Although its beautiful and well executed, id like to see it combined with the original to make it even bigger and retain the cleverness of the original and its sharp angle design. You did an amazing job, i just like to see hotels in a bigger size than usual
I love it and am considering getting it. I have three questions: 1 - Do you need another baseplate or two? 2 - Any illegal/questionable Lego building techniques? 3 - Can you build it bag by bag like a regular Lego set or do you have to dump all the pieces into one bin?
1- no, it fits on the baseplate it comes with 2- the main front corner connection on each floor would not be used by Lego as it puts more stress on the parts (it's a tighter fit than intended because I used "near-pythagorean triples"). It works absolutely fine, it's just a littler harder to connect and over time it might make the pieces stretch a little which isn't a concern if you leave it as the Hotel. 3- A lot of the MOC is similar to the official set, so maybe. I'd try it bag by bag and have all the extra pieces you need to buy for the MOC sorted, ready to search through. Hope that helps and hope you enjoy it if you go for it!
Great MOC! My copy of this set is still boxed, but I am already planning on extending the building as well. I'll first build the set using the LEGO instructions, but once I finish the original build, I might consider getting your instructions. When the budget allows it, I will purchase a second copy and make a breakfast area on the ground floor, maybe even and elevator. Lots of ideas!
Glad you liked it! If I remember correctly, I think there are a few parts that are not found in the set. I also think it was cheaper just to buy the needed parts on Bricklink instead of another set. Try checking the comments to see if I answered this previously when I knew the answer, lol.
You should do another modular building upgrade, maybe a interior upgrade for the town hall since its interior isn’t too detailed. Keep up the good work!
This is a great design. When you showed that the 3 rooms had to share the bathroom under the stairs it reminded me of a London hostel I stayed in where the bathroom was at the base of the stairs.
Thanks! Yeah, I thought about that, but it's just a tight fit. You could move the dumpster back one stud (moving the technic brick also, so it still aligns), and take out that brown bench. But I opted to keep the art on the wall instead for some color.
Terrific redesign! Yeah, if there ever was a modular building that just screams “MOC ME” … this one is it! A “Five-Star hotel it ain’t! I think the original designer likely had to leave a lot of stuff out to achieve piece count and/or prices point! I have seen that a number of people made modifications to the set. One person mirrored the build and added a pool, hot tub, and bar area, a continental breakfast area in the lobby, a much needed common bathroom for the 2nd floor guests and was toying with making the second art gallery space into either a high end bakery or a gift/sundries shop! Lots of possibilities!
Thanks! Yeah, most of the modulars I haven't taken apart yet to MOC because I think they're already great. But this one was asking me for help. And I imagine you're probably right. I'm sure piece count is probably the most limiting and annoying factor for the designers. I read a blog where the designer said an earlier iteration had a breakfast bar that had to be scrapped. But, I still think they should have put something under the stairs.
@@StonewallBricks … very interesting regarding the blog with the designer! I would have loved to read that. You’re absolutely right! Something needed to be added under the lobby stairs. That luggage cart is a waste too and could have been scrapped. what do you need a luggage cart for, if there’s no elevator? Those bricks could have been used for a breakfast bar, or gift/sundries shop beneath the stairs IMHO … or the badly needed common bathroom for the 2nd floor guests! 🤷🏻♂️
All I can say is god damn, amazing build! For starters it still fits the aesthetic of official modular building interiors. I know this is more of a modification and not a complete redesign but come on, it looks like an official LEGO Expert set. I'll defiantly have to try make it for myself, unequivocally stellar design.
Brilliant work. I've now subscribed to your channel. I think it was smart to utilise that downstairs space as a small bathroom, but I think I'd have used one of the three middle bedrooms as a joint shower/bathroom for the 'economy' guests.
This is a cool Idea if your city needs that height in every building but I like the originals unique scale and shape that breaks up a city street more. I’d rather just have something lower on the lower side. Small shop or whatever. (On my i put a dilapidated city park and rundown shop next to it to contrast the high rollers, heh). Love the bathroom under the stairs.
Thanks. I like the idea of an angled building, but the boutique hotel just didn't do it for me. Maybe if it looked more like the Flatiron and was integrated on an angled street, but I imagine Lego will always have it on a grid street layout.
The out of the box Boutique Hotel would be perfect for a "Y" street setup.. which I am not sure is even possible with Lego cuz everything is squares? But when "you're part of a team 🎶.." maybe?
I've seen angled streets with some brick-built roads, but I've never tried it. And that could be a cool application but you'd still have to modify the base of the stock set to take out the art gallery.
While I love this adaptation to fit it into a more traditional city block, I would argue that fitting the official design into a city by integrating say a low-rise structure, park or otherwise open-space area would add a lot of character to a city layout. Essentially two sides of the same coin. Where I think the added creativity of finding ways to fit more unconventional designs in goes really well with the creativity angle LEGO prides itself on.
Unfortunately, they are not. There are some required pieces that did not come in the set. You would need to order the extra pieces through Bricklink or Lego. I included a parts list to help.
That is absolutely awesome. I love it. Though I won't do any changes to mine I do wish the set had more then 1 bathroom so my guest didn't have to rush next door to my police station or down the street further to the detectives office to use the bathroom.
