This abandoned Boeing 737 is being transformed into a luxurious private villa in Bali.
Is it a bird or a plane? Is it a bird? No, apparently, it’s the world’s first luxury hotel inside a commercial jet.
An abandoned Boeing 737 that was once part of the now-defunct Mandala Airlines is being converted into a private vacation villa in Indonesia—and you don’t even need a boarding pass to enter. Retired aircraftThe current construction site is located at the edge of a cliff approximately 500 feet above sea level. Bali’s Nyang Nyang beach. When it’s finished, hopefully within the next few months, the refit jet will be available to rent You can get a room for as little as $7,300 per night.
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Alexander Lebedev, an investor and entrepreneur, is helping to spearhead the project. Demin is familiar with the market as he has previously founded three other hotels in Bali. He shared his story. Business Insider After getting permits from the government, it took about a week for the plane to reach its destination. It also required that the craft be disassembled and rebuilt at the site. “Externally and structurally, this is a jet aircraft that we have turned into a luxury hotel,” Demin told Insider.
The airliner was forced to remove all of its seats and flight equipment to make way for accommodations. Essentially, everything except for the shell (and the portholes) will make you forget that you’re in a plane. It also helps to keep things simple. A rendering of the converted cockpit shows that it has been transformed into an elegant bathroom with a round stone bathtub. Elsewhere you’ll find a kitchen, a dining nook, another bathroom and two bedrooms.
The wings have been turned into a terrace outside, where you and your friends could enjoy the stunning views. The adjacent infinity pool has loungers and allows you to look out onto the ocean. The resort also offers complimentary self-parking, Wi-Fi access, and 24-hour customer service. There’s even a helipad, so you can bring your chopper on holiday.
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