Coolest hotel in the uk?

[johndoe007]

Fortified An Island Fortress That Thinks It’s a Hotel VITALS Spitbank Fort Latitude: 50°44′27.0″ N, Longitude: 1°05′45.8″ W Portsmouth Harbor Portsmouth United Kingdom +44 14 9468 2682 official website http://www.spitbankfort.com/

Secret military fortresses. Five-star island resorts. Basically, the two opposite ends of the get-away-from-it-all spectrum. So let’s see what their baby might look like, shall we: Snap off a respectful salute to Spitbank Fort, a 134-year-old British sea fort that’s finally realized its true calling in life—unreasonably impenetrable stunner of a hotel. It’s taking reservations right now. The story goes that back in the mid-1800s, Britain thought France might ambush the homeland. So they built this monolithic island fortress about a mile off the Isle of Wight. In the end, the French never showed up. Thankfully, however, some enterprising hoteliers did. After disembarking from your water taxi—the only way in or out—you’ll notice they’ve done some remodeling. The two lookout points now include a fire pit and hot tub. The old soldiers’ barracks: replaced by some lavish mega-suites capable of bringing Robin Leach out of retirement. It’s just way more supervillain friendly nowadays. (Or weekend getaway friendly. Up to you.) But your main objective: plant a flag atop the roof deck. Claim it as your own. Then get right to sun-basking, rooftop barbecuing and blasting dubstep remixes of “Rule, Britannia” over the loudspeaker without a care in the world. Though if you see a French flotilla, pick up the red phone. Note: Spitbank Fort, accepting reservations now

[kerny]

Looks great but I bet it costs a packet

[spartacus]

Very James Bond. Did any of the guests have white cats in tow?

[HughN]

As seen in 'Doctor Who and the Sea Devils' with Jon Pertwee, if memory serves. (All the people on the fort were killed!)

I want to stay here, but TH say 'no!':

[willk]

Originally Posted by spartacus

Very James Bond. Did any of the guests have white cats in tow?

Nope - the White Cat Squad are all over at this gaff.

[whisper]

Originally Posted by johndoe007

Fortified An Island Fortress That Thinks It’s a Hotel VITALS Spitbank Fort Latitude: 50°44′27.0″ N, Longitude: 1°05′45.8″ W Portsmouth Harbor Portsmouth United Kingdom +44 14 9468 2682 official website http://www.spitbankfort.com/

Secret military fortresses. Five-star island resorts. Basically, the two opposite ends of the get-away-from-it-all spectrum. So let’s see what their baby might look like, shall we: Snap off a respectful salute to Spitbank Fort, a 134-year-old British sea fort that’s finally realized its true calling in life—unreasonably impenetrable stunner of a hotel. It’s taking reservations right now. The story goes that back in the mid-1800s, Britain thought France might ambush the homeland. So they built this monolithic island fortress about a mile off the Isle of Wight. In the end, the French never showed up. Thankfully, however, some enterprising hoteliers did. After disembarking from your water taxi—the only way in or out—you’ll notice they’ve done some remodeling. The two lookout points now include a fire pit and hot tub. The old soldiers’ barracks: replaced by some lavish mega-suites capable of bringing Robin Leach out of retirement. It’s just way more supervillain friendly nowadays. (Or weekend getaway friendly. Up to you.) But your main objective: plant a flag atop the roof deck. Claim it as your own. Then get right to sun-basking, rooftop barbecuing and blasting dubstep remixes of “Rule, Britannia” over the loudspeaker without a care in the world. Though if you see a French flotilla, pick up the red phone. Note: Spitbank Fort, accepting reservations now

And if you look out of the window you can see a load of rib nobbers fishing

[Doug Stormforce]

Originally Posted by kerny

Looks great but I bet it costs a packet

£95 per person for Sunday roast!

[SPR]

but only £495 a night unless Saturday goes up to £695 !

S.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by willk

Nope - the White Cat Squad are all over at this gaff.

I want my cuff links back

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

I want my cuff links back

She says "no".

[Dirk Diggler]

Went to a Poker Run party on the fort a few years ago, organised by the Boatmad guys. It was prior to it's redevelopment. Fantastic venue, ferry from gosport, music dancing and a hog roast! Had a guided tour of the fort, great night out.

[John Kennett]

Looks like they've done a great job. RIBnet outing anyone? We could have the whole place for day for £5k. Not sure how well the raft of RIBs would hold up though!

Who would have thought there was so much money to be made selling beds

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Who would have thought there was so much money to be made selling beds

or Forums

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Went to a Poker Run party on the fort a few years ago, organised by the Boatmad guys. It was prior to it's redevelopment. Fantastic venue, ferry from gosport, music dancing and a hog roast! Had a guided tour of the fort, great night out.

That was a great night out - It was more of a stag/hen do or Xmas party venue then!

[willk]

Originally Posted by Cookee

It was more of a stag/hen do.....

I kinda figured that when Dirk Diggler mentioned the spit roast...

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by willk

I kinda figured that when Dirk Diggler mentioned the spit roast...

[whisper]

If they want to build a hotel out of a watch tower then thats their look out

[Cookee]

That was the Poker Run that Mark and Fiona Pascoe had the Batboat derived Pascoe RIB and they got soaked - remember it well!