"Located on the south coast in Bognor Regis, the Shoreline Hotel has a slightly futuristic, contemporary style with shades of cruise liner about it. The nautical feel is reflected in the room naming and Shoreline's stylish and spacious bedrooms range from studio level Hook's Cabins; to Columbus Quarters; through to deluxe Nelson's Staterooms ? many of which come with balcony and sea views." from Travel Quest.

See BBC report and Butlin's site with more images.

So has anyone down south seen this building? There are some good opening offers, but I think I will pass If you watch the video you can see the whole 'ship' facing out to sea.

Pam

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Originally posted by Linerrich:
I love this design! Looks like the terraced stern of the NORMANDIE.

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Appartementblock go's to see afterall is treu.

Like the terras Rich you have it right it look like the stern of the Normandië.

Have you read some of the comments in the BBC article?

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People go abroad on holiday because of the guaranteed sunshine, and to be honest it is cheaper. Going to somewhere like Butlins for a week, can cost just as much, if not more, as a week in Spain.
Sarah, England

It's going to take a great deal more than just window dressing to get people to want to go and stay at Butlins. The holiday camp has had its day... European destinations are so easy to get to and offer so much more than a static holiday with cheesy entertainments. I don't care how many kung fu monks you bring along, I shall head off somewhere more exciting and leave you all to it...
Sean C, London, UK

My wife and I had the misfortune to take our baby girl to Butlins in Bognor earlier in the year only to be horrified that the "Skyline" - their major entertainments hub was not "no-smoking". We complained but were told that is was ok as the roof is nice and high. Tell that to the idiots walking around holding their cigarettes at pushchair level!
Rod Horwood, UK

Bet it still costs as much as a holiday abroad though. Know where I'm going for my holidays and it aint to Butlins.
Mr D, UK

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I would not go to Butlins, but I would stay in the hotel if down there. In the faqs it says

"Q: Can non-hotel guests join me for a drink or dinner?
A: Non-Shoreline guests are welcome to drink or dine in the hotel - we advise that bookings may be necessary at busy times."

It's not clear from that if non-hotel guests have to be staying on the main camp, invited by someone staying at the hotel or if any Tom, Dick or Harry can stop by for a drink and look around?

I have never stayed at a Butlins, but have been taken for the odd day when a kid myself to Clacton, and taken my daughter for a day out when she was younger. The last day trip was maybe 10+ years ago at Pwthelli, and it was filthy. I wouldn't ever go back. The daughter however had a great time, and has also been taken by my parents for a day at Bognor, where they do have a fun indoor water park [or did].

I think Centre Parcs is the modern day Butlins, even pricier, as most activities are at additional cost and just as bad in most respects. Been twice in the last 3 years with friends.. that's enough thanks

Butlins are trying to change their image, and the hotel seems a good start, I wish them success with the venture, just not for me.

Awful.. I got bored after half an hour and gave up.. the programme was too slow imho.. but crumbs, I could never live with staying there.. back in the 60's anyhow. Interesting to note in the introductions, those who went cruising for holidays

Was Bognor once a smart place Green? Butlins only opened there in 1960, so would have been long after your father's comments. Did you realise Billy B spent much of his teens in Toronto? [My Dad went to school with his son Bobby in Clacton].

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Was Bognor once a smart place Green? Butlins only opened there in 1960, so would have been long after your father's comments. Did you realise Billy B spent much of his teens in Toronto? [My Dad went to school with his son Bobby in Clacton].

Pam

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Well, I've never actually been there but he was the only rich relation I ever heard of so I assumed it was upscale - guess it would have been in the very early 50's.

South Africa-born Billy Butlin came to the UK in 1921 with £5
He brought the first Dodgem cars to England in 1928

Guests at the first holiday camp paid £2 12s 6d for a week

Volunteers wearing red jackets provided the entertainment