The suites are available for stays form July 1 to September 18. The price for an imperfect night's sleep is 325 Swiss francs ($338). Reuters
Charles-Henri Thurre, Mayor of Saillon, in Valais, Switzerland, sleeps in an 'anti-idyllic' suite at the 'Null Stern Hotel' or 'Zero Star Hotel' installation by Swiss conceptual artists Frank and Patrik Riklin. All photos: EPA unless otherwise specified
The artists were inspired by the current situation of the world and wanted to spark reflection on the urgency and necessity of a radical change in society.
Frank and Patrik in their 'anti-idyllic' suite.
The hotel room is essentially a double bed on a platform, with two bedside tables and lamps. There are no walls, ceiling or doors to provide any privacy or shelter.
Guests are invited in their 'half sleep' to consider topics such as climate change and war.
Frank and Patrik Riklin say their intention is to encourage action.
The project, which has been developed with hotelier Daniel Charbonnier, features three more 'Null Stern' suites in more idyllic settings.
An 'idyllic' suite located on a hill as part of the 'Zero Star Hotel' project.
Frank and Patrik at one of their 'idyllic' suites.
Another 'idyllic' suite, this one located in a vineyard.
The brothers have created similar beds in idyllic spots.
Frank and Patrik with hotelier Daniel Charbonnier at the 'anti-idyllic' suite.
The artists outside their 'anti-idyllic' 'zero star hotel'. EPA
All suites in the 'Zero Star Hotel', including the 'anti-idyllic', come with butler service.
A butler irons the bed of the 'anti-idyllic' suite.
Frank and Patrik with Charbonnier in the vineyard suite. Reuters
The 'Zero Star Hotel' offers guests a choice between four open-air rooms in reaction to the current state of the world. Reuters
The suites are available for stays form July 1 to September 18. The price for an imperfect night's sleep is 325 Swiss francs ($338). Reuters
Charles-Henri Thurre, Mayor of Saillon, in Valais, Switzerland, sleeps in an 'anti-idyllic' suite at the 'Null Stern Hotel' or 'Zero Star Hotel' installation by Swiss conceptual artists Frank and Patrik Riklin. All photos: EPA unless otherwise specified
The artists were inspired by the current situation of the world and wanted to spark reflection on the urgency and necessity of a radical change in society.
Frank and Patrik in their 'anti-idyllic' suite.
The hotel room is essentially a double bed on a platform, with two bedside tables and lamps. There are no walls, ceiling or doors to provide any privacy or shelter.
Guests are invited in their 'half sleep' to consider topics such as climate change and war.
Frank and Patrik Riklin say their intention is to encourage action.
The project, which has been developed with hotelier Daniel Charbonnier, features three more 'Null Stern' suites in more idyllic settings.
An 'idyllic' suite located on a hill as part of the 'Zero Star Hotel' project.
Frank and Patrik at one of their 'idyllic' suites.
Another 'idyllic' suite, this one located in a vineyard.
The brothers have created similar beds in idyllic spots.
Frank and Patrik with hotelier Daniel Charbonnier at the 'anti-idyllic' suite.
The artists outside their 'anti-idyllic' 'zero star hotel'. EPA
All suites in the 'Zero Star Hotel', including the 'anti-idyllic', come with butler service.
A butler irons the bed of the 'anti-idyllic' suite.
Frank and Patrik with Charbonnier in the vineyard suite. Reuters
The 'Zero Star Hotel' offers guests a choice between four open-air rooms in reaction to the current state of the world. Reuters
The suites are available for stays form July 1 to September 18. The price for an imperfect night's sleep is 325 Swiss francs ($338). Reuters
