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# Recycled Airplane Hotel Suites
Cold War Aircraft Suite is a Modern Hotel Room With a Cockpit

By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-24 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-aircraft-suite
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5455465/cold-war-aircraft-used-to-seat-120-now-sleeps-two) & [weheart](http://www.weheart.co.uk/2010/01/21/vliegtuigsuite-teuge-airport-netherlands/)

A cold war aircraft in the Netherlands has been transformed into a [hotel suite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport) full of modern luxury. The airplane, which sits at the Teuge airport. The one-room suite includes three flat-screen televisions, a sauna, jacuzzi and a Blu-ray player.

Guests even have access to the [fully-equipped cockpit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior) at the front of the plane. The nightly fee of €350 even includes a 24-hour hostess. Check out the [Cold War aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest) suite in the gallery above!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Upcycling Hotel Rooms:** Transforming retired objects into luxury hotel suites presents opportunities for creative upcycling businesses.
- **Aviation-themed Accommodations:** Creating unique hotel experiences by incorporating aircraft and aviation accommodations into hotel designs can attract adventure-seeking travelers.
- **Luxury Amenities in Unconventional Spaces:** Innovative hotels can attract travelers by providing luxury amenities and features in unexpected spaces, like a retired aircraft.

### Where This Applies

- **Hospitality:** Hotels that create unique upcycled and aviation experiences can differentiate themselves from competitors and attract a new niche of travelers.
- **Sustainable Design:** Upcycling projects like converting retired aircraft into hotel rooms promotes sustainable design and keeps these objects out of landfills.
- **Entertainment Technology:** Hotels that offer the latest entertainment technology features in unconventional spaces like a retired aircraft can create memorable experiences for guests.

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