"Kinky hotel" in quiet suburb forced to close

'Kinky hotel' in quiet suburb forced to close Getty

A new 'kinky hotel' which opened in a Southampton suburban street has been forced to close after residents signed a petition to stop it operating.

Club Kiss, which hosts swingers and features two "superbly equipped" dungeons, offers its guests the use of five themed playrooms including a lockable "Heaven room".

It opened just weeks ago in a quiet suburb on the outskirts of the city, causing outrage among many residents. The local council received a petition with than 1,000 names complaining about the opening, as well as 150 letters of objection, according to reports in the the Daily Mail.

Southampton City Council has confirmed that it has now ordered the club to be closed, after unanimously refusing an application for retrospective planning permission.

But Club Kiss owner Martin Millar has vowed to fight the ruling. Speaking to the Mail, he said: "We are simply opening a hotel which is also open to those who enjoy an alternative lifestyle."

"The average age of those attending will by 40-plus - it's not going to be youngsters who may get drunk and be too noisy."

World's sexiest travel destinations

Paris, France
 The city of love is also one of the sexiest spots, with erotic museums, chic lingerie boutiques, the Crazy Horse and Moulin Rouge cabaret shows, plus the infamous Pigalle area, with its raunchy reputation and sex shops. For an illicit thrill, check in to one of the <a href="http://www.dayuse-hotels.com/en/GB/" target="_blank">Dayuse Hotels</a> in broad daylight between noon and 3pm. The <a href="http://www.musee-erotisme.com/en/" target="_blank">Museum of Eroticism</a> is devoted to sexual art, the Musee d'Orsay has some seductive sculptures, like <a href="http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/collections/works-in-focus/sculpture/commentaire_id/woman-bitten-by-a-snake-3164.html?tx_commentaire_pi1[pidLi]=842&tx_commentaire_pi1[from]=729&cHash=05c60b4ae6 " target="_blank">Auguste Clésinger's Woman Bitten by a Snake</a>, and the Louvre Museum has a few suggestive paintings, such as <a href="http://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/curiosity" target="_blank">Les Curieuses</a>.
Budapest, Hungary
 Budapest is home to opulent architecture, ancient buildings and vibrant nightlife. But one of the things we love most is the amount of skin (tastefully) on show around the city. We mean the steamy outdoor thermal baths that are dotted around Budapest, such as the Szechenyi Baths, and are a must if you're visiting. When you're done relaxing in a bath, go for a drink at a hip <a href="http://www.ruinpubs.com/" target="_blank">ruin pub</a> in an abandoned building before spending the night at the intimate <a href="http://www.brodyhouse.com/" target="_blank">Brody House</a>.
Mykonos, Greece
 Beautiful Mykonos oozes glamour, energy and sex appeal. The Greek island is favoured by jet-setters who come for the incredible beaches, lavish hotels and trendy nightclubs, such as Cavo Paradiso, Veranca Bar and Space Bar. Looking for a sexy hotel? Try <a href="http://www.gracehotels.com/mykonos-grace-hotel.php " target="_blank">Grace Mykonos</a>, <a href="http://www.bill-coo-hotel.com/?gclid=CLf7iv7VsrICFaXKtAodz3MAFQ" target="_blank">Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge</a> or <a href="http://www.santa-marina.gr/mykonoshotel/#luxury-hotel-mykonos" target="_blank">Mykonos Hotel Santa Marina Resort & Villas</a>. The beautiful people visiting Mykonos head to Ornos and Psarrou beaches and in the summer, yachts with the likes of Jay-Z, Shakira and Rihanna conquer the beaches!
Amsterdam, Holland
 The first thing most people associate with Amsterdam is its Red Light District, filled with peep shows, sex shops and prostitutes in red-lit windows, and the Dutch city's liberal views on drugs, but we've found a few things to see and do for a low-key sexy break to Amsterdam. Visit Club 8 for its burlesque parties, dine at the <a href="http://www.supperclub.com/html/amsterdam/" target="_blank">Supperclub</a>, where you can enjoy a feast for all senses and check out the provocative photography at the <a href="http://www.eduardplanting.com/ " target="_blank">Eduard Planting Gallery</a>. Stay at an intimate boutique bolthole, like <a href="http://thecollegehotel.com/index.php/en/home.html" target="_blank">The College Hotel</a>, <a href="http://www.hampshire-hotels.com/hotel/101/The_Manor_Hotel_Amsterdam_-_Hampshire_Eden.html" target="_blank">The Manor Hotel</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelarena.nl/" target="_blank">Hotel Arena</a>.
