The world's most beautiful hotel facades
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Remember that old adage that 'it's what's on the inside that matters'?
That may be true, but when it comes to choosing a hotel to stay at, impressive exteriors are part of what attracts us to select a property in the first place.
From boutique accommodations that aren't afraid to have fun with colour to a one-of-a-kind hotel built into the side of a cave, we've rounded up the most intriguing and beautiful hotel facades around.
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When it comes to hotels, sometimes it pays to judge one by its exterior. Pictured: Turkey's Yunak Evleri
The Apostrophe Hotel in Paris boasts a unique tree mural - that looks just as stunning at night
For a glimpse of classic New York elegance, look no further than The Jade Hotel in Greenwich Village
Yunak Everli, set in Urgup in the heart of Cappadocia in Turkey, is a unique cave hotel carved into the side of a mountain.
It's nearly impossible to put a date on the cliffs, but the carved-out rooms that visitors can stay in that are believed to date back to the fifth century.
Adventurous guests can also head into the nearby underground cities and hidden cavernous churches.
In Paris, the Apostrophe Hotel near Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a stylish design hotel complete with an exterior mural of a tree overtaking the front of the building.
At night, it's particularly striking, as coloured lights illuminate the facade.
And inside, each of the rooms has a unique design inspired by works of literature.
From the City of Lights to the City That Never Sleeps, The Jade Hotel in New York City is another hotel exterior that you simply can't help but admire while walking the character-filled streets of Greenwich Village.
Located just off of 6th Avenue, near Washington Square Park, the 113-bedroom boutique hotel is the epitome of timeless elegance - both inside and out.
Inntel Hotel Amsterdam Zaandam is particularly striking, crafted in the style of the traditional green houses found in the Zaan region
Australia's Thorngrove Manor looks like a picture from a fairytale with its romantic exteriors
The Megaro Hotel's graffiti facade is seriously eye-catching, located near London's King's Cross St Pancras
Inntel Hotel Amsterdam Zaandam's facade is particularly striking, crafted in the style of the traditional green houses found in the Zaan region.
The four-star hotel is built up from a varied stacking of almost seventy individual houses, from labourers' cottages to town houses.
The single blue corner piece - the only bit that's not green - is in reference to the blue house, which was the subject of a painting done by the French artist Claude Monnet during his stay in the Zaan region.
Australia's Thorngrove Manor Hotel is like something out of a fairytale, thanks to its romantic architecture.
It's castle-inspired towers and fantastical turrets are just the beginning - the hotel's interiors are equally as spectacular, boasting one-of-a-kind antiques, winding staircases, and escapist artwork.
Castello di Monterone in Perugia, Italy, is a 13th-century structure with loads of medieval character
The intricate facade of the Hotel Las Ramblas on Barcelona's most iconic boulevard is reflective of the colourful architecture on display in the Catalan city
For a youthful, graffiti-inspired style, look no further than London's Hotel Megaro, located near King's Cross St Pancras.
The boutique property's signature, and seriously eye-catching, 'Marmite' mural was pained in 2012 by four members of street art collective, Agents of Chang.
Castello di Monterone in Perugia, Italy, is a 13th-century structure that's preserved a great deal of its medieval character - and if it's gorgeous stone facade isn't enough, the terrace and outdoor pool offer stunning Umbrian countryside views.
The intricate facade of the Hotel Las Ramblas on Barcelona's most iconic boulevard is reflective of the colourful architecture on display in the Catalan city.
Looking out over the street where George Orwell battled against the right-wing falangists in the Spanish civil war, the building is just one of the iconic late 19th century structures to line the street.
In LA, the W Hotel in Westwood features twisted vines and branches over top of its main entryway
The Parador Hostal San Marcos de Leon is one of the most extraordinary historic hotels in the world
Celebrity hot-spot, W Hotel Los Angeles in Westwood, California, offers another stunning first impression.
Vines snake their way along and over top of the main entrance, transporting you from the busy streets of LA to an urban oasis - and the glowing staircase isn't too shabby either.
But if you're looking for grandeur, not much can beat the magnificent Parador Hostal San Marcos de Leon hotel in Spain.
One of the most extraordinary historic hotels in the world, construction on the building began in the 16th century and boasts incredible function rooms and even a cloister and chapter house.
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