"Yotels" are self-contained sleep pods are equipped with a bed, worktable, High-Def TV and Wi-Fi Access and are located at Gatwick and Heathrow airports in London and Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.
"Capsule Inns" are smaller formats that are found in Tokyo and are suitable for a brief comfortable one night rest.
Also in Amsterdam, "Citizen M" has planted 230 mini rooms at Schiphol Airport and a 215-room hotel in Amsterdam City. Citizen M has similar plans are fated to be scattered across Europe, while New York travellers need not wait for too long as it is set to arrive in 2011 by Yotel.
Taking the next step in rest and space efficiency, Russia’s Arch Group designed the SleepBox. Along with an airport version of the rest pod, equipped with the usual, high-tech necessities offered by other companies, "Sleep Boxes" are designed an easy-to-relocate version fit for hostels. SleepBox is meant to “allow very efficient use of available space and, if necessary, a quick change of layout”, making it perfect for hostels where demand and space available often come in conflict with each other. The hostel-specific SleepBox features bunk beds, flip-out tables and sockets for computers or phone chargers.
CLICKING TRENDS
Cocooning : Consumers retreat to 'homelike' environments, why not while waiting for a connecting flight?
99 Lives : Consumers with busy lives are busy bees that need a hive to complete tasks away from the comfort of their homes and workplace.
Small Indulgences: A tiring day of travelling deserves a quick affordable luxury that you don't experience riding coach.
Being Alive : Stressed out from travelling on business, consumers now-a-days are more aware of personal wellness. Rest pods are ideal for catching up on the much needed sleep.
by: SHEENA
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