Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning
Room is available for a limited time only
'THIS IS INSANE' Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning
FORMULA ONE superfans can immerse themselves in a stunning McLaren-themed hotel room for close to £2,000 per night.
From a state-of-the-art racing simulator to memorabilia lining the walls, guests are in store for an experience like no other.
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Hilton have unveiled a stunning McLaren-themed suite
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Memorabilia lines the walls of the five-star room
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A state-of-the-art F1 simulator allows guests to test their racing skills
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It costs a whopping £1,800 per night
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To celebrate McLaren's partnership with Hilton, a special suite has been made at their five-star The Trafalgar St.James Hotel, London.
Through the doors is a room incredibly designed with papaya bed-sheets, cushions and chairs to help budding drivers recharge like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
There is even a McLaren-shaped table in the lounge.
Though most of the time guests will be sat in one of two racing seats in front of a world-class F1 simulator.
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The "driver's room" also allows you to check your lap times at the "pit wall broadcast zone".
And to get you in the mood for a day of racing, a specially-made smoothie is brought to you in the morning.
Midday pit stops can occur at the bar inside the room as you take in the vintage helmets and racing suits on display.
The room is on offer from July 8 to 20 and costs a staggering £1,800 per night.
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Hilton says guests will "stay like a winner" and that the luxury suite "blends all the energy of race day with effortless hospitality".
Fans have been left stunned by the experience, with one saying: "This is insane."
Another added: "I need this in my life."
A third wrote: "I'd want Lando to tuck me into bed."
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