Berlin, Germany
 In 2003, Berlin's mayor Klaus Wowereit, gave the city the accidental slogan: 'We're poor, but sexy.' With a plethora of museums, buzzing nightlife and a great local scene, Berlin has lots to offer visitors. Stay at the sleek <a href="http://www.amanogroup.de/en/hotels/mani/ " target="_blank">Hotel Mani</a>, hang out at sexy-cool <a href="http://www.katerholzig.de/ " target="_blank">Kater Holzig</a> on the banks of the River Spree with its restaurant, bar and cinema and check out the glamorous and sensual dance show <a href="http://www.show-palace.eu/en/shows/show-me/ " target="_blank">SHOW:ME</a> at Friedrichstadtpalast. There's a huge <a href="http://www.visitberlin.de/en/article/tango-metropolis-berlin" target="_blank">tango scene</a> in Berlin too, where you can practice your sexy skills outside in the evenings.
Seville, Spain
 The Spanish city of Seville oozes passion and one of the main draws is it's devotion to the expressive dance of flamenco. If you love the outfits, you must check out the Seville Fair in April when you can see the men and women dressed in their finery. The <a href="http://www.flamencomuseum.com/" target="_blank">Flamenco Dance Museum</a> is where you can find out the history and culture of the sultry dance. Get lost in the Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood where there are lots of dark corners and narrow alleys. Even the ancient houses lean in towards each other and seem to touch!
St Tropez, France
 As well as attracting some of the most glamorous people around, St Tropez is known for its carefree attitude to optional clothing on the beaches and nudists after the sexual liberation of the '50s. Tahiti beach is famed for its hedonism and nudity, and topless sunbathing is the norm for men and women on favourite beaches, such as Pampelonne and on yachts at the port. If you want to visit a more private nudist beach, head to Cap d'Agde.
Las Vegas, USA
 There's a reason they call it Sin City and Las Vegas is as sexy as a destination gets, with male and female strip shows, casinos, some of the world's greatest nightclubs and beach clubs where there's partying in the day! <a href="http://www.marqueelasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Marquee Nightclub</a> is where you should go for THE Vegas nightlife experience and the world-famous DJs, including Erick Morillo and Benny Benassi. <a href="http://www.encorebeachclub.com/flash/" target="_blank">Encore Beach Club</a> is the place to be seen in the day, with three tiered pools, world-famous DJs and luxury daybeds.
Prague, Czech Republic
 We don't know if it's the Gothic buildings and dark corners that are perfect for a romantic tryst or the low-lit restaurants and bars, like <a href="http://www.buddha-bar.cz/en/home" target="_blank">Buddha-Bar</a> and <a href="http://www.celesterestaurant.cz/en/bar/" target="_blank">Celeste Bar</a>, but there’s something extremely sexy about Prague. The top floors of downtown cafes, like <a href="http://www.grandcafeorient.cz/" target="_blank">Grand Cafe Orient</a>, are often ignored by tourists making them ideal for a secret rendezvous and there are provocative exhibitions at the <a href="http://www.amoya.cz/en/" target="_blank">Artbanka Museum of Young Art</a> and the <a href="http://dox.cz/en/" target="_blank">DOX</a> art gallery. For something a little more erotic, visit the <a href="http://www.sexmachinesmuseum.com/" target="_blank">Sex Machines Museum</a> to check out some of the vintage sex instruments.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 The beaches, bronzed bodies and parties make Rio one of the world's sexiest places. Home to the hedonistic festival Rio Carnival with provocative dancers wearing skimpy clothing, the Brazilian city is known for the beautiful people at its sexy beaches, like Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon and the nudist Abrico. For a sexy night out, head to <a href="http://www.00site.com.br/" target="_blank">00</a> bar where the trendy people go to show off their suntanned skin after dark!