As the travel industry evolves, trends evolve right along with it. Recent trends range from the elegant and modern to the downright strange. Regardless, tourism is attempting to reach every demographic, interest and short-lived fad. Foodies will drop whatever menu they are holding and run to the industry’s latest trend: food-themed hotels.
A few examples to whet your appetite: The Adelphi Hotel in Melbourne, Australia invites you to “engage your senses” in their rooms with a pillow scent menu, a minibar that is stocked daily with various candies and a luxury restaurant called Om Nom, aping the sound made when Cookie Monster eats his cookies.
The Food Hotel in Neuwied, Germany © Cozinhando Fantasias | Flickr
The aptly named Food Hotel in Neuwied, Germany, is home to its own food market and features guestrooms with themes like Coca-Cola, beer, cherries, pomegranates and cheese, complete with theme-matching accessories.
Toronto, Canada, is home to the Gladstone Hotel which houses 37 unique rooms each designed by a different artist, guaranteeing individuality. The Surreal Gourmet room was designed by a television host from Food Network Canada and includes marshmallow pillows, a wine-glass chandelier and a Fruit Loops armoire.
The Gladstone Hotel on Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada © Atomazul | Dreamstime
Taking it a step further but no longer in existence is the Tate & Lyle Sugars Cake Hotel, a London hotel that was completely edible. Guests arrived and were welcome to snack into the hotel where there were eight more “tasting rooms.”
Given the popularity of this trend, it would be wise to save room for dessert.
Read This Next
Chicago Foodie Package
Food & Drink
Nov 25, 2014#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedHotel
Oct 23, 2026Ladurée Makes Hawai’i Debut at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
One of Paris' most iconic luxury brands, Ladurée arrives in Hawaiʻi for the first time this holiday season. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach today unveiled the full series of curated festive experiences and offerings featuring Ladurée, available throughout the 2026 holiday season.
Sponsored Content
Taiwan: Whatever Your Pleasure
Taiwan’s wealth of offerings ensures travelers find destinations, activities and amenities to suit all interests.
Destinations / North America
Oct 23, 2026Huntington Beach is California’s First Sensory-Inclusive Destination
KultureCity, the world's leading nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility and acceptance, named Huntington Beach as California’s first Sensory Inclusive-certified destination.
North America
Oct 22, 2026Take a Rage-Therapy Retreat at This New York City Hotel
Rage rooms are all the hype right now, and rightfully so. It’s a form of therapy in itself, and the trend now extends beyond designated rooms to hospitality. One boutique lifestyle hotel in the heart of New York City’s Times Square recently partnered with Lower East Side-based rage room The Ragery, where guests can safely let their rage soar to different levels.
Sponsored Content
12 Reasons to Visit Gozo, Malta’s Slower Sister Island
Gozo may be small in size, but Malta’s charming sister island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, deep-rooted history, rich culture and adventure. Gozo offers unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler. From picturesque villages and cliffside views to ancient temples and festive celebrations, the island invites visitors to slow down and savor the true Mediterranean lifestyle.
Destinations / North America
Oct 22, 2026Stay in This Restored 1920s School Campus
In Fayetteville, West Virginia, you can now stay in what was once the town’s high school and middle school, thanks to the opening of Hill Hall Hotel. The 40-guestroom boutique property stretches out over the 1923 high school and Mid-Century middle school buildings, retaining some of the original architecture and layout, while updating amenities to meet modern travelers’ needs.
ShareThis