Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Costa Rican Airplane Hotel


5325382268123043762Hotel Costa Verde, Costa Rica used to be just a lodge until they added a fully outfitted, two bedroom suite made from a refurbished 1965 Boeing 727 airframe.

5325382268865756834Before becoming a two bedroom hotel room, the Boeing 727 flew for South African Air and Avianca Airlines.

The airframe was salvaged piece by piece from the San Jose, Costa Rica airport. Each piece was individually transported through the jungle and reassembled on a 50-foot pedestal. While it's not thoroughly green, with teak furnishings shipped over from Costa Rica, it'd sure make for a memorable trip.

5325382115096092370It’s definitely not your average vacation hotel, but if you’re into trying new things, the Costa Rica plane-hotel is worth $300-$350 per night.

5325386489905888194TV Area

5325386391778301906Dinning Room

5325386394157166466Master Bath

5325386388614853410Second Bedroom

5325382110213909890Wing Balcony

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5325386388094252530Ocean View From 727 Balcony

5325382105171098146Amplified Balcony View

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5325382110894722354Source: costaverde