In 1977, shipyard Viktor Lenac, Rijeka, Croatia converted the passenger ship STELLA POLARIS into a stationary 5-star hotel for MARRIOTT HOTELS - USA.
The converted Stella Polaris i.e. 5-star Hotel Stella Polaris was towed from Rijeka to Kuwait.
In Kuwait, it was placed perpendicular to the shore & deeply beached into the sand.
The surrounding beach sand was in level with the ship's original waterline where also the main entrance to the Hotel was provided.
Only the tip of the ship's bow stem was touching the sea water !
Around the ship/Hotel were then planted exotic greenary & palms and were also provided outside swimming pools creating a luxury outside resort for the Hotel guests.
best regards /jadran
PS
In my wide photo collection I have a photo of the converted STELLA POLARIS, seen prior to her departure/towage from VLS and Rijeka to Kuwait.
I have still to scan this photo and in due time I shall post it onto the site.