# Cruise Ship Hotels on Land $50 Million Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Mediterranean By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landed-cruise-ship-hotels-50-million-queen-elizabeth-hotel-in References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2008/08/Queen-Elizabeth---Turkeys-2450-Million-Cruise-Ship-Hotel.aspx) & [queenelizabeth.tr](http://www.queenelizabeth.com.tr/index.asp) You’ll never have to worry about sea-sickness aboard this fabulous [cruise ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas). Turkey’s [Queen Elizabeth Hotel and Spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-the-queen-elizabeth), which reportedly cost about $50 million to build, was built to resemble a harbour. The gigantic cruise liner is the main hotel, and then there are [smaller villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claramount-club), also designed as ships, docked about a collection of swimming pools. I have to admit the place seems a little cheesy, however the 325-room hotel has all the luxuries; “a fitness center complete with saunas, Turkish baths, shock pools, steam rooms and Jacuzzis, a spa and wellness center offering a variety of therapies and treatments,” says the hotel’s web site. The Queen Elizabeth Hotel is located in Göynük, between the Toro Mountains and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cruise Ship-themed Hotels:** Opportunity for hotels to attract customers by creating land-based accommodations that mimic the experience of being on a cruise ship. - **Luxury Hotel Amenities:** Rise in demand for high-end hotel amenities such as fitness centers, spas, wellness centers, and therapeutic treatments to enhance guest experiences. - **Unique Hotel Designs:** Growing popularity of hotels with unique and unconventional designs that offer a distinctive experience to guests. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry can explore the concept of cruise ship-themed hotels to attract a wider range of customers and enhance their stay experiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** Travel and tourism industry can promote destinations with unique hotel designs to attract tourists looking for memorable experiences. - **Wellness and Spa:** Wellness and spa industry can partner with hotels to provide a wide range of therapeutic treatments and enhance relaxation opportunities for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Historic Large Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silenseas.md) - [Cruise Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-at-sea-program.md) - [Opulent Cruising Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-luminara-yacht.md) - [Love Boat-Inspired Luxury Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-princess.md) - [Luxurious Transcending Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-seas-prestige.md) - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Eight-Day River Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-luna.md) - [Nautical Themed Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers.md)