When I first heard about Airbnb Icons Experiences, I was very excited. Imagine staying in Prince’s Purple Rain house, the Minnesota home featured in the legendary film Purple Rain. The Icons Experiences is a new category of extraordinary experiences, including joining a living room session with Doja Cat.
The one that I am most taken with is the opportunity to wake up in the iconic Musée d'Orsay. It is located in Paris, and you have the chance to stay in their clock room, which has been transformed into a bedroom by Mathieu Lehanneur, designer of the Paris 2024 Games torch and cauldron. From the terrace, you’ll witness the historic Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games along the River Seine.
Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO said: “Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now. As life becomes increasingly digital, we’re focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”
Airbnb has unveiled 11 icons; including Disney and Pixar’s most iconic homes, the Up House, and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy. Other icons include stay in a 2D animated re-creation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York.
You can also experience VIP with Kevin Hart as he takes you inside his members-only Coramino Live Lounge for an A-list evening. And if that doesn’t take your fancy, how about a living room session with Doja Cat?
TikTok sensation Khaby Lame invites you to his hometown of Milan, Italy for an epic, overnight gaming experience and you can join Feid, the reggaeton superstar on his FERXXOCALIPSIS World Tour for an entire week.
Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor is inviting you into the legendary, never-before-seen Kapoor family home in Chennai, India and with the upcoming release of Disney and Pixar’s new movie Inside Out 2, you’re invited to an overnight stay at Headquarters, the control centre of Riley’s emotions.
9. Obsessed with Ferraris? Then you have the chance to stay at The Ferrari Museum
The dining room at the Ferrari Museum would of course look like this, effortlessly cool | Thomas Prior Photo: Thomas Prior
10. The bedroom at the Ferrari Museum
You’ll sleep on a bed made from the same leather as Ferrari seats-imagine that? | Thomas Prior Photo: Thomas Prior
11. Join the reggaeton superstar Feid on his FERXXOCALIPSIS World Tour for an entire week
Get to experience life with Feid on his world tour as you will join the crew for rehearsals, ride along on the tour bus and get backstage access for every show | Kelsey McClellan Photo: Kelsey McClellan