20 April 2023 , 15:02
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor is hosting the ultimate Eurovision party for fans of the pop contest.
The disco queen and dance floor killer will treat a select few lucky fans to hang out with her for a one night only viewing experience like no other.
Eurovision lovers from across the UK will have the chance to hangout with Sophie and celebrate in true Eurovision style.
The experience includes a one night stay in a sleek Liverpool apartment complete with karaoke machine, fancy dress, a mixologist and all the space guests need to disco in the kitchen.
Sophie said: "I am so excited to be in Liverpool this year to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 final alongside the lucky guests who book this experience with Booking.com.
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Eurovision fans will be able to hang out with Ellis-Bextor (PA)"Being able to celebrate this special occasion in the actual Home of Eurovision this year won’t only be an unforgettable home away from home experience for the guests, but myself as well."
The Ultimate Home of Eurovision with Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be available to book on a first come first serve basis on 28 April on Booking.com.
Bagging a place in the pop star's apartment might be the best way to get close to the action on the big day.
At the beginning of March a two bedroom home in Liverpool was available to rent for more than £15,000 for a single night over Eurovision weekend.
Demand has pushed the price of accommodation to levels never seen before in the city.
After tickets went on sale in March, a single room at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool was selling for £699 for the night - despite typically going for as little as £52.
Meanwhile a two-bedroom house in Liverpool which sleeps just five people was on the market for £15,833 for the night on Expedia, meaning each Eurovision fan would have to fork out £3,150 each.
The non-refundable house has one double bed, a bunk bed and a single bathroom.
A quick search on hotel aggregators show that many of the rooms in Liverpool that would usually go for closer to £100 were available for five or six times that price.
Sebastien Texier, general manager at Hopper, said the travel company had seen a huge surge in prices after tickets went on sale.
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The apartment will have a karaoke machine, fancy dress, a mixologist and all the space guests need to disco in the kitchen (PA)"Eurovision coming to the UK is a once in a generation opportunity and eager Brits and die-hard fans across the world not only want a front row seat to the Liverpudlian party, but a place to stay in the northern hotspot," he said.
"Demand for hotels in and around Liverpool has reached frenzy levels with our data showing prices at over £5000 for just a single night over Eurovision weekend.
“It looks like Eurovision euphoria could even steal King Charles’ crown in May as demand for hotels in Liverpool reaches record levels over the capital.
"Given this level of demand, it’s important that eager Eurovision fans don’t get caught out if hotels take more bookings than the number of rooms they have available.
"Certain travel apps provide overbooking guarantees that protect holiday-goers and allow users to rebook at a new hotel or receive a complete refund if places are overbooked.”