World's first 'zero star' hotel to open

Tourists in Switzerland can soon sleep in the world’s first “zero-star hotel”, a former nuclear bunker several metres below the ground.

A group of 15 guests inaugurated the hotel, sleeping over last night in the former bunker embellished with artistic decoration and real hotel duvets.

But that was only a trial run, and regular operation of the hotel will require final approval by officials in the town of Sevelen.

The hostelry in the north-eastern region of St Gallen is aimed at guests with a modest income.

Organisers said the price per night will be between 10 Swiss francs and 15 Swiss francs (€6.60 and €9.90).