The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has opened the world's first-ever underwater hotel residence.
More than just a room or a suite (this is the Maldives, after all, so luxury is the name of the game), the two-story villa is set more than 16 feet below the Indian Ocean. Its name is "Muraka," which means "coral" in the Maldives' local language Dhivehi.
— CNN Travel
With the cold and gloomy season quickly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, many wish to escape to warmer, balmier settings. If the idea of sleeping under the water sounds like your kinda thing and a sweet $50,000 a night isn't too much of an obstacle, then a trip to the Maldives should be at the top of your itinerary. Conrad Hotels & Resorts recently completed a one-of-a-kind underwater residence, Muraka, that's now taking reservations (previously on Archinect).
Before you pawn away your grandma's Buick to scrape together the 50K, be advised though that a minimum stay of four nights is required.
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I'm kinda liking this as a far-end proposal for future housing models in the region.
you know- for sea level rise..
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You'd think they'd choose nicer carpeting...
I'm kinda liking this as a far-end proposal for future housing models in the region.
you know- for sea level rise..
and then what? go up to your boat? something like waterworld?
Perfect. Towers that look like miniature steel clad volcanos, tall enough to remain above storm surges- with Kevin Costner swimming delivery for takeout.
this will soon be ANY house in southern florida .
Yikes!
Sleeping with the fishes ...
let me grow gills first....
Is it a residence if nobody actually lives there?
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