From 'zero gravity' beds to robot waiters: Blasting off to space-themed hotels that transport holidaymakers far, far away

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There might be water on Mars...

But when you can experience an extra-terrestrial existence in your hotel room, what’s the big deal?

MailOnline Travel takes a look at the best of the world's space-themed lodgings from Switzerland to Singapore - including zero gravity beds, orbital bars and robotic staff.

The Kameha Grand Zurich Hotel, Switzerland

The bed at the Kameha Grand Zurich has been designed to look like it is floating and the mattress is shaped to reflect the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey

Astronomy accessories: In the space suite is a special mirror table as well as spotlights on the ceiling that are inspired by rocket engines

The room was designed by Michael Najjar - the first contemporary artist in space as one of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Pioneer Astronauts

The Kameha Grand Zurich Hotel has opened a ‘space suite’ this month, with the idea being to immerse guests – or ‘crew members’ – into the atmosphere of a space station.

The suite was designed by the German artist Michael Najjar, who will be the first contemporary artist in space as one of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Pioneer Astronauts.

It features a 'zero gravity' bed designed to look like it is floating as well as spotlights inspired by rocket engines and a space glove, where ‘crew members’ can place their phones or key cards. 

The Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore

In one of the space themed rooms in the Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore, is a rocket that stretches from the floor to the ceiling, complete with friendly alien pals

The second space room at the hotel features another floor-to-ceiling rocket. However, this room also has a large space-age shower

Every room is different at the Wanderlust hotel in Singapore’s Little India.

On the top floor of the hotel there are nine rooms which follow five varying themes: bling, ASCII, tree, typewriter – and space.

One of the space themed rooms at the Wanderlust Hotel has a rocket that stretches from the floor to the ceiling, complete with friendly alien pals.

The second space room at the hotel features another floor-to-ceiling rocket, however this room also has a large space-age shower.

The Barceló Sants Hotel, Spain

Cosmic concierge: This Barcelona hotel is space themed, with a special ‘window’ providing guests with a unique view of the universe

To infinity: Spain’s Barceló Sants Hotel goes all out with the space theme, and even has a special ‘space station’ lobby area

Spain’s Barceló Sants Hotel goes all out with the space theme, and even has a special ‘space station’ lobby.

Orbit-inspired rooms at the hotel feature large windows with city views and two hatchways that convert them into original rooms.

Barceló Sants even features an ‘Orbital’ bar where guests can indulge in a galactic gin and tonic. 

Silken Puerta América Hotel, Madrid

The Space Club rooms at the Madrid hotel were designed by Zaha Hadid, who recently won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize

The large, unusual rooms on the Silken Puerta América’s Space Club floor are totally white – in keeping with the galactic theme

The whole first floor of the Silken Puerta América Hotel is known as the Space Club, where each room feels like it's straight out of a sci-fi film.

The rooms, which are designed by Zaha Hadid, who was recently awarded the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize, mix the modern with the minimalistic while following a galactic theme.

The Moonrise Hotel, St Louis, Missouri

The rooftop terrace at the Moonrise Hotel in St Louis, Missouri, displays the world’s largest rotating man-made moon

The slightly more child-friendly Moonrise Hotel in Missouri’s St Louis follows a rigid space theme, aiming to transport guests on a journey through space and time with a ‘smooth landing on satisfaction’.

The hotel, which opened in 2009, is also home to the award-winning and aptly named Eclipse restaurant.

Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel in Shenzhen, China 

This hotel skipped the recruitment process - because all of its staff are robots.

From reception desk staff to security doormen and waiters, the Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel in Shenzhen, China, built, rather than hired, their employees. 

This capsule hotel - a hotel format coined in Japan featuring many extremely small rooms dubbed capsules - combines affordable and minimalist overnight accommodation with a futuristic vibe. 

This capsule hotel combines affordable and minimalist overnight accommodation with a futuristic vibe to create a Sci-fi feel

This hotel, for which one night will set you back £6.81, skipped the recruitment process - because all of the staff here are robots

From reception desk staff to security doormen and waiters, the hotel built, rather than hired, their employees