# Floating Automotive Hotels The Truck-A-Float is Like Going Camping on the Water By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-a-float References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/truck-a-float-hotel-rockaway.php) & [truckafloat](http://www.truckafloat.com/h4a5zr89gdxwfng4qlu4c1i078g08f) The Truck-A-Float is a fun way to find solace from the hustle and bustle of city life. Couples who enjoy [camping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-cabin) will love the no-frills experience of this [floating accommodation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-tent), located in Rockaway, Queens. The Truck-A-Float was designed by Venezuelan architects Carolina Cisneros and Matteo Pinto, who consider it an art installation as well as a lodging. Those who are looking for an intimate, small-scale vacation will love the simplicity and quiet of this inventive hotel. The hotel is comprised of four pods which connect to a shared platform. Each pod is covered by a [truck cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-campers-the-cap); inside is two-person cot, mosquito netting and fan. A table flips down for some intimate dining between sleeping-mates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Floating Accommodations:** Opportunity for innovators to create unique and immersive experiences by designing and offering floating accommodations. - **No-frills Tourism:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the tourism industry by catering to travelers seeking simple and pared-down experiences. - **Intimate Lodging:** Opportunity to develop intimate and cozy lodging options for couples and individuals looking for a quiet and private vacation experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Potential for hotels and resorts to incorporate floating accommodations to attract adventure-seeking tourists. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for travel companies to create travel packages and experiences that focus on no-frills and intimate vacation options. - **Architecture:** Potential for architects and designers to explore innovative designs for floating accommodations and create unique and sustainable lodging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Truck Camping Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flated-air-topper.md) - [Cross-Country Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-truck.md) - [Pop-Up Camping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogzilla4x4.md) - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Lightweight Pickup Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-cabin.md) - [Low-Profile Pickup Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailster-camper.md) - [Off-Grid Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer.md)