Dacia to Build 'Car Hotel' for Stargazing Enthusiasts
Dacia transformed its crossovers into an improvised open-air hotel. The company will offer guests to spend the night in cars equipped with the Sleep Pack camping set as part of the "Million Star Hotel" project. This will happen during a rare cosmic event known as the "planet parade".
What's Known
The project features the brand's largest SUV — the Dacia Bigster, measuring 4.57 meters in length. Its dimensions allow for the Sleep Pack — a factory camping accessory. The set is also compatible with the Duster and Jogger models.
The Sleep Pack includes a 190-cm long double mattress that unfolds in the cabin over the folded rear seats and cargo area. When folded, the mattress fits into a wooden box, which simultaneously serves as a table and has compartments for storing items.
The space height is limited, but the Bigster's panoramic roof allows for stargazing right from the cabin.
The main event will take place on the night of February 25-26 in Galloway Forest Park in Scotland — one of the official dark sky areas in the UK. Away from city lights, with favorable weather conditions, participants will be able to see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury with the naked eye.
Besides stargazing, guests will be offered active recreation, including cooking on an open fire, kayaking, and fishing. A basic infrastructure will also be deployed at the "village" site.
Booking is available until January 28. The number of places is limited, and participants will be selected by lottery. Residents of the UK with valid driver's licenses can participate. Each car is designed for two adults.
For Dacia owners, the Sleep Pack is sold for £1,307 ($1,800). Blackout curtains are priced at £175 ($235), and the trunk door tent is £350 ($470). The complete InNature Camping Kit costs £1,830 ($2,500).
Source: Dacia
