Skyline sleepovers
According to reports, the Empire State Building has officially joined Airbnb, offering overnight stays on its observation deck. For $1,200 a night, guests can sleep under the starsor under the drone of tourists asking where King Kong is. “Were reimagining hospitality at 1,454 feet,” said a building spokesperson, fluffing a pillow shaped like an elevator button.
Each booking includes complimentary binoculars, noise-canceling headphones, and a free slice of cheesecake from Juniors. Bathrooms? Thats still a mystery, with rumors of “exclusive porta-potties” on the 86th floor. Tourists rave: “Its the best view Ive ever had while brushing my teeth in public.”
Locals are less impressed. “For $1,200 I want a butler dressed as King Kong,” complained one New Yorker. Safety is also a concern, with guests warned not to lean too far while sleepwalking. Street vendors now sell “Skyline Pajamas” and “Observation Deck Nightlights” for aspiring cloud-sleepers.
TikToks #EmpireSleep is booming: influencers posting “bedroom tours” with pigeons as roommates, a viral couple live-streaming a midnight thunderstorm from bed, and one unlucky guest waking up covered in souvenir keychains. Competing skyscrapers are jealous, with the Chrysler Building reportedly considering “loft-style bunk beds.”
Tabloids shot high. The Post shouted: “BEDROOM WITH A VIEW.” The Daily News countered: “SNOOZE OVER THE CITY.”
Mayor Adams applauded: “Its peak capitalism.” Governor Hochul muttered: “If Niagara Falls offers camping, Im banning tents.”
SOURCE: https://bohiney.com/empire-state-building-offers-airbnb-stays/
SOURCE: https://bohiney.com/empire-state-building-offers-airbnb-stays/.
By: Annika Steinmann.
