왕의 호텔 두바이 '버즈 알 아랍 로얄슈트룸' My night in the billion dollar hotel:(VIDEO)
My night in the billion dollar hotel: From revolving beds to chauffeur-driven Rolls Royces at my beck and call, is Dubai's seven-star Burj Al Arab all it's cracked up to be?
There is nothing modest about Jumeirah's luxurious sail-shaped hotel, and that is the whole point
Gold plated iPads in every room, a revolving bed in the Royal Suite and 17 types of pillow await guests
The hotel has attracted celebrities, Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, Gigi Hadid, Claudia Schiffer and Kendall Jenner
두바이의 버즈 알 아랍 호텔
27층에 높이는 321m로 바다 인공섬 위에 건설됐다.
버즈 알 아랍은 ‘아랍의 탑’이라는 뜻이다.
750m2(230평)넓이의 로얄 슈트룸은 말 그대로 왕의 방이다.
정교하고 고풍스러운 라운지와 서재와 영화방이 구비되어 있으며 2개의 목욕실이 있으며 풀사이즈 거품 욕조와 5개의 헤드가 달린 레인샤워기가 달려 있다.
이 호텔은 모두 202실의 럭셔리 듀플렉스룸으로 되어 있으며 타의 추종을 불허하는 개인 서비스는 버즈 알 아랍 (Burj Al Arab)의 자랑이다.
편안하고 손님의 편의를 위해, 체크인과 각 층에 전용 리셉션이 있고. 버틀러는 하루 24 시간 씩 모든 손님의 부름에 달려가는 서비스를 한다. 해저 레스토랑의 색다른 경험을 즐길 수 있고 테마 워터파크인 와일디와디는 투숙객이면 무료로 이용 할 수 있다.
버즈 알 아랍 객실 종류와 수는
142 Deluxe Suites / 18 Panoramic Suites / 4 Club Sutes / 28 Two Bedroom Suites
6 Three Bedroom Suites / 2 Presidential Suites / 2 Royal Suites
딜럭스 스위트 룸부터 가장 최고급인 로얄 스위트까지 총 202개의 객실이 있다.
버즈 알 아랍 호텔 객실수는 보통 300개가 넘는 5성급호텔들보다 객실 수가 적은데 모두 룸의 면적이 큰 복층의 스위트룸으로만 되어 있기 때문이다.
객실에서의 1박은 최저 1,000달러부터 시작하여 가장 최고 등급인 로얄 스위트는 28,000달러 이상이다.
by Ki Chul Hwang
Conpaper Editor Distributor
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By BECKY PEMBERTON FOR MAILONLINE
Gold plated iPads in every room, a revolving bed in the Royal Suite and 17 types of pillow that can be selected from a menu - there is nothing modest about the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
Shaped like a sail to represent Dubai’s nautical heritage, the hotel's distinctive silhouette has become a symbol for the nation and an Instagram favourite for the tens of thousands of Britons who flock there.
MailOnline Travel was invited inside the luxurious hotel to see whether the hotel was blissfully refined or ridiculously brash.
Seven-star luxury: For the ultimate experience, chaueffeur-driven Rolls Royce's can take you from the airport to the hotel
The palatial 8,395 square foot Royal Suite is fit for a maharaja, with an exquisite majlis style lounge, library and cinema room, along with two master bathrooms, each with full-size jacuzzis and separate five-head rain showers
A bright welcome: There are 202 suites in the hotel, each spanning two floors and filled with plush carpets and pristine furniture
Becky's bathroom came with Hermes products and a large bath tub. A butler even ran a sumptuous bath - the perfect way to end an unforgettable day at the hotel (left). Becky pictured in the Royal Suite (right)
Driven from the airport in my own white Rolls Royce, I stepped into the Burj's spectacular lobby. It's bedecked with fountains that shoot high into the air and draw the eye upward through the hotel's core to the top.
This is, I am told, where the hotel's helipad is located, with some guests opting to shun the Royce's in favour of arriving by air. Noted for next time.
I was led past rows upon rows of lavish expensive designer shops, some selling the ostentatious gold-plated iPads, others jewel-encrusted... well - everything.
I promptly abandoned all plans to bring back holiday souvenirs for friends at home.
The hotel manager introduced me to my room, which is definitely the wrong word to describe it.
All the accommodation in the hotel comprises duplex two-floor suites - 202 in total - that start at £900 per night.
Each suite housed everything one could ever need... for the rest of one's life.
From an office space with a Macbook computer, to Hermes toiletries and perfume - and a huge walk-in closet - this was no ordinary hotel room by a long way.
'Welcome to the most luxurious hotel in the world, Becky Pemberton,' I was modestly told from the TV screen that shot out from a mahogany desk when I pressed random buttons on a remote I found.
The same remote controlled the blinds and a number of other things I had no clue about, but had fun figuring out as various stuff moved and whizzed.
