I’m sure sleeping 155 metres underground isn’t to everyone’s liking but at the Sala Silvermine hotel, they offer just that. The hotel offers normal accommodation too. There are single, twin and double rooms above ground but what makes this hotel unique is its mine suite.
The mine suite is 500ft underground and can only be accessed via a mine-shaft lift. The room is lit by candlelight, has a double bed, modern chairs and table but unfortunately no en-suite bathroom. A toilet is available 50m from the mine suite and showers are available above ground. There is no mobile phone coverage whatsoever; the only communication to the outside world is through the intercom to reception.
Upon arrival you get a guided tour of the underground level. For this it is better to wrap up warm as it is only 2 degrees Celsius (don’t worry, the suite is warmed to 18 degrees). The guide then takes you to your room where you are greeted with a basket containing cheese, biscuits, fruit, sparkling wine and chocolates. In the morning you will be served breakfast by one of the hotel staff. After breakfast you will be taken to ground level via the mine-shaft lift.
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