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Re: Seattle Times on condo hotels

uptown — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:49:01 -0000

Condo hotels - brings back fond memories of the original timeshare boom/bust.

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me — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:23:15 -0000

Stainless steel is the harvest gold of this decade.

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jcricket — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:22 -0000

So you don't "make money" on the condo hotel, but you do defray the cost of owning a "second home" that you only use once or twice a year. Seems like a good way for the rich peeps to lower the "cost" of their vacation home.

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Kim — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:14:56 -0000

I don't think this sort of development (1)is right for Seattle just yet. New York, yes. LA, Definately. Seattle? HOw do they expect to sell many of these? I dig the bathroom , though.

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kh — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:56:38 -0000

it does have good form and function incorporated. i like the rendering... clean, simple, warm and relaxing. i think it will be awhile before a design like this will need some updating.

but imo the condo hotel will only work in your favor if you have disposable $$ for the long run.

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jaap — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:30:23 -0000

Look, I can't believe I'm saying this (me, the ultimate fanboy of clean industrial tekk design) but honestly, if you took out the tub and installed a row of urinals, you would have a perfect generic mens'room. Just no personality in this room.

maybe I'm just going soft...

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JasonC — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:15:49 -0000

Bathroom: too Vegasy overall, but love the sink design.

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jo — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:24:18 -0000

What happens in a few years when the units need to be updated? $$$$

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jdp — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:37:26 -0000

For an example of this model take a look at the MGM in Las Vegas to see what happens on resale value. It is a great deal for the operator, in my opinion not that great for the buyer.

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Chris — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:34:05 -0000

"Buy a condo-hotel because you think you'll enjoy it," Alexander said. "If you follow what's going on nationally, we're not sure price appreciation will occur."...and that's the CEO of the national condotel trade group saying this!

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EconE — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:08:06 -0000

Now that's what I call a cool sink/vanity...the complete opposite of the goofy ones that I commented on in the other thread. Clean lines and excellent incorporation of the towel shelf.

Form...meet function.

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CHESSNOID — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:36:07 -0000

I like the modern look. Not too sure about the tub. It is out of my reach, but I love to look. Maybe there is a loft at the end of that ladder. lol. ;)