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Tired of Dry Land? Sleep In A 105-Year-Old Ex-Ellis Island Ferry On the Hudson
One of the oldest registered ferryboats in the US is starting a new chapter in its 105-year history on the water. Having ferried countless New Yorkers in the early 1900s over to places like Boston, Maine, Governor's Island, and Ellis Island, the boat has now settled into its new role as an artsy, refurbished five-bedroom boutique hotel on the Hudson.
The NY Daily News reports that the ship's new owners, Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs, have added 16 bunks, an on-deck chicken coop, a dining room table, an Apple computer, and plenty of colorful art. Because sleeping on a regular old chicken-less boat with only the portholes to look at can just get so boring.
The boat was constructed in 1907 in a Philadelphia shipyard, and subsequently was requisitioned by the US Navy during WWI. But though it's had a relatively action-packed history, it certainly has never looked as lively (or as party-ready) as it does now.
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The QE2 Is Finally (Hopefully) On Its Way To Becoming Dubai's First Floating Hotel
Lots of things start and then stop in Dubai. Trump Dubai, for instance. Or the Delano Dubai, of which we've heard nothing since 2008.
But one project that does seem to be moving along is the QE2's conversion into a luxury hotel. And it sounds like the end result is going to be different than they'd originally said. Well, no surprises there!
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Another 'Flotel' is Getting Floated Around for The Olympics
Last week we mentioned how hotel room rates for the London 2012 Summer Olympics would skyrocket, as room rates during Olympics are wont to do (see Vancouver and Beijing.) Now here's another familiar Olympics lodging story, um floating around--a floating hotel.
Much like with Vancouver, there is talk of floating hotels along the Thames to help with the hotel demand. The Daily Mail takes a break from their Posh and Becks coverage to report:
London 2012 Olympic chiefs are considering the possibility of a creating a chain of floating hotels in order to accommodate visitors to the capital for next summer's games.
With most hotels expected to be fully booked for the three-week period, discussions are believed to have taken place over offering visitors rooms in at least three cruise liners that will be docked on the River Thames.
The docks will be a mere three miles from the Olympic Park in Stratford allowing easy access for visitors to the main site in East London.
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Not Quite A Floating Brothel, The Boggsville Boatel Is A Hit
Only yesterday were we telling you about a new flophouse-turned-boutique-hotel set to open on the Bowery in Manhattan. Today, we direct your attention to an even cheaper alternative located in Far Rockaway, Queens. Somewhere between an artsy pop-up restaurant and a no-frills budget motel lies the Boggsville Boatel, an interactive art project by Constance Hockaday (above).
Now, we've covered hotel art installations here before, but clearly, this one's a little different. In the case of the Boatel, the floating hotel itself becomes the art.
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Vancouver is So Hard Up for Hotel Rooms That a Cruise Ship Is Stepping In
Vancouver has already sold-out its hotels rooms for the 2010 Winter Olympics next February but there is a way to create some extra inventory without having to build a new hotel---use a cruise ship! From the Seattle PI:
A company is bringing in a Norwegian Cruise Line luxury ship for February's Winter Games to help accommodate visitors. Dennis Laliberte, Newwest Special Projects LP president, said the Norwegian Star can fit almost 9,000 people.
Much like a regular hotel, the cruise ship has different room sizes ranging from simple staterooms to bigger suites. But it's also got 13 restaurants, eight lounges, a spa, a fitness center and "sensational nightly entertainment." There will also be live satellite coverage of the Olympic Games so you don't even have to step off the ship to go to the events. Yeah, but you should. You really should.
Packages for the floating hotel start at $350 a night.
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For $0, You Can Afford a Room at These Europe Hotels
Call us blasé, but we’re getting a bit bored of all the dirt cheap offers coming through at the moment. $99 in New York. £1 in London. Over it! What we really want is a free room – and our wishes are being granted.
First there was Elite Hotels' offer of a free night in one of their stately homes if you bought a bottle of Cristal. Nice offer, but at £278.50, still not that affordable.
But now it’s been joined by some rather less-heinously priced establishments.
