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Mobile Transformer Hotels
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Festivals, fairs and other events often require lots of free space to serve as a venue. As a result, they are often held on the outskirts of town where, unfortunately, there aren't too many hotels to house the masses who attend.
Hotelmóvil, a new Spanish company, has come up with a simple solution to this problem; bring a hotel to the masses.
Hotelmóvil is an ingeniously designed 18-wheeler which can motor up to an outdoor event, find a parking spot, and then transform into an 11 room hotel with the push of a button and a few hydraulic lifts.
Eight bedrooms reside on the bottom floor while three luxury suites, which can sleep five people each, are located on a second floor. Each room has its own bathroom, air conditioning, TV, DVD player and internet access.
Very cool! Imagine attending the Roskilde Festival in Denmark and actually having a nice place to stay instead of camping in the mud.
But, you'll have to wait. Hotelmóvil won't roll off the assembly lines until 2008.
(via Business 2.0, but not yet online)
Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, Camping
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
hotelsworldwide Aug 9th 2007 11:08AM
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kim Aug 13th 2007 7:47AM
great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Aug 13th 2007 8:47AM
WOW!!! A traveling "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas".. Truck Stop heaven...
Edward G Hoffmann Aug 13th 2007 8:50AM
It will never work here. It's not ADA (American's w/ Disablities Act) accessible and would be sued out of existance by somebody in a wheel chair.
LARRY GODDEN Aug 13th 2007 9:25AM
SO DO4ES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO STAY AT SUCH A "MOTERIZEDMOTEL??
IT IS INTERESTING BUT PRACTICAL? NOT SO MUCH IN AMERICA BUT OTHER REMOTE COUNTRIES
Mallie Aug 13th 2007 9:36AM
Edward G Hoffman says: It will never work here. It's not ADA (American's w/ Disablities Act) accessible and would be sued out of existance by somebody in a wheel chair.
Actually, they would not win on this one. There are instances where ADA does not apply.
Mstohler Aug 13th 2007 9:49AM
Am I the only one here who recognizes a really *cr@ppy* travel trailer when I see one? I mean if it was towed in by one semi-tractor then the entire structure would be comparable to a single motor coach with a pop-up, divided into 5 seperate rooms, each with it's own entrance. You can rent an entire RV for about $25/day for the week. This thing doesn't look up to the standards of a Grateful Deadhead after the concert medications have taken effect.
And why would any American choose to spend a dime staying in one of these instead of going up the road a bit to a BIG 6 Motel, with better ammenities, security and a continental breakfast for less than $40????
Victoria Aug 13th 2007 10:20AM
Might work a lot better for victims of hurricanes like Katrina. Sounds better than the formaldahyde trailers FEMA delivered. Republican or Democrat or Independent can see that we would recoup our tax dollars because this type of vehicle would be re-usable for the "next" catastrophe and, presumably would be of limted duration useage, because it is a "hotel" room and not a home, thereby forcing the govt. to resettle folks faster.
Carmy Aug 13th 2007 10:31AM
Comment to Mr. Hoffmann: How do you know they don't have a wheelchair ramp? They are not even available here yet, and I am sure they will take the ADA into consideration when they are manufacturing the mobile hotel for the U.S.
Bridget Gaddis Aug 13th 2007 10:32AM
I totally agree with Edward (comment #3). My dad is disabled (he walks with 2 canes), and for him to walk up and down those steps, would kill him. It's a great idea, but I don't think it'll fly too well. Maybe the people that designed them, aren't disabled in any way.
LuftKopf Aug 13th 2007 10:35AM
pretty cool!! Great idea for those who drank a little to much or just can't make the trip back. Either way it is a cool idea. That is what this country was founded on.... A Dream!
rawkstar4179 Aug 13th 2007 10:38AM
No, it doesn't appear that these are ADA compliant, but with a few small tweaks they could be. And not every single one that is at an event needs to be ADA compliant. Not every parking space in a lot is sized to hold a wheelchair van, only a certain percentage.
I can see this working well at NASCAR races, too. Sure, there are tons of hotels near the track, but they usually fill up months if not a year in advance. More space to stay would be wonderful.
BARBARA Aug 13th 2007 10:51AM
would like to keep up with this could be a good investment. I know lots of people myself included who have gone to festivals and concerts who have to leave and drive a good distance just to get to the nearest hotel.As long as they keep it reasonably priced I think you have a winner
BKJ Aug 13th 2007 10:52AM
friggin americans....complain complain complain. Believe me, I feel sorry for those that are disabled and am thankful that I am not. However give me a break !! These damn things are not even being produced yet and you are crying about it. How do you know it will not be accessible? How do you know that options wont be made available? here is an idea is meant to be an alternative to a shortage of hotels and yet you damn americans cry. They are being produced in Spain. Make up a story that they are terrorist portable chemical factories and invade Spain.
creeky Aug 13th 2007 10:54AM
We already have a stainless steel unit on a truck frame in the USA (NY) that looks almost like this, but it's bathrooms on wheels. It was immaculate, lighted, a/c and ramps. Neatest idea I've seen in a long time.....just hook hitch to truck and take it wherever needed!
Jack Aug 13th 2007 11:04AM
I want one!!!!
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Edward G Hoffmann Aug 13th 2007 11:16AM
Comment 3: Concerning ADA, I didn't write the law, I didn't pass the law. I only brought up the fact of the law.
Ask Clint Eastwood what it cost him because a bathroom at his restaurant was'nt in compliance.
Also from the photo, there are 5 steps up which translates into a 35" rise which at 12 to 1 would take a ramp 35 feet long just to reach the lower rooms.
ed Aug 13th 2007 11:20AM
If these are owned for private use no need to comply with ADA regulations a circus or band on tour can use this.
John Aug 13th 2007 11:33AM
Okay, first... When I read the article, I thought. "Wow. something that can be used at many large annual events or certain entertainment events. I like the idea, it's a unique and (outside of possible parking problems) the perfect solution to a growing problem. Which is affordable, clean temporary housing for victims of natural disasters, or as I'd earlier stated, large annual entertainment venues. I personally, don't see a problem with the concept. Yes, certain access problems would have to be addressed but... The concept is sound and shows merit. I like it and, chances are, will probably see it tested in locations like Bike Week in Sturgis, or Daytona. Maybe a country venue like Country Thunder. NASCAR events. Yeah... I see it becomein a reality. Good job... Novel concept...
Papa John
Sam Aug 13th 2007 11:43AM
I agree with everyone that is saying "How do you know it isn't/won't be ADA compliant?" Besides, not all rental homes for vacations are ADA compliant. I work for a realty dealing with rental units for people on vacation, and not all our houses have elevators, not all our condo's have elevators, and not all the hotels here on this island have elevators. They are not required to have them, they have units on the bottom floor, and if they are filled then the handicapped would have to find lodging elsewhere or try and make it up the stairs.
And before you say that I am a heartless B****...
My father is disabled...he has one leg.
My grandmother has been in a wheel chair most of her life due to polio.
My sister in law has cerbral palsy, was born with it and can't do stairs very well at all.
I could go on, but I think you get the point.
IF you don't, here it is...I have great respect and consideration for those with a disablity, however not everything in this world needs to be accesable to them. There are some things that are not catered to for them and are accesable to those without a disablity. If the one in front of you has no ramp or elevator, then go down the block and find one that does.
Stop your griping and complaining...they are not even built yet for distribution. They are not even in this country. If you don't like it, then don't stay in one when they are.