Just when you thought hotels couldn’t get any more niche, Hyundai has opened one powered by an electric car.
But it’s far from the only car-themed hotel to park up for the night.
From spa stays mixed with off-road races to adult-sized car beds, check out the best places for petrolheads to sleep over.
Hotel Hyundai, Epping Forest, Essex
While most drivers probably think no further than using the cigarette lighter or USB socket to charge their phone, Hyundai is thinking much bigger than that. It has opened the first hotel with all the power supplied from an e-car.
The luxury cabin has room for two guests and comes with an outdoor cinema, barbecue (meals are cooked by a private chef), outdoor bar and lounge views of the forest.
The experience is powered through Hyundai’s IONIQ 5’s Vehicle-to-Load technology.
Launched by food broadcaster Grace Dent, the hotel comes as research revealed 44% of holidaymakers would like to go on more staycations in 2023 compared to 2022. They cited sustainability (25%), supporting local businesses (27%) and stress-free travel (27% as among the reasons.
As far as one-of-a-kind hotel experiences go, this sounds pretty special. To be in with a chance of winning a stay, visit kiphideaways.com/hideaways/hotel-hyundai. Guests will be able to stay until November 5.
The V8 Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany
You might have had to sleep in your car but have you ever paid to sleep in one that has been cut in half?
If you haven’t outgrown the idea of climbing into a car bed, you’ll love the aptly named V8 Hotel in Stuttgart, which has themed rooms decorated with automotive memorabilia, murals from racing history, classic cars on display and beds made from hunks of metal. Sleeping options include a Cadillac Coupe de Ville bed and Citroën DS bed.
Book from £128 per night via V8 Hotel.
Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, Colorado, United States
Fusing luxury accommodation with a bit of off-road action, this five-star hotel offers would-be racers the option to get behind the wheel of a monster Pro Baja Truck and learn off-road racing. You can also ride with an experienced former Nascar race driver.
When you’ve satisfied your inner adrenaline junkie, you’ll find the Gateway Auto Museum on site. It’s home to the Hendricks Collection, which captures 100 years of car history.
Book from £275 per night via Gateway Canyons.
Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey
Fancy doing your best Lewis Hamilton impression while hooning it around the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in a V8-powered Mercedes-Benz AMG? How about an off-road experience? You’re in luck.
Experiences can include a night’s stay in a track-facing room, a ‘three-circuit’ meal in the 1907 Restaurant, Bar & Grill, and a driving experience you won’t forget.
Book from £184 per night via Mercedes-Benz World.
The Daytona, Autograph Collection, Daytona Beach, United States
This one has ‘racing car enthusiasts’ written all over it. Expect vintage race cars on display in the lobby and a historic Harley-Davidson on show in the restaurant.
Luxury rooms have balconies with views of the iconic Daytona International Speedway circuit.
If you’ve dreamed of riding shotgun in a Nascar racing car or driving one yourself, you’ll definitely want to give this a spin.
Book from £231 per night via Marriott Hotels.
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