Jobs, with his appealing, intuitive design sense and seize-the-moment attitude, also endowed geekiness with a certain cool. It comes with the specialized knowledge and passion typical of geeks, whether for coding or clever wordplay. Groups like Brooklyn’s Secret Science Club — think date-night lectures from NASA scientists and Nobel Prize winners — make flaunting your inner geek sexy. And there are plenty of role models, real (Tina Fey) and imagined (Harry Potter).

Today’s geeks want to be heard, and hotels are listening. In New York, the central conceit behind the Library Hotel is entire floors and individual rooms ordered according to the Dewey Decimal system. Architecture aficionados can get in touch with their inner Le Corbusier at the Hotel Silken Puerta América, in Madrid, which brings the world’s greatest architects under one roof. For guests who consider Pritzker prizes more important than the Oscars, it’s the ultimate retreat.

Geek hotels exist all over the world, from New York to San Francisco, Tunisia to Hong Kong. Some of the properties on our list offer traditional inducements — beautiful views, enviable locations — along with their more esoteric offerings. But much like geekdom itself, many of the hotels largely ignore the outside world in favor of their own awe-inspiring reality.

Details of the ultra-modern designed, 64-room hotel include a rooftop lounge with skyline views, a swanky sunken dining room in the lobby, and an outdoor pool. All rooms feature large windows, leather lounge furniture, and high-end extras such Italian linens and toiletries from New York-based Malin + Goetz.

The local vibe continues with the staff’s uniforms, created by the popular clothing boutique Brooklyn Industries, as well as with the hotel’s signature brew made by Brooklyn Brewery.  The hotel’s restaurant, Pillar & Plough, features soaring ceilings and its own cocktail lounge, plus an open kitchen and menu created by Andrés Julian Grundy.

The 20-foot by 20-foot swimming pool is located on the south side of the restaurant, with a poolside club, cabanas, and a bar with drinks by Alchemy Consulting. The rooftop bar, called The Watering Tower, overlooks McCarren Park, the East River, and the Manhattan skyline. Heading to New York City soon? Check out our New York City Travel Guide to get the best planning information and more for your trip.

Canvas Hotels and Resorts

Stiphan Beher, General Manager of Canvas Hotel says, “The response to the introduction of our brand has been tremendous in the business community and we are proud to be developing the leisure market to the South Kazakhstan Region in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism and South Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce. There are significant opportunities for adventure and cultural tourism, given the proximity to the Tien Shan Mountains and the Great Silk Road.”Canvas Hotels and Resorts currently has four 4 and 5 star Canvas Hotel properties under development in Kazakhstan, Mexico, UAE and Syria. All Hotels are in prime locations with a range of facilities offering accommodation for the most discerning guest as well as a host of conference and events facilities on a small to large scale.

Chicago, Illinois
One of Chicago’s most luxurious hotels, the Park Hyatt, is dropping a $125 hotel credit for the restaurant or spa on stays of three days or more from now through the end of December. Note that pre-payment is required to get the credit, Rates over Columbus Day Weekend start at $455, and are available through December 30.

St. Petersburg, Florida
St Pete’s Postcard Inn has a “Weekend Wipeout” special available on Columbus Day. Mega-restaurateur Steve Hanson’s first spin at the hotel business, the Postcard is a hip, modern take on a beach motel with all the amenities including in-room flat-screens, wi-fi and two restaurants. Rates on Columbus Day Weekend start at $87. The offer expires December 15th.

New York, New York
The Trump SoHo—an underrated, year-old downtown hotel—is cutting rates by 15 percent for the fall. Rooms have some the neighborhood’s best views, looking straight up Sixth Avenue to the Empire State Building and Midtown, and the overall vibe is more understated than you’d expect. For Columbus Day weekend, rates start at $425 for a 450 square foot king room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Book by November 30th

Park City, Utah
Prices in swanky Park City, Utah don’t rise until later in the year when there’s a certainty of snow. In the shoulder season, offers like this one for the Sky Lodge are more common, but it’s still an impressively low rate for a luxe property that costs out much higher come winter. Book by October 15th to get two nights for the price of one. Rates for Columbus Day Weekend start at $216.

Tucson, Arizona
At one of the newest Ritz-Carlton properties in the US, guests get a $100 resort credit and a complimentary hike when they book a stay. The credit is good at any of the hotel restaurants or at the spa; breakfast is also included at the property, which is just north of Tucson. Rates on Columbus Day Weekend start at $339 and extend to December 31.

Even though the name says so, Hôtel Thoumieux is more than just a hotel. It’s also a restaurant. The kitchen is lead by chef Jean-François Piège who prepares gastronomic masterpieces for his guests. You can enjoy his delicious creations in the 20-seat dining room that was named after the chef. The décor in this room was created by India Mahdavi and it’s both glamorous and inviting. The elaborate wallpapers create a sensation of sophistication while the potted plants make you feel more comfortable.

The rooms are also very elegant, decorated in a vintage art-deco style. They manage to be chic, as expected, and cozy in the same time. Hotel Thoumieux is an exclusivist hotel that not everyone can afford to visit. However, if you do, you’ll leave with a very fine impression and the desire to go back soon. It’s a very rare combination of sophistication and cozyness and, as you’ve seen, it’s more than just another hotel. The restaurant is definitely something you need to try when you go there. Maybe you would like to share some impressions with us.