Bristol’s PytchAir is a decommissioned Boeing 727 that doubles up as a hotel, filming location and event venue, available to book via Airbnb. Rose Dykins reports
PytchAir offers the change to spend the night like a billionaire inside a converted plane with a retro private jet set-up – and it’s bookable via Airbnb for approximately £2,500 per night.
Event production company Pytch, has developed and installed PytchAir at Bristol’s Skyline park industrial estate, in a secure yard with code-access entry.
Originally built in 1968, the disused Boeing 727 plane has been renovated by Pytch. The new structure runs entirely on renewable power, with more than 300 solar panels 240 kw/ph of battery storage in an adjacent building.
The plane’s wings and engines have been removed, but all other original features are in tact, including its stairs, lighting, appliances and cockpit.
The renovation also retained the plane’s original 1980s private jet interior, with walnut panelling and gold and crystal details that add to the glamourous ambience.
PytchAir is available for exclusive hire. There are two lounge spaces, a king-sized bed, two single beds, no less than three toilets, a shower, a full kitchen – and a fully fitted cockpit. Fresh bedding is provided, as well as branded bathrobes and towels.
Outside the plane is a decking area with a hot tub and an outdoor shower that’s mounted underneath the fuselage of the plane.
For travellers excited by the quirky experience of spending the night on grounded, converted aircraft, another rental option is a former Royal Sea Navy helicopter on an ex-RAF army base in Skegness. Bookable from £130 per night, the Sea King aircraft sleeps four adults (with room for another sofa bed).
A bathroom and kitchen have been installed, along with decking outside complete with rattan furniture, a barbecue and a firepit – providing space to relax and enjoy the lake views.
Also available to rent on Airbnb is Private Jet Villa by Hanging Gardens Air a permanently grounded Boeing 737 plane in Bali. Guests can stay on this more upmarket option for US$7,000 per night (though it’s apparently booked up for many years to come).
The stunning conversion means the plane’s structure has been converted into a two-bedroom villa, complete with an infinity pool that has a semi-transparent edge that’s been installed to jut out over a cliff.
The plane’s cockpit has been turned into a bathroom with portholes for admiring the surrounding nature. The villa also has a 24-hour serviced lobby and a helipad on its roof.