First-Ever Minecraft Hotel and Roller Coaster to Open Near London in 2027
The world's first Minecraft hotel and roller coaster will open in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures near London, featuring themed rooms and a 50 million pound investment.
The world's first Minecraft hotel is set to open in 2027 at the Chessington World of Adventures theme park in southwest London. The hotel is part of a comprehensive Minecraft-inspired complex that includes an attractions area and the world's first roller coaster based on the hit video game.
Project Details and Investment
The project is a collaboration between Merlin Entertainments, the company operating the park, and Mojang Studios, the developers of the game. According to reports in the UK, the initiative represents an investment of approximately 50 million pounds. Exact opening dates and room pricing have not yet been published by the operators.
The four-story hotel will feature 69 rooms, consisting of 49 standard rooms and 20 premium rooms. The signature cubic design of the game will be integrated throughout the property, from bedding and pillows to corridors styled to resemble mine tunnels. Rooms will also feature iconic Redstone lamps familiar to players worldwide.
"Fans will literally be able to sleep inside the game and wake up right where they want to be," said Daisy Mercedes, creative producer at Merlin Entertainments.
The Nether Roller Coaster
The central attraction of the new complex is the Escape the Nether roller coaster. Construction site documentation indicates that the track has already been installed. The ride begins in dark mines within an enclosed structure before bursting out through a Nether portal, mirroring the transition between dimensions in the game.
Philip Kitely Thomas, who leads Minecraft experiences at Mojang, noted that the primary challenge was translating the game's blocks into real-world scale.
London remains a popular destination for families, and the upcoming complex is expected to draw significant international tourism, particularly families with children who grew up playing the game.
