Having traveled around the world together, the Jenss family is certainly accustomed to sleeping in some pretty tight and unusual quarters. During our time away from home, we managed to stay in a yurt in Inner Mongolia, tents in the Tanzanian bush (complete with a parade of elephants stomping through the campsite), a campervan in New Zealand, a hut with no electricity or bathroom facilities on a remote island off the coast of Panama, a tree house in Costa Rica, and a couple of log cabins in U.S. national parks. Truth be told, we've also had some pretty luxurious accommodations, including the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney Harbour (for New Year's, no less), the Inverlochy Castle in Scotland, and the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve in South Africa. So when we decided to spend some time in Quebec City during the school's winter recess, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to try something else a little out of the ordinary.Actually, let me rephrase that, deciding to overnight at the H�tel de Glace, or Ice Hotel, is very out of the ordinary. Our stay here might have been the single most memorable hotel experience we've ever shared as a family-- I can't imagine one topping it. But let me be clear, if getting a good night's sleep is your principal objective, this may not be for you.
It should be noted that a majority of the 85,000 people who visit the property annually don't spend the night. Only about 4,000 do. Why so few? For starters, there are only 36 rooms available (accommodating a maximum of 88 guests) and they're not cheap. If you're on a budget, the best bet is to try something mid-week and/or check for special promotions. Families, for example, are offered special rates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website for potential offers.
Source: http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2011/03/cel.html
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