As lesser hotels struggle to provide free wi-fi, guests at the Burj Al Arab, one the world's tallest hotels, are being offered one of the 24-carat devices, worth £6,715, upon check-in.
While the "bling" equipment may be deemed a little showy for some tastes, the iPads are specially engraved with the name of the hotel and contain software that acts as a "virtual concierge", offering information on the hotel's many services which include private dining experiences and a butler.
The hotel said it had introduced the gold iPad, "the ultimate in luxury accessories", as a way of making itself stand out from its competitors. It also frequently refers to itself as a "seven-star" property.
The limited edition iPad is designed by Gold & Co. Guests need to return it on checking out.The hotel has also recently installed iMacs into all its suites – an item that can also be found in much cheaper hotels however, such as the Mama Shelter in Paris. (Read the Mama Shelter review here).
The 24-carat devices are worth £6,715 each
The addition will be welcomed by the kind of high-spending guests that frequent the hotel's Royal Suite, a 8,395-square-ft room located on the 25th floor.
Inside are marble floors, mahogany furniture, Hermes toiletries, a private cinema and a rotating four-poster bed. Guests can also make use of a chauffeur-driver Rolls Royce or helicopter (at extra cost).
The Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai
Source: The Telegraph
