<P> It was supposedly modeled after ancient European palaces . The structure took five years to design and was built from approximately two tonnes of gold . The inside of the "hotel" was covered in gold from its ceilings, door frame, and even toilet seats . The construction cost about $38 million USD to build . It opened on 23 September 2006 . It was said to be available for weddings and lodging . One night in the Golden House would have cost about $28,000 . </P> <P> Most of the gold features were melted in 2008 . </P>

House made of gold bricks in hong kong