9 of the most incredible ice hotels

IT IS just like any standard hotel room, with a bed, a minibar, bathrobes and some even provide two pairs of bedroom slippers. Except for the room temperature, which hovers just above freezing.

Imagine taking a shower before bed, not drying your hair properly and it freezes up as you sleep.

This is what you can expect of a stay at a typical ice hotel.

It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere again and ice hotels around the the world have been constructed to attract tourists seeking chilly vacations with nothing more than sub-zero temperatures.

While some offer unrivalled views of nature, and others boast of world-class sculptural designs, they all offer a stay of a lifetime and you would've earned for yourself some bragging rights if you survive the night.