Is it a good idea to convert old airplanes into hostels or hotels?

@Shavkat (136496)
Philippines
June 18, 2016 8:36am CST
In this modern world that we live in, things change too fast. Coping up is the way to fit in. There is also a comfortable place to stay while traveling. I wanted to experience to stay in an aircraft that is being turned into suites. I had read that in 2008, a Jumbo Hostel is opened and it is considered the world’s first hostel inside an airplane. It’s an ideal place for travelers who want a unusual experience on a trip. What’s the most unusual place you have ever stayed at while on a trip?
Doug Lanksy of the Guardian tours the Jumbo Hostel, a conversion of a 747 into a hostel. After all, if you can't afford the five thousand bucks to sleep on a...
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@JudyEv (323018)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jun 16
This would be interesting. I always thought it would be nice to visit the hotel that is made of ice.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
29 Jun 16
That just sounds way too cold for me. I've spent time in an underground home, including sleeping. It was extremely comfortable even though I am claustrophobic.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@JudyEv I like that too. I heard there is a Cotton Castle but I am not sure if they have places for accommodation.
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@JudyEv (323018)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jun 16
@MsTickle Was that in Coober Pedy? I so want to go there one day. I want to know where the toilet flushes to and what do they do with their rubbish.
• United States
18 Jun 16
That would be interesting maybe an airplane hotel for the airport?
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• United States
19 Jun 16
@Shavkat Yeah it would make sense to have some hotels at the airport!
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
19 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby I do think it is also fine the airplane hotel at the airport.
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• United States
21 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby Many international airports have small hotels inside the transit area in the airport. They are so convenient. You pay for the number of hours you want to sleep or just relax. Usually 6 or 8 hours. ‹(°¿°)›
@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
20 Jun 16
I think it would look cool. But an airplane is so huge, where can they possibly put it? And even if they find a large space for it, don't you think building a hotel in a conventional manner would make most use of the space? They could build more rooms which in turn would make them more money.
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
20 Jun 16
I think people who likes strange stuff or not so conventional stuff will like it!
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@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@Shavkat @jazel_juan I'm not saying that it's not interesting, I'm saying that the project would be too expensive for us to be able to afford to try it. And with the population density problem we have now (which high rises are suppose to solve), wasting a large lot of land to house a hundred of rich people for a night is not exactly ideal. Okay, I'll try explaining in another way. Let's say that plane could be remodeled to have 100 rooms. If you take that 100 rooms and build it in a 3 story building, that building would probably take up 1/4 of the lot that the plane took up. So essentially, the investor would have to pay more for a lot to have the project developed, only to have 100 rooms to earn from. So, to make sure he won't lose money, the price of the rooms would have to be 4 times more than your average hotel room. And I don't know how plane re-modelling works. Probably more complicated and more expensive than just building a concrete 3-storey hotel. It's a cool idea, that plane hotel. But doesn't mean we should build it.
@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@swirlz I am sure the owner or the investor would find its way to where should be situated. If they like the way it is, then things will follow after. @jazel_juan I do agree on that. It is in the person how passionate to try new things in life.
@mom210 (9021)
• United States
20 Jun 16
I think that is a great idea, I love the idea of turning old things into new things.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@mom210 I think we can be practical in this sense.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
@mom210 I agree. We can recycle things up than throwing them in a trash. It is a good thing in saving our mother earth.
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@mom210 (9021)
• United States
21 Jun 16
@Shavkat I hate to see things just sit unused when there is a possible use for them.
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@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
oh, i thought the hostel is built like an airplane.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
It wasn't my dear friend.
@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
@Shavkat so, it was really an airplane with the looks of a hostel.
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
18 Jun 16
I think it`s a brilliant idea,the jumbos should not go to a waste.Saw a program once where someone bought one and turned it into a home.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
18 Jun 16
@miniam I do think so my friend. Instead of wasting the raw materials, it would be nice to have the better creation of the aircraft.
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@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
18 Jun 16
@Shavkat They still dont come cheap im sure.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@miniam I do think it is a bit pricey.
• United States
21 Jun 16
I agree. I think retrofitting older (retired airplanes) into a hostel/hotel is an excellent idea. I've read about a few around the world but have not had the chance to stay in one yet. Would love to try one someday. People would be surprised at how many airplanes are just sitting around rusting and rotting in airplane graveyards around the world. For these airplanes to be converted, it would take an individual or company with plenty of money and imagination. I think more "Airtels" would be a popular place for travelers to stay who are on a budget. Until I moved to the Philippines, I always stayed in hotels because my trips have almost always been for business. However, now my trips are for pleasure and my wife and I try to find interesting places to stay. One such place was a cute and rustic bungalow set in the middle of a lush property. Another was a private family house on a beach which was converted into a 5 room hotel. The family runs this little resort with such love for us guests. Another was set on a small natural park with bungalows and the main structure which is a 3-4 story hotel. The place was so beautiful and relaxing with nature all around us. A true resort without paying resort prices. They grow all their own produce and herbs for their fantastic restaurant. A slice of Heaven. ‹(°¿°)›
@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@jumpinjac00 Wow! You have different places and experienced different place to stay. I do think it would be nice to remodel aircraft instead of put them in the junk.
@youless (112046)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Jun 16
I think it is a good idea so that the old plane will not turn apart into pieces. And it is a new experience to live in a Jumbo Hostel. I wonder whether it is expensive
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@youless I do think it is still expensive to have the experience in this kind of Jumbo Hostel. In time, it will be affordable for the people.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
22 Jun 16
That is super interesting. As long as they took out those uncomfortable airplane seats. Lol!
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
I guess they do. I prefer a comfortable bed to be installed.
• Philippines
20 Jun 16
well, that is innovating. this would have been cool if this was somewhere in space. I've watch it and too freakingly expensive.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@Letranknight2015 It was really expensive to try. I hope in the years passed by, it would be affordable.
@gudheart (12659)
20 Jun 16
I think it could be a good idea. As long as it is done well.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@gudheart I think it is. It is a unique way for the travelers to experience living in a converted aircraft to hostels or hotels.
@josie_ (9764)
• Philippines
18 Jun 16
After jet lag, the last thing a traveler wants to be reminded of is an airplane. No thank you. I'll take the regular hotel suite.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
18 Jun 16
@josie_(1475) I guess it is not convenient to relax if the clouds bump in an aircraft. It is kinda like a rough road.
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@tzwrites (4836)
• Romania
18 Jun 16
I would like to try it and stay in an airplane for the night. It's something different.
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
19 Jun 16
@tzwrites I do like to have an adventure in our life and this is the best thing to experience.
@zzbnw123 (53)
21 Jun 16
hotel planes are wonderful idea but it cost a lot
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@Shavkat (136496)
• Philippines
22 Jun 16
I agree. At least, we are aware that it does exist.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
22 Jun 16
that would be very cool indeed to stay in converted airplane hostels .. Have the entire plane to myself would just fantastic! ;)
• Midland, Michigan
22 Jun 16
I've not heard of this before, but then again I've not had the pleasure of traveling in Europe or other places other than the states and Canada. Sounds like it could be a fun idea, and I'd be willing to give it a try if it's not too expensive.
@Umesh_K (676)
21 Jun 16
I havent tried anything like this yet, but truly it must be an awesome experience.
• Philippines
24 Jun 16
I think it would be a great idea...