The full induction of the suite by my butler, yes each room comes with one, took a good while.
(I still managed to forget which button unlocked the front door later on.)
My helpful guide offered to unpack my suitcase for me which I politely declined. After all, it wasn't all Prada and Louboutin in that old thing.
Determined to take full advantage of the facilities in my treasure trove of a room I wasted no time in tucking into the complimentary gold leaf chocolates.
Each room even comes with a computer (mine was an Apple Mac) - but gold iPads are available for the duration of your stay, too
A lavish surprise: Every time I stepped back into my room, there was a fresh supply of edible goodies (most adorned with gold leaf), and a handwritten note
The Royal Suite: What room would be complete without a rotating bed? This lavish suite comes with 'his and her' rooms, this one being the male side
You can't help but be wowed by the striking lobby - a sea of colour, light and best of all nibbles upon arrival
Knights of the round table: A spectacular meeting room in the Royal Suite with a sky decor above the table
The only thing better than an immaculate spa is one overlooking the Dubai skyline. However this does not come cheap. A day pass (lasting three hours) is a whopping 1,495 AED (£264)
All that glitters: The lavish staircase that connects the duplex Royal Suite was covered in a leopard print design
Lathered in over 2,000 square metres of golf leaf, the Burj Al Arab was created to represent the pinnacle of majestic Arabian culture.
Attracting the wealthiest and most illustrious members of society, the hotel has been graced with the likes of royalty, movie stars and celebrities.
Roger Federer has played tennis on the helipad, with Tiger Woods teeing off there too, and it-models Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner are rumoured to have spent last New Years Eve celebrating there.
It is no surprise, therefore, that there are 200 members of staff (out of a total 1,500) dedicated purely to customer service and meeting the most obscure of demands.
And of course their recruitment and training is rigorous. They even use episodes of Downton Abbey for training purposes.
Although the hotel manager proved tightlipped when I pressed for some of the most outlandish requests, rumours are that camels have been provided at the drop of a hat and someone once brought their own crocodile for the chefs to cook.
Royal welcome: Becky was met at the airport by a white Rolls Royce, a bunch of flowers and her own personal chauffeur
The opulent golden entrance to the Al Mahara restaurant, which specialises in sea food. As guests ate food, soft music was played
Under the sea: Lunch at the Al Mahara was a magical affair, with tiny tables placed surrounding a gigantic aquarium
The exciting Al Maharba is centred round a mesmerising aquarium filled with colourful fish and plants, mirroring the Arabian Gulf theme of the Burj Al Arab
When my fellow guests arrived and had been inducted into their suites as well we headed to the aquarium-centred Al Maharba, one of Dubai's most iconic restaurants.
Luxurious and ethereal, all the tables are placed around a circular aquarium filled with multitudes of colourful fish and even some sharks.
I presume the food is equally as incredible as the restaurant, but I was too thoroughly transfixed by the view to notice.
It takes a team of seven to maintain the gigantic tank, including the expertise of a full-time marine biologist.
I was told that proposals are a regular fixture at the romantic underwater haven, unsurprisingly.
What is surprising was that one woman had recently refused a proposal (if she wanted something grander she will probably never get it).
The Burj boasts nine signature restaurants in total, each more elaborate than the last. It's best to let the time of day dictate which you try when.
The ocean-front Bab Al Yam was the most relaxed. Flip flops and children were clearly allowed and welcomed, which was a relief as I had envisaged everyone sweeping around the hotel intimidatingly in ball gowns from dawn until dusk.
The al fresco dining and pool area made it perfect for an early morning stint in the sun before the Middle Eastern heat set in.
The striking hotel, showing the helipad, and Al Muntaha restaurant at the top, with the narrow driveway leading to the illuminated lobby at the bottom
The colourful Sky View bar in the Al Muntaha boasted incredible views over the Dubai skyline, particularly impressive at night
The food at the Al Muntaha restaurant at the top of the Burj Al Arab was colourfully presented, and extremely delicious. Becky's favourite dishes included Wagyu Beef (left) and surprisingly even a dish that included caviar (right)
The wow factor restaurant, Al Muntaha, is found at the top of the opulent sail and best explored at night, as it has stunning panoramic views overlooking the twinkly Dubai skyline.
The restaurant's name literally translates from Arabic as 'The Ultimate' or 'The Top', and it definitely lived up to its name.
Despite the exquisite menu and luxurious food it almost continually felt a waste to have such an opulent suite lying empty below and I admit I was happy to go back to enjoy it more.
My butler appeared on the scene to offer to run a bath. Apparently there was a skill to it.
Becky's room (left) had a comfy lounge area, with a chaise longues. Fresh food was delivered to the room every few hours so there was barely a reason to leave the room, apart from to relax on the luxurious loungers on the private beach (right)
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