After a successful nationwide campaign, the Idaho Potato Commission has transformed its enormous potato-shaped advertisement into a hotel.
True to the popular slogan, "Go big, or go home," the American state of Idaho proudly showcases its uniquely flavored potatoes in unexpectedly creative ways wherever possible. Idaho takes great pride in its potatoes and even promotes them on vehicle license plates.
The six-ton tuber toured across the United States before settling down in Idaho. The giant hollowed-out potato, made of steel and concrete, is located thirty minutes by car from Boise, and it waits for some adventurous guests to explore it from the inside.
The hotel stands in a field and overlooks Owyhee Mountains in the distance
The tuber, which is 12 feet (3.5 meters) wide and high and 28 feet (8.5 meters) long, is available for rent on the popular online room and house rental platform AirBnB.
Weighting 6,000 kgs, this hotel is Idaho's biggest and heaviest "potato"
The hotel's designer and landlord is Kristie Wolfe, a former employee of the potato company which toured agricultural fairs throughout the United States.
The Big Idaho Potato Tour's mission was to promote the crops of the northwestern U.S. state. Before it was converted into a hotel, the giant potato has carried its weight across 48 states over seven years.
Fed up with the neverending road trip, Wolfe suggested turning the tuber into an unusual property. After two years of interior remodeling and decorating, the Potato Hotel was ready to receive its first guests.
The property opened its doors on April 22, 2019. It is now happily nestled in 1,000 acres (1.6 square kilometers) of farmland.
The pastel-colored interior measures 26x13x10 feet (8x4x3 meters), and it has a double bed, a kitchen, a fireplace, and air conditioning.
The metal silo hides a "spa" bathroom
The bathroom is in a separate building outside.
The hot tub fits two people
Dolly the cow
Dolly, a British-breed cow, is playful and might try to steal your veggies. She loves hugging and licking people's faces!
Kristie Wolfe posing with Dolly
If you want to feed Dolly, there is a cow treat machine outside the Potato Hotel.
She is also willing to pose for photos and will accompany you during your stay!
Boise, ID 83716, United States
