjoy unconventional architecture could be in for a treat as online travel site TripAdvisor has listed the top ten converted hotels in Europe.
In at number one is a former water tower in Cologne; the Hotel Im Wasserturm used to be the largest structure of its kind in on the continent before being converted into accommodation in 1990.
Second place is taken by the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest, which is an Art Nouveau building that was restored in 2004.
Boasting views of the River Danube, the facility features stained glass windows and gold mosaic tiles.
Other facilities include a former medieval fortress in Trigance and a ex-prison in Stockholm.
In related news, Forbes recently compiled a list of the top ten most unusual hotels from around the globe.
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