Overnight in the World's Cheapest Hotel

Ryan Trahan

15 Jan 202108:45

Summary

TLDRIn this quirky adventure, the narrator finds the world's cheapest Airbnb, costing only $1 per night. Despite its bare-bones amenities, he humorously treats it like a luxury stay. Surviving the night proves challenging, with encounters of a wolf, freezing conditions, and failed attempts at starting a fire. Equipped with a sleeping bag, fire sticks, and a PS4, he ends up playing Fortnite instead. The makeshift 'hotel' includes a bed, kiddie pool, and dumbbells. Despite the cold, he embraces the absurdity and completes the night with a sense of triumph.

Takeaways

🏨 The cheapest hotel on Airbnb was found for only a dollar per night.
🤔 The traveler treated the one-dollar-a-night stay as if it were a five-star experience.
🏞️ The accommodation was basic, consisting of a bed, nightstands, and a few dumbbells.
🐺 There was a survival challenge aspect due to the presence of wildlife like wolves.
🥶 The traveler faced harsh conditions with freezing temperatures and a lack of firewood.
🔦 Despite packing survival items, the flashlight failed, and a fire was difficult to start.
🍔 A surprise 'room service' was available, even in the remote location.
🌌 The night was long and cold, with temperatures dropping to negative two degrees.
🎮 The traveler found entertainment by setting up a gaming console and playing Fortnite.
❄️ Snow on the ground added to the harsh conditions of the stay.
🏞️ The sunrise was a beautiful sight despite the overall challenging experience.

Q & A

What was the lowest price the host would accept for a night's stay at their place on Airbnb?
-The lowest price the host would accept for a night's stay was one dollar.
What amenities did the traveler expect to find at the world's cheapest hotel?
-The traveler expected to find a bed, nightstands, and treated the place as if it were a five-star hotel.
What did the traveler find in the 'fitness center' of the hotel?
-The 'fitness center' was actually just three dumbbells.
What wildlife did the traveler encounter on the way to the hotel?
-The traveler saw a wolf and a dead horse carcass on the way to the hotel.
What items did the traveler pack to prepare for the stay at the hotel?
-The traveler packed boots, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, a Swiss army knife, washcloths, Arizona Iced Tea, hand warmers, jerky, mini pretzels, and fire sticks.
What was the traveler's reaction to the lack of trees for starting a fire?
-The traveler spent 30 minutes gathering rocks to start a fire since there were no trees.
What unexpected item did the traveler find under the bed?
-The traveler found a cardboard box with a sleeping mask and a menu for room service.
How long did it take for the food ordered from room service to arrive?
-It took five hours for the food from room service to arrive.
What game did the traveler play to pass the time while waiting for the sun to rise?
-The traveler played Fortnite to pass the time.
What was the temperature like during the night at the hotel?
-The temperature was expected to drop down to negative two degrees at night.
What did the traveler do to keep warm and occupied during the cold night?
-The traveler tried to start a fire, played Fortnite, and attempted to sleep in a sleeping bag.

Outlines

00:00

🏨 Staying at the World's Cheapest Hotel

The narrator found the world's cheapest hotel on Airbnb for a mere ten dollars a night. Despite the low price, they decided to treat their stay like a five-star experience. The accommodation was basic, featuring a bed, nightstands, and a few dumbbells as the 'fitness center'. The narrator humorously rated the stay a 10 out of 10, highlighting the unexpected value they found. However, the experience took a survivalist turn when they encountered a wolf and a dead horse carcass nearby, indicating potential dangers. They prepared for the night by gathering rocks for a fire, which proved challenging to start, and dealing with the cold temperatures. The lack of trees and the failure of their flashlight added to the challenges. A surprising find under the bed—a cardboard box containing a sleeping mask and a menu for 'room service'—brought a twist to the story. Despite the remote location, they managed to order food, which arrived after a significant delay.

