A boat is a hotel located on a ship or barge moored offshore or set on land. Literally, translated from English, the term means "hotel in a boat." It was formed by the merger of two words - hotel and bought. Most boats have a permanent parking lot. All necessary communications have been made to them from the shore in order to provide guests with all the amenities.
Second life of decommissioned ships
Botels are very popular in European countries and in America. Place them in decommissioned courts. Being in them, you can feel the breath of history and a special aura. Indeed, many ships have already become real rarities.
According to the level of service, the botels are assigned from one to five stars, as well as ordinary hotels. But given that the rooms here cannot be made spacious, they are rarely assigned more than three stars.
Sizes of boats can be different. For example, the popular Amstel Botel in Amsterdam has four floors, and guests go to their rooms by elevator.
Features of relaxation in boats
Rest on the ship has its own characteristics. In windy weather you can feel the pitching, the air will not only be fresher, but also wetter than on city streets. Bathrooms are often combined with a shower and have a small area. But for many, a boat boat is an opportunity to add exotic notes to their vacation, to experience new sensations.
The advantages are the romantic setting, the cries of seagulls overhead. In the morning at breakfast you can admire the swans floating on the shore and ducks passing ships. Water hotels offer panoramic views of the promenades and the city. Some ships have open decks and terraces where you can have breakfast and soak up the sun.
Botel in Amsterdam
The red letters of this ship appeared as a result of long debates and discussions of the ideas of leading designers. They resemble steamboat pipes that once adorned a snow-white liner. Botel has 6.5 m² of rooms. It is moored on the Hey River, and the center of Amsterdam can be reached by free ferry.
For leisure, tourists are invited to play billiards and video games, as well as spend time at the bar. In the morning, a breakfast buffet is served.
Queen mary
Winston Churchill and Clark Gable were once passengers on Queen Mary's huge ocean liner. The ship made its last voyage in 1967. After that, he was turned into a luxury boat and moored in the city of Long Beach (California).
Guests are offered a choice of 314 rooms and nine suites. On board there is a magnificent spa, a fitness room, a business center, shops, a solarium. The restaurants serve California cuisine. A double room costs from 350 dollars per day (about 23,000 rubles).
Lilla marras
On the boat Lilla Marras was conducted more than 100 rescue operations. And now he receives guests in the town of Harlingen. Room rates range from $ 250 per day (16.5 thousand rubles). The rooms are simply furnished with a homely design. In the morning, breakfast is organized for tourists.
Boats in the center of Prague
In this city there are especially many popular boats. This is the Boat Hotel Matylda 4 *, created from an old tugboat, Rohan Boat Prague 3 *, Botel Albatros 3 *. To make the tourist life more diverse, you can stay for a few nights in one of them.
After taking a few steps along the gangway connecting the bank of the Vltava River with the ship, you will be on board the Botel Albatros. The rooms and cabins are decorated with natural wood and soft leather furniture.
The price includes breakfast, which serves sliced several varieties of ham, cheese, sausages, butter, jam, sausages, eggs, tea and coffee.
A bit of information about Botel Albatros
The ship can accommodate in one of 83 double rooms or in three suites. Cozy cabins are equipped with desktop air conditioning, televisions, telephones and heaters.
The Albatros Botel (Prague) allows animals to be checked in. But only with surcharge and by prior agreement.
In general, this boat is a great option for those who want to relax inexpensively and comfortably in the very center of the capital. The cost of a double room per day is about 60 euros (4,500 rubles), and this is much cheaper than the previous options.
Botel is a great place for romantic meetings, weddings and parties. The popularity of such an institution among tourists is constantly growing. It is planned to open several chic boat boats in Thailand on old dry cargo ships. And in Dubai, work is underway on a decommissioned cruise ship.