World's most extraordinary hotels - PHOTO

The travel publisher's panel of experts chose their top 10 in each of three categories: "most extraordinary places to stay," "best-value accommodations" and "top eco retreats" for its list of top hotels. Some are unique, out-of-the-way spots while others are more well-known.Picks run the gamut from trendy hostels to luxury eco-lodges. Check out Lonely Planet's recommendations in the "extraordinary" category above and see whether you agree."This collection is one-of-a-kind, carefully curated by the most well-traveled people on Earth," said Tom Hall, LonelyPlanet.com editorial director, in a press statement. "Our authors provide their honest opinion and never take freebies in exchange for positive coverage, so you can trust our reviews."Lonely Planet is far from the only travel outfit ranking its favorite lodgings. Best is all in the eye of the beholder. To expand your quest for the best, check out TripAdvisor users' picks, Fodor's best hotels of 2013 or the world's best airport hotels. Cap off a stay with a meal at one of the world's best hotel restaurants.Lonely Planet's top hotels:Most extraordinary hotels around the world1. Mihir Garh, Rajasthan, India2. Planet Baobab, Gweta, Botswana3. Prendiparte B&B, Bologna, Italy4. Qasr Al Sarab, UAE5. Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, TAS, Australia6. Free Spirit Spheres, British Columbia, Canada7. Taskonak Hotel, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey8. Thonga Beach Lodge, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa9. Saugerties Lighthouse, New York, USA10. The Gibbon Experience Treehouse, Bokeo Reserve, LaosBest value hotels around the world1. The Backpack, Cape Town, South Africa2. Sydney Harbour YHA, Australia3. Inkosana Lodge, Champagne Valley, Drakensberg, South Africa4. Plovdiv Guesthouse, Plovdiv, Bulgaria5. Hotel Gruner Baum, Glorenza, Sudtirol, Italy6. Oztel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil7. Fauzi Azar Inn, Nazareth, Israel8. We Hostel Design, Sao Paulo, Brazil9. Hotel Hotel Hostel, Seattle, USA10. On the Corner, Kolomyya, UkraineTop eco resorts1. Lapa Rios Eco Lodge, Peninsula de Osa, Costa Rica2. Bulungula Backpackers, South Africa3. Chole Mjini, Chole Island, Mafia Archipelago, Tanzania4. Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Aguas Calientes, Peru5. EcoLodge Chepu Adventures, Chiloe, Chile6. Maison Anglaise, Taroudant, Morocco7. Earthship Rentals, Taos, New Mexico, USA8. Dana Guest House, Jordan9. Nuli Sapi, Papua New Guinea10. Baikaler Eco-Hostel, Listvyanka, Russia(CNN)ANN.Az