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Banksy's Hotel of Discord Boasts 'World's Worst View'
Banksy's Hotel of Discord Boasts 'World's Worst View'
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In early March, world famous British street artist Banksy opened the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. 12.03.2017, Sputnik International
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Banksy's Hotel of Discord Boasts 'World's Worst View' 12:00 GMT 12.03.2017 (Updated: 12:10 GMT 12.03.2017 )
In early March, world famous British street artist Banksy opened the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem.
The building, with one of his largest art collections inside, is located on the border between Israel and Palestinian Autonomy. The owner notes that this is a hotel with "the worst view in the world."
© REUTERS / Ammar Awad The Walled Off Hotel opened its doors on March 11. It’s located just a few meters away from the Israeli separating wall. The Walled Off Hotel opened its doors on March 11. It’s located just a few meters away from the Israeli separating wall.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic Above: A doorman stands at the entrance of the "The Walled Off Hotel" in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
Above: A doorman stands at the entrance of the "The Walled Off Hotel" in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic One of the rooms is called “Banksy Room.” The artist painted a pillow fight between an Israeli soldier and a Palestinian, above the bed.
One of the rooms is called “Banksy Room.” The artist painted a pillow fight between an Israeli soldier and a Palestinian, above the bed.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic A wall in the hotel's lobby is decorated with security cameras and slingshots.
A wall in the hotel's lobby is decorated with security cameras and slingshots.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic The hotel has nine rooms, a presidential suite and a museum, where Banksy's works are on display.
The hotel has nine rooms, a presidential suite and a museum, where Banksy's works are on display.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic The presidential suite is decorated in a relatively quiet style. It has everything for a comfortable stay - a huge bed, a jacuzzi, a bar, a home theater, a library and a private roof garden.
The presidential suite is decorated in a relatively quiet style. It has everything for a comfortable stay - a huge bed, a jacuzzi, a bar, a home theater, a library and a private roof garden.
© REUTERS / Ammar Awad Above: The presidential suite is seen in the Walled Off hotel. Above: The presidential suite is seen in the Walled Off hotel.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic In addition to the works of Banksy, the hotel features works by Palestinian artists.
In addition to the works of Banksy, the hotel features works by Palestinian artists.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic Above: An employee stands in the restaurant area of the The Walled Off Hotel" in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
Above: An employee stands in the restaurant area of the The Walled Off Hotel" in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic Each room has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a radio and a safe.
Each room has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a radio and a safe.
© REUTERS / Ammar Awad Avobe: The presidential suite is seen in the Walled Off hotel. Avobe: The presidential suite is seen in the Walled Off hotel.
© REUTERS / Ammar Awad Above: Works by street artist Banksy are displayed in the Walled Off hotel. Above: Works by street artist Banksy are displayed in the Walled Off hotel.
© REUTERS / Ammar Awad Above: A waiter stands in the Walled Off hotel. Above: A waiter stands in the Walled Off hotel.
© REUTERS / Ammar Awad Booking an ordinary room (with a shared bathroom) in the new hotel near the famous wall is priced from $30 per night. Booking an ordinary room (with a shared bathroom) in the new hotel near the famous wall is priced from $30 per night.
© AP Photo / Dusan Vranic According to the owners of the hotel, The Walled Off Hotel is not just a hotel, but also a cultural center and a political statement.
According to the owners of the hotel, The Walled Off Hotel is not just a hotel, but also a cultural center and a political statement.
