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What It Feels Like To Stay At The World’s Most Dangerous Hotel

By Joshua Chiedu 6-8 minutes 1/22/2022

The hotel, which was once an abandoned lighthouse project, is definitely not for the faint-hearted guests.

Titles have been given to some hotels recently; from most expensive to, the oldest, the worst, and even the most haunted. Now it just feels like hotels have now transformed from being just places for lodging to becoming interesting attractions that need to be explored. Just when the world thought the hotel titles were over, the most dangerous hotel in the world is here to get those adrenaline pumping.

About The Frying Pan Tower

The Frying Pan Tower was built in the 1960s on a part of the Atlantic Ocean to be used as a lighthouse as several shipwrecks had been found at this location due to the shallow waters. For the next couple of decades, it served its purpose and saved the lives of several mariners until it became abandoned in the early 2000s as new and better technological alternatives such as GPS were introduced. After the hotel was abandoned, it was auctioned in 2010 and bought by Richard Neal - a software engineer who eventually began renovating the tower to serve as a hotel that would later turn out to be the world’s most dangerous hotel.

Staying At The Frying Pan Tower

Yes, that’s right - the frying pan tower, and if that name is not odd and scary enough, consider the fact that the waters are filled with sharks and other sea creatures and the tower stands at 80 feet on four steel legs which are constantly being bombarded by the mighty waves of the sea and merciless hurricanes.

Getting To The Hotel

The Frying Pan Tower is located more than 30 miles away from any land which means the only way to get in is by air (helicopter) or by sea (boat). The helicopter ride is safer (and more expensive) because the weather and waves make boat transportation difficult. But even with the difficulty of the boat transportation, it remains a popular and cheaper way to get to this hotel. Guests can even come to the tower on their boats.

When visiting by boat, also be aware that the process to get on board consists of riding the boat close to one of the tower’s legs and then getting pulled up by a hoist connected to a bosun’s chair for a period which depends on the number of people and luggage that needs to be pulled up from the boat. Some say “safety first” but those who prefer “fun first” will no doubt enjoy visiting by boat (on the insane waves). By the way, the thrill of being pulled up and seeing all the details of the tower is exciting - those who come by helicopter are also offered the chance to experience this as well.

It Is Always Under Renovation

With the constant hurricanes and the tower's exposure to the sun and water, the tower is always under renovation to fight rust. Parts of the tower get cut off occasionally and replaced with new ones so nobody falls off while holding a handle or standing somewhere. Some of the doors and windows also undergo this constant renovation as they are important shields for guests from the strong winds.

“It’s As Safe As We Can Make It” - Richard Neal

While the management tries its best to make the tower safe, guests have a huge part to play in staying safe which is why they are required to sign a waiver before embarking on this adventure. Instructions are to be followed accordingly and guests are also expected to avoid taking risky actions without approval or guidance by the hotel’s staff.

Things To Enjoy At The Frying Pan Tower

Besides the excitement of just being on top of the tower and getting blown by rushing winds, guests can also engage in these activities to catch more thrill at the hotel.

Golf

Imagine playing golf on a hotel’s helipad in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. One would ask where the holes are. Well, there are no holes; it's just all about shooting balls made out of fish food into the ocean to feed some fish, and that's absolutely exciting.

Beautiful Sunrises And Sunsets

The views of sunrise and sunsets at this hotel are amazing and the never-ending waves, stars, and rushing wind make it more exciting to just sit outdoors and enjoy this experience every night.

Fishing

Lots of fishing opportunities are always available at the Frying Pan Tower and guests can cook their catch in the hotel’s kitchen as well. There are sharks in the waters so good luck on the big catch.

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About The Author

Joshua Chiedu (73 Articles Published)

Joshua is a writer, researcher, adventurer, and traveler. His curiosity is his ultimate drive and most of the things he is particularly curious about include - the earth, archaeology, history, myths, and the unseen world. Joshua loves singing and dancing as much as he loves food, agriculture, animals, writing and traveling. He is a simple person who often attributes some of his happiest moments in life to little and natural things such as dancing in the rain and laughing at his own thoughts. Email him at wierdceo@gmail.com

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