A YouTuber compares a luxury hotel (€2000/night) to a low-cost hotel (€38/night) in Paris. Initially, the creator attempted to contact Parisian palaces for a free stay, but they were unsuccessful. Instead, they partnered with a mobile gaming company to fund the video. The YouTuber and a colleague stayed in the two hotels, drawing lots to decide who would stay where. They documented their experiences, highlighting the stark differences in amenities, services, and overall comfort between the two hotels. The video aims to provide a unique comparison of two vastly different services, allowing viewers to experience the luxury and budget options firsthand.
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1. The creator had an idea for a video comparing a luxury hotel and a low-cost hotel six months ago.
2. He tried to contact Parisian palaces to get invited, but they didn't respond.
3. The creator has nearly 2 million subscribers on his channel.
4. He was contacted by a mobile application game called Vikings, which is a strategy game.
5. The game has over a million French-speaking players.
6. The creator made a deal with the game developers to promote their game in exchange for financing his video.
7. He booked a night at a 5-star hotel called Hotel Lacoste, which costs 2000 euros per night.
8. He drew lots with a friend to decide who would stay in the luxury hotel and who would stay in the low-cost hotel.
9. The luxury hotel room was about 80 square meters, while the low-cost hotel room was 15 square meters.
10. The luxury hotel room had a double suite, a view of a forest, and a code to enter.
11. The room had a welcome letter, a solid gold faucet, and a hydraulic system in the toilet.
12. The creator ordered food from a nearby restaurant because the hotel didn't have a catering service.
13. He went for a walk in the neighborhood and visited the French Comedy and the Pyramid.
14. He ordered room service, which included a pizza and a lemon tart.
15. The creator slept well and woke up to music and a good breakfast.
16. The hotel had a wake-up service and a sound system.
17. The creator reviewed his experience and compared it to his friend's experience in the low-cost hotel.