During its heyday, this was the most famous motor yacht in the world, the subject of gossip columns everywhere, thanks to the complicated friendships that developed among the passengers and, in some cases, the crew. Built in 1924 by millionaire C. K. G. Billings (and later acquired by Barbara Hutton), it was the largest motor yacht in the world (72m/236 ft.). The below-deck space originally contained only seven suites. The yacht was converted into a hotel in the early 1980s and permanently moored beside a satellite island of Stockholm's Old Town. The cabins are now cramped and somewhat claustrophobic, but being Hollywood buffs, we love to stay here and pay our respects to the stars of the Golden Age who sailed aboard the vessel. Most units have bunk-style twin beds, and all have neatly kept bathrooms. Considering the hotel's conversation-piece status and its location close to everything in the Old Town, it might be worth an overnight stay, just for the adventure.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; sauna; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms
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