New life for a Boeing 727, now a luxury hotel in South Africa
In the northern part of South Africa, a Boeing 727 found itself engaged in a long overland journey. A [...]
In the northern part of South Africa a Boeing 727 found itself engaged in a long overland journey. An aircraft with a long history, considering its no less than 54 years. It covered a total of about 515 km, between Johannesburg and Hoedspruit. A process that took a full five days to give it a new life. The aircraft will, in fact, be turned into a VIP hotel under the Aerotel brand, with a total of 18 beds.
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Aerotel Hoedspruit - Boeing 727 - Source.
Boeing 727 Hotel
The project plans to be able to accommodate clients starting in October 2021. An intriguing experience to add to one's personal bucket list. The aircraft will join a Boeing 737-200 ready-made. A six-room boutique hotel (Aerotel Hoedspruit). You will be able to book a single room or try the experience i' having an entire plane at your disposal. If this is your intention, please be advised that the cost will be between. 700 and $850 per night.
It is good to know how being in a hotel carved out of an airplane does not involve any compromise in terms of comfort. In fact, inside the individual rooms you can find a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a refrigerator, coffee and tea supplies, and a Wi-Fi connection.
A price list for individual rooms has not yet been revealed for the time being. It must be said, however, that the 737 anticipates an average cost of just over $100 per person per night. Having room for as many as 18 rooms makes this aircraft-hotel an intriguing opportunity for large families or groups of friends.
Aerotel Hoedspruit - Boeing 737 - Source.
Flying to Africa
Anyone who would like to experience the thrill of visiting South Africa while being based on a Boeing 737 or 727, here is some useful information. To reach theAerotel Hoedspruit it is necessary to embark on a journey of about 5 hours from Johannesburg. This is a relatively remote area but, at the same time, quite close to attractive places such as the Kruger National Park, as well as a variety of animal rehabilitation centers. With a little organization one could easily arrange to participate in a safari during the stay.
Aerotel Hoedspruit - Boeing 737 - Source.
Boeing 727 hotels in Costa Rica
The idea of transforming an aircraft, and specifically a Boeing, is not something absolutely original. Moving to quite another place, in Costa Rica To be precise, it is possible to stay in a 1965 Boeing 727.
This is an exclusive solution, to say the least, that has quickly become world famous. To look at it from the outside, it looks like a Hollywood movie set. An abandoned wreck in the heart of the jungle. A dreamy aesthetic impact, and that was precisely the idea of the owners of theCosta Verde hotels.
A vintage, luxurious suite obtained by refurbishing the inside of the fuselage of a rusting plane destined to rot in a graveyard full of similar aircraft. Cut to pieces, it was hoisted up and placed 50 feet high. A choice, this one, that guarantees guests a spectacular panoramic view, both toward the sea and the jungle. A 2-bedroom suite, all in the name of unbridled luxury and contact with nature.
Boeing 727 - Hotel Costa Verde - Source.
