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Tubohotel Takes Exotic Camping To The Next Level
Just when you thought you'd seen it all - tree hotels, salt palaces, undersea lodges and enormous boot-shaped bed and breakfasts -- something new comes along that tests the limits of accommodation possibilities. Located in Tepoztlán, Mexico, is the Tubohotel (shown right), a unique experiential property that allows guests to sleep in massive tube pipes stacked like pyramids.In line with ecotourism, the tubes are made of recycled tube pipe materials. While this may sound like you'll be sleeping in a sewer, the company claims the experience is actually very comfortable. The rooms each come with a queen bed, fan, desk light, storage compartments under the bed, a towel rack with towels, a plush comforter and soft sheets. Furthermore, the tubes are apparently quite warm. Or, as Tubohotel says, the rooms maintain a "comfortable, almost tubo-licious temperature during the day and night."
While you won't be able to bathe in the room, the property boasts two clean, spacious bathrooms with hot water, private showers and toilets, although you will have to bring your own robes and slippers.
No matter how nice the rooms at Tubohotel are you're not going to want to spend all day sitting in a pipe. Luckily, the hotel also has an onsite Infinity pool and can arrange for cultural cooking classes with celebrity chef Ana Garcia. Nature activities like mountain climbing, hiking and biking are also abound. Not to mention, a bar and restaurant are coming soon to the property.
Prices start at 300 pesos (about $24) per night, based on double occupancy. Click here to learn more or make a reservation.
Filed under: Mexico, Hotels and Accommodations, Camping, Ecotourism, Budget Travel, Central America












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jennifer Choban Apr 2nd 2012 3:24PM
If you're into camping in Mexico and don't mind just sleeping out under the stars, I've found that some of the balinarios (hot springs) will let you do it for free. You have access to bathrooms as well as hot pools waiting to be jumped into. This is one of my favorites http://www.elgeiser.com.mx/
Jenny
http://www.gearupandplay.com/
Charles Apr 3rd 2012 12:09AM
Reminds me of the 70's in the Oil Fields of East Texas and West Louisiana. In the town of Coushatta, Louisiana, there was a shortage of rooms for roughnecks and assorted other Oil Workers. An enterprising young man brought in a series of Metal Culverts that were pipes twelve feet in diameter. He placed bunkbeds in each and closed off the ends to make rooms. Charged $8/night per person. Those who were tired of sleeping in tents or in their cars gladly welcomed the beds.