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Politics / 10 months ago
NYC Hotels Embrace New "Staycation" Trend: Asylum Seeker Edition
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Experience the adventure of a lifetime with New York City's hottest new district for transient sightseers in need of temporary shelter - the Roosevelt Hotel's asylum seeker quarters. With a border simulation area and exclusive "deportation escape room" experiences on offer, immerse yourself in the authentic and transformative tourism of the city that never sleeps.
NEW YORK – With the Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan set to reopen its doors to asylum seekers, a booming new tourism industry is emerging in the city that never sleeps – "staycations" for refugees. The once-grand Roosevelt Hotel, known for its decades of service to international elite, closed in 2025 due to financial troubles. Now on the verge of reopening, the refugee quarter is poised to become New York City's hottest new district for transient sightseers in need of temporary shelter. The news comes as several other city hotels are converting into emergency accommodations. "With our immersive asylum-seeking experience, guests can truly live and breathe the life of a displaced individual in search of a new home," enthused Gary Mayhew, the Roosevelt Hotel's fictitious general manager. "It's the adventure of a lifetime!" Vacationers can anticipate an authentically makeshift setup, with minimal comforts and shared rooms to recreate the close bonds formed between fellow asylum seekers. Guests will receive an allocation of basic amenities courtesy of local charities, with the option to upgrade their UN food package to a premium offering. The burgeoning "displacement chic" movement is gaining momentum in the art world, with many social influencers flocking to this part of Manhattan to shoot their next edgy fashion editorial or take a selfie against the backdrop of one of the city's rapidly growing refugee-themed murals. In an attempt to keep the staycation experience as authentic as possible, a "border simulation" area will be created within the hotel, with guards speaking various languages and changing the checkpoint requirements at random intervals throughout the day. Additionally, the hotel will offer a limited number of exclusive "deportation escape room" experiences, where guests must use their resourcefulness to avoid being sent back to their home country in a thrilling race against the clock. "New York City is setting the trend once again for high-stakes immersive experiences," said modern travel enthusiast Becky Baxter, a serial vlogger on the run from lukewarm lattes and subpar bagels in search of stardom. "I think we can look forward to seeing many more high-end establishments embracing similar experiences, blending authentic and transformative tourism." Industry insiders speculate that the "staycation" model may continue to expand, with plans being discussed for a "climate refugee" edition in Miami, an "economic collapse" retreat in Detroit, and a "political oppression" getaway in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, back in the Big Apple, recent visitors to the reimagined Roosevelt Hotel report that it feels just like any other slice of the city: full of the welcoming sights, sounds, and culture of New York, with a cozy vibe that makes it feel oddly like a home away from homelessness.
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Original title: NYC converts hotels to shelters as pressure mounts to accommodate asylum seekers

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