You'll need additional pieces, but not all of them are found in this set. It's probably better to source the extra pieces (through Bricklink, etc) than buying a second set.
its a good fix but the whole lego feels off to me... like off putting as a bit to much also I do like the angel and the whole out door bar area... I don't know what it is thing there has a unique look to it I didn't see lego use often........... but go try........
I like it better. The original felt like it was trying too hard to be cool and delivered less presence. This one has a large classic familiar expected delivery.
Get the instructions here! rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-108787
As much as I love the original build for having a unique shape, I do think this is much better!
Thanks! I like that they tried something new; it just didn't work for me.
It looks so much like the cafe corner with this mod !
I can see it
Although its beautiful and well executed, id like to see it combined with the original to make it even bigger and retain the cleverness of the original and its sharp angle design. You did an amazing job, i just like to see hotels in a bigger size than usual
Thanks! Yeah, I might add another middle floor some day.
I love it and am considering getting it. I have three questions:
1 - Do you need another baseplate or two?
2 - Any illegal/questionable Lego building techniques?
3 - Can you build it bag by bag like a regular Lego set or do you have to dump all the pieces into one bin?
1- no, it fits on the baseplate it comes with
2- the main front corner connection on each floor would not be used by Lego as it puts more stress on the parts (it's a tighter fit than intended because I used "near-pythagorean triples"). It works absolutely fine, it's just a littler harder to connect and over time it might make the pieces stretch a little which isn't a concern if you leave it as the Hotel.
3- A lot of the MOC is similar to the official set, so maybe. I'd try it bag by bag and have all the extra pieces you need to buy for the MOC sorted, ready to search through.
Hope that helps and hope you enjoy it if you go for it!
Great MOC! My copy of this set is still boxed, but I am already planning on extending the building as well. I'll first build the set using the LEGO instructions, but once I finish the original build, I might consider getting your instructions. When the budget allows it, I will purchase a second copy and make a breakfast area on the ground floor, maybe even and elevator. Lots of ideas!
Thanks! Sounds cool. An elevator would make that luggage rack more practical, lol
I think you CAN make an elevator using a rope from another set! 😊
this is EXACTLY what i wanted! this works MUCH BETTER!! would buying 2 boutique hotels give someone all the parts they need to build this?
Glad you liked it! If I remember correctly, I think there are a few parts that are not found in the set. I also think it was cheaper just to buy the needed parts on Bricklink instead of another set. Try checking the comments to see if I answered this previously when I knew the answer, lol.
That’s exactly how Lego should have done this modular to begin with. 👍💯🔥
thanks!
You should do another modular building upgrade, maybe a interior upgrade for the town hall since its interior isn’t too detailed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. If I come up with any others, I'll be sure to share them.
Both builds are great but I just prefer the original’s exterior because I like how unique the design is. I do prefer your custom interior though
Thanks. I wasn't a fan of the angle, but I know there are plenty of people who do.
Really nice hotel modification, I would suggest adding a hotel elevator in place of the dumpster.
That'd be cool. I'm fine with only stairs on a 3-story building tho.
This is awesome!! Well done and thanks for taking the time to do this!
Sure thing, thanks for the compliment!
Fantastic upgrade!🤩👌🏻
thanks!
This modification makes the set alot better
Thanks for the compliment!
This is a great design. When you showed that the 3 rooms had to share the bathroom under the stairs it reminded me of a London hostel I stayed in where the bathroom was at the base of the stairs.
Thanks! Lol, glad to hear it's fairly realistic then!
Looks awesome
Thanks!
Thank you very much for this very needed update! And also for giving us the instructions for free!
It's got balance and feels right -- the hotel is a proper building now! 👏👏👏 Thank you.
Glad you like it!
Looks great!
thanks!
This looks really good! It’s a much more efficient building this way!
Thanks!
I with the original boutique hotel was symmetrical like this!!
So did I, lol
Pretty cool redesign! A doorway to the alley / dumpster area could be a nice improvement. Excited to see how it's going to look in your city!
Thanks! Yeah, I thought about that, but it's just a tight fit. You could move the dumpster back one stud (moving the technic brick also, so it still aligns), and take out that brown bench. But I opted to keep the art on the wall instead for some color.
Excellent redesign!
Thanks!
Terrific redesign! Yeah, if there ever was a modular building that just screams “MOC ME” … this one is it! A “Five-Star hotel it ain’t! I think the original designer likely had to leave a lot of stuff out to achieve piece count and/or prices point!
I have seen that a number of people made modifications to the set. One person mirrored the build and added a pool, hot tub, and bar area, a continental breakfast area in the lobby, a much needed common bathroom for the 2nd floor guests and was toying with making the second art gallery space into either a high end bakery or a gift/sundries shop! Lots of possibilities!
Thanks! Yeah, most of the modulars I haven't taken apart yet to MOC because I think they're already great. But this one was asking me for help. And I imagine you're probably right. I'm sure piece count is probably the most limiting and annoying factor for the designers. I read a blog where the designer said an earlier iteration had a breakfast bar that had to be scrapped. But, I still think they should have put something under the stairs.