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Floating Hotel in Sweden Just A Bit Fishy
AmandaK lets us know about the latest Floating Hotel on the scene.
This sounds just like something those functional-but-hip (think Ikea) Swedes would: start up a floating hotel just because there was no more land left on the island. It’s really happened at Klädesholmen on Sweden’s west coast where the Salt & Sill Hotel opened this month.
A Guardian reviewer who’s already spent the night at the salt & Sill was impressed with the sleek design, but we’re a bit worried about the wobbliness; he mentioned feeling drunk while going to the bathroom but it was a feeling caused by the undercurrent rocking the hotel boat.
The other thing that is a bit of a turn-off is the thought of herring for breakfast. The nearby restaurant that inspired this hotel has made a name for itself with herring dishes but serving them up as our first meal is not something we’re keen on. But they say “normal” breakfast is available too.
The Salt & Sill has an opening special running through 'til the end of February, with doubles for 1,490 Swedish krona (US$190). It’s not right on the beaten track but it’s something a bit different. And if you know any big herring lovers then it is definitely the right spot.
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A Sneak Peek at Dubai's Next Hotel
Ok we know what you might be thinking. Did we mistakenly put in the wrong picture or something here? And the answer is no, we did not.
Yes, you are really looking at the Queen Elizabeth 2 which has spent 40 years crisscrossing the Atlantic Ocean. The venerable cruise ship, however, made one last visit to New York's harbour yesterday.
After this trip back to England, the hotel will be sent on down to Dubai, where it will remain intact as a luxury floating hotel opening sometime next year. According to Luxist:
The company plans to recreate the original decor and fittings of the ship that she had when she was launched in 1967.
Only in Dubai, kids. Only in Dubai.
[Photo: Chang Lee/NY Times]
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easyCruise: It's Not a Cruise, It's a Hotel...That Floats
Where: Greece
Monica Guy, our own younger, blonder, more attractive but still curmudgeonly version of Andy Rooney has returned to us once more. After finding hotel satisfaction in Lisbon, she's moved onto a new type of hotel, a floating one. Once again, her bolded words are left in for Rooney-esque emphasis. Enjoy.
Here's a novelty extra - what do you think of a hotel deal that includes all transport?
Not transport from the airport. Not even transport to the city centre or for day trips. I mean your whole hotel room's transported. You wake up every morning at a new destination, without even realising you've gone anywhere, or having to waste time and effort getting there yourself.
Bargain, no? Especially when the room rate is as low as 10 euros a night. Cheaper than living at home.
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Free Porn Can't Save This Sinking Ship Hotel
Not a great month for things based on ships at sea--first Poseidon tanks at the box office, and now Amsterdam's floating hotel, Amstel Botel, get's taken down by a recent British guest:
When we arrived, we found out that our rooms were not ready as of yet, and to come back in 2 hours, or spend some time in the bar...which at 10.30am in the morning isn't really an option. When we arrived back at the check in desk two hours later, our rooms were still not ready! After complaining about this, we were told by the "helpful" reception staff that as we were not being helpful then they would not be... After a bit more "gentle" persuasion and pleading from us to they, they told us to sit in the bar and have a drink on them! (Again, after travelling from 4am in the morning, we were a bit tired, it was now 12.30pm!)
When we eventually were let into our rooms, I can only say I was surprised by how well they are presented. We had a "doubleroom" which consisted of a large double bed, but with a thick piece of wood in the middle of it (think of 2 single beds joined together and you get the drift!)
Don't believe the scary reviews which say that there is no running hot/cold water as this is quite untrue...though watch out for the pressure in the shower...it is akin to a "jet washer!"
The Bar seems to be well equipped also, but don't believe the closing times t night because Hotel guests are asked to leave half an hour before it closes so that the locals can use it...We were asked to leave by a rather intimidating he/she barmaid/barman.
The room is equipped with Television and satellite channels including free "Adult" programs on channel 31!
While at first glance this hotel review might not be as caustic as you hotel looky-looks like, keep in mind this guest raves about the price and the free porn, yet still came away utterly disappointed.
Related Stories:
· Amstel Botel Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]
