The InterContinental New York Times Square

This new hotel just opened up last month and there's nothing shy about this hotel.  Rising 36 stories in the heart of Times Square, the hotel has 607 guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows (voyeurism!), 42"-inch HDTVs, walk-in rain showers and plush beds (where the magic will happen.) 

Additional hotel amenities include a Concierge Lounge; 24-hour business and fitness centers; wired and wireless internet in guestrooms and public areas; 42-inch HDTV flat panel televisions and touch-screen computers in all guestrooms; and a courtyard viewing garden in the lobby complete with a reflecting pool and sculptures.

Expect to pay at least $300 a night, excluding New York City taxes.  Their official website, where they have specials from the mid $200's is at :  InterContinental New York

Facts about the Luxor light in Las Vegas

The tip of the pyramid contains a fixed-position spotlight  that points directly upward and is claimed to be the brightest beam in the world at over 42 billion candle power.  It is visible from anywhere in the Las Vegas valley at night, and can be seen at flight level from above Los Angeles, California, over 275 miles away. At ground level, on clear nights, the beam could also be seen as far south as Laughlin and even as far north as Mesquite or Beatty. The beam is visible straight ahead when driving northbound on US 93 in Arizona, north of Kingman before reaching Hoover Dam. 

 In the spring, the bright light attracts huge numbers of moths into the light beam, creating a phenomenon that has been likened to snow.  Light is generated using 45 Xenon arc lamps of 7 kilowatts each.  When turned on, the lamps heat up to over 800 degrees Fahrenheit.  The hourly cost, including lamps, electricity, and repairs, is US$51.  Hotel engineers, as well as the hotel's own website also claim that the light can be observed from space.



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 BONUS VIDEO

An update on the soon to be world's tallest hotel

You might remember my post a few months back about the soon to be world's tallest hotel that's set to open this December, the Ritz in Hong Kong, World's higest hotel.  Sitting 102 stories above the earth this will be officially the world's highest hotel!

As far as an update goes, here's a way cool virtual tour provided by Wide Eye Productions.  Consider it a sneak peak of things to come.