@@StonewallBricks … very interesting regarding the blog with the designer! I would have loved to read that. You’re absolutely right! Something needed to be added under the lobby stairs. That luggage cart is a waste too and could have been scrapped. what do you need a luggage cart for, if there’s no elevator? Those bricks could have been used for a breakfast bar, or gift/sundries shop beneath the stairs IMHO … or the badly needed common bathroom for the 2nd floor guests! 🤷🏻♂️
All I can say is god damn, amazing build! For starters it still fits the aesthetic of official modular building interiors. I know this is more of a modification and not a complete redesign but come on, it looks like an official LEGO Expert set. I'll defiantly have to try make it for myself, unequivocally stellar design.
Thanks so much! I hope you have a great build!
Brilliant work. I've now subscribed to your channel.
I think it was smart to utilise that downstairs space as a small bathroom, but I think I'd have used one of the three middle bedrooms as a joint shower/bathroom for the 'economy' guests.
Thanks and welcome! Yeah, swapping a middle floor room for a bathroom would be a good choice too.
Nice job this is cool!
thanks!
Omg I want to do this, the OG set should've been like this!!
thanks! Hope you enjoy it if you end up building it!
Nice design.
Glad you like it!
You did a great job redesigning this build. 👍
Thanks! I appreciate you saying so.
Very nice
thanks!
Masterful
Thank you!
This is great
Thanks!
This is great ! =)
Thanks!
What is the approximate cost of the extra pieces?
I love this drsgin, however i would prefer a full floor presidental suite instead of 2 and the open bathroom and tub design
Thanks! Yeah, that'd be an easy change.
You are an artist
thanks!
This is a cool
Idea if your city needs that height in every building but I like the originals unique scale and shape that breaks up a city street more. I’d rather just have something lower on the lower side. Small shop or whatever. (On my i put a dilapidated city park and rundown shop next to it to contrast the high rollers, heh). Love the bathroom under the stairs.
Thanks. I like the idea of an angled building, but the boutique hotel just didn't do it for me. Maybe if it looked more like the Flatiron and was integrated on an angled street, but I imagine Lego will always have it on a grid street layout.
Looks good 👍
Thanks!
The out of the box Boutique Hotel would be perfect for a "Y" street setup.. which I am not sure is even possible with Lego cuz everything is squares?
But when "you're part of a team 🎶.." maybe?
I've seen angled streets with some brick-built roads, but I've never tried it. And that could be a cool application but you'd still have to modify the base of the stock set to take out the art gallery.
Will definitely do this if I get the set 👍
Sweet!
This should've been an official set
Thanks! I agree, lol
While I love this adaptation to fit it into a more traditional city block, I would argue that fitting the official design into a city by integrating say a low-rise structure, park or otherwise open-space area would add a lot of character to a city layout.
Essentially two sides of the same coin. Where I think the added creativity of finding ways to fit more unconventional designs in goes really well with the creativity angle LEGO prides itself on.
A lot of ppl seem to like the official one. I prefer my version. To each their own!
this is way beter
thanks!
Are all the 406 extra pieces found in an extra Boutique hotel set?
Unfortunately, they are not. There are some required pieces that did not come in the set. You would need to order the extra pieces through Bricklink or Lego. I included a parts list to help.
That is absolutely awesome. I love it. Though I won't do any changes to mine I do wish the set had more then 1 bathroom so my guest didn't have to rush next door to my police station or down the street further to the detectives office to use the bathroom.
Thanks! haha, the struggle is real for a minifig in a lego city!
I'm going to build mine the way it comes but still add the bathroom under the stairs like he did.
@@burnzy5150 Smart, that's what I would do as well as adding a door to the back alley imo.
That is great I love it ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks!
The only big problem LEGO has, is how much you want / month as a private contractor 😉
Do you need a second copy to build this???
You'll need additional pieces, but not all of them are found in this set. It's probably better to source the extra pieces (through Bricklink, etc) than buying a second set.
The inside is amazing but I think the outside might need some work
Any suggestions?
This version looks great! I dont like the original set that much because of that odd angle where the art gallery is but this way, is just perfect!
Thanks for the compliment!
its a good fix but the whole lego feels off to me... like off putting as a bit to much also I do like the angel and the whole out door bar area... I don't know what it is thing there has a unique look to it I didn't see lego use often........... but go try........
Nice MOC! It’s such a shame with the original. The design of the building is fantastic, but the footprint of the building is so awkward.
Thanks! Yeah, I prefer a traditional corner building.
Just got recommended this channel. Not sure if Stonewall refers to the gay people riots, the Civil War general, or a literal wall made of stone.
It's my trail name from thru-hiking.
@@StonewallBricks sweet
I like it better. The original felt like it was trying too hard to be cool and delivered less presence. This one has a large classic familiar expected delivery.
Thanks! You make the original one sound like a teenager trying to act cool, lol! But I agree; it definitely feels grander now.
Are you the reencarnation of the General Stonewall Jackson? With that beard you seem him 😁
lol, others have made that connection too! (hence the nickname)
@@StonewallBricks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍😎