# Subterranean Spas The Reardonsmith Underground Hotel Has More than Surface Appeal By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reardonsmith-underground-hotel References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/12/24/the-underground-hotel/#more-12688) & [reardonsmith](http://www.reardonsmith.com/projects.html) Nowadays people will spend obscene amounts of many to get a little piece of nature and wilderness, whether it’s renting a cottage on a secluded lake or staying at a posh resort in the mountains. Now however there’s the option to stay *in* nature thanks to the ReardonSmith underground hotel. Still in the concept phase, the ReardonSmith underground hotel will be the ultimate [green getaway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delek-tulum) when completed. The [rooftop will feature orchards and gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quisimangia) and all parking will be underground to ensure as small a footprint as possible. The ReardonSmith underground hotel will bring a whole new meaning to the term “taking a dirt nap,” a much better one, I assure you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underground Hospitality:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for hotels to utilize underground spaces and provide guests with a unique and eco-friendly experience. - **Green Roofing:** An opportunity exists for hotels to add green roofs or gardens to their establishments, which can not only provide a unique experience for guests but can also contribute to environmental sustainability. - **Sustainable Tourism:** A trend towards sustainable tourism is emerging, creating opportunities for hotels and resorts to adopt eco-friendly practices to attract environmentally conscious travelers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels can adopt underground spaces to expand accommodations, save energy and provide guests with a unique and eco-friendly experience. - **Green Roofing:** The construction and landscaping industries can capitalize on the trend towards green roofing and garden design for hotels and commercial buildings of all kinds. - **Sustainable Tourism:** The tourism industry as a whole can benefit from promoting sustainable tourism practices and attracting environmentally conscious travelers who prefer eco-friendly hotels and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground.md) - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Whimsical Tranquil Holiday Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-bunch-palms.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-dome.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md)