The Georgian House, a 19th century boutique hotel in London, has recently undergone a magical transformation. To the delight of Harry Potter fans worldwide, the hotel owners have revealed two "Wizard's Chambers" rooms, complete with design and decor from the beloved series.
While "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" theme park in Orlando has allowed fans to experience daytime in Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade, never before have they been able to spend a night in the Gryffindor Dormitory. Naturally, all the joy of potions, trunks, and canopy beds comes at a steep price. One night in the Wizard's Chamber will cost you about 2,940 Galleons (or, $400.00 U.S. Dollars).
If the accommodations are simply not enough, tickets for the Muggle Walking Tour of London are also available for an additional $184.00, which includes a complimentary English breakfast as part of the package. In an interview with British newspaper The Independent, Serena von der Heyde, a partner at The Georgian Hotel, gave her insight into the success of the new rooms.
"I have been overwhelmed by the number of young couples coming to stay in them, perhaps drawn by the nostalgia of their youth with the Harry Potter series." she reported.
The popularity is no surprise, considering that the Harry Potter brand is worth an estimated $15 billion. According to CNNMoney, the hotel's website has reportedly been crashing due to "unexpectedly high customer demand." Needless to say, anyone thinking about booking a room better start planning soon, as the hotel is already holding reservations for over a year in advance.
Even though it has been seven years since the final installment of the Harry Potter series, the fan-base shows no signs of diminishing. New attractions and spin-offs based on this number-one grossing series are already in production, so fans never have to worry about their favorite fantasy world going extinct.
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