In space no one can hear you sleep
We’ve got hotels under water, hotels on oil rigs, and cruise ships are essentially floating hotels, so why not hotels in space? Better yet: inflatable hotels in space? Last week, a prototype inflatable space hotel was launched into orbit. Space tourists have to spend the night somewhere, after all… Now if I can earn points for my stay, then we’re in business.

More free hybrid parking
Following in the footsteps of Kimpton Hotels (earlier story here), 60 of Marriott’s Renaissance Hotels offer free parking for hybrid cars, now through December 31.

Free your mind, man
Forget hotels with free DSL: Demand free LSD! Photo via HotelChatter.

Allergen-free rooms put to the test
University of Buffalo researchers are conducting experiments at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott in Amherst, NY to see how well various allergen-reduction systems work. Early results are promising: “Although the project is only in its early stages, preliminary results show that such dramatic reductions in suspended small particle concentrations can be attained and maintained in rooms outfitted with some of these devices and treatments.” Allergen-free rooms cost about $10 more per night.