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Massive new floating yacht hotel to open in the UK with affordable rooms, rooftop bar and onboard spa

A MASSIVE new yacht hotel will open in London - and rooms will be unexpectedly affordable. The Sunborn yacht hotel has been located at Royal Docks in Advertisement 2 A new Sunborn floating yacht hotel will be coming to London Credit: SUNBORN INTERNATIONAL The new boat will boast 225 rooms over six floors. In addition, facilities on board will be open to both guests and the public, including a There will be an à la carte restaurant on board too, seating up to 200 people and featuring an Sunborn is also making the new hotel more sustainable with energy efficient materials being used and "floating biodiversity areas". Advertisement Read more on travel inspo The new 134-metre yacht is currently under construction and plans to open in 2026. The yacht hotel that is currently in place at the Royal Docks features 138 rooms and will be refurbished and relocated to outside of the UK. At the moment, the Sunborn in London has a wealth of things to explore and do, including Sunday roasts where children under 10 can dine for free. There are a range of different rooms and suites to choose from too, which are affordable starting from £115 per night. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive While the new hotel room prices are yet to be confirmed, they are likely to be similar. Sunborn currently has only one other yacht hotel and that is located in Gibraltar. Futuristic luxury yacht dubbed the 'Sea Spaceship' revealed - offering a 'refined escape' with seven-figure price tag And the Gibraltar Sunborn already has a spa onboard, called the Infinity Spa with a number of different treatments. The company does have plans to open more floating hotels in the future too, including in Vancouver, Canada and Advertisement The yacht hotel in Over in Spain , the company is in the final stages of securing a license to build a yacht hotel on the waterfront. If plans go ahead, in addition to the floating hotel there would also be a new What's it like to stay on the Sunborn? THE Sun's I was lucky enough to spend the night on the yacht - which is docked at Royal Victoria Dock, so don't worry if you get seasick either as you won't even feel it moving. This includes 138 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace and event space - a lot to fit into the 142m boat. As I arrived, I was whisked up a tiny lift from outside, and was plonked into the middle of a huge grand lobby, with spiral staircase and very outlandish glass chandelier. Feeling just as glam as a cruise ship, I was shown to my room down the narrow corridor, but opened up into my suite with some of the most stunning views across the river. But the star of the yacht is its restaurant Land's End. I was certainly underdressed - one guest came in a floor-length sequin dress, compared to my trousers-and-shirt combo - although there is no dress code and the staff didn't even seem to notice. With views of London's Docklands to watch the sunset, the three-course dinner was some of the finest I've had in London. Before I knew it, I was waking up in my cabin with a peaceful start to the morning overlooking the water, followed by a very leisurely buffet breakfast at the same restaurant. Hans Niemi, CEO of Sunborn International, said: "We also have an important environmental goal – to build the world's most environmentally friendly floating hotel." Advertisement Karen Thomson , UK Director at Sunborn International, added: "We have a wonderful hotel location at Royal Victoria Dock, and I must also credit our excellent hotel team, local suppliers and partners." A Plus, plans have been revealed for a 2 The floating hotel will feature an onboard spa, rooftop bar and restaurant Credit: SUNBORN INTERNATIONAL Advertisement