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Sleep tight as The Pod boutique capsule hotel opens in Singapore

  • Located at the fringe of the Singapore Central Business District

  • Each bed capsule has 300 thread-count sateen cotton sheets

  • The hotel’s modules are inspired by modern and minimalist living


By

Jill Reilly




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09:43 EST, 2 September 2013




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UPDATED:


11:25 EST, 2 September 2013



It’s not exactly a room with a view – but this hotel in Singapore could be many travellers’ answer to a good night’s sleep.


Forget 20 bed dormitories and drunk, loud crowds, The Pod capsule hotel ‘fills the gap’ between budget and conventional full-service hotel. 


Each cosy capsule – starting at £40 for a single – adds a touch of luxury with 300 thread-count sateen cotton sheets and pull-down blinds, while guests also enjoy complimentary dry-cleaning and laundry, buffet breakfast, use of business centres and high-speed Wi-Fi connection.


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Compact: It’s not exactly a room with a view – but this hotel in Singapore could be many travellers’ answer to a good night’s sleep



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Cosy: Each capsule adds a touch of luxury with 300 thread-count sateen cotton sheets and pull-down blinds



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Minimalist: Director of The Pod, Alan Tay said: ‘The hotel has 83 modules inspired by modern and minimalist living’


Located at the fringe of the Singapore Central Business District, Singapore’s latest boutique capsule hotel opened last week and merely two days after its launch, the hotel hit an occupancy rate of 85 per cent on August 9, a public holiday in Singapore.


Director of The Pod, Alan Tay said: ‘The hotel has 83 modules inspired by modern and minimalist living, providing guests the best of both worlds by offering them the premium amenities, services, look, and feel of a boutique hotel, along with the communal and affordable nature of a hostel.’


The emphasis on design and privacy is extended into the washrooms and vanity area.


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Minimalist: Director of The Pod, Alan Tay said: ‘The hotel has 83 modules inspired by modern and minimalist living’



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Brand new: Located at the fringe of the Singapore Central Business District, Singapore’s latest boutique capsule hotel opened last



A long marble common vanity against a mirrored wall provides guests with easy access to a quick wash or touch up.


Separate

self-contained bathrooms comprising a shower separated from the water

closet and sink by a glass screen enable guests to enjoy the comforts of

a private toilet within a shared washroom.


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Appeal: The Pod capsule hotel ‘fills the gap’ between budget and conventional full-service hotel



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Taking off: Just two days after its launch, the hotel hit an occupancy rate of 85 per cent






The comments below have been moderated in advance.


Sometimes you need a place like that to be at peace! No room for anyone but you



Truthbetold

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london, United Kingdom,

02/9/2013 21:33


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Just give me one close to a fire exit.



Robert Esquire

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Tamworth, United Kingdom,

02/9/2013 21:27


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The “300 thread-count sateen cotton sheets” sound wonderful but I’m a bit confused as to which part’s are the rented rooms and which are communal areas, or are they each luxury apartments?



PrivateSi

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02/9/2013 20:22


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No thank u



missglimmer

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san francisco, United States,

02/9/2013 19:57


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You’d better hope nobody snores when considering this “hotel”!



Amsterdam

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Amsterdam, Netherlands,

02/9/2013 19:48


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So it’s basically a posh dormitory then? I would imagine it’s not cheap, in which case I would rather just stay in a regular hotel and enjoy the privacy!



JK

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Tamworth, United Kingdom,

02/9/2013 19:40


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One fart and there’s the problem



Joe Essex

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Essex, United Kingdom,

02/9/2013 19:16


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Must be a cultural thing



Theron

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Whitstable, United Kingdom,

02/9/2013 19:15


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There used to be something similar in the lower level at Charles DeGaulle Airport in Paris. It was also called ” Pod” but rooms were larger and shower units were in every unit along with toilet.

I found it perfect for staying over when I had an early departure.

Don’t know if it’s still there?? But for budget minded International travelers , I loved the concept.



Econ

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Upstate NY, United States,

02/9/2013 18:30


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