After a long wait, consumers can now get a glimpse of the world’s first car-powered hotel as Hotel Hyundai opens its doors and opens the The most exclusive off-grid experience of 2022. The new experience, one of a kind, curated by the broadcaster and critic Grace Dent, was launched after a survey commissioned by Hyundai found that nearly half (46%) say sustainability and the environment are more important to them now than they were five years ago when choosing a holiday home. Another quarter (25%) choose to stay instead of traveling abroad to reduce their carbon footprint by flying less. Two-fifths (40%) say they will also be looking for cheaper travel options this year and more than half (55%) admit that this is due to the current crisis and rising cost of living. As a result, more than half (53%) say they would rather invest their holiday spending in local UK economies than abroad. Other reasons for choosing host families over traveling abroad include relieving stress from travel interruptions (51%), the fact that summers are getting warmer in the UK (26%) and saving money (25%).
“Now more than ever, we are looking for unique and memorable stays, and this is a delightful blend of innovation, luxury and comfort that will make you think. Where could the next Hyundai Hotel appear with the energy coming from the car? ?” Dent, curator of the Hyundai Hotel. “I’m excited for those who stay with us to sample the locally sourced and sustainable menu, as well as the equally fantastic cocktails, and of course get a good night’s sleep. Looking forward to this three week pop-up hotel” This is just the beginning of this concept of a car that connects and nurtures a luxury experience like this. I expect guests to look forward to their great hotel and the full experience it offers to be here again in 2023,” he continues.
Located in Essex, just an hour from central London, the Hyundai Hotel focuses on luxury cabins and is spread over three main areas: guest suite, bar and restaurant and cinema.
A high-end luxury cabin from Colemans Farm, the room offers everything guests can expect from a luxury boutique hotel. From the lighting to all amenities, everything is powered by IONIQ 5 and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology.
No hotel is complete without a bar and restaurant, and the Hyundai Hotel is no different. Created by Grace Dent, the menu and cocktails offer a food and drink offering that is as innovative and sustainable as the cars that drive them, using ingredients sourced locally in Essex.
In addition to indoor and outdoor dining and cooking over the fire, the bar and restaurant area will feature an Ioniq 5 coffee lounge, featuring expertly prepared espresso fueled by the car.
To round out the evening, guests can enjoy a movie with a projector and car powered speakers, with a V2L powered popcorn machine for a true cinematic experience.
“Our award-winning Ioniq 5 can power the Hyundai Hotel using the V2L feature, where a car adapter provides a power outlet to which home appliances can be plugged in,” he said. Ashley Andrew, general manager of Hyundai Motor UK. “The whole experience demonstrates the usefulness of this groundbreaking technology and we hope the concept will inspire more people to go off-grid,” he added.
The Ioniq 5 can power the hotel and its experiences through its V2L function, which provides alternating current (110/200 V) for up to 3.6 kW of consumption. A car adapter provides a power outlet to which standard household appliances can be connected.
The public can win a stay at this unique hotel and enjoy the full experience, including welcome cocktails, a three-course dinner, a movie night and a breakfast basket. Visit the official competition website for a chance to win a stay. The competition will run from October 6 to 19, 2022 and the winners will be able to stay when the hotel is open.
The Hyundai Hotel is open for 14 nights, from October 19 to November 5, from Wednesday to Sunday.
The climate emergency we are experiencing is becoming more urgent and its effects are becoming more tangible every day. It is Hyundai’s maxim to contribute to building a future in harmony with the environment through sustainable mobility products and pollution-free progress.
With its Progress for Humanity business philosophy always on the horizon, Hyundai has a clear roadmap for sustainability with two key dates: 2035, the year when all vehicles sold in Europe will be zero-emissions, and 2045 when the company will operate in all the markets where it is present. . This vision continues through the commitment to have reduced CO2 emissions to 75% below 2019 figures by 2040.
Hyundai’s strategy to decarbonise its range is based on three pillars: clean mobility, next-generation platforms and green energy. Hydrogen will play a key role in this last point, which aims to reduce dependence on highly polluting fossil fuels. Hyundai has more than 20 years of experience in developing and applying this technology in the mobility sector and precisely as a leader in the field, Hyundai is preparing to fully dive into this source of clean and sustainable energy, where the use of hydrogen is not only the automotive industry, but also in other sectors, promote the “Hydrogen Society” and strive to make this energy available “to everyone, to everything and everywhere”.
Source: Marie Claire
