Hotels & Lodging: 40 Winks in London

Located on Mile End Road in East London, designer David Carter's four-story 1717 Queen Anne townhouse has served as a photographer's location for several years now. Carter recently began offering two unused guest bedrooms as an alternative to traditional hotel stays: "The concept is simple," he says. "We're offering a place to park your suitcase while enjoying a bit of understated opulence and a large dose of quirky style at a very affordable price." Rooms can be booked by the week or by the night; for information, go to 40 Winks.