An ice hotel in Canada


There are a few in the world ice hotels which, as the name suggests, are made of ice. It is clear that it is not a perfect accommodation to find warmth, but the truth is that it is very original and at least spending a night in it will be quite an experience. Today I would like to talk to you about the Quebec Ice Hotel, in Canada, which works only during the winter season and is the most famous of all of this type in the world.

The Ice Hotel It is one of the cataloged as "rare hotels", something obvious to be made of ice. It is next to the villa of Sante Catherine de la Jacques Cartier, in a county of the same name that belongs to Québec. It is the only ice hotel in America since it is normal for them to be in northern Europe. A marvel of architecture that is totally built with layers of ice, so to stay here it is essential that you like the cold.


The rooms They are also made entirely of ice, both the walls and the bed, which carry strong blocks of ice so that the rest is cold but comfortable. It is usually open more or less from December to March, although that depends on when it starts to snow and when the cold ends since then it begins to melt, which is also a spectacle. It was inaugurated in 2001 and it takes a few 5 weeks to build it every year, for which countless tons of ice are used.

Despite the fact that the ice is cold in both temperature and appearance, the truth is that its decor It is very original and colorful, having lighting of different colors to achieve a warm atmosphere where possible. The decor in the rooms are works of art carved from ice, as well as highly detailed furniture and decorative items. There are 36 rooms and the average price is about $ 350 per night.

The hotel also has a chapel, a pub that has a great atmosphere at night and a discotheque where you can warm up by throwing a few dances. All drinks are, of course, served in ice glasses. The facilities are completed with a small space for relaxation in which there is a sauna. A unique experience that surely is worth trying at least once in a lifetime.

ICE HOTEL: Hôtel de Glace - Quebec City, Canada (March 2024)


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