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LEGO - Icons Boutique Hotel 10297
Average customer rating
4.9
(144 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 144 reviews
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons Boutique Hotel 10297
Posted by: Anonymous
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I've been a fan of the modular buildings since they first appeared, and the Boutique Hotel is an excellent addition to the streetscape. In addition to just being an extremely beautiful set (I particularly love the mansard roof and cupola elements), the angled nature of the buildings was so cleverly designed, and so elegant at the same time. It's one of the most technically marvelous builds I've experienced, nearly up there with the Rivendell set!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
This is WONDERFUL!
on January 4, 2022
Posted by: Mawgim
This is my wife and I's FOURTEENTH modular and is definitely in our top three favorites.
When I first saw photos for this set, I thought it was rather small looking, the palm tree looked a little weird, and I thought it'd be a little awkward in placing it among the others.
However, once we completed it and placed it by the Fire Brigade and the Parisian Restaurant, the end result is great! Even the open alley behind the main building turned out to be a positive creative choice, rather than something I originally thought would be strange.
And the build was incredibly unique, the details fantastic without becoming TOO much like a over-complicated MOC, in that it still retains the classic and charming build style.
I enjoyed reading an interview with the designers which stated that the LEGO Group is continually focused on changing things up. They have to in order to make the builds continually interesting and engaging, and I appreciate that, as it seems to pay off for us.
I know a lot of people were hoping for a re-release or an updated version of Café Corner, but I'm glad we got this.
That being said, I may be in the minority in wanting LEGO to re-release the first three modulars (Café Corner, Market Street, and Green Grocer) as the majority of us modular fans don't have those, and their prices on secondary markets are outrageous. Don't have them be the yearly new model, but rather just release them as bonuses :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Bought as a secret from my mom
on January 6, 2022
Posted by: mycomputerisat1percent
Me and my dad secretly bought this when I got a dupe set for Christmas. My dad enjoys watching me build. As with the modulars there is some play value but in the end you are not going to be doing that. This set is a tribute to all off the other modulars out there. I would say it needs more rooms and it does feel a bit cramped but other than that it is stunning. Price is so worth it as it is one of the most big lego sets at 3000 pieces and the second biggest modular. like I said it is a tribute to other modulars so it might not be the best one to start on. Buy it, or dont.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on January 15, 2022
Posted by: RobertELP
Excellent addition to the collection! My son has been waiting all year for this new piece!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Love the new design
on January 4, 2022
Posted by: WrigglyMetalbeard039
I give credit to Lego for taking a new approach on modular design. This gives new options on how to place it. Love the little details and the Easter eggs from prior modulars. It was not challenging but fun to build. Next to other modulars besides the Parisian Restaurant looks out of place and a lot different but like I said before with this new approach and future buildings will make this interesting and fun. With the Downtown Diner and Detective's Office being different I think this Boutique Hotel style is more appropriate but that's just my opinion. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Boutique hotel
on January 16, 2022
Posted by: Joanznoz
Beautiful love it. Great with the other shops my town is coming together. Rerelease the first 5-6
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Pretty to look at...but has some design flaws
on February 2, 2022
Posted by: LegoShaymus
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Even though corner buildings aren't my favorite, overall the set is worth the purchase, and I enjoy looking at it alongside my other modulars (as long as the side with the flags are facing forward that is).
Some things to point out that didn't work IMO:
-what other people have said about Step 230 - the white column design on the second floor was bizarre, and I've never encountered a step like this, where it didn't flow or connect easily.
-the wasted alley space in the back. I get that they have to find a way to cut costs, but honestly, how much more $ would it be to fill in that space in. We're already losing so much space with a corner building!
-Penthouse is complete, but the two small rooms on the second floor are not. Would anyone stay in a hotel room with no bathroom?! Maybe the wasted alley space on the first floor could have been converted to a restroom?
-the palm tree - it feels very out of place in the modular line-up, where you have other birch trees, dark green trees and such.
-The art gallery is too small. If you're going to have that as a feature, it would have been great if the space wasn't the size of a thumb.
Why does the roof have a railing/grating on three of four sides?
-lobby is a little sparse. Two red couches would have been a nice touch.
Again, I do like the set. But there's part of me that feels like I have to buy a second set to make some more satisfying structural changes.
-what other people have said about Step 230 - the white column design on the second floor was bizarre, and I've never encountered a step like this, where it didn't flow or connect easily.
-the wasted alley space in the back. I get that they have to find a way to cut costs, but honestly, how much more $ would it be to fill in that space in. We're already losing so much space with a corner building!
-Penthouse is complete, but the two small rooms on the second floor are not. Would anyone stay in a hotel room with no bathroom?! Maybe the wasted alley space on the first floor could have been converted to a restroom?
-the palm tree - it feels very out of place in the modular line-up, where you have other birch trees, dark green trees and such.
-The art gallery is too small. If you're going to have that as a feature, it would have been great if the space wasn't the size of a thumb.
Why does the roof have a railing/grating on three of four sides?
-lobby is a little sparse. Two red couches would have been a nice touch.
Again, I do like the set. But there's part of me that feels like I have to buy a second set to make some more satisfying structural changes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Excited to add to the collection
on January 1, 2022
Posted by: CountessPeacefulCracker
Highly pleased with this build. The easter eggs never end and there are few repetitive parts. I wish there was some more interior detail but since I don't tend to separate my modular floors I won't see the interior much anyways.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO