Destination Design: Tubohotel
Tubohotel is exactly what it sounds like – a hotel made of tubes.
At Tubohotel, you book your own private giant concrete drainage tube, which includes a queen-sized bed, bedding, storage, curtains, and lighting.
Some are stacked in a pyramid shape. The tubes keep a pretty consistent temperature and even come with electrical outlets and WiFi. Surrounding the tubes is a more communal area with picnic tables, a pool, and barbecue areas where you can hang with the other guests. Located about 45 minutes south of Mexico City in the scenic area of Tepoztlan, Tubohotel takes full advantage of the beautiful surrounding mountain views. This one is a must-stay.
Are you packed yet?
What: Tubohotel
Where: Tlacaltipac, Glorieta km 17 s/n, Col. San Sebastian, Tepozltan, Morelos, Mexico 62520
How much: $50 USD per night for two people.
Highlights: Very affordable, WiFi in a concrete tube, social interaction with other guests, beautiful views, and the opportunity to tell people you slept in a drain pipe.
Design draw: Um, sleeping in giant concrete tubes?
Book it: tubohotel.com
Photos by Luis Gordoa.
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This is an insane idea. Whether it’s insanely good or simply insanely insane is yet to be determined. Gotta love the built in noise absorbers though…
are they re-used drainage tubes? If so, I hope they were thoroughly cleaned, EH?
Simple and stylish!
Where’s the bathroom…it’s Mexico after all
Dear Alexandra, let me explain you some important items about my country: the most important architecs and famous artist in all the world are from my country. The art and culture is part of the daily life here: in Mexico. Designers, scientists, artists, architects and many important people around the world came from this magic land. I don’t know where do you live but I doubt you have the half of this rich treausures in you community. Before YOU speak wide and sure, THINK.
Roberto, I think you misunderstood Alexandra’s comment.
I don’t use to be hostil with my comments, but…
“There is no bathroom… Well you know is Mexico after all…” Dear Jaime, what do you see positive in that comment?
I’m a little bit tired about this wrong ideas of my country, and I use to be very critic with it…
Good afternoon
Roberto, she asked where the bathroom was, she did not say that there is no bathroom. It’s kind of a little joke in America that we have a hard time handling Mexican cuisine, so it’s vital that we can get to a bathroom quickly
There was no negativity in her comment. She was just asking where the bathroom was located. I, too, am interested to know what kind of bathroom facilities the Tubohotel has available.
Do you think? Maybe. She hasn’t say anything. I think it’s pretty cool about the designers of the Tubohotel that they thought in recycling of this elements, and the bathroom it’s probably another tube. Don’t you think? Sorry but it’s inevitable misunderstand that kind of comments, Don’t you think? I’m full of examples and references at movies and popular culture from the USA. In Mexico we use to say: La mula no era arisca la hicieron / The mule wasn’t wild they did it. (You can’t blame me)
Cheers
Roberto… If you are that sensitive then you should stay off opinion boards. If you can’t take the heat, get out if the kitchen. My first thought was where are the darn bathrooms? After eating Mexican food I for sure need a bathroom handy, no offense man! But some foods, including Indian, Mexican, Moroccan, and others… Give me a sense of running towards the bathroom after consumption.
moving away from the racial stereotyping… this is a beautiful example of upcycling and this kind of resolve is much appreciated by me.
moving back to the racial stereotyping we all have the right to view and comment, that’s part of the internet’s freedom and openness. Its a pity that such a minor slur can offend.