13 amazing abandoned hotels from around the world and their history

Decaying or completely swallowed by nature, abandoned buildings can be as exciting as they are intimidating. And abandoned hotels are more curious a thousand times! We will show you the 13 most interesting abandoned hotels that once flourished, and some were even considered the ultimate dream of the most discerning traveler.

Roy's Motel Café, Amboy, CA

The hotel opened on the famous Route 66 in the ghost town in 1938, and 70 people worked here during its heyday. But over time and with the advent of more modern hotels nearby, everything fell into decay. Since then, Roy's Motel Cafe has ceased to function and only as an element of scenery appeared in several famous films.

Haludovo Palace Hotel, Krk, Croatia

This hotel was once considered a luxury vacation spot for the elite. The founder of Penthouse Magazine even invested $ 45 million in it, turning it into a Penthouse Adriatic Club Casino. After the Yugoslav wars in the early 1990s, the tourism industry here died, and with it this paradise.

Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea

The unique triangular-shaped hotel with 105 floors rises above all the buildings of Pyongyang. Its construction began in 1989. It was planned to place lounge areas, casinos and night clubs, but to this day the hotel remains unfinished.

Hotel Polisya, Pripyat, Ukraine

There is probably no person who has not heard of the worst nuclear disaster in history - the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. After an urgent evacuation of 350,000 people, the city of Pripyat looks like it froze in time: dolls are thrown on the floor of kindergartens, dishes rot in the kitchens of apartments in sinks. Today, the level of radiation in the city is still very high.

Belvedere Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia

The once luxurious five-star resort was destroyed during the War of Independence in 1991. Since then, the place remains abandoned. However, they say that not so long ago the ruins were bought by a Russian billionaire who is going to restore the resort to its former glory.

Hotels in Vorosh, Cyprus

The city of Vorosh was once very popular among tourists and world-famous stars. At one time, Elizabeth Taylor and Brigitte Bardot rested here. But after the invasion of Turkish troops and the occupation of the territory in 1974, everything was empty here.

Hotel Prora, Ruegen, Germany

Prora is a massive three-mile resort designed for Gestapo members. Construction was suspended after the outbreak of World War II. At the moment, the complex is being converted into a luxury resort.

Rum Orphanage Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

This large wooden building on the Turkish coast was originally designed as a luxury hotel and casino. However, due to problems with obtaining permits, it was sold and turned into an orphanage in the early 20th century. The shelter here ceased to function in 1964, since then the building has remained abandoned. Now it is being restored.

Ponce Intercontinental Hotel, Pons, Puerto Rico

Glamourous beach resort with 170 rooms, located on the top of El Vija hill, which offers stunning views of the southern coast of Puerto Rico, was closed in 1975. He has been idle for more than 40 years, but now they are approving plans to turn it into a housing complex for homeless youth.

Sheraton Rarotonga Hotel, Cook Island

The hotel, which was the result of a deal between the government of the island of Cook and the Italian bank, began to be built in 1987. Some argue that the mafia was not complete here; others say that the hotel was cursed by local residents who did not want to share the territory. Be that as it may, the building was never completed.

Bokor Palace Hotel, Cambodia

Bokor Palace was built in 1925 as the main attraction of the new resort city, created for the French military. However, in the 40s, after the outbreak of the civil war, the French returned to their homeland, leaving the city abandoned.

Belvédère du Rayon Vert Hotel, Serber, France

An unusual luxury hotel in the form of a ship was built between 1928 and 1932. It has a ballroom, a theater and a rooftop tennis court with ocean views. But after the outbreak of the war in Spain and the closure of borders, the hotel remained abandoned. For many years, the building has been protected as a historical monument.

Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, United States

The hotel was built in 1955, became the first high-altitude resort in Vegas and hosted such legendary people as Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. He even featured in several famous Hollywood films. In 2015, the building was closed due to financial problems, and in 2016 it was demolished.