05:05

🌨️ Surviving the Night in Harsh Conditions

The second paragraph describes the narrator's struggle to survive a cold night in the desert. They attempted to start a fire multiple times without success and faced the additional challenge of a non-functional flashlight. Despite the cold, they found a moment of levity by playing Fortnite on a generator-powered setup, a stark contrast to their dire situation. The arrival of food, albeit late and cold, provided a brief respite. The night was harsh, with temperatures dropping to negative two degrees, and the narrator had to deal with the discomfort of the cold, including frozen Arizona Iced Tea and hand warmers. They wrapped up the night with the hope of sunrise, expressing a mix of humor and the realization of the challenges faced during their stay at the world's cheapest hotel.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Cheapest hotel

The 'cheapest hotel' refers to the main setting of the video. The narrator finds a hotel on Airbnb that charges only a dollar per night. This hotel becomes the backdrop for a comedic survival challenge, where the narrator tries to treat it like a five-star experience despite its minimal amenities and isolated location.

💡Survival challenge

The 'survival challenge' refers to the unexpected turn of the video when the narrator realizes that staying at this cheap hotel becomes more about surviving than enjoying a luxury stay. From encountering cold temperatures to struggling to start a fire, the narrator describes the experience in a dramatic, yet humorous manner.

💡Five-star hotel

This concept is used ironically as the narrator aims to treat the one-dollar-per-night hotel stay as if it were a luxury experience. He references five-star amenities, such as room service and fitness centers, but the actual conditions he faces are far from luxurious, like using three dumbbells as a 'fitness center.'

💡Wolf and dead horse carcass

The mention of a 'wolf and dead horse carcass' sets a more dangerous and ominous tone in the video, contributing to the survival theme. The narrator uses this as an example of the precarious and possibly dangerous environment surrounding the hotel, heightening the sense of isolation and fear.

💡Fire

The concept of 'fire' is crucial to the survival aspect of the video. The narrator struggles to start a fire to keep warm, as temperatures drop to dangerous levels. His inability to create fire symbolizes his vulnerability in the harsh environment and adds to the comedic frustration of his situation.

💡Room service

'Room service' is mentioned when the narrator ironically attempts to call for food, even though he is in a remote and underdeveloped setting. His expectation of receiving a luxury service contrasts sharply with the reality, where he eventually gets cold McDonald's after a long wait.

💡McDonald's

McDonald's plays a humorous role in the narrative when it becomes the narrator's meal, delivered as 'room service.' The cold and unappetizing food highlights the absurdity of the situation, where the narrator is far from any real luxury but still tries to make the best of it.

💡Frozen temperatures

The concept of 'frozen temperatures' is a recurring challenge throughout the video. The narrator struggles with freezing conditions, which make survival difficult. He mentions how the temperature drops to negative two degrees, and even his hand warmers and Arizona Iced Tea freeze, emphasizing the extremity of the environment.

💡PS4 and Fortnite

The PS4 and Fortnite add a comical twist to the survival theme. Despite the challenging conditions, the narrator manages to play Fortnite in the middle of nowhere, using a generator and hotspot. This contrast between modern gaming and primitive survival is both funny and ironic.

💡Bear repellent

'Bear repellent' represents the narrator’s humorous attempt to protect himself from potential wildlife dangers in the area. Though no bear appears in the video, the presence of bear repellent adds to the narrative of survival and the narrator’s exaggerated preparation for worst-case scenarios.

Highlights

Found the world's cheapest hotel on Airbnb for $10 a night.

Listing had hardly any photos, yet offered a deal for 10 nights for $10.

The place was treated like a five-star hotel despite its low cost.

Basic amenities like a bed and nightstands were highlighted.

Dumbbells were humorously referred to as the 'fitness center'.

Survival challenge began with sightings of a wolf and a dead horse carcass.

The nearest hospital was a distant six-hour drive away.

Preparedness included packing boots, a sleeping bag, flashlight, Swiss army knife, and other essentials.

A kiddie pool with water was found, but no trees for firewood.

Struggled to start a fire with limited resources.

Flashlight failure added to the survival challenges.

Discovered a cardboard box with a sleeping mask and a 'room service' menu.

Placed an order for a hamburger through a surprising 'room service'.

The food delivery took an astonishing five hours.

Temperatures were expected to drop to negative two degrees.

Found another lighter and successfully started a fire.

Used a generator, PS4, and monitor to play Fortnite in the desert.

Experienced snow on the ground in the desert.

Announced a plan to give away a million dollars to subscribers.

Spent a cold night but survived with the help of a sleeping bag.

Despite the hardships, expressed a kind of enjoyment of the experience.

Completed the challenge with a positive outlook despite